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Sacred Monkey Forest

Village Of Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali
Description: Tours through the Monkey Forest in Ubud continue to be one of the most popular tourist ideas in Bali. The nature reserve contains Malaysian jungle and the Pura Dalem Bentuyung temple, but the stars of the show are the cr...Read More
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Sacred Monkey Forest Reviews

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An Absolute Must!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by azontheroad from Surprise, Arizona
  • July 14, 2025
Quote: Took lots of pictures, fed the monkeys, laughed until our sides hurt. Would love to go back

Monkeys Monkeys Everywhere

  • 4 out of 5 stars by mandylboes from Seattle, Washington
  • January 23, 2025
Quote: We had a fun time walking through the Monkey Forest in Ubud. You had to be careful to keep your belongings secure as I saw a few people get their belongings swiped by a monkey. There were bananas for you to buy and feed the monkeys if you wished or... Read the full Sacred Monkey Forest review

From journal Girlfriends trip to Bali

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Monkey Forest, Nyuh Kuning, and Penestanan

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dcdc75 from Vancouver, Washington
  • January 19, 2025
Quote: Walks around Ubud and its surrounding villages are extremely rewarding, as they offer many opportunities to marvel at budding artists at work in open verandahs and observe age-old tasks of rice cultivation alongside sophisticated hotels. One such... Read the full Sacred Monkey Forest review

From journal Breathtaking Bali; Uniquely Ubud

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The Monkey Forest

  • 5 out of 5 stars by rickhowe from Darlington, Maryland
  • April 7, 2025
Quote: From our hotel (The Tangjung Sari), our guide drove us to the Monkey Forest Sanctuary, about 2 miles south of Ubud.The monkeys are very aware of tourists and will pick your pockets in a heartbeat. They'll also grab any jewelry or watches you wear,... Read the full Sacred Monkey Forest review

From journal Rick's Guide to Magical Days in Bali

Monkey Forest Near Ubud

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Koentje3000 from Hamme, Belgium
  • February 16, 2025
Quote: This is not the only place in Bali where monkeys are treated as sacred beings, but definitely the most visited one. Due to its vicinity to Ubud, at only 2km, it is easily reachable on foot. In this forest park, the monkeys wander around freely and... Read the full Sacred Monkey Forest review

From journal 10 Days in a Tropical Paradise

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Monkeys! Monkey Forest and Ulu Watu

  • 4 out of 5 stars by travelswithkids from chicago, Illinois
  • February 14, 2025
Quote: There are several temples with resident monkeys on Bali, and visiting them was a fun part of our trip. One of the most commonly visited is the sacred monkey forest in Ubud. It's a short ways from the center of Ubud. There, you can buy pieces of... Read the full Sacred Monkey Forest review

From journal Bali—A Wonderful Family Destination

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Ubud and the Monkey Forest

  • 4 out of 5 stars by auskiwi from Tacoma, New South Wales, Australia
  • November 3, 2025
Quote: By the time we made it back to Ubud from Kintamani, it was possible to gain entry to the centre of the village and to the monkey forest. First stop was an art market located in Ubud, which had a large shed that provided a fabric workshop where... Read the full Sacred Monkey Forest review

From journal Bali: Even Better the Second Time Around

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Kedaton Monkey Forest

  • 4 out of 5 stars by auskiwi from Tacoma, New South Wales, Australia
  • October 5, 2025
Quote: Burhan, our Bemo driver, picked us up from our hotel at 9.00am for our ½ day trip to Tanah Lot Temple with a stop off at Canggu on the way back. After negotiating the traffic for approximately ¼ hour we came to the outskirts of the Kuta and started... Read the full Sacred Monkey Forest review

From journal Bali: Even Better the Second Time Around

Monkey Sanctuary

  • 2 out of 5 stars by tammyhayano from Saratoga, California
  • July 18, 2025
Quote: I actually developed a phobia of monkeys after being attacked by one in China last summer, but I decided to try to get over my fear. It didn't work. I hate monkeys.

From journal Bali

Sangeh Monkey Forest

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Raqs from Sacramento, California
  • February 11, 2025
Quote: It is a sacred monkey forest sanctuary that lies to the south of Ubud's center. The little forest is inhabited by about 125 Balinese macaques, also known as long-tailed macaques.

From journal Bali Thanks