🌴 Bali, Indonesia
Things to do in Ubud
Bali’s cultural heart — rice terraces, temples and jungle spas
A favourite for honeymoons
Ubud is Bali’s lush, arty interior — emerald rice terraces, river-gorge yoga retreats, Hindu temples and some of the island’s best spas and dining. It’s the romantic, slow-paced counterpoint to Bali’s beaches, and a honeymoon favourite. Give it two or three days in and around town.
Jungle-view villas, river-gorge spas and candlelit dinners over the rice fields — Bali’s honeymoon heartland.
Time needed
2–3 days
Best time
April–October (dry season) for the best weather
Region
Bali, Indonesia
Don’t miss
The Tegallalang rice terraces
The tiered green paddies at Tegallalang, just north of town, are Ubud’s signature view — go early for soft light and fewer crowds, before the day-trippers and the swing queues.
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- The Tegallalang rice terraces.Find tours
- The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in town.Find tours
- A water-purification ritual at Tirta Empul temple.Find tours
- A jungle spa, a yoga class or a sunrise Mount Batur trek.Find tours
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How to get to Ubud
Ubud is ~1.5h by car from Bali’s Ngurah Rai airport or the southern beaches (Seminyak/Canggu). There’s no real public transport — pre-book a driver or transfer.
Best time to visit
April–October (dry season) for the best weather. Mornings are cool and quiet; the centre gets busy and traffic-clogged by midday.
Ubud tips
- Pre-book a private driver for a day — temples and terraces are spread out with no transit.
- Visit terraces and temples at opening to beat the heat, the crowds and the selfie queues.
- Dress respectfully at temples (a sarong, shoulders covered) — sarongs are usually lent at the gate.
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