Bali itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · IndonesiaJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 35
- Per day
- ≈ 1,457,150 IDR
- First stop
- 03:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Bali itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 35 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Ubud: rice terraces and palace
- Day 2 Mount Batur and Ubud culture
- Day 3 Ubud to Canggu via Tanah Lot
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 5 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,457,150 IDR a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 07:30–15:30
Ubud: rice terraces and palace
Nature
Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Terraced rice fields, quiet and cool at 07:30. The swing is optional, 150,000 IDR.
≈ 50,000 IDR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Tirta Empul
A holy spring purification temple. Sarongs are provided, and the pool has 13 fountains.
≈ 75,000 IDR per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Ubud Palace
The royal palace courtyard, with an evening legong dance (100,000 IDR).
FreeFood
Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka
The roast pork Bourdain praised, opposite the palace. It sells out by lunchtime.
≈ 60,000 IDR per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Ubud Monkey Forest
A sacred monkey forest with temples. Watch your glasses and bag.
≈ 100,000 IDR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Warung Babi Guling Gung CungLocal babi guling (roast suckling pig) near the palace.
- Campuhan Ridge WalkA 2 km ridge walk, also good for sunset.
Day 2 · 03:30–15:30
Mount Batur and Ubud culture
Nature
Mount Batur Sunrise Trek
You are picked up from your hotel at 02:00. Climb for 2 hours, then watch sunrise at 1,717 m and eat eggs cooked in volcanic steam. Tour ~450,000 IDR.
≈ 450,000 IDR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Toya Devasya Hot Springs
Hot springs on the shore of Lake Batur, welcome after the trek.
≈ 250,000 IDR per person- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Ubud Art Market
A souvenir market. Start bargaining at half the asking price.
FreeFood
Warung Biah Biah Ubud
Balinese tapas (small plates), local and affordable.
≈ 80,000 IDR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Saraswati Temple
A temple with a lotus pond, next to Starbucks.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Warung Pulau Kelapa UbudIndonesian cuisine, with a garden.
- Tegenungan WaterfallA waterfall close to Ubud, an alternative to the hot springs.
Day 3 · 08:30–20:30
Ubud to Canggu via Tanah Lot
Nature
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
UNESCO-listed terraces, wider and calmer than Tegallalang, with walking trails.
≈ 50,000 IDR per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
A temple that appears to float on the lake, with misty mountains behind.
≈ 75,000 IDR per personFood
Jatiluwih Warung Dhea
Nasi campur (mixed rice plate) with a terrace view.
≈ 70,000 IDR per person- 3 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Tanah Lot
A rock temple in the sea. Sunset is the famous moment, and it gets crowded.
≈ 75,000 IDR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Canggu Batu Bolong Beach
Canggu's beach bars: beer and surf lights after sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Old Man's CangguA beach bar, best in the evening.
- Handara GateThe Instagram gate, next to the lake temple.
Day 4 · 07:30–19:00
Canggu and Seminyak
Nature
Echo Beach Canggu
A surf lesson (~350,000 IDR) or a morning swim. The waves are clean in the dry season.
FreeFood
Crate Cafe Canggu
Canggu's brunch culture, with smoothie bowls.
≈ 90,000 IDR per person- 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Seminyak Village
Boutiques and a mall on Oberoi Street.
FreeFood
Babi Guling Pak Malen Seminyak
Seminyak's babi guling (roast suckling pig), with crispy skin.
≈ 50,000 IDR per person- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Seminyak Beach Sunset
Ku De Ta or Potato Head beach club (minimum spend), or a beanbag on the sand for sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Potato Head Beach ClubA beach club with a pool and DJ.
- Petitenget TempleSeminyak's temple, best on ceremony days.
Day 5 · 09:00–15:30Day trip
Nusa Penida
Nature
Kelingking Beach
45 minutes by speedboat from Sanur, plus a tour by vehicle (~900,000 IDR). See T-Rex Rock and the view from the top (the descent takes 1 hour and is difficult).
FreeNature
Angel's Billabong
A natural pool. Swimming is forbidden at high tide.
FreeNature
Broken Beach
A cove with a natural rock arch.
FreeFood
Nusa Penida Warung Crystal Bay
A warung at Crystal Bay serving nasi goreng (fried rice).
≈ 70,000 IDR per personNature
Crystal Bay Snorkelling
See manta rays at Manta Point (boat ~200,000 IDR) or snorkel at Crystal Bay. The boat leaves at 16:00.
≈ 150,000 IDR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Diamond BeachWhite sand in east Penida, instead of snorkelling.
- Penida Colada Beach BarA beach bar.
Day 6 · 08:30–19:00
Uluwatu
Nature
Padang Padang Beach
A small cove reached through the rocks. Quiet in the morning, with monkeys around.
≈ 15,000 IDR per personFood
Bingin Beach Warung
Grilled fish at the cliffside warungs, reached by stairs.
≈ 80,000 IDR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Single Fin Uluwatu
A cliff bar: watch the surf and have lunch.
≈ 120,000 IDR per person- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Culture
Uluwatu Temple
A sea temple on the cliff. Monkeys snatch glasses, and a sarong is included in the entry fee.
≈ 50,000 IDR per personCulture
Kecak Fire Dance Uluwatu
A kecak dance with 100 performers at sunset. Buy your ticket at 17:00 and sit near the front.
≈ 150,000 IDR per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Suluban BeachA surf beach reached through a cave, instead of Padang Padang.
- Jimbaran Bay Seafood GrillGrilled seafood on the sand, on the way back from Uluwatu.
Day 7 · 07:00–13:45
Sanur: a gentle farewell
Nature
Sanur Beach Promenade
A 5 km seafront path, with sunrise on Bali's east coast and calm water.
FreeFood
Sindhu Market Sanur
A morning market for bubur (rice porridge) and coffee.
≈ 30,000 IDR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Sanur Village Spa
A Balinese massage to say goodbye.
≈ 200,000 IDR per personFood
Warung Mak Beng Sanur
Fried fish and soup since 1941, with a single set menu.
≈ 50,000 IDR per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Ngurah Rai Airport Transfer
The airport is 30 minutes away.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Genius Cafe SanurA beachfront cafe for a light bite.
- Le Mayeur Museum SanurThe home of the Belgian painter, instead of the spa.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Bali trip easier
- Bali has no public transport: use a scooter (international licence and helmet), Grab/Gojek or a car with a driver by the day (~700,000 IDR). Allow 1-2 hours of traffic between Ubud, Canggu and Uluwatu.
- April to October is the dry season, ideal for surfing, Batur and Penida. July and August are crowded and expensive.
- Sarongs and sashes are compulsory at temples (provided at the entrance). Do not enter during menstruation, and be respectful on ceremony days.
- Babi guling costs 40-60,000 IDR at a warung and nasi campur 30-50,000. Beach club minimum spend is 300-500,000.
- Monkeys (Uluwatu, Monkey Forest) snatch glasses and phones. Do not show them food.
- Take the morning boat from Sanur for the Nusa Penida tour. The Kelingking descent is difficult, so looking from above is enough.
Spending: ≈ 10,200,000 IDR per person for 7 days
- Food3,500,000 IDR
- Entry and tours3,200,000 IDR
- Local transport2,500,000 IDR
- Other1,000,000 IDR
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Bali?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Bali cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,457,150 IDR per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Bali?
The first stop is at 03:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.