{"id":1233,"date":"2026-03-07T20:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T20:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thesunyttcbali.com\/blogs\/?p=1233"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:54:47","slug":"things-to-do-in-ubud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thesunyttcbali.com\/blogs\/things-to-do-in-ubud\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to the Best Things to Do in Ubud: Bali\u2019s Cultural Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1233\" class=\"elementor elementor-1233\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8c32be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f8c32be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a562f9 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"8a562f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__8a562f9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__8a562f9\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__8a562f9\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46eeec3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46eeec3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea0c2a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea0c2a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ubud is such a destination that is a memory that lingers. It is situated in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia and a world apart from the party beach of Kuta or Seminyak. In this case, there is less heat, more greenery and the heartbeat of the Balinese culture is literally out there.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are endless best things to do in Ubud, whether you are a single backpacker, a honeymoon couple or a family out on an adventurous trip. The best experiences, starting with the popular monkey forests and the most peaceful sunrise walks, will be disaggregated in this guide.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Top Experiences to Discover in Ubud<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>Experience the Magic of the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever someone is asked about the activities that they would recommend doing in Ubud, they will always include the Monkey Forest in the list of activities that cannot be left out. It is not just a zoo, a fenced natural habitat and a combination of the three sacred temples.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Experience: Y<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou are going to be walking through an ancient jungle with banyan trees and mossy statues, and the entire experience is green shaded. And there are over 1000 Balinese long tailed Macaquek.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Ambiance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It reminds the atmosphere of an adventure film. The monkeys are all over&#8211;they play, eat and even attempt to steal sunglasses from the tourists!<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hackers Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Have your stuff nearby. These monkeys are quite intelligent, and they are fond of shiny things.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Breaking sunrise at the Tegalalang Rice Terraces<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tegalalang Rice Terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage site and probably the most photographed location in the entire Bali. The irrigation method applied in this area, the subak is an ancient practice that has made the landscape look like a bright green staircase.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Why You Should Go Early:<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Sunrise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: At 7:00 AM, the sun comes in between the palm trees and it looks like a golden ray over the rice husks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Crowds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At 10:00 AM, tour buses come. It is best to be early and have the paths to yourself.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Swing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In case you are craving that iconic Ubud Swing photo, the majority of swings are found along the very side of these terraces.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Walk the Scenic Campuhan Ridge<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who love nature but don&#8217;t want a difficult hike, the Campuhan Ridge Walk is a must. This paved path follows a thin mountain ridge with deep river valleys on both sides.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> About 2 kilometres (1.2 miles).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Best Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sunset or Sunrise.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What to See:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You\u2019ll pass through high elephant grass, see local villas tucked into the hills, and end up at small organic cafes where you can grab a fresh coconut.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Tirta Empul Spiritual Cleansing.<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bali is referred to as the Island of the Gods, and the Tirta Empul is the spiritual center of Bali. This Holy Water Temple has a huge pool of spring water.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A ritual known as Melukat can be viewed or even participated in. These are done by bowing under several carved water spouts so as to cleanse your mind and body. It is quite an awe-inspiring and touching experience that will bring you close to the religion of the people living in the place.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Get Artsy in Ubud Art Market.<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) is a market where the local artisans sell their art. It is situated in the middle of the town.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to buy:<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand-woven &#8220;Ata&#8221; bags.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intricate wood carvings.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarongs, batik and silk scarves.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handmade silver jewellery.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Bargaining Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t be afraid to haggle! It is part of the culture. Start at about 50% of the first price they give you and meet in the middle with a smile.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Chase Waterfalls Near Ubud<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ubud is surrounded by some of the most beautiful waterfalls in Southeast Asia. If you want to escape the heat, head to these spots:<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Waterfall Name<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Distance from Ubud<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Best Feature<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Tegenungan<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 mins<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very powerful and easy to access.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Kanto Lampo<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mins<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for photos on the flat rocks.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Tukad Cepung<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 mins<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden inside a cave with sunbeams.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Tibumana<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 mins<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very peaceful and great for swimming.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><b>Discover Balinese Flavors<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have not yet really done Ubud till you have eaten your way up the island. The food culture here is between local food of about 2 dollars and fine cuisine.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cooking Classes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit a local family to see how they can grind spices using a mortar and a pestle. You will first tend to go to a local market and purchase fresh ginger, turmeric and galangal.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dish to Try: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babi Guling (Suckling Pig) or Nasi Campur (a combination of small servings of meat, vegetables, and rice).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Find Your Zen: Wellness<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ubud&#8217;s global zen spot: gongs\/drums sound healing at Pyramids of Chi, $10\/hour Balinese massages. Deepen practice with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesunyttcbali.com\/5-days-yoga-retreat-bali.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-day yoga retreat in Bali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sound Healing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have a different type of meditation with the help of gongs and drums: Sound Healing: Pyramids of Chi.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Sun Yoga Center Bali: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of travelers find their center at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesunyttcbali.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sun Yoga Center Bali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as the quiet, lush surroundings make it easy to focus on your own spiritual path.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional Growth:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re ready to take your practice to the next level, Ubud is hands-down the best spot to join a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesunyttcbali.com\/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-bali.php\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200-hour yoga teacher training in Bali<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s an incredible way to nerd out on asana and philosophy while living in paradise.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The activities in Ubud provide a wide variety of activities that can be enjoyed by any wanderer, whether it be the spiritual temples or the heart-pumping jungle swings. It is a location that glorifies art, nature, and goodwill. Ubud will make you feel rejuvenated and inspired, whether you are hiking through rice fields or sitting at night admiring fire dances.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eed7e0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eed7e0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93bfd47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"93bfd47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1540\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1540\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Better Ubud or Canggu or Seminyak?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1540\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-996cdaa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"996cdaa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33aa46f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33aa46f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #1f1f1f; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\">It depends on your vibe! Ubud belongs to green forests, pre-colonial culture and tranquillity. Canggu and seminyak is to surf, beach clubs and parties. Several tourists take a couple of days in Ubud to head to the coast for some sun.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1541\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1541\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the way to get to Ubud from the airport?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1541\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-516461a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"516461a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6d7012 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6d7012\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drive normally requires 1.5 to 2 hours. The least stressful process is to hire a personal driver in advance. You can also use either the Grab or Gojek apps, although you might be required to walk a little distance between the arrivals hall and the apps because of the local airport regulations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1542\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1542\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What do I need to carry on a trip to Ubud?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1542\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9228279 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9228279\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a21f12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a21f12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear light clothes that are breathable, such as linen. Carry heavy walking shoes to the rice-fields, a light raincoat, because it frequently pours in the tropics. A sarong in personal use is also impressive to visit the temples.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1543\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1543\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Does the temple have a strict dress code?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1543\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2787a71 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2787a71\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7982f3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7982f3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, respect is key. Men and women have to cover their shoulders and knees. You will have to bring a sarong to get in, even when it is hot. They are hired out at the entrance of most temples in case you do not have one of your own.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1544\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1544\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it possible to pay with my credit card or is cash required?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1544\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c10971 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c10971\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805863b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"805863b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cards are welcome in mid-range restaurants and hotels, although money is inseparable. Market shopping, street food stands and miscellaneous local tips will require Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1545\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1545\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is \"Bali Belly\" a real thing?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1545\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6266ff5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6266ff5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2c8fd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2c8fd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be, so play it safe. Never drink tap water\u2014stick to bottled or filtered water, even for brushing your teeth. Most modern cafes use safe ice, but be cautious at very small roadside stalls.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1546\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1546\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Ubud expensive for a traveler?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1546\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b24f0e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b24f0e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-438965e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"438965e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not at all. Ubud is very budget-friendly compared to the West. You can find cozy homestays for $20 or luxury villas for much more. Local meals are very affordable, often costing just $2\u2013$5.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1547\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1547\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can I best navigate within the city?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1547\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-030e989 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"030e989\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b6e0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76b6e0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CBD offers good opportunities for walking. For longer trips to visit waterfalls, if you are an experienced rider, consider scooter rental. If you are not an experienced rider, then your best and safest option is hiring a private driver for the day, which will be comfortable as well as affordable.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1548\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1548\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are monkeys in the forest dangerous?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1548\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86a5436 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86a5436\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8730b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c8730b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monkeys in the forest are mostly curious and hungry; they may try to take things from your backpack or engage with you if you&#8217;re carrying food, or if they see something shiny (like sunglasses). If your backpacks are zipped, you are not carrying snacks, and you carry yourself calmly, the monkeys will likely not approach you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1549\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1549\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is a visa needed to enter Bali?  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1549\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6f7cef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a6f7cef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c062384 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c062384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa on Arrival (VoA) is needed to enter most countries; VoA typically costs approximately $35US, and is valid for 30 days. You may pay your VoA fee when you arrive at the airport, or you can apply for an electronic (e) VoA before your arrival. Electronic VoAs will help you avoid lengthy lines when you arrive at the airport.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Ubud is such a destination that is a memory that lingers. It is situated in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia and a world apart from the party beach of Kuta or Seminyak. In this case, there is less heat, more greenery and the heartbeat of the Balinese culture is literally out there. 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