What to do there?
What to do there?
This area is about 200-300 meters above sea level and rice fields surrounding the area makes it uniquely cooler than other destinations in Bali. Enjoy a relaxing morning walk or go cycling around the quiet villages and pass by lushful green rice paddies. The quiet surrounding makes Ubud an ideal place to meditate. Join the many yoga classes around Ubud and make friends with other travellers. For an adventure and also if you are fit enough, take up a hiking route to Tjampuhan Sacred Hill or Campuhan Ridge Walk. If you book a private tour, you will definitely get to see the very best places in Ubud by going on planned day trips.
Ubud villages are famous for wonderful bamboo artwork, furniture, wood carvings and stone carving. Being the art hub and famous among many travellers who seek to learn Javanese arts, you can find plenty of art workshops and classes to join here in Ubud. Aside from craft making, culinary lessons are also available if you love to learn cooking Balinese cuisine. Visit Celuk Village for gold or silver arts and Batuan Village for fine art handicrafts.
Are you the adventurous traveller? It’s always fun to travel and explore cultural activities because you get to experience new things, as well as make new memories. Join a mud wrestling with the locals at Mepantigan Bali. Or if you are a watersport enthusiast, go for whitewater rafting or tubing with your loved ones for a fun day out. Enquire with the many friendly locals and negotiate a good price, they are always kind to assist you.
Ubud villages are famous for wonderful bamboo artwork, furniture, wood carvings and stone carving. Being the art hub and famous among many travellers who seek to learn Javanese arts, you can find plenty of art workshops and classes to join here in Ubud. Aside from craft making, culinary lessons are also available if you love to learn cooking Balinese cuisine. Visit Celuk Village for gold or silver arts and Batuan Village for fine art handicrafts.
Are you the adventurous traveller? It’s always fun to travel and explore cultural activities because you get to experience new things, as well as make new memories. Join a mud wrestling with the locals at Mepantigan Bali. Or if you are a watersport enthusiast, go for whitewater rafting or tubing with your loved ones for a fun day out. Enquire with the many friendly locals and negotiate a good price, they are always kind to assist you.
What to see there?
What to see there?
Many beautiful arts, myth and cultural history originate from Ubud, making it known as one of the main hubs of Balinese culture and arts. Expect to see palaces, museums, art galleries and many temples.You can find that most buildings and places are uniquely built with classical Balinese architecture. Some temples in Ubud that you should consider visiting are Pura Taman Saraswati, Tirta Empul and Puri Saren Agung.
At many of these cultural places, you can watch the Barong Dance performance. This cultural show is based on a legendary battle tale between two characters - Barong and Rangda. If you love arts, make a gallery visit to Puri Lukisan Museum to see famous Balinese artworks and take nice photos of your trip in Ubud. To bring home some handicrafts, Ubud Art Market is the place to visit and shop some gifts. Goa Gajah Cave is famous for its ancient carvings and it’s worth a visit if you are interested to learn more about history.
Ubud is a peaceful town. Many people come to visit here for a relaxing retreat as the environment is calm and away from the busy streets. It is a must to visit some of the rice paddy fields such as Tegalalang Rice Terrace to capture scenic moments. Take a trip to Kemenuh area and visit Tegenungan Waterfall, a beautiful nature pool where you can take a dip. Make a visit to Bali Bird Walk if you want to do some birdwatching. It’s best to visit here in the morning and enjoy the beautiful landscape.
Ubud is a peaceful town. Many people come to visit here for a relaxing retreat as the environment is calm and away from the busy streets. It is a must to visit some of the rice paddy fields such as Tegalalang Rice Terrace to capture scenic moments. Take a trip to Kemenuh area and visit Tegenungan Waterfall, a beautiful nature pool where you can take a dip. Make a visit to Bali Bird Walk if you want to do some birdwatching. It’s best to visit here in the morning and enjoy the beautiful landscape.
When is the best time to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
- January
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- November
- December
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
What to eat?
What to eat?
When you're there, you should ask for the local favourite spit roast pig, commonly called 'babi guling' or the whole duck called 'bebek betutu'.
Where to eat?
Where to eat?
Check out some of the great food and wonderful services provided by Ubud restaurants located along the Jalan Raya Ubud, Jalan Sanggingan, Jalan Monkey Forest and Sayan. Also, Ubud gives well displayed refreshments in street warungs and small cafés.
Useful local terms
Useful local terms
- How are you? - Apa khabar?
- I’m good - Baik
- Thank you - Makasih
- Good morning - Selamat pagi
- Good afternoon - Selamat sore
- Male - Bapak / Pak
- Female - Mbak / Buk
- I don’t understand - Saya tidak ngerti
- Fixed price - Harga pas
- Car - Mobil
- Traffic jam - Macet
- Free of charge - Gratis
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- The town has many accommodation options from budget backpacker hostels to hotels and private rentals such as luxury villas and homestays. Watch out your belongings while visiting some of the temples as there are monkeys!
- If you are travelling with a partner, renting a motorcycle to get you around town is convenient.
- To make day trips and visit many attractions in Ubud, it’s best to start in the morning.
- If you are in groups of 4 pax and above, hire a driver that will bring you to many Bali attractions. Request and plan your itinerary before your trip.
- While shopping, try and negotiate for the prices but be reasonable. If you get the chance to negotiate, it’s best to buy more so you can get cheaper.
- There are many places to dine around Ubud. A relaxing lunch or hi-tea is perfect for you to spend at the many restaurants and romantic resorts that offer stunning rice paddy views.
Consisting of over fourteen small villages, the peaceful town of Ubud is known for its cultural richness seen in many forms of arts, religion and heritage.
Consisting of over fourteen small villages, the peaceful town of Ubud is known for its cultural richness seen in many forms of arts, religion and heritage.
What to do there?
What to do there?
This area is about 200-300 meters above sea level and rice fields surrounding the area makes it uniquely cooler than other destinations in Bali. Enjoy a relaxing morning walk or go cycling around the quiet villages and pass by lushful green rice paddies. The quiet surrounding makes Ubud an ideal place to meditate. Join the many yoga classes around Ubud and make friends with other travellers. For an adventure and also if you are fit enough, take up a hiking route to Tjampuhan Sacred Hill or Campuhan Ridge Walk. If you book a private tour, you will definitely get to see the very best places in Ubud by going on planned day trips.
Ubud villages are famous for wonderful bamboo artwork, furniture, wood carvings and stone carving. Being the art hub and famous among many travellers who seek to learn Javanese arts, you can find plenty of art workshops and classes to join here in Ubud. Aside from craft making, culinary lessons are also available if you love to learn cooking Balinese cuisine. Visit Celuk Village for gold or silver arts and Batuan Village for fine art handicrafts.
Are you the adventurous traveller? It’s always fun to travel and explore cultural activities because you get to experience new things, as well as make new memories. Join a mud wrestling with the locals at Mepantigan Bali. Or if you are a watersport enthusiast, go for whitewater rafting or tubing with your loved ones for a fun day out. Enquire with the many friendly locals and negotiate a good price, they are always kind to assist you.
Ubud villages are famous for wonderful bamboo artwork, furniture, wood carvings and stone carving. Being the art hub and famous among many travellers who seek to learn Javanese arts, you can find plenty of art workshops and classes to join here in Ubud. Aside from craft making, culinary lessons are also available if you love to learn cooking Balinese cuisine. Visit Celuk Village for gold or silver arts and Batuan Village for fine art handicrafts.
Are you the adventurous traveller? It’s always fun to travel and explore cultural activities because you get to experience new things, as well as make new memories. Join a mud wrestling with the locals at Mepantigan Bali. Or if you are a watersport enthusiast, go for whitewater rafting or tubing with your loved ones for a fun day out. Enquire with the many friendly locals and negotiate a good price, they are always kind to assist you.
What to see there?
What to see there?
Many beautiful arts, myth and cultural history originate from Ubud, making it known as one of the main hubs of Balinese culture and arts. Expect to see palaces, museums, art galleries and many temples.You can find that most buildings and places are uniquely built with classical Balinese architecture. Some temples in Ubud that you should consider visiting are Pura Taman Saraswati, Tirta Empul and Puri Saren Agung.
At many of these cultural places, you can watch the Barong Dance performance. This cultural show is based on a legendary battle tale between two characters - Barong and Rangda. If you love arts, make a gallery visit to Puri Lukisan Museum to see famous Balinese artworks and take nice photos of your trip in Ubud. To bring home some handicrafts, Ubud Art Market is the place to visit and shop some gifts. Goa Gajah Cave is famous for its ancient carvings and it’s worth a visit if you are interested to learn more about history.
Ubud is a peaceful town. Many people come to visit here for a relaxing retreat as the environment is calm and away from the busy streets. It is a must to visit some of the rice paddy fields such as Tegalalang Rice Terrace to capture scenic moments. Take a trip to Kemenuh area and visit Tegenungan Waterfall, a beautiful nature pool where you can take a dip. Make a visit to Bali Bird Walk if you want to do some birdwatching. It’s best to visit here in the morning and enjoy the beautiful landscape.
Ubud is a peaceful town. Many people come to visit here for a relaxing retreat as the environment is calm and away from the busy streets. It is a must to visit some of the rice paddy fields such as Tegalalang Rice Terrace to capture scenic moments. Take a trip to Kemenuh area and visit Tegenungan Waterfall, a beautiful nature pool where you can take a dip. Make a visit to Bali Bird Walk if you want to do some birdwatching. It’s best to visit here in the morning and enjoy the beautiful landscape.
When is the best time to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
- January
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- November
- December
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
What to eat?
What to eat?
When you're there, you should ask for the local favourite spit roast pig, commonly called 'babi guling' or the whole duck called 'bebek betutu'.
Where to eat?
Where to eat?
Check out some of the great food and wonderful services provided by Ubud restaurants located along the Jalan Raya Ubud, Jalan Sanggingan, Jalan Monkey Forest and Sayan. Also, Ubud gives well displayed refreshments in street warungs and small cafés.
Useful local terms
Useful local terms
- How are you? - Apa khabar?
- I’m good - Baik
- Thank you - Makasih
- Good morning - Selamat pagi
- Good afternoon - Selamat sore
- Male - Bapak / Pak
- Female - Mbak / Buk
- I don’t understand - Saya tidak ngerti
- Fixed price - Harga pas
- Car - Mobil
- Traffic jam - Macet
- Free of charge - Gratis
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- The town has many accommodation options from budget backpacker hostels to hotels and private rentals such as luxury villas and homestays. Watch out your belongings while visiting some of the temples as there are monkeys!
- If you are travelling with a partner, renting a motorcycle to get you around town is convenient.
- To make day trips and visit many attractions in Ubud, it’s best to start in the morning.
- If you are in groups of 4 pax and above, hire a driver that will bring you to many Bali attractions. Request and plan your itinerary before your trip.
- While shopping, try and negotiate for the prices but be reasonable. If you get the chance to negotiate, it’s best to buy more so you can get cheaper.
- There are many places to dine around Ubud. A relaxing lunch or hi-tea is perfect for you to spend at the many restaurants and romantic resorts that offer stunning rice paddy views.
