In this blog post, I will tell you about the best things to do in Ubud Bali, the best place to visit to make a memorable experience in Ubud.
I will also tell you about the best place to visit in Ubud to experience the cultural and scenic beauty of Ubud, so without wasting time, lets begin.
I had traveled to Bali and spent two months in Bali and in this blog I am going to share my personal experience about the best things to do in Ubud Bali.
Best things to do in Ubud Bali
Before we begin and start exploring about various place to visit in Ubud let’s get a short overview that will give you a brief idea about this post.
| Nature and Outdoor Activity | Alas Harum, Bali swing, Cretya, Jungle Day club, Wana Jungle pool and Bar, Tegalalang rice terrace, Monkey forest |
| Cultural and Historical sites | Ubud Palace, Art market, Pura Tirta Temple, Goa Gajah, Monkey forest, Saraswati temple |
| Unique memorable experience | Waterfalls, ATV ride, Rafting |
Nature and Outdoor Activities to do in Ubud
Ubud is blessed with immense beauty and there are various outdoor activities are there in the cradle of the Ubud that gives you memorable experience.
Alas Harum
It is one of the most picturesque spot in Bali which has lots of beautiful photo booths and various other adventurous activities like swing, zipline, skywalk and many more activities.
After trying out various adventurous activity at Alas Harum you should visit Cretya Day club which has iconic three story swimming pool where you can swim and relax while enjoying beautiful lush green rice terraces.
| Entry Fee | IDR 50k |
| Timing | 7 am to 9 pm |
This is among one of the best things to do in Ubud Bali because Als harum has something for everyone.
Wana Jungle pool and Bar
Wana Jungle Pool and bar is one of the most famous touristic place in Ubud Bali where you can visit with your family friend and loved ones and enjoy a great time.
It has very beautiful infinity swimming pool where you can swim and relax while enjoying the immense natural beauty of the surroundings.
It is one the best places to visit to sit relax and eat with your loved ones in my opinion you must try out Wana Jungle Pool and Bar in Ubud.
| Entry Fee | IDR 500k |
| Timing | 11 am to 11 pm |
Jungle Day Club
It is one of the hidden gem in Ubud Bali that you should try on your Bali trip. It will give you very relax and chilled ambient vibe to hangout with your loved ones in Ubud.
Jungle Day Club has beautiful infinity swimming pool and swing and if you want to get some thrilling experience then you can try swing at this club. You should include Jungle day club in your bucket list to sit relax and enjoy your time in Ubud with your family friend and loved ones.
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Timings | 10 am to 8 pm |
Tegalalang rice terrace
If you are a nature lover then walk on the Tegalalang rice terrace and experience the lush green rice field.
You will see how local Balinese people cultivate rice on mountainous terrain it will be very relaxing to watch out these terrace of green rice field so you can include it in your bucket list.
Monkey forest
Monkey forest is a Jungle dedicated to monkey but don’t worry these monkeys are human friendly and you can click lots of photo with the monkey in different different poses.
Apart from this monkey it has lots of beautiful art and artefacts which depicts culture, tradition and the importance of these animals in their mythology.
Monkey forest has lots of beautiful Instagrammable spot where you can click beautiful photo for your social media platforms. In my opinion this is also one of the best things to do in Ubud Bali.
| Entry Fee | IDR 80 k |
| Timings | 9 am to 5 pm |
Unique and memorable things to do in Ubud Bali
Waterfalls
Ubud has so many waterfalls where you can visit and can relax and enjoy your time in the natural pool beneath the waterfalls. Some of these waterfalls are perfect for Instagram photo and reels. You can check out any one of these waterfalls according to your desire.
| Tukad Kepung (Best) | Entry Fee IDR 30k | 7 am to 6 pm |
| Nungnung waterfall ( good) | Entry Fee IDR 30k | 9 am to 4 pm |
| Suwat waterfall | Entry Fee 30 k | 7 am to 4 pm |
| Tibumana Waterfall | Entry Fee 20k | 7 am to 6 pm |
It is one of the best things to do in Ubud Bali so if you are planning to visit Ubud then you should consider visiting any one of these waterfall.
Rafting
Ubud has Ayung river which is famous for turbulent waves that is perfect for rafting so you can also try out rafting in Ayung river.
It has a stretch of 9 km and it will take 3 to 6 hours to cover this thrilling journey and it depends on your guide and tour group.
| Rafting cost | $ 30 |
| Rafting time | 3 to 6 hours. |
If you are a adventure seeker, than you must try out rafting to pump up adrenaline and have a thrilling experience in Ubud.
ATV adventure
If you love adventurous activity then you can try out an all-terrain vehicle( ATV) ride in Ubud Bali.
Believe me it has one of the craziest track that I had ever seen in my life and definitely it will give you a memorable experience on your Bali trip.
| ATV ride cost | $ 15 to $50 |
| Ride time | 1.5 hr to 3 hr |
Make your own silver jewelry
In Ubud you can make your own silver jewellery by your own hand under the supervision of Jewellers.
If you are visiting here with your loved on then you must go and make a beautiful silver jewellery for each other to have a memorable ornament that reminds you about your Bali trip.
Cultural and historic sites in Ubud
Ubud has so many historical sites that depict the traditional Balinese customs and culture so you can visit there to watch there rich culture, tradition and customs.
Pura Tirta Temple
This is one of the Holy place in the Hindu mythology and its worth visiting because of its beautiful architecture and holy spring.
You can take a dip in its holy spring and join the Melukat ceremony and it will take around 90 minute.
It is a nice ceremony that gives you an intimate experience of Balinese Hindu culture.
| Entry fee | IDR 50 k |
| Opening and Closing time | 8 am to 5 pm |
| Cerimonial sarong( traditional dress) | IDR 15k |
Angels of Taman dedari
This one of the best place for Instagrammable photo and very famous among the tourist so if you are in Ubud then try to visit Angels of Taman dedari.
These large scale statue is based on the local mythological legends and major tourist attraction in Ubud. There are lots of restaurant and cafes are present near Taman dedari where you can sit and relax while enjoying your food and drink.
Goa Gajah Elephant Cave
It is one of the cultural attraction in Ubud which a place of worship of Hindu and Budhist religion.
It has beautiful architecture which is man-made and it will be amazing experience to watch out the carvings on the stone.
| Entry Fee | IDR 50k |
| Entry Fee(child) | IDR 25k |
| Timings | 8 am to 6 pm |
Ubud Palace
Once upon a time it was a living palace for the royal family of Ubud. Now you can visit and watch out the remains of Royal Palace.
It has very beautiful architecture and various statue that reflect the ancient past of the local Balinese culture if you want some cultural experience then you can into this palace in your bucket list.
Ubud Art Market
It is a famous art market very close to Ubud Palace and the market has lots of handmade souvenirs that you can buy for a memorable experience on your Bali trip.
But before buying anything, make sure that you bargain properly because whenever they shaw foreigners they increase the price so whatever they ask just negotiate on half of the price.
Kecak fire dance
It is a traditional dance performance that depicts their local mythology and they show it through the dance.
It is a great experience to watch out Kecak fire dance by locals people. If you want some traditional experience of Bali then do watch out this Kecak fire dance. If you are visiting Ubud with kids then you must watch out Kecka Fire Dance.
Summary
Ubud is blessed with immense natural beauty and has a rich cultural heritage so there are so many best things to do in Ubud Bali.
Ubud offers various adventurous activities like rafting, bali swing, ATV ride, Waterfalls and many more things that you would like to try on your Bali trip.
There are so many famous day clubs are present in Ubud which is a great place to sit and relax while enjoying your food and drinks.
Most of these day clubs has very beautiful infinity swimming pool where you can sit and relax while enjoying your food and drinks.
FAQ
What is special in Ubud, Bali?
Ubud has so many famous tourist places like Bali swing, waterfalls, rafting, Alas Harum, and many day clubs where you can visit and have a great experience.
Is Ubud in Bali worth visiting?
Yes, it is totally worth visiting because Ubud is blessed with natural beauty and rich ancient heritage and there are lots of things to do in Ubud Bali from adventurous to romantic activities in Ubud.
Unique things to do in Ubud?
There are so many unique things you can try out in Ubud like rafting, ATV ride, Bali swing, and visiting waterfalls is some of the unique things to do in Ubud Bali.
My name is kumar Siddhartha and I am a blogger by passion. I love to share my personal experience about various tourist places through my blog.