About this tour
Start your day with breakfast served on a floating tray in your pool, then explore Ubud's cultural heart and the dramatic Tegalalang Rice Terraces in this private 8-hour tour. Your driver collects you from your hotel and handles all logistics, leaving you free to soak up the palm-fringed scenery, wander the Royal Palace's carved stonework and gardens, browse Ubud Market's textiles and crafts, and trek through the stepped rice fields at your own pace. Jungle swings and photo stops are available for extra cost.
Highlights
- Breakfast on floating tray in resort pool
- Tegalalang Rice Terraces: terraced fields nicknamed Stairway to the Gods
- Ubud Royal Palace: intricate Balinese architecture and manicured gardens
- Ubud Market: clothing, bags, handicrafts across dozens of stalls
- Private vehicle with English or Japanese-speaking driver
- Optional jungle swings and walking trails through rice fields
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
What to expect
Your day begins with hotel collection, followed by a leisurely poolside breakfast where dishes arrive on a wooden tray floating beside you. The midday stretch takes you to Tegalalang, where you'll encounter emerald-green stepped terraces stretching across hillsides—thousands of tourists photograph here daily, so arrive with patience. The Royal Palace merits an hour of wandering: ornate gates, carved walls, and lush courtyards showcase centuries of Balinese craftsmanship. Ubud Market is deliberately chaotic, packed with vendors selling batik shirts, woven bags, and souvenirs. You'll be on your feet regularly; wear proper walking shoes. Jungle swings and rice paddy walks cost extra and require physical capability.
Good to know
Spine and heart conditions warrant caution; pregnant travellers should skip this. Dress modestly for temples—covered shoulders and knees required or you'll be refused entry. Tour order and stops shift with local conditions. Running over 8 hours incurs 1,000 yen per hour. Unavailable during Nyepi (Balinese New Year) and surrounding dates.
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