A moss-covered jungle temple in the heart of Ubud, home to hundreds of macaques.
The sanctuary is home to more than 700 long-tailed macaques, living in troops across the forest. They roam freely and are used to visitors, so you'll see them grooming, playing, and carrying their babies along the paths and walls. Your guide will show you how to keep your belongings safe and interact respectfully - the monkeys are curious, so it's best not to bring loose food or dangling items.
The forest is a spiritual site as much as a monkey attraction, holding three holy temples used by the local community. Moss-covered stone guardians, dragon staircases, and weathered carvings sit among the trees, wrapped in green. It's one of Bali's most atmospheric sanctuaries, a genuine place of worship rather than a zoo.
Towering banyan trees, hanging roots, and a mossy ravine make the forest feel far wilder than its location - just steps from Ubud's busy town centre. Shaded stone paths wind past a stream and over little bridges, cool even in the heat of the day. Walking beneath the canopy is a peaceful way to end a day of exploring.