Bali Bird Park

“This is the better of the zoo/safari park options as the animals have large open enclosures and appear to be well kept so you are going to visit an animal attraction then this is the one we recommend. Let us know and we can organise for you”

“A short drive from Ubud, get up close and personal with brilliantly coloured butterflies.”

“The Ubud Art Market is a great place to find beautiful silk scarves, lightweight shirts, statues, kites, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats and many other hand-crafted goods. Locally known as Pasar Seni Ubud, the market is opposite the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace and opens daily. Most of the goods found at the Ubud Market are made in the neighbouring villages of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan and Peliatan. The location of the Ubud Art Market, which is centred among the art producing villages and at the centre of Ubud itself, makes it a strategic shopping place for Balinese handicrafts and souvenirs. The Ubud market also served as a setting for the Hollywood movie Eat Pray Love, which shows a scene with actress Julia Roberts opposite a male character strolling through the stalls which are frequently visited by foreign and local visitors in real life. Naturally, bargaining is essential.”

“At Bebek Bengil (AKA the Dirty Duck Diner) word has got around that their signature dish, Bebek Betutu, is arguably the best on the island. The whole menu here is almost entirely dedicated to duck – crispy fried duck, duck in chilli sauce, duck fried rice, and of course, smoked duck. If you’re planning a visit, be sure to order the Bebek Betutu a day before so you’re not disappointed with a sell out. Dine indoors in the main restaurant building, or kick back in one of the traditional bamboo pondoks (raised huts with a long table and cushions) looking out over the rice fields. Bebek Bengil Jl Hanoman, Padangtegal, Ubud, p. +62 361 975 489; Open daily 10am – 10.30pm.”

“Goa Gajah is one of the island’s most impressive archaeological sites. Also known as Bali's 'Elephant Cave', the complex is 300 metres west of the Bedulu village, a region famous for its collection of historical sites, and about 5 km southeast of central Ubud. When you arrive, go down a flight of stairs to discover a relic-filled courtyard and the main 11th-century cave. The entrance to the cave features a carving of a wide-eyed figure, while inside are rock-wall carvings and a meditational site. Goa Gajah also has a Hindu temple and an impressive communal pool with stone sculptures and fountains, excavated back in 1954”