UBUD
UBUD
Ayung River
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Neka Art Museum
Ubud Palace
Campuhan Ridge Walk Museum Puri Lukisan
Saraswati Temple
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UBUD
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Ubud Rice Terrace
1 Champlung Sari 2 Payogan Villa Resort & Spa 3 Ubud Village Resort
from £ 22 per person per night
Bali ’ s cultural heartland
Set amidst a picture-perfect green landscape beside the Ayung River , this seductive town is Bali ’ s cultural centre and spiritual hub . Despite being a tourist hotspot , Ubud manages to maintain its charm , so it ’ s well worth taking some time to explore . The flourishing arts and crafts scene dates back to the 1930s and today entices with a huge selection of galleries , museums , workshops and craft markets . Ubud is also highly regarded as a centre of well-being with spas , yoga , meditation and alternative therapies all available . Should you fancy something more hands on , join a class on batik painting , silversmithing or Balinese cookery . And , with surroundings of vibrant rice fields , ancient temples , verdant forests and dramatic river gorges , there ’ s plenty of scope for hikes , bicycle rides and even whitewater rafting . The sacred Monkey Forest nature reserve and temple complex is a popular visitor attraction . As the name suggests the towering forest is home to hundreds of cheeky long-tailed macaques who , locals believe , protect the area from evil spirits . Temple festivals and ceremonies occur almost daily so you may well chance upon one . If not , traditional Balinese dances are performed nightly at Ubud Palace . Eating out in Ubud is a real pleasure too and there ’ s no shortage of choice , be it fine dining , vegetarian eateries , organic cafes or local delicacies at bustling market stalls .
Getting there : The transfer by road from Bali ’ s beach resorts or airport takes about an hour . Private transfers are included .
Best time to go : While July to October is considered the best time , there is never a bad time to visit as it ’ s generally warm year round . You can expect more rainfall from November to June , although it doesn ’ t rain every day , or all day .
CHAMPLUNG SARI
3Hplus Ubud
This restful retreat is set within a green landscape in the heart of picturesque Ubud , overlooking the sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary . Close by there are a number of shops , woodcarvers and art galleries for which the area is renowned . At the hotel , clusters of comfortably appointed rooms are scattered around the tropical gardens to recreate the ambience of a traditional Balinese village . Purnama Spa offers a menu of body and beauty rituals which are sure to replenish and rejuvenate . Kamani Restaurant entices with international favourites and local specialities with a view of the pool , while Wanara Restaurant is elevated and has sweeping views of the nearby tropical forest .
Features : 111 rooms & villas • 2 restaurants • bar • 2 swimming pools
• spa • free WiFi
Accommodation : In superior rooms with bath and shower ( some have a bath and separate shower ), mini bar and balcony or terrace with garden or swimming pool views .
Room upgrades : Larger deluxe rooms from £ 3 • one bedroom private pool villas from £ 51 , with living room , dining area and private pool .
Meals : Breakfast . Private transfers : 1¼ hours from Bali airport .
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking room discount up to 20 %: On selected dates Aug 23- Mar 25 .
Family offers : One child 0-11 years stays FREE , when sharing with two adults . For children 0-4 years this includes breakfast , while for children 5-11 years it is room only .
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