3+3+Bali: Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Ubud)
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
The Vibe:Wild, sacred, and unapologetically cheeky 🐒
A 12.5-hectare nature reserve threaded through the southern edge of Ubud, where Balinese Hinduism, conservation science, and over 1,200 long-tailed macaques share the same canopy.
Dappled light filters through towering nutmeg trees as macaques chatter overhead. Moss-covered stone guardians line the paths, temple incense drifts from a nearby shrine, and the forest hums with hidden life.
- • TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 — ranked number one attraction in Ubud
- • Over 35,000 reviews with consistently high ratings
- • Featured in numerous Bali travel guides as a must-visit
- • Home to active conservation and primate research programmes
Fit For
- 👨👩👧 Families: Engaging for children old enough to follow the safety rules; educational feeding stations and weekend dance shows.
- 💕 Couples: Moss-draped temples and jungle pathways make for romantic photo backdrops.
- 📸 Photographers: Golden-hour light through the canopy, expressive monkey portraits, and ancient stone carvings.
- 👵 Seniors: Paved main paths are manageable, though some sections slope; wheelchair-accessible entrance available.
- 🎓 Culture Enthusiasts: Three 14th-century Hindu temples and regular Balinese dance performances.
Highlights
- Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal — The main temple, dramatic with dragon-staircase carvings and often framed by resident macaques.
- Holy Spring Temple (Pura Beji) — A purification temple with atmospheric stone bathing pools tucked deeper in the forest.
- Banyan Tree Bridge — An enormous banyan root system creates a natural bridge over the ravine, a favourite photo spot.
- Weekend Dance Performances — Colourful Balinese dance shows at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekends.
- Monkey Feeding Stations — Watch macaques descend in groups for sweet potato and corn at scheduled times — Hidden Gem.
- Cemetery Temple (Pura Prajapati) — Quieter and less visited, this northeast temple is used for cremation rites — Hidden Gem.
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