About this tour
A full-day loop from Ubud combining adrenaline with culture. Start swinging above rice paddies in Bongkasa Village, then head into Ubud town to explore the bustling market and the royal palace where evening classical dance performances occasionally take place. Push north to photograph the dramatic terraced fields at Tegalalang, finishing with a dip beneath Tegenungan's cascade. Seven to eight hours, best tackled with decent fitness and an empty stomach you're ready to fill.
Highlights
- Aerial swings suspended above working rice paddies
- Ubud Palace and royal compound in town centre
- Tegalalang's layered rice terraces, steeply sculpted
- Tegenungan waterfall with natural swimming hole
- Ubud market filled with local produce and crafts
- Evening classical Legong and Barong dance (seasonal)
What to expect
You'll spend your morning launching off swings that hang above green rice fields—exhilarating but not for the faint-hearted. By late morning, you're navigating Ubud's chaotic market, shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and vendors, then strolling past Puri Saren palace's ornate gates. The palace's exterior courtyard hosts traditional dance nights (not guaranteed on your visit). Afternoon takes you uphill to Tegalalang, where stepped rice paddies stretch to the horizon—brilliant for photos but crowded. You'll finish at Tegenungan waterfall, a popular spot where you can cool off in the pool, though don't expect solitude.
Good to know
Bring a change of clothes for the waterfall. Lunch isn't included, so eat before you leave Ubud or pack snacks. The swings aren't suitable if you have back problems, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns. Wear proper footwear for muddy terraces and slippery waterfall rocks.
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