QUICK GUIDE

Ubud at a Glance

Start here for the practical essentials. The numbered map pins match the place-specific activities below; classes, river trips and ATV meeting points depend on the operator you book.

For a first visit: start with a walk around central Ubud, choose Campuhan or Tegallalang for your green morning, and add either a waterfall outing or a guided activity. You do not need to do all 18 things to have a good stay.

How Many Days

How Many Days Do You Need in Ubud?

I would start with three nights. That usually gives you two full days, plus some arrival or departure time, without having to treat every morning as a race. You could spend one day around central Ubud and another north of town or at the waterfalls, choosing the activities that appeal most.

With four or five nights, you can add rafting or an ATV outing, take a workshop and enjoy your accommodation. If you only have one day, choose one realistic route and accept that you will leave plenty for another visit. The point is to enjoy Ubud, not win a certificate for seeing the most car parks.

My 2-Week Bali Itinerary explains how to divide your nights across the island; this page is the detailed activity guide to use once you have chosen Ubud.

Plan Your Days

Ubud by Area: How to Plan Your Days

Think of central Ubud as your walking area, Tegallalang and Tampaksiring as a northern outing, and the waterfalls as separate excursions east and southeast of town. Rafting and ATV routes have their own meeting points. The straight-line distance on the map tells you much less than the road route and traffic.

My Suggested Ubud Day Combinations

A day in the center. Begin at Monkey Forest (#1), browse the Art Market (#3), visit Saraswati (#2), and leave the evening for a dance performance (#6). Break it up with lunch rather than trying to walk continuously in the hottest hours.

Rice terraces and a water temple. Start early at Tegallalang (#9), then continue towards Tirta Empul (#10). Allow time to learn about the temple, particularly if joining a ritual. Return for a quiet afternoon rather than adding every waterfall to the same day.

A waterfall morning. Pair Kanto Lampo (#11) and Tibumana (#12), conditions permitting. Tegenungan (#13) is another option, especially with a southbound route. You do not need all three.

An adventure day. Choose rafting (#14) or an ATV ride (#15). A combined package can work if that is the day’s main plan. Leave time for transfers, stairs, changing and lunch.

A slower Ubud day. Walk Campuhan (#8) early, have breakfast, then choose a local workshop or a suitable yoga class (#16). Sound sessions (#17) and a rice-field walk (#18) offer other ways to keep the day unhurried.

Central Ubud

Things to Do in Central Ubud

The town center is the easiest place to explore on foot, with temples, shops, food stops and several activities close together. It is busy rather than secluded, but a little planning lets you fit the cultural stops around meals and a slower evening.

1. Visit Ubud Monkey Forest

Location: Central Ubud

Time: 1–2 hours

Price: IDR 130,000 per adult

Best for: Forest paths, temple scenery and wildlife

Combine with: The Art Market (#3) and an evening dance (#6).

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary combines forest paths, carved stone bridges and temple grounds in Padangtegal. Give it time: the setting is as much a reason to visit as the long-tailed macaques moving through the trees. Some sacred areas are reserved for worship, so follow the signs rather than assuming every doorway is open to visitors.

The monkeys are wild animals, and a photograph is not a reason to approach or touch them. Put away loose sunglasses, keep your belongings secure and follow staff instructions. Children need close supervision.

💡 Car’s Tip: Read the sanctuary’s visitor guidelines before going. Observe the monkeys from a distance and leave food outside.

2. See Saraswati Temple & Ubud Water Palace

Location: Central Ubud

Time: 30–60 minutes

Price: Budget around IDR 60,000; confirm current entry options

Best for: Lotus ponds, architecture and a short cultural stop

Combine with: The nearby Art Market (#3) and a meal in the center.

Saraswati Temple, commonly visited as Ubud Water Palace, is one of the easiest cultural stops to fit into a walk around central Ubud. The lotus ponds and decorated gateway offer a very different scene from the shops and traffic outside.

It is a compact visit, so combine it with nearby places rather than building a whole day around it. Dress respectfully and check which areas your ticket includes. A daytime visit and an evening performance may have separate tickets; neither automatically includes the other.

💡 Car’s Tip: Check the current entry and clothing arrangements directly. Older guides describing unrestricted free access may no longer reflect the visit offered today.

3. Browse Ubud Art Market

Location: Central Ubud

Time: 45–90 minutes

Price: Free to browse; purchases extra

Best for: Crafts, textiles and souvenirs

Combine with: Saraswati Temple (#2) and a nearby workshop (#4).

Ubud Art Market is a convenient place to browse woven bags, textiles, small carvings and souvenirs. It sits in the busy center, so you can fit it around a temple visit, lunch or a walk without arranging a separate excursion.

Some products are handmade locally and others are widely sold tourist goods. Ask about materials and where an item was made if that matters to you. Browse a few stalls before buying, and keep any bargaining friendly.

💡 Car’s Tip: Carry smaller notes and decide what an item is worth to you before negotiating. Shopping is much more pleasant without treating every purchase as a competition.

4. Learn to Make a Balinese Offering

Location: Ubud & nearby villages

Time: 1–2 hours

Price: Planning estimate: around IDR 250,000; varies by host

Best for: Local traditions and a hands-on cultural experience

Combine with: A central Ubud morning or a cooking class (#5), if offered together.

The small flower offerings you see outside homes, shops and temples are part of everyday Balinese Hindu life. In a canang sari workshop, a local host can explain the materials, the arrangement and the meaning of the offering while showing you how to make one.

Choose an experience that includes an explanation of the tradition, rather than only an attractive finished object. It is a chance to ask respectful questions and understand something you will notice throughout the rest of your trip.

💡 Car’s Tip: Step around offerings on the ground and ask before photographing a ceremony. Being invited to learn does not mean every part of religious life is open to visitors.

5. Take a Balinese Cooking Class

Location: Ubud & surrounding villages

Time: Half a day

Price: Varies by class, menu and transfer package

Best for: Food, local ingredients and learning something practical

Combine with: A market visit, when included in your chosen class.

A cooking class gives you a reason to slow down and learn how the food on your plate is prepared. Look for a program that explains the spices and base pastes as well as guiding you through the dishes. Paon Bali is one option in Laplapan that publishes morning and afternoon programs; compare the current inclusions before choosing.

Some classes include a traditional market visit, village introduction or hotel pickup, while others focus only on the cooking. Morning and afternoon programs can differ, so ask about the exact experience rather than assuming a market visit is always included.

💡 Car’s Tip: Mention dietary requirements when booking and ask whether you cook individually or as part of a group. Leave room for the meal at the end.

6. Watch a Balinese Dance Performance

Location: Central Ubud; venue varies

Time: An evening performance

Price: Varies by venue and program

Best for: Music, costume and traditional performance

Combine with: Dinner in central Ubud after a day exploring nearby.

A dance performance is a good way to spend an evening in Ubud without turning the night into another road trip. Different programs may feature Legong, Barong or other performance traditions, each with its own music, costumes and storytelling.

Check the venue and the actual program for your date. Ubud Palace and other central venues host performances, but the same show is not necessarily offered every night. Ask about seating, start time and whether the performance is outdoors.

💡 Car’s Tip: Buy for the performance and date you actually want, arrive with time to find a seat and follow the photography guidance. A daytime temple ticket is not a performance ticket.

7. Make Your Own Silver Jewelry

Location: Ubud workshops or Celuk, south of Ubud

Time: Around 2–3 hours, plus travel

Price: Varies by workshop, silver weight and design

Best for: A creative afternoon and a personal souvenir

Combine with: A southbound outing; Celuk can pair with Tegenungan (#13).

Silver-making workshops let you take a design through several stages with help from a silversmith. A simple ring or pendant is usually more realistic for a short beginner session than a complicated piece you have saved from a designer collection.

Check the workshop’s actual address: a class advertised for Ubud may take place in Celuk, which is a separate village south of town. For a published example, Celuk Bali Silver Class lists silver allowances and extra charges. These conditions vary between providers.

💡 Car’s Tip: Ask how much silver is included and what happens if the final piece weighs more. Gemstones, larger designs and transfers can change the total.

Rice Fields & Temples

Rice Fields, Walks & Water Temples

8. Walk Campuhan Ridge

Location: West edge of central Ubud

Time: 1–2 hours, depending on how far you go

Price: Free; food and drinks extra

Best for: An easy scenic walk and greener views

Combine with: Breakfast nearby or a slower afternoon in Penestanan.

Campuhan Ridge Walk is one of the simplest ways to get out among Ubud’s green hills without booking an activity. The path begins near Pura Gunung Lebah and climbs onto an open ridge, where the views feel a world away from the traffic nearby.

You can make this a short out-and-back walk or continue farther towards the village and cafés beyond the ridge. Much of the exposed stretch has little shade. Morning or late afternoon is more comfortable than the hottest part of the day, and wet paving can be slippery.

💡 Car’s Tip: Wear shoes with grip and carry water. The most obvious roadside map pin is not always the path entrance; check the approach near the temple and Ibah before setting off.

9. Explore Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Location: Tegallalang, north of Ubud

Time: 1–2 hours, plus travel

Price: Planning estimate: around IDR 50,000; entrances and extras vary

Best for: Terraced landscapes and photography

Combine with: Tirta Empul (#10) on a northbound day.

Tegallalang is the classic layered rice-terrace view near Ubud. The valley is beautiful, but it is also a developed visitor area with cafés, swings and different paid access points. Decide whether you want to walk through the terraces, stop for a view or book a separate attraction.

The rice fields do not look exactly the same throughout the year. Growing and harvesting change the landscape, and the busiest viewpoints can fill quickly. Stay on established paths, respect working fields and do not assume one entrance fee includes every viewpoint or swing.

💡 Car’s Tip: Go early for softer light and a less crowded visit. Let this be one rice-field experience, then leave time for a quieter walk around Ubud (#18).

10. Visit Tirta Empul Temple

Location: Manukaya, Tampaksiring

Time: 1–2 hours; allow longer for a ritual

Price: Planning estimate: IDR 75,000 adult general entry; ritual extras separate

Best for: Temple culture and learning about purification traditions

Combine with: Tegallalang (#9), with enough time for both.

Tirta Empul is an active Hindu water temple known for its spring-fed purification pools. You can visit the temple respectfully without taking part in the melukat ritual. If you do participate, arrange guidance from someone who can explain the sequence and local customs.

General sightseeing and ritual participation are different experiences. Confirm the relevant ticket, clothing and changing arrangements before entering the water. Bring a change of clothes if joining a permitted ritual, follow the temple’s access rules and avoid photographing worshippers without permission.

💡 Car’s Tip: Treat this as a place of worship, not a pool stop. Check current entrance information and allow for queues if a ceremony is part of your visit.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls Near Ubud

These waterfalls are outside central Ubud and each has steps, wet surfaces and its own access conditions. Choose the landscape you want to see, keep an eye on the weather and arrange your return journey before setting off.

11. See Kanto Lampo Waterfall

Location: Beng, Gianyar

Time: 1–1.5 hours, plus travel

Price: Planning estimate: IDR 15,000–30,000; confirm at entry

Best for: A broad rock cascade and waterfall photos

Combine with: Tibumana (#12) on an eastbound waterfall outing.

Kanto Lampo spills over a wide arrangement of dark rocks, giving it a different look from the single-drop waterfalls nearby. It is a popular photography stop, so the time you spend here may depend as much on queues as on the walk down.

Expect wet steps and slippery rock surfaces. Flow and access can change after rain, and a place that looks calm in a photograph may feel very different on the day. Follow local instructions, stay out of closed areas and do not climb onto rocks just because someone else is doing it.

💡 Car’s Tip: Choose your first waterfall early, bring a dry bag and wear footwear with grip. Confirm any photography help and its price before accepting it.

12. Visit Tibumana Waterfall

Location: Apuan, Bangli

Time: 1–1.5 hours, plus travel

Price: Planning estimate: IDR 15,000–30,000; confirm at entry

Best for: A jungle walk and a single-drop cascade

Combine with: Kanto Lampo (#11), rather than crossing Bali for another distant stop.

Tibumana offers a different waterfall shape and atmosphere from Kanto Lampo: a more defined drop framed by greenery. The approach is part of the visit, with paths and steps through a lush setting before you reach the waterfall area.

Do not assume that swimming is permitted or sensible just because photographs show people in the pool. Follow the instructions posted on the day and keep away from the waterfall’s impact zone and unstable edges. After heavy rain, change the plan rather than trying to force a waterfall day.

💡 Car’s Tip: Two waterfalls with time to enjoy the walks are usually more satisfying than a checklist of five. Keep your return transport arranged before heading down.

13. Visit Tegenungan Waterfall

Location: Kemenuh, southeast of Ubud

Time: 1–2 hours, plus travel

Price: IDR 30,000 adult entry listed by Indonesia Travel; extras may differ

Best for: A powerful cascade and an easy-to-combine southbound stop

Combine with: A Celuk silver workshop (#7), if the locations fit your route.

Tegenungan is a well-known waterfall with a developed visitor area and a substantial staircase down towards the water. It is accessible as an outing from Ubud, but that does not make the walk step-free or the river automatically suitable for swimming.

It works particularly well if you are already travelling southeast of town. Check the tourism-board visitor information and follow local access instructions. Nearby venues and alternative viewpoints may charge separately from the basic waterfall entrance.

💡 Car’s Tip: Save energy for the climb back up and protect your camera from spray. If your day already includes Kanto Lampo and Tibumana, you do not have to add a third waterfall.

Adventure

Rafting & ATV Adventures

If you want a more active day, Ubud’s river valleys and rural surroundings offer both guided rafting and ATV trips. Compare the route, group size and inclusions rather than assuming every advertised package is the same.

14. Go White Water Rafting on the Ayung River

Location: Ayung River valley; meeting point varies

Time: Allow half a day with transfers and changing

Price: Planning estimate: IDR 445,000–600,000; packages vary

Best for: Jungle scenery and a guided outdoor adventure

Combine with: A relaxed afternoon afterwards, or an ATV package (#15) if you want a full activity day.

Rafting brings you down into the river valley, past jungle-covered banks, rock walls and small cascades. The scenery is a large part of the experience, so this is not only an activity for people chasing the biggest rapids.

Choose a reputable operator and confirm the equipment, age requirements, transfers, insurance and any lunch included. There are often long stair sections down to and back from the river. Conditions depend on rainfall, so the operator’s decision on whether a trip can run matters more than a prepaid schedule. River tubing is another option offered by some companies, but it is a separate activity and route.

💡 Car’s Tip: Bring a complete change of clothes and secure footwear. Keep valuables to a minimum and ask how phones and bags are stored while you are on the water.

15. Take an ATV Ride Around Ubud

Location: Rural tracks around Ubud; route varies

Time: Half a day; longer with rafting

Price: Planning estimate: IDR 445,000–600,000 for some packages; confirm inclusions

Best for: A muddy activity day and rural scenery

Combine with: Rafting (#14) only if the package leaves enough transfer and changing time.

ATV routes around Ubud can include muddy tracks, village edges, jungle sections and rice-field landscapes. The route you see in one video is not the route every company offers, so ask what is actually included before choosing a provider.

Compare solo and tandem prices, driving requirements, safety equipment and insurance. A combined rafting-and-ATV ticket can be convenient, but it is a full activity day rather than something to squeeze between several temples. Follow the guide and stay on authorised tracks; working rice fields are not open driving terrain.

💡 Car’s Tip: Wear clothes you do not mind getting muddy and confirm shower facilities. Ask about the route and group size as well as the advertised price.

Slow Mornings

Yoga, Wellness & Slower Mornings

You do not have to book a retreat to enjoy a quieter side of Ubud. A class, a sound session or a walk before breakfast can leave you with a much more relaxed day than another long excursion.

16. Join a Yoga Class

Location: Ubud studios; Pengosekan for The Yoga Barn

Time: One class, plus arrival time

Price: The Yoga Barn lists IDR 180,000 for a regular drop-in; other classes vary

Best for: Movement, a slower morning and a break between excursions

Combine with: Breakfast nearby or a quieter day in town.

Yoga is an easy way to give an Ubud stay a different rhythm. You can choose a single class without turning the trip into a retreat. Look at the style and level before arriving: a restorative session, a strong flow class and meditation are different experiences.

The Yoga Barn’s daily-class page publishes its timetable, pricing and registration rules. Regular daily classes are currently drop-in rather than online pre-booked; workshops and special events can have different arrangements. Other studios set their own policies.

💡 Car’s Tip: Arrive early enough to register and settle in. Bring water and a small towel, and choose a class that suits your experience rather than the most impressive name.

17. Try a Sound Session at Pyramids of Chi

Location: Bentuyung, north of central Ubud

Time: Allow around 1.5–2 hours including arrival

Price: Ancient Sound Healing listed at IDR 350,000; other sessions vary

Best for: A quiet, structured relaxation experience

Combine with: A north-Ubud café stop or an otherwise unhurried day.

Pyramids of Chi offers sound-based relaxation sessions in purpose-built spaces. The different programs are not interchangeable, so read what your selected session involves rather than booking on the name alone.

For example, the Ancient Sound Healing session publishes its own price, age restrictions and participation guidance. Book ahead where required. I would approach this as a wellness experience, without assuming the promotional language guarantees a particular result.

💡 Car’s Tip: Read the participation guidance for the exact session you choose and leave some quiet time afterwards. It makes more sense on a slow day than between two rushed transfers.

18. Leave Time for a Quieter Rice-Field Walk

Location: Public paths around Ubud, such as the Kajeng side

Time: 45–90 minutes

Price: Often free on public paths; café stops and local charges extra

Best for: Slow mornings and a less scheduled side of Ubud

Combine with: Breakfast, a workshop (#4 or #7), or a free afternoon.

Not every Ubud rice-field experience needs an entrance complex, swing or organised tour. There are smaller paths around the town’s edges where you can enjoy a walk, notice the irrigation channels and stop for a drink without planning a whole excursion.

Choose a clearly public route and ask locally if access is uncertain. Paths can change with building work or farming, and the prettiest-looking shortcut may cross private land. Stay on the path, give farmers space and do not walk onto the planted terraces for a photograph.

💡 Car’s Tip: Ask your accommodation for a currently accessible route nearby. An ordinary morning walk can be one of the nicest parts of staying here.

Food

What to Eat in Ubud

Leave room for food between the attractions. Ubud has local warungs, Indonesian meals, cafés, vegetarian menus and more elaborate restaurants, so you can build a stay around your budget rather than eating only at places designed for photographs.

Warungs, Cafés & Cooking

For a straightforward meal, look for nasi campur, nasi goreng, mie goreng or satay at a local warung. Ask what is in the dishes if you have dietary requirements; sambal, stocks and sauces can contain ingredients that are not obvious from the name.

For a café option, Clear Cafe on Jalan Hanoman publishes a menu with vegetarian and vegan options as well as some seafood dishes. Check its current menu rather than treating a venue’s style as a guarantee that every dish suits your diet. A cooking class is another way to make a meal part of the day’s experience.

Choose a café near where you already are, or one with a view you genuinely want to enjoy. Crossing town in traffic for a drink can quickly take longer than the stop itself. In the evening, allow time to eat before a performance and check last orders if you are returning late.

Car’s Tip: Mix a few café meals with local food and a workshop. Ubud becomes more interesting when every meal is not another version of brunch.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Ubud

Choose the area before choosing the pool photograph. A beautiful villa down a long lane can be perfect for a retreat and inconvenient if you want to walk to dinner every evening. Ask about the actual access, not only the distance from “Ubud.”

Central Ubud & Pengosekan

Stay near the center if walking to restaurants, shops and activities matters most. The Monkey Forest and Pengosekan side can suit a stay built around cafés and yoga. Road noise and traffic differ from street to street, so read recent reviews and check how you reach the entrance with luggage.

Penestanan & Sayan

These areas can suit a greener stay west of the center, with villas and valley settings. Some accommodation is reached by narrow lanes or steps. Ask whether cars can reach the property and whether your evening plans require a driver.

North of Town: Bentuyung & Beyond

Look north if a quiet base, rice-field surroundings and time at your accommodation matter more than being able to walk to everything. You will generally rely more on transport. Confirm meal options, transfers and how late pickups can be arranged.

For the wider choice between Ubud, Canggu, Uluwatu and other bases, see my Bali Travel Guide. It explains which base suits your travel style and how to combine an inland stay with time by the coast.

Getting Around

How to Get to & Around Ubud

Getting to Ubud

The simplest arrival is usually a taxi, private driver or accommodation transfer. From Bali airport or South Bali, allow roughly 1.5–2.5 hours as a planning estimate, with longer possible in heavy traffic. The precise starting point and where your accommodation sits around Ubud matter.

If you are travelling from another Bali base, agree the pickup location, luggage space, destination and total fare beforehand. A transfer with sightseeing stops needs a different time allowance from a direct journey.

Getting Around the Center

Walk where the route is practical, especially around the market, Saraswati, shops and restaurants. Pavements can be narrow, uneven or interrupted, and central streets are not uniformly comfortable for a stroller. Carry water and leave time to cross busy roads.

Getting Beyond Town

For Tegallalang, Tirta Empul, waterfalls and rural activities, a private driver is a straightforward option. Agree the hours, stops, waiting time and return journey. Grab and Gojek can be useful where available, but pickup arrangements and service coverage vary; do not assume a remote attraction will have an easy last-minute return ride.

A scooter only makes sense if you are experienced, properly licensed and comfortable with the roads and traffic. Ubud is not a useful place to learn while also navigating unfamiliar junctions. You can enjoy the full visit without riding.

After Dark

Things to Do in Ubud at Night

I would keep evenings relatively local: a dance performance, dinner near your accommodation or a suitable scheduled class. Ubud’s appeal after dark is different from Canggu’s beach-club and nightlife scene.

Check the evening program and ticket for a performance, then plan dinner around it. If you are staying outside the center, arrange the journey home before heading out. Rice-field paths, ridge walks and waterfall trails are better saved for daylight.

Rainy Days

Things to Do in Ubud When It Rains

A cooking class, offering workshop, silver class, café stop or suitable indoor wellness session can turn a wet afternoon into a good part of the trip. Check how sheltered the venue is and whether it is still operating; “indoors” does not always mean the transfer or approach will be easy in heavy rain.

Reconsider rafting, exposed ridge paths and waterfall outings when conditions deteriorate. Do not move a cancelled outdoor activity to another river or waterfall simply to keep the same schedule. Having a slower alternative is part of planning a good Ubud stay.

Beyond Ubud

Day Trips & Onward Stops

Kintamani and Mount Batur. A northbound trip can add volcano and lake views to an Ubud stay. A sunrise hike is a separate guided activity with a very early start, rather than a casual extra before a full temple day. My Best Volcano Hikes in Indonesia guide helps compare Batur with the other hikes.

Sidemen or Munduk. Consider these as onward bases when you want more time in village landscapes or the mountains, rather than automatically turning them into long return drives. The Bali Travel Guide explains the different areas.

Amed or Menjangan. If reefs and snorkeling are a priority, make space for a coastal stay. They are not local Ubud attractions. Use my Best Snorkeling in Bali guide to choose the right base.

The Nusa Islands and beyond. Treat boat journeys as travel days with room for disruption. My 2-Week Bali Itinerary and 3-Week Indonesia Itinerary explain where Ubud fits in a longer trip.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ubud

For a generally drier trip, April to October is a useful starting point. The Indonesian tourism board’s climate guide describes this as the broad dry-season pattern for Bali, while noting that seasons are less predictable. Rain is possible at any time, especially around green inland landscapes.

Early mornings work well for rice-field walks and popular viewpoints. In wetter months, keep your outdoor plans flexible and ask operators about river and waterfall conditions. A rainy forecast does not rule out Ubud, but it does change what makes a sensible day.

Budget

What Do Ubud Activities Cost?

You can mix free walks and market browsing with paid temples, classes and adventure activities. The biggest difference to your activity budget is often the number of guided experiences you book, followed by transport and any optional extras.

Use the individual price lines above as a starting point, then compare the actual inclusions. A private driver, ritual guidance, swing ticket, heavier silver design or transfer package can change a headline price substantially. Check whether a quote is per person, per vehicle or for a group before comparing it with another offer.

For accommodation, money and the wider practical budget, continue to my Bali Travel Guide. This guide keeps the detail focused on choosing and combining Ubud activities.

Before You Go

Tips for Visiting Ubud

• Group your stops geographically. North, east and southeast outings are different days or choices, not one short loop.
• Bring smaller cash notes. Parking, local entrances and small purchases may not take cards.
• Carry a change of clothes for wet activities. River trips, temple rituals and waterfall visits need different clothing arrangements.
• Dress respectfully at temples. Follow local guidance, keep out of restricted areas and ask before photographing worshippers.
• Book by the actual inclusions. Transfers, equipment, meals, silver weight and ritual extras can change the price.
• Leave room for weather and traffic. A packed schedule is particularly fragile around rivers, waterfalls and long drives.
• Use daylight for unfamiliar paths. Bring grip-soled footwear and do not assume a pretty walk is a paved, well-lit route.
• Allow time at your accommodation. If you book a jungle-view stay, leave yourself an afternoon to enjoy it.

What to Book Ahead

Reserve the classes, performances and guided activities you would be disappointed to miss. Confirm dates, pickup, meeting point, inclusions and cancellation terms directly. For daily yoga classes, read the studio’s registration method before trying to book: drop-in and pre-booked programs are not the same.

Keep a few mornings flexible for walks, cafés or weather changes. You do not need to reserve every hour in advance to have a well-planned trip.

Frequently Asked Questions About VISITING UBUD