Pura Tirta Empul is what the Ganges is to India! Situated just north of Tampaksiring, Pura Tirta Empul is a shrine for purification built in the natural springs. It is one of the most sacred sights in all of Bali due to the religious belief that the waters have supernatural…

Dreamtime is the time when we have the wings to fly. Our imagination carries us upwards, far beyond the cityscape, the forest and the mountains, and further still, we fly to the galaxies and beyond. The Bali Bird Park, just a short distance outside Ubud in Singapadu, Batubulan - Gianyar…

While backpacking has changed from the good old days of finding home-cooked curries, lentil soups and delicious daal, and comfortable accommodation for only a few dollars a day, there are still a few special places that remain a low-budget haven for backpackers, hippies, bohemians, artists and new age healers. Ubud…

Ubud, known as the real Bali, has spectacular rice terraces located in and around central Ubud. The most famous rice terraces are located in Tegallalang, just 20 minutes from Ubud. It has taken over 1000 years of improvement to create the terraces, which are known as "sacred architecture". It is…

Visitors can choose from a variety of local transport services. You can even walk through Ubud or cycle around the main streets. For larger groups, tourist shuttle services can be arranged at local hotels and central points of departure. The easiest way to get around is by foot, as everything…

Envision rising up in the early morning before the dawn breaks, and setting out to climb to the summit of a sacred mountain. Along your journey lit by the moon and the stars, the dark shadows shapeshift into the unknown and all is still. As you near the summit, the…

The Elephant Safari is loved by all visitors, many who claim this adventure is the "highlight of Bali" and the "most incredible experience of Bali!" Travellers, tourists and families will find their hearts opening as they walk through the theme park and experience up close and personal interactions with the wildlife…

Two of the most unique attractions and best ancient sites of the ancient world is the water temple known as the Pura Tirtra Gunung Kawi Water Temple, near the village Sebatu, and the Gunung Kawi royal tombs (pictured above) located about 20km north of Ubud in a village called Tampaksiring. Located on…

Known as "The Elephant Cave", Pura Goa Gajah is a fascinating cave intricately carved with flowers, animals, ocean waves, and sacred symbolism. It was constructed from the 9th-11th centruy, but only recently excavated in the 1950's. Originally serving as a sanctuary for healing, ceremony and cleansing, the cave is believed…

Adventure travellers and outdoor enthusiasts can take the opportunity to go mountain biking through Ubud's countryside and around central Ubud. While mountain biking involves skill, balance and a degree of technique, the off-roads in the countryside do not present great difficulty. Even beginner cyclists can manage the terrain and go…

Ubud's emerald green rice-fields and jungle terrain give tourists a chance to experience the real Bali and to reconnect with Bumi, the Balinese Earth Goddess. The beautiful landscapes of Ubud are filled with flowing waters, luscious plant-life, wild animals and are complete with blue skies and sun above. It is…