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.

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!

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.

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.

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.