Lush green rice terraces on a hillside with trees
Ubud, Indonesia · 7 days itinerary

Ubud: One Week

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This itinerary covers a full week in Ubud and its surroundings. Early days focus on central Ubud, the Sacred Monkey Forest, and close temples and rice fields. The sequence builds outward to Mount Batur, more distant terraces, and Lake Bratan as day trips once the immediate area is covered.

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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
Day 6

Ubud's art museums

  1. 9:30Neka Art MuseumSangginganSight
  2. 12:30Museum Puri LukisanUbudSight
  3. 15:30PenestananWalk
Day 7

Jatiluwih and Lake Bratan

  1. 8:00TabananDay trip
  2. 13:00Pura Ulun Danu BeratanBedugulSight
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Ubud questions

Is one week enough for Ubud?

One week covers central Ubud plus day trips to rice terraces, temples, and Mount Batur. Hire a driver for sites outside town and allow time for traffic on the main roads.

Do I need to book Mount Batur ahead?

Book a guide and transport the day before for the 3:30 AM start. Cash payment at the trailhead covers the permit and basic equipment.

Should I prebook Tirta Empul tickets?

Buy tickets at the entrance on arrival. Reach the site before 10 AM to avoid midday crowds and have time for the water rituals.

How do I reach Tegallalang Rice Terraces from Ubud?

It's about 20 to 30 minutes north by car or scooter, depending on traffic. Go by 8:00 to beat the heat and the tour buses.

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