Ten hours, lunch, a swing
Full-day private tour of Ubud with a jungle swing
★ 5.0 · 9,225 traveler reviews
- Pricefrom $59
- Time10 hrs
- Should plans shiftIncluded
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The practical part
In the day, in your bag, paid at the gate
Included4
- Ten hours with a live guide in English
- Lunch at a jungle restaurant
- A private group of up to 15
- A swing set over the jungle
Bring3
- Cash in small notes for gate fees
- A sarong or covered shoulders for the temple
- Water and a dry shirt for the waterfall
Outside the price2
- Entrance tickets, unless the listing says so
- Tips, drinks and the swing fee if charged
10hours
the listed length of the private day
7stops
named in the listing, each with its own time
9,225reviews
behind a rating of 4.98 on the listing
20minutes
drive north from Ubud to the terraces
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Four Ubud days, same rows
This private ten-hour day with a swing, a nine-hour day with a coffee stop, a waterfall-led private day and a pick-your-own-stops private day.
Each day's lowest listed price as its booking page shows it today; per person or per vehicle varies by listing, so look at the unit at checkout.
Reviews
How the scores are spread
4.9
★★★★★9,225 reviews from verified bookings
We set off at 9 and no stop felt crowded; our driver-guide arrived on time, explained each place and took photos of us all day.
JimAugust 2026
The forest, the swing, lunch and the waterfall in one day made it the highlight of our Bali stay, and our guide kept us comfortable and laughing.
IvaTanakiOctober 2025
A friendly driver-guide covered every sight; we added a coffee tasting, lunch was included and good, and the swing was the high point.
AndrewOctober 2025
The forest was full of monkeys and we could walk right through the rice terraces, my favorite part; wear sturdy shoes.
NancyMay 2025
Pickup and drop-off were smooth, and our guide reshaped the plan when heavy rain came and helped us get good photos at the waterfall.
TeeMay 2025
We were contacted before the day, our driver-guide never rushed us, and lunch had a lovely view over the valley.
ShaviFebruary 2025
the circuit
Seven stops, one private vehicle, a full day
The day this page sells is a private Ubud tour with lunch and a live guide in English, listed at 10 hours and capped at 15 people. Seven stops carry listed times: the Sacred Monkey Forest for 60 minutes, the Tegallalang rice terrace for 45, a jungle restaurant with a swing for 60, Tirta Empul for 60, Tegenungan waterfall for 45, then the market and the palace for 30 minutes each.
Together the stops add up to 330 minutes, which leaves 270 minutes of the day unassigned, and the road between the stops has to fit inside them. The itinerary guide on this site sets the order against opening hours and weather, and shows where a stop can be shortened if the day runs long.
The listing is written for travelers who have a single day and want the sights on its list without arranging each ride themselves. It does not say what time the day starts or whether hotel pickup is included, so those two lines are worth confirming before you pay.
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Macaques, green steps, spring water and a long swing
Photos from the Ubud day route
the ground
Where the circuit runs: Ubud and its hills
Ubud sits in Gianyar Regency in central Bali, and its name comes from the Balinese word ubad, meaning medicine. Jalan Raya Ubud is the town's main street and crosses it from east to west. South of it run two long roads, Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Hanoman.
The terraces at Tegallalang are a short 20-minute drive north of Ubud. Tegenungan waterfall lies on the Petanu River in Gianyar Regency, close to Ubud. The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, stands where Monkey Forest road meets Jalan Raya Ubud.
Ubud is compact and sloping, and the ministry's town page suggests walking, or renting a bicycle or motorbike. A private vehicle links the far corners of the circuit, which a walker could not cover in a single day.
Open dates and pricesWeather
Ubud's seasons in numbers
Typical highs and lows for the middle of each month, from Denpasar airport's 1991 to 2020 record 29 km away on the coast; Ubud sits inland, the file counts no rainy days, and we compute the daylight ourselves.
Touch a month and its warmth appears.
Usual peak warmthGHCN-Daily station archive of the US NCEI 1991 to 2020 · Station Ngurah Rai airport, southern Bali
driver, guide
A driver who guides, and a group of your own
The listing calls the day a private tour with a live guide in English and a maximum group size of 15. In the reviews the same person drives and guides: he explains what each place is, takes photographs for the guests, and several reviewers name their driver and recommend asking for him again.
One reviewer expected a driver and a guide and was told the driver was only a driver, so if you want a guide who explains each stop, state that when you book and ask the operator to confirm it in writing before the day.
To compare the options, the guide to Ubud private tour guides on this site sets a driver-only charter against a live guide and a customized day, with the limits and starting prices of each, and its calculator prices every one for your group.
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Your Ubud day
Spend one full day around Ubud.
Choose when and how many of you are going; cancellation stays free until 24 hours before the start.
rain and shine
Dry months, wet months and what rain does to the day
Across most of the country, Java and Bali among it, Indonesia Travel sets the dry months between April and October and the wet months between November and March. In the Japan Meteorological Agency's Denpasar normals, January brings 350.7 mm, February 289.8 mm and March 231.1 mm, while July brings 27.6 mm.
Denpasar is on the southern coast and Ubud lies inland, so take those figures as the outline of a typical year, not a forecast for your day. In the wet months Tegenungan has a stronger flow and its paths can be slippery.
Reviews of the day describe guides adapting the plan when rain came, for instance by fitting in more indoor stops. A cancellation window that runs to 24 hours before the start also lets you watch the forecast first.
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9,225 travelers scored this day
4.9
Excellent★★★★★
- Scored 5 stars99%
- Scored 4 stars1%
- Scored 3 stars0%
- Scored 2 stars0%
- Scored 1 star0%
The bars sort all 9,225 ratings by star, the way Viator counts them. The overall score across 9,225 ratings is 5.0.
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by the star
How travelers scored the day, star by star
The listing is rated 4.98 from 9,225 reviews. The star split shows 9,093 five-star ratings, 120 four-star, 7 three-star, 3 two-star and 2 one-star.
A spread this lopsided is common for a guided day built around the guests, and the small tail is still worth reading before you pay. The booking page shows the individual reviews, and the cards further down restate what some of them say in our own words.
The reviews we read return to the same points: a driver who doubles as a guide, stops that do not feel rushed, photographs taken for the guests and the jungle lunch. A few mention long traffic between stops, and one calls the terraces crowded, so the picture is warm but not uniform.
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FAQ
Questions about a day in Ubud,answered straight.
How long is the Ubud day tour?
A full 10-hour day, per the listing.
The listing describes a 10-hour private tour with lunch and a live guide in English.
Which stops does the Ubud day tour include?
Seven stops.
The Monkey Forest, Tegallalang terrace, a jungle restaurant with a swing, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan, the market and the palace.
Is lunch included on the Ubud day tour?
Yes, the listing says lunch.
It names a jungle restaurant stop of 60 minutes; the listing does not say what the meal costs or includes.
Is the Ubud day tour private?
Yes, your group has the guide and car to itself.
The listing calls it a private tour with a maximum group size of 15.
What language will the guide use?
English.
The listing gives a live tour guide in English; other languages are not listed.
Are entrance tickets included?
The listing is silent on it.
It is silent on tickets, the swing fee and hotel pickup, so confirm all three before you pay.
Can I cancel the Ubud day tour?
Yes, at no cost until 24 hours ahead.
The listing allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund.
What does the Ubud day tour cost?
From $59.
That is the starting price on the listing, and the booking page shows the total for your date and group.
Where do the stops lie?
Around Ubud, in Gianyar Regency.
The Tegallalang terraces are a short 20-minute drive north of Ubud, and Tegenungan is on the Petanu River, close to town.
What happens in the rain?
Expect more rain from November to March.
Indonesia Travel sets the wet months from November to March across most of Java and Bali, and cancellation stays free until 24 hours before.
between gates
Traffic, and the hours that belong to the road
A 10-hour day in Ubud is partly a day in a vehicle. The listing assigns 330 minutes to the seven stops and leaves 270 unassigned. That slack is where the driving, the parking and the waiting at gates have to go.
Reviewers mention it. One traveler who gave three stars says traffic took a large share of the day, while still praising the guide and the jungle lunch. Another advises leaving earlier if you can, and a third calls the day long but says it never felt rushed.
Tell the driver at the start which stop you would drop if time runs short. A private tour is the format where that request is easy to make, and the stops at the end of the list are the natural candidates.
Open dates and prices9,093five-star
Ratings, tallied
9,093 of the 9,225 ratings are five-star.
A further 120 travelers gave four stars, 7 gave three, 3 gave two and 2 gave one, which is the full spread on the Viator record for this day.
clothes and conduct
Clothing for the day and what to leave behind
Cloth comes first. Visitors must wear a kamen cloth and a shawl before they enter the Tirta Empul pool area, and should bring a change of clothes. The Monkey Forest asks visitors to dress appropriately and discourages revealing clothing.
At the forest do not bring food or drinks, because the monkeys may grab anything edible. Do not touch the monkeys, keep a respectful distance, and avoid looking a monkey in the eye.
The terraces ask for water and sunscreen, and for shoes that grip on steps. One reviewer who walked all the way through the terraces advises sturdy shoes, and another warns of a lot of walking and stairs across the day.
Open dates and pricesA private full day
Monkeys and rice terraces.A swing over the jungle.Lunch built into the day.
The Ubud day tour we send you to is a private tour on Viator that visits the Sacred Monkey Forest, the Tegallalang terraces, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan waterfall, the market and the palace, with lunch at a jungle restaurant and a swing. It lasts 10 hours, starts from $59 and is rated 4.98 from 9,225 reviews.
You can cancel free up to a day before the Ubud tour
cash and tickets
Gate money the booking may not cover
The listing does not say whether entrance tickets are included, so plan for the Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul as separate costs until the operator confirms otherwise. The sanctuary lists an adult ticket at IDR 130,000 and a child ticket at IDR 100,000, and at Tirta Empul an adult pays IDR 50,000 and a child IDR 25,000.
Bali's tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per foreign tourist is separate from all of that. The gate-fees guide on this site lays each figure out with its source, and its calculator turns the starting price of the day into a total for your group.
Small notes matter. The ministry advises carrying cash at the terrace entrance swing, and renting a sarong and shawl at Tirta Empul runs around Rp10,000 to Rp15,000.
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swing and lunch
The jungle restaurant: lunch, and a swing over the valley
The third stop combines lunch and a swing: the listing describes a jungle restaurant for good food in a natural setting and a jungle swing inside the restaurant overlooking the jungle, for 60 minutes in all. Reviewers who mention the swing call it the highlight, or say it is a little scary at first and then thrilling.
The listing does not say whether the swing carries a fee or what the safety arrangements are. Australia's travel advice says to ask about safety and rescue procedures before an adventure activity and to use the safety gear provided. The swing guide on this site lists the questions to ask.
Allow for sharing. In a group of up to 15 an hour is split between a meal and the ropes, so ask your driver whether the stop can run a little longer if you would like more than one turn.
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this day suits
Who this Ubud route suits, and who will not
It suits travelers with a single day who want the sights on the listing without arranging each ride: the forest, the terraces, a temple, a waterfall and a swing, with lunch and a driver who knows the roads.
It suits less well anyone who wants a slow, quiet day: a full day with seven stops and long drives is a lot. Reviewers who liked it called it full but not rushed, one said it was a long day, and another said the terraces felt crowded and touristy.
For a quieter angle on the same town, the guide to non-touristy Ubud on this site is the place to start, and the itinerary guide shows how to drop stops and shorten the day.
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Before you book: free cancellation and what to confirm
You can cancel at no charge up to a day before the start and get your money back in full; the day is listed from $59. Viator shows the open dates and the price for your party.
Confirm in writing whether tickets are included, whether the swing has a fee, whether hotel pickup is part of the price, and whether the price is per person or per vehicle. The listing does not state any of these four things.
Then choose a date. The booking box on this page opens Viator's live calendar; nothing in it is typed by us, and the free-cancellation window leaves room to adjust if the forecast changes.
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