Indonesia
Ubud
Plan two to three days: rice terraces and temples early, Ubud town and its art in the afternoon, dance at night. This guide pulls together 4 sights, 1 activity and 2 outdoor spots from our curated routes.
- Places
- 10
- Curated routes
- 1
- Best season
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- November
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- January
4 See · 1 Do · 2 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink
Bali Island Loop
from our route notes
30°C / 86°F avg high
27°C / 80°F avg high
about 317 mm rain
Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.
Things to do in Ubud
10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.
See
The landmarks we would not skip in Ubud across Tampaksiring, Bedulu and Sanggingan.
Photo: Josep Borras · GoogleSeeTirta Empul
Spring-fed temple with purification pools used by Balinese worshippers.
Tip Sarong provided; join the bathing ritual respectfully.
Photo: Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0SeeGoa Gajah
11th-century 'Elephant Cave' with a carved demon entrance and bathing pools.
Tip Sarongs at entrance; go early.
Photo: Neka Art Museum · GoogleSeeNeka Art Museum
Collection of Balinese painting traditions and works by foreign artists in Bali.
Tip Start with the Balinese painting hall.
Photo: Swarup Chandra · GoogleSeeUbud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
Royal palace in town center, with Legong dance performances at night.
Tip Buy dance tickets on the street the same day.
Do
Hands-on ways to spend time in Ubud in Campuhan.
Photo: Ibrahim Falqi · GoogleDoCampuhan Ridge Walk
Easy ridge path between two river valleys through elephant grass.
Tip Go at sunrise to avoid heat.
Outdoors
Trails, views and open space in and around Ubud.
Photo: King Traveller · GoogleOutdoorsTegallalang Rice Terraces
Terraced rice paddies in a valley north of Ubud with walking paths.
Tip Arrive by 7am; small donations are asked at paths.
Photo: Eka Koel · GoogleOutdoorsSacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Forest temple complex home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Tip Secure sunglasses and don't carry food.
Eat
2 places to eat, picked for groups who care about the food.
Photo: Av P · GoogleEatWarung Babi Guling Ibu Oka
Famous spot for babi guling, Balinese spit-roast pork.
Tip Arrive at lunch; sells out by afternoon.
Photo: Linda Tan · GoogleEatBebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner)
Rice-field-view restaurant known for crispy duck since 1990.
Tip Ask for a pavilion facing the paddies.
Drink
1 bar or café for coffee, a round or a nightcap.
Photo: Seniman Coffee · GoogleDrinkSeniman Coffee Studio
Specialty roaster and cafe serving Indonesian single-origin coffee.
Tip Try a pour-over of Bali Kintamani beans.
How to fit Ubud into a trip
Ubud is stop 1 of 3 on our Bali Island Loop route. Follow it as-is or lift Ubud into your own plan.
Stop 1 of 3
Bali Island Loop
Rice terraces, temples & clifftop beaches
- Trip length
- 9 days
- Best season
- Apr – Oct
- Pace
- easy
- Next: Nusa Penida
Getting here and onward
- Ubud to Nusa PenidaNusa Penida is about 40 km / 25 mi away in a straight line
Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.
Ubud month by month
Average daily highs run from 27°C / 80°F in July to 30°C / 86°F in November. January is the wettest month, with about 317 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.
- Jan28° / 83°F average high
- Feb28° / 83°F average high
- Mar29° / 83°F average high
- Apr29° / 83°F average high, in our recommended season
- May28° / 82°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jun27° / 81°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jul27° / 80°F average high, in our recommended season
- Aug27° / 80°F average high, in our recommended season
- Sep28° / 83°F average high, in our recommended season
- Oct30° / 85°F average high, in our recommended season
- Nov30° / 86°F average high
- Dec29° / 84°F average high
Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Ubud weather and the best time to visit →
Near Ubud
2 other destinations from our guides within about 50 km (31 mi), measured in a straight line.
Ubud questions, answered
How many days do you need in Ubud?
Our route notes suggest 2–3 days in Ubud. On our Bali Island Loop route it is stop 1 of 3 in a 9-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 12 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.
What is Ubud best known for?
Plan two to three days: rice terraces and temples early, Ubud town and its art in the afternoon, dance at night. Standouts on our list: Tirta Empul (Spring-fed temple with purification pools used by Balinese worshippers); Goa Gajah (11th-century 'Elephant Cave' with a carved demon entrance and bathing pools); Neka Art Museum (Collection of Balinese painting traditions and works by foreign artists in Bali).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
Our Bali Island Loop route is best Apr – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in November (30°C / 86°F), the coolest in July (27°C / 80°F) and the most rain in January (about 317 mm).
What are the best things to do in Ubud?
Start with Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Tirta Empul, Goa Gajah, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Campuhan Ridge Walk. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 4 sights, 1 activity, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.
Where should a group eat in Ubud?
Our picks: Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka (Ubud); Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner) (Ubud). Arrive at lunch; sells out by afternoon (Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka).
What is near Ubud?
The closest destinations in our guides are Nusa Penida (about 40 km / 25 mi) and Uluwatu (about 41 km / 25 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.
Plan Ubud with your crew
Open the Bali Island Loop route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 10 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.