Bali Ubud Tour is the best activity for tourists. Ubud offers wonderful natural attractions. Furthermore, it also presents classic local culture and arts.
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Question: What to do in Ubud in 1 day?
Answer: The best things to do in Ubud for 1 day are taking a full-day trip to visit various attractions.
The unique arts and cultural Ubud activities we are going to visit are as follows:
- Holy Spring Tirta Empul Temple
- Handmade Batik, which is UNESCO’s Heritage
- Silver and gold crafting
- Wood carving workshop
- Painting gallery
We not only visit arts and cultural attractions. We will also visit a few beautiful natural attractions. The beautiful nature destinations that we are going to visit are as follows:
- Tegenungan Waterfall
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace
- And of course, the famous Luwak Coffee Plantation
Question: Is Ubud in Bali worth visiting?
Answer: Yes, it is worth visiting Ubud during your holiday in Bali.
Among many destinations, our full-day tours will visit the Ubud area. It always catches the attention of most visitors.
Question: Why is Ubud, Bali, famous?
Answer: The reasons Ubud, Bali is famous are its strategic location and the various attractions available. It offers both beautiful natural sites and traditional cultural attractions.
That is why it’s a popular must-visit area on the island.
Arrangement for Ubud Tour
Wondering how to arrange an exciting Ubud day trip? Skip the hassle, we have the perfect solution for you.
We have arranged a private package offer for you. We will present the best experience on the island.
We combine traditional culture and beautiful natural elements. It makes a perfect option not only for first-time visitors but also for every traveler who comes here.
Question: Is it worth your time doing a day trip to Ubud?
Answer: Yes, it is worth doing a day trip to Ubud. You will get a memorable and fun holiday on this journey.
Ubud Tour Package Inclusions
- Hotel pickup with default pickup time at 8.30 am
- Private standard vehicle with a capacity of 5 passengers
- Car parking and toll road fees Private driver service
- UNESCO Batik ticket entrance fee
- Silver & Gold Workshop ticket entrance fee
- Traditional Painting Gallery ticket entrance fee
- Wood Carving Workshop ticket entrance fee
- Tegenungan Waterfall ticket entrance fee
- Tegalalang Rice Terrace ticket entrance fee
- Luwak Coffee Plantation ticket entrance fee
- Tirta Empul Temple ticket entrance fee
- Hotel drop off after the trip finishes
How much does the tour to Ubud cost? The ticket package price for the Bali Ubud Tour is USD 10 per person. The car charter with driver service costs an extra USD 40 per vehicle.
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Itinerary and Things to Do in Ubud
Starting The Ubud Day Trip
We will begin our private Ubud tour with pick-up at your hotel lobby or another meeting point of your choice.
Visit the "UNESCO Heritage" Batik Making Process
Important Information of Batik Making Destination
- Address and Geolocation: Tohpati Village, Kesiman Kertalangu, East Denpasar, Denpasar City, Bali (Geolocation -8.635825, 115.255553). Recommended Batik art shops are Phalam Batik, Batik Popiler, Bidadari Batik, Legong Batik, and Sari Amerta Batik.
- Attraction Type: UNESCO Cultural Heritage/Cultural Attraction/Authentic Local Art Making Process/Art Workshop
- Opening Hours: Between 8 am to 6 pm in general (each shop has its own opening hours)
- Visitor Limitation: No Age Limit
- Average Visiting Time: 5 – 15 minutes for Batik making process explanation. Flexible timing can be applied if you need more time to see the finished products in their shop.
More Details About Authentic Handmade Batik Making
Visiting Tohpati Village is the first destination from our Ubud activities. Batik making in this village is popular as the best production on the island. Due to its uniqueness, UNESCO has awarded Indonesian Handmade Batik in October 2019. The award is “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”.
As a result of the awards, more tourists have taken an interest in Batik. They want to learn more about the traditional handmade Batik-making process.
It is one of the hidden gems of our country. On this occasion, it is a great honor for us to introduce you to one of the UNESCO Heritage sites. Especially, it is original from our country.
What is the main technique used in making Batik?
The authentic Batik making process utilizes the wax resist technique. This technique utilizes wax to maintain the details on the fabric. Without the wax, it will be difficult to preserve the small details. It is because color will spread between the fabric’s fibers.
Read more about Indonesian Batik Making in Bali as A UNESCO World Heritage
Visit the Silver and Gold Workshop
Important Information of Gold and Silver Making Destinations
- Address and Geolocation: Celuk Village, Batubulan, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali (Geolocation -8.602828, 115.259977). Recommended Gold and Silver art shops are Sari Dewi Gold and Silver Collection, Bali Artika Silver, Prapen Silver, and Yan Yan Silver.
- Attraction Type: Cultural Attraction/Authentic Local Art Making Process/Art Workshop
- Opening Hours: Between 8 am to 6 pm in general (each shop has its own opening hours)
- Visitor Limitation: No Age Limit
- Average Visiting Time: 5 – 15 minutes for the Silver and Gold making process explanation. Flexible timing can be applied if you need more time to see the finished products in their shop.
More Details About Local Silver and Gold Jewelry Making
After Batik making, we continue to visit Celuk Village. It is the center of Silver and Gold Jewelry production in Bali. Jewelry, as many people are aware, has become a symbol of wealth and prosperity. As a result, many people wear it to show off their social status.
But, some people also choose to own it for future savings and future investment. They buy it without wearing it in public. The original value of silver and gold jewelry is high. Additionally, artistic Balinese taste also adds more value to jewelry made here.
Many people are unaware of the jewelry-making process, considering its popularity. It is a good chance to visit one of the Silver-Gold workshops on this trip. It is because the location of Celuk Village is along the way of our journey. Moreover, the local Silver and Goldsmith allows the tourist to see the making process.
Read more about Handmade Jewelry of Bali Gold and Silver at Celuk Village
Visit the Painting Gallery
Balinese Painting at Batuan Village
Important Information of the Balinese Painting Gallery Destination
- Address and Geolocation: Batuan Village, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali (Geolocation -8.582176, 115.275046)
- Attraction Type: Cultural Attraction/Authentic Local Art Making Process/Art Workshop
- Opening Hours: Between 8 am to 6 pm in general (each shop has its own opening hours)
- Visitor Limitation: No Age Limit
More Details About Classic Balinese Painting Style
Next, we continue the trip to visit the painting gallery. Painting is one of the most popular arts in the world. Painters' origin and social environment will affect their inspiration and final characteristics. This is also true for Balinese Paintings, which have their uniqueness and characteristics.
Hinduism has a strong influence on Balinese traditional style paintings. The style revolved around this Religion. Many Balinese paintings illustrate the cultural and classic local lifestyle. You may find the painting about Hindu legends, such as the Ramayana. You might also see paintings about the daily life of Balinese people in the past.
For the quality, a fine art painting will have its own "certificate of originality". The artist signed the certificate for their masterpiece.
Visit the Wood Carving Workshop at Mas Village
Wood Carving at Mas Village
Important Information of Wood Carving Destination
- Address and Geolocation: Mas Village, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali (Geolocation -8.551642, 115.272460)
- Attraction Type: Cultural Attraction/Authentic Local Art Making Process/Art Workshop
- Opening Hours: Between 8 am to 6 pm in general (each shop has its own opening hours)
- Visitor Limitation: No Age Limit
- Average Visiting Time: 5 – 15 minutes for the Wood Carving process explanation. Flexible timing can be applied if you need more time to see the finished products in their shop.
More Details About Balinese Wood Carving
The last art for the day is wood carving. It is a combination of useful crafting and the arts. Local people love to have a traditional house and wooden home furniture. No place better than Mas Village to find out the way of the wood carver crafting their masterpiece.
There are several categories of wood carving. From a quality perspective, we can categorize them as low, medium, and high quality. To summarize, the wood carving category will depend on various aspects.
Visit Tegenungan Waterfall
Tegenungan Waterfall
Important Information of Tegenungan Waterfall Destination
- Address and Geolocation: Kemenuh Village, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali (Geolocation -8.57536210, 115.28895990)
- Attraction Type: Natural Tourist Destination/Natural Site Environment/Fresh Breeze River View
- Opening Hours: No official opening hours to 6 pm in general
- Visitor Limitation: No Age Limit (No need to do trekking for taking a picture, making it suitable for the elderly or travelers with a baby.)
- Average Visiting Time: 15 – 60 minutes. 15 minutes is more than enough for taking a nice picture, but you are always welcome to go down and swim in the waterfall pond.
More Details About Tegenungan Waterfall
The first beautiful natural site we are going to visit is Tegenungan Waterfall. Its popularity is trending up recently due to its location and easy access. The location is at Kemenuh Village, Gianyar Regency. It is only a 10-minute drive from the Ubud Center area. Above all, it is the easiest waterfall to access compared to other waterfalls.
If we only want to take a nice picture, we do not need to walk too far. The main photo spot is only 50 meters away from the parking area. Thus, it is a good option for elderly travelers and those who are traveling with a baby.
It provides a stunning sight from the top of the viewpoint. As a result, it gives us a wonderful background picture of beautiful waterfalls.
For those who like to be more active, you may walk closer to the base of the waterfall. You will take approximately 170 stairs to reach the bottom. Moreover, there are several viewpoints to stop at on the descent. Extra checkpoints provide us with more chances to take pictures of your visit. As a result, you will have more memory of your trip.
At the waterfall base area, we can feel a refreshing breeze coming from the pond. Want to swim under the waterfall pond? Yes, you can. To swim here, please bring your swimsuit with you.
It is nice to feel the fresh water at the bottom of the beautiful jungle surrounding us. In conclusion, this destination is suitable for everybody.
Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Important Information of the Tegalalang Rice Terrace Destination
- Address and Geolocation: Ceking Village, Tegalalang, Gianyar Regency, Bali (-8.43171120, 115.27930300)
- Attraction Type: Natural Tourist Destination/Natural Site Environment/Green Mountainous View
- Opening Hours: No official opening hours to 6 pm in general
- Visitor Limitation: No Age Limit (No need to do trekking for taking a picture, making it suitable for the elderly or travelers with a baby. But you can do trekking as well if you want to enjoy it more).
- Average Visiting Time: 15 – 60 minutes. 15 minutes is more than enough for taking a nice picture, but you are always welcome to spend more time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
More Details About Tegalalang Rice Paddies
The next wonderful nature site we are going to visit is the Tegalalang rice field. It is one of the famous rice paddies in Bali.
This site emphasizes the traditional water irrigation system for farming purposes. It has a stairs or terraces landscape structure. This terrace's shape looks very beautiful for pictures from the other side.
As we know, Bali is a small island with mountain areas in the middle. Hence, it is tough to do rice farming in this landscape. For this reason, our ancestors need to make some adjustments to the land itself.
Maintaining water irrigation for the rice field is so important. In the mountain area, we create terraces shaped into different levels. The reason is to avoid destroying nature if we flatten whole hill areas. Instead, we flattened a small part of the land on tiered levels. As a result, we create the terrace’s shape.
This is perfect for an irrigation system because we only need to set up water flow from the top to the bottom. Due to its unique and beautiful looks, many tourists enjoy the astonishing views. They also love to take pictures with this background.
Another activity here is jungle swings, which have become popular lately. It becomes a must-visit site in Bali.
Visit the Coffee Plantation and Farm
Luwak Coffee Plantation
Important Information of Luwak Coffee Plantation
- Address and Geolocation: Manukaya Village, Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali (-8.38711390, 115.33425050)
- Attraction Type: Natural Environment Site/Local Plantation/Balinese Herbal Product Introduction
- Opening Hours: 8 am to 5.30 pm in general
- Visitor Limitation: No Age Limit
- Average Visiting Time: 30 – 60 minutes in general
More Details About Luwak Coffee Plantation and Farm
After a few site visits, it will be good to have a coffee break. Our favorite place to take a break is at the Luwak Coffee Plantation. While at it, we will introduce you to the plantation and the herbal products from the local farm.
The most popular spice product is Luwak coffee. Most people are wondering why its name is Luwak Coffee. Luwak is the local name of a nocturnal animal that is active during nighttime. In other countries, it is more popular as Civet.
This animal is a wild mouse species, but its size is comparable to a cat. Its natural habitat is in the forest, especially around the mountain. Balinese coffee bean is their favorite food.
There is a unique thing about this animal. They have a high standard for choosing the quality of coffee beans. They will only eat the high-grade quality beans and leave the lower-quality ones.
When the bean is inside the Luwak’s stomach, the coffee bean goes through the digestion process. The digestion process by the Luwak’s stomach acid lowers the caffeine level. It also strengthens the aroma and the taste of the coffee. To summarize, Luwak Coffee has a lower caffeine level but has a stronger smell and taste.
Luwak coffee beans are rare. The long process and rarity are the reasons it has become expensive. Today, this coffee is the most expensive in the world.
Other Herbal Products
There are also other varieties of coffee and tea available. The coffee variants available are Coconut Coffee, Arabica Coffee, and Robusta Coffee. As for the tea variants, we can try Ginger tea, Lemongrass tea, and Mangosteen tea.
Visit Holy Water Temple
Tirta Empul Temple
More Details About Holy Water Tirta Empul Temple
Finally, the last stop of the day is Holy Spring Temple. Its location is at "Tampaksiring Village", under Batur Volcano Mountain.
It is one of the unique temples in Bali with a natural holy spring. Furthermore, legend mentions that God Indra made this holy spring for the people. We can see his statue in front of the Temple entrance.
Due to its unique legend, plenty of people come to this Temple. They also come to do the ritual here.
Interested in joining the ritual? Yes, you can. We need to prepare and check for a few things before that.
There are some rules for visiting Temples. Women during their menstruation period should not enter the Temple. We need to bring an offering for the ritual. We can buy this offering at the car parking area.
Furthermore, we need to wear a "Sarong" to enter the Temple. If you do not have a sarong, the management will lend you one to enter the Temple. For the ritual use, you need to rent another sarong in the Temple.
Please bring a towel and extra clothing for this ritual. It is because you will enter the pool, hence you will get wet afterward.
End of Ubud Activities
The trip of the day is over, and we hope you have a fun day. Finally, it's time for us to drop you off at your hotel.
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