Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces

Highlights

See scores of monkeys at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Savor lunch in the jungle with views over valleys and rice terraces
Take it easy with door-to-door transportation and a local guide

Summary

After pickup from your hotel, travel to Ubud and the 11th-century Gunung Kawi Sebatu temple with its 10 rock-cut shrines carved into the cliff face. Next, visit Tirta Empul, a temple with a spring considered sacred by Balinese Hindus. Don the provided sarong to enter the temple, where you can experience a traditional Balinese Hindu blessing. Savor lunch at an intimate jungle restaurant with charming views of the valley and rice terraces and then enjoy a short stroll through the rice fields before you stop at a coffee plantation. Finally, visit the famous Monkey Forest Sanctuary to see long-tailed macaques before your driver drops you back to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

If haggling with transport touts is not for you, opt for this convenient guided tour—the perfect introduction to Bali’s religion and culture. Discover three key temples—Gunung Kawi Sebatu, Tirta Empul, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary—and some wonderful rice-field landscapes. The tour includes lunch and round-trip door-to-door transportation.

What’s included?

Scenic lunch
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Entry/Admission - Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Entry/Admission - Mount Kawi
Entry/Admission - Tirta Empul Temple
Entry/Admission - Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Hire Bali Driver

About operator:

Hire Bali Driver is a local business which has been based in Bali since 2013. It was established by I Wayan Suardika, or Wayan, who was born and raised in Ubud. Wayan an enthusiastic and energetic young man, graduated from the university in Bali with a degree in English literature. This background, along with more than 8 years in the tourist industry, has given him the foundation, competence and knowledge required to set up this company. With our motto “The Art of Discovering Bali”, our main objective is to provide unique experiences for each and every one of our clients. We guarantee that the quality and efficiency of our service will be superior. All of our specially-selected team members are reliable and knowledgeable drivers or tour guides who truly comprehend the authentic local history and culture. We offer a great variety of packages, including the Bali traditional tours, shore excursions, water sports, adventurous activities and many more.