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The 15 Best Temple Tours in Ubud

27 tours  ·  from $14

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 temple tours in Ubud worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple - Tirta Empul and the meaning of holy spring water
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

1.Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,160 reviews · from $31Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Wah, Ary, Vitho, or Adik. Visit the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul, Celuk Village, and a jungle swing. Pickup, transport, sarong, and water are provided.

“This is an effective tour if you'd like a varied experience with nature. Legi was a careful driver and was attentive to our needs. Overall, this is a tour to consider.”

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Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach - The monkeys are not background decoration
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Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach

2.Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,681 reviews · from $35

Spend about seven hours with a private driver-guide at Uluwatu Temple, watch the Kecak Fire Dance as the sun sets, then eat seafood on Jimbaran Beach. Guides such as Mur, Nyoman, Wayan, and Agus are praised for temple insights, photography, traffic skills, and monkey warnings.

“Wayan did an excellent job getting us to the events and navigating the chaotic Saturday night Bali traffic. Added a stop at a unique coffee tasting garden which was very enjoyable. Helped us with the protocols and kept us safe from the moRead more”

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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey - The Twin Lakes offer a quick highland pause
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Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

3.Tanah Lot and North Bali Tour: Scenic Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,620 reviews · from $100

Start at 6 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Komang Godoh, Gusti, or Gede. Visit Ulun Danu Beratan, the Twin Lakes, Banyumala Waterfall, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Batu Bolong, and Tanah Lot in an air-conditioned car. Lunch, water, entry fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“Very enjoyable day. You cover a lot of ground on this trip, but definitely worth the early start, especially as it gets you to some of the more popular locations (like Tanah Lot) before the crowds. Itinerary was matched by Dangin our guide who was full of smiles and useful info from start to finish. Would recommend this tour to anyone, especially if you want a break from the beaches of Denpasar, etc.”

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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah - Lempuyang Temple and the Gate of Heaven
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East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

4.East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,726 reviews · from $100

Leave Ubud at 4:00 am in a private air-conditioned Toyota Innova for Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Mt. Agung views, and Sidemen. Your English-speaking driver-guide can help with photos, explain Balinese customs, and take you to lunch at Sleeping Gajah Kitchen & Lounge, with river and infinity-pool access.

“The guide was very nice knowledgeable and so fun! He made us feel safe he had a lot of good information for us. The driver was Yogi!!”

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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour - Tirta Gangga’s pools, fountains, and stone paths
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Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

5.Bali Instagram: Gate of Heaven Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 737 reviews · from $85

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Ubud to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Tukad Cepung Waterfall, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and d’Alas Swing. Your guide handles transport, tickets, sarongs, lunch, and photos. Ask for an early 4 a.m. departure to reduce the wait at the Gate of Heaven.

“Komang P was the best tour guide we have had! It was a great experience and we saw all the highlights Bali had to offer. He made the process smooth and easy to get into all activities and we had a fun day.”

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Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights - Pandawa Beach and the first taste of the south
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Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights

6.Private Tour: Uluwatu Temple & Southern Bali Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · from $45

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Pandawa Beach, Uluwatu Temple, and Jimbaran Bay. You can add the Kecak fire dance and a romantic seafood dinner. Guides such as Wedana, Agus, Kris, and Wayan are praised for flexible routing, local insight, and careful driving.

“My driver Ratmadi is wonderful. Pick up on time, driving was smooth and he explained the history of all destinations.”

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Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple - From Ubud pickup to quiet village roads
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Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

7.Half-Day Ubud Electric Cycling Tour to Tirta Empul Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $49

Start with Ubud-area pickup at 8:00 am, then ride an electric bicycle through rice paddies, villages, and temple lanes with a local guide. You’ll visit Tirta Empul, see its purification springs, and finish with lunch at Pangkon Bali Resto. Guide Bob has been praised for friendly, clear explanations.

“Großartige Guides, teilweise sportliche Routenführung, sehr gute Erklärungen zum Leben im balinesischen Dorf, zu den Haustempeln. Tolle stops im Reisfeld. Man fühlt ich gut betreut, alles gut organisiert. Uns hat es viel Spass gemacht und es war rundherum ein besonderes Erlebnis”

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Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch - The ATV ride at Alasan Adventures
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Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

8.Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $75

Spend about 10 hours combining a muddy ATV ride through rice fields, jungle, tunnels, rivers, and waterfalls with Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest and Puseh Batuan Temple. Guides such as Krisda, Radi, Desna, Ardy, and Eka are available through the operator, with lunch, safety gear, showers, and hotel transfers included.

“Radi was amazing! Highly recommend! Great and professional venue for the ATV with a fantastic restaurant nearby!”

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Ubud Tour with Swing, Temple, Monkey Forest, and Waterfall - Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary: temples among the macaques
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Ubud Tour with Swing, Temple, Monkey Forest, and Waterfall

9.Ubud Tour with Swing, Temple, Monkey Forest, and Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $83

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud and south Bali with a private driver-guide. See Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Batuan Temple, Tegenungan Waterfall, the Monkey Forest, a coffee stop, craft villages, and Happy Swing Bali. Guides such as Oka, Troy, Pong, and Agus are praised for flexibility and photo help.

“Such a fun filled cultural day. We enjoyed the coffee and tea stop. Loved visiting and feeding the monkeys. The swing photos over the rice field were amazing. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Skip the Line Tirta Empul Temple Entrance Ticket All Inclusive - Sarong, sash, and offering included
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Skip the Line Tirta Empul Temple Entrance Ticket All Inclusive

10.Skip the Line Tirta Empul Temple Entrance Ticket All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · from $29

Visit Tirta Empul with a guide such as Wayan, Moyo, Putu, or Kadek Nanda, learn the meaning of Balinese Hindu purification, and join the holy-water ritual if you choose. Private pickup, temple entry, sarong, sash, offering, and bottled water are included.

“Amazing experience & wonderful tour guide. Def worth having a guide as it can be a bit chaotic in the temple & it saved a lot of time (and lining up!) having someone knowledgable.”

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Private Tour: Ubud and Tanah Lot Day Tour - Monkey Forest: shaded paths and lively macaques
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Private Tour: Ubud and Tanah Lot Day Tour

11.Private Tour: Ubud and Tanah Lot Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $57

Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide exploring Ubud’s Monkey Forest and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, then continue to Taman Ayun and sunset at Tanah Lot. Guides such as Panca, Wayan, Gede, and Komang are praised for good English, local insight, safe driving, and flexible plans. Lunch and a jungle swing are optional upgrades.

“This tour included all the sights I wanted to see while in Ubud. Guide was very polite and helpful and answered any questions we had.”

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West Bali Tour: Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Tanah Lot - Leke Leke Waterfall, with a little more effort
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West Bali Tour: Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Tanah Lot

12.West Bali Tour: Taman Ayun, Ulun Danu Beratan, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Tanah Lot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $45

Travel by private vehicle from Ubud or most of south Bali with an English-speaking driver. Visit Taman Ayun, Leke Leke Waterfall, Ulun Danu Beratan, Candikuning Market, Jatiluwih, and Tanah Lot. Guides such as Gede, Ariana, Putu, and Nyoman can adjust the day and help with photos.

“Great tour- fantastic way to see a lot of Bali in a day. Just be aware it does go for 8-9ish hours. Loved seeing so much across the day. And our driver Darma was lovely. Only little issue is that we were quite tired by the last stop- in hindsight, would spilt over two days.”

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Bali Beaches Hopping - Uluwatu Temple - Geger Beach: the best place to slow down
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Bali Beaches Hopping – Uluwatu Temple

13.Bali Beaches Hopping – Uluwatu Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $32

Spend a full day with a private driver visiting Nusa Dua, Geger, Padang Padang, and Uluwatu Temple. Drivers such as Komang, Debobo, Wayan, Agung, and Putu Andi are praised for flexibility and local tips. Bring cash for entry fees, water sports, and the Kecak dance.

“We had Debobo as our driver today and he was great. He was on time and very nice. He was also very understanding and made sure we were ok.”

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Bali Ubud Tour Monkey Forest, Waterfall, Temple & Rice Terrace - Kanto Lampo Waterfall: a short, photogenic nature stop
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Bali Ubud Tour Monkey Forest, Waterfall, Temple & Rice Terrace

14.Bali Ubud Tour Monkey Forest, Waterfall, Temple & Rice Terrace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $27Best value

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Ubud with a private driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Kanto Lampo Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, with hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, bottled water, and afternoon tea included.

“Mertha was Really knowledgeable about everything and super helpful throughout the whole tour. I highly recommend recommend booking with him.”

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East Bali Tour: Lempuyang Temple - Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Virgin Beach - Ujung Water Palace and Its Broad Park
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East Bali Tour: Lempuyang Temple – Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Virgin Beach

15.East Bali Tour: Lempuyang Temple – Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, Virgin Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $43

Leave Ubud or much of south Bali at 7:30 am with a private English-speaking driver for East Bali’s top sights. Photograph Lempuyang’s Gate of Heaven, stroll Tirta Gangga and Ujung Water Palace, then relax at Virgin Beach. The 10-hour tour includes hotel transfers and entrance tickets when that option is selected.

“Beautiful tour, the temples are impressive and the Virgin Beach actually very beautiful and not as crowded as feared. However, long journey time (from Kuta)Auto-translated”

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