Ubud town and surroundings half-day private walking tour

Lush, scenic locale known for its mellow hiking trails and sweeping hilltop views. Campuhan Ridge Walk is a free and easy nature trek, popular among regular visitors in the central highland town of Ubud. The Artists' Trail is located on the Champuan mountain range near the center of Ubud. This is one of the most visited places in the city. Along the entire hill, along the top, there is a path paved with slabs. The hill itself is located between two rivers - Campuhan and Vos (Wos). The trail is about 2 kilometers long.

Jalan Raya Ubud is the central street that runs through Ubud, which is widely recognized as Bali’s artistic and cultural heartland. It’s the main shopping street in Ubud, here you can find an eclectic mix of fashion boutiques. Items offered range from batiks and other traditional heritage textiles of Java, Bali and the East Nusa Tenggara Islands, to handmade lace and collections of international fashion designers. Jalan Raya Ubud spans 2 km from east to west, starting at Jalan Raya Campuhan in front of the Blanco Renaissance Museum and ending at the junction of Jalan Cok Gede Rai and Jalan Raya Andong. The eastern end is marked by the towering, white Indra statue, depicting the Hindu god wielding his bow and arrow.

Pura Gunung Lebah, or Gunung Lebah Temple, is one of Ubud’s central landmark temples. You can find the 8th-century temple at the western end of the Jalan Raya Ubud main road, overlooking the eastern side of Ubud’s Campuhan valley. The name loosely translates to ‘mountain valley temple’ in old Balinese. Ancient temple in scenic jungle surrounds with ornate carvings and colorful statues. The old temple sits on the jutting rock where the two rivers meet (Campuhan means two rivers). This temple has a very peaceful ambiance and beautiful surroundings.

Pura Taman Saraswati, officially Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, also known as the Ubud Water Palace, is a Balinese Hindu temple in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. The Pura is dedicated to the goddess Sarasvati. Pura Taman Saraswati is notable for its lotus pond. Pura Taman Saraswati was designed by I Gusti Nyoman Lempad following a commission by the Prince of Ubud Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati. I Gusti Nyoman Lempad was a well known Balinese sculptor and undagi (Balinese architect for ritual paraphernalia e.g. cremation towers and wooden sarcophagi). I Gusti Nyoman Lempad arrived in Ubud after moving away from the royal court of Blahbatuh, following a serious disagreement which provokes the wrath of the King of Blahbatuh. In Ubud, he was employed by the Sukawati royal family and built several palaces and temples in Ubud and the neighboring villages. Construction of Pura Taman Saraswati started in 1951 and was completed in 1952.

The town of Ubud, in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia, is known as a center for traditional crafts and dance. The surrounding Ubud District’s rainforest and terraced rice paddies, dotted with Hindu temples and shrines, are among Bali’s most famous landscapes. Ancient holy sites include the intricately carved Goa Gajah (“Elephant Cave”) and Gunung Kawi, with its rock-cut shrines.

The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is a historical building complex situated in Ubud, Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. The palace was the official residence of the royal family of Ubud.