Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Mandala Suci Wenara Wana) is a 12.5-hectare sacred forest, cultural space and conservation site in Padangtegal, central Ubud. It is home to Balinese long-tailed macaques, varied trees and three Hindu temple areas. Walk the forest paths and view temples and sculptures only from areas open to visitors; some temple spaces are reserved for prayer.
Open daily 09:00–18:00 WITA; last entry 17:00. Official admission: adult IDR 130,000; child IDR 100,000. The operator does not publish the child age range; confirm eligibility before visiting. Prices and hours may change.
Macaques are semi-wild: keep your distance, do not touch, pick up, feed or play with them, and avoid direct eye contact. Secure food and small belongings; plastic bags are prohibited. If a monkey approaches, stay calm and walk slowly. Follow staff directions, keep children close, dress respectfully and watch your step.
Address: Jalan Monkey Forest, Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali 80571. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sacred+Monkey+Forest+Sanctuary+Ubud. Official visit details: https://monkeyforestubud.com/visit/. Cover: Jorge Franganillo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized). https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sacred_Monkey_Forest_Sanctuary_(49819121021).jpg https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Open daily 09:00–18:00 WITA; last entry 17:00. Official admission: adult IDR 130,000; child IDR 100,000. The operator does not publish the child age range; confirm eligibility before visiting. Prices and hours may change.
Macaques are semi-wild: keep your distance, do not touch, pick up, feed or play with them, and avoid direct eye contact. Secure food and small belongings; plastic bags are prohibited. If a monkey approaches, stay calm and walk slowly. Follow staff directions, keep children close, dress respectfully and watch your step.
Address: Jalan Monkey Forest, Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali 80571. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sacred+Monkey+Forest+Sanctuary+Ubud. Official visit details: https://monkeyforestubud.com/visit/. Cover: Jorge Franganillo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized). https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sacred_Monkey_Forest_Sanctuary_(49819121021).jpg https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
