Ultimate Ubud Guide: Sacred Temples, Rice Terraces & Hidden Waterfalls

By Hit Bali Culture Team • Ubud & Highlands • Update: October 15, 2026 • 6 min read

Discover the best things to do in Ubud: Campuhan Ridge walk, Tegallalang rice paddies, traditional coffee plantations, and secluded jungle ravines.

Ultimate Ubud Guide: Sacred Temples, Rice Terraces & Hidden Waterfalls Ubud & Highlands

Ubud remains the spiritual, artistic, and cultural heart of Bali. Tucked between lush tropical ravines, holy river valleys, and centuries-old stepped rice terraces, it offers a refreshing, tranquil contrast to the bustling coastal resorts.

Tegallalang Rice Terraces Ubud
Morning mist and golden light illuminating the stepped emerald terraces of Tegallalang.

Top Highlights in Ubud

Tegallalang Rice Terraces: Walk along the emerald green slopes early in the morning before tourist buses arrive. The intricate subak irrigation system has been preserved here for over a thousand years.

Campuhan Ridge Walk: A peaceful 2km scenic trail tracing a sweeping mountain ridge between two jungle river valleys. Early morning or late afternoon is ideal to avoid mid-day sun.

Scenic Balinese Temple Waterfalls
Ancient holy water springs and lush rainforest cascades throughout Gianyar and Ubud.

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