Bali, Indonesia
Ubud
Rice terraces, temples and jungle rivers.
Ubud is Bali's green heart: rice terraces stepped into valleys, water temples, craft villages and jungle gorges. It suits slow mornings, spa afternoons and rice-field walks at sunset.
Places we love here
Nature
Campuhan Ridge Walk
A paved ridge path between two river valleys.
Culture
Legong dance performance
Evening performances at the Ubud Palace and nearby temples.
Experiences
Mount Batur sunrise
A pre-dawn guided climb on an active volcano. Book with licensed local guides.
Nature
Sacred Monkey Forest
A forest sanctuary with temples. Keep food and loose items out of sight.
Nature
Tegallalang rice terraces
Terraces north of Ubud, best early before tour buses arrive.
Lesser-known · lesser-known
Tibumana waterfall
A smaller waterfall in a jungle pocket east of Ubud.
Culture
Tirta Empul water temple
A holy spring temple where purification rituals take place. Sarongs are provided.
Food
Ubud market & warungs
Morning produce market and small warungs serving nasi campur.