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Ubud

“Where Bali's soul lives — rice terraces, temples & healing”

Duration

3–5 days

Best Season

May – October (dry)

Temperature

22–30°C

Budget / Person

$40–$160

About Ubud

Ubud sits in a fertile river valley at 200 metres elevation in central Bali. It is where traditional Balinese painting, woodcarving, mask-making, and dance are still practised daily rather than performed for tourists. The Campuhan Ridge Walk, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, and Sacred Monkey Forest frame the town, while Tirta Empul holy spring draws both pilgrims and curious travellers. COMO Shambhala estate and numerous wellness retreats make Ubud the destination of choice for travellers seeking more than a beach holiday.

Highlights

Tegallalang Rice Terrace — the iconic stepped paddies

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Ubud Royal Palace — evening Kecak & Legong performances

Tirta Empul purification temple

Campuhan Ridge Walk — sunrise through village fields

Hidden Gems

Sari Organic walking trail — harvest rice with a Subak farming family

Pura Gunung Kawi — 11th-century rock-cut temple tombs, always quiet

Penestanan village — cheaper warungs, working artists' studios

Goa Gajah Elephant Cave — 9th-century meditation site 3 km east

Local Food & Drinks

🍽️ Babi Guling — spit-roasted suckling pig (Warung Ibu Oka is legendary)🍽️ Bebek Betutu — slow-smoked duck in 30 spices (order 24h ahead)🍽️ Lawar — minced pork and shredded coconut salad🍽️ Jamu Kunyit Asam — fresh turmeric-tamarind tonic