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Planning a trip to Bali, Indonesia, and looking for the perfect itinerary?

Here is everything you need to have the best vacation ever with the best places to go, things to do, food to eat, and places to stay in Bali!

Ready to experience the best of Bali and its incredible culture with this 10 day Bali travel Itinerary?

Bali was at the top of my Bucket List Travel list for years.  I finally traveled to Bali for a vacation that was beyond my expectations.  I have now had two amazing vacations in Bali.

It’s one of my favorite countries in Southeast Asia.

Like all of my travel planning, I spent days planning this 10 day Bali itinerary. I wanted to experience the best of the most popular island to visit in Indonesia. So, I set out to find the best places to visit in Bali, along with the best places to stay, the best things to do, and of course, the best places to eat local food.

Why travel to Bali?

The list is long–Beautiful beaches, lush tropical jungles, bright green rice fields, interesting wildlife (including monkeys!), friendly people, and…like most of Southeast Asia, traveling in Bali is inexpensive.

There are so many great options for where to travel in Bali, that it can get overwhelming to plan your Bali vacation itinerary.

I can help you plan an incredible trip.  Below, is my Bali travel guide and detailed Bali tour itinerary.

How many Days in Bali?

It’s best if you have 10 days in Bali, so you can see a lot, experience different parts of the island, and get lots of relaxation time in.  Use the 10 day Bali itinerary.

7 days in Bali is also great.  Use the modified 7 day Bali itinerary.

f you only have 4 or 5 days in Bali, that’s good too.  Use the 4 or 5 day Bali itinerary plan.

I have designed this Bali travel itinerary for anyone who wants to experience the best of Bali while traveling with kids, as a couple, or with friends, and it is perfect for a Bali honeymoon itinerary.  My accommodation recommendations include some of the best hotels in Bali and are in the moderate to luxury categories.

*For the Bali honeymoon itinerary, I recommend staying in luxury-level hotels.  Bali itinerary honeymoon

Find out the best places to stay in Bali and what to do and eat in this Bali itinerary 10 days

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Where to go in Bali?

Here are some itinerary ideas for your trip depending on how many days in Bali you have.

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Tirtha Empul Temple Complex

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Start your vacation in Bali in Ubud

GET THERE

How to get to Ubud

The way to get around in Bali is to hire a driver or a tour guide.  I highly recommend lining this up in advance, especially when arriving at the airport.

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4 Days in Ubud Itinerary

STAY

Where to stay in Ubud

Stay outside of the center of busy Ubud in the beautiful (and peaceful) Penestanen area in a villa or resort.


Book a special place to stay in Ubud 

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What to do in Ubud

Day 1

  • Walk around Ubud town, and see the Ubud Palace and Saraswati Temple. 
  • Shop at the Art Market, then have a local lunch at Sun Sun Warung. 
  • Walk by all of the shops and cafes and stop for a Bali coffee at Monkey Cave Espresso on your way to the famous…
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Sacred Monkey Forest

  • Sacred Monkey Forest.  Stroll and observe these incredible Balinese long-tailed monkeys from a distance.

Day 2

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  • Hire a driver to pick you up early and take you to the beautiful grounds of the Goa Gajah Temple and make sure not to miss the sacred cave.  Free sarongs are provided to cover up your legs.   
  • Visit Uma Pakel Agro Tourism to learn about their lumak coffee and locally grown spices.  Taste their 14 types of coffees and teas (it’s free) then go on a swing here or better yet, wait for your next stop…

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  • Trek through the breathtaking Tegalalang Rice Terrace then take a ride on one of the gigantic swings.
  • Take a stroll around the most famous temples in Bali, Tirtha Empul.
  • Have a late lunch at a local warung around Ubud.

Day 3

Option 1:  Head north with a driver to hike to  Sekimpul Waterfall or Aling Aling Waterfall.  Stop at a small local village for lunch

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Option 2:  Take a tour that leaves very early in the morning to hike to the top of Mt. Batur volcano to watch the sunrise.

Option 3:  Skip to day 4 and repeat it the following day, the perfect day in Ubud!

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Day 4

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  • Set out early for the outstanding hike on the Campuhan Ridge Trail
  • Go to a yoga class at Intuitive Flow or another nearby studio
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Alchemy’s delicious salad bar and snickers pie to go along with fermented coconut water with turmeric from Wayan’s Coconut Juice

  • Have a local lunch or go for an organic raw foods lunch at a place like Alchemy
  • Relax by the pool at your villa or resort
  • Have a massage at a local spa.  We had a great experience at the budget Starchild 2 (near our villa in Penestanen)
  • Dinner at nearby Yellow Flower Restaurant

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Other activities in and around Ubud you may enjoy

  • Watch a traditional Bali dance show in the evening at the Palace
  • Take a Balinese cooking class
  • Take an electric bike tour around Ubud
  • Visit the farmers market on Wednesdays or Saturdays (check to reconfirm the days and get the times)
  • For another rice terrace, visit Ceking Terrace (just north of Tegalalang Rice Terraces) 
  • Swing through the jungle at the original, Bali Swing
  • See the elephants at Mason Elephant Lodge
  • If you want to see more monkeys, visit Sangeh Monkey Forest or Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest
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The typical Balinese dish, nasi campur, at its best from Yellow Flower Restaurant

EAT

Where to eat in Ubud

Eat some local food in Ubid at some of the top-rated and most delicious restaurants and cafes.  There is a great food scene in Ubud with as many organic vegan options as there are Balinese.

Wayan’s Coconut Juice Bar & Delivery- We loved stopping in every morning for a large bottle of fresh coconut water!  The coconut yogurt, the fermented turmeric coconut water, and all of the other treats were also delicious.

Yellow Flower restaurant- My favorite local food restaurant in Penestanen that also served up one of the best breakfasts I have ever had (you must try the tropical smoothie bowl and the banana pancakes!)

Alchemy- Organic vegan and raw food amazingness!  This beautiful contemporary restaurant has some of the best food in Ubud!

Zest- More yummy local, vegetarian food

Mesari Warung- Walk out into the country on Penestanen for this great local Balinese food (don’t miss the pet owls!)

Balinese Home Cooking- The name says it all

Sun Sun Warung- A great little waring with home-cooked Balinese food in the center of Ubud

Mark Weins of Migrationology recommends Warung Kintamani for great local fish

Kafe- Healthy local eats and coffee

Bridges- A popular place to go for a nice dinner out (make a reservation)

Gaya Gelato- Locally made ice cream

Bintang Supermarket is a great place to shop for food and drinks in the Penestanen area

For a delicious and healthy breakfast, head to Yellow Flower for their amazing smoothie bowl, or to Alchemy

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Bali Travel Tip

It’s always good to learn some key phrases in the language of the country you are traveling to.  Some of the most important is “Hello” and “Thank you.”  In Balinese, say “Halo” for hello and “Terima kasih” for thank you,

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The sunrise overlooking Mushroom Beach from our bungalow at MolaMola House, Nusa Lembongan island

2 Days Nusa Lembongan Itinerary

GET THERE

How to get to Nusa Lembongan

Take a fast ferry from Sanur. To go straight to Mushroom Beach, use the Marlin Fast Boat.  To go to the main port, use Rocky or Scoot.  These ferry companies also provide pick up and drop off to and from certain areas of Bali, for an additional fee.  However, it may take a lot more time (and not save much if any money) since you may have to pick up other passengers.

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Travel Tip:  Sanur is a fun beach town with a great walking and biking path along the beach.  You may want to get there early to have breakfast or lunch and take a stroll (with your suitcase) along the beach to the ferry station.  Be prepared to walk through the water to get onto the boat.

STAY

Where to stay on Nusa Lembongan

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Best hotels in Nusa Lembongan


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Things to do on Nusa Lembongan

Top things to do Nusa Lembongan

  • Rent mopeds and ride over Yellow Bridge to Nusa Cenigan Island. Have lunch on the ocean at The Sand (then take a rest in hammocks!)  Take the optional ride along the coast to see Blue Lagoon, then back over the Yellow Bridge.  Check out Dream Beach and the treacherous Devils Tear cliff.

Moped Tip:  Helmets are challenging to find last minute and I would not recommend riding a moped without one.  Email your accommodations in advance and tell them if you would like to reserve mopeds (most hotels have them to rent) as well as helmets.

Top things to do Nusa Lembongan

  • Go snorkeling with a private guide!  There are some fantastic snorkeling spots off of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida (the other island of the trio.)  Having your own guide and boat will enable you to choose where you snorkel and how long you stay at each place.
  • Rent a foam board and surf at Playgrounds Beach.  Unless you are an advanced surfer, steer clear of nearby Lacerations!

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EAT

  • Eat on the beach at MolaMola House or at your accommodations.

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One of the best beach towns in Bali to stay

Some of the best beach towns in Bali are Jimbaran Bay, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua.  Choose one or two places to stay.

GET THERE

Hire a driver to pick you up in Sanur and drive you to your Bali beach town resort.

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4 Days Jimbaran Bay

The south side of Jimbaran Bay has an outstanding scenic beach with fun beginner waves and a few top resorts.

STAY

Where to Stay in Jimbaran Bay

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The view of Jimbaran Bay from the incredible rooftop bar at Movenpick Bali

Best hotels Jimbaran Bay


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*In case you get sick these resorts have a doctor on call at all times.  Just call the front desk and the doctor will come to your room with a nurse to care for you.

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Things to do in Jimbaran

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  • Relax at the beach, take a walk (or walk on your hands!), or go surfing
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Relaxing by the beautiful pool at Movenpick Bali, Jimbaran Bay

  • Sit by the pool at your resort
  • Enjoy drinks at sunset then a fresh seafood dinner on the sand at Made Bagus Cafe.  Pick out your seafood inside, then wait for it to be served after it has been barbequed to perfection over coconut husks.  If you see a cart barbequing corn nearby, you may want to try one for an appetizer (you may want to play it safe and not get the butter.)

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The other popular beach towns to stay…

4 Days Seminyak

Seminyak is stylish and sophisticated, with many great cafes, restaurants, and boutiques.  This beach town has a great scene and nice waves for surfing, but it’s not the best beach for swimming.

STAY

Where to Stay in Seminyak


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4 Days Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua is a long stretch of beautiful beaches with several gated high-end resorts.  There isn’t as much culture here– but if you are looking for a relaxing, higher-end beach resort area, this may be a great option.  If you are looking for waves, stay on the opposite side (west) of the south end of Bali.

STAY

Where to Stay in Nusa Dua


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Views from Uluwatu Temple

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Bali beach town fun ideas for things to do (including Bali day trips and Bali tours)

  • Visit Uluwatu and gaze over the limestone cliffs overlooking the ocean on the south west side. There is a must see temple hosting a nightly traditional Kecak Fire Dance
  • Surf or bodysurf at Jimbaran Bay, Dreamlands, or in Seminyak
  • Watch the pro surfers ride the huge waves at Balangan Beach
  • Relax at Padang Padang beach, featured in the movie, “Eat, Pray, Love”
  • Enjoy a seafood dinner on the beach in Jimbaran at Made Bagus

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