About this tour
A full-day private tour covering Ubud's sacred monkey forest, the volcanic highland views of Mount Batur, emerald rice terraces at Tegalalang, and the cascading Tegenungan waterfall. Eight to ten hours of driving through Bali's central highlands with your own transport, driver, entrance fees and lunch sorted. Covers the main sights most visitors want to tick off, collected into one itinerary without the hassle of arranging each stop separately.
Highlights
- Sacred monkey forest sanctuary in Ubud village
- Mount Batur volcanic highland ridges and views
- Tegalalang rice terraces, iconic stepped green landscape
- Tegenungan waterfall, swimming hole included
- All entry tickets and lunch provided upfront
- Private vehicle with air conditioning throughout
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, no group waits
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your hotel lobby at your chosen time. The route moves north toward the highlands, starting with Ubud's monkey sanctuary where you'll walk amongst temple grounds and endemic macaques. From there, push higher into Kintamani's cooler elevation to absorb Mount Batur's volcanic slopes. The Tegalalang rice terraces offer photo stops across layered green paddies. Mid-morning or lunch break includes a meal at a local spot. The waterfall visit lets you cool off in natural pools before the drive back. Expect winding roads, stops every hour or so, and gradual altitude gain that some find tiring. The whole day moves at a relaxed pace with plenty of standing around at viewpoints.
Good to know
Not suitable if you have heart or respiratory conditions—the elevation and length challenge some travellers. Bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain. Sarongs provided for temple entry. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Free pickup covers major resort areas; confirm your hotel name and WhatsApp number when booking for pickup coordination.
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