Central Bali

There are many cultural dance performances in Ubud on an almost nightly basis and this town is also a haven for all kinds of spa treatments and other wellness centres.

Outdoors types might like to take a relatively gentle hike through the rice fields and valleys at Jati Luwih near Bedugul and for the more energetic and experienced, a climb of mighty Mount Batukaru is an option.

This region has no coastline so opportunites for water sports are limited but there is excellent white-water rafting available in the Sayan valley close to Ubud.