The street is named after the monkeys. Jl Monkey Forest runs through the middle of Ubud, and the forest sits right on it. Inside, long-tailed macaques move through tall trees, along stone paths and over old temple walls. It is a nature reserve and a sacred site at once, and that mix is the reason to go. You come for the animals. You stay for the shade, the carved stone and the green light under the canopy.
Ubud Monkey Forest: the basics
| Type | Parks & nature |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Daily 08:30–18:00 |
| Price | Rp 130,000 adults, 100,000 children (Apr 2026) |
| Getting there | On Jl Monkey Forest in central Ubud; about 30 minutes by car from Kuta without traffic |
| Address | Jl Monkey Forest |
| Official site | http://www.monkeyforestubud.com/ |
| Map | Open the map |
The gates are open daily from 08:30 to 18:00. Adult entry is Rp 130,000 and children pay Rp 100,000 (April 2026). Because the forest is in town, it slots easily into an Ubud day. Many itineraries pair it with the art museums and Ubud Palace, so you can walk from monkeys to paintings without a long transfer.
Macaques, moss and old stone
The residents are Balinese long-tailed macaques. They live in groups, and you will see them everywhere: on the paths, on walls, high in the branches. Young ones tumble and chase each other. Older ones sit still and watch the crowd. Spend a few minutes in one spot and the social life of the troop starts to show.
The setting matters as much as the animals. Big old trees shade the paths, and moss covers many of the stone statues and steps. Temples stand among the trees and are still places of worship. That is why the forest feels more like a Balinese sacred grove than a zoo. Keep your eyes on the stonework as well as the monkeys.
Walking in from the middle of town
The forest is on Jl Monkey Forest, and that is the only address you need. Travel plans for Ubud often have visitors simply walk there from their stay in town. Once you are inside, you explore on foot along the paths. There is no need to plan a route in advance, because the paths loop through the trees and bring you back to where you started.
If you are coming from the south, Kuta is about 30 minutes away by car. That figure assumes free-flowing roads with no traffic, so allow more on a busy day. Many visitors arrive on a day tour that also stops at Tegenungan Waterfall, Elephant Cave and the wood-carving village of Mas. Others make the forest part of a longer Ubud stay and come on foot.
Choosing your hour at the gate
The forest opens at 08:30 and closes at 18:00 every day of the week. That is a long window, so you can fit it around other plans. An early start means you enter right as the gates open and have the day ahead of you. A later visit lets you spend the morning elsewhere in Ubud and come in the afternoon.
Whichever you choose, give the paths time. The forest rewards slow walking more than a quick loop. Stop at the temples, look up into the trees and let the monkeys come into view. Remember the closing time of 18:00 when you plan the end of your visit.
Museums and the palace close by
Ubud's art museums are the natural next stop. Agung Rai Museum of Art sits near the forest, and the Blanco Renaissance Museum and Puri Lukisan Museum are also close. Several itineraries start a day at the forest and then move on to these galleries. Nature in the morning and painting in the afternoon is an easy, satisfying rhythm.
Ubud Palace is another good partner. Visitors often add it, or the forest itself, as a stop on a second day in Ubud. Both are in the same part of town, so you can link them on foot. If you want a wider day, Goa Gajah and Gunung Kawi also appear alongside the forest in culture-themed plans.
Visiting the park
What are the opening hours of Ubud Monkey Forest?
The forest is open daily from 08:30 to 18:00. The same hours apply every day of the week.
How much does it cost to enter Ubud Monkey Forest?
Adult entry is Rp 130,000 and children pay Rp 100,000, as of April 2026.
Where is Ubud Monkey Forest and how do I get there?
It is on Jl Monkey Forest in central Ubud, and many visitors walk there from town. From Kuta it is about 30 minutes by car with no traffic.
What can I visit near Ubud Monkey Forest?
Agung Rai Museum of Art, Ubud Palace, the Blanco Renaissance Museum and Puri Lukisan Museum are all close by. Many Ubud itineraries pair the forest with these art and culture stops.
Near Ubud Monkey Forest
- Agung Rai Museum of Art (0.41 km)
- Ubud Palace (1.41 km)
- Blanco Renaissance Museum (1.52 km)
- Puri Lukisan Museum (1.54 km)
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