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Ubud

Once a small artists’ community, Ubud has flourished and is now considered the cultural heartbeat of Bali. The relaxed and bohemian vibe is compelling, while the view of cascading rice terraces, lush forest and ancient temples, is spectacular. Whether you’re browsing galleries and markets, practising yoga, enjoying a massage or savouring some amazing food, a sense of wellbeing is guaranteed.

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Although just over an hour’s drive inland from Bali’s southern beaches, the serene and spiritual oasis of Ubud, feels like a million miles away, making it a great destination to combine with a beach holiday. Taking its name from ‘ubad,’ meaning medicine, Ubud delivers the type of experience that can restore your mind, body and soul. It is where Elizabeth Gilbert, of Eat Pray Love fame, finally found a sense of peace. We love soaking up the relaxed hippie vibe that infuses Ubud, but if you need any help reaching your inner paradise, there are plenty of yoga schools and well being spas to assist you.

Wandering through the town, you will enjoy the Hindu architecture and temples, haggling for artisan wares at the many galleries and markets and stopping at some of the many excellent restaurants and cafes to enjoy a plate of healthy food and great coffee. With the emphasis on health and well being, both vegetarians and vegans are well catered for, although carnivores won’t want to miss out on the delicious and traditional lunch staple of Balinese suckling pig.

Perched above a green sea of rice fields, the scenery and views around Ubud are wonderful. We’d advise hiring a bike or taking a walk through the countryside, to really appreciate the surrounding natural beauty and beguiling temples. For a jungle or forest walk, we’d suggest taking the paved path of the Campuhan Ridge, full of tall green grasses and spectacular hill views. But if rice fields and terraces are more your thing, just a 20-minute drive north of Ubud takes you to one of Bali’s top tourist attractions, the spellbinding valley of Tegalalang Rice Terraces.

There are lots of activities to enjoy in this area. You could take a cooking or an art class, experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the Ayung River, pay a visit to one of the many museums to see the development of the Balinese art movement, or enjoy a walk around the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, although be warned, the monkeys are seasoned thieves, so guard your sunglasses with your life. In the heart of the village itself, you will find Ubud Palace, where the royal family still live and the Taman Saraswati Temple, a beautiful temple with a pond overflowing with lotus blossom. To experience some wonderful Balinese culture, do catch one of the traditional Kecak dances performed here most evenings.

As with the local restaurants, there is a wide range of accommodation options in Ubud and something to suit most budgets. It is worth bearing in mind that the village itself can be busy with traffic, especially motorbikes and day trippers, yet Ubud remains a beautifully tranquil area.

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Ubud, Bali

Located in the heart of Ubud overlooking a small working rice paddy and swimming pool, Alaya is a boutique hotel with spacious, tastefully-decorated rooms within easy walking distance to all the town’s restaurants, bars and attractions.

Alaya Resort Ubud

Ubud, Bali

Those looking for relaxation surrounded by stunning scenery, lush rice paddies and ancient temples will love the serenity and cultural richness to be found at the Mandapa, a luxury hotel consisting of opulent suites and villas.

Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Ubud, Bali

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the volcanic Mount Batukaru and the tropical vegetation of the Oos River Valley, Komaneka Tanggayuda fuses traditional Balinese architecture with contemporary styling and is a great option for couples.

Komaneka at Tanggayuda

Ubud, Bali

Perched high above the Ayung River valley on the outskirts of Ubud, the Amandari offers opulent suite and villa accommodation overlooking glistening green rice fields, each designed to complement the natural beauty of the environment.

Amandari

Ubud, Bali

Overlooking the terraced rice paddies of the Tjampuhan Valley and surrounded by peaceful tropical gardens, Como Uma offers contemporary Asian style with an emphasis on health and well-being, a great option for couples and honeymooners.

COMO Uma Ubud

Ubud, Bali

With a resident yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and dietician, Como Shambhala Estate is an immersive holistic retreat dedicated to health and well-being and the perfect place to restore and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

COMO Shambhala Estate

Ubud, Bali

Constructed from raw concrete and organic materials, Bisma Eight is an all-suite contemporary, industrial-style hotel, rooted in the artisan heritage of Ubud but given a hipster twist, sitting high above the river valley in lush tropical greenery.

Bisma Eight

Ubud, Bali

Built to take advantage of sweeping views of the Campuhan River Valley and its sloping rice fields, the beautiful Komaneka at Bisma on the outskirts of Ubud, is a deluxe resort of spacious suites and private pool villas, perfect for a romantic interlude.

Komaneka at Bisma

Ubud, Bali

Located in a tropical Balinese river valley setting, Maya Ubud Resort and Spa combines classic and contemporary design, to create a modern hotel with antique furnishings, honouring Bali’s cultural heritage.

Maya Ubud

Ubud, Bali

Located high above the Ayung River Valley, Alila Ubud has been designed to resemble a Balinese hillside village, blending contemporary and traditional Balinese styling. This is one of Ubud’s premier hotels, just 20-minutes from the centre of town.

Alila Ubud

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Ubud, Sanur

Discover Indonesia’s most beloved island on this week-long itinerary, combining the cultural riches and lush countryside of Ubud with the calm seas and sandy beaches of Bali’s southeast coast.

7 nights from $2264 per person Family, Highlights, Honeymoon

Simply Bali

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Bali, Indonesia

Immerse yourself in ancient Balinese history and culture, taking in historic Klungkung Palace, the traditional village of Tenganan, Goa Lawah Temple and the beautiful rice paddy fields of Rendang.

Ancient East Coast Bali

Bali, Indonesia

Experience the thrill of white-water rafting on the Ayung River, with a two-hour adventure rushing past untamed rainforest, towering gorges and lush rice terraces, while your guide expertly directs you through torrents, tight turns and inclined rapids.

Ayung White Water Rafting

Bali, Indonesia

Enjoy a sunset trip to Uluwatu Temple and see a traditional Balinese Kecak dance, before a beachside supper at Jimbaran Bay.

Sunset over Uluwatu and Kecak Dancing

Bali, Indonesia

Spend the day with a Brahman family learning traditional wood-carving techniques, assisting in preparing a delightful lunch, receiving a purifying blessing, before having your stars read by a highly respected astrologer.

Local Encounters on the Blessing Trail

Bali, Indonesia

Spend the day exploring some of Bali’s most famous temples, including the Taman Ayun Temple complex and the iconic ‘floating’ Ulun Danu Temple, combined with a visit to the bustling Candi Kuning market and the UNESCO-recognised rice terraces at Jatiluwih.

Picturesque Central Bali

Bali, Indonesia

Enjoy a two-hour private cruise on a speedboat exploring the impressive coastline of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula at the southern-most tip of the island, seeing the shores, temples and surfers from a different perspective as the sun sets over Jimbaran Bay.

Romantic Sunset Cruise around Jimbaran Bay

Bali, Indonesia

Visit Mengwi and the beautiful temple complex at Taman Ayun, say hello to the macaque monkeys in Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest, then head south to Bali’s most famous temple complex at Tanah Lot to enjoy the incredible sight of the sun setting on the horizon.

Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot

Bali, Indonesia

Enjoy a cooking class that offers a fascinating introduction to the exotic ingredients of Balinese cuisine. After selecting your produce from the market, prepare a feast to be enjoyed at a dining table surrounded by beautiful rice fields.

Rural Balinese Cooking Class

Bali, Indonesia

Enjoy a peaceful trek through the river valley of Tukad Wos, with fine views of the volcanic Mount Agung, passing small villages, temples and rice fields, heading north along the famous Campuhan Ridge one of the finest trekking routes in Ubud.

Ubud's Ridges, Villages and Valleys

Bali, Indonesia

Enjoy a day of exploring the countryside around Ubud by bike and foot, seeing the incredible rice terraces of Tegalalang, visiting an artisan market, enjoying an exotic lunch and trekking through the green gasses of Campuhan Ridge.

Central Bali by Bike and Foot

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