The Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport or Denpasar International Airport is located in southern Bali. The airport is 8 miles south of Denpasar in Tuban between Kuta and Jimbaran, it is the second busiest airport in the country. Ubud is located 18 miles away from the airport.

If you have not booked a private transfer through us then you have a few options including taxis, motorbike taxis, buses and rental cars to get you to the city center.

There are taxis available at the airport and taxi counters can be located on the arrivals floor right outside of customs and outside of the terminal. Taxis are metered, passengers should agree on a fare before taking the taxi.

Ojek and GoJek are also taxi services available at the airport. Ojek is motorbike taxis found outside the arrivals terminal.

GoJek is the equivalent to Uber. Download the app, enter your pick up and drop off destinations and pay the price shown through the app.

There are buses available at the airport to take passengers into the city, the public bus company is called Sarbagita. Buses operate every 15 minutes and can be found outside the arrivals terminal on the ground floor by the taxis. Bus tickets cost about Rp 7,500 and buses operate from 5 am until 9 pm.

Ojek`s or motorbike taxis are found everywhere in Ubud, although they are only able to transport single passengers they offer a cheap and quick way to get around. Motorbikes are also readily available to rent in Ubud costing between Rp 40,000 - 80,000 for a day with rental agencies found on the main streets.

Bemos are plying the main streets and around the bustling Ubud market, they can be found in abundance during the morning hours, but stop running in the afternoons.

There are plenty of taxis found in Ubud which can be found outside the airport, on the main streets and they can be ordered by phone. Most of these taxis are in town dropping passengers and are from out of town as Ubud does not have metered taxis they have local drivers who drive `local cars`. Drivers can also be hired for the day costing IDR500,0000 and upward for a half-day tour.

It is possible to rent bicycles in Ubud, which provides cyclists with a great way to explore the spectacular surrounding scenery. Bicycles can be rented in town for around Rp20,000-30,000 for the day. There are lots of hills in Ubud so cycling can be hard work and hot, be prepared with lots of water and sunscreen.

Yes walking around is a great way to explore Ubud and its ancient temples and palaces. Walking around the main streets of town can sometimes be hazardous with uneven sidewalks, busy traffic and vendors trying to sell walkers rides, along with motorbikes zipping along the curb.

The spectacular surrounding countryside of Ubud is simply breathtaking, filled with verdant rice terraces, lush forests and grassy hillsides, all perfect for exploring on foot. Some great walks to consider when visiting Ubud are the Campuhan Ridge walk, an easy walk over some hills with views over the surrounding rice fields and valleys. A short hike to the Tegenungan Waterfall, one of the great waterfalls in the area, which is reached via a short walk through stunning verdant landscapes. Bali Bird Walk offers several walking tours and bird watching excursions through the beautiful countryside of Ubud. The walks take you through some of the most beautiful nature trails and mangrove forests filled with plenty of flora and fauna. Finally, the spectacular rice terraces and local villages are best explored on foot.

Ubud is generally a safe destination, but travelers should use common sense and caution. Keep your belongings secure when out and about as female travelers have been the targets of theft in the past with thieves riding past on motorcycles and stealing purses. Be careful of petty crimes like pickpockets, who tend to target tourists. Be mindful when walking around and crossing all roads as traffic is probably your greatest danger in some areas. Watch out for the monkeys in the Ubud Monkey Forest as they are known for stealing visitor`s belongings including sunglasses, cameras, and bags. Do not feed the monkeys.

There is a vast array of shopping options to check out when visiting Ubud including the popular Ubud Market featuring a two-story assortment of stalls selling handmade goods such as wood carvings, sarongs, woven baskets, and lots of souvenirs. There is a good selection of art and jewelry stores in Ubud along with high-quality boutiques, workshops, and galleries worth visiting. Be sure to practice your negotiating skills as many items are marked up more than 3 times the original price, haggling is part of the shopping experience.

There is a wide selection of yoga studios found in Ubud, which is considered to be a `Yogi Heaven`. Explore the endless opportunities found in Ubud to practice your poses and reach another level of zen. There are many cheap sessions offered in some simply awe-inspiring settings such as The Yoga Barn, which is the largest and most popular establishment. Taksu Yoga offers intimate classes in a stunning setting and Radiantly Alive is situated right in Ubud town.

Treating yourself to a fabulous Balinese massage and other rejuvenating spa experiences is a must when visiting Ubud. Ubud village is the ideal place to try the famed Balinese massage technique and relax in some of the top spa destinations in Asia Visitors can enjoy so many different massage techniques including reflexology, acupressure, stretching and aromatherapy. The locations of some of the spa`s in the area are simply breathtaking and clients may not want to leave! You can soak up the scenery at a mystical riverside spa, smell the sweet sea air at a spa by the sea, be pampered while surrounded by elephants at the elephant park spa or soothe your soul by the river with views of the waterfalls.

Ubud is filled with ancient temples and visitors must be dressed appropriately to enter. Most temples offer rentals of sarongs or sashes to cover up. Both men and women should have their legs covered below the knee. Tops exposing bare shoulders are considered inappropriate and feet are considered to be dirty, therefore you should never point your feet toward shrines or holy objects. It is also offensive to have your head higher than the head of a priest, so be careful that you do not sit or stand in a position above a manku (priest). A woman who is menstruating or has given birth within 6 weeks may not enter the temples.

Ubud sits almost 2,000 feet above sea level, which brings cooler temperatures to the area compared to other locations along the coastline. The daytime can still be very hot in Ubud along with high humidity making exploring temples in the hilly area pretty exhausting! It is best to explore these sights early in the morning. Visiting Ubud during the wet season in January and February should be avoided as when it rains, it pours in the city.

The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) abbreviated to Rp is the official currency in Ubud. The airport, local banks, and indoor ATMs at banks are the best places to exchange or withdraw your money. ATMs are risky in some places as they can be notorious for card skimming, places to avoid that have reported these scams are the Mandiri ATMs in Ubud, Canggu and Bintang and the ATM on Jalan Hanoman which is near the Coco supermarket located in Ubud.

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The town of Ubud is not exactly a party town but there are a few unique experiences to try when visiting. There are shadow puppet and dance shows held every evening, Ubud is a center for arts and holds over 65 different gamelan dance and puppet performances every week. There are nightly performances at the Ubud Palace and Pura Taman Saraswati (Ubud Water Palace) which features an open-air state with water surrounding the palace. There are a few nightlife venues found at the north end of Jalan Monkey Forest with bars and lounges playing live music with hookah pipes and pool tables.

The official languages spoken in Ubud are Indonesian or Balinese. English is a widely spoken language but, may be the second language. Most Balinese people are bilingual or trilingual. We recommend you get a good English-Indonesian guidebook and familiarize yourself with common phrases such as hello, goodbye, thank you, excuse me and the numbers 1 -10.

In the case of an emergency dial 110 for police, 118 for an ambulance, 112 for the main emergency line and 113 for the fire department.

Hospitals:

BIMC Ubud tel. 62-361-209-1030