The Ubud Art Market is a great place to buy souvenirs for your loved ones back home. This market offers handmade items such as crafted clothing, silk scarves, handmade woven purses, baskets and many more.
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a must-visit attraction in Bali. The sanctuary is home to more than 600 unique long-tailed Balinese macaques, freely roaming within the premises. You can also take a guided forest walk for an up-close experience with these playful primates.
Puri Saren Palace is a historical landmark in Ubud and was once the home of the royal family. The palace features mesmerizing architectural work with intricate details. You can have a guided tour of the palace building, and don't miss the Balinese dance performances that take place regularly in the evenings in the palace courtyard.
The Ubud Palace is located in the center of Ubud, right opposite the Ubud Art Market. The palace is beautifully constructed with eye-catching Indonesian architecture, featuring a lovely Balinese garden and colorful eco-friendly statues. You can have a guided tour of the palace and watch the traditional dance performances that take place in the evenings.
Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, Saraswati Temple is situated within the Ubud Water Palace compound. The temple is known for its stunning lotus pond, captivating traditional Balinese wall carvings and entrances with towering doors. You can take part in the daily temple activities or have a guided tour around the premises.
Unfortunately, the museum is closed today.
The Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a beautiful scenic spot located in central Bali. The rice terrace offers a mesmerizing view with the natural green-layered rice paddies on one side and the coconut tree plantation on the other. You can have a guided trek around the valley and enjoy a traditional Bali-style coffee and snack break.
The Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple is a Balinese classic temple built around the year 947 CE, featuring beautiful gardens, fish ponds, and a majestic beauty of culture. The temple is devoted to the Lord Vishnu and is visited by the local people for various ceremonies and holy rituals.
Tirta Empul is a popular Hindu water temple in Bali, showcasing the Balinese ritual purification process; a spiritual journey of self-cleansing and finding inner peace. In this temple, you can see the holy water pools consecrated to worship their lord of water, Vishnu.
Unfortunately, the temple is closed today.
If you have an additional day to spare, you can visit the Bali Safari and Marine Park, Seminyak Beach, and Tanah Lot Temple. If you have less time, remove one location from each day's itinerary. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes for your tours and carry a water bottle and a hat to protect you from the sun.