Guidebook for Ubud

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Guidebook for Ubud

Sightseeing

Go before 9:00 am to beat the tour buses and enjoy a peaceful morning in this beautiful temple, elephant cave and gardens. Tip, bring your own sarong so you don't have to rent one for entry.
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Goa Gajah
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Go before 9:00 am to beat the tour buses and enjoy a peaceful morning in this beautiful temple, elephant cave and gardens. Tip, bring your own sarong so you don't have to rent one for entry.
A series of beautiful wall carvings, in the rice fields, off the beaten tourist track. A nice place to stop after Goa Gajah. Tip, stop for a tropical drink at the warung just beyond the ticket booth.
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Yeh Puluh
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A series of beautiful wall carvings, in the rice fields, off the beaten tourist track. A nice place to stop after Goa Gajah. Tip, stop for a tropical drink at the warung just beyond the ticket booth.
If you are in to monkeys, this is the place to see them. But watch out, they are not shy and more than happy to snag something tasty (or shiny) from your bag.
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Ubud Apenbos
Jalan Monkey Forest
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If you are in to monkeys, this is the place to see them. But watch out, they are not shy and more than happy to snag something tasty (or shiny) from your bag.
Our kids attend this school. Definitely worth a trip into the jungle to see the endangered Bali Starlings and experience the bamboo architecture. Spectacular! Schedule a tour @ www.greenschoolbali.org
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Green School
Jalan Raya Sibang Kaja
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Our kids attend this school. Definitely worth a trip into the jungle to see the endangered Bali Starlings and experience the bamboo architecture. Spectacular! Schedule a tour @ www.greenschoolbali.org
A really lovely walk along the Campuhan ridge with beautiful views. Walk begins at the small road heading down from the Ibah Hotel (on the left)
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Campuhan Ridge Walk
Jalan Raya Campuhan
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A really lovely walk along the Campuhan ridge with beautiful views. Walk begins at the small road heading down from the Ibah Hotel (on the left)
Touristy but beautiful water temple - you can just enjoy the spectacle or enter the water yourself for prayer and cleansing.
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Pura Tirta Empul
Jalan Tirta
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Touristy but beautiful water temple - you can just enjoy the spectacle or enter the water yourself for prayer and cleansing.
Has a lovely temple to wander around...
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Mengwi
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Has a lovely temple to wander around...

Entertainment & Activities

Our favorite place to make batik! Pak Widya speaks excellent English & can help you as much (or as little) as you like to create a sarong, pillow or display piece: http://www.widyabatik.baliklik.com
widya Batik Studio
No.61 Jalan Sri Wedari
Our favorite place to make batik! Pak Widya speaks excellent English & can help you as much (or as little) as you like to create a sarong, pillow or display piece: http://www.widyabatik.baliklik.com
Wayan is a great guy and a super guide. A truly beautiful day out on a bike, suitable for ages 8+. Views, local treats and a super homemade lunch at his family compound: http://www.sepedabali.com/
Jalan Nyuh Bojog
Jalan Nyuh Bojog
Wayan is a great guy and a super guide. A truly beautiful day out on a bike, suitable for ages 8+. Views, local treats and a super homemade lunch at his family compound: http://www.sepedabali.com/
There are loads of rafting companies that take you down the Ayung River, a must-do when you are in Ubud, but this company is our favorite - friendly, safety conscious guides and a lovely lunch at the end of your trip. Be prepared for a long walk back up from the river!
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Sobek
Jalan Raya Kedewatan I
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There are loads of rafting companies that take you down the Ayung River, a must-do when you are in Ubud, but this company is our favorite - friendly, safety conscious guides and a lovely lunch at the end of your trip. Be prepared for a long walk back up from the river!

Food Scene

Delicious, healthy food with beautiful views (Same as Indus, but much less touristy).
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The Elephant
Jalan Raya Sanggingan
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Delicious, healthy food with beautiful views (Same as Indus, but much less touristy).
Creative and delicious cooking; can try a 5 or 7 course tasting menu if you have the time. Probably the tastiest restaurant in Ubud. Dinner only, reservations essential: http://locavore.co.id/
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Restaurant Locavore
No.10 Jl. Dewisita
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Creative and delicious cooking; can try a 5 or 7 course tasting menu if you have the time. Probably the tastiest restaurant in Ubud. Dinner only, reservations essential: http://locavore.co.id/
Touristy but delicious if you like slow roasted pork (babi guling). Ask for the "special," then take a peek around back to see the pigs roasting on spits.
Jalan Tegal Sari
Jalan Tegal Sari
Touristy but delicious if you like slow roasted pork (babi guling). Ask for the "special," then take a peek around back to see the pigs roasting on spits.
Best ice cream in Bali, hands down. Wander around the art gallery or in the gardens out back while you enjoy your delicious treat!
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Gaya Gelato
Jalan Raya Kengetan
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Best ice cream in Bali, hands down. Wander around the art gallery or in the gardens out back while you enjoy your delicious treat!
Great salad bar and health food restaurant. Excellent people watching too!
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Alchemy
75 Jl. Penestanan Kelod
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Great salad bar and health food restaurant. Excellent people watching too!
Delicious vegetarian (mostly raw) dining in a truly beautiful resort setting.
Five Elements
Delicious vegetarian (mostly raw) dining in a truly beautiful resort setting.
Popular vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Ubud
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KAFE
No.44B Jl. Hanoman
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Popular vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Ubud
Popular vegetarian restaurant with lovely views over the Campuhan bridge
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Clear Cafe
No. 8 Jl. Hanoman
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Popular vegetarian restaurant with lovely views over the Campuhan bridge
Great views of the Ayung River Gorge
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Bambu Indah Resort
Jalan Baung
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Great views of the Ayung River Gorge
My favorite coffee and breakfast place in Ubud. Great vibe and really great coffee
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Seniman Coffee Studio
No.5 Jl. Sri Wedari
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My favorite coffee and breakfast place in Ubud. Great vibe and really great coffee
Vegetarian food in a comfortable garden setting
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Warung Sopa Garden
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Vegetarian food in a comfortable garden setting
Delicious new vegetarian (vegan?) restaurant at the edge of Nuh Kuning village
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Sage
1 Jalan Nyuh Bulan
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Delicious new vegetarian (vegan?) restaurant at the edge of Nuh Kuning village
Delicious baked treats! Has a tiny seating area upstairs (easy to miss); a great place for a three tier platter high tea. Yum.
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Caramel Patisserie & Cafe
No.4 B Jalan Hanoman
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Delicious baked treats! Has a tiny seating area upstairs (easy to miss); a great place for a three tier platter high tea. Yum.
Really excellent local food with a small seating area in a quiet back garden. Try the bebek (duck)!
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D'Waroeng
No.8 Jl. Raya Nyuh Kuning
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Really excellent local food with a small seating area in a quiet back garden. Try the bebek (duck)!
Closest thing you will find to France...
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Monsieur Spoon Ubud
No.10 Jl. Hanoman
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Closest thing you will find to France...
A more limited menu than Locavore, but just as delicious and open for lunch. For meat eaters, it's a close tie between the burger and the pulled pork sandwich. Fabulous!
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Locavore To Go
10a Jl. Dewisita
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A more limited menu than Locavore, but just as delicious and open for lunch. For meat eaters, it's a close tie between the burger and the pulled pork sandwich. Fabulous!
Lovely garden setting, heaven for vegetarians and vegans,
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Moksa Ubud
Jalan Puskesmas
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Lovely garden setting, heaven for vegetarians and vegans,

Drinks & Nightlife

Delicious desserts, even better drinks. Hopefully Will is on site to welcome you. Our favorite place for a nightcap: http://www.room4dessert.asia/
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Room 4 Dessert
Jalan Raya Sanggingan
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Delicious desserts, even better drinks. Hopefully Will is on site to welcome you. Our favorite place for a nightcap: http://www.room4dessert.asia/
Try the Rooster for cocktails and tapas. It's an intimate bar, just across the road from Locavore and around the corner from Locavore to Go, up a small flight of stairs. Owned by the same group, it Is a great place to escape the crowds. Don't miss!
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Restaurant Locavore
No.10 Jl. Dewisita
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Try the Rooster for cocktails and tapas. It's an intimate bar, just across the road from Locavore and around the corner from Locavore to Go, up a small flight of stairs. Owned by the same group, it Is a great place to escape the crowds. Don't miss!

Essentials

The cafe is popular (if unremarkable) but the grocery on Jl. RAya Ubud is a small but well curated market, has fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, a good selection of breads, bagels and other baked goods as well as Bali Buda brand granola, cookies and other products.
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Bali Buda Cafe
Jalan Raya Ubud
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The cafe is popular (if unremarkable) but the grocery on Jl. RAya Ubud is a small but well curated market, has fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, a good selection of breads, bagels and other baked goods as well as Bali Buda brand granola, cookies and other products.
Full service market and Deli, about 5 minutes drive from our house. Best grocery in town.
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Pepito Market - Tebongkang, Ubud
Jalan Raya Tebongkang
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Full service market and Deli, about 5 minutes drive from our house. Best grocery in town.