Your Ubud day, built around you.

This private custom tour lets you choose up to five stops from a menu of temples, markets, rice terraces, waterfalls, and more, with pickup and a driver who keeps your route moving. It’s a smart way to see Ubud your way, without being stuck on a fixed script.

I especially like the mix of big-name hits and calmer, off-center choices. You can go for Sacred Monkey Forest and Tegalalang’s famous terraces, then swap in quieter viewpoints like Mount Kawi.

One thing to plan for: the price covers transportation, but entrance fees are at your expense, and several of the best sites involve stairs and longer walks.

Quick hits: what makes this Ubud custom day work

• Pick 5 places from a menu, so you can match the day to your pace
• Private 2-way transfers from many Bali areas, including Ubud and south Bali hotels
• Comfort in an A/C car, plus bottled water, fuel surcharge, and parking fees included
• 8–10 hours on the clock, with most stops around 1 hour and waterfalls around 30 minutes
• Guides can make or break the day; people praise drivers like Agung Rai, Winata, and Sakha for stories, flexibility, and patience

Designing Your Day: picking five stops that match your mood

The core idea here is simple: you’re not locked into one route. You select up to five attractions from a list that includes forest, culture, views, and swim-or-photo breaks. That matters because Ubud can feel like sensory overload if you try to do everything at once.

Use the stop types like building blocks. If you want a calm, nature-heavy day, pair rice terraces with one waterfall and keep the rest temple/light activity. If you want culture and viewpoints, build around Sacred Monkey Forest, a temple stop, and Mount Batur’s lunch view.

A helpful pacing trick: plan your five with a mix of 1-hour stops and one or two shorter stops. Most of the listed temples, caves, and viewpoints are around 1 hour, while waterfalls are listed at about 30 minutes each. That gives you time to actually enjoy places instead of just collecting stamps.

Price and logistics: what your $34.62 actually buys

At $34.62 per person, you’re paying for a private day with an A/C vehicle and a driver, not for attraction tickets. The included basics are strong for the value: private transportation, bottled water, fuel surcharge, and parking fees.

You also get free pickup from a wide set of locations, including Ubud and south Bali areas like Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Denpasar, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Uluwatu. That wide pickup radius is big, because it reduces the hassle of arranging local transport in busy traffic.

What’s not included is equally important. Lunch is not included, and all entrance fees are at your expense. So your real daily budget depends on which five attractions you pick and how often you add paid activities at the site (like ticketed caves/temples/views).

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary: shade walks and lots of wildlife

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a forest walk with serious wildlife energy. You’ll move along shaded paths and see birds, lizards, butterflies, and monkeys among the trees.

It’s listed for about 1 hour, and admission is not included, so this is one of those stops where you should mentally budget both time and the ticket cost. It’s also a good choice if you want a change of scenery from rice terraces and temple complexes—one moment you’re in culture mode, the next you’re deep in greenery.

Practical consideration: since this is a thick forest with a lot happening at once, go in expecting the area to feel busy and active. If you prefer quieter, Mount Kawi may suit your style better.

Ubud Traditional Art Market: souvenirs, bargaining, and a palace-adjacent moment

The Ubud Traditional Art Market is where you can wander for handcrafted goods and practice the local bargaining rhythm. The market description calls it the center for art shopping, with many hand made products and an expectation that you negotiate with vendors.

This one is a bit different from the nature stops. It’s listed at 1 hour and admission is free, which makes it a lower-cost, flexible add-on if you want souvenirs without a big ticket expense.

Also, it’s noted that you can come into the Ubud King Palace area from in front of the market. Even if you don’t spend a ton of time there, being this close is a nice way to stack culture with shopping.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace: a short trek for real photo angles

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is one of the go-to Ubud views for a reason. It’s described as one of the most beautiful rice fields in Bali, with famous terracing and green surroundings.

You’ll get about 1 hour here, and the plan includes a short trek along the rice paddy. That small walk matters because the best angles tend to come from being a bit off the main photo spots—so you’re not only standing still with a crowd.

Admission for Tegalalang is not included, so this is another ticket stop to budget for. If you’re choosing your five based on photography, this is one of the easiest picks.

Real Bali Swing: the adrenaline-and-photo stop

If your group likes photos with a little drama, Real Bali Swing is the right kind of pit stop. The description frames it as a famous Ubud spot where you can zip through a giant jungle swing and get memory-making shots.

It’s listed for about 1 hour, and the admission ticket is not included. That’s the big consideration: this can turn into one of the more expensive moments of the day depending on what’s offered and what you want to do.

If you’re not into thrill-based activities, you may prefer swapping this for a temple or a longer-view location like Mount Batur or Mount Kawi.

Mount Batur: volcano and lake lunch views

Mount Batur is listed as a top lunch-time viewpoint. You’ll enjoy lunch with overlooking views of the volcano and the lake, and the description calls it a highlight-worthy scene.

It’s about 1 hour, and admission fees are not included. Even with that extra ticket cost, this stop is often worth it because it gives you a clear visual payoff in a shorter time window. It’s also a good anchor stop: the day has forest, terraces, and temples, and then you get an open-sky view.

If you like scenery that feels like a big payoff moment, put Mount Batur in the top half of your five so you’re not too tired by the time you reach it.

Tirta Empul Temple: holy cleansing with real cultural meaning

Tirta Empul Temple is in the Tampaksiring area and is described as one of Bali’s important temples. Local people do holy blessing rituals here for cleansing the body and soul, and you can participate if you have a chance.

This stop is also about 1 hour, with entrance tickets not included. The key value here is not just the buildings—it’s the purpose. This is the kind of place where you slow down because the meaning is bigger than the photos.

If you’re picking only one “deep culture” stop, Tirta Empul is a strong candidate from your menu because it’s explicitly tied to cleansing rituals.

Mount Kawi: an archaeological cliff shrine and a stair-heavy day

Mount Kawi is an archaeological spot with a temple shrine built on the face of a cliff. The description notes it’s an 11th century temple, and getting there involves walking about 600 stairs down and the same way up.

It’s listed at about 1 hour and admission isn’t included. This is where you need to be honest about your stamina. Even if you’re fit, stairs like that can turn a “one-hour stop” into a slow-motion workout.

If you want a quieter, less straightforward alternative to the big-name forest and swing stops, Mount Kawi fits. Just make sure you’re choosing it on a day when your body can handle a stair climb.

Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah): an archaeological site with a cave temple feel

Elephant Cave, or Goa Gajah, is another archaeological stop. You’ll walk down about 80 stairs, then see old temple pieces and a main cave with old ornaments.

It’s listed for about 1 hour, and entrance tickets are not included. The draw here is the mix of walking to reach the site and then stepping into a cave-like space once you’re down there.

As with Mount Kawi, this is a stairs stop. If stairs are a problem for you, plan your five to avoid stacking multiple stair-heavy sites on the same day.

Waterfalls near Ubud: choose one swim/photo moment

This is where your five can shift from culture and terraces to a refresh break. You have three distinct waterfall options, each listed at about 30 minutes.

Tibumana Waterfall (east side of Ubud) is described as a beautiful waterfall with a blue lagoon and fresh water from the mountain. It’s a nice spot for swimming, and the description suggests you may spend more time in the water here.

Kanto Lampo Waterfall is described as very popular and focused on photo impact. Water splash and sun rays create natural photo beauty, which makes it a strong pick if you want quick high-impact shots.

Tegenungan Waterfall is described as the closest to the center and also the most popular spot to hang out. It has a big waterfall and is good for swimming.

How to pick: if you want a quick photo stop, Kanto Lampo is built for that. If you want swimming, Tibumana and Tegenungan are the ones that match your plan better.

Batuan Temple: a short stop with a village-linked purpose

Batuan Temple (Pura Puseh Batuan) is tied to villagers and described as part of the Tri Kahyangan or Tri Murti concept taught by Mpu Kuturan around the 10th century. It’s listed for about 30 minutes, and entrance fees aren’t included.

What makes it useful in a five-stop day is the time cost. You can add a meaningful temple stop without sacrificing a whole block of your day—especially if you already plan longer stops like Tegalalang or Mount Kawi.

If you like getting a spread of experiences in one day, Batuan Temple is a good “short culture credit.”

The driver matters: Agung Rai, Winata, and Sakha styles

In a private custom tour, your driver is more than transport. People highlight different strengths, and it’s worth noting the names that show up.

If you’re paired with Agung Rai, you can expect clear storytelling on Balinese culture and history. With Winata, the emphasis is on being accommodating—taking you to the places you choose and making sure you have time for your activities. If you get Sakha, the focus is on thoughtful options, patience while you do activities, and even a note about a luxurious car.

Even if you’re not chasing a specific driver name, these examples show the tour’s best version: a guide who helps you shape the day rather than just driving point to point.

Who this private custom Ubud day fits (and who should skip it)

This tour is best for you if you want a private, flexible Ubud day and you like mixing types of stops: forest wildlife, markets, rice terraces, caves, temples, viewpoints, and one or more swim/photo moments.

It’s also a good fit if you prefer control. You select the five places, and the driver handles transportation while entrance fees remain your responsibility. That means you can dial the day up or down on ticket costs based on your choices.

I’d think twice if you want everything included in one predictable price. Since entrance tickets and lunch are separate, you’ll spend extra depending on your picks. And if you dislike stairs, you’ll want to avoid stacking Mount Kawi’s 600-stair climb with Elephant Cave’s 80 stairs.

Should you book this Ubud customized tour?

I’d book it if your ideal Bali day looks like: pick your own mix, ride in comfort, and spend your limited time getting to the right places for your interests. At $34.62 per person, the value comes from the private A/C transport, pickup coverage across Ubud and south Bali, and bottled water—plus the flexibility to choose your five.

Book with a little realism: plan a budget for entrance fees, and don’t overload your five with stair-heavy and water-heavy stops at the same time. If you want to build a day that feels personal instead of rushed, this is a solid way to do it.

FAQ

How many places can I choose for this Ubud custom tour?

You can select up to five places to visit from the available options.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts about 8 to 10 hours.

Is pickup included, and where does it pick up from?

Yes. Pickup is offered from Ubud and many south Bali areas, including Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Denpasar, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Uluwatu.

Are entrance fees and lunch included in the price?

No. Entrance fees are not included and you buy them on the spot. Lunch is also not included.

Is this tour private?

Yes. It’s a private tour, and only your group participates.

If I cancel, do I get a refund?

There is free cancellation. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience start time for a full refund.