Amazing Bali Swing Activities and Ubud Full Day Trip

The best part of this full-day Bali tour is its mix of big photo moments and classic Ubud sights. You get the Bali Swing, a waterfall, rice terraces, a monkey sanctuary, and Ubud Palace without arranging separate rides or entrance tickets.

I like the private vehicle and driver-guide, since you travel only with your own party and can request a flexible start time. I also like that lunch and ten Bali Swing activities are included. The drawback is the packed schedule: you spend about nine to ten hours out, with several one-hour stops and a three-hour Swing visit.

Key points to know before booking

• Ten Bali Swing activities: The package includes four single swings, a tandem swing, and bird and chicken nest photo spots.
• Private from pickup to drop-off: Only your group rides in the air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide.
• Five major stops: The day includes Bali Swing, Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall.
• Lunch is included: You receive a set-menu lunch at the Bali Swing, with vegetarian food available if requested when booking.
• Wide pickup area: Hotel or villa pickup is offered in Seminyak, Kuta, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, and several nearby areas.
• A weather-sensitive day: Poor weather can lead to a new date or a full refund, which matters for an outdoor trip built around swings, terraces, and a waterfall.

One private day for Bali’s biggest sights

This tour is built for you if you want to cover a lot of central Bali in one outing. It combines amusement, nature, local culture, and sightseeing, rather than focusing on only one theme.

Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or villa. The listed pickup area includes Seminyak, where the tour is based, along with Kuta, Tuban, Legian, Kerobokan, Canggu, Denpasar, Sanur, Ubud, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, and Tanjung Benoa.

You travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. That matters in Bali, where a full day of outdoor stops can become tiring. You are not sharing the vehicle with another booking, so the day feels more personal and you can discuss flexible timing with the driver-guide.

The guide is an English-speaking professional who also helps with photographs. That is a useful touch at the Swing, where much of the appeal is taking pictures from the elevated platforms and swings. No guide name is provided, so you should not book this expecting a particular individual.

Three hours at the Real Bali Swing

The Bali Swing receives the longest visit, about three hours, and this is the centerpiece of the experience. The package includes the Swing admission, insurance, tax, service, lunch, and ten activities.

The ten activities include four single swings, a tandem swing, a bird nest, and a chicken nest. The description counts these as ten activities in total, so you can expect several different setups rather than one quick ride and a departure.

The appeal is simple: you get dramatic views while sitting in the swing or posing in one of the photo structures. The driver-guide can help take pictures, which is valuable if you are traveling as a couple or small group and want photos of everyone together.

I like the fact that the visit is not squeezed into a short photo stop. Three hours gives you time to try the different activities, take pictures, and eat lunch. It also means the Swing is a major part of the day, not a minor add-on.

Lunch is served as a set menu at the Bali Swing. Vegetarian food is available, but you need to request it at booking. If you have dietary needs beyond vegetarian food, the supplied details do not confirm what can be provided, so ask before paying.

The main caution is that this is an adventure attraction, not a quiet cultural site. The minimum age is five and the maximum age is 60. You should also expect a smart-casual dress code, and sunscreen is specifically recommended. Bring your camera, but keep in mind that outdoor activities and weather can affect how comfortable a long photo session feels.

One hour among the monkeys in Ubud

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary occupies 27 acres at the lower end of Jalan Monkey Forest in Padangtegal. It is home to more than 400 long-tailed monkeys and is one of Ubud’s best-known places to visit.

You have about one hour here, with admission included. That is enough for a taste of the wooded sanctuary, but not a slow, extended visit. I would treat this stop as a guided introduction rather than the main event of your day.

The sanctuary adds a different mood after the Swing. Instead of staged photo platforms, you move through a green setting centered on wildlife and religious surroundings. The short visit also helps keep the full schedule moving.

Because the tour includes several major sights, you should not expect a long independent exploration at every stop. If the Monkey Forest is your top priority, a separate visit would give you more time. If you want it as one part of a larger Ubud day, the one-hour stop makes sense.

Ubud Palace and the character of the town center

Ubud Palace, locally called Puri Saren Ubud, sits on Jalan Raya Ubud and is one of the town’s most familiar sights. You spend about one hour here, and entry is included.

The palace gives the tour a cultural stop between the natural attractions. Its central position also helps you connect the royal side of Ubud with the town you see around it. The visit is short, so I would expect a focused look rather than a detailed study of every part of the complex.

This is one place where the driver-guide can add value. A good explanation can help you understand why the palace matters, while the private format lets you ask questions without waiting for a large group.

The tour also passes a famous temple and a gold and silversmith area along the way. These are pass-by sights, not listed stops with dedicated visiting time. That distinction matters: you can enjoy the view from the vehicle, but you should not plan on a full temple visit or a workshop session unless the guide confirms otherwise.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace in a one-hour visit

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is one of Bali’s most recognizable agricultural sights. The terraces are linked in local history to the holy man Rsi Markandeya, with the tradition said to reach back to the eighth century.

The tour allows about one hour here, enough to see the stepped fields and take photographs. The stop gives the day a more grounded side, showing how Bali’s famous scenery is tied to farming rather than created only for tourism.

You should keep your expectations practical. A one-hour stop does not offer time for a long walk through every section of the terraces. The details supplied do not specify a particular walking route, so ask the guide about the terrain and available viewpoints when you arrive.

I like having this stop paired with the Bali Swing. The Swing provides an arranged attraction with multiple photo setups, while Tegalalang offers a view of Bali’s working countryside. Together, they keep the day from feeling like a string of artificial photo stops.

Tegenungan Waterfall closes the sightseeing loop

Tegenungan Waterfall is another major Bali attraction included with admission. Local residents also visit it, and its appeal comes from the falling water and surrounding natural setting.

You have about one hour here. That gives you time to see the waterfall and take pictures, though the exact amount of walking or time near the water is not stated. If you have mobility concerns, ask the operator about the route before booking, since the tour information does not provide accessibility details.

The waterfall works well near the end of the day because it gives you one last nature stop after the palace and rice terraces. It also adds variety: the tour moves from swing platforms to woodland, royal buildings, agricultural terraces, and moving water.

The full schedule is ambitious. Five major attractions, lunch, and transport fit into nine to ten hours, but you will need to be ready for a long day. You are choosing breadth over a slow pace at one location.

What the $90 price includes

At $90 per person, the value depends on how much of the package you would otherwise arrange yourself. The price includes a private vehicle, English-speaking driver-guide, hotel or villa pickup and drop-off, Bali Swing admission, all listed entrance tickets, set-menu lunch, and Swing insurance, tax, and service.

That is a strong bundle for a private day. Entrance fees alone can make a multi-stop outing harder to price, and you avoid paying separately for several rides between attractions. You also avoid the work of arranging a driver for a full day.

The private format is especially useful for couples, families, and small groups. Your party has exclusive use of the vehicle, and group discounts are available. Since the tour is booked by person, the exact value improves as you make use of the private guide and shared transport with your own group.

Personal expenses are not included. The supplied information does not list extra purchases, so bring money for anything outside the set lunch and included admissions.

The tour is booked about 20 days ahead on average. That suggests you should reserve early if your Bali dates are fixed, particularly if you want a certain pickup time. Confirmation is received at booking, and mobile ticketing makes the admission details easy to carry.

Who will enjoy this full-day Bali tour

I would recommend it most strongly to first-time Bali visitors who want to see several headline attractions in one day. It is also a good fit if you prefer a private car to shared transport and want help with photographs.

Families can consider it because the Swing adventure allows participants from age five, with a listed maximum age of 60. Still, the day is long, and the Swing activities may not suit everyone. Check the age range carefully for every member of your party.

Couples may like the tandem swing and photo nests, while small groups can make good use of the private vehicle and group discount. Vegetarian diners can request a suitable lunch option in advance.

You may want a different plan if you dislike staged photo attractions or prefer deep, slow visits at cultural sites. This tour gives each major attraction a taste of your time, with three hours reserved for the Swing and about one hour at each other stop.

Weather, clothing, and practical preparation

The tour requires good weather. If poor conditions cause cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. That policy is useful here because the main activities are outdoors and the Swing is central to the day.

Wear smart-casual clothing and bring sunscreen and a camera. Comfortable clothing will help during a long day that includes several outdoor stops, though the supplied information does not specify footwear requirements.

The minimum age is five and the maximum age is 60. Most people can participate, but the tour details do not give a full accessibility statement. If you have concerns about walking, outdoor surfaces, or the waterfall stop, ask before booking.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before departure are not refunded or accepted.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want maximum variety with minimum planning. The strongest reasons are the private vehicle, included admissions, lunch, hotel pickup, and the unusual combination of ten Swing activities with Ubud’s cultural and natural highlights.

Skip it if you want to spend an entire day at one temple, terrace, or sanctuary. The schedule is full, and each stop after the Swing is brief. For a first look at Ubud and a memorable photo session, though, the $90 package offers a practical way to cover a lot of ground in one private day.

FAQ

Where does the tour provide pickup?

Pickup and drop-off are offered from hotels or villas in Seminyak, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Kuta, Tuban, Legian, Kerobokan, Canggu, Denpasar, Sanur, and Ubud.

How long does the experience last?

The full tour lasts approximately nine to ten hours.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and you have exclusive use of the vehicle and driver-guide.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Hotel or villa pickup and drop-off are included in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Is lunch included?

Yes. A set-menu lunch at the Bali Swing is included.

Is a vegetarian lunch available?

Yes. Vegetarian food is available if you request it when booking.

Which attractions are included?

The tour includes Real Bali Swing, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Palace, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tegenungan Waterfall.

How many Swing activities are included?

The package includes ten activities, including four single swings, a tandem swing, a bird nest, and a chicken nest.

What is the minimum and maximum age?

The minimum permitted age is five, and the maximum permitted age is 60.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If poor weather causes the operator to cancel the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund.