Summer is a great time for a vacation. You can visit the beach, mountains, or camping. Not only that, but you can also enjoy a variety of culinary, cultural, and many more. It would make your trip more enjoyable, especially if you are traveling with kids.

Ubud is one of the most appropriate destinations to enjoy a summer trip. Ubud is one of the areas in Bali that offers a pleasant summer experience. Traveloka has summarized some things to try in Ubud for you.

Address: Mawang, Br. Mawang Kaja Road, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 9 am - 6 pm

If you are confused about what to do in Ubud, try Luwak Coffee at Plantation in Ubud. Luwak Coffee is a coffee whose beans are made from coffee beans that Asian palm civets have eaten.

Here you will not only taste but also learn the process of making civet coffee, starting from the maintenance of the Civet to how to process the coffee beans to produce delicious coffee. This will make your vacation more fun and full of education.

Address: Tegallalang Road, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 8 am - 6 pm

Want to enjoy nature and spoil your eyes? Come to Tegalalang Rice Terrace. The most famous in Ubud is its natural attractions, such as dense forests, ridges, and rice fields. One of the most famous tourist attractions is Tegalalang Rice Terrace.

A series of rice fields or terracing is arranged to facilitate the irrigation system. It is in a valley and offers beautiful views, especially in the morning. To get to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, you can use a car and drive for about 20 minutes.

You can also stay at Villa Wedang, a villa near Tegalalang Rice Terrace – around 0.4 km. You can book a room in this villa here or through the Traveloka application.

Address: Monkey Forest St, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Besides Ubud Monkey Forest, the other thing to try in Ubud is to visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. It is a center of conservatorship and protection of monkeys from various regions. In addition, there are temples, lakes, and open nature that you can explore.

For entry tickets, you can pay around SGD 60 to SGD 80 on weekdays and SGD 80 to SGD 100 on weekends. Close to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, there are also star hotels that you can stay in. One of them is Tejaprana Bisma – a 4-star hotel located about 0.3 km from the tourist attractions.

Address: Ubud No.35, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 8 am - 6 pm

The other thing to do in Ubud is visit the Ubud Art Market. Ubud Art Market is located in the pusta of Ubud city which is crowded with tourists to shop for various souvenirs. The market offers many accessories, shirts, silk scarves, kites, sculptures, baskets, bags, and other handicrafts.

If you bring a vehicle such as a scooter or motorbike – you will pay around SGD 2 and a car with a range of SGD 10. To get to this market, you can request taxi services from the hotel or rent a motorbike at Traveloka.

To stay around Ubud Art Market, you can stay at Kamandalu Ubud. It is a 5-star hotel surrounded by plantations and open nature. You can book a room at this hotel here or at Traveloka.

Address: Bedulu Village, Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 8 am - 4:30 pm

For religious and nature tourism, visit the Goa Gajah Temple. The Goa Gajah Temple is a 9th-century Hindu cave temple in Bali. To enter the temple area, wear a sarong or traditional Balinese skirt tied around the waist. This sarong rental is included with the price of admission to the temple.

You will take about a 10-minute drive from Ubud Market and the town center to get to this temple. The entrance fee to this temple is around SGD 2 for children and SGD 4 for adults.

Address: The locations vary in different places

Opening Hours: Varies

While in Ubud, take advantage of the Melukat experience. Meluket comes from Javanese, which means clean. Hugging is generally carried out on the flow of rivers or the meeting between rivers and the sea. Melukat is usually carried out in Bali near the Segara or Beji temple.

In addition, Melukat is usually held with religious leaders so that the ritual is more legitimate and focused. Melukat will be kept by sprinkling water on anyone who is the object or will be cleaned.

Address: Monkey Forest St, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Varies

In addition to the Melukat ritual, you can also participate and watch traditional Balinese dance performances. Usually, you can watch this dance near temples or other events in Bali. In addition, this performance is strongly associated with Hinduism and is an important part of Balinese culture.

In addition to dancing, you will also witness performances performed by dancers. The dancers will also pray to receive Taksu or divine inspiration. Usually, this performance is performed every week during temple festivals or important ceremonies and is held in a place that tourists can watch.

Address: Jl. Raya Ubud No.8, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 8 am - 7 pm

We also recommend the Ubud Palace. It is an old building complex decorated by some beautiful carvings and courtyards. The Ubud Palace is, also known as Puri Saren Agung, a historical building for Balinese residents.

This is the right place for you to visit because, around it, there is Ubud Market and Saraswati Temple. There is also a temple used for worship – it's just not allowed for tourists to enter this temple.

You can also watch a traditional Balinese dance performance held every night at 7.30 pm and lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes. To watch this show, you need to pay around SGD 7 per person.

Address: Jalan Ir. Sutami, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 6:30 am - 6 pm

To cool off from the city center, come to the Tegunungan waterfall. This is the most famous waterfall and is far from the hustle and bustle of the city center. It is located about 10 km from downtown Ubud, precisely next to Tegenungan village.

You can have a picnic, swim, or just meditate here. There are cafes, restaurants, and public toilets available for visitors. In addition, you only need to pay the parking fee of SGD 5 for a motorbike and SGD 7 for a car. Because the location is far from the city center, on weekdays, it is pretty quiet.

Address: Jl. Raya Laplapan, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 9 am - 6 pm

You can also take cooking classes at the Balinese Cooking Class. Pesantian Villa holds this class. Here you will be taught by one of the 5-star chefs to cook local Indonesian food, especially Balinese food.

You will pay around SGD 500 per class here. The favorite menus to be taught in this class are Sate Lilit Bali, Sate Ayam, Balinese Pancake, Nasi Goreng, Sambal Matah, and Nasi Sela.

Address: Jl. Dewi Saraswati No.7, Bongkasa Pertiwi, Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80352, Indonesia

Opening Hours: Daily, 8 am - 5 pm

You can also experience the Bali Swing. This is the most popular attraction in Bali. You will try a big swing above a height that is quite challenging. You will see the view from the rice fields from a height.

The location of this swing is about 15 km from Ubud and there are three giant swings that you can try with your lover. The swing can also fit 2 to 3 people in one round.

Those are some things to try in Ubud for your short getaway and summer trip from Singapore. You can have a quiet vacation in Ubud with family, friends, or your lover. You can book tour tickets in advance at Traveloka. In addition, you can book hotel rooms, attractions, and flight tickets in the same application. Your vacation becomes easier with vacation planning on Traveloka.

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