Start your Bali trip in Seminyak or Canggu for beaches, cafés, and nightlife, then head inland to Ubud to explore rice terraces, waterfalls, temples, and the Mount Batur region. Take a day trip to Nusa Penida for dramatic cliffs and beaches before moving south to Uluwatu for cliffside beaches, sunsets, and the famous Uluwatu Temple. Finish the trip with some relaxation and shopping before departing from Bali airport.
Start your trip in either:
Seminyak: upscale restaurants, beach clubs, shopping
Canggu: cafés, surfing, nightlife, digital nomad vibe
Things to do
Check into your hotel/villa
Relax at the beach
Sunset at:
Potato Head Beach Club
Finns Beach Club
Dinner by the beach
Stay: Seminyak or Canggu
Travel to Ubud.
Stops:
Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Bali swing experience
Tibumana Waterfall
Coffee plantation tour
Evening:
Explore Ubud Market
Traditional Balinese dance show
Stay: Ubud
Morning
Visit:
Tirta Empul Temple
Goa Gajah
Afternoon Options
Option A: Relax
Spa and massage
Café hopping in Ubud
Option B: Adventure
Sunrise trek at Mount Batur
Hot springs afterward
Stay: Ubud
Take a fast boat to Nusa Penida.
Main attractions:
Kelingking Beach
Broken Beach
Angel's Billabong
Diamond Beach
Return to Bali in the evening.
Stay: Ubud or Seminyak
Move to Uluwatu.
Beaches:
Padang Padang Beach
Melasti Beach
Evening:
Sunset at Uluwatu Temple
Watch the Kecak fire dance
Stay: Uluwatu
Relaxation Ideas:
Spa day
Beach clubs
Café hopping
Surf lessons
Adventure Ideas
ATV jungle tour
White-water rafting
Snorkeling or diving near:
Nusa Lembongan
Amed
Nightlife
Head back to Seminyak or Canggu for bars and clubs.
Stay: Uluwatu or Seminyak
Before your flight:
Relaxed brunch
Last-minute shopping
Balinese massage
Good shopping spots:
Ubud Art Market
Seminyak boutiques
Canggu local stores
The absolute best time to visit Bali is during the dry season from May to September.
Yes, most nationalities (including US, UK, EU, and India) require a Visa on Arrival (VoA).
Yes, international tourists must pay a mandatory IDR 150,000 (approx. USD 9) preservation and culture fee. It is recommended to pay this online prior to arrival via the official Love Bali platform to speed up your airport process.