Rice fields in Bali that you must see

Tegallalang rice terraces are among the most picturesque, and – with their setting just north of Ubud – famous rice fields to visit in Bali. The terraces are particularly steep here, with forest encroaching on all sides, giving particularly dramatic views. 

Several small shops and cafes, some with highly Instagrammable-swings out over the fields – are set around the fields, demonstrating that the fields have become productive both for rice yield and for tourism.

The villages of Munduk boast some of the most striking and truly Balinese scenery on all the island. Passing through here you’ll find steep hills, verdant forests, fast-running streams, and – of course – beautiful rice terraces.

A highlight of any stay in Munduk is a hike through fields and forests to the famous twin-chute Munduk waterfall. There are a couple of excellent hotels in the region, making this a fine, nature-driven contrast to busy Ubud.

The fields of Soka have some of the most stunning rice terraces in Bali. As you spill down the coast the landscape is flatter and the views wider: visit early in the morning to catch the best light across the fields and the beautiful, wild Soka beaches beyond. 

Set in southwestern Tabanan regency, Soka makes a good day trip from southern beaches Canggu, Kuta, or Seminyak, and is a good stopping off point on journeys out to the west. The majestic Tanah Lot temple is also nearby.