About this tour
This six to ten-hour guided tour covers Ubud's most recognisable landmarks, weaving together rice-farming heritage, spiritual cleansing, natural beauty and wildlife. You'll trek through the stepped paddies at Tegalalang, participate in a water blessing ceremony at Tirta Empul Temple, cool off beneath Tegenungan Waterfall, observe macaques in their forest home, and tour the Ubud Palace. A driver handles transport throughout, and sarongs are provided for temple entry.
Highlights
- Tegalalang's layered rice fields with walking paths between paddies
- Melukat purification ritual under temple water spouts at Tirta Empul
- Swimming hole at Tegenungan Waterfall amid jungle setting
- Balinese long-tailed macaques in Sacred Monkey Forest habitat
- Ubud Palace's traditional architecture and royal heritage
- Private vehicle with driver throughout the day
What to expect
Expect a structured itinerary hitting five main sites with travel time between each. The rice terraces offer genuine walking space but can be muddy and steep. At Tirta Empul, you'll remove shoes, don a sarong, and wade through pools under stone channels—the water is cool and the ritual straightforward. Tegenungan Waterfall is accessible and swimmable, though it draws crowds. The monkey forest requires alertness around wildlife; keep loose items secured. The palace visit is a relatively quick architectural overview. Bring a dry bag, comfortable walking shoes and patience with other tourists at popular spots.
Good to know
Wear quick-dry clothing. Temple etiquette matters—menstruating women cannot enter temple areas. Sarongs are included but you may want your own. The tour isn't suitable for those with spinal issues, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions. Infants need a lap. Tips aren't included. Bottled water and parking fees are covered.
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