Full Day Exploring UBUD and Rice Terrace

About this tour

This eight-to-ten-hour circuit takes you through Ubud's cultural heartland and surrounding villages, connecting artisan communities with temple landmarks and the region's famous rice paddies. You'll travel by air-conditioned minivan from your hotel, stopping at weaving workshops in Tohpati, the masked Barong performance in Batu Bulan, metalwork studios in Celuk, traditional painting in Batuan, the cavernous Elephant Cave Temple, and the layered green expanse of Tegal Lalang's rice fields. The pace suits most fitness levels, though expect plenty of time on the road between sites.

Highlights

• Watch Barong masked dance performance in Batu Bulan village
• Tegal Lalang rice terraces—photograph the iconic stepped paddies
• Elephant Cave Temple—11th-century carved shrine and spiritual site
• Celuk village metalworkers craft silver and gold jewellery
• Tohpati textile weavers demonstrate traditional dyeing techniques
• Batuan painters create intricate works in family studios

What to expect

Expect a full day of driving between villages, each stop lasting 30–60 minutes. You'll observe artisans at work—weavers, metalworkers, painters—rather than participate. The Barong dance is a staged performance with tourists; arrive early for good seating. Tegal Lalang is photogenic but crowded; bring a hat and water. The Elephant Cave Temple involves climbing steps and navigating narrow passages; it's atmospheric but compact. Minivan stops are brief; pace yourself with water and snacks.

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