Ubud tours with a stop at the water temple
An Ubud tour that reaches Tirta Empul is usually a full day by car. The temple sits in Tampaksiring, outside Ubud itself, so most itineraries pair it with sights on the way: the Sacred Monkey Forest, the Tegallalang rice terraces or a waterfall. Only trips that visit the spring temple are listed here.
Because each stop is a separate place, entry works stop by stop. The Monkey Forest, the Ubud Art Market and the temple each have their own tickets or rules, and the temple ticket does not open any other site. Many tours sell the entrance fees as an option, so look at which option you select.
Our take: Ubud tours with Tirta Empul
The private full day covers the temple, the rice terraces and the monkey forest. The full-day tour has several options, and the e-bike tour is the active choice.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Half-day e-bike tour to the water temple
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- E-bike and helmet
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Ubud area only)
- Air-conditioned minivan
Pickup works only for hotels in the Ubud area. Ask the provider about the temple entrance before you go.
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Ubud full-day highlights tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (with transfer option)
- Licensed guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry fees (with the option that includes them)
- Mineral water
Personal expenses, tips and optional add-ons are extra. Check which options you pick for pickup and entrance fees.
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Full-day private tour with rice terrace, monkey forest and waterfall
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned transport
- English-speaking driver as local guide
- Entrance tickets (with the option that includes them)
- 2 bottles of water
- Sarong for the temple visit
- Parking
- Insurance
Personal expenses and tips are extra. Only the full-day option covers the monkey forest, Tegallalang and Tirta Empul.
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Full-day combinations and an electric bike ride to the water temple, with live prices and availability.
Ubud to Tirta Empul
How long the drive takes and how the day is built.
The road from central Ubud to the temple takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes. If your stay is outside the centre, add time, because the drive does not start from the same point for everyone. Heavy traffic can stretch any estimate, so treat the figure as a guide and not a promise.
Full-day combination
One full-day tour visits the Monkey Forest, the Tegallalang terraces and Tirta Empul in a single run, and only the full-day version covers all three. Another all-day Ubud route covers the Monkey Forest, rice terraces and the temple. The title says all-inclusive, but entrance fees and transfers depend on the option you pick.
Monkey Forest, rice terraces and temple
Two ten-hour trips run the same three stops with an air-conditioned vehicle and water. Entrance tickets are included only if you select the option that has them.
Electric bike to the water temple
A half-day ride starts in Ubud, with bicycle and helmet, a guide and transport by air-conditioned minivan. Pick-up covers the Ubud area only, and the listing does not promise a temple ticket, so check what is included.
Monkey Forest rules
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary lies on Jalan Monkey Forest in Padangtegal, Ubud. The animals are long-tailed macaques. A few habits matter on any visit.
- Keep your distance and do not touch or pick up the monkeys.
- Feeding or any contact is only for trained staff, so do not hand out food.
- Avoid direct eye contact with the animals.
The sanctuary has its own entrance and its own guidelines. A ticket for Tirta Empul does not include it.
Ubud Art Market
The market is in the cultural centre of Ubud. Typical goods are rattan bags, scarves and decorative crafts. It is a separate stop in town, not part of the temple visit, so allow time on its own if your plan includes it.
Cycling to the water temple
If you prefer an active start, the electric bike tour covers part of the route to Tirta Empul on two wheels. It starts in the Ubud area, so it suits visitors who stay in or near the centre. For the temple itself, read our purification ritual guide and the page on tickets and entrance fees.
Which day suits you
A short comparison of the trip types on this page.
| Trip type | Stops | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Full-day Ubud highlights | Monkey Forest, rice terraces, Tirta Empul | Entrance fees and transfers depend on the option |
| Ten-hour combination | Monkey Forest, Tegallalang, Tirta Empul | Tickets only with the option that includes them |
| Electric bike half day | Ubud to the water temple | Pick-up in the Ubud area only, no ticket promised |
If the temple is your main goal, a shorter tour at the site leaves more time for the ritual. See all Tirta Empul tours for those, or Tegallalang combinations if the terraces matter most. Planning the drive? Read how to get to Tirta Empul.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tirta Empul from Ubud?
Roughly 30 to 40 minutes by car from central Ubud. From a stay outside the centre the drive is longer, and traffic can add time.
Can I visit the Monkey Forest and Tirta Empul on the same day?
Yes. Several full-day tours combine the Monkey Forest, the Tegallalang rice terraces and Tirta Empul. Each site has its own entrance, so check whether tickets are part of the option you book.
Does the temple ticket cover the Monkey Forest or the market?
No. These are separate places with their own entry, and a ticket for one does not open the others.
Is an electric bike tour suitable for the temple visit?
It is a half-day ride from Ubud to the water temple, with pick-up in the Ubud area only. Check the listing to see whether entry to the temple is part of your option.
Are hotel transfers included in Ubud tours?
Often, but depending on the option you choose and the area you stay in. Confirm your pick-up point and return location after booking.