The 15 Best Temple Tours in Ubud

1.Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,160 reviews · from $31Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Celuk Village, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Wah, Vitho, Ary, Adi, and Wayan are praised for local insight, patience, and help with photos.

“I highly recommend this tour due to the positive experience at the monkey forest, where interactions with the monkeys were pleasant and non-intrusive, allowing for excellent photographic opportunities. The swing experience provided enjoyable entertainment with stunning views. Furthermore, the staff demonstrated exceptional skill in capturing memorable photos and videos of our group. I suggest prioritizing this tour to preserve your appearance before engaging in activities such as manta ray swimming or ATV excursions. I trust this information is helpful. Lastly, the rice fields you will see while driving. You dont actually visit one.”

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2.Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,484 reviews · 10 hours · from $29

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide visiting Tirta Empul, Tukad Cepung, Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, and Tegalalang. You can swim at suitable waterfalls, ask about Balinese customs, and adjust the order around weather and crowds. Guides such as Ariga, Atta, Ageng, and I Wayan Top are often praised for safe driving and excellent photos.

“Ariga the best guide!! We will return and make a tour with him, so friendly and nice people. The tour was amazing. Thanks!”

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3.Full-Day Tour to Water Temples and UNESCO Rice Terraces in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,539 reviews · from $39

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih’s UNESCO rice terraces, Luhur Batukaru, and Tanah Lot. Guides such as Berata, Sakha, Agus, Wayan, and Tia are praised for safe driving, cultural explanations, photography help, and flexible pacing. Lunch and entry fees depend on the option you book.

“We had the best experience with our guide Tia! She taught us so much about Balinese culture and about Hindu spirituality. Tia was also very easy to communicate with (speaks perfect English!) and is an incredibly sweet and friendly person. She was even willing to take us to different locations after the last temple and offered great recommendations for the rest of our stay in Ubud. Last but not least, she is a fantastic driver!! Highly recommend booking your trip with Tia.”

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4.Tirta Empul: Temple Tour with Optional Spiritual Cleansing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,257 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $24Cheapest good one

Walk through Tirta Empul’s three mandalas with guides such as Mangku, Karba John, Sagita, or Hendra. Learn the meaning of Balinese offerings, watch local prayers, and add the holy-water cleansing ritual, coffee tasting, lunch, massage, photos, or a jungle swing. Choose a temple meeting point or Central Bali pickup.

“Very good day at Tirta empul temple. The guide was so nice and helpful and she told us all the background history about the temple, very interesting. Would definitely recommend 10/10”

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5.Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 737 reviews · from $85

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Berata, Bagus, Komang Pi, and Krisda are praised for safe driving, local insight, and taking excellent photos.

“Expect to be treated with kindness and love. Our guide Sakha was always punctual at every locations and never rushed us. He always assisted us at every turn, can’t really ask for more. Lunch was at a nice local location with good food, all the venues were beautiful. This is a 5 star tour with a 5 star guide and tour company. Don’t hesitate and book now.”

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6.Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $30

Spend a full day exploring Ubud by private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, and a Bali swing. Guides such as Dika, Made, Juli, Karyana, and Sutha can shape the day around your interests, though guide service may vary.

“Made was an incredible guide, informative and flexible, taking us to the places in Ubud that we were most interested in. We got to see so much in one day, avoiding crowds and learning a lot about Balinese culture. Totally recommend—and we will be back for more!”

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7.Ubud Top Attractions: Waterfalls, Temples and Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · from $39

Spend a full day touring Ubud with a private driver-guide such as Ardi, Agus, Ari, or Bagus. Visit Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls, Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and a jungle swing, with lunch at D’Alas Warung. Expect photo stops, some walking, and plenty of time on the road.

“We had such a fantastic day exploring Bali with our tour guide, Aron! From the moment the tour began, he made us feel welcomed, comfortable, and excited for the journey ahead. His knowledge of Balinese culture, history, and hidden gems around the island truly made the experience special. Aron was incredibly friendly, patient, and flexible with our schedule—always happy to take photos, answer questions, and share interesting stories along the way. He took us to beautiful spots we never would have found on our own, and his recommendations for food and activities were spot on. We highly recommend booking a tour with Aron—he made our day unforgettable!”

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8.Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · from $45

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring southern Bali with a private driver-guide. Visit Pandawa Beach, swim at Labuan Sait or Padang Padang, watch the sunset kecak dance at Uluwatu Temple, and add a seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay. Guides such as Agus, Wedana, Kris, and Ardana are praised for friendly service and flexible timing.

“The private tour was awesome. Chris, our driver was friendly, prompt and very accomodating with times and any changes along the way. Great conversations between Chris and ourselves. He was informative, funny and spoke very well.”

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9.Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $49

Start at 8:00 am with hotel pickup in Ubud, then ride an electric bicycle through rice fields, villages, forest paths, and temple communities. Guides such as Bob explain Balinese life along the way. Finish at Tirta Empul for a 45-minute visit, followed by lunch at Pangkon Bali Resto. Riding experience is required.

“We had a great morning on the bikes, the guides were so friendly , informative, helpful and a lot of fun. You get to do quite a bit if riding, unlike some tours and the scenery is beautiful. Loved the coconut water stop...what a view. So glad we did it”

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10.Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $75

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud by ATV and private vehicle. Ride through rice fields, plantations, tunnels, jungle, mud, rivers, and waterfalls with an instructor, then shower and eat a local buffet lunch. Finish at the Sacred Monkey Forest and Puseh Batuan Temple. Guides such as Krisda, Ardy, Radi, and Eka are praised for safe driving and cultural insight.

“It was a really fun experience and would do it again! The driver we had was also very lovely and made sure we got the most out of all our experiences.”

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11.Saraswati Temple, Monkey Forest, Ubud Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 263 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Spend eight hours exploring Bali’s Ubud area with stops at Tegenungan Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Saraswati Temple, Ubud Palace, the art market, and Monkey Forest. Guides such as Gusde, Dewa, and Tirta are praised for cultural insight, flexible timing, safe driving, and taking excellent photos. Optional lunch, swings, coffee, and spa services cost extra.

“It was a great trip. Bali has been quite quiet this Christmas, so I was actually the only person on the tour today. We went everywhere efficiently, and the driver/guide arrived 15 minutes too. It was clear what we were doing at every stage, and therw was no pressure to buy anything at the coffee place. He also took many photos for me.”

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12.Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $59

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Ubud Monkey Forest, Gunung Kawi, Tirta Empul, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Guides such as Agus, Surya, Made, and Wayan are praised for clear English and local insight. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, and private air-conditioned transport are included.

“This is a 'must do' tour for anyone who is short on time and is wanting to see some of the main points of Bali. I cannot speak highly enough of our guide, Gede. Pick up was on time, he spoke excellent english and adjusted our tour to avoid the busiest times at some of the 'attractions'. He also asked us for our preferences so we avoided seeing too many temples. He was very patient when we accidentally went for an extended mountain trek at the rice terraces and remained enthusiastic and informative even though he carried out this tour several times a week. Gede, you are a star, 10/10.…”

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13.Ubud Tour with Swing, Temple, Monkey Forest, and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $83

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver visiting Tegalalang, Monkey Forest, Tegenungan Waterfall, Batuan Temple, a coffee stop, craft villages, and Happy Swing Bali. Guides such as Oka, Troy, Amporna, Pong, Dodik, and Agus have led similar outings, with flexible timing and help taking photos.

“Such a fun filled cultural day. We enjoyed the coffee and tea stop. Loved visiting and feeding the monkeys. The swing photos over the rice field were amazing. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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14.Skip the Line Tirta Empul Temple Entrance Ticket All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $29

Travel from your Ubud hotel to Tirta Empul Temple with a private driver and English-speaking guide. You’ll receive temple entry, a sarong, sash, and offering, then learn how the purification ritual works. Guides such as Moyo, Made, Wayan, and Kadek Nanda are praised for clear explanations and helpful photographs. The visit usually takes one to three hours, not counting transport.

“This temple is absolutely unique. Despite being mainstream it is worth visiting. Strongly recommend to try this in low season. Moyo was a great guide/driver”

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15.Monkey Forest, Temple, Rice Terraces, Hidden Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · from $29

Spend a full day around Ubud with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Ngurah, Nyoman, Bayu, or Dama. See playful macaques, walk Tegalalang’s rice terraces, visit Tirta Empul, taste Balinese coffee, and swim at Ulu Petanu Waterfall. Private air-conditioned transport, parking, and bottled water are included, while entrance fees and food are extra.

“Fantastic trip with Pande, answered all our questions. Would highly recommend this trip and Pande as a guide.”

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