Ubud
Ubud is Bali's cultural centre, set inland among rice terraces and river gorges, with daily dance performances, temple ceremonies and a dense wellness industry. Traffic on the main streets is heavy, but ten minutes out the rice fields and valleys start. It works as the base for the island's central volcanoes and waterfalls.
How long to stay
May to September for dry weather; ceremonies run year-round.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Ubud yet
Is Ubud right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Ubud is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Nature
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Family
- Couples
- Solo
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Top things to do
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Free entry · VerifiedUbud
A paved ridge path between two river valleys on the edge of town, best walked at sunrise before the heat.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Entrance IDR 100,000 · VerifiedUbud
A temple complex in old forest at the edge of Ubud, home to several hundred long-tailed macaques and three Hindu temples.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Entrance IDR 25,000 · VerifiedUbud
Steep terraced rice fields north of Ubud irrigated by the traditional subak system, with paths dropping into the valley between them.
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Popular activities
Balinese cooking class
Market visit and cooking of base gede spice paste and classic dishes.
Sunrise volcano trek
Pre-dawn climb of Mount Batur with breakfast at the crater rim.