Have you ever wanted to hit up all Ubud has to offer and get the best of it in a day? What are the highlights of Ubud and where do you find them? This itinerary is for those who want to see all the major sites without having any regrets. Many of these have been planned by proximity and closeness so you don’t have to run around like a chicken with your head cut off all day. Look no further, as I will help you plan your perfect Ubud itinerary.
Related: Incredible Infinity Pools in Bali
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
In Hinduism, monkeys are revered because of their mischievousness and their ability to be trained and tamed. Go early to this park to beat the crowds and snap great photos. Be careful with the monkeys as they can get quite aggressive. Don’t bring any food with you and leave it in your car or scooter. Put anything and everything that dangles away. (I learned the hard way because I had my hand santizer out on a cute lanyard and a monkey jumped on my head to get it.)This place is definitely worth your time because of all the beautiful temples that are on the grounds.
Cost: 40,000 IDR
Puri Saren Palace
This palace is considered to be the official residence of the local royal family of Ubud. You can’t go in the buildings, but the grounds are impressive. The best part of this palace is that it’s free and you don’t have to spend money to enjoy the large compound.
Cost: Free
Saraswati Temple
Unfortunately I didn’t make it here, but after looking at this incredible photo, you definitely don’t want to miss out on it! Saraswati is located down the street from Puri Saren and it easy to get to! The temple is surrounded by lotus flowers and makes for a serene setting. According to Asdghik from the Jet Setter Diaries when she discovered the temple after wandering around she had, “one of those moments where she had to stop and stare for a few moments to take in its incredible beauty.” Asdghik adds the secret to enjoying this temple is there is a cafe nearby where you can sit and enjoy the view while supping on a cold coconut. Her post including this temple is inspiring and you should totally check out her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more awesome travel inspiration.
Cost: Free
Lunch at Melting Wok Warung
While I was looking for amazing places to eat in Bali, I came upon the recommendation from another blogger about eating here and I was really happy I made the choice to do so. I was offered the daily special and I wasn’t disappointed. I was served spicy chicken with a dipping sauce and rice with crushed peanuts and a soup to give the rice more flavor.
Cost: 100,000 IDR
Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Is this place as beautiful as the photos? I would have to agree. Located in the northern part of Ubud, it is a tourist favorite. It’s completely free to go see except if you want to explore and walk around more. There will be little huts set up where you will have to pay a “donation fee” so you can get all the awesome photos away from the tourists.
Cost: Donation Fees
Tegenungan Waterfall
Although it was rainy and cloudy when I went, I loved every minute of swimming in this waterfall. There’s loads of people there, but cooling down and swimming after a long, hot day is totally worth it. There are no lockers to store your things so be careful. Leave all your valuables in your scooter and only bring waterproof gear. I also highly recommend getting water shoes because when you get in the rocks are pretty rough.
Cost: 10,000
Related: The BEST Waterfalls in Bali
Bonus: Try Luwak Coffee
Believe it or not, Cat poop coffee from Bali is the most expensive coffee in the world and with good reason. The beans sell for $100-$600 per pound. You heard that right. If you’ve got the cash, then by all means splurge in your home country, but if you’re traveling to Bali, you have to try it! Luwak only eat the best beans and the unique way of preparing the beans makes the coffee high in demand and short of supply. There are various places around Ubud that offer “free Luwak Coffee tasting” but be aware the selection in the photo is what is free and the Luwak coffee comes separately.
Cost: 50,000 IDR
Even though the main attraction here isn’t the beach, the culture and beauty make up for it. To sum up Ubud in a fancy coconut there’s temples, amazing food, and happiness to go around for days.
Free Seoul E-Book
Do you love South Korea?
Enter your name and email address and click the button below to receive your Easy Seoul Travel Guide so you can travel like a local!
19 Comments on The Perfect Ubud Itinerary
Leave a Reply
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
I’ve done two day trips to Ubud in the past and loved them. We are heading back to Bali in March and will be staying two days this time. I’ll be checking out the monkey forest this time around. Melting Wok is outstanding! Did you try a crepe? Hands down one of the best desserts I have ever eaten!
OK – so how was cat poop coffee? I’m not a coffee drinker of the non-poop kind so cat poop coffee isn’t on my list either. LOL! Love these interesting experience options. Great tip on putting away all possible interesting items when visiting the monkeys. I wouldn’t have thought to put away anything but food!
This is great! Very informative and a wonderful insiders guide, This will come in handy for a lot of people. The Tegenungan Waterfall is beautiful.
I haven’t been to Bali (yet!) but these photos really make me want to go like….now! 🙂 Plus I love monkeys!
Bali continues to amaze me at being gorgeous, welcoming and full of adventure. I see it in everyone’s posts! Ubud looks just as inviting with the food, the history and that monkey sanctuary! I totally get it with their aggression! In China they took my friend’s wallet!
You absolutely nailed that review!
I WILL be going there now! Can you dive in at the Tegenungan Waterfall?
Good advice about arriving early. I’m not a big crowds kind of person and definitely enjoy savoring the moment without thousands of cameras flashing around me 🙂
What a stunning destination! Last May I went to Bali but I didn’t have much time in Ubud, just visited the Monkey Forest. Next time I go, I’ll do all your checklist! Thanks for the advice!
Absolutely dying to go back! I went more than a decade ago with family and only explored Seminyak – what a mistake. Beautiful photos, Gina!
All photos and tips where amazing, I’m thinking about traveling around indonesia and Malaysia next year and I’ll definitely check this list again!
I really apreaciatte that you had also added princes on it, so I can organize myself and control my budged (although I know down there everything is crazy cheap!)
But honestly, what convinced me the most was the video! It looks as paradisiac as I was expecting! Amazing
Congratulations both the post and video!
Cat poop coffee, I’d never heard of it! Well, to be really honest, I’d never heard anything about this whole post, so thank you. It’s the second Bali post I read today, it may be a sign…..
Everything about this entices my travel bug! I have to say this is not on my Must SEE bucket list!
Totally saving this itinerary for future use. We will be traveling there with a very curious toddler soon. Those aggressive monkeys might be a problem, but those temples are amazing!
The photos are stunning and the video is lovely too. I especially liked the Saraswati Temple picture, it looks so serene and Surreal. Saraswati is the Goddess of Knowledge or Learning in Hinduism. I never fail to be intrigued by the similarities between Indian religion and culture and Bali.
I absolutely love Ubud! Great itinerary! I would probably add one of the hikes, maybe Mt Batur. I also did a cooking class there which was awesome! I also being a digital nomad I really enjoyed the wonderful cafes they had!
I’ve still never been to Bali (even though it’s so easy to get to from Australia!), but i’m planning to go when I eventually move back. Ubud looks awesome, and Indonesian food is delicious!
I really like it that you have even put the pricing along with each of the places to visit. Ubud is one place i don’t want to miss when I go to Indonesia because it is so full of culture and nature both. Thanks for the list, will keep it in mind.
What a great list of suggestions! I’m heading to Ubud next week so will definitely keep this in mind! Love the sound of the waterfall and the monkey forest!
I have bookmarked your post. I am planning to visit Bali. And looking for all possible resources. This looks like a perfect guide of things to do in Ubud. I would love to follow it when I head there.
I’m going to be in Ubud in two weeks! Can’t wait to do all these things on your itinerary! Thanks for sharing these!