Ubud, Rice terraces, temples, and the centre of Bali's slower rhythm
Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali. From Villa Leaf it's an hour into the hills, into rice terraces, monkey forests, traditional markets, and the calm centre of the island. Most guests do Ubud as a day trip with our driver Putu; many decide to come back for a second longer stay.
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Free cancellation
up to 60 days before
Distance
35 km northeast of Villa Leaf
Drive time
1 hour 15 minutes by car
Vibe
Cultural and spiritual core
Best for
The kind of guest who tends to fall for Ubud.
Things to do in Ubud
Our short list, written by Made and Putu, the people who drive you there.
Tegalalang rice terraces at sunrise
Beat the crowd. Arrive at 06:30, walk the high ridge, finish at a café for coffee.
Sacred Monkey Forest
An hour among the long-tailed macaques. Keep your sunglasses on your head.
Ubud Palace + Saraswati Temple
Two stops, fifteen minutes apart, both free.
Dinner at Locavore
Indonesia's most awarded tasting menu. Book three weeks ahead.
Campuhan Ridge walk
An hour through the ridge between two rivers. Best at golden hour.
Other neighbourhoods worth a visit
Five more areas, all within a day from Villa Leaf.
Base your trip from Villa Leaf, explore Ubud
Putu, our driver, knows every back road. Tell us where you want to go.
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