Ubud to Jatiluwih by Scooter: About 50 km via Taman Ayun (Mengwi) & Penebel
By the siappergi.com team · Published · 6 min read · Baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia
Jatiluwih isn't next door to Ubud, but the ride is a pleasure: past the royal Taman Ayun temple, green Tabanan villages and finally terraced rice fields beneath Mount Batukaru. Here's the route and our tips.
Route overview
| Section | Approx. time | Stops |
|---|---|---|
| Ubud → Sayan → Abiansemal | ± 25–30 min | Village roads and rice fields |
| Abiansemal → Mengwi | ± 15–20 min | Taman Ayun Temple |
| Mengwi → Marga → Penebel | ± 30–40 min | Tabanan farming villages |
| Penebel → Jatiluwih | ± 15–20 min | Climb and terraced fields |
Times are estimates. Tickets for Jatiluwih and Taman Ayun are set by their management.
Riding tips
- Leave early (7–8 am) to arrive while the light is good.
- Fill up in Mengwi or Marga; petrol stations thin out towards Jatiluwih.
- Bring a light jacket — Jatiluwih is cooler.
- Head back before 5 pm; village roads are dark and often misty.
Not going back to Ubud? Continue to Bedugul and Lake Beratan — see Bedugul & Munduk route.
Best scooters
| Scooter | Engine | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Vario 125 | 125cc | IDR 100,000 | IDR 515,000 | IDR 1,510,000 |
| Honda Vario 160 | 160cc | IDR 130,000 | Ask | IDR 1,910,000 |
| Yamaha NMAX 155 (Gen 2) | 155cc | IDR 150,000 | IDR 902,000 | IDR 2,260,000 |
Book on WhatsApp or via the Bali scooter rental catalogue: the bike is delivered to your hotel or villa with 2 helmets, and you pay when it arrives — no deposit.
Related: Tanah Lot & Jatiluwih from Canggu, Bali rice terraces and traditional villages. All scooters at SiapPergi — Bali scooter rental.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ubud from Jatiluwih?
About 50 km, 1.5–2 hours by scooter.
What can I stop at on the way?
Taman Ayun Temple in Mengwi and the farming villages around Penebel.
Is there an entry ticket for Jatiluwih?
Yes, an area ticket set by the management.
Which scooter is best?
A Vario 125/160 or NMAX, because the last part of the road climbs.
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