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Ubud, Indonesia · 3 days itinerary

Ubud: Weekend Escape

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This three-day itinerary covers central Ubud sights, the monkey forest and an art museum, plus rice terraces and water temples. It begins with the town center and a ridge walk before the forest and performance on day two. The order ends with a day trip to the terraces and temples for a move from urban to rural areas.

3 daysUbud centerMonkey forestRice terracesWater templesBy 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
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Ubud questions

Is three days enough for Ubud?

Three days covers central Ubud plus the main day trips. Book a driver for the second and third days to reach the rice terraces and temples without delays.

Do I need to book the Sacred Monkey Forest ahead?

No advance booking is required. Buy the 80,000 IDR ticket at the gate and arrive by 8:30 to finish before tour buses arrive.

How do I get from Ubud to Tegallalang Rice Terraces?

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.

What time should I visit Tirta Empul to avoid crowds?

Arrive at opening time of 7:00. The 50,000 IDR ticket includes a sarong and lines stay short until 9:30.

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