Introduction
Ubud is Bali’s cultural heartland — ancient Balinese traditions feel most alive here. Temples with daily offerings, traditional dance performances, rice terrace walks, world-class cooking classes and yoga retreats.
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Top Things to Do
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Ancient forest with three Hindu temples and hundreds of long-tailed macaques. Keep food hidden. Rp 80,000.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
15 minutes north of Ubud. The most photographed landscape in Bali. Go at dawn before crowds.
Tirta Empul Temple
Ancient spring temple for holy water purification rituals. Bring a sarong. Rp 50,000.
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Free 2km walk along a ridge with valley views. Best early morning.
Traditional Dance Performances
Nightly Kecak fire dance, Legong and Barong performances. Rp 100,000–150,000.
Cooking Classes
Market visit + cooking 5–7 Balinese dishes. Rp 350,000–500,000. Book ahead.
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Getting Around Ubud
Bicycle rental: Rp 50,000–70,000/day
Scooter rental: Rp 60,000–100,000/day
Private driver: Rp 400,000–600,000/day for custom itinerary
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Ubud cooking classes and rice terrace cycling tours sell out in peak season (July–August and December). Book ahead.
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