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Sunset

Golden Hour in Ubud

Grab a drink, watch the sun dip below the horizon, then unwind.

Best time: 18:15About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:15

    Muse Cafe & Art

    Grab a coffee or tea at Muse Cafe & Art. It opens at 08:00, so it will be open and ready for you before the golden hour begins.

  2. 17:45

    Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

    Walk to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Spend an hour wandering the trails among the macaques. The forest is open, and you will have plenty of time before the light changes.

  3. 18:45

    Bali Budaya Eco Tours

    Head to Bali Budaya Eco Tours. While the anchor itself is a tour operator, use this time to settle in or enjoy the view. The sunset is at 18:45, and the golden light starts at 18:15. This is the moment to pause and watch the sun set toward the WSW.

  4. 19:30

    Uma Resto

    End your evening at Uma Resto. It is open until 22:00, so you can enjoy a meal or a cocktail in the calm after the sunset rush.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW. Check the route if you need to get between these spots, as walking times can vary based on traffic and path conditions.

Check before you go

  • Muse Cafe & Art opens at 08:00.
  • Uma Resto is open until 22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ubud (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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