About this tour
This nine-and-a-half-hour private tour takes you through Ubud's cultural heart and natural attractions. Meet your driver at your hotel and head to the Sacred Monkey Forest to observe 700 wild macaques in their 12.5-hectare habitat. Continue to the emerald Tegalalang rice terraces to watch farmers at work, then experience the rush of swinging out over a dramatic valley. After lunch in the rainforest, visit Tirta Empul Temple for a glimpse of Balinese spiritual rituals, before finishing at Tegenungan Waterfall.
Highlights
- 700 macaques roaming 12.5 hectares of protected forest
- Tegalalang terraces: watch traditional farming unfold
- Swing suspended above haunted valley drop
- Tirta Empul Temple blessing rituals and architecture
- Tegenungan Waterfall in lush emerald surrounds
- Private vehicle and driver throughout
- Temple sarong and water provided
What to expect
Your guide collects you from the hotel and drives into Ubud. The monkey forest visit is hands-on—watch the macaques interact naturally across the sprawling grounds. The rice terraces offer photo opportunities and insight into rural Balinese life. The swing demands nerve; it's genuinely thrilling. You'll eat lunch in a rainforest setting (your cost). At Tirta Empul, observe locals performing ritual ablutions in the temple pools. The waterfall is a peaceful finale, set in greenery that justifies the journey. Expect heat, humidity, and uneven terrain throughout.
Good to know
Bring water and sun protection. Wear modest clothing for the temple; a sarong is supplied. The swing isn't suitable if you have spinal issues, are pregnant, or have heart concerns. Moderate fitness required. Lunch and entrance fees are separate. Infants must sit with an adult.
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