Bali's Iconic Monkey Forest

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. It is also known as the Ubud Monkey Forest. The Sanctuary is home to over 1260 long-tailed macaques, who are considered sacred by the local Balinese people.

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Guidelines

There are some important things you should know while you are in Monkey Forest Ubud:

Please be aware you are in semi free ranging monkey area. Monkey aren’t aggressive by nature; they will only defend themselves if they fell threatened.

If the monkeys jump on you, please drops any food and walk away slowly. They will soon jump off.

This is interpreted as a sign of aggression.

Because the monkeys will know and try to find it and do not ever try to pull it back.

To keep the forest litter-free and to avoid monkeys taking and playing with it.

Such as: (wallet, money, cameras, mobile phone, sunglasses, important documents, accessories, jewelry, etc.) Management will not take any responsible for the stolen or damaged by the monkeys.

Simply amazing. The monkeys were everywhere and for a very small few you can take pictures with them. The sanctuary is very clean and peaceful. Just make sure you hold on to your possessions and don’t stare the monkeys in the eyes.

Jason antoine
Google Review

An absolutely magical place you have to experience to believe. I loved how friendly the little monkeys were. Recommend to anyone who is in the area. You have to check this place out at least once!

Bryan Suharly
Google Review

This was an amazing experience. I had a great time, and it was wonderful seeing monkeys in so many stages of life and being respected. I would recommend this to almost anyone. Make sure you respect the rules, and donate if possible.

Tayler Rayon
Google Review

Well managed place from gate to gate. Relatively clean restroom and kind staffs. Dragon bridge, Holy Sprint Temple and wooden path are most beautiful among them.

SangWook Han
Google Review

My main review of the Monkey Forest Sanctuary is attached to the forest section itself, but the main sanctuary is very beautiful and worth the walk. The temple is a beautiful centerpiece to the complex.

Quai Vat
Google Review

Very nice place, you enter a temple area with a lot of monkeys around. They are really doing their stuff and won’t bother you if you don’t bother them. The best is to go without bag so they won’t think you have food inside

Bryan Lhommeau
Google Review

Exotic, Miyazaki grade vibes. Amazing blend of mind blowing scenery, beautiful architecture, wild nature and, of course, lots of monkeys. The location is unforgettable and I've returned here once more 4 years later just to refresh my memories

Nullgrim
Google Review