Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest & Art Village Tour

Walk through a forest sanctuary with 600 monkeys, then browse three art villages in one morning.

A half-day tour of Ubud's Sacred Monkey Forest and three surrounding art villages, with private transport and an English-speaking guide. The forest itself holds 749 monkeys and three Hindu temples built into the sanctuary. You'll move through Mas Village, known for wood carving, and Celuk Village, famous for gold and silver work, before finishing at the Ubud Art Market opposite the royal palace. Pickup is included. The pace fits into a single morning, leaving your afternoon free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mas Village1h
2. Celuk Village1h
3. Ubud Art Market1h

Explore Ubud's forest and art villages

• Visit Sacred Monkey Forest
• Explore Mas Village wood carving
• Visit Celuk Village gold and silver crafts
• Shop at Ubud Art Market

The experience

The Sacred Monkey Forest sits at the heart of this tour: a protected sanctuary in Padangtegal where nearly 750 Balinese monkeys live among three old temples. The forest matters to local Hindu practice, not just to tourism, and the guide will explain what you're seeing as you move through it. After the forest, you visit Mas Village, the wood carving center of Bali, where artisans have worked the same craft for generations. The maestro Ida Bagus Tilem was born there and shaped the village's reputation. The village's style blends humanism and naturalism in ways the guide can point out if you ask.

Celuk Village comes next, a mountain community famous for gold and silver handicrafts sold at prices much lower than you'd find in tourist shops. The Ubud Art Market closes out the morning. It sits opposite Puri Saren Royal Palace and stocks silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handwoven bags, baskets, hats, statues and kites, all handmade. The market is open daily and crowded, so timing matters if you want to browse without a crush.

Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver-guide are included, along with entry to the monkey forest. The whole tour runs four hours, which means you're back by early afternoon. Infants can sit on an adult's lap. The itinerary suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport.
• English-speaking driver-guide.
• entry to the Sacred Monkey Forest.
• visits to Mas Village, Celuk Village and the Ubud Art Market.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Four hours is short enough to fit into a morning without eating up your whole day, but long enough to see the forest, walk through three villages and browse the market without rushing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

How many monkeys actually live in the Sacred Monkey Forest?

About 750 Balinese monkeys live in the sanctuary at Padangtegal, sharing the forest with three old temples built into the protected area.

What can I buy at the Ubud Art Market?

The market stocks handmade silk scarves, lightweight shirts, woven bags, baskets, hats, statues, kites and other hand-crafted goods. It sits opposite the royal palace and opens daily.

Is Mas Village just for looking, or can I buy wood carvings there?

Mas Village is the wood carving center of Bali, and artisans work and sell from the village itself. You can see the craft being made and purchase pieces directly from the makers.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Private transport, the English-speaking guide, the air-conditioned vehicle and entry to the Sacred Monkey Forest are all included. Lunch and tips are not.

Does the four-hour tour leave time for anything else that day?

Yes, the tour finishes by early afternoon, so you'll have the rest of the day free for other activities or to rest at your hotel.