We rode the winding roads by moped to reach the Monkey Forest in Ubud. The forest is laid out according to Hindu principles and is home to a huge number of monkeys, most of them very playful. They’re long-tailed macaques, and the sanctuary now counts more than a thousand.
There are three temples inside it, and the biggest is Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal. Even with the monkeys everywhere, it’s a peaceful place.
Good to know
- Opening hours: 9am to 6pm, last entry 5pm. Adults pay around IDR 100,000 on weekdays and IDR 120,000 at weekends. Monkey Forest Ubud
- The monkeys: hold on to your belongings, don’t carry loose bags, and don’t look the monkeys in the eye.
- Temples: there are three temples in the forest. The biggest is Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal.
We checked these details in October 2026. Times, prices and rules do change, so it’s worth a quick look at the official sites before you go.