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Visiting Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk
A narrow path north from Jalan Raya Ubud through working rice fields, reached via Jalan Kajeng or a signed alley near the Ubud Palace.
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Quick answer
Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk is a nature spot in Central Ubud, Ubud. Allow 1–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Central Ubud
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, outdoors, nature and food
- Best months
- July–September
About Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk
A narrow path north from Jalan Raya Ubud through working rice fields, reached via Jalan Kajeng or a signed alley near the Ubud Palace. It passes irrigation channels, farmers' shrines and a handful of organic cafés, and shows how close the paddies still are to the town centre.
Tip: The path is a raised concrete strip with ditches either side; wear proper shoes and carry a torch if you return after dusk.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Central Ubud, palace, market and the crossroads of Jalan Raya Ubud and Monkey Forest Road.
Best time to visit Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk
Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- August: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- July: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Ubud has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Ubud itinerary visits Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk on day 3, together with Campuhan Ridge Walk and Blanco Renaissance Museum.
- No. 8 of the 19 sights in our Ubud things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Ubud.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Ubud.
Near Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk
Also in Central Ubud, so you can walk between them:
- Pura Taman Saraswati — 30 minutes, free
- Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) — 30 minutes; 1.5 hours with a show, free
- Museum Puri Lukisan — 1 hour, low cost
If you like Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk
- Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary — Padangtegal, 1–1.5 hours
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces — Tegallalang, 1.5–2 hours
- Campuhan Ridge Walk — Campuhan, 1.5–2 hours return
- Tegenungan Waterfall — Kemenuh, 1.5 hours
Staying near Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk
Stay in Central Ubud ($$) to walk here: palace, market and the crossroads of Jalan Raya Ubud and Monkey Forest Road. All areas to stay in Ubud.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk?
Plan 1–2 hours. With Pura Taman Saraswati nearby, it fits a half-day in Central Ubud.
+Is Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. The path is a raised concrete strip with ditches either side; wear proper shoes and carry a torch if you return after dusk.
+Do I need to book Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.