3 Days in Ubud, Bali

The sprawling Balinese cultural capital Ubud has seen a surge in interest in recent years in part to the book and film ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, but its appeal hasn’t yet been spoiled, with tranquil temples, impressive Hindu architecture, and green rice terraces found around every corner. 

These sit alongside trendy cafes and boutique shops selling the island’s famous craftsmanship and local artists’ works. There are plenty of museums and cultural performances to enjoy, particularly unique traditional Balinese dances.

Today begins with a scenic drive around an hour north up to the volcanic slopes of Mount Batur. This will be your starting point for a thrilling downhill mountain bike run back to Ubud, passing through the gorgeous scenery of rice fields, forests, and picturesque villages along the way. 

End the day at the beautiful Tegalalang rice terraces. The iconic terraces spill down the steep hillside and are ripe for late afternoon hiking and sunset photography. Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy the ‘Bali swing’ which sweeps out thrillingly over the cascading scenery.

We like to start our tours of Bali in Ubud – giving you a few days of indulgence and exploration as a base from which to then continue exploring the rest of the island. 

Where to next? Well, beach lovers could head in any direction, with magnificent coast found all around the island. The busiest and brashest beaches are to the south; pristine, laidback coastline is found the further you head to the north, west, and east. 

Looking for more adventure? Head over to nearby Sidemen or Munduk for incredible trekking, cascading waterfalls, and immersive cooking classes. 

Or for the ultimate adventure – look further to the wider Indonesia archipelago, with endless exploration available in Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Lombok, or Flores. Contact our Indonesia specialists for more ideas on how to discover this thrilling archipelago.