Ubud Cultural Highlights

The day

Ubud sits at the cultural heart of Bali, surrounded by emerald rice terraces, craft villages, and centuries-old temples. On this full-day tour, Made takes you through the landscapes and traditions that make Ubud feel different from anywhere else on the island. You'll walk the sculpted paddies of Tegalalang, meet the cheeky long-tailed macaques of the sacred Monkey Forest, and watch silversmiths at work in Celuk village. We break for a local Balinese lunch at a warung Made has known for years — the kind of place tourists walk past without realizing what they're missing. The pace is relaxed, the stops are real, and the day flexes around your energy level, not a rigid schedule.

Highlights

• Tegalalang Rice Terraces walking path
• Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
• Tirta Empul holy spring temple
• Silver craft village in Celuk
• Authentic Balinese lunch at a local warung

Itinerary

1. 08:00

   Hotel pickup

   Pickup from your hotel in South Bali or Ubud.

2. 09:30

   Celuk village

   Watch silversmiths shape fine Balinese jewellery by hand.

3. 10:45

   Goa Gajah

   Explore the 9th-century Elephant Cave and its meditation pools.

4. 12:00

   Tirta Empul

   Visit the holy spring temple (optional purification ritual).

5. 13:30

   Local warung lunch

   Nasi campur, satay, and fresh juice at a family-run warung.

6. 14:45

   Tegalalang

   Walk the iconic rice terrace trail and stop for coconuts at the viewpoint.

7. 16:30

   Monkey Forest

   Wander the sacred forest and its three ancient temples.

8. 17:45

   Return

   Drop off at your hotel.

What to bring

• Sarong (or rent at temples)
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Camera
• Cash for entrance fees

Meeting point

Anywhere in Bali — Made picks you up at your hotel, villa, or the airport