We would highly recommend this experience! Juli was an especially amazing driver. He was very knowledgeable and made great conversation. He even added a special stop to a local coffee plantation as soon as he heard that we love coffee! We would recommend this trip and Juli to anyone looking to discover Bali and Ubud from a local!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- English Speaking Driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- All Fees and Taxes
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Ubud Monkey Forest is a small rain forest dwelt by some group of monkeys and other tropical animals. It is strategically located in the hearth of Ubud Village. Monkey Forests in Balinese language called Wanara Wana are spread out in the island and Ubud Monkey Forest itself own very important function of the continuity the monkey habitat in Bali. Meanwhile the local community own important role to keep this forest naturally in order to all wild animals able to live smoothly. About 1.056 monkeys live in this sanctuary. Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud is the famous tourist attraction in Ubud.
The Ubud Tegalalang rice terrace is designed very beautiful with exquisite hollowing rice field and precisely located on the hill bank. In this place, you will see the Balinese farmer do their rice field in oblique area complete with its system irrigation. You will enjoy the beautiful panorama of valley with rice terrace and coconut trees ornament it.
Tirta Empul Temple It is a myth described on a manuscript called Usana Bali says that a Balinese arrogant king named Maya Denawa did not believe in God, and objected the people to worship god. Later the punishment for the king came. The warior of Bhatara Indra arrived to attack Maya Denawa and put him away from the throne. But Maya Denawa used chemical weapons causing all the warriors of Bhatara Indra were poisoned to dead. Seeing this Bhatara Indra than planted his pole to the earth, and sprang water. This water was used to spray the dead warriors, and they alive back. So this water source until now is believed to be the source of life and prosperity. It is especially correct if we associate this water spring with the irrigation system around the area, as it gives hundreds of hectares of rice field from Tampaksiring until Pejeng areas.
Tegenungan is one of the few waterfalls in Bali that isn’t situated in the highlands or mountains. It is not really that tall, only approximately 15 meters high, so you can actually jump right into the waterfall (only after you pay your insurance). Tegenungan waterfall is unique for its lush green surroundings and heavy water flow, perfect for swimming and enjoying the fresh water.
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Reviews
Wayan was a outstanding tour guide: warm, respectful around the monkeys, and make sure properly organized. The timing at Tegalalang avoided rush-hour crowds, and the smooth transfer to Tegenungan Waterfall let us enjoy the whole afternoon. Highly recommended!
Wayan was the best. Our private tour was customized to our desires. Not only driving us around, also an excellent photographer, provided knowledge that only those that live in Bali know, and made our suggestions even better! Highly recommend!!!!
What an incredible day tour with the best guide Wayan! He was very engaging and knowledgeable- a great guide and teacher on balinese culture. We went to two temples, a coffee plantation and the rice terraces- particularly loved the melukat ritual (bring a towel and change of clothes!) Highlight of my bali trip!
All the experiences and how willing and knowledgeable Wayan was about anything and everything. Wayan would get us early or late, be out until 12am with us. Not complaints has always been amazing. Would recommend and will be with Wayan next time too
Wayan was very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond with what we wanted to do and even suggested better places. He knew the answers to all our questions and he was very friendly. I would highly recommend him as your driver, he will not disappoint. Thank you Wayan, see you next time.
We had an amazing time with our Guide Putu Praha. He was very relaxed and flexible to make our experience personalized. He was giving us many tips during the trip and helped us taking pictures. He is very good at it :)
Artha was a great driver and tour guide for us during our first visit to Bali! He was very kind and knowledgeable. He helped us plan our days to the fullest and was always patient with us. He is wonderful with children and I would highly recommend him to all my friends and family!
Artha was our driver and he took care of everything we needed while in Bali to make it a perfect trip. He was very knowledgable of the history of Bali, drove us safely to all destinations, helped us get into each place we visited, assisted us with picking out traditional clothing for a wedding and even assisted the wedding party with suiting up in their traditional attire. He was exceptional with our 3 year old son. Highly recommend!
The tour was the best of Ubud spots and our driver Juli was fantastic. He spent lots of time and showed us additional sites. Highly recommended and request Juli!
This is a great shore excursion for cruise passengers. We were picked up by Putu for our private tour directly at the cruise terminal. Putu was attentive and knowledgeable and we had a great day. Visited the Monkey Sanctuary Temples, the terraced rice fields, had lunch overlooking a beautiful waterfall and finally visited a stunning temple before returning to the ship in plenty of time.
Putu our driver/guide met us at the cruise terminal. Having messaged via WhatsApp in advance it was easy to find him. The car was modern, comfortable and well air conditioned. Our itinerary was set out and we made a few adjustments as we needed to be back at the cruise terminal by 4.30 and were concerned about traffic. We visited the Monkey Sanctury which was interesting and then the beautiful rice terraces. We then had lunch in a beautiful restaurant overlooking the Tegenungan Falls. Our final stop was a beautiful temple. Putu was an excellent driver and a friendly, informative and professional guide. I can thoroughly recommend this tour and, of course, Putu for any cruise passenger stopping in Benoa Port.
Brilliant tour guide Putu. He kept me informed throughout and was really friendly. Having a private tour meant I could do things at my own pace and was collected from my cruise ship. Thank you Putu for a great day.
We spent a lovely day with Wayan, seeing wonderful sights and learning so much about about Bali. Wayan was extremely knowledgeable, kind and considerate. His vehicle was new, comfortable and the air conditioning was oh so nice. He was flexible to our wishes and modified the tour to our desires. I cannot imagine a better tour than what Wayan provided us.
Great day spent with Wayan. He showed us so many interesting things and talked a lot about the local culture. He was always so kind in dropping us off at a site and then parking his lovely car. Highly recommend spending the day with Wayan and this interesting tour.
This was a great trip… “Made” was a great driver and we really enjoyed our time.. He showed us some greats spots.. You can’t go wrong with him👍👍
We only chose to take this tour as the shore excursions on our Celebrity cruise which looked interesting were all fully booked. We were lucky. It was an excellent tour which we thoroughly enjoyed and much better than the excursions organised by the cruise line, based on feed back from fellow cruise passengers. The itinerary is great and we enjoyed all the spots particularly the monkey park and waterfall. Our guide Made is friendly and knowledgeable and brought us to spots where we could take great pictures. He is also a great photographer. Possibly the only downside is the traffic jam along the way which was probably inevitable due to the large number of visitors from the cruise ship. But there were never any dull moments with Made entertaining us with information on Bali and its people’s way of life and his personal anecdotes. Thanks Made, for a day very well spent!!
Wayan gave us an incredible private tour through Ubud yesterday! From start to finish, he was professional, friendly, and full of local knowledge. He explained the history and culture of Bali with passion, and ensured we had the best experience. Wayan was also flexible with our schedule, allowing us to spend more time in places we loved. His warm personality made the tour even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a guide who goes above and beyond to make your day special, Wayan is the perfect choice!
We had the absolute best day with Juli! He was so kind and knowledgeable and showed us many beautiful places in Bali. We loved seeing the rice paddies and the temples. At our request, Juli took us to lunch at a local spot and we enjoyed traditional Balinese food. This tour was everything we hoped for and more and made our day in Bali one of our favorite days of our whole trip. We had a full 8 hours but still only scratched the surface of Bali so after our tour we definitely want to come back and spend more time here. This tour is amazing for cruise guests. Juli was there when we got off the ship and made sure to have us back in time with no stress.
We had a wonderful experience visiting breathtaking places. What made it even better, was the knowledge, stories and cultural experiences that our guide Wayan shared with us. It made the experience exceptional. We thank you
We had an amazing experience that was made even more wonderful by our host and guide Wayan. The places we went were special, but the knowledge, stories and cultural experiences that Wayan took the time to share made the day unforgettable. Thank you.
What a day! Wayan was a a fantastic driver and so knowledgeable about everything Bali & Ubud. A clean well presented car he was engaging and was a pleasure to spend the day with learning and being shown all the best local sights around Ubud. Pick up was prompt and he was a guide when he needed to be and let us explore on our own as well. A fantastic day and a great & memorable day!
This was a great tour to see several famous points around Ubud :) Our driver MJ was very friendly and had great knowledge about the area and places we went. We were able to stay in places as long or as short as we wanted, and MJ also stopped by the supermarket and ATM. Would recommened MJ and this tour to anyone who wanted to see the highlights of Ubud and have a fun day out!
Putu was a wonderful guide! We saw everything promised, and more. He was knowledgeable and flexible, fitting the day to our needs. One of the best days we've had yet!
Our tour guide, Putu, took us to all the amazing sites around Ubud. We told him we wanted to visit all the major sites in town, since we were just in(off a cruise ship)for just one day. He did it! He knew the answers to our questions, he knew how to handle the crazy traffic, and he sat and joined us for lunch! He was very enthusiastic and happy to share his country with us! Suksma, Putu!
Anyone looking for a cruise ship excursion should seriously book this tour! Private actually means just YOUR group (no 'last minute' add on folks from other groups) and 'all inclusive' was truly ALL inclusive. Mat was our tour guide and everything was amazing. Mat was at the port holding a sign with our name. We had a group of 9 ... and the van was clean, comfortable and airconditioned. The itinerary was busy (which is what we wanted) but we had plenty of time to explore and enjoy every stop. I will say that Mat made the tour special. While you can't pick your tour guide, it does make a difference. He educated and informed us about key things but was also quiet when he knew we wanted to 'experience' the beauty. Everything about our day was perfect, the sites, the lunch ... and getting back to the ship with plenty of time to spare! Thank you!
We had a large group of 40. We asked for 4 separate vans and we all had a fantastic trip. Each driver was well versed in Bali culture and areas. The All-inclusive package provided an excellent lunch. Rice terraces were amazing as the waterfalls and temples. Bali traffic slowed us down. A bit , however we had a great trip from our cruise ship. Highly recommend. 10stars
Juli was a very friendly, kind and relaxed guide. He was on time and told us a lot about the culture, religion and side seeing activities. By the way, he is also a good photographer. He drives safely and during the trip he explained everything well. He was also very patient. A good tip if you want to see Ubud in a short time. Keep up the good work Juli! 😃
This trip was incredible, our driver/guide (Made Sutiawan) was amazing. He went above and beyond to facilitate all our plans. I highly recommend his service.
Driver arrived on time! Very knowledgeable about the difference places. Took us to coffee plantation, Monkey Forest (over 1000 of monkey), Happy Swings Bali is a must 7 different photos opt, outfit for two including in price. This is a MUST only with - Happy Swings Bali! These guys are simply amazing: professional, and fun! Our pictures are simply amazing!!! Much better than the one by Rice Terrace had to pay extra for 1 outfit and photos! Rip off! Shame on you! We went to the healing and blessing temple and Water falls! Would been nice if we could stop for shopping in Ubud! But driver wouldn’t stop oh well found a driver that would take us!
Wow - what can I say? This was a day that made our jaws drop and really opened our eyes to what Bali is like outside of the beach resort setting. Juli was a fantastic host for the day ( so nice for an ‘English speaking guide’ to actually be able to hold a wide and varied conversation with you in such good English). After collecting us from our hotel we went to a coffee plantation that produced the famous (and expensive) Luwak - cat poo coffee made from foraged coffee beans that had been eaten and partly digested by forest dwelling civet wild cats. More expensive than gold!!! We had extensive tour and tasting of coffees and teas and just had to buy some to take home. Then we went on to the Monkey Forest at Ubud where not only did we get to see a lot of monkeys, but Juli also gave us a n in depth explanation about how religion and village/community life were linked and how Balinese society is set up. This was re-enforced several times during the day as we went through our journey. We then went to the rice terraces for lunch and jaw dropping views across the rice terraces. Lunch was really tasty and we chose authentic Balinese dishes although there was a wide choice available. At the rice terraces themselves - there are a number of opportunities (swings over long drops and zip wires across the valley) to lose your lunch - but we resisted! We then travelled to the Holy Spirit water spring temple, which was really special. Juli again provided more in depth informing about how the temples and the community and linked and how the religion is fundamental in almost everything in Balinese traditional life. Last stop was at some really impressive waterfalls and this was easily the most ‘commercialised’ area of the day - but hey, nothing wrong with that. We then returned to our hotel after a full 10 hours out. We were shattered so can only imagine how Juli must have felt as he had a 90 minute drive home. All day, Juli was amazing, humorous, helpful and understanding of our requests. We really felt the day was about us and what we wanted to achieve. There was no clock - we finish when we finish. Really guest focussed. Everything was included in the cost except gratuities. So pick up, transport, entrance fees, lunch (off an a la carte menu!) was covered. Needless to say, we were more than happy to give Juli gratuities and he made it the best day we could have hoped for! It’s very difficult to see what we saw in one day without someone like Juli’s help and would recommend him and his company 1000%
The trip with Juli was the highlight of our visit to Bali. As a tour guide he was incredibly knowledgeable about the site visits and Balinese culture. His restaurant selection for lunch was local and superb. We will use Juli again for our tours in Bali. Highly recommended!!!
Great trip where you can see some details about the culture,nature and people! If you want a great guider & driver ask about Ary! We were so happy and satisfied:)
Thanks Juli for a wonderful day trip. This was a last minute decision and we are so happy we did it. Juli picked us up at 8am sharp and it was a full day of sightseeing. We saw so many of the Ubud highlights and Juli is extremely knowledgeable of the area and sights. Thanks for a wonderful day Juli, Greg & Chia
Wow! What a wonderful day! This tour with Putu enabled us to see so much of Bali in one day. We came to Bali by cruise ship. Putu met us at the Port and showed us the art of making Batik, wood carving, the Monkey Forrest, rice paddies, the coffee from civet droppings, the Pura Tirka Empul ( cleansing temple) and the fabulous waterfall and valley (tenganungan waterfall). Fees to enter these attractions were not included, but the charges are minimal. Be sure to bring cash. You will need it to enter the temple, monkey forrest, waterfall and rice fields, but the amount needed is less than 250,000 riupiah (about $20 US) each. We bought Batik items and a delicious lunch. Those businesses took credit cards.
We had a fantastic tour with our driver Juli. The tour covered several main highlights of Ubud and we were also taken to a coffee plantation which was very interesting and definitely worth a visit. Juli was delightful to spend the day with, is very knowledgable and has impeccable English. Moreover he was very flexible and considerate when we needed to change our itinerary on the day. This was our first time in Bali and we will definitely be contacting Juli on our next trip and would recommend him to all family and friends.
Putu gave us an amazing day exploring Bali. We saw so much! I was able to purchase a batik shirt for my husband and a jacket and handbag for myself. There was a very interesting batik demonstration with plenty of time to shop afterwards. We also stopped at a woodcarving enterprise. We saw the men carving and then got to explore their remarkable creations. We also walked through the monkey jungle. The monkey jungle is a must when visiting Balu! Putu took such great care of us. He dropped us off near the attractions and picked us up, keeping our walking to a minimum. We had a delicious lunch near the rice fields. We also saw the "cleansing temple", which was amazing! Our last stop was an overlook of a beautiful waterfall! Breathtaking! You will not regret booking this comprehensive tour of Bali!
The tour was great and hit all of the fantastic sites in Ubud not to mention some fantastic food at Boni Bali! We really enjoyed the water temple (Tirta). The rice fields were beautiful and the swing was a great addition. The monkey forest was fun. Our guide, Juli, was fantastic. Full of great information and even made an extra stop for us at a silver shop. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bali and wanting to hit all the great attractions in Ubud.
Juli was a wonderful guide for Bali! He was so considerate of our needs and preferences and did everything to make us comfortable. His English is good, too. We enjoyed all the places he took us and his explanations. This is a great choice for a day in Bali! Thank you, Juli.
How fortunate we were that the tour we THOUGHT we had signed up for from our cruise shop WASN'T booked. My wife went online and found Juli -- and for this Day 2 (and last) in Bali we got to go with him wherever we wanted -- with his expert guidance. We managed a morning visit to a coffee plantation and the monkey temple, a delicious local lunch in gorgeous surroundings, viewing rice terraces and then waterfall -- and back to the ship -- for an excellent price. He was a cheerful and kind guide and good safe driver. An easy and perfect day in paradise.
We made the Tour „Best of Ubud“. Our Guide was Wayan.. Our Guide was exzellent. Our ship was late, but Wayan was flexible and made everything. The tour was great - the best. We got lots of Information about Culture and history as well as religion. The lunch was wonderful at a Great Place. We recommend Best of Ubud with Wayan.
Juli was great! He was super flexible with the activities because to be honest i was extremely tired 😅 so we did a bit of an accelerated itinerary. It was nice to be able to do everything without it taking all day.
Great man. We had a beautiful time in 7 diferent places in Ubud. Best in Bali. He was so professional, kind and friendly. Best time ever for real. We went on double honeymoon with our friends and he was our tour guide for 1 day. But then we decided to continue to spend few more days in hus company!
We went with Matt,in the Monkey Forest,Rice terrace,tirta Empul,fall water and in the coffe roasted.Matt made our day easy nice and funny.I highly recommend this tour and this Amazing guía and better person.Matt you get our heart,thanks a lot for you kindness and all the lovely photos
Made was our driver and guide… excellent service and patience he demonstrated. The tour is one of our highlights thus far in Bali. The healing water at Tirta Empul temple was amazing and spiritual… Made provided information and historical guidance. Our guide was excellent and the tour was well worth it.
There are no words to describe how amazing this trip was! We had the best first day in Bali with our Driver Ketut Ajus. He made sure we had a chill and funday, according to our preferences. He knew all the good spots and the fastest ways to get into the attractions. Bonus tip: he is the BEST photographer (almost like a human drone 😂). Can’t suggest this trip more!
Book this tour! Artha was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure I had a great time and saw as much as possible during my limited time in Bali. I had a great time and learned so much from him. I cannot say enough about how great this day was. Definitely the highlight of my trip!
Bali is beautiful, but if you want to enhance your experience to another level, Wayan is the guide you need to have! Always available, patient, friendly, kind, professional and with a great sense of humour, Wayan will be, on top of that, your perfect group photograph! I can’t wait to return to Bali, for him to make us discover new places of his beautiful country!
Dear future clients using this service, I never ever though that a driver in Bali could be such a game changer. Our trip literally from day 1 after leaving the Airport was perfect. We were picked up, we were taken care of through out the trip, we were entertained. Juli (Wajan) our driver was always like a personal assistant, a local guide in many ways. He never interfered with our privacy but also always shared stories of value when we asked. It made the whole two week trip a completely different experience and allowed a deeper connection to what is really going on in Bali, what the people are, what the culture and traditions are in reality not on the internet. And by the way we used this tourism company and their services on 4 occasions during our stay not just the Ubud tour. Last, but not least the biggest most valuable trait was flexibility. Our driver was always ready to meet our needs and ideas. There was no fixed unchangeable plan. We could interact, we could have a perfect time how we wanted with the help of a professional and very client oriented trip assistant. Honestly a very rare experience nowadays no matter where you go and what country you visit! Thank you Juli and your team and of course your family for everything! We we will recommend you to anyone coming to visit Bali and we will know who to call when we return.
Juli was a great driver, very smooth and knew the tour areas very well. He will escort you everywhere and make sure you’re safe. He was very helpful. Thank you Juli for your time! Had a lot of fun.
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