Ubud

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Cultural and spiritual heart of Bali, with top restaurants, artisans and rice paddy views.
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671 reviews
A gorgoeus morning spent cycling countryside Bali exploring rice fields, a local home & back country roads & tracks. Our guide was very lovely - full of knowledge about Bali culture & lifestyle. Food was plentiful & also delicious & big efforts were made to cater for everyone’s food needs!
Laura Heeney
Amazing time on the tour. Got to see such amazing countryside with a great host!
Alicia
Me and my boyfriend visited Wayan and his family and had such an amazing time! We got to learn a lot about the firefly project and take part of the passion that goes in to the project from everyone involved. We learned about the area and history and it was nice to get a local experience outside the touristy areas. We got to meet Wayans lovely family and on top of that had delicious homemade food - best food we had in Bali! Thank you so much for this great experience!
Annie

Helpful Questions

What are some must-visit attractions in Ubud?
Ubud has plenty of attractions that travellers consider 'must-dos' Among them are the Ubud Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), and Ubud Palace.
What activities can you do in Ubud besides sightseeing?
Ubud is a hub for cultural activities, and visitors can indulge in various activities such as cooking classes, art and craft workshops, traditional dance performances, and even healing practices such as yoga and meditation. It's quite hard to differentiate between the real arts activities and the ones that are just created for tourists though- so do watch out for that or ask us if you'd like ideas! A lot of the cultural activities have also moved further out of Ubud towards sleepier (and cheaper!) Sidemen. Ubud also has several spa centers offering relaxing massages and treatments, so you should definitely check those out for a traditional Balinese massage! Ubud also has some of the best restaurants in Bali, so you should definitely check those out - our faves are Locavore and Nusantara!
What are some good restaurants to try in Ubud?
Ubud has a thriving food scene, with plenty of restaurants serving delicious Indonesian and international cuisine. Some popular restaurants to try are Locavore, Hujan Locale, and Nusantara Restaurant. Locavore and Nusantara are doing really interesting things with Indonesian ingredients (think of Locavore like the Noma of Indonesia!) so they're definitely worth trying if you're a foodie and curious about different ingredients and cooking techniques.
What are some popular activities to experience in Ubud?
Popular activities in Ubud include visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, exploring Tegallalang Rice Terrace, attending a traditional Balinese dance performance, and taking a yoga class.
Are there any unique cultural experiences to try in Ubud?
Yes, visitors can participate in a cooking class to learn traditional Balinese recipes, attend a traditional Balinese ceremony or temple visit, or receive a Balinese massage or spa treatment.
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