Indonesia · Bali
Ubud travel guide
Bali's cultural heart, among rice terraces and jungle
Rice terraces near Ubud. Photo: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ubud is Bali's cultural centre, surrounded by rice terraces, jungle gorges and temples. It's full of yoga studios, art galleries, spas and excellent restaurants, and traditional dance shows are held every evening.
It's cooler and greener than the coast, and a good base for sunrise hikes up Mount Batur and visits to the island's water temples.
What Ubud is known for
- Rice terraces
Tegallalang and Jatiluwih.
- Monkey Forest
Temples full of macaques.
- Water temples
Tirta Empul and its springs.
- Mount Batur
A sunrise volcano hike.
Top things to do in Ubud
Where to stay in Ubud
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Best time to visit Ubud
Best value: Jan–Apr, Sep. April to October: the dry season, with June to August busiest.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 15h 45m from London to DPS, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?
Hire a driver for the day, or use Grab and Gojek scooters and cars.
Good to know
- Keep sunglasses and snacks away from the monkeys.
- Cover shoulders and knees in temples; sarongs are usually lent.
- Book Mount Batur hikes with pickups included.
Ubud FAQ
How many days in Ubud?
Three or four days.
Is Ubud near the beach?
About an hour from the south coast beaches.
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