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Ubud, Indonesia · 5 days itinerary

Ubud in 5 Days

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This five-day itinerary covers central Ubud, nearby forests and temples, rice terraces, waterfalls and Mount Batur. The sequence starts with walkable sites in town and builds outward to day trips in the surrounding areas. Mount Batur comes last because it requires an early start and a full day.

5 daysUbudRice terracesTemplesMount BaturBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Central Ubud

  1. 9:00UbudSight
  2. 10:00UbudWalk
  3. 12:00UbudSight
  4. 16:30CampuhanWalk
Day 2

The Monkey Forest

  1. 9:00PadangtegalSight
  2. 12:00PengosekanSight
  3. 19:00Kecak fire danceUbudSight
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Day 3

Rice terraces and water temples

  1. 7:30TegallalangSight
  2. 10:30TampaksiringSight
  3. 13:30TampaksiringSight
Day 4

Goa Gajah and the waterfalls

  1. 9:00BeduluSight
  2. 11:00Yeh PuluBeduluSight
  3. 14:00Tegenungan WaterfallKemenuhSight
Day 5

Mount Batur

  1. 3:30Mount BaturKintamaniDay trip
  2. 11:00Batur Natural Hot SpringKintamaniSight
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Ubud questions

Is 5 days enough for Ubud?

Five days covers the main sites and day trips from Ubud. Plan one early start for Mount Batur and use a driver for northern locations.

Do I need to book Mount Batur sunrise hike ahead?

Book a licensed guide one or two days in advance. Most operators collect you from your hotel at 3:00 a.m.

How do I get from Ubud to Tegallalang Rice Terraces?

Hire a driver for 300,000 IDR round trip or rent a scooter. The drive takes 30 minutes each way.

Do I need tickets for Tirta Empul and Goa Gajah?

Buy tickets at the gate for 50,000 IDR at Tirta Empul and 50,000 IDR at Goa Gajah. Arrive before 10:00 a.m. to avoid tour buses.

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