Ubud Travel Guide

Some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Bali are within an easy half-day trip from Ubud.

Beratan, with its iconic temple, is in the mountainous Bedugal region.

Picturesque Sanur is the easiest place in Bali to get around. Its quiet, but still has plenty of restaurants.

A short list of tea houses in Ubud, and amazing high teas in Ubud and around Bali.

Rafting on the Telaga Waja river offers a slightly bigger adrenaline rush than Ubud, and is also cheaper.

Just over an hour from Ubud, Sidemen is our prettier, more rustic cousin. This sweet town and its breathtaking surrounds is very peaceful.

Rafting on the Ayung River is not just a bit of adventure; it's also a delightful way to take in the beautiful jungle scenery surrounding...

A complex of dozens of temples and shrines built on six levels, the site of the Mother Temple dates back to prehistoric times.

The Unesco heritage rice paddies of Jatiluwih are a breathtaking natural wonder of emerald fields and a mountainous backdrop.

A refreshing swim, great food delivered to your lounge; relax by the pool for an hour or a day.

Relaxed, casual, cheap, quiet and local then you'll turn the corner in Nusa Penida and find a snappy cocktail bar.

I know calling it the best beach in Bali is a big call but my personal favourite is the gorgeous Virgin Beach in Karangasem.

The pretty Teman Sari waterfall is just twenty minutes west of Ubud and perfect for a half day trip.

The environmentally-friendly seaweed industry is becoming a mainstay of the Nusa Lembongan economy.

A delightful day trip from Ubud, the Batur World Heritage Site in Kintamani is just an hour away by car or motorbike.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple is at the south east tip of the Bukit peninsular, situated on top of a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean.