Location: Ubud
Top Things to do in Ubud
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The village cluster of Ubud is the ideal place to try a famed Balinese massage and soak up the ambiance of one of Asia’s top spa destinations. Acupressure, reflexology, stretching and aromatherapy star in the island's distinctively firm massage treatments. Ubud is also the vivacious center of Bali’s arts scene, home to a small treasure trove of museums and galleries. Monkey around at nearby nature reserve Monkey Forest Park, home to hundreds of mischievous long-tailed macaques. Don’t miss the valley of tomb cloisters at Gunung Kawi.
Restaurants in Ubud
1. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
In this unusual place of worship, mischievous simians throng among sacred temples and lush greenery.
Reviewed By Ravina89 - Ubud, Indonesia
It was calming to walk among the coolness of the forest and watch the monkeys who fearlessly approach visitors for food. Glad that they restrict this to bananas, but the clever chaps still go for anything shiny like water bottles and sunscreen tubes! If you observe all the rules of the sanctuary, the monkeys don't bother you at all.
2. Bali Wayan Private Tour & Driver
Overall Ratings
5 based on 214 reviews
Professional Bali driver and transport service for your vacation in Bali.
Reviewed By SmilerPoole - Poole
The guide was extremely knowledgable and took us to very interesting places. I would not recommend paying to see The Barong and Kris Dance Group - we waled out halfway through it. However the temples he took us to were excellent, particularly one where people walk through very cold water in order to get blessed by the gods. The seaside temple at Tanah Lot is well worth visiting. If you visit the temple where there are monkeys roaming around, hang onto all your possessions because the moneys are aggressive and will grab items from you if you are not vigilant.
3. John Hardy Ubud Workshop and Showroom
Overall Ratings
5 based on 122 reviews
Just 20 minutes from Ubud, our 4.9 Acre compound features a luxury jewelry workshop, where each piece is crafted by hand using ancient jewelry making techniques passed down from the descendants of the goldsmiths from the royal courts of Bali. Enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch and visit the stunning Kapal Bambu, our showroom where you can shop the ultimate in artisan-crafted luxury and the pinnacle of Balinese craftsmanship.
Reviewed By Stee53 - Newcastle, Australia
Absolutely stunning buildings greet you as you wander through massive bamboo pathways from room to room. Beautiful arrangements of flowers as well as stunning jewellery. Very knowledgeable staff who go out of their way to attend to you. Of course the jewellery is stunning as well! Love the ethos of all the staff dining together. Just so worth a visit.
4. FriedBanana Bali Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Marilena D
The best guide for Bali tours can be fiind in Ubud. Good driver, honest, balinesse stories, good humor, spectacular destinations, not crowded routes, ... kind person, named Godoh (i.e. Fried Banana in balinesse). Contact him at [email protected] or phone +62-81999 898 251.
5. Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Catherine T - Les Pavillons Sous Bois, France
And unjustifiably so....
The home of 1000 masks and 4000 puppets of different origins that are perfectly kept is astounding and well worth a visit. The Gardens surrounding the Houses are a treat to the eyes.
I urge you to make the detour for a visit when in Bali.
6. Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is one of the famous tourist objects in Bali situated in Tegalalang Village north of Ubud Bali featured by the amazing rice Terrace set the cliff. Tegalalang Village is located on 600 m above sea levels covered by good temperature where most of the villagers as a farmer.
7. Bali Paradise Cycling Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 56 reviews
Bali Paradise Cycling Tours are a tour operator based in Ubud, Bali specializing in downhill cycling and rice field trekking tours but also provide many other activities. BPCT aim to give our guests with a fun, safe and authentic experience that is suitable for all ages and abilities. Mus, the tour guide and owner of BPCT, has 10 years experience in the tourism industry. His love of outdoor adventures and passion for Balinese culture are what inspired him to start his own company in 2016. Mus comes from Bresela, a traditional village just outside Ubud, where he frequently welcomes guests and shows them around his family compound as part of the tour. Tour itineraries can be customized to suit the specific interests of guests and Mus is happy to answer questions and provide an insight into his culture and life in Bali. We are also available for day tours, airport transfers and transport.
Reviewed By Tina A
This was more than just a cycling tour, but a wonderful experience with local guide Mus who not only takes you on out of the way farm/jungle/rice field cycling treks, but also welcomes you into his family home and gives fantastic insight into local culture. The tour ends with a delicious Balinese home cooked meal. I would highly recommend this tour for the real Bali experience with a genuinely lovely local guide. I’m not an experienced cyclist however I found this easy as it was mostly downhill.
8. Bali Eco Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 233 reviews
Join us for a sunrise trek to the summit of Mt.Batur (1717 meters) and experience the awesome beauty of an active volcano. Trekking in the cool, early morning darkness (torches, hiking sticks and wet weather gear supplied, if needed), we begin the one to two hour ascent to arrive in time to witness a glorious sunrise and experience the stunning morning views of the surrounding crater.
Reviewed By kiwi572014 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We had looked forward to this trip and were severely let down. In fact we nearly didn't make it to the first stop- The driver drove at a reckless pace and almost rolled the van trying to avoid a motorcyclist. We had already had several other drivers during our stay in Bali and all drove carefully and safely. Not this driver!
The first stop for breakfast was filthy with flies all over the food, and not much on offer either!
Second stop was a " coffee Plantation" - which was below ordinary and was just an excuse to try and push their merchandise onto us.
NB the roads are poor for cycling, and the tour ran almost 1 and a half hours late. So for being away for 9 hours you only spend 2 hours cycling
We've experienced so much better in Bali- this was such a disappointment
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