Ubud Private Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Tour

Nearly 5,000 people have reviewed this tour. That number matters not just as social proof, but because it represents a remarkable consistency of experience — 4.9 stars across thousands of guests of different ages, nationalities, and travel styles is not an accident. It reflects a tour that delivers what it promises, every day.

The format is simple: a private driver-guide collects you from your hotel and runs the day around your preferences. Want to spend longer at Tegenungan? You stay longer. Want to skip the jungle swing and head straight to the monkey forest? You skip it. The guide handles the logistics — parking, entrance fees, crowd timing — and you focus entirely on the experience.

Tegenungan Waterfall is the centrepiece — a 15-metre cascade into a wide natural pool that you can swim in, photograph from every angle, and simply sit beside for a while. The Sacred Monkey Forest adds something entirely different: 700 long-tailed Balinese macaques living in a protected nature reserve in the middle of Ubud's tourist center, with three ancient Hindu temples woven between the trees. Tirta Empul Temple is the spiritual counterpoint — the holy spring temple where Balinese come to purify themselves in sacred natural pools. And Tegalalang closes the day with the landscape shot Bali is most famous for.

What's Included

• ✓ Private driver-guide for the full 8 hours
• ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ubud area
• ✓ All entrance fees: Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Sacred Monkey Forest
• ✓ Sarong for temple visit (provided)
• ✗ Lunch (recommend a Tegalalang valley warung — budget $5–8)
• ✗ Personal spending at market or optional activities

What experienced travelers wish they'd known before booking:

• Tell your guide your priorities when they pick you up — if photography is the focus, they'll adjust timing to get the best light at each location
• Bring a dry bag or waterproof phone case for Tegenungan — you'll want to get close to the falls and the spray reaches further than expected
• The monkey forest is a highlight but monkeys can grab food or loose items — secure your bag and keep sunglasses on your head, not dangling
• The holy water ritual at Tirta Empul is genuinely special; bring a change of top as your clothing will get wet
• Book at least 3 days ahead in peak season (July–August, December) — with 4,986 reviews this tour fills fast
• The guide can add Kanto Lampo Waterfall to the itinerary on request — a 20-minute detour from Tegenungan that's well worth it

This private tour suits:

• Couples and families who want a flexible day without adapting to a group schedule
• First-time visitors to Bali who want to cover the Ubud highlights efficiently in one day
• Photographers who need flexibility to stay longer at locations for the right light
• Travelers combining Ubud with beach days in Seminyak or Canggu — the guide can arrange pickup from outside central Ubud

Not Suitable For

• People with significant mobility limitations — steep steps at Tegenungan and uneven stone paths at Tirta Empul
• Pregnant travelers — confirm suitability with the operator before booking
• Those with heart or respiratory conditions — the walk to and from Tegenungan involves a steep return climb in tropical heat

What to Bring

• Swimsuit under your clothes (Tegenungan swimming)
• Waterproof phone case or dry bag
• Light footwear that can get wet — sandals at Tegenungan, closed shoes for the monkey forest
• Small IDR cash (IDR 50,000–100,000) for drinks, snacks, or optional extras
• Modest clothing for temple visits (sarong provided by guide)

Not Allowed

• Feeding monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest — it disrupts their diet and provokes aggression
• Drone flights without a permit — prohibited at Tirta Empul and Tegalalang
• Immodest clothing inside temple areas — your guide provides a sarong but keep shoulders covered