Bali As You Wish Private Tour: Ubud Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfall
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–10 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness; mostly seated transfers with several short walks and temple steps.
Overview
Customize a full-day with a local guide and see Ubud’s temples, rice terraces and a black-rock waterfall at your own pace. This private 8–10 hour tour blends cultural insight with scenic stops, bottled water and hotel pickup across Bali’s main hubs.
Bali As You Wish Private Tour: Ubud Temples, Rice Terraces & Waterfall
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The van pulls away from the coast and the air changes — salt and tourism give way to humidity and the sharp green of wet rice. By midmorning you are already in a different Bali: narrow village lanes, temple gates dark with age, and the steady chant of temple bells. On the Bali As You Wish private tour with Agus, the island’s rituals and landscapes arrange themselves around your pacing; temples, terraces, a jungle lunch and a waterfall are all stitched into a single, deliberate day.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Dress for temples
Bring a sarong or wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees for temple visits; guides may provide cloth but it’s faster to have your own.
Grip the rocks
Waterfall viewing often requires stepping on wet stone — wear shoes with good traction and avoid flip-flops.
Start early to avoid heat
Traffic and midday heat build after 10:30–11:00 — schedule the busiest stops for the morning when possible.
Carry small cash
Markets, donation boxes and tips are easier handled with small rupiah notes; cards aren’t accepted everywhere.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Long-tailed macaque (in temple groves)
- Kingfisher and various sunbirds around rice paddies
History
Batuan and surrounding villages have long been centers of craft and ritual; the subak irrigation system reflects centuries-old cooperative water management tied to Balinese Hindu practice.
Conservation
Respect temple grounds and rice paddies: stay on paths, avoid littering, and decline single-use plastics when possible to reduce impact on fragile irrigation and waterways.
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Adventure Hotspots in Ubud
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Good grip for temple steps and the rocky waterfall approach.
Light rain jacket
Essential in the wet season (Nov–Mar) to stay dry during sudden downpours.
winter specific
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Strong tropical sun between April and October — protect skin during terrace walks.
summer specific
Sarong or wrap
Required for temple entry and respectful when visiting holy sites.