Ubud Customized Tour: Pick Ubud Attractions as Your wish

Traditional Balinese House Compound is located in the village of Batuan, Gianyar regency, Bali. It is 45 minutes drive from Denpasar airport. The buildings are mostly designed by Balinese architectures taking daily social Balinese life concept pointing out the hospitality. It is very charming concept of house building consisted on several building with different purpose of activities. The Balinese family compound comprises a rectangular perimeter wall and several important structures, each significant and carefully laid out. The Balinese think that the family compound reflects the human body and the first step in building a new compound is consulting a Balinese calendar to choose a suitable day to buy the land and start work.

Batuan Temple is a secret Hindu temple set in the center of Batuan Village as a shrine for local people to worship the god. It is strategically located beside the main road from Denpasar City to Ubud or just 25 minutes to the south away from Ubud Village. It is a local village temple and a part of three major temples in a village that is called Tri Khayangan. Batuan Temple is also called Pura Desa beautifully designed with Balinese architecture and antique Balinese ornaments decorate the entire temple building including the entrance gate. This Batuan Temple has also featured three areas including Nista Mandala (outside area) Madya Mandala (Middle area) and Utama Mandala (Main temple area).

Tegenungan Waterfall is a popular, easily accessible waterfall near Ubud, Bali, known for its powerful flow, lush jungle setting on the Petanu River, and refreshing swimming spots in its natural pool. It's famous for its impressive height (around 15-20 meters) and the ability for visitors to get close to the falls via well-maintained stairs, offering great photo opportunities and a chance to cool off in the mist and water. The area features viewpoints, local cafes, souvenir shops, and sometimes even swings for memorable photos.

The Goa Gajah ‘Elephant Cave’ is an archeological site on the cool western borders of Bedulu Village, 6 km out of central Ubud. To the unknowing, Goa Gajah’s name can be slightly misleading, often creating an impression that the site is a gigantic dwelling full of elephants. After taking the flight of stone steps down to the Goa Gajah temple complex, you often don’t need more than an hour to explore and admire the relic-filled courtyard and view the rock-wall carvings. The site contains a namesake meditational cave, bathing pools and fountains.

Gunung Kawi Temple Tampaksiring is beautifully situated in a river valley surrounded by rice fields and jungle. This has been one of our favorite day trips for years. Gunung Kawi Temple is a collection of ten candi, created to evoke the appearance of temple fronts and designed to provide residence for the souls of ancient kings. The candi are hewn into the valley walls on both sides of the Pekerisan River. The Gunung Kawi Temple does have an interesting history. Inscriptions over each Candi approximate the date of construction to be in the 11th C. It is believed that each temple served as a memorial to a deified royalty principally because they are shaped like the burial towers, or Candi’s, found throughout Central Java.

Pura Mengening is one of Bali’s Bali‘s best-kept secrets and a true hidden gem. Tucked away in the shadows of the more popular Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring, Pura Mengening is a beautiful oasis surrounded by lush vegetation on all sides. Also, much like in Tirta Empul, its popular neighbour temple from down the street, you can take part in a water purification ritual but in a much more relaxed atmosphere with fewer other tourists. To help you plan your visit and get the most out of your time here, we put together this Temple Visiting Guide for Bali’s Pura Pura Mengening. Since Pura Mengening is one of three temples in the town of Tampaksiring, it’s easy to see several temples within a single day-trip from Ubud

Tirta Empul Temple is a significant Balinese Hindu water temple near Ubud, famous for its holy spring water used in purification rituals (melukat), where devotees cleanse themselves under 30 spouts dedicated to Vishnu. Founded in 926 AD, it's a cultural heritage site with ancient origins, connected to legends of God Indra, and features beautiful pools, shrines, and the nearby Presidential Palace (Istana Tampaksirig)

Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu is a hidden gem that radiates peace and spiritual energy. Far from the bustling crowds, this serene water temple offers a quiet sanctuary where visitors can immerse themselves in the island's natural beauty and rich spiritual traditions. Dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu god of preservation, the temple is renowned for its sacred springs, lotus-filled ponds, and tranquil water features. It's a perfect spot for those seeking a moment of reflection or meditation in a setting that feels worlds away from Bali’s more popular tourist destinations.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is famous for its stunning emerald-green, stepped rice paddies shaped by the traditional Balinese Subak irrigation system, offering picturesque views, cultural immersion, and photo opportunities, though it can get crowded, with small entrance fees and optional charges for activities like swings and local photos. Visitors can enjoy walks through the valley, see local farmers at work, and find cafes, but should be prepared for narrow, potentially slippery paths and support local vendors.

Happy Swing Bali (part of Bali Swing) is a famous adventure & photo spot in Tegallalang, Bali, offering giant swings over lush rice terraces for thrilling rides and iconic Instagram photos, featuring multiple swing types, nests, and photo spots with stunning jungle/valley views, operating daily (around 9 AM - 5 PM), popular for adventure seekers and nature lovers wanting that quintessential Bali experience

The Campuhan Ridge Walk is one of the most popular natural trails in Bali, and it’s a scenic trek along a ridge line above a beautiful lush and green valley below. If you’re going to spend time in Ubud, then you have to do the Campuhan Ridge Walk. It’s one of the most beautiful walks in Bali, and it’s truly spectacular in the late afternoon at sunset or in the early morning at sunrise.

Ubud Water Palace or Pura Taman Saraswati is an iconic, free-to-enter Balinese water temple in central Ubud dedicated to Dewi Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, known for its stunning lotus pond, intricate carvings, and nightly traditional dance shows. Built by artist I Gusti Nyoman Lempad for the Ubud Prince Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, it offers beautiful photo opportunities and a cultural experience through its gardens and performances, though the main shrine is for worship.

Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) is a historic royal residence in central Ubud, Bali, known for its stunning traditional Balinese architecture, intricate carvings, and as a hub for cultural performances like the nightly Legong Dance, offering a glimpse into the island's royal heritage and living art scene, still home to the royal family.

The Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) is a bustling, traditional marketplace in central Ubud, Bali, known for its wide array of local handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing, wood carvings, textiles, and art, directly across from the Ubud Royal Palace, offering a vibrant cultural shopping experience with lots of bargaining and unique Balinese items, plus a separate section for daily local goods

Ubud Monkey Forest (Mandala Suci Wenara Wana) is a sacred natural sanctuary in Padangtegal, Bali, home to over 1,200 long-tailed macaques, ancient temples (like Dalem Agung Padangtegal), and lush nutmeg forests, serving as a vital conservation, spiritual, and eco-tourism site reflecting the Balinese belief in harmony between humans, nature, and God (Tri Hita Karana). Visitors can explore marked paths, observe monkeys in their natural habitat, and see historic temples, but should follow rules like not feeding monkeys or making eye contact to ensure safety, as these animals are considered sacred guardians.