Ubud is a tranquil place surrounded by mountains and rice paddies. If you want to find some zen, you must head here on your Bali vacation.
Mount Batur
This ancient volcano is no longer active, however, hiking up here to watch sunrise is a magical and unforgettable experience. You will wake up at the crack of dawn to hike up the volcanic rock. It is a steep climb but once you get to the top and you are in the clouds, there is no feeling like it.
White Water Rafting
You cannot go to Ubud without white water rafting on the rapids. It makes for such a fun day out, you will feel so cool and refreshed and are in for a wild ride.
Bike riding
Bike riding around the rice paddies is a lovely way to get a feel for Ubud, take a day tour and experience the real Bali. After you will stop for a traditional Balinese lunch.
Yoga Barn
The most famous yoga institution in Bali, this place is a must visit. The raw vegan cafe serves healthy and delicious dishes and raw desserts that are out of this world, and the classes will certainly make you feel zen.
Alchemy
This raw food cafe is one of a kind. A salad bar full of incredibly healthy raw and vegan options, a dessert bar full of sugar-free sweets that will blow your mind, and a smoothie bar that will make you want one of everything. You have to take a trip here before you leave.
Monkey Forest
Walking through monkey forest is quite the experience. Just make sure your valuables are safe, the monkeys are cheeky.