Full Day Ubud Tour: Barong Dance, Tegenungan Waterfall, Rice Terraces, Monkey Forest & Royal Palace

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Duration 10-11 hours

Full Day Ubud Tour: Barong Dance, Tegenungan Waterfall, Rice Terraces, Monkey Forest & Royal Palace

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See the best of Ubud in one easy private day. Watch the Barong and Keris trance dance, meet the silversmiths of Celuk, feel the spray of Tegenungan Waterfall and walk the green steps of Tegallalang Rice Terrace. In the afternoon, meet the monkeys of the Sacred Monkey Forest, visit the Ubud Royal Palace and shop at the Ubud Art Market. Your own car, driver, tickets and lunch are all included.

Activity Highlights

Watch the Barong and Keris Dance, Bali's famous story of good versus evil
See silversmiths craft jewelry by hand in Celuk Village
Feel the cool spray at Tegenungan Waterfall in a green jungle valley
Walk the curving green steps of Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Meet the long-tailed macaques of the Ubud Monkey Forest
Explore the carved gates of the Ubud Royal Palace and shop at the Ubud Art Market
Private car and driver, all tickets and lunch included

What's Included

Private air-conditioned car, minibus or bus (no sharing)
English-speaking driver for the whole day
Hotel pickup and drop-off in the main tourist areas
Fuel and parking fees
Barong and Keris Dance ticket
Entrance fees for Tegenungan, Tegallalang and the Monkey Forest
Indonesian lunch in Ubud
Mineral water
Licensed tour guide (available on request, extra cost)
Silver jewelry, souvenirs and market shopping
Drinks other than mineral water
Tips for your driver (optional)
Travel insurance
Pickup outside the listed areas (ask us first)

Rp810.000 / person

Pay at pickup — nothing today

Free cancellation

What to expect

Some days in Bali are about one big view. This one is about the whole story of Ubud, told stop by stop from morning to sunset. Your private driver picks you up from your hotel at about 08:00 in a cool, air-conditioned car. No sharing with strangers, no tickets to buy and no lunch to plan.The morning is all about culture. In Batubulan you take your seat for the Barong and Keris Dance, a lively one-hour show where good and evil fight to the sound of gamelan music. Next, in Celuk Village, you watch silversmiths turn thin silver wire into delicate jewelry right in front of you.

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Then nature takes over. At Tegenungan Waterfall you walk down into a jungle valley and feel the cool mist on your face. After an Indonesian lunch in Ubud, you head north to Tegallalang Rice Terrace, where green rice fields curve down the hillside like giant stairs, still watered by Bali's old subak system.

The afternoon brings you into the heart of Ubud. Walk under huge banyan trees in the Sacred Monkey Forest, where playful macaques sit on mossy temple statues. A few minutes away, the Ubud Royal Palace shows off carved stone gates and quiet royal courtyards. Right across the road, the Ubud Art Market is your last stop, full of sarongs, baskets and handmade gifts.

Around 17:30 you relax in the car as your driver takes you back, arriving at your hotel at about 18:30. Seven stops, one smooth day, and a real feel for what makes Ubud special.

Itinerary

1

Private Hotel Pickup
2

Barong and Keris Dance in Batubulan
Included
3

Celuk Village Silver Workshops
Included

Silver and gold workshops lining the Gianyar road — hammer taps on tiny anvils, polished filigree in open galleries, and the craft village rhythm of Sukawati's Celuk.
4

Tegenungan Waterfall
Included

Feel the jungle's cool mist on your skin as you descend stone steps to this powerful cascade, its roar echoing through the lush Balinese ravine.
5

Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Included

Wander emerald-green staircases carved into hills, where rustling palms and distant gamelan music accompany the morning mist over Bali's iconic landscape.
6

Ubud Monkey Forest
Included

Wander among ancient temples and mischievous macaques in this sacred, misty Balinese forest. Hear rustling leaves and distant chants.
7

Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
Included

The royal heart of Ubud facing the bustling art market — carved gates, courtyard shrines, and evening gamelan drifting from open-air dance stages under banyan shade.
8

Ubud Art Market
Included

Colorful stall lanes opposite Ubud Palace — batik, wood carvings, silver jewelry, and woven bags where bargaining is part of the fun in Bali's cultural heart.
9

Return to Hotel

Additional Information

Not Suitable For

Guests with Serious Medical Conditions

Need to Know

This is a private tour for your group only. The all-inclusive price needs at least 2 guests; solo travelers can book at the solo rate. Start time is about 08:00 and you return around 18:30, depending on traffic. Times at each stop are a guide and can shift with traffic and weather. The Barong and Keris Dance is a morning show, so we visit it first. In the Monkey Forest, keep food, sunglasses and loose items in a closed bag and do not touch or feed the monkeys. A licensed guide can be added on request.

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes with good grip (there are many steps at Tegenungan Waterfall), a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a light layer of clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the palace, a small towel or change of clothes if you want to get wet at the waterfall, and some cash in small notes for shopping and snacks.

Not Allowed

Touching or Feeding Wildlife
Unauthorized Drones or Flying Devices

Meeting Point

Ubud

Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

Free hotel pickup and drop-off in Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Pecatu, Sanur, Ubud, Canggu, Denpasar, Benoa Harbour and the Airport area. For other areas, please contact us before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the tour start and finish?

Pickup is around 08:00 and you are back at your hotel around 18:30. Exact pickup time depends on your hotel area and is confirmed after booking.

Which places will we visit?

Seven stops, in this order: the Barong and Keris Dance in Batubulan, Celuk Village silver workshops, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud Royal Palace and Ubud Art Market. Lunch is in Ubud between the waterfall and the rice terrace.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only you and your travel companions are in the vehicle, and the driver stays with you all day.

What is included in the price?

Private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver, fuel and parking, the Barong dance ticket, entrance fees, an Indonesian lunch and mineral water. Shopping, extra drinks and tips are not included.

Can I swim at Tegenungan Waterfall?

You can often step into the pool at the edge, but the current can be strong after rain. Always follow the local safety signs and your driver's advice.

Is the tour good for children?

Yes, families love it. Just note the steep steps down to Tegenungan Waterfall, and keep children close to you in the Monkey Forest.

Do I need to buy anything in Celuk?

No. The visit is to watch the silversmiths at work. Buying is completely up to you.

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From

Rp810.000