Last Updated on March 30, 2024 by Golden Undertones
This Ubud itinerary is perfect for you! It includes all of the best things to do in Ubud all in ONE day!
For the Bali itinerary that I created, I decided to do a North trip from Ubud. On my 10 hour Ubud tour, I made sure to see all of the best things to do in Ubud. I went to Lempuyeng Temple, Tirta Gangga, and Goa Gajah. I left Ubud Centre at 4 am to start the long drive to our points of interest. The drive was on mainly one-lane winding roads in complete darkness. Therefore, I recommend hiring a driver to make this trip. In addition, there is the added benefit that I could nap in the back seat haha.
Continue reading to read all about my unique 10 hour Ubud itinerary below!
I went with the company Bali Safest Driver. Panji is the owner of the company and he is excellent! He responds very quickly to inquiries or any questions regarding his tours. They were very punctual, friendly and most importantly safe. As such, I felt comfortable leaving my personal items in their vehicle while I toured around (THIS IS HUGE!).
They offer airport pickups, tour packages or you can always customize your own tour. They are super flexible!! I definitely would go this route again with a private driver if I visit Bali again. It was worth it just for the flexibility and creating my own personal tour.
“Take only memories, leave only footprints” – Chief Seattle
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Something to keep in mind, entrance fees are not included in the price of the tour. A lot of companies will offer you an all included tour with set destinations and a set price (entrance fees, driver, gas, parking, water). I found it more reasonable to pay for a driver with Bali Safest Driver, set my own destinations and pay my own entrance fees.
I enjoyed creating my own personalized Ubud itinerary because I got to choose each place, choose the times and get everything done in one Ubud tour. My Bali itinerary includes the top things to do in Ubud. If you are looking at things to do in Ubud and want those beautiful Instagram pictures, then I recommend this Ubud tour or create your own Bali itinerary with Bali Safest Driver.
Another thing I enjoyed about hiring a private driver, is that I can ask them questions about what to do in Ubud, in this case, and they are the local experts, so they always have an opinion and give the best advice!
Keep reading for my personalized one-day Bali itinerary. I hope you enjoy it just as much as I did!
10 HOUR NORTH UBUD TOUR
Monkey eating a snack at Monkey Forest Ubud 
Posing with a monkey at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
My Personalized Ubud Tour itinerary
The Ubud tour started at 4 AM. Yes… this is an early start but it is the only way to beat the rush. TRUST ME it is worth it!
- 4:00 AM → Pick-Up from your accommodation
- 6:00 AM → Lempuyang Temple Bali/Gateway To Heaven (Entrance fee: donation at your discretion. Sarong rental fee: 10k per person)
- 9:00 AM → Tirta Gangga Water Palace Bali (Entrance fee: 40k per person, Fish food: 5k for 3 bags)
- 13:00 PM → Goa Gajah Temple/Elephant Cave Bali (Entrance fee: 50k per person, Sarong fee: included in entrance fee)
- 15:00 PM → Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Monkey Forest entrance fee: 80k per person)
I thought Panji’s service was great and unique. He would always ask what time I wanted to start the tour. When researching for drivers, I noticed that they all have their own set start times. However, when communicating with other companies, I never got the same flexible feeling as I did with Panji. Alternatively, with Panji everything about the Ubud tour was up to me, start time, end time, destinations, lunch stop, or no lunch stop.
This was honestly such a great way to see the top things to do in Ubud. I absolutely loved this service and it made for a perfect Bali Golden Tour!
You can find the car rental prices and tour prices on their website. Payments were easy and made by cash at the end of the trip. I recommend contacting Panji through WhatsApp +62 878 6001 8017 to book your customized Ubud itinerary.
I often worry about if I have missed out on seeing something in a place that I’ve traveled to. With Panji’s service, I was able to see all of the top things to do in Ubud without having to worry.
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Such incredible images! I would love to visit Bali one day! Hopefully that day isn’t too far way!
Thank you! You will fall in love, there is beauty everywhere in Bali.
This is such an amazing trip! Thank you for the recommendations, I also love having a local driver and deciding my own times! Will save this for late!
I honestly won’t do it any other way! Having a local driver is the best!
Great that you gave the time breakdown!
Glad you found it useful!
Your photos are so beautiful! I would love to do a tour like this, except for the monkey’s forest, they scare me aha!
Thank you! You would love it 🙂 The monkeys scared me too, but you get used to them!
Bali has always been one of those places I’d like to visit as it looks so beautiful. I love the idea of taking a personalized tour as you get to pick what you want to see and get a driver out of it too. This sounds like an excellent way to see Bali!
A driver is a great option for touring! Thanks for reading 🙂
I can’t wait to go to Bali someday and you just made my trip so much easier. The 4 am start is a little early for me, but I can’t wait to enjoy the pleasures of the island.
It is incredible, you will love it, I promise!