A luxury jungle experience can be found just outside of Ubud proper at the Alila Ubud. Sitting on the outskirts of Balinese hill village Payangan, Alila boasts sweeping views of the luscious valleys of the district. While guests are offered a shuttle service straight to town, you don’t really have to leave thanks to the bevy of amenities offered within. Desa, Melinggih Kelod, Payangan; alilahotels.com/ubud.

If you choose to stay at the Alila there’s no real point in missing out on the hotel’s rather special breakfast offering at its Plantation Restaurant. A series of entree-style dishes are offered to guests, with many ingredients procured from the kitchen garden out back. While western styles abound, you’ll be able to indulge in Indonesian favourites like wellness tonic jamu jamu. Plantation Restaurant, Desa, Melinggih Kelod, Payangan; alilahotels.com/ubud.

Ubud’s key tourist site would have to be the Sacred Monkey Forest in the centre of town – it’s a must-visit for any Instagrammer courtesy of its rather cheeky residents. As its name suggests, the forest is home to a strong population of monkeys that numbers about 700 strong, as well as just under 200 different types of trees for green thumbs to admire. But there’s also a cultural element to the precinct, courtesy of the Hindu temple which sits in its midst and the several temple festivals taking place within the grounds each year. Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud; monkeyforestubud.com.

Will Meyricks has long be known for his passion for Indonesian street food. The Scottish chef has a number of restaurants strewn throughout the island, with Hujan Locale his Ubud outpost. Come here for a more formal take on traditional Indonesian cuisine, and a lengthy cocktail list inspired by local ingredients and flavours. Hujan Locale; Jalan Sri Wedari No.5, Ubud; hujanlocale.com.

As a bit of a hippie haven, Ubud hosts an impressive collection of yoga studios and vegan eateries alike. Of the latter category, the most famed in town may well be Alchemy, sitting high on a hill on the outskirts. Famed for its build-your-own salad bar, and acai bowl offerings, the menu at Alchemy also offers a bevy of different tonics, fresh juices, vegan burgers, sandwiches and more. Oh and there’s an accompanying store to get yourself some vegan goodies to takeaway. Jalan Penestanan No.75, Sayan, Ubud; facebook.com/AlchemyBali/.

Ubud’s activities aren’t just limited to yoga, but the adrenalin-junkies will find solace in the number of white water rafting opportunities about. Ubud nestles the Ayung River, the largest in Bali, which stretches 75km long from the northern mountains to the Badung Strait in Sanur. If you do choose to explore the body of water by boat, don’t be too nervous for the Ayung River is graded level II of six grades of white water rafting. This means there are some rocky patches but it poses no considerable danger to those who partake.

While Ubud is surrounded by rice terraces, none are quite so famed as those at Tegalalang. A steep valley of layered rice fields, Tegalalang is a must-visit for tourists in the region – just be warned that you will be expected to pay a fee upon entry and that navigating the terrain can be hard work so sneakers are encouraged. Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar.

Considered to be one of Ubud, if not Bali’s best restaurants in Locavore. A passion for local produce inspired the eatery, which fuses modern European cooking techniques with ingredients procured from nearby. Chefs Eelke Plasmeijer and Ray Adriansyah are the duo behind the acclaimed restaurant, which offers dishes like Cut the Crab; mud crab, bonito garum emulsion, pickled young mango, jellied crab consomme, and katsuobushi. No. 10 Jalan Dewisita, Ubud; locavore.co.id.

Sitting on the main strip of town is the Lotus Temple. While its official name is Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, the Hindu temple is perhaps more recognised for its impressive lotus pond which sits right out front. Dedicated to the goddess Sarasvati, the structure is worth a visit for a look at traditional temple architecture. Visitors should be aware that temple-appropriate wear is expected. Jalan Kajeng, Ubud.