The terraces everyone photographs, carved into the valley slope. Go before 9am. After that the tour buses arrive and the swings get busy.
A forest temple complex in the middle of town with hundreds of long-tailed macaques. Keep sunglasses and loose bags out of reach, they are quick.
A water temple where Balinese come to purify themselves in the spring. You can take part if you want. I'll explain the order of the fountains before we go in.
The Elephant Cave, carved in the ninth century. Small, but the stonework at the entrance is worth the stop. Sarong required.
Across from the palace. Baskets, sarongs, carvings. Bargaining is expected and should stay friendly.
Still the residence of the royal family. Traditional dance is performed in the courtyard most evenings.
Mud, jungle trails, and a cave tunnel. Half a day, and you will get dirty.
The big swing over the valley. Early morning has the best light and the shortest queue.
About two hours on the water, through a gorge with carved rock walls and waterfalls along the bank.
Usually starts at a local market, then to a family kitchen. One of the better ways to spend a rainy morning.
Ubud has been a yoga centre for decades. Drop-in classes are easy to find, no booking needed.
Not in Ubud, but close enough to pair with it. Pickup around 2am, on the summit for sunrise.
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