About this tour
A nine-hour private tour through Ubud's cultural heart, exploring temples, wildlife and agricultural landscapes. Visit the centuries-old Batuan Temple to experience Balinese spiritual practice, trek through Monkey Forest to observe macaques in their natural habitat, browse the working local market where villagers shop daily, and take in the geometric beauty of Tegalalang's rice terraces. Hotel or port pickup included. Lunch eaten overlooking the paddies, though you'll need to arrange your own meals.
Highlights
- Batuan Temple: centuries-old spiritual site with intricate stone carvings
- Monkey Forest: wander amongst long-tailed macaques in sacred woodland
- Working village market: where locals actually buy their produce and goods
- Tegalalang Rice Terraces: geometric green slopes carved into hillsides
- Civet coffee tasting: beans processed through palm civets' digestive systems
- Private transport with driver for the full nine hours
What to expect
You'll be collected from your hotel or port and driven into Ubud's rural surrounds. The morning focuses on Batuan Temple, where you'll observe daily worship and architectural detail up close. Monkey Forest comes next—expect to navigate forest paths on foot whilst keeping distance from the macaques; they're habituated to people but still wild. The market visit is genuinely local: vendors selling fish, vegetables and spices to residents rather than tourists. Lunch happens at a vantage point overlooking the Tegalalang terraces, where you can watch farmers working the paddies below. The coffee tasting rounds things out before returning to your accommodation.
Good to know
Bring water and sunscreen; temple etiquette requires sarongs (often provided). Wear sturdy shoes for forest and market walking. Lunch isn't included—budget accordingly or request vegetarian options when booking. Small children can use prams in most areas, though some temple steps and forest paths are uneven.
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