Best of Ubud: All-Inclusive Ubud Day Tour — Monkey Forest, Tegalalang & Tirta Empul
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10–12 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers with average fitness—expect short walks, some stairs, and standing during temple visits.
Overview
Spend a single, seamless day exploring Ubud’s highlights: cheeky macaques at the Monkey Forest, the stepped carpets of Tegalalang, a sacred cleansing at Tirta Empul, a plunge at Kanto Lampo, and the adrenaline of the Bali Swing—all with private transport and admissions included. Practical, full-day logistics mean you can focus on the views and cultural moments.
Best of Ubud: All-Inclusive Ubud Day Tour — Monkey Forest, Tegalalang & Tirta Empul
Select participants and date
You step out of an air-conditioned car into a green hush: humidity presses the scent of wet earth and frangipani to your skin, and somewhere ahead a troop of Balinese long-tailed macaques is rehearsing its boldest moves. This is Ubud on a full-day loop — a day of temples, rice terraces, waterfalls and a heart-stopping swing that lets you lean over the island’s steep, cultivated slopes.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Respect the monkeys
Keep loose items zipped, avoid eye contact with dominant macaques, and never attempt to feed them—guides enforce safety for both you and the animals.
Temple etiquette
Bring or accept a sarong for Tirta Empul, remove shoes where indicated, and photograph respectfully during rituals; modest shoulders and knees are required.
Footwear for the waterfall
Wear grippy shoes or sandals—stone steps to Kanto Lampo can be steep and slippery after rain.
Pace your photos
Golden hour around late afternoon offers the best light at Tegalalang and the Swing—plan to arrive early there to avoid crowds.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Balinese long-tailed macaque (macaque)
- Kingfishers and herons along wet rice channels
History
The Tegallalang terraces are shaped by Bali’s traditional subak irrigation—an 800-year-old cooperative water-management system recognized for cultural value.
Conservation
Monkey Forest is both a conservation and cultural site; visitors are asked to follow rules to minimize disturbance, and supporting local guides helps fund maintenance and wildlife care.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Ubud
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking sandals or trail shoes
Good grip for uneven temple grounds, stone steps and the descent to Kanto Lampo waterfall.
Lightweight sarong or long wrap
Required for many temple areas and useful for modesty during purification rituals.
Reusable water bottle and hydration tablets
Keeps you hydrated through a long, humid day; bottled water is provided but refills are convenient.
summer specific
Waterproof phone pouch or small dry bag
Protects electronics at the waterfall and during sudden tropical showers.
wet specific