Bali : Full Day Traditional Village & Sightseeing

About this tour

An eight to ten-hour guided loop through Ubud's cultural heartland and natural landmarks. Visit Tirta Empul temple to witness ritual bathing at the sacred spring, trek through stepped rice paddies where local farmers work the land, detour through a coffee plantation for freshly brewed local varieties, and finish at Ulu Petanu Waterfall for a cooling swim. Includes private transport and bottled water throughout.

Highlights

• Tirta Empul temple: 13 fountains fed by legendary Hindu spring
• Tegalalang rice terraces: layered paddies with valley panoramas
• Working coffee plantation with tasting of local brews
• Ulu Petanu Waterfall: secluded cascade and swimming hole
• Private car and driver for full day
• Observe Balinese farmers cultivating rice in traditional methods

What to expect

You'll start at Tirta Empul, where locals queue to bathe in cold spring water funnelling through carved stone channels—a genuine spiritual practice, not a performance. The rice terraces near Tegalalang offer photo opportunities but expect muddy paths and narrow walkways between paddies. At the coffee plantation, staff will walk you through drying and roasting before pouring your cup. Ulu Petanu is quieter than famous waterfalls; the walk down is steep and slippery when wet. Your driver handles all stops and timing, giving you flexibility to linger or move on.

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