Best Of Ubud Waterfalls, Rice Terrace and Jungle Swing Tour

Water, rice fields, and a little controlled flying. This full-day Ubud outing combines three very different waterfalls with Tegalalang Rice Terrace and a photo-friendly jungle swing. I like the variety, and I like that private transportation, bottled water, parking, and waterfall entrance tickets are included in the $29 price. The main drawback is that the swing fee and lunch cost extra, and one booking had a serious pickup problem when the driver failed to arrive.

You should also bring a change of clothes. Kanto Lampo includes swimming in fresh mountain water, and the other waterfalls can leave you wet from spray or splashing. The tour lasts about 10 hours, so it suits you best if you want a busy day outdoors rather than a slow morning around Ubud.

Five useful things to know before booking

• Three waterfalls provide the day’s main adventure: Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, and Tukad Cepung each offer a different setting and mood.
• Kanto Lampo is the swimming stop: You can get into the water and take photos among the falling streams.
• Tukad Cepung has a cave-like setting: Sunlight filters down through the rocky canyon above the waterfall.
• Tegalalang adds Balinese farming culture: You walk narrow paths beside rice fields and see a traditional irrigation system.
• The jungle swing is not included: You pay the swing fee separately, even though the stop is part of the route.
• The day is priced well at $29: Just remember that lunch, tips, and the swing charge are extra.

What this Ubud day actually covers

This is a long, active loop through the countryside around Ubud. You visit five stops, with about two hours allocated to each one. That gives you time for photographs and a look around, but it also makes the schedule fairly full.

The first three stops focus on water. They are not interchangeable. Kanto Lampo is the best place to swim and pose near the falls. Tibumana offers a quieter single-drop waterfall and a clear pool. Tukad Cepung has the most unusual setting, with water falling inside a canyon that feels partly enclosed by rock.

The final two stops shift from nature to Bali’s farming traditions and modern holiday photography. At Tegalalang, you see rice fields worked through a traditional irrigation system. At the jungle swing, you get the familiar high-above-the-fields photograph, but you must pay the attraction fee separately.

Private transportation is a useful part of the package. You are not piecing together taxis between several countryside stops, and pickup is offered. The stated maximum is 15 people, although the tour is described as using private transportation. Confirm the pickup details carefully before the morning begins, especially because one booking ended with a driver no-show and a request for a refund.

Kanto Lampo Waterfall: start with a swim

Kanto Lampo is a practical first stop because it is relatively easy to reach compared with some of Bali’s more demanding waterfall outings. It is in Gianyar Regency, not far from Ubud, and the visit is planned for about two hours.

The waterfall does not simply drop in one clean curtain. Water runs over rocky ledges, creating a photogenic series of small cascades. The tour specifically begins swimming here, so this is the place to bring out your change of clothes and prepare to get wet.

I like the way this stop serves two purposes. You get a real water stop, not just a viewpoint, and you also have a natural setting for photographs. The fresh mountain water and surrounding greenery give the visit a cool start after the drive.

Still, do not treat this as a quick roadside photo stop. Two hours is a generous allocation, particularly if you want to swim and take pictures. If you prefer to stay dry, you may find the first part of the day less appealing than the rice terrace and cultural portions later on.

Entrance to Kanto Lampo is included, as are the other waterfall tickets. That matters at this price because small entrance charges can otherwise collect quickly during a day with several stops.

Tibumana Waterfall: a calmer single drop

After Kanto Lampo, Tibumana is reached after a drive of about 10 minutes, according to the tour details. The change in mood is noticeable. Instead of the layered rock and swimming-focused setting at Kanto Lampo, Tibumana is known for one main waterfall dropping into a clear pool surrounded by jungle foliage.

Tibumana is the quietest-feeling stop in the lineup. It is presented as an escape from the more heavily visited places around Bali, so you may appreciate it if you want a little less visual clutter and a more peaceful setting.

The two-hour stop gives you room to look at the falls rather than rush straight back to the vehicle. You can take in the single-drop form, the pool, and the greenery around it. The appeal here is simplicity. There is one strong central view, and the surrounding foliage does much of the work.

I would think of Tibumana as a contrast stop. If all three waterfalls were similar, the day would become repetitive. Kanto Lampo gives you water and playful photos. Tibumana gives you a more restful view. Tukad Cepung, still to come, supplies the unusual setting.

The tour includes the Tibumana admission ticket. Bottled water is also included, a small but useful touch during a warm day with several outdoor stops.

Tukad Cepung: the most unusual waterfall setting

Tukad Cepung is the day’s most distinctive natural setting. The water falls inside a cave-like canyon, dropping from a rocky cliff into a shallow pool while sunlight filters down from above.

That overhead light is the reason this stop is so popular for photography. Conditions will affect the effect, but when sunlight reaches the canyon, the waterfall can take on a dramatic, almost theatrical look. You are not simply looking at water in an open forest. You are looking upward and inward at a fall framed by rock.

The two-hour visit makes sense here because reaching the viewpoint and finding the right photo angle can take time. The tour description calls the pool shallow, but you should still expect a wet environment. A change of clothing remains useful, especially if Kanto Lampo already left you damp.

Tukad Cepung may be the hardest stop for anyone who dislikes uneven outdoor settings, although the supplied information does not give a detailed accessibility description. The safest approach is to ask the provider about current conditions if walking ability is a concern. The only firm accessibility guidance is that most people can participate.

This waterfall also gives the day a strong middle or late highlight. Kanto Lampo is interactive, Tibumana is peaceful, and Tukad Cepung is visually different. Together, the three stops offer more variety than a single-waterfall excursion.

Tegalalang Rice Terrace: from waterfalls to farming

Tegalalang Rice Terrace is north of Ubud and is one of Bali’s best-known rice-growing areas. Here, the focus shifts from water as scenery to water as part of daily agriculture.

You walk along narrow paths between the fields and take in broad views across the stepped terraces. The tour also presents traditional Balinese farming methods and the irrigation system that helps distribute water through the rice fields.

This is an important change of pace. After several waterfall visits, Tegalalang gives you a clearer sense of how Balinese countryside is shaped by work and water management, not only by tropical scenery. I like that the tour includes this stop rather than filling the entire day with waterfalls and photo locations.

The paths are part of the setting, not a paved viewing platform. You should expect a walk through the fields, and the narrow routes may feel less convenient than a standard attraction walkway. The tour details do not specify the exact walking distance or current ground conditions, so ask ahead if you need more precise information.

Two hours is enough for a walk, photographs, and time to look across the terraces without treating the place as a five-minute viewpoint. The admission ticket is included, which keeps the $29 cost easier to understand.

Ubud Jungle Swing: the extra-cost photo stop

The final listed stop is the Ubud jungle swing. These swings are commonly positioned high above valleys or rice fields, creating the wide, dramatic photographs that have become closely linked with Bali day trips.

This stop is aimed more at photographs and a little excitement than at local history. You may enjoy it if you want a memorable image from the day, or if the idea of a swing above the fields appeals to you. If you are not interested in staged photo attractions, you may prefer to spend less time here.

The crucial financial detail is simple: the jungle swing fee is not included. Your transportation takes you to the stop, but you pay the attraction charge separately. The tour description does not give the amount, so ask for the current price before booking if you are working with a strict budget.

The stop is allocated about two hours, which can feel long if you only want one swing ride. On the other hand, the extra time may help if there are several swing options or if you want photographs. The available information does not specify which swing operator is used or what individual packages cost, so do not assume every photo or ride is part of the basic fee.

Is $29 good value for a ten-hour day?

At $29 per person, this is a strong price for the number of stops included. You receive private transportation, bottled water, parking, four sets of admission tickets for the three waterfalls and Tegalalang, plus pickup. You also get access to the jungle swing stop, though not the swing ride itself.

The value depends partly on how you use the day. If you swim at Kanto Lampo, spend time at each waterfall, walk through Tegalalang, and take the swing, you are getting a full schedule for a modest cost. If you skip swimming and have little interest in swing photography, part of the route may feel less useful.

Lunch is not included. You should budget for your own midday meal, and tips are also separate. The tour information does not state where lunch takes place, so ask the provider if you want to know how the meal break fits into the 10-hour schedule.

The included parking and bottled water are not glamorous perks, but they help. You avoid several small expenses and do not need to arrange transport between scattered countryside sights. For a first visit to Ubud, that convenience can be worth as much as the admission tickets.

Timing, comfort, and what to bring

Ten hours is a substantial day. You are not simply riding out for one attraction and returning before lunch. The route includes three wet waterfall settings, a walk beside rice fields, and a paid photo attraction.

Bring a complete change of clothes because swimming begins at Kanto Lampo. A towel is also a sensible personal item, although it is not listed as included. Wear something you are comfortable getting wet in, and plan your clothing around the fact that the first part of the day involves water.

Bottled water is provided, but you may still want additional drinks for a full day outdoors. Lunch is not covered, so you need to arrange or purchase that separately.

The tour is offered with a mobile ticket, and confirmation is received at booking. Pickup is available, but the no-show incident means you should verify the pickup time, meeting point, and driver contact before the tour date. That is especially important if you are staying somewhere with a confusing entrance or several nearby hotels.

The tour’s maximum is 15 people. That is not a tiny private party, so ask how your booking will be handled if you care about traveling only with your own group. The description does identify private transportation, but it does not explain the exact group setup.

Who will enjoy this tour most?

I would recommend this outing to you if you want a lot of Bali scenery in one day and do not mind changing pace often. It suits active sightseers who want waterfalls, swimming, countryside views, rice farming, and a famous swing without arranging several separate rides.

It also works well for photographers. Kanto Lampo offers cascades and water poses, Tukad Cepung provides its rocky overhead frame, Tegalalang gives you stepped fields, and the swing supplies a classic high viewpoint.

You may want a different plan if you prefer quiet cultural visits, long meals, or a relaxed schedule. Five two-hour stops create variety, but they also leave little room for lingering. The swing may also disappoint you if you assume its fee is part of the advertised price.

For families or mixed groups, the range of activities can be helpful. Someone who does not want to swim can focus on photographs, while someone else can enjoy the water. Still, most people can participate does not mean every part will feel equally easy, so ask the provider about current access conditions if that matters to you.

Should you book the Ubud waterfall and swing tour?

Book it if you want a value-focused, full-day outing with strong visual variety. The included transport, tickets, water, and parking make $29 attractive, while the three waterfalls give the day more substance than a simple photo circuit.

Before paying, confirm the pickup details and ask about the current jungle swing fee. Bring a change of clothes, budget for lunch, and expect a busy 10-hour day. If those points suit your plans, this is a practical way to see several popular Ubud-area sights in one sweep. If you want a slower or more culturally focused day, choose a shorter private outing instead.

Free cancellation is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.

FAQ

Where does this tour take place?

The tour is based in Ubud, Indonesia, and visits nearby attractions including three waterfalls, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and an Ubud jungle swing.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 10 hours.

Is pickup available?

Yes. Pickup is offered as part of the experience.

What transportation is included?

Private transportation is included. Parking tickets are also covered.

Are waterfall entrance tickets included?

Yes. Entrance tickets for Kanto Lampo, Tibumana, and Tukad Cepung waterfalls are included.

Is the jungle swing fee included?

No. The Bali jungle swing fee is not included and must be paid separately.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included in the tour price.

How many people can join the tour?

The activity has a maximum of 15 travelers.

What should I bring for the waterfall visits?

Bring a change of clothes because the tour begins swimming at Kanto Lampo, and you should expect a wet setting around the waterfalls.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not refunded.