The 5 Dining Experiences in Ubud That Are Worth the Money

1.Uluwatu Sunset, Kecak Dance, and Dinner Jimbaran Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,681 reviews · from $35Our pick

This private, roughly seven-hour outing links Uluwatu Temple, a 50-man Kecak and Fire Dance, and a set seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach. A chauffeur collects you from many Ubud and south Bali hotels. Guides such as Mur, Wayan, Nyoman, and Suta are praised for temple guidance, traffic skills, photos, and monkey warnings.

“Our driver Agnush was wonderful, very informative on our drive about the different areas we were travelling through on our way to Ulawatu. We felt at ease as he navigated through the busy traffic and also knew a couple of clever short cuts. He guided us through the temple and was our protector from the monkeys as we walked around. The Kecack dance was wonderful to watch as the sun was setting in the background amidst the full house of people there to enjoy the same experience. After the show Agnush was waiting for us exactly where he said and would be and easy to find in the sea of…”

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2.Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking (Private Tour and Breakfast at Restaurant)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 598 reviews · from $39

Start before dawn at Pura Jati Batur and climb Mount Batur with a private guide such as Ketut, Gede, Made, or Jero. At the summit, warm up with coffee, tea, and eggs cooked in volcanic steam, then enjoy breakfast overlooking Lake Batur.

“Absolutely worth the early wake up! The hike itself was a good challenge but definitely some level of fitness is required. Would recommend bringing a backpack, jumper and even wear leggings as it was freezing up the top! We were lucky our guide (Wankie) had brought us a blanket otherwise they do sell them for $5NZD at the top of the volcano.”

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3.Spa at Flying Bamboo with Dining Included at Botanist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $137

Spend about two and a half hours at Flying Bamboo Spa in Ubud with pool access, a foot ritual, 60-minute Harmony Renewal aromatherapy massage, 30-minute mini facial, juice and Balinese cake, plus a Botanist set lunch or dinner. Therapists named in feedback include Cita, Tari, Tita, Santi, Dia, and Chitta.

“Lovely place with a calm, clean atmosphere. The therapist was very professional and attentive, and the massage was deeply relaxing. I felt completely refreshed afterward and would definitely come back again! Thank you so much Cita 🫶”

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4.Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise (Private and Breakfast at Restaurant)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $98

Start at 3 a.m. with private driver Gede Arya, then ride a Jeep up Mount Batur instead of hiking. Watch sunrise with a hot drink, explore black sand and lava, enjoy breakfast at Okuta by the lake, and visit a coffee plantation. Jeep capacity is three people.

“The driver Gede Arya was very punctual. Very friendly and very safe driver. Shared with us about Bali Culture throughout our journey to Mt Batur and back to hotel. The Jeep driver John, very skilful and at the same time safe driver. Took a lot of Read more”

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5.Afternoon Cooking Class & Making Bali Offering with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $46

Join Wayan Aris’s family-run afternoon class in Ubud, where you’ll make a Balinese canang offering, prepare spice paste, cook up to nine dishes, and eat the results at the family home. Pickup is included in central Ubud. The afternoon session does not include the market visit.

“We’ve spent a really great afternoon and definitely would recommend it !!! Our chef was super nice, explaining everything with passion. We made 9 dishes but it went quite fast as the basic preparation was done (meat pre cook, cut the vegetables…) so even more pleasant :) super yummy we could even bring food back home. Loved it !”

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