Bali, Indonesia

Ubud

Ubud is Bali's cultural heart, a hill town of temples, craft villages, dance performances and rice fields, with quiet walking paths just beyond its busy centre.

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The city on foot

Ubud sits in the green hills of central Bali, surrounded by river gorges and rice terraces. It is the island's centre for traditional painting, carving and dance, with evening performances at the palace and temples, and a strong yoga and wellness scene.

The centre is busy, with traffic and narrow pavements. But the best walks begin a short distance away: ridge paths, rice-field trails and village lanes that are best explored in the cool early morning.

What makes Ubud distinctive

  • Temples and daily offerings everywhere
  • Rice terraces and the subak irrigation system, recognised by UNESCO
  • Traditional dance and arts
  • The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Walking tours in Ubud

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Central Ubud

    The palace, market and main streets.

  • Penestanan

    A village of artists and rice fields west of the centre.

  • Peliatan

    A village to the south known for dance troupes.

Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Campuhan Ridge

    An easy ridge walk of about 2 km each way.

  2. Rice-field trails

    Paths through the paddies north of the centre, starting near Jalan Kajeng.

Practical walking notes

  • Pavements

    Narrow, uneven and often broken in the centre, with open drains. Watch your step.

  • Heat and humidity

    Walk early in the morning; carry water and sun protection.

  • Monkeys

    Do not carry food or loose items in the Monkey Forest; monkeys grab them.

  • Temple etiquette

    Wear a sarong and sash when entering temples.

When to visit

  • April–October

    The dry season, best for walking.

  • November–March

    The wet season, with heavy showers but lush scenery.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By road

    Ubud is about an hour or more by car from Bali's airport, depending on traffic.

Local transport

  • On foot

    Good for the centre and nearby paths.

  • Drivers and ride-hailing

    Hire a driver for the rice terraces and temples further away.

Questions travellers ask about Ubud

Is Ubud walkable?

The centre is walkable but busy; the best walks are the ridge and rice-field paths around it.

When is the best time for the Campuhan Ridge Walk?

Sunrise, before the heat and crowds.

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This guide was last updated on 2026-10-26. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.