Bali All-Inclusive: Ubud Tour with Entrance Ticket and Lunch Included

Ubud’s best-known sights are spread far beyond town, and this private nine-hour tour gives you a sensible way to link them without driving yourself. You move from waterfall to rice terrace, temple, and monkey sanctuary while your guide handles the roads.

I like the all-in price, which covers admission, lunch, bottled water, parking, and petrol. I also like the personal service: guide Krisna is praised for avoiding crowded periods and taking good photos. The catch is that this is a full day on the road, with only about an hour at several major stops.

Key points

• Private vehicle: Your group travels alone in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide who also drives.
• Four major Ubud sights: See Tegenungan Waterfall, Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tirta Empul Temple.
• Useful inclusions: Tickets, lunch, water, parking, and petrol are covered, so the $66.97 price is easier to judge upfront.
• Hotel pickup: Collection and drop-off are offered across Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Benoa, and Denpasar.
• Good photo potential: Expect waterfalls, rice fields, macaques, temple courtyards, and wide green views.
• Flexible feel: Since only your group participates, you can ask questions and make the most of your time with the guide.

Why a private vehicle matters around Ubud

Ubud’s sights do not form a compact walking circuit. Tegenungan Waterfall is away from the center, Tegalalang lies in the hills, and Tirta Empul is in Tampaksiring. Monkey Forest is closer to Ubud proper, but fitting all four sites into one day still means covering a lot of ground.

That makes the private car more than a comfort perk. You avoid the strain of self-driving and can keep your belongings with your group. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and your English-speaking guide also serves as the driver, giving you one point of contact for the day.

Pickup begins around 8:30 am, with hotel collection included in a long list of southern Bali areas. You need to be ready in your lobby at the agreed time. Since the tour lasts about nine hours, plan for a substantial day rather than a quick half-day outing.

The private format is especially useful for couples, families, and small groups with different interests. You are not sharing the vehicle with strangers, and only your own group takes part. That can make a busy sightseeing day feel less rigid.

Tegenungan Waterfall: a strong first stop

The day begins at Tegenungan Waterfall, with about an hour set aside and admission included. The attraction is known for its broad cascade and scenic setting, making it a good place to start with a clear visual reward.

You can expect a nature stop rather than a long guided history lesson. The main appeal is the sound and movement of the falling water, along with photo opportunities around the viewing areas. The visit is short enough to keep the schedule moving, but long enough to enjoy the setting without treating it as a rushed roadside pause.

The main thing to consider is the time limit. An hour gives you a taste of Tegenungan, not an unhurried day beside the falls. If you want to linger at every viewpoint, this itinerary may feel brisk. Still, the included ticket and direct transport make it a practical way to add the waterfall to a larger Ubud day.

Monkey Forest: macaques and old temple grounds

Next comes the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, with about an hour inside. This is not simply a place to see monkeys. The forest also contains ancient Hindu temples, so the visit combines wildlife with Balinese religious architecture.

The Balinese long-tailed macaques are the obvious draw. You may see them eating, playing, or grooming one another among the trees. Their activity gives the stop a lively, unpredictable quality, though you should follow your guide’s advice and treat the animals with care.

An hour is enough for a focused visit, especially if your goal is to see the macaques and get a feel for the temple grounds. It is not much time for a slow walk through every part of the sanctuary. The short stop works well in a packed day, but anyone wanting a quieter forest visit may prefer more time here.

This is also one of the places where a guide can add value beyond driving. An English-speaking guide can help you understand what you are seeing and keep the visit organized. Krisna is specifically praised for managing the timing of stops and helping with photographs, two useful skills at a busy attraction.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace: Bali’s classic green view

The tour then heads to Tegalalang Rice Terrace in the hilly village of Ceking. You get about 45 minutes at the rice terraces, followed by a longer lunch stop in the same general area.

Tegalalang is known for its stepped fields and the traditional subak irrigation system. Coconut trees and layered planting create the familiar Bali view that fills many postcards. The appeal is visual, but the terraces also show how farming and water management shape rural life.

The short viewing period means you should arrive ready to look, walk a little, and take photos. Do not expect a long agricultural visit or an extended hike through every terrace. The schedule gives you the signature scene without allowing the rice fields to consume the entire day.

I like the pairing of the terrace stop with lunch. You get the scenic view first, then time to sit down rather than eating in the vehicle or squeezing a meal into a short break.

Lunch with a view in Tegalalang

Lunch lasts about 90 minutes, which is one of the more generous pauses in the schedule. You choose from the available package menu and eat while looking out over green surroundings.

The meal is included, but the available choices are tied to the package rather than presented as a fully open-ended restaurant visit. If you have strong dietary needs or food preferences, check the menu options before booking. The information provided does not list the dishes, so you should not assume every choice will suit you.

Still, the lunch stop improves the rhythm of the day. Waterfall, forest, terrace, and temple visits involve a fair amount of moving around, and a proper seated meal gives you time to rest. Bottled water is also included, a small but useful detail in Bali’s warm conditions.

The view is part of the experience. You are not stopping only to refuel. You are given time to eat with the Tegalalang greenery in front of you, which makes this pause feel connected to the setting rather than separate from it.

Tirta Empul: a temple built around sacred water

The final major stop is Tirta Empul Temple, with about an hour included. Dating from 962, the temple complex was built around a natural spring in Tampaksiring and remains an important place of Hindu worship.

The temple’s bathing pools are used by worshippers for purification. That gives this stop a different character from the waterfall and rice terrace. You are not just visiting a scenic site. You are entering a place that continues to serve a religious purpose.

I recommend approaching Tirta Empul with respect and patience. Pay attention to temple conduct and follow your guide’s instructions. The schedule gives you time to see the complex and understand its importance, though an hour may feel short if you want a slow, detailed visit.

For many people, this will be the most meaningful stop of the day. Tegenungan supplies natural drama, Tegalalang supplies the famous views, and Monkey Forest brings close-up animal encounters. Tirta Empul adds cultural context and a living religious setting.

What the $66.97 price really covers

At $66.97 per person, the tour is easiest to judge as a bundled private day rather than as four separate admissions. The package includes the air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking guide-driver, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, parking, and petrol.

That list removes several costs that can make a private outing harder to price. You do not need to arrange separate transport between each stop, pay admission at the gate, or budget for fuel and parking along the way. Gratuities are optional and are not included.

The value depends on your group size. Solo participants or couples pay more per person for a private vehicle, but they also avoid joining strangers and gain direct attention from the guide. For a family or small group, the shared private-car format can look more attractive than buying several separate transport services.

The tour is also useful if you want predictability. You know the major stops, meal, transport, and tickets are handled in one booking. The tradeoff is less freedom to replace a site with something else, since the day is built around four named attractions.

Guide service and the best use of a private day

The guide speaks English and drives, so you should expect a practical combination of transport and sightseeing help. The guide can explain the sites, help keep the day on schedule, and assist with basic photo-taking.

Krisna deserves special mention because his service is praised for more than simply getting from place to place. He is noted for choosing timing that helps avoid crowds and for acting as a photographer. That matters at scenic stops, where a good picture often depends on knowing where to stand and when to take it.

Because the tour is private, you can ask questions without worrying about holding up a larger group. You can also tell the guide which stops matter most to you. The listed timing is fairly fixed, though, so do not assume every stop can be extended without affecting the rest of the day.

There are also many listed pass-by points, but they are not stops. Treat them as sights seen from the vehicle rather than included visits. The four main attractions are where your walking and admission time are concentrated.

Who will enjoy this Ubud tour most

I would look closely at this tour if you want to see several famous Ubud-area sights in one day and prefer not to drive. It suits first-time visitors who want a broad introduction, as well as families and small groups that value a private vehicle.

It is also a good fit if you care about photographs. You get waterfalls, macaques, temple architecture, rice terraces, and green hill views in one outing. The guide’s ability to help with photos adds practical value, especially for couples who normally have to ask strangers to take pictures.

The tour is less suitable if you want long, quiet visits at one or two places. The schedule covers four major stops, with roughly an hour at the waterfall, an hour at Monkey Forest, 45 minutes at Tegalalang, 90 minutes for lunch, and an hour at Tirta Empul. That is efficient, but not slow.

You should also be comfortable spending much of the day in the vehicle between attractions. Ubud’s sights are spread out, and the tour’s strength is linking them in one private route. The transport is part of the solution, but it also takes time.

Practical details before you book

The start time is 8:30 am, and pickup is available from Sanur, Ubud, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Benoa, and Denpasar. Confirm that your hotel falls within the service area and wait in the lobby at the scheduled time.

Confirmation is provided when you book, and customer support is available by phone and WhatsApp around the clock. That is useful if you need to clarify pickup arrangements before the day begins.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that period are not accepted for a refund. The cutoff uses local time, so check the exact deadline carefully.

The tour is described as suitable for most participants, but the supplied details do not give a full accessibility description. If you have mobility concerns, ask the provider about the walking surfaces and access at each stop before booking.

Should you book the Bali All-Inclusive Ubud Tour?

Book it if you want a private, well-covered day that takes in Ubud’s main natural, cultural, and scenic sights without the work of self-driving. The combination of tickets, lunch, water, parking, petrol, and hotel transport gives the $66.97 price clear value, particularly for small groups.

The strongest reasons to choose it are the private vehicle, the four varied stops, and the guide service. Krisna’s praised timing and photography help show what a good guide can add to a standard sightseeing route.

Skip it if your ideal day means staying in one place, spending hours at each attraction, or choosing every stop yourself. This is a full schedule with real driving time. For a first look at Ubud’s major sights, though, it is a practical and appealing choice. The 4.9 rating from 17 reviews and 100 percent recommendation mark support that the experience is delivering what it promises.

FAQ

How long does the Ubud tour last?

The tour lasts approximately nine hours.

What time does the tour start?

The scheduled start time is 8:30 am.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are offered in Sanur, Ubud, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Benoa, and Denpasar.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour or activity.

What attractions are included?

The tour visits Tegenungan Waterfall, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegalalang for lunch, and Tirta Empul Temple.

Are entrance tickets included?

Yes. Admission fees for the listed attractions are included.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is included, with food selected from the available package menu.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations and changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.