The Outdoor Activities around Ubud

Bali is a real natural treasure that possesses lush jungles, active volcanos, iconic rice fields, and mountains inhabited by the richest and most exotic flora and fauna. The island’s natural grounds make it perfect for a variety of exciting outdoor activities for tourists to take a break from their daily routine. Despite the natural beauty of rice fields, Ubud also has other great things to explore and offers some of the best outdoor activities that you can enjoy with your family or your loved ones.

Along with the process of releasing everyday stress, these activities also help to witness firsthand what Ubud’s tropical environment has to offer. Here’s our shortlist of recommended outdoor activities in and around Ubud.

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Cycling

It goes without saying that the most convenient things to do to enjoy natural beauty are through cycling. In Ubud, there are a lot of routes from beginner to advance that you can choose.

You can choose to cycle around ricefields, going to some famous temples, across some villages, or the extreme downhill cycling. Expect to meet and greet some locals around the way. 

You can also try to stop by one of their ‘warungs’ to taste their local snacks and have a warm conversation with them. They will be more than happy to do so. Usually, most of the warungs that offer Balinese food tastes better than the one you have at the restaurant! Besides that, the other Balinese food that you should try is Lawar Bali. 

There is also another option to choose an electric bike where you don’t need to hit the pedal. Usually, the bike’s battery lasts for 4-8 hours, and they already have packages that you can choose from.

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Hiking

Some of the mountains in Bali are beginner-friendly. Mean it doesn’t take more than 6 hours to go to the top. For example, Mount Batur. It takes approximately 45 minutes to drive from Ubud Central.

This place is known for its beautiful sunrise watching. You can go halfway with a car or motorbike, and the rest is on your own feet. Don’t worry about getting lost. You can look for guides that will accompany you.

It’s best to start early in the morning and have a camp at the top of the mountain. Please pay respect to the local beliefs that the Mountains in Bali are considered a sacred place. You don’t need to use special attire when you visit a temple. Hence, it would be best if you remembered to bring your trash bag, keep a polite word and manner.

Visiting Waterfalls

There are many waterfalls around Ubud. Each waterfall in Ubud has its own signature, like a unique stone structure, walking through some cliff or cave, or even the split of the water stream.

Expect to have a long stair walk down the road to see this magnificent natural beauty. It’s totally worth the visit as most of the waterfalls are untouchable and still keeping their natural beauty. Because of the beauty of this vista, some tourists are taking their prewedding photoshoots here.

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ATV Riding

Short for all-terrain vehicles, they are easy to learn and are designed to handle a wider variety of terrain than most off-road vehicles. Popular ATV tracks to conquer include muddy potholes, dry sandy roads, grass, and even small hills. However, riding an ATV in Ubud offers you even more options!

If you’re keen on exploring more about Ubud’s rich culture, you can come across villages and slow down to exchange warm smiles and friendly waves with the locals. Pick the most accessible route for the beginner if you just started riding this thing. As you might encounter some obstacles while riding.

Natural Swing

You might already see this a lot on Instagram. There are many spots around Ubud to do this. You can also ask their staff to take the best picture of you.

Just be sure to check the review before you go. As there might be some safety issues or services. You might also want to make sure that the photo will look great. Since the places are very close to each other, there is a possibility that you might have a picture that you don’t want.

Enjoy a Picnic!

We understand the need to have quality time with your loved one or with your family. So, instead of facing a traffic jam, why don’t you have a picnic in the garden?

If you are traveling with your kids, they surely will love it. They can safely play around while you can talk and walk down memory lane, talking about some nostalgic moments with your spouse. You can cook the food yourself, or you can ask the help from the villa butlers. You can hold a family picnic if you travel with your family and keep note that you are not allowed to light a bonfire in the grass.

If you are a honeymooner, having a private picnic can help to add some intimate and romantic moments. It inevitably increases bonding between the two of you.

Rest assured, most of our villas have a beautiful private garden with a lush green hills background that is perfect and can be used to have a picnic!

Ready to have some outdoor activities in Ubud?

Wherever you go around Bali, there will always be a spot to do some outdoor activities. Since Ubud is located in the hills and mountains, it isn’t very easy to find any water-related activities.

Ubud Villas Rental by Red Lotus Property Bali is a villa management company that will help you find a perfect place to stay in Ubud. Our villa collection range from luxury private for honeymoon and family villa in Ubud and Saba. We are proud of our hand-picked list and also have an international standard and good quality in maintaining our villas. Most of our villas have unique scenery, tranquil places, and authentic Balinese decoration.

Let us know what you need by contacting us, and our team of experienced villa specialists will be more than happy to be of assistance.