Ubud Hidden Gems Waterfall, Temple and Rice Terraces Private Tour

About this tour

Spend nine and a half hours exploring Ubud's less-travelled corners on this private tour mixing three distinct waterfalls, a working temple complex, and rice paddies carved into hillsides. You'll visit Tukad Cepung where light cuts through stone walls, Kanto Lampo's curtain of water, and the quieter Tibumana falls deep in jungle. Stop at Tirta Empul to watch locals perform water rituals amongst spring-fed pools, then wander through Tegalalang's geometric rice fields. A guide, vehicle, entry fees and water are included; lunch and tips are separate.

Highlights

• Tukad Cepung's natural light shaft through canyon walls
• Kanto Lampo cascade accessible for close-up exploration
• Tibumana falls set within undisturbed jungle canopy
• Tirta Empul's active ritual pools and carved temple grounds
• Tegalalang rice terraces in full cultivation season
• Three waterfall stops in one day itinerary
• Private vehicle with knowledgeable local driver throughout

What to expect

You'll be picked up from your accommodation early morning and driven to Tukad Cepung first, where a short walk leads to a canyon opening framing sunlight on the waterfall face—excellent for photography. Next is Kanto Lampo, a wider cascade where you can wade into the spray. Tibumana comes third, quieter and more secluded within dense vegetation. After waterfalls, you'll head to Tirta Empul temple where pilgrims bathe in spring-fed pools beneath tiered pavilions; you can observe ceremonies and walk the grounds. The afternoon concludes at Tegalalang Rice Terrace where paths cut between paddies and locals tend crops. Expect walking, some muddy sections near water, and temple etiquette (sarongs provided or required).

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