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Discover Ubud’s picturesque surroundings on an electric bicycle tour including a Balinese lunch. On your electric bike, you’ll need to exert only as much effort as you choose to visit the UNESCO-listed Tegalalang Rice Terraces and pass local villages cradled by Ubud’s verdant plantations. During intermittent stops, you’ll listen to informative commentary from your guide and enjoy a delicious Balinese lunch before drop-off at your Ubud hotel.

Avoid rigid timetables, drive-by visits and crowded tour buses with this private, fully customizable day trip around Bali. Whether you’re into sightseeing or hiking or simply relaxing on the beach, build a personalized schedule from a range of potential destinations, from popular stops like Nusa Dua Beach and Mount Batur to hidden gems like Tirta Empul Temple and the Nyaman Gallery. Don’t miss out on a potential highlight just because you don’t know about it, either: get tailored hints and tips from your private driver.

If you have a keen interest in Balinese cuisine, then this cooking class in Ubud is for you! Learn to prepare authentic dishes from a certified cook in a traditional open kitchen. You’ll get hands-on practice in a 6-hour session, starting in the morning (with a market tour) or afternoon. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 12 for a small-group learning experience with personalized attention. Includes round-trip transport from Ubud hotels.

Enjoy the freedom to build your own itinerary but none of the dangers of self-driving Bali on this private build-your-own day tour for up to five travelers. Meet your driver/guide in your hotel lobby and plan out a route that suits your interests. That could include temples, rice terraces, waterfalls, coffee plantations, markets, villages, or beaches.

Spend the day traveling around some of Bali’s isolated highlights without worrying about how to get around. Drive around the island in an air-conditioned vehicle, your private driver behind the wheel, and stop at a range of tranquil and spellbinding destinations. See Tanah Lot Temple sitting steadfast in the ocean; walk around the rolling green paddy fields of Jatiluwih; take grand photos at the Balinese Handara Gate; and swing over the jungle, enjoying the grand views of the Twin Lakes, at Wanagiri Hills.

Arrive at Bali International/Domestic Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) and have your private driver waiting in the arrival halls with a sign displaying your name. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the airport, your driver will be there even if your flight is subject to delay or even when you hit rush hour traffic that can double your driving time, without an additional cost. After meeting your driver, you'll be driven safely to your hotel in Sanur (approx. 45-minute), or Ubud (approx. 75-minute) accommodated with a private air-conditioned car up to 4 people with luggage.

Full Day Tours explore Ubud to visit amazing tourist destinations in Bali which are tourist sites in Ubud Village. The amazing tourist destination in Bali which is a tourist location on this tour is Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve temple complex in Ubud inhabited by several groups of monkeys and tropical animals. Next we will visit the coffee making process and the jungle swing in the same place. Then the tour continues to visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace, a view of rice fields north of Ubud village. then the tour continues to the temple water (pura tirta empul) is a temple complex consisting of petirtaan or bathing structures, famous for its sacred spring, where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification. The tour continued to visit Tegenungan Waterfall.

Silver jewelry making is an age-old Balinese craft that's vital to the island’s rural economy. On this private tour from Ubud, try out the art coached by a silversmith at a traditional village workshop. Tour the village to understand the craft's importance; and learn to shape, cut, and finish your design before keeping it as a memento. Prebooking will secure your place for a time that fits your schedule.

Build your own itinerary without braving Bali’s chaotic roads on this 100% customizable full-day door-to-door tour for up to five travelers. Your experienced driver/guide will help you design the perfect day out for you, be that shopping in Ubud, a dance at Batubulan, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, or a coffee plantation.  

Enjoy all of the flexibility of self-drive with none of the risk on this comprehensive private Ubud tour. Visit a coffee plantation, craft villages, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Elephant Cave, and get up close and personal with macaques at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Naturally, your day includes door-to-door service from your hotel or port.

Live like a local among the locals with this private hands-on cooking lesson. Join your host, Putu, her grandparents, her husband, and their children for lunch or dinner in their traditional compound home. Learn about the spices Putu uses, the traditional Balinese medicines she makes, and the rice, fruit, and animals her grandparents tend on their farm as you prepare and eat a Balinese feast, washed down with local alcohol.

Choose between a morning or afternoon departure time, then shoot down the Ayung River in a raft on this eco-adventure in Bali. With your expert adventure guides, paddle along the river and learn about the native flora and fauna. See hidden waterfalls and jump in to cool off in the refreshing waters. Pull up on the banks of the river for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant with stunning views of the surrounding jungle. All safety equipment is included. Upgrade to include private or shared round-trip transportation from your accommodation.

Don’t let limited time stop you seeing the best that Bali has to offer. Tick off all of the island’s top attractions in just two days on a private tour that guarantees the undivided attention of your guide. As well as visiting famous UNESCO sites such as the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, you’ll stray from the beaten path and see lesser-known landmarks such as Batu Bolong Temple and Bratan Lake. Accommodation is not included, however daily pickup and drop-off at your Bali accommodation is.

Spare yourself the stress and risk of self-driving Bali on this private door-to-door tour. Soak in volcanic hot springs, enjoy lunch with a view of the Batur volcano, tour a coffee plantation, and see four key highlights of Ubud: Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

Pair Lempuyang Temple, home of the Instagram favorite Gates of Heaven, with the Blue Lagoon, offering some of mainland Bali's best snorkeling, on this private door-to-door adventure. Reach the temple in the morning for photos, then snorkel Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with your very own professional instructor/guide. After an included lunch, visit a coffee plantation to learn how Balinese people make coffee.

Upon arrival at Denpasar International Airport, you will be welcomed by your attentive driver at the arrival gate with a sign board with your name on it. You will then be transported to your hotel or private residence in Ubud (approximately 1 hour away) in a private air-conditioned minivan accommodating up to 5 people with luggage.

Take a hot air balloon ride over the lush interior of Bali for excellent views of the paddies, jungles, mountains, and hot springs that span across the island by booking this experience, which includes stops at the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) temple and at the Ubud Market. This tour departs from Ubud's Chedi Club, but free round-trip transfers from hotels in a number of Balinese towns are available.

Arriving at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport can be stressful, particularly after a long flight, with freelance drivers and taxi touts all hustling for your business. Get your vacation off to an easy start and a stress-free finish when you book this private round-trip airport transfer service, in a comfortable car with space for up to four travelers plus luggage. To avoid confusion, your driver will hold a sign with your name.

Cook and eat with a Balinese family in their traditional walled compound. This private half day experience provides an authentic look at local life in a village just north of Ubud. Travel by private vehicle through terraced foothills and discover Balinese spices and other ingredients from the family garden. Learn to use a traditional wood-fired oven to cook several dishes, then enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner.

Take a day tour around the Ubud area to check out some of Bali's most popular attractions. Stop at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, an art market where you can shop for souvenirs, Puri Saren Palace (Ubud Palace), and Tirta Empul Temple, known for its natural springs.

Adrenaline junkies will thrill to this adventure combo: white-water rafting the Ayung River and roaring through Bali’s lush countryside on an ATV. Discover hidden waterfalls, cool off in the refreshing waters, and whizz over bumps with the help of your rafting guide. After a buffet lunch, don helmet and boots to ride around the rice paddies with a guide. Choose from a solo or tandem ride and upgrade to include hotel transfers.

If you’ve tried Bali’s unique cuisine while traveling to the island and want to be able to recreate it back home, this Balinese cooking class is an ideal activity for you. Visit a local market to shop for fresh ingredients. Learn about the elements and techniques of Balinese food from a professional Balinese cook, then enjoy eating the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor at the end of the class.

Enjoy a quintessential Bali adventure on this full-day cycling tour and discover the island’s natural wonders, both on and off the beaten track. Glide past a scenic panorama of lush rice terraces, bamboo forests and glittering lakes; enjoy dramatic views of Mt Batur; and stop to visit traditional villages and historic temples along the way. With an easy, mostly downhill route, this small-group tour is suitable for all ability levels and includes hotel pick-up, breakfast and lunch.

Experience two of Bali’s top snorkeling locations on a half-day tour. Skip the taxi and enjoy complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off. You can leave your fins and life vest at home, as all snorkeling and safety gear is provided for you. With calm and clear waters, the Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun are the perfect spots for beginners and kids. Enjoy a filling Indonesian lunch on the beach before heading back.