Located in the heart of Bali, the vibrant town of Ubud serves as a cultural and natural sanctuary. Known for its traditional dances, intricate crafts, and stunning landscapes, Ubud is surrounded by lush rainforests and iconic rice terraces. It’s home to historical landmarks such as Goa Gajah, with its detailed carvings, and Gunung Kawi, an ancient place of worship carved from stone.

Explore Ubud and its surroundings with friendly and professional drivers who will guide you to popular attractions like the Monkey Forest, majestic waterfalls, and serene rice terraces. For adventure seekers, the area also offers activities such as jungle swings, ATV rides, rafting, and jungle carts. Ubud truly offers something for everyone, blending cultural richness with natural beauty.

1. Monkey Forest

One of the must-visit tourist attractions in Bali. Apart from the monkeys that you will see in this forest, you will also see Balinese Hindu temples, old trees surrounding it, and rivers.

So, what monkeys are there in the monkey forest in Ubud?

Actually, the type of primate in the Sacred Monkey Forest Ubud is the long-tailed monkey. It is a primate from the cercopithecidae tribe native to Southeast Asia. As one of the ape species, this crab-eating monkey has a long history with humans.

Long-tailed macaques have very long tails, usually reaching 70 centimeters and longer than other animals. On average, males are ten centimeters taller than females and usually weigh twice as much.

2. Kanto Lampo Waterfall

Kanto Lampo Waterfall is a large waterfall in Gianyar county, Bali, not far from Ubud.
This travel guide will explain how to get there, and everything ,Kanto Lampo is a beautiful cascading waterfall that falls from the rocks into a shallow natural pool in the river.

If you explore the area further, there are strange rock carvings, a small bat cave, and a second viewpoint across the river where you can see the waterfall from above.

3. Tirta Empul Temple

Tirta Empul Temple is one of the most famous holy spring water temples in Bali. The complex is a place of worship for Lord Indra. Indra is the manifestation of Vishnu, the god of water.

There are three large pool sections in this temple complex area. Each pool has several water taps with a depth of about 1 meter.

So there are a total of 21 water streams in the pool area: 13 in the west, 2 in the center, and 6 in the east. This pool is where you perform the ritual of cleansing yourself by wetting your body and head under the flowing water.

4. Tegalalang Rice Terraces Ubud

Tegalalang Rice Terraces is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Ubud. If you are planning a trip to Bali, you should add a visit to the rice terraces in Ubud to your itinerary.  In these places you can do activities, such as bali swing.

5. Bali Swing

Your adventure begins in the heart of Bali’s natural paradise, where you’ll find the iconic Bali Swing. Designed for adventurers and photographers alike, this thrilling activity lets you swing high above the jungle canopy, offering panoramic views of lush green valleys, towering palm trees, and vibrant rice fields.

6. Coffee Plantation

“Coffee Plantation” in Bali usually refers to a tourist activity where you learn about the history of coffee production on the island, and taste different coffee beans and preparation styles.