Things to Do in Ubud

A daily market with stalls selling handicrafts, batik, silver jewellery and paintings. Prices start from 20,000 IDR (about £1) for small items.

🕐 08:00–17:00 daily

💡 Haggle firmly but politely – start at 30% of the asking price. Go at 8am before the tour buses arrive. Avoid the stuff sold near the palace, it's mass-produced.

A small but beautiful water temple dedicated to the goddess of arts, with a lotus pond in front. Located right in central Ubud, often missed by tourists.

🕐 08:00–19:00 daily

💡 Pop in for 15 minutes between 9am and 5pm when the lotus flowers are open. No sarong needed – they lend them at the entrance for free.

A paved path running along a lush green ridge with views over jungle valleys and rice fields. Best done early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Start from the north end near the Ibah Hotel for a quieter stretch. The walk is about 2km round trip but you can extend onto dirt trails if you want more.

A sacred forest sanctuary home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques, plus three ancient Hindu temples. Entry fee is 80,000 IDR (about £4) for adults.

🕐 08:30–17:30 daily

💡 Leave your sunglasses and loose items in your bag. Monkeys will snatch them. Go after 4pm when it's quieter and the light is softer for photos.

A powerful 15-metre waterfall in a deep jungle gorge, with a swimming pool at the base. Entry fee is 50,000 IDR (about £2.50).

🕐 06:00–18:00 daily

💡 Skip the busy main path – take the steep stairs down to the left of the waterfall for a quieter spot to swim. Go early on a weekday to avoid crowds. Bring swimsuit and towel.