Ubud - Heart of Bali

Step beyond Ubud’s cafés and boutiques and discover the spiritual and cultural traditions that have shaped this extraordinary part of Bali for centuries.

Your journey begins at Tirta Empul, one of Bali’s most sacred water temples. Built around natural springs considered holy by Balinese Hindus, the temple is famous for its purification pools, where worshippers take part in the traditional melukat cleansing ritual. Explore the temple complex with your guide and learn about the beliefs, ceremonies and traditions that remain an important part of everyday Balinese life.

Continue deeper into Ubud’s ancient past with a visit to either Gunung Kawi or Goa Gajah, depending on your chosen itinerary. At Gunung Kawi, descend through lush rice terraces to discover monumental shrines carved directly into the rock face of a tropical river valley. Alternatively, explore Goa Gajah, the mysterious Elephant Cave, with its ancient stone entrance, bathing pools, relics and peaceful surrounding gardens.

From temples and ancient history, continue into Ubud’s spectacular countryside for lunch at Alas Harum. Enjoy lunch surrounded by tropical scenery and sweeping views across the rice fields, with time to explore the beautiful grounds and viewpoints.

Complete your journey at the famous Tegalalang Rice Terraces, where sculpted green hillsides reveal generations of Balinese agricultural tradition and the island’s historic subak irrigation system.

From sacred springs and ancient sanctuaries to rice terraces and rural landscapes, Ubud: Heart of Bali is designed to reveal the deeper side of Ubud, connecting its spirituality, history and natural beauty in one private journey.