Private Tour
Private Full-Day Tour: Balinese Temples and Rice Terraces
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
On this full day private tour of Bali you will have an unforgettable experience. On your tour you will see ancient temples including Gunung Kawi with rock-cut shrines on the cliff face. You will also visit the Holy Spring Water Temple of Tirta Empul Temple. Your tour includes lunch at a local restaurant as well as a short trek to the rice terraces. You will finish your day with a visit to the Ubud monkey forest.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
There will be some amount of stairs to Gunung Kawi Temple
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Scenic lunch
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Private tour
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
You will be driven to the middle of Bali in Ubud village. There you can stop at the popular sacred monkey forest, where you will find around 700 Balinese long tailed macaques in wild. Walk along the 12,5 hectares forest as the perfect place for the healthy monkeys. Find three temples inside guarded by the monkeys live in harmony.
Mount Kawi
Gunung Kawi is an 11th century temple and funerary complex that is spread across either side of Pakerisan River. It comprises 10 rock-cut candi (shrines) that are carved into some 7-metre-high (23 ft) sheltered niches of the sheer cliff face.
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Temples and Rice Terraces
Visit the most beautiful temples and rice terraces in Ubud. It sets in a flexible tour with a knowledgeable tour guide.
Pickup included
Reviews
244 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A day with Berata!
570karenmaec,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Berata was fantastic driver and tour guide to gelp us manage pur day. He was gracious to our request and was very kind to tale care pf us and give yhe beat experience for the whole day.
HBD driver / guide trip
Marcin C,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time spending a whole day with our private driver and perfect local guide, Made. He showed us the best tourist spots in eastern Bali. Everything was perfectly organized and went smoothly. We have amazing memories from that trip. I highly recommend the HBD company and our wonderful guide, Made.
Great guide and wonderful experience 🤩
Ludwig P,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were lucky enough to have a good guide for that day. He gave us many explanations and spontaneously offered to take regular pictures. The Ubuud Monkey Forest was our favorite compared to those made in previous years. The temples were soothing and beautiful. I recommend this day!!! ✅👍🏻
Exploring Bali's Sacred Sites: A Day with Adi in the Water Temples and Rice Terraces
Z7820FNdavidw,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Here’s review below ☺️ I was lucky enough to spend the day with Adi who took me to explore the Water Temples and the UNESCO rice terraces in Jatiluwih. Adi collected me from my villa in Seminyak, bright and early, in his comfortable, clean and air-conditioned car. As a tip, I since learned that starting early means you beat the traffic and the crowds at these destinations - meaning you have some of these almost all to yourself. The full trip involved visiting: - Ulun Danu Beratan Temple - Jatiluwih (UNESCO rice terraces) plus an extensive buffet lunch at a neighbouring warung - Batukaru Temple (Pura Luhur Batukaru) - Tanah Lot Temple At each location, Adi spent the time sharing information on the history of the place, its importance in Balinese culture and society along with the cultural significance of individual structures, symbols and statues. Most importantly, as a solo traveller, Adi was generous with offering to take plenty of photos (which were all excellent!), and suggesting particular locations and poses that would suit. Adi was engaging without being overbearing and regularly checked in to see if I wanted to do more or less of something. On the return trip home, there was heavy traffic to get back to Seminyak, but Adi never complained and ensured I was returned to my accommodation. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and my time with Adi and am very grateful for his kindness and generous spirit.
Bespoke tour
ic472,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day! Thank you to Sakha who took us to all the places we wanted to see. He is very reliable, punctual and a good driver. I highly recommend Hire Bali Driver. Excellent service!
Great day
Almostretired212,
Mar 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great day with our personal driver Dewa. Dewa is so personnable, knowledgeable and fun to be with. He suggested to bring us to a coffee plantation which we absolutely loved.
Great experience!
Cockwheat,
Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Hire Bali Driver for airport transfers to/from Ubud, as well as a private full day tour. Surya was our driver for both. He is very knowledgeable about the sites, and an excellent driver. He is kind, considerate, and was very flexible with changes we made during our tour. He was able to find a “staff” to help me walk with a sprained ankle, and took Liz to the same store his wife uses to purchase sarongs. Coordinating everything from initial contact, to scheduling, to purchase was very easy using WhatsApp. Wayan (their coordinator) was quick to respond to any questions and requests. We highly recommend Hire Bali Driver!
Everything perfect
698hanspeterw,
Dec 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private day tour and we were very pleased. Our guide Benik is very personable and a good soul. He has a lot of knowledge about his country and his religion. No matter what we asked, he always had an answer. We were very happy that Benik was our guide. We couldn't have imagined a better one.
Royal temple in the centre of Ubud
jeangE7038NF,
Nov 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00In the center of Ubud you can visit this complex of royal temples. The decorations are numerous and give an idea of the ancient sculptures.
Wonderful tour experience with a knowledgeable tour guide!
KTLA90275,
Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pit our driver and tour guide was by far the best tour guide we ever had ever!!! He drives a Toyota SUV and was a very safe and efficient driver. He accompanied us to all the sites and was very knowledgeable about the various tourist destinations. We highly recommend him!!!!!
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