Full-day Private Cultural Tour of Ubud in Bali
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Full-day Private Cultural Tour of Ubud in Bali

By Ubud Friendly Driver
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Ages 6-70
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Fuel surcharge
  • English speaking driver
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Bali Ngurah Rai Airport, Denpasar Indonesia
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infant seats available
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 54729P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
      • Minimum age is 6 years
      • Dress code is smart casual
      • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 54729P2

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      • Ubud Friendly Driver
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        Ubud, Indonesia
        Joined in July 2012
      • 103navdeepl
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommended!!
        My friend and I did a private, customized tour with Bayu and Made. They are both absolutely wonderful; so knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and genuinely kind individuals. We had the best experience with them (also great drivers!). It just couldn’t have been better. I highly recommend their tours. Thank you so much for such wonderful days Bayu and Made!
        Written May 20, 2023
      • stevendR704RW
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Verry recommanded driver/guide in Bali
        I highly recommend Bayu! He drives very well, speaks very good english, is very attentive and friendly. He is more than a driver, he is also a guide so you learn a lot about Bali and Hinduism. Bayu is your man to guide you through Bali.
        Written February 18, 2023
      • sally4477stanfill
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Shopping for jewelry, great experience and I love what I bought
        We wanted to go shopping and look for jewelry, Astawa took us to a beautiful jewelry store and they made the jewelry there.
        Written November 10, 2022
      • sally4477stanfill
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fabulous tour! A must do to see everything
        My favorite day! We saw so much, rice fields, temple, swing. Tried to ride the elephant, should do on a separate day, then the money forest. Nyoman Astawa was the best guide! A must do if you are in Ubud.
        Written November 10, 2022
      • soph_j_ee
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Day trip to Ubud
        We enjoyed a private day trip up to Ubud. Made our driver was helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. This is a very affordable way to see Ubud if you’re staying in Kuta/Seminyak area. Would definitely recommend!
        Written November 9, 2022
      • IanM5591
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic Day Tour
        from my first email when requesting availability and a quote we received prompt efficient service at a very reasonable rate. Our driver Mate was an excellent driver and an informative and entertaining guide. We had a day car hire booked and we specified some places and Mate come up with some excellent suggestions. Mate gave us some great insights into the real life of Bali. The car whilst not new was in good condition and with excellent air conditioning. I write very few reviews and strongly recommend Ubud Friendly Driver
        Written June 19, 2022
      • KScontinents
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience
        We took a day tour and customized it according to our needs and it was fully complied. Our driver and guide Made deserves special mention for being informative, accommodative and a very safe driver. We felt totally at ease and completely enjoyed our trip. Will engage them again.
        Written June 8, 2022
      • Julian H
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent Driver/Company
        Great company; very reliable and punctual. Communication was very easy with Astawa. We took a day tour and also a transfer to Seminyak with Made. Such a nice, relaxed, friendly guy who told/taught us so much about Bali. We'll definitely use UFD again when we're next in Bali.
        Written June 6, 2022
      • Odessa94
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great trip with sweetest Bayu guide
        We connected with an agency by what’supp , specified your preferences and the route was made up by them easily . Everything was great , Bayu is very intelligent and interesting guy , he told a lot of Bali people culture, like reeeeally a lot ,we were happy to know more about culture , he answered about literally each question that we had about Bali people habits and history , and trip itself was comfortable Main idea is that during your private trip they try to introduce you these unique culture ! Thank you very much !
        Written February 23, 2020
      • edmc91
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Bayu is the best friendly driver in Ubud
        During our trip, we asked thousands of questions, such as the economy and political issues of Indonesia, education life, religion...he answered all our questions without being bored, even gave extra information. he even gave us names according to the Balinese language😂😂 Our only regret, why we did not take pictures with him. Next time, we will. thanks again for unforgettable memories.
        Written November 12, 2019
      • brookea684
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent service
        Booked a driver from Ubud to Lovina (2.5hr trip) after contacting several services for a quote. Ubud Friendly Driver was far more reasonable in pricing and we had a very pleasant trip. Highly recommended.
        Written October 27, 2019
      • Hoopster9
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Cannot beat Local Knowledge . Excellent !
        We are a family of 4 with two young children age 8 & 6 and we wanted to get to see as much as possible in one day. Our driver ‘ Made ‘was excellent , super friendly and knowledgable. The day started with him picking us up on time 8.30am and he asked us what would we like to see, we decided let him plan the day which was brilliant. He is from Ubud , lives in one of the local villages and he knew everything which we needed to know. I ask a lot of questions and I don’t remember one question which he couldn’t answer. Even the kids chipped in with , why are some coconuts different In size & colour ? We went to Ubud monkey park , A Temple , Tegenungan Waterfall , Rice terraces , and Lukak coffee plant . And we also had time to squeeze in lunch at an amazing organic rice field Restaurant . What was great about Made was he was very relaxed so you didn’t feel pressurised or rushed at all so you can just go at your own pace and he will adapt the schedule as accordingly. Guides also get free entry everywhere so don’t worry about having to pay for them . This was the first time we’ve ever had a driver for the day on any of our family holidays but I think in Ubud this is the best way to get to see everything so I would highly recommend it. These guys ( ‘ Made’ in particular ) are great . Just WhatsApp them and they will get back to you straight away .
        Written October 24, 2019
      • Morgan S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Bayu was the best!!
        My friend and I were travelling around Bali and when we came to Ubud we wanted to hire a private driver to take us around for the day. When I googled some drivers I came across Ubud friendly driver and I am so glad I did. We had a driver called Bayu who was really friendly and took us everywhere we wanted to go. He also recomennded other places he thought we would enjoy (which were great!!) We learnt so much about Ubud that day and its history and had fun whilst doing it. Couldn't recommend Ubud Friendly Driver enough- especially Bayu who ensured we had a great day and who was so nice! Thanks again! Morgan & Dakota
        Written October 17, 2019
      • Rupal T
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing drivers ubud- really are friendly
        We had an amazing experience from start to finish and they couldn't have done more for us. We contacted the company and spoke to Astawa, who was so friendly and helped us with ideas of itinerary plans for our stay and then sent us one of his drivers. I really recommend using ubud friendly driver as your tour guide and taxi service around Bali. We have used them twice now for a tour and hotel transfer and have been satised 100%. From always being on time to being polite every second of the journey our drivers (Agung Rai as pictured in the monkey selfie and Agung Putra) were better then we could hope for. I would always recommend using this company and can be trusted to give you the best bali experience you are looking for.
        Written September 23, 2019
      • QT L
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our AWESOME Ubud Driver that speaks good English
        This is for our driver who recommended all these scenic places and helped us with babysit and photo-taking! Truly awesome and hardworking guy Oh and very handsome haha Please whatsapp him: Gede +62 859 03119559
        Written September 10, 2019
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      Roshanak R
      UAE2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2018 • Couples
      we were planning to hire the car but Hendrick changed our mind, we get to know him through (grab bali version of UBER )but this app banned in many district of bail and sometimes very hard to find taxi using it,Hendrick save us ,we took 2 full days ubud tour with him and he drove us back to nusa dua ,each time we paid 450k,reasonable price compare to 6 drivers that we talked ,he went over our expectation ,always gave us much more than we paid ,last day he took us to local market for souvenir(in Jimbaran with no extra charge ) which was like a heaven for shopper, very cheap compare to ubud center ,he took us to seafood restaurant that local eat there ,his English is very good and very easy to communicate ,his car very clean ,he is very passion for what he does not just for money ,just tell him what do you want to do in bali ,he will make it like perfect trip.
      this is his whats up:+62-859-4287-3300
      Written October 15, 2018
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      Meghan C
      London, UK11 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2017 • Couples
      We visited Ubud in Oct 2017 and had pre-arranged a driver to take us out for a private day tour, but when he stopped answering my calls once we got to Bali, we didn't know what to do. With only 24 hr notice, I looked on TripAdvisor and found Ubud Friendly Driver - they had such positive reviews and ratings, but I was apprehensive by the higher cost for the day tour. We paid about 200k more than quotes elsewhere, but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR and our day with Jun was worth every penny. He was a fantastic tour guide and generally a good dude to hang out with! He made everything convenient and checked in with us throughout the day to make sure he was prioritising the sites that we wanted to see and to make sure we got enough time at each place. He taught us about the culture and religious sentiment around each place we went to and really made us feel a part of it all. He was so chilled out and friendly, and we had several laughs with him through the day. He knows all the good photo spots and can take a fab picture. I loved that he was so concerned and focused that you had a great time, but also was so attentive to hang back to allow us to have private moments. Jun is amazing - the tour was amazing - I fully recommend Ubud Friendly Driver, and trust me, it is worth the extra money! Thanks Jun :)
      Written November 27, 2017
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      odesalvo
      San Francisco, CA8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our driver Bayu was so knowledgeable. Great experience and phenomenal service!! Would definite recommend.
      Written May 8, 2018
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      Vagabond VanHams
      Janesville, WI1,885 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2018 • Couples
      There are many private excursion options while visiting Ubud, but my wife and I would highly recommend you book with Ubud Friendly Driver. A few other companies share similar titles "friendly driver," but make sure you find Ubud Friendly Driver and Jun who is one of several drivers they offer. UFD offers several tour options, we chose the North Bali private tour during a weekday. The company is locally owned by Nyoman Astawa, we e-mailed with him several times prior to our arrival in deciding which tour we would book. Quick response time, friendly service, a truly Balinese welcome.

      On the day of our tour we booked for 9AM pick up service from our resort. During breakfast we were notified our driver had arrived (8:45AM) but there was no rush. We shortly thereafter met Jun who was welcoming and friendly. Initially there was confusion as Jun did not know which tour we booked. I had fortunately photographed the North Bali tour from their website and he agreed to show us those highlights. We also told Jun that we were open to any locations not pictured, more local and less touristy if he could recommend. Jun did not disappoint, and we quickly headed north.

      I believe we made six stops in total, highlights included Ulan Danu Temple (the floating temple), a beautiful and remote Buddhist Temple at Banjar Tegeha, Vihara (hope that's right), a local fruit market where we sampled durian, and beautiful backroads. We also stopped at Lovina beach for lunch. Jun graciously declined to eat with us, instead he gave my wife and I quiet time to soak in the views. He was a great driver and very informative of any questions we had for the 9 hours. It's important to note, he's a driver first and foremost....not a tour guide, you are hiring UFD for driving you not entertaining you. As others have noted, the fee for the day is also for him and the car. You should plan on having cash for entry / donation fees into the temples, buying fruit at the market and lunch.

      Would we recommend UFD? Absolutely without hesitation. While the day started a little awkward, it quickly rebounded and was a highlight of our two week visit to SE Asia. If you want to see and experience Bali not like a tourist, book with UFD to see places often bypassed. We had a fantastic experience and Jun was above and beyond.
      Written March 10, 2018
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      Ama
      Ubud, Bali, Indonesia9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2018 • Solo
      Super friendly, like family, best knowledge and genuine Bali experience you can find . Patient , kind, generous, genuine people who sincerely wish you to have a proper Bali experience . They genuinely take you on as friends and family and care for you. Truly couldn't find anyone better for your Bali, Ubud cultural experience A++++
      Written March 2, 2018
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      Alexa D
      Los Angeles, CA5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2018 • Friends
      This was the PERFECT day in Ubud! My friend and I were on vacation in Bali and had wanted to do many of the Ubud activities such as Tegenungan waterfall, shopping, coffee plantation, rice terraces, etc, but didn't really know how to combine them all into one. We considered renting a car ourselves, but I'm so glad we didn't because this tour combined everything we wanted to do and provided us with an amazing driver/tour guide/FRIEND in Bayu. Bayu picked us up on time at our hotel, and drove us to all the sites, while providing background information on each along the way. Bayu is extremely knowledgeable and was very kind and patient. After we hiked back up 100+ stairs in the heat at the waterfall, he patiently waited while I tried not to die. The car was comfortable and spacious, and Bayu had cold water and cold towels ready to cool us down on the hot day. The pace of the day was perfect, and I really enjoyed getting to know more about the Balinese culture. What a great experience!
      Written September 7, 2018
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      Elena S
      Bucharest, Romania41 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nyoman is the perfect guy to set you up for transportation all around Bali, small group, large group, noisy group, any kind :) He will take you to the best attractions of the island, patiently and kindly explaining all the rituals, habbits, plants. You should definitely try rafting with this team also. Very good English
      Written April 12, 2018
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      Pamela M
      Manchester, UK43 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We had the best day with our driver Jun yesterday, we visited The Monkey Forest, Bali Swing, a waterfall, a coffee plantation and the Holy Springs. Jun was full of knowledge and information and had suggestions of many places to visit. He was friendly and funny and it was like travelling with a friend, he even recommended a great restaurant for lunch. Couldn't recommend this company more highly!!!
      Written December 30, 2017
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      Anne-Floor S
      Goes, The Netherlands3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun showed us around Ubud and made sure we did everything we truly wanted. He can tell a lot about traditional Balinese Culture. Thank you for our perfect day 😊
      Written July 8, 2018
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      ed j
      London, UK27 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2018 • Solo
      I found myself on Bali with some time to spare so I headed off to Ubud and was recommended these guys.

      Their knowledge is second to none and we spent a great day seeing all the sights.

      Great food, great fun and great company!
      Written March 5, 2018
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