Ubud

Museums & exhibitions

Witness one of Bali's most revered classical dances in a unique setting, at the iconic Ubud Palace. Book your tickets to this traditional show and experience a visually alluring royal court performance, known for its physically demanding postures and fast-paced movements. Arrive at the imposing Ubud Palace and experience what locals call the Legong Dance, which loosely translates to 'the dance of the royal palace’. Discover the energetic dance that was once performed only in front of the royal family, and take in the imposing Puri Saren Royal Palace. Watch highly-skilled performers in colorful costumes, including a golden floral headdress of considerable size and weight, along with complete regalia from shoulders to feet. See the professional dancers carry out movements effortlessly, despite the bulk of their outfits. Take part in an enthralling story, performed by three dancers: a female attendant of the court and two identically dressed 'legongs' who adopt the roles of royal people. Immerse yourself in the history of East Jave during the 12th and 13th centuries with this engaging show.

Embark on a guided hike up Mount Batur on a day trip from Bali. Watch the sunrise from the top, tuck into a delicious breakfast, and take a trip to a coffee plantation afterwards. Begin your ascent at the base of Mount Batur after an optional early pickup from your accommodation. You’ll even start your jungle trek on an exclusive path with fewer trekkers around. Savor the pristine night sky away from the city lights as you hike. After a 2-hour trek, you’ll then be rewarded at the top with sunrise views over the natural landscape and ocean horizon. And even better, you get to enjoy breakfast at the volcano’s summit.  On the way down, you’ll enjoy more vistas, such as Lake Batur, an enormous volcanic crater lake.  You’ll also have the opportunity to stop off for a cup of local Luwak coffee at a coffee plantation before being dropped off back at your accommodation or meeting point. Before and after your hike, enjoy the exclusive use of Mt. Batur Lounge, the only villa-style lounge around with clean, modern toilets and a comfortable shower facility. After refreshing yourself in the showers, enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee in the lounge.

The Ubud Kecak and Fire Dance Show is located in the Ubud area and is held at the temple. The dance does not use musical instruments in the performance; the rhythm comes from the various sounds and chants of the human voice. This dance will deliver the story of the Ramayana and monkey chant. Dancers perform the drama by moving and chanting rhythmically. They start slowly and then gradually raise the tempo while falling into a ritualistic trance-like state. The mood rises and falls as storytellers, known as dalang, narrate the tale. Kecak Dance has existed for a long time and is now a famous performance in Bali. It is a unique and unforgettable experience that you will recall whenever you think of Bali.

Explore Ubud's tropical jungle as you discover its varied landscapes, lush rice paddies, and rushing rivers during a combo ATV quad bike adventure and white river rafting tour on the famous Ayung River. Have lunch and benefit from the option of a roundtrip transfer from Bali. Go directly to the meeting point or start with pickup before heading to Ubud. Following a safety briefing, gear up with all the equipment needed for a safe journey. Choose to either ride in tandem with a companion or drive your own ATV for a thrilling solo ride. Ride through Gorilla Face Cave as you venture through the jungle and along rivers and rice paddies. Experience different terrains on an exciting ride, then freshen up with a shower before heading to the next activity. Hop in a raft and enjoy 2.5 hours on the Ayung River. Discover sweeping views of the green jungle and waterfall along the river. Later, enjoy time for another shower, followed by fried rice or noodles for lunch. After lunch, return back to the meeting point or your pickup location.

Explore this tropical paradise as you discover its varied landscapes, lush rice paddies, overgrown jungles, and Balinese style village on an ATV Quad bike adventure. Experience a convenient pickup at your accommodation by your English-speaking guide and head to the starting point in Ubud. You will be given a thorough safety briefing and all the equipment needed for a safe journey. Choose to either ride in tandem with a companion or drive your own ATV. Be treated to the spectacular sight of Bali's natural beauty as you move through and around the extensive track.  If you're up for a bit more thrill, just let your guide know, and they'll take you to a more technical terrain where you can make your way up steep hills at full speed or slide down slopes as you please. After an exciting ride, freshen up with a relaxing shower before Leaving the place. Be dropped off safely back at your hotel to enjoy the rest of your day. Or simply go and leave by your own means.

Take a day tour around Ubud are and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture of Ubudian as you spend the day visiting a selection of top Bali’s attraction including a stop at Ceking for Tegalalang Rice Terrace , Tegenungan Waterfall, Ubud Monkey Sanctuary, art market where you can hunt for your Bali souvenir, and Tirta Empul Temple known for its blessing holy spring temple. Begin your trip by visiting Ubud Monkey Forest, It is home for over 600 long tail macaques roaming around in their natural habitat. Take a famous selfie with monkey at Ubud monkey sanctuary with the assistance of the local staff. Next, head north to Ubud Palace (as known as Puri Saren) and Ubud Market across the main Ubud street. Perfect to learn the Ubud culture and wonderful location to get you some Bali Souvenir home. Continue to Tegalalang famous for its stunning natural landscape of Ceking Rice Terrace where you can learn its ancient Subak irrigation system. Stroll through the ridges and learn how Tri Hita Karana is a guidance for the Balinese way of life. Find out how it works for the Subak system in Bali, and take the chance to snap pictures with tropical landscape as the background. Stop at D’Alas Restaurant or other alternative restaurant you have in your list for your lunch of the day. It is available to purchase as add-ons. Perfect Indonesian style restaurant with fabulous scenery of the lust jungle of Ubud. Then, head east to Tampak Siring for an ancient temple called Tirta Empul Temple where you can witness how Balinese doing their spiritual cleansing before praying at its Utama Mandala of the temple. Completed the trip to Tegenungan waterfall with a beautiful green surrounding make the area very fresh. Take a short walk to get closer to the waterfall and snaps some photos for your social media feed of the day.

Hike up the stunning Mount Batur on an early sunrise trek to its summit. Follow your guide up the mountain, enjoying a well-earned breakfast at the top while you watch the brilliant colors of the sunrise. Top off your active morning with a soak in a natural hot spring and an invigorating coffee plantation visit. Before and after your hike, relax in the Mt. Batur Lounge, the only villa-style lounge around with clean, modern toilets and a comfortable shower facility. Meet directly at the location or get an early morning pickup from your hotel in Bali (depending on the option selected), in time to watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Batur. Depart at the time you selected (also depending on the location of your hotel), and then journey towards the active volcano near the village of Kintamani. Upon arrival at Mount Batur, get a short introduction and safety briefing from your guide. All the guides are locals with experience climbing Mount Batur since they were children. Benefit from their extensive knowledge and passion for the region before you embark on your 1.5-hour trek to the highest volcanic crater in Bali in time to watch the sunrise. Upon arrival at the top, enjoy breakfast and take in the amazing views of the surrounding area during the break of the day. After sunrise, enjoy some time to walk around the crater of the volcano before crossing a hill of lava and black sand. Trek back down the mountain, and then soothe away your aches and pains at a natural hot spring. If you choose to meet at Mt Batur Lounge, you'll get dropped off at the Mt Batur Lounge. If you selected the option with transfers, continue to visit a coffee plantation on the way back to your accommodation before ending your morning.

Set off on a private Ubud day trip and experience the tranquil side of Bali. Admire the epic scenery around the Tibumana, Kanto Lampo, and Tukad Cepung Waterfalls, see the holy water fountains of the Tirta Empul Temple, and visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace. Start your day with pickup from your accommodation. Head to the Tirta Empul Temple in the village of Manukaya near Tampaksiring. Clean yourself in the holy spring water that Balinese Hindus use for ritual purification. Next, visit the Tukad Cepung Waterfall, a hidden gem in a valley of a thick jungle. To reach the waterfall, walk along a river and between the rocks until you find a curtain waterfall inside a cave. Afterward, stop at a local restaurant for lunch (at your own expense). Continue to the Tibumana waterfall, one of Bali's best-kept secrets. Swim in the natural rock pools and admire views of the surrounding jungle. Next, explore the Kanto Lampo Waterfall, a spectacular multi-tier waterfall. Finish your day tour with a visit to Tegalalang Rice Terrace and enjoy a coffee tasting before returning to your hotel.

Make your Instagram followers envious as you explore Bali on a customizable day trip to its most recognizable hotspots.  All entry fees are included, as well as an expert local tour guide, who will share gems about Balinese history and culture along the way. Your first stop is the Hindu Lempuyang Temple. Famous for its split gate, the Gates of Heaven, you’ll be able to take that very same photo you’ve seen so many times on Instagram.  You’ll then be whisked to Tirta Gangga, a former royal palace famous for its holy (and incredibly photogenic) water features and gardens.  Next up is Tukad Cepung, a cave containing an amazing natural waterfall, where you’ll even get to have a dip.  After that is rural Ubud, home to many beautiful lush green rice fields. And last but not least, you’ll get to try out one of Bali’s famous jungle swings.   Choose the exact experience that you want — from private tours with hotel pickup to small-group tours where you can meet other adventurous travelers. Pick the lunch add-on for a delicious buffet lunch, or take home ten polaroids to remember your trip. Select the premium or private options for additional add-ons. Enrich your Instagram with photos taken and edited by a photographer, watch yourself from above with 3-4 minutes of drone footage sent to you 24 hours after your tour, simply unwind with a relaxing massage or alternatively book also our North Bali: Full-Day Instagram Tour to enhance you Instagram experience by capturing the top things to do of north of Bali.

Explore the top attractions of Ubud on this tour with hotel transfers from selected locations in Bali. Visit sights like the Tegenungan waterfall, Mas Village, and the King's Palace. Pick from a basic tour, a tour that includes lunch, and a tour with lunch and a Jungle Swing experience. After a pick-up from your hotel, this is your itinerary: Tegenungan Waterfall This area is on the south side of Ubud and a really nice place to enjoy your cup of tea and see the wonderful waterfall. You can get close to it and feel the fresh spray of the natural water. Tirta Empul Temple  Tirta Empul Temple is a spiritual site in Bali known for its holy spring water, where locals and visitors take part in cleansing rituals. Set in a peaceful setting with traditional Balinese design, it offers a deep cultural and religious experience. Mas Village  This is a village specializing in woodcarvings. Most of the prominent woodcarvers of Bali live in Mas village, producing elaborate and fine wood carvings and teaching the young generation to carve. Ubud Monkey Forest The home of more than 600 long-tailed macaques, Ubud Monkey Forest is a tropical green forest close to the center of Ubud. Inside the forest, you can see a sacred temple sanctuary guarded by the monkeys. Ubud Traditional Market Here is where you can find an Ubud community gathering in the market to sell all of the produce from around the area: cheap souvenirs, handicrafts, fruit, and much more. Ubud King Palace In the center of Ubud, you will see the palace from the road. Entering the area you can walk around to take pictures of the traditional Balinese architecture complex and see daily traditional Balinese dance. Tegalalang Rice Terrace Here you can see a typical scene in Bali: a rice terrace positioned in a beautiful rice field with green coconut plants. This makes it the best sight of the Balinese countryside.  Coffee Plantation Visit the coffee plantation where you'll see, among other things, the most expensive coffee in the world, called Luwak Coffee. This is a coffee made by an animal that eats the bean and digests it in its stomach.  In the morning, the coffee will still be intact in the animal's feces and collected to be processed to make the coffee. Enjoying this coffee in front of the Rice Terrace view will be an unforgettable experience.