About this tour
This eight-hour private tour weaves together Ubud's spiritual and natural landmarks. Start at a local artist's studio to see traditional Balinese drawing techniques, then explore the Monkey Forest Sanctuary, home to over 600 long-tailed macaques and a sacred temple tucked within dense tropical woodland. Next, visit Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), a seventh-century clifftop temple carved with intricate stone guardians and Hindu shrines. Finish with views across the terraced rice paddies of Tegalalang village. An English-speaking driver guides throughout, with hotel pickup and return included.
Highlights
- Watch a local artist demonstrate traditional Balinese canvas drawing
- Navigate forested paths among 600+ wild macaques in their sanctuary
- Explore the 7m-high carved Goa Gajah temple entrance and underground chambers
- Study the ornate stone 'Boma' guardian figure and Hindu temple architecture
- Photograph Tegalalang's emerald rice terraces from elevated viewpoints
What to expect
You'll spend the morning at a working artist's studio observing authentic drawing methods before heading into thick forest where macaques roam freely—keep valuables secure and maintain distance from the animals. The Monkey Forest path winds uphill through temple compounds; wear sturdy shoes. At Goa Gajah, climb stone steps to peer into the cave mouth and admire carved details before exploring adjacent shrines. Lunch (self-funded) breaks around noon. The afternoon drive to Tegalalang rice terraces offers landscape photography opportunities across staggered green paddies. The tour suits most fitness levels but involves uneven terrain and temple steps.
Good to know
Entrance fees to all sites are not included and must be paid separately. Bring cash for lunch and temple donations. Wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Travellers with spinal conditions should reconsider the temple steps and forest uneven ground. Solo travellers incur an additional 300,000 IDR fee.
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