Ubud & Central Bali day tour

Temples, rice terraces and art and craft villages in the jungle. The most popular day out in Bali, with Ernest telling you the stories behind every stop.

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Pura Taman Saraswati temple and lotus pond in Ubud

Duration: Full day, about 10 hours
Best for: Culture, rice fields and crafts
Pickup: Your hotel, anywhere on Bali
Price: Price on request

What you will see

Pick the stops you like. Ernest suggests an order that avoids the busiest hours.

Tegallalang rice terraces
Green terraces on both sides of a valley north of Ubud, watered by the centuries-old subak irrigation system. Walk down between the paddies; it is quietest early in the morning.
Tirta Empul water temple
A holy spring where Balinese families come to bathe and pray. You can join the purification ritual in the stone pools; Ernest explains what each fountain means.
Celuk, Mas and Batuan
Three villages known for silver jewellery, woodcarving and traditional painting. Watch the craftsmen at work and buy directly from the makers.
Ubud Monkey Forest
A jungle sanctuary with moss-covered temples and hundreds of long-tailed macaques. Keep sunglasses, snacks and loose bags out of reach.
Ubud Palace and art market
The heart of Ubud, with the royal palace, galleries and a busy market for crafts, sarongs and souvenirs.
Kite making
Build a traditional Balinese kite with a local maker and learn how the giant kites of the Bali kite festivals are made. A favourite with children.

A day with Ernest

An example of how the day can go. Change anything you like.

Palm trees and rice terraces at Tegallalang

MorningPickup at your hotel
Early, so you reach the rice terraces before the crowds.
Early morningTegallalang rice terraces
Time for a walk and coffee with a view.
Late morningTirta Empul
Join the water blessing or watch from the side. A sarong is provided at the entrance.
LunchLunch in Ubud
Ernest knows the local warungs as well as the restaurants with a view.
AfternoonMonkey Forest, palace and market
Or a craft workshop or kite making instead.
Late afternoonBack to your hotel
On the way, stop at a silver or woodcarving village if there is time.

Included

Private air-conditioned car and Ernest as your driver
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel
Petrol and parking

Good to know

Entrance tickets and meals are paid on the spot.
Cover shoulders and knees at temples; bring a change of clothes for the water blessing.
Staying in Ubud? The day starts and ends even closer to the sights.