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Layered green rice terraces near Ubud
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A Perfect Day in Ubud: Rice Terraces, Temples & Monkeys

Bali Icon Trip · October 24, 2026

Ubud packs an enormous amount of Bali's culture and scenery into a small area. With a private driver for the day, you can comfortably cover the highlights without rushing.

Morning: Tegalalang Rice Terrace

Start early at Tegalalang, before the tour buses arrive. The layered green paddies are Bali's most photographed farmland, farmed using the centuries-old subak irrigation system.

Midday: Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

A short drive into central Ubud brings you to the Monkey Forest, home to several hundred resident macaques and three temples dating to the 14th century.

Tip: keep bags zipped and food out of sight — the monkeys will grab anything loose.

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