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7 Days in Bali

South coast beaches, Ubud culture and the Uluwatu cliffs - a first-timer week across three Balis.

7 daysBeach & cultureEst. $1,200 / person

Estimated daily costs

Day 1

$130

Day 2

$120

Day 3

$140

Day 4

$130

Day 5

$150

Day 6

$170

Day 7

$120

The plan

1

Day 1

South Bali

Arrive at Ngurah Rai, transfer to Canggu or Seminyak and settle in with a sunset at the beach.

Activities

  • Arrival transfer
  • Beach sunset
  • First nasi goreng

Where to eat

  • Beachfront cafe
  • Local warung
Stay: Canggu or Seminyak baseGetting around: Airport pickupEst. cost: $130
2

Day 2

South Bali

South coast day: Tanah Lot temple, the beach clubs or quiet Melasti beach, then a relaxed evening.

Activities

  • Tanah Lot
  • Beach club or quiet beach
  • Southern sunset

Where to eat

  • Cafes in Canggu
  • Seafood by the beach
Stay: South baseGetting around: Ride appEst. cost: $120
3

Day 3

Ubud

Transfer to Ubud in the morning, Tegalalang rice terraces at first light, Monkey Forest afternoon.

Activities

  • Tegalalang terraces
  • Sacred Monkey Forest
  • Ubud market

Where to eat

  • Healthy eatery
  • Ubud street food night
Stay: Ubud baseGetting around: Mid-day car transferEst. cost: $140
4

Day 4

Ubud

Waterfall morning (Kanto Lampo or Tibumana) and a rice-field walk, then a spa or yoga afternoon.

Activities

  • Kanto Lampo waterfall
  • Rice-field walk
  • Yoga or spa

Where to eat

  • Warung near the fields
  • Ubud dining
Stay: Ubud baseGetting around: Ride appEst. cost: $130
5

Day 5

Ubud

Cooking class morning: market, garden and dishes, leaving the evening free for Ubud nightlife.

Activities

  • Bali cooking class
  • Market tour
  • Free evening

Where to eat

  • Your own cooking class
  • Rooftop bar
Stay: Ubud baseGetting around: Ride appEst. cost: $150
6

Day 6

Uluwatu

Move to Uluwatu: cliff temples in the afternoon for the kecak sunset ceremony.

Activities

  • Uluwatu temple
  • Pura Luhur sunset ceremony
  • Clifftop dinner

Where to eat

  • Cliff restaurant
  • Local seafood
Stay: Uluwatu or Jimbaran baseGetting around: Mid-day car transferEst. cost: $170
7

Day 7

Uluwatu

Slow last morning on Padang Padang beach, then transfer to the airport.

Activities

  • Padang Padang
  • Last beach time

Where to eat

  • Beach cafe
Stay: -Getting around: Airport transferEst. cost: $120

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