Ubud
Indonesia · Central Bali · 475 m
Description
Ubud is the cultural and spiritual center of Bali, nestled in the island's lush central highlands. The town is renowned for its Hindu temples, traditional dance performances, art galleries, artisan markets, and landscapes of terraced rice fields, tropical forests, and river valleys. Ubud blends Balinese culture, art, and spirituality with yoga retreats, wellness experiences, and a relaxed atmosphere. Attractions such as the Sacred Monkey Forest, the Goa Gajah temple complex, and the Tegalalang Rice Terraces make the region a popular base for exploring Bali's natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 14 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – August
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Highlights
- Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces
- Campuhan Ridge Walk
- Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
- Ubud Art Market
- Saraswati Temple
- Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)(Day trip)
- Tirta Empul Temple(Day trip)
- Gunung Kawi Temple(Day trip)
- Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu(Day trip)
- Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati Lotus Pond
- Tegenungan Waterfall(Day trip)
- Tibumana Waterfall(Day trip)
- Kanto Lampo Waterfall(Day trip)
- Tukad Cepung Waterfall(Day trip)
- Bali Swing
- Alas Harum Bali
- Kajeng Rice Fields Walk
- Sari Organik Walk
- Bukit Campuhan Viewpoint
- Neka Art Museum
- Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
- Blanco Renaissance Museum
- Museum Puri Lukisan
- Threads of Life Indonesian Textile Arts Center
- Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets
- Ubud Traditional Dance Performances
- Yoga & wellness retreats
- Ubud Spa Experience
- Coffee plantations(Day trip)
- Penglipuran Village(Day trip)
- Mount Batur Sunrise Trek(Day trip)
- Mason Elephant Park(Day trip)
- Ayung River Rafting(Day trip)
- Ayung River Valley
- Aloha Ubud Swing
- Cretya Ubud
- Hidden Canyon Beji Guwang(Day trip)
- Pura Mengening(Day trip)
- Pejeng Moon (Moon of Pejeng)(Day trip)
- Samuan Tiga Temple(Day trip)
- Nyuh Kuning Village
- Celuk Silver Village(Day trip)
- Mas Woodcarving Village(Day trip)