Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud: Hours, Address, Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary Reviews: 4/5
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The mission of The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Monkey Forest Ubud) is conserving the area based on the concept of Tri Hita Karana. Based on the concept of Tri Hita Karana, The Monkey Forest Ubud will be a featured of international tourist destination to create peace and harmony to the visitor.
Suggested duration
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Prita P
Bali, Indonesia216 contributions
Favorite place since toddler
May 2020
Happy to watch this place grows so fast.
All of the facilities and surroundings well maintained.
Totally recommended!
All of the facilities and surroundings well maintained.
Totally recommended!
Written 12 April 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
leliserose
Cambridge, UK33 contributions
Cheeky monkeys
Jan 2021 • Couples
It’s lovely to see all the monkeys but watch out they are cheeky!
They will jump on you and look forward food. Make sure you have nothing on you. You camera and phone needs to be secured to your body.
They will jump on you and look forward food. Make sure you have nothing on you. You camera and phone needs to be secured to your body.
Written 27 January 2021
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Rivandi Phoeng
Jakarta, Indonesia12 contributions
Lots of Monkey
Jan 2021
I had a chance to visit during my stay in Ubud. It was an okay experience for me. Basically you just visit an area with lots of monkeys. They did not really bother you but just be aware of your surroundings. Got a chance to see a funeral procession for Balinese near the area. Very interesting
Written 26 January 2021
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Michael H
Queenstown16 contributions
Hilarious monkeys
Jan 2021 • Couples
We had a great time here and cannot recommend enough. For a reasonable price you can spend as long as you went walking around the incredible jungle and temples. And the monkeys are non stop entertainment 😂
Written 9 January 2021
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_Makiss_M
Gold Coast, Australia84 contributions
Amazing
Dec 2020
I was so lucky to come to the monkey forest when no tourist were allowed in the country so we basically had it to ourselves. The monkeys are very cute and they won't attack you, no need to be scared just follow the instructions. There were also staff available around the sanctuary... was very nice!
Written 8 January 2021
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Kris Foster
Sydney, Australia88 contributions
Monkey Magic
Mar 2020
We decided to take the ten-minute stroll from the resort towards Ubud’s town center. Passing the serene rice paddies, my daughter spied some local kids clambering up and down the terraced pathways and took off to join them with her little brother scampering behind. A few muddy moments later we were being ushered through a short cut to Monkey Forest by our tiny neighborhood tour guides.
Monkey Forest is a nature reserve with sacred Hindu temples and over 600 monkeys. As we entered, a troop of the cheeky little creatures jumped onto my back and grabbed for my sparkly earrings. The kids wheezed with laughter as I spun around, wildly waving my arms until a park attendant came to my rescue.
Monkey Forest is a nature reserve with sacred Hindu temples and over 600 monkeys. As we entered, a troop of the cheeky little creatures jumped onto my back and grabbed for my sparkly earrings. The kids wheezed with laughter as I spun around, wildly waving my arms until a park attendant came to my rescue.
Written 6 January 2021
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Gus Ariy
Tabanan, Indonesia39 contributions
The balance
Dec 2020 • Friends
I was there at the same time with Balinese celebrating the day of animals ritual or simply Tumpek Uye / Kandang in Balinese language. It is the representation of Balinese grateful to the God for being given the animals for their life with many purposes.
They also celebrate that day in monkey forest with a lot of offerings and rituals. Which is symbolizing how they synchronize their life with spirituality, humanity and environment.
They also celebrate that day in monkey forest with a lot of offerings and rituals. Which is symbolizing how they synchronize their life with spirituality, humanity and environment.
Written 3 January 2021
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Jay
15 contributions
Lovely experience
Feb 2020 • Friends
So relaxind and loved this place and all the monkeys. Lovely walkways, great signage, clean. Beautiful big trees
Well maintained temples within the grounds. Memorable
Well maintained temples within the grounds. Memorable
Written 1 January 2021
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Old Pro
Seattle, WA2,230 contributions
More fun than barrel of monkeys
Jan 2020 • Family
This place is truly more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Several individual monkey families living within a large compound. I must see you either with kids or without
Written 24 December 2020
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JayandNicholas
Bali, Indonesia45 contributions
Fantastic
Dec 2020 • Couples
Fantastic experience here. Monkey's everywhere.
Well looked after temples.
The entrance, signs, information boards etc were very informative and beautifully clean grounds enhanced the experience.
Fantastic
Well looked after temples.
The entrance, signs, information boards etc were very informative and beautifully clean grounds enhanced the experience.
Fantastic
Written 13 December 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kamilė G
0 contributions
Hi. We have one big travel backpack and will go through the ubud, is there any safe place there to leave the bag free or for money while taking the walk?
Katy
Wellington, New Zealand31 contributions
There isn’t a safe place to store it once you’re past the ticket people. Lots of people took their backpacks. However I’d suggest talking to the ticket counter and seeing if they can look after it for you.
Christopher D
2 contributions
Wann ist letzter Einlass? Bzw muss man genau um 18 Uhr außen sein oder ist dieser Wald eher offen und öffentlich?
Henri O
Tregueux, France310 contributions
Der Wald ist von 8:30bis 18:00 Uhr geöffnet. Letzte Eintrittskarte 17:30; Grüssen Sie die Affen von uns. Sie sind sooooooooooooo lieb!
TayBay
Atlanta, GA1 contribution
I was trying to find the admission price. I keep seeing great deals on swing packages but it says admission prices not included
SteveyMac
Secret Harbour, Australia193 contributions
I have just come back from Bali and it was 80,000 IDR entrance fee, which is roughly $8 AUD or $6 US.
Kerrie P
Perth, Australia386 contributions
Is it safe to take a 1 year old baby to this sanctuary!?! Do the monkeys come up close to you while walking around!?!
Dani
Grande Prairie, Canada13 contributions
Yes the monkeys can and often will jump on you. They climbed up on my boyfriends head and rode around for a while. There were a few children (under 5) while we were there and most were quite freaked out, a lot were crying. Personally I would STRONGLY discourage bringing the little ones!!
FriendlyGehrigsAdvocatePerson
Brisbane, Australia51 contributions
Hello everyone,
I’m very interested in visiting here in the near future and being such I have a few questions, if you have time.
In a general sense monkeys are wild animals and I would assume this means there can be some unpredictable behavior. Does anyone know if it would be suitable to visit for a person with poorly functioning motor neurons? This can effect my walking and even talking at times and I am worried the monkeys might respond adversely to something and maybe (not knowing that I am disabled obviously as they are wild) and perhaps injure me?
Other than the above concern I am really looking forward to this adventure.
Thank you
BackPacker174399
64 contributions
In my opinion I do not think the monkeys will seek you out. If a monkey seems interested you can turn around and walk away.
Barbara
Colombo, Sri Lanka192 contributions
Salve..... Vorrei un consiglio..... Andiamo a Bali prossimo mese e ci fermiamo a ubud poco tempo solo 3 giorni quindi vorrei fare le cose piu belle più particolari... Quindi.. Che mi dite di questa foresta? Posso lasciarla x ultima se avanza tempo o è imperdibile ? Anzi mi sapreste consigliare l escursioni che secondo voi non posso perdermi????? Grazie a tuttiiiiiiii
CHIARA d
Deliceto, Italy66 contributions
Ad ubud puoi tranquillamente passeggiare di sera e dare un'occhiata al palazzo e in centro un'oretta è più che sufficiente per visitare la foresta delle scimmie più che altro se sei curiosa di vedere questo habitat davvero particolare. Per le escursioni ti conviene contattare un driver privato in modo da selezionare i luoghi che più ti piacciono dove lui può accompagnarti comodamente. Per il motorino non te lo consiglio. Distanze estremamente lunghe strade con troppe curve strette e salite e discese. Tempio madre trascurabile.troppa gente. Cascate evitabili perché non sono nulla di spettacolare. Consiglio Tirta empul,tegellalang risaie,tirta gangga,vulcano batur,tanah lot.
Laura Porteous
Auckland Central, New Zealand18 contributions
Hello, is there a dress code regarding the temples within the sanctuary?
Lou Lub
Beerwah, Australia38 contributions
The actual temples are closed to the public. Therefore you can wear your everyday attire. I do suggest wearing comfortable shoes as there is a beautiful walk within the grounds with steps and boardwalks.
Ayu
Jember, Indonesia0 contributions
How do I get there using public transportation? I'm staying at Monkey Forest Street.
Ferenc M
United Kingdom789 contributions
I would agree..if you already on Monkey Forest Street..enjoy the walk and shopping. Some great coffee places too if you are a fan..
It you cant walk for some reason get a cab but make sure you agree a price first!