Ubud with kids….
When looking for things to do in Ubud with kids, you will find some adventurous and educational activities. We have had so much fun in this part of Bali, Ubud with kids should be on everyone’s list! What to do in Ubud with family really depends on your interests, from animal encounters, to art class, from giant swings to Ubud kids club, there is plenty to do and see.
Bali Family Hang Out
This fun spot offers great food, a wooden playground, camps, classes, and a kids club for ages 2–7. Families can enjoy Sunday events, movie nights, and special activities. There’s also a café and pool for parents to relax.
Jungle Fish Pool & Restaurant
Swim and dine in style surrounded by jungle views! This poolside restaurant feels like a luxury beach club—without the beach. Enjoy great food, drinks, and music with family-friendly vibes, just a 10-minute drive north of central Ubud.
The Monkey Forest
No Ubud guide is complete without the Monkey Forest! Explore ancient trees, stone carvings, and a sacred temple setting home to playful monkeys. It’s a popular spot for families—just keep belongings secure and avoid feeding or getting too close to the monkeys.
White Water Rafting
White-water rafting on the Agung River near Ubud is a thrilling family adventure. We work with Mason Adventures, who provide lunch, insurance, transfers, and safety gear. Suitable for children aged 5 and above—just be ready for the many steps down and up to the river!
Campuhan Ridge Walk
The Campuhan Ridge Walk offers a scenic escape from Ubud’s busy streets, winding through lush rice fields and gentle hills. Starting near Warwick Ibah Villas & Spa, the walk takes about 40–50 minutes round trip and finishes close to Jungle Fish Pool & Restaurant — a perfect pairing for a relaxing day out.
Surya Bintang Adventures
ATV Jungle Adventures, Rafting, Kayaking, Cycling, Trekking & More!
All adventures depart from the Surya Bintang Headquarters and Restaurant, located on the outskirts of Ubud. Visit their website to explore all activity options — and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Bicycle Tours
Titi Batu Pool Club
Titi Batu Ubud Gym & Club is a vibrant community hub combining fitness, family fun, and relaxation. Enjoy the skate park, pool, basketball courts, playground, spa, and restaurant. Families can spend the day here with great food, relaxed vibes, and fun events for all ages. Open to day pass guests with entry fee and food & beverage credit. Hours: 7 am – 10 pm Daily
Teba Sari Coffee Plantation
This charming coffee and cacao plantation, just 15 minutes from central Ubud, offers a mini tour of cacao, coconut, tea, bananas, and spices. Kids can try roasting coffee beans, and everyone can enjoy complimentary tastings and a scenic view over rice fields — a sweet nature outing.
Sari Api Ceramics Studio
This delightful art studio north of Ubud offers a creative space for adults and children. Enjoy ceramics workshops for small groups, Saturday kids’ classes, and take home your clay creations or have them shipped. A fun, relaxed spot to get messy and inspired.
Taro Elephant Park
Bali’s only dedicated Elephant Park lets you see, touch, bathe, wash, ride, and feed elephants amidst lush tropical gardens. Operated by the Mason group, the park offers various experiences and packages. It’s a 40-minute scenic drive from Ubud, near traditional villages and a chocolate factory
bali ZOO ubud
At Bali Zoo, explore over 600 rare and exotic animals in a lush tropical setting. Feed and pet tame animals, watch lions and tigers guided by experts, and enjoy thrilling bird shows. A fun, educational, and unforgettable experience for families and kids. Open daily from 9am – 5pm.
Waterfall Visit
Tegenungan Waterfall, about 20 minutes southeast of Ubud, offers a fun jungle hike and a refreshing swim in its lagoon-like pool. Kids and families can enjoy the adventure, or bathe in the nearby holy spring water. The earlier you get there, the more secluded the falls and of course be careful after heavy rains.
Cultural Performance
The Ubud Royal Palace, located on Jalan Raya Ubud, is a cultural highlight offering nightly Balinese music and dance performances. Kids enjoy the fire dances and colorful masks, making it a memorable experience for all ages. Tickets are around $10 and easy to arrange The dances are held everynight at 7:30pm and to secure a seat you might like to get there earlier.
Cooking Tours
Ubud offers fantastic family-friendly cooking classes in traditional Balinese settings, often including a market visit for local ingredients. Popular options include Casa Luna, Ketut Bali Cooking Class, and Tresna, where kids and adults alike can learn to make Balinese dishes and enjoy hands-on culinary fun.
Take your pick of these three great options.
TIRTA EMPUL Water Temple
This sacred water temple welcomes families to experience Balinese rituals while exploring its mountain compound. Follow the fountain sequence, wear sarongs and sashes, and enjoy the refreshing pools. Even if you don’t bathe, it’s a beautiful place to learn, observe, and explore local traditions.Photo credit to Travel Mad Mum who shares a great blog on travel in Bali with kids too
Learn and interact at Pondok Pekak Library
For a calm Ubud stop with kids, visit Pondok Pekak Library & Learning Centre. Enjoy children’s books in English and Bahasa Indonesia, and participate in classes like Balinese dance, music, carving, and painting. Parents can join or drop off older kids. Open daily, Jalan Monkey Forest.
Souvenirs & Swings at Tegalalang Rice Fields
Tegalalang, about 10 km north of Ubud, is famous for its stunning terraced rice fields and scenic rural views. Families can enjoy photo opportunities on swings, explore small handicraft shops, and soak in the changing beauty of the lush green valleys — a memorable outing! The rice fields go through changes with the harvest so it may not always look as green as on Instagram but it is a nice rural journey all the same.
