Rain arrives on a schedule
Most days are bright until early afternoon, then a heavy hour of rain. Plan the big sights for the morning and keep the afternoon for spas, cafés and long lunches.
Plan the big sights for the morning and keep the afternoon for long lunches.
Waterfalls at their best
Munduk, Tibumana and Sekumpul are at full flow. Paths get slippery — your driver knows which ones to skip after a big storm.
Fewer cars, cheaper villas
The south is quieter outside Christmas week, and the drive from the airport to Ubud can take an hour instead of two.