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15 Monkey Forests Worth Flying For

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Temple ravines and hill sanctuaries where the macaques are wild, quick and interested in your sunglasses. These 15 are the ones worth the detour, with entry prices, how long to allow, and where the guided version is genuinely better than walking in alone.

Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple - Tegalalang Rice Terrace and the Reality of the View
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

1.Ubud: Monkey Forest, Jungle Swing, Rice Terrace, and Water Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,160 reviews · from $31Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, Celuk Village, and a jungle swing. Guides such as Wah, Vitho, Ary, Adik, and Wayan are praised for local insight and patient service.

“My Sister and I truly enjoyed this excursion. Putu the driver was top tier with history, punctuality and seamless transport through the day. Highly recommend this tour. Bali is a beautiful place and you will truly get to see bits and pieces of all it has to offer.”

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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour - Tegenungan Waterfall: a cool start with stairs
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Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

2.Ubud: Waterfall, Rice Terraces & Monkey Forest Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,894 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

Spend eight hours exploring Ubud with an English-speaking guide such as Agung, Merta, or Wayan. Visit Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang, Mas Village, the Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and a coffee plantation, with private and small-group options available.

“our guide Putra was absolutely amazing, 100% knowledgeable, friendly, professional and loves his job! He made our trip, and we would definitely recommend him to anyone!”

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Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall - Morning among the macaques at Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall

3.Ubud: Full-Day Rice Terrace, Monkey Forest & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,634 reviews · 9 hours · from $23

Spend nine hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide such as Sija, Uncle Wayan, or Made Budi. Visit Ubud’s monkey sanctuary, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, Segara Windhu Coffee Plantation, and Tibumana Waterfall, with hotel pickup and a flexible pace.

“We booked a tour with Sija! He was super amazing and friendly. Definitely recommend him, learned many new things and visited amazing places!! He even gave us umbrellas when rain suddenly came, and was very flexible with the plan so we had time to see everything and try different activities.”

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Hands-On Silver Jewelry Making Near Ubud's Monkey Forest - What the 90-minute to three-hour workshop is like
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Hands-On Silver Jewelry Making Near Ubud’s Monkey Forest

4.Hands-On Silver Jewelry Making Near Ubud’s Monkey Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,789 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $28

Near Ubud’s Monkey Forest, you’ll shape one silver piece with a local silversmith, choosing from about 50 designs or bringing your own idea. Nano, Pasta, Dek Edi, Kadek Ber, and Wayan Ino are among the instructors praised for patient guidance. Allow 90 minutes to 3 hours, plus extra for stones or silver.

“We loved the class the people working there are absolutely amazing.”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Ceking Rice Terraces and More– Full Day - Tegenungan Waterfall, Bali’s refreshing first stop
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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Ceking Rice Terraces and More– Full Day

5.Ubud: Monkey Forest, Ceking Rice Terraces and More– Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 917 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

This seven-hour TripGuru tour takes you by air-conditioned car to Tegenungan Waterfall, Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Tegallalang Rice Terrace, and Tirta Empul. English-speaking guides such as Yogi, Gede, Agung, and Dewa are known for helpful explanations, flexible timing, and taking excellent photos.

“Great tour(private) as there where no hurries not rushing like in others. if we wanted some more time at one place or a stop outside the intinerary it was not an issue. Our driver and guide, Gede, was exceptional! super kind, forthcoming and patient! He likes to have conversations so don't shy asking him about Bali or telling him about you or from where you are. 11/10!!”

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Ubud: Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Ticket and Guided Tour - From koi pond to the forest gate
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Ubud: Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Ticket and Guided Tour

6.Ubud: Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 675 reviews · 1 - 5 hours · from $16

Walk Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest with guides such as Ryan, Wayan, Rama, or Indah, learning about macaques, Balinese temples, and local customs. Choose a meeting-point tour or add transfers, lunch, Luwak coffee, a jungle swing, zip line, massage, or photos.

“Rama was a fantastic guide! Enthusiastic, good English and passionate about the forest!”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest and Rice Terrace Private Tour - Starting with a Balinese family compound
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Ubud: Monkey Forest and Rice Terrace Private Tour

7.Ubud: Monkey Forest and Rice Terrace Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 631 reviews · from $44

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with an English or Korean-speaking guide and driver. Visit a Balinese home, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, a luwak coffee plantation, Ubud Palace, Sacred Monkey Forest, craft villages, and central markets. Private and small-group options are available.

“Pande is the best Driver and Guide all over Bali :). It was really breathtaking.”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Rice Terrace, Waterfall

8.Ubud: Monkey Forest, Water Temple, Rice Terrace, Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · from $28

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud with a private English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul water temple, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall in an air-conditioned vehicle, with flexible pacing and hotel pickup.

“We had a great experience and our guide Ketut was great. He was knowledgeable, attentive and very accomidating. I would recomend this tour if you want to visit Ubud for the day!”

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Bali: Swing with Falls, Rice Terrace, & Monkey Forest Option - The jungle swing and its photo-friendly views
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Bali: Swing with Falls, Rice Terrace, & Monkey Forest Option

9.Bali: Swing with Falls, Rice Terrace, & Monkey Forest Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 509 reviews · 1 - 7 hours · from $15Best value

Build your Ubud day around a jungle swing, rice terraces, waterfall, Penglipuran Village, or Monkey Forest. Guides such as Gus, Febri, Yoga, and Jojo are praised for local insight and excellent photos. Hotel pickup, coffee tasting, massage, and temple visits can be added.

“Amazing day with our guide Jojo. Loved every minute. The swing was the best bit!”

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From Fez: Middle Atlas and Monkey Forest Day Trip - Immouzar, apples, and cave homes
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From Fez: Middle Atlas and Monkey Forest Day Trip

10.Fez: Middle Atlas and Monkey Forest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 504 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Leave Fez with a multilingual driver-guide such as Youssef, Karim, Said, or Reda for a full day in the Middle Atlas. Visit Immouzar, Ifrane, Azrou, the cedar forest, and a Berber cave home. Expect scenic drives, local culture, monkeys, and a separate lunch stop.

“Our trip with Said to Ifrane and the nearby forest was amazing! Our guide was extremely friendly, funny, and easy-going, making the whole experience very enjoyable. What really impressed us was his excellent Italian – it helped us so much when communicating with local people and made everything smoother. He went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of. Absolutely recommend this tour if you want a mix of nature, fun, and great hospitality.”

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Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More - Meeting the macaques at Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More

11.Ubud Tour with Monkey Forest Waterfalls Temples and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · from $30

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud by private car with hotel pickup. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul, a Bali Swing, D Alas Warung, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides such as Dika, Made, Juli, and Karyana can tailor the day to your interests.

“We had an amazing day exploring Ubud, all thanks to our fantastic driver and guide, Mr. Sutha. From the moment we were picked up, everything was smooth, professional, and welcoming. He was punctual, knowledgeable, and extremely cRead more”

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Ubud Tour With Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – Waterfall – Rice Terrace

12.Ubud Tour With Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – Waterfall – Rice Terrace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · from $25

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring Ubud by private, air-conditioned car. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Teba Sari Bali Agrotourism with a driver-guide such as John, Bawa, Septa, or Merry.

“For the first, Mr. Yogik was fantastic for our Tour as a Tour guide and driver. He pick up us on time from our Hotel and explain us the daily tour. So we have time to ask him different questions about Bali and Traditions. Mr. Yogik answers fulfill our expectations and additional informations. My Kids are listen carefully him talking. As our Tour guide he was always beside us if we need him. He buy us the tickets, give us water and pick up us if we need it. So, for us was this day trip an absolute win with Mr. Yogik. We make so many pictures and videos that…”

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Ubud: Monkey Forest Sanctuary & Jungle Swing Tour - Walking among the monkeys at Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud: Monkey Forest Sanctuary & Jungle Swing Tour

13.Ubud: Monkey Forest Sanctuary & Jungle Swing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 - 6 hours · from $16

See Ubud’s macaques with a guide, visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and add the 20-meter Kumulilir jungle swing. Guides such as Yoga, Chan, Ari, and Wayan are praised for local insight and photography. Hotel pickup, coffee tasting, rafting, ATVs, and massage depend on your selected option.

“We had the best time would 100% recommend, we had Adi as our driver and he was really helpful and the perfect driver”

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Tetebatu Walking Tour - Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkey Forest - Walking the rice terraces around Tetebatu
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Tetebatu Walking Tour – Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkey Forest

14.Tetebatu Walking Tour – Rice Terraces, Waterfall & Monkey Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $68

Spend 7 to 8 hours walking through Tetebatu with a private local guide, seeing rice terraces, two waterfalls, Sasak homes, and black and gray monkeys. Guides such as Danny, Eddie, and Jonny explain local life, while lunch, coffee, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Our walking tour to Tetebatu was excellent, our driver Sem was perfect, picked up us on time, he's friendly and attentive to small details. The guide Jonny explained everything to us, we enjoyed seeing the coffee processing place, the coconut Read more”

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Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch - Why an 8 a.m. start makes sense
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Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

15.Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $75

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud by ATV and private vehicle. Ride through rice fields, plantations, jungle, a tunnel, waterfall areas, and muddy tracks, then visit Monkey Forest and Puseh Batuan Temple. Guides such as Krisda, Ardy, Radi, and Eka are praised for safe driving and cultural insight.

“This was a very fun activity! We selected the 8:00 a.m. starttime and would do that again. It seemed like the group size might be a tad smaller if you get started earlier. We also chose to do the ATV tour only and not opt for any of the additioRead more”

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