Private Shore Excursion: Ubud Art Villages and Sacred Monkey Forest

Overview

This 6-hour private shore excursion from your cruise ships arrival into the Port of Benoa will have you journeying to art villages of Batuan, Mas and Batubulan. It will take approximately 1-hour to drive from the Port of Benoa. You will then take a 30-minute drive from the art villages to the centre of Ubud to visit the sacred monkey forest, Ubud Palace and art market.

Itinerary

1. With just one day in port in Bali, most visitors head straight to the beach, but this private 6-hour shore excursion offers the perfect introduction to Balinese culture. Visit the handicrafts villages of Celuk, Mas, and Batuan; marvel at local wildlife in the Sacred Monkey Forest; visit Ubud Palace; then shop for souvenirs at the Ubud Art Market. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

   · 7 h

2. Celuk Village

   First you will visit Celuk Village where you will see the Jewelry makers at work. There is so much lovely jewelry that it becomes overwhelming.

   · 45 min

3. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

   If you love monkeys, then this is the place to go as they wander freely in this sacred forest that you meander through.

   · 45 min· Admission not included

4. Mas Carving Center

   You will then visit the village of Mas which is best known for its wood carvings. There are several shops along the main village street where one can see different kinds of exquisite wooden carvings been sold. The wood is either sandalwood, ebony or the local crocodile wood.

   · 45 min

5. Ubud Palace

   From here we continue to visit Ubud Palace which is still used as a palace of residence. Parts of the palace are now open to the public and can be seen. The palace is well decorated with ornate doors, statues and carvings and has been well preserved. The palace also holds traditional dance performances.

   · 15 min

6. Ubud Art Market

   Lastly you will visit the Ubud Art Market. Here you can browse and buy paintings, wood carvings, sarongs, shirts, shorts, silk scarves, lightweight shirts, handmade woven bags, baskets or hats, statues, kites and many other hand-crafted goods. Be sure to look around first to determine the going prices of these crafts before you buy something, then try your bargaining skills.

   · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

Port of Benoa or from your hotel in Bali

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Product code: 29296P11

Activity offered by Abadi Bali Transport & Tour via Viator.