Ubud Bali
Ubud Bali is another most visited location in Bali. The city that is included in the Gianyar Regency ranks ninth on the list of The World’s Top 15 Cities. Ubud beats several other big cities such as Barcelona, Spain to Rome in Italy.
The city, which is known for its world-famous rice field tours, is only inferior to Cape Town in South Africa to Florence, Italy.
With a score of 90.13 from the reviewer, Ubud is considered capable of providing surprises and unforgettable experiences for tourists. What Ubud are famous for?
Honeymoon Destination
Ubud has a beautiful and authentic natural panorama. Many tourists come not only for vacation, but also honeymoon. The feeling of tiredness will disappear every time you breathe the free and fresh air of Ubud. No wonder, Ubud has romantic and exotic resorts that are suitable for your honeymoon.
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Culinary Variety
Located away from the crowds of Denpasar, Ubud is quite exclusive to visit. Many travelers from outside Bali are willing to come to Ubud just to hunt for culinary delights. Various kinds of traditional cuisine are served in this city with a population density of 30 thousand people. One of the most attractive to tourists, Ibu Mangku’s Nasi Ayam Kedewatan. In addition, in Ubud there are many organic cafes with a very refreshing Smothies Bowl mainstay menu.
Local Monkeys
In Ubud, you can hang out with monkeys. Do not believe? Visit Monkey Forest, where thousands of monkeys are ready to chat and even eat together! From babies to old ones. This place is very popular with tourists because they can interact with the monkeys, feed them, and take photos with them. The monkeys are so funny, sometimes there are those who like to be nosy by taking tourist items and bringing them up to the tree. No wonder, many tourists come back and forth to Monkey Forest.
Museum Collection
Compared to other cities on the island of Bali, Ubud has a more complete collection of museums and temples. Buildings with Hindu and Buddhist-style architecture will be easily found along the streets of Ubud. If you want to learn more about the culture, the Puri Painting Museum can be the choice of tourists. With the status of the oldest museum in Bali, you can see works of Balinese painting both traditional and modern, as well as carving, and woodwork consisting of three eras, the era of the Balinese kingdom to the period of Indonesian independence.
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Kecak Dance!
It’s not complete if you go to Ubud without watching the famous local dance! Well, if you really follow Balinese culture, Ubud is known for the famous Kecak Dance! Often staged on Jalan Pura Dalem, Ubud, you can enjoy dance performances that tell the life of the Ramayana. Kecak Dance was present in the movie Eat, Pray and Love, starring Julia Roberts.
Green Field Panorama
If you are in Bali, stop by the Ubud area. There, you will find a beautiful rice terrace with a residential background on it. The layers of terrace plus a very beautiful natural panorama will make goosebumps. The cool air that flows casually is always ready to accompany every tourist who wants to spend the afternoon at the Tegalalang Rice Terrace.
Here some illustration of tour package at Ubud Bali for one day
Ubud Tour Packages Itinerary:
• 08:00 – Pick up at hotel
• 09.30 – Watching Barong Dance
• 10.30 – Visit Desak Celuk to see gold and silver handicrafts
• 11.00 – Visit Batuan Village to see the art of painting
• 11.30 – Visit Batuan Temple
• 12.00 – Lunch at local restaurant in Ubud village
• 14.00 – Enjoy the view of Tegallalang Rice Fields and Kopi Luwak /Bali swing
• 15.00 – Visit the Royal Palace of Ubud village
• 16.00 – Visit Ubud Art Market & Ubud Palace
• 17.00 – Back to Hotel
Using above itinerary, Ubud Tour Package Prices are:
- 2 Adults : Rp. 600,000/person
- 3 Adults : Rp. 500,000/person
- 4 Adults : Rp. 480,000/person
- 5 Adults : Rp. 450.000/person
- 6 Adults : Rp. 430,000/person
Note: The more participants, the cheaper the price per person
or you can reserve accomodation and car rental yourself using skyscanner.
Ubud Bali tour package above inclue:
- Car with AC + Driver + Fuel B
- Tickets to watch barong dance
- Entrance tickets to attractions like the program above
- 1 x Lunch
- 1 x Dinner
Tour Package Not Included
- Personal expenses during the tour
- Guide & Driver Tipping
Now its your turn to decide Bali Nusa Penida or Ubud. Here’s the secret to answer it: visit both places 🙂
