Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 29 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home
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PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home — rated 5 from 672 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Denpasar
Denpasar is 24 km from Ubud, about 1h 3m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in UbudA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Ubud Tour - Ubud Highlight - Private Tour All inclusive
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Ubud Tour - Ubud Highlight - Private Tour All inclusive — rated 5 from 424 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Canggu
Canggu is 29 km from Ubud, about 1h 10m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in UbudA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Ubud Adventure All Inclusive Private Day Tour
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Ubud Adventure All Inclusive Private Day Tour — rated 5 from 191 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Within a ~2.5h drive of Ubud.
Where you can drive from Ubud.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home
€67
Ubud Tour - Ubud Highlight - Private Tour All inclusive
€53
Ubud Adventure All Inclusive Private Day Tour
€26
Ubud Private Tour - All Inclusive
€80
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Source — Tripadvisor
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Nice
We had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The atmosphere was beautiful and welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Everything was well prepared and exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to Tina Monika, who took such great care of us and made us f…
Must stay and eat
So clean, no bugs even in Ubud, especially the food here so great. When my family had lunch in a famous restaurant in ubud downtown, the food was not as good as here, we didn't finish the meal. Mr. Kariasa makes excellent Mojito. We will definitely come back here.
Love the ambience
The location is easy to find, the food is really good! Cozy place. Nice staff. Love the capybara panna cotta