Ubud Waterfalls, Tegalalang Rice Terraces & Jungle Swing — Private Day Tour from Ubud
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in average physical condition who can manage uneven steps, short hikes and shallow stream wading.
Overview
Spend a day chasing waterfalls, swinging over rice terraces and slipping through a cavern of light on this private Ubud tour. From Kanto Lampo’s tiered basalt to Tukad Cepung’s cave-lit shaft, the route combines nature, local agriculture and easy adventure.
Ubud Waterfalls, Tegalalang Rice Terraces & Jungle Swing — Private Day Tour from Ubud
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The morning light arrives soft and low over the hills outside Ubud, turning the rice terraces a hard, glittering green. You step from an air-conditioned van into humidity that smells of wet earth and coffee, and the first sound is water—not the distant ocean but the immediate rush of a cascade. At Kanto Lampo the falls spill over banded volcanic rock; you can stand under the thinner curtains of water and let the stream push a steady, clean cadence into your shoulders.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring non-slip footwear
Paths to the waterfalls are wet and rocky—sturdy sandals or trail shoes with good tread make stairs and stream crossings far safer.
Pack a dry bag for electronics
Cave spray and waterfall mist are everywhere—store phones and cameras in a small dry bag to avoid water damage.
Start early to beat crowds
Request the earliest pickup available; mornings offer cleaner air, better light at Tukad Cepung and fewer people at Tegalalang.
Carry small cash notes
Vendors around Tegalalang and local parking attendants accept cash for snacks, swing photos and tips.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Long-tailed macaques (in peripheral forested areas, avoid feeding)
- Various kingfishers and dragonflies around stream pools
History
The Tegalalang terraces are worked using the subak irrigation system, a cooperative water-management method rooted in Balinese Hindu tradition and centuries of rice farming.
Conservation
Stick to marked paths, avoid trampling young rice shoots, and carry out any trash; local communities depend on clean water and minimal erosion to maintain these landscapes.
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Recommended Gear
Quick-dry clothing
Dries fast after swims and keeps you comfortable in humid conditions.
Non-slip trail sandals or shoes
Provides traction on wet rocks and uneven stairs at waterfall sites.
Swimsuit and towel
Useful for a dip at Tibumana or paddling beneath smaller cascades.
summer specific
Light waterproof layer
A compact rain shell guards against sudden tropical showers, especially in the wet season.
winter specific