Experience the Best of Bali Culture with This Full-Day Ubud Itinerary

KOMPAS.com – To have an immersive experience of Bali culture, visiting Ubud is a great start for travelers new to Indonesia’s Island of Gods or for the regulars.

Indonesia’s Ubud on the island of Bali was awarded the ’25 Best Cities in the World’ by Travel+Leisure magazine earlier this year.

This blissfully charming town is a staple tourist destination in Indonesia among domestic and international travelers.

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In case you are planning to spend a day in this culturally rich town, Kompas.com has curated an Ubud itinerary to make the most of your travel.

Hire a motorbike

Due to its incredibly popular status as a tourist destination in Indonesia, we recommend you rent a motorbike to make your way around this Balinese town.

Not only will you spend more time exploring, but Ubud also features some tourist attractions that are difficult to access by car.

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The price of renting a motorbike varies depending on the type and gear provided, but on average, the price range is between Rp 60,000 – Rp 200,000. Some providers throw in helmets or ponchos for rent in their prices.

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Breakfast at Sari Organik

Before delving deep into your Ubud itinerary, start your morning by having breakfast at Sari Organik, a restaurant that sits in the center of a rice paddy field.

The calming view will get you off to a great start before a full day of exploring the town.

Choose from Indonesian fried rice, fried noodles, pizza, spaghetti, or Balinese crepe, and the best part is that everything starts from Rp 23,000 — a bargain!

Sari Organik is located in Jalan Subak Sok Wajah, Tjampuhan.

Explore Campuhan Hill

Indonesia’s Campuhan Hill is 2.9 kilometers away from Sari Organik by motorbike and is located in Jalan Bangkiang Sidem.

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To reach the top of this hill, you will need to start your journey up from Gunung Lebah Temple which will take around 15-20 minutes for the 2-kilometer trek.