Ubud Monkey Forest, Water Temples & Waterfalls — Private Day Tour
This tour puts two of Ubud's core landmarks — the Sacred Monkey Forest and a sacred water temple — on one flexible itinerary, then adds Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a coffee plantation, and Ulu Petanu Waterfall. Book the full 5- to 10-hour version, or the half-day option where you pick any 3 stops that matter most to you. Browse all Ubud waterfall options at our Bali waterfall tours from Ubud hub.
Tour at a Glance
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Flexible full-day or half-day private tour — check availability for start times
Private car, driver-guide, mineral water, and parking included; entrance fees apply only to the stops you choose
Around 700 free-roaming macaques among Hindu temple complexes in central Ubud — entrance optional
A sacred spring temple stop on the route, entrance optional and paid at the gate
The tour's closing stop — a waterfall the operator describes as a serene way to end the day
Check Dates and Book Your Spot
This private tour runs on request as a flexible 5- to 10-hour day. Select your date and book with free cancellation.
Full Day or Half Day — Five Stops, Your Choice
What's Included
This tour is built more like a menu than a fixed route. Book the full day and your private car works through the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace (with an optional jungle swing stop on the way), the sacred spring temple of Gunung Kawi Sebatu, a coffee plantation, and Ulu Petanu Waterfall — anywhere from 5 to 10 hours depending on how long you linger at each stop.
Short on time? The operator also runs a half-day version where you choose any 3 of those spots — Monkey Forest, the rice terraces, the jungle swing, Gunung Kawi Sebatu, the coffee plantation, or the waterfall — and skip the rest.
Gunung Kawi Sebatu, a short drive from the rice terraces, is a working spring temple: natural springs still feed its koi ponds and carved stone shrines, and it draws a fraction of the crowds you'd find at Tirta Empul. Ulu Petanu Waterfall closes the day — the operator's own description calls it a serene stop, a quieter note to end on after the temples and terraces.
Every site entrance beyond the base tour price is optional and paid separately at the gate, so what you spend depends on how many stops you walk into. Lunch works the same way — the itinerary includes a stop at a local restaurant, but the meal itself is at your own cost.
- ✓ Private car and English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Ubud area
- ✓ Mineral water and parking fee
- ✗ Site entrance fees (optional, paid per stop you choose)
- ✗ Lunch and coffee plantation tasting (available on site, at your own cost)
- ✗ Optional extras: jungle swing, zip line
- ✗ Personal expenses and tips
Private Tour Itinerary
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Morning
Hotel pickup from Ubud
Your private car collects you in the Ubud area. Book the full day for all five stops, or ask about the half-day option covering any 3 of them.
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First stop
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Walk the trails of the jungle reserve, home to around 700 free-roaming macaques and Hindu temple complexes. Entrance is optional and paid at the gate. About 1 hour.
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Next
Jungle swing & Tegalalang Rice Terrace
An optional jungle swing photo stop on the way, then on to the Tegalalang Rice Terrace for sightseeing among the stepped paddies. Both entrances optional, extra fee. About 2.5 hours combined.
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Midday
Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu
A short drive to this sacred spring temple, its shrines and koi ponds fed by natural springs. Entrance optional, extra fee. About 1 hour.
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Early afternoon
Coffee plantation & lunch
Sample Balinese coffee and tea at a local plantation, then stop at a nearby restaurant — lunch is optional and at your own cost. About 2.5 hours combined.
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Afternoon
Ulu Petanu Waterfall
The tour's closing stop, described by the operator as a serene way to end the day. Guided walk and sightseeing, entrance optional. About 1 hour.
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Late afternoon
Return to hotel
Private drop-off at your Ubud accommodation, about an hour's drive back.
Choosing Your Stops on This Tour
A few things to plan around before you book:
- Departure times aren't fixed — check availability when you book to see the day's start times
- Half-day travelers should decide their 3 stops before departure so the driver can route efficiently
- Entrance fees are extra at every site — budget accordingly if you want to see all five stops
- The coffee plantation stop includes a tasting, not just a walk-through
- This is a private tour — it's just your own group and driver, with larger group sizes available on request
Who This Tour is Best For
This tour suits:
- Travelers who want several of Ubud's classic sights — Monkey Forest, rice terraces, a spring temple — without booking each as a separate trip
- Groups who'd rather customize their day than follow a fixed script — the half-day 3-stop option keeps things short
- Coffee lovers who want a proper tasting stop built into the itinerary
- Visitors happy to pay entrance fees per site rather than one bundled ticket price
Not Suitable For
- Travelers who want every entrance fee included upfront — most sites here are pay-as-you-go
- Anyone who needs a fixed clock schedule — the day runs 5 to 10 hours depending on the stops chosen
- Visitors who don't want a coffee plantation stop at all, though it can be skipped
What to Bring
- Cash and a credit card for the optional entrance fees at each stop
- Swimwear and a towel in case you want to visit the water at Ulu Petanu Waterfall
- Change of clothes
- Camera and sunscreen
Not Allowed
- Alcohol and drugs
- Temple entry for women who are currently menstruating — a Balinese cultural and religious rule enforced at Gunung Kawi Sebatu
- Feeding the monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest
Monkey Forest & Waterfall Tour — FAQ
What is Ulu Petanu Waterfall?
Ulu Petanu Waterfall is the closing stop on this tour, described by the operator as a serene way to end the day after the temples and rice terraces. It's on both the full-day and half-day itineraries, with entrance optional and paid at the gate.
How does the half-day option work?
The half-day version lets you pick any 3 stops from Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the jungle swing, Gunung Kawi Sebatu, the coffee plantation, or Ulu Petanu Waterfall — so you can shorten the day without losing the sites that matter most to you.
What is Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu?
It's a sacred spring temple stop on this tour, visited before lunch on the full itinerary. Entrance is optional and charged separately at the gate.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is a stop at a local restaurant on the route, but the meal itself is at your own cost, same as most entrance fees on this tour.
Can I skip stops I'm not interested in?
Yes. Since most entrance fees are optional and paid per site, you can walk past any stop that doesn't interest you without changing the rest of the itinerary.