Rice Terraces & Nature

Step Into Ubud’s Green Landscapes

Drive beyond central Ubud and the scenery quickly changes into rice fields, valleys, village roads, and tropical countryside.

The rice terraces around Ubud are not only beautiful landscapes. They are also connected to Bali’s traditional agricultural system and the relationship between farming, community, and water.

This experience is ideal for slowing down, walking through greener surroundings, and seeing another side of Ubud away from the busier town centre.

Places to Explore

Tegallalang / Ceking Rice Terrace

One of the most recognizable rice landscapes around Ubud, Ceking in Tegallalang is known for terraces shaped along the valley. Visitors can walk around the rice fields, enjoy the scenery, and see an example of Bali’s traditional subak irrigation landscape.

Subak Pulagan, Tampaksiring

For guests interested in seeing a quieter agricultural landscape, Subak Pulagan offers rice fields where farming traditions and the subak system remain closely connected to daily village life.

Ubud Countryside

Smaller roads around Ubud and Tampaksiring pass through rice fields, family compounds, small temples, farms, and tropical vegetation. The experience here is less about one famous landmark and more about enjoying the changing landscape along the way.

What You Can Experience

• Rice terraces
• Traditional agricultural landscapes
• Village roads and countryside
• Tropical greenery
• Scenic walks
• A slower side of Ubud

Best For: Ideal for couples, photographers, nature lovers, and guests who want to spend some time away from the busier streets of central Ubud.