Bali, monkey‑proof.
This baby monkey stole my watermelon juice at Mount Batur – and 16 million people watched. This Bali guide has everything you need: how to meet the monkeys without losing your drink, where to stay and the tours that are actually worth it.
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Our hand-picked links from this Bali guide – one tap and you are there.
- 🐵Watch the monkey video16M views on TikTok↗
- 🏡Where to stayVillas & rooms in Ubud, Uluwatu, Batur – Airbnb↗
- 🌋Mount Batur sunrise trekThe volcano from our video – book with pick-up↗
- 🌿Ubud Monkey Forest & rice terracesDay tours with tickets included↗
- 🏝️Nusa Penida day tripKelingking beach, manta rays↗
- 🔥Uluwatu sunset & Kecak danceCliff temple – watch your sunglasses!↗
- 🚗Rental car with driverCompare prices for Bali↗
- 🩺Travel health insuranceSafetyWing – from a few euros a week↗
- 💳Wise card for BaliPay in rupiah at the real exchange rate – sign-up gift↗
- 🛰️Starlink for travelInternet even where the mobile network fails↗
Your comments
16 million views, your questions answered
The comments under the video that came up again and again.
I really hope you didn’t drink that 😅
Golden rule in Bali: once a monkey has had a sip, the drink is his. Monkeys can carry germs – never share food or drinks with them.
Thank you for letting him have some, he looked so skinny 🥺
Sweet thought – but sugary drinks and snacks are bad for them. Wild monkeys find their own food; feeding makes them sick and aggressive.
Why is this showing up on my FYP now?
Because Bali never gets old 🐵 Scroll on – below is everything you need to see these little guys yourself.
Before you go
Monkey rules from our Bali guide
Five rules that save your drink, your sunglasses and your nerves – the most important part of any Bali guide.
- 🥤No food, no drinksThey recognise snacks, bottles and plastic bags instantly.
- 🕶️Pack away loose itemsSunglasses, hats, earrings and phones are favourites – especially in Uluwatu.
- 👀No staring, no teethEye contact and a toothy smile mean “threat” in monkey.
- ✋Never touch or feedIf one climbs on you: stay calm, arms down, walk on slowly.
- 🎒Zips closedThey open bags faster than you think.
⚠️ Rabies occurs in Bali. After a bite or scratch: wash the wound with soap and water for 15 minutes and see a doctor the same day. Check your vaccinations before you travel.
Where to find them
The 3 best monkey spots
Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud
Jungle temple with hundreds of macaques. Go early – cooler and quieter.
Check pricesUluwatu Temple
Cliff temple above the ocean, Kecak fire dance at sunset – and the cheekiest thieves on the island.
Check pricesMount Batur & Kintamani
Where our video was filmed. Sunrise trek, then breakfast with a view – and maybe a furry visitor.
Check prices7 days
The perfect Bali week
Where to stay
Bali guide: pick your base
FAQ
Bali guide FAQ: levy, visa, tickets
CostsHow much is the Bali tourist levy and where do I pay it?
IDR 150,000 per person, once per trip, on top of the visa. Pay it only on lovebali.baliprov.go.id or in the Love Bali app – look-alike .com or .org “levy” sites are scams.
RulesDo I need a visa for Bali?
Most European passports get a Visa on Arrival for IDR 500,000, valid 30 days and extendable once for another 30 days. You can buy it in advance as e-VoA on evisa.imigrasi.go.id and skip the queue.
CostsWhat does the Ubud Monkey Forest cost and when is it open?
IDR 130,000 for adults and IDR 100,000 for children, daily 09:00–18:00 with last entry at 17:00. Be there at opening – the monkeys are calmer before the midday crowds.
TimingWhen does the Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu start?
Daily at around 18:00, in high season a second show around 19:00. Temple entry is IDR 50,000, the Kecak ticket IDR 150,000 – arrive an hour early for a seat facing the sunset.
As of 01.11.2026. Prices, rules and opening hours change – please check the official sources before you travel. Sources for this Bali guide: lovebali.baliprov.go.id, evisa.imigrasi.go.id, baliholidaysecrets.com (Monkey Forest, June 2026; Kecak, January 2026).
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you book through them we earn a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Prices and opening hours can change – please check before you go. Numbers from TikTok, as of October 2026.