Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Top 1% of attractions in Bali
8/10

What the experts agree on

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a lush, temple-filled sanctuary where hundreds of photogenic long-tailed macaques roam freely in their natural habitat, making it irresistible for photography and exploration despite the monkeys' mischievous,

6 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"A haven for shutterbugs and children, Ubud's Monkey Forest is home to dozens of Balinese macaques." Full review
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Obey the many "Do Not Feed" signs
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"What's this place all about? This tourist magnet might look like an open-air zoo attraction, but it’s actually a holy site with a 1000-plus band of long-tailed Balinese macaques in their natural habitat" Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The towering tree clusters here are home to a troop of bad-tempered but photogenic primates that swing from branches...there’s a small temple in the forest, and the track also leads to Nyuhkuning. " Full review
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Signs warn you not to feed the monkeys, even though locals stand under those very signs selling you bananas and nuts for precisely that purpose.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, a lush sanctuary inhabited by playful monkeys"
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"There's tons of quality travel experiences on offer here that pair well with a stint in a yoga retreat, from watching traditional craftsmen at work to spotting cheeky macaques in Ubud's Sacred Monkey Forest"



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