About this tour
A private 6–7 hour exploration of Ubud's creative heart, starting from your hotel with a driver-guide handling all logistics. You'll move through the grey macaque groves and temple compounds of the Monkey Forest, stroll the historic Ubud Palace grounds, trek the engineered rice terraces of Tegalalang, pause for a set lunch at a local restaurant, then finish at Tegenungan Waterfall's misty pool. The air-conditioned vehicle stays with you throughout, leaving you free to photograph and wander.
Highlights
- Grey macaques navigating Hindu temples in jungle sanctuary
- Tegalalang's centuries-old subak irrigation channels and paddies
- Ubud Palace: the village's architectural and cultural nerve centre
- Tegenungan Waterfall surrounded by thick vegetation
- Indonesian set-menu lunch mid-tour
- Private vehicle—no other travellers sharing your time
What to expect
You'll be collected from your accommodation and driven to Sacred Monkey Forest first, where you can walk among macaques and Hindu shrines set into the jungle canopy and a dramatic gorge. The palace visit is quieter—mostly exterior viewing and grounds exploration. Tegalalang demands a short walk across the working rice paddies; it's muggy underfoot and sloped. After lunch, the final stop at Tegenungan involves a short scramble to a natural pool edged by ferns and rock. Total activity is moderate; the tour paces itself with transport breaks.
Good to know
Wear smart-casual clothes and sturdy footwear for wet terrain. Bring high-SPF sunscreen and a camera—the light through the rice terraces and waterfall spray creates strong shadows. Not advisable if you have cardiovascular concerns. Vegetarian meals available on request. Under-2s travel free.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.