Bali: Beaches, Temples and Nature

A classic Bali itinerary covering the cultural heart of Ubud with its rice terraces and temples, the legendary southern beaches, and Nusa Penida island with its incredible snorkeling. 10 days taking in the most iconic highlights at a relaxed pace.

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Arrival in Denpasar, transfer to Seminyak

Denpasar → Seminyak

1 place

Lodging

Seminyak

A popular beach resort with excellent amenities: restaurants, bars and hotels. Ideal as a base for your first night and for easing into island life.

The beach is best at sunset. Prices here are higher than in Canggu — book your hotel in advance. Scooter rental: guesthouses typically offer 50–80k rupiah per day.

Photo by Adilah Zulkifli on Unsplash

By car3.7 km

Directions

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Southern beaches: Seminyak, Canggu and surfing

Seminyak

2 places

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Sunset temples: Tanah Lot and Uluwatu

Seminyak

3 places

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Drive to Ubud via Batur and first temples

Seminyak → Ubud

2 places

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Ubud: rice terraces and the Monkey Forest

Ubud

2 places

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Ubud: waterfall and culture

Ubud

3 places

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Transfer to Nusa Penida and snorkeling

Ubud → Nusa Penida

2 places

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Nusa Penida: Broken Beach and snorkeling

Nusa Penida

2 places

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Back to Bali: Nusa Dua and relaxation

Nusa Penida → Nusa Dua

1 place

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Last day: beach time and departure

Nusa Dua → Denpasar

1 place

Route map19 points

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Points of interest

Seminyak

Lodging

Canggu Beach

Nature

Padang Padang Beach

Nature

Tanah Lot

Culture

Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Culture

Kecak Dance at Uluwatu

Culture

Tirta Empul Temple

Culture

Ubud — overnight base

Lodging

Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Nature

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud

Nature

Tegenungan Waterfall

Nature

Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud)

Shopping

Ubud Town Center — strolling and dining

Food

Nusa Penida — overnight base

Lodging

Kelingking Beach

Nature

Broken Beach

Nature

Snorkeling: Crystal Bay

Activity

Nusa Dua

Lodging

Nusa Dua Beach — morning relaxation

Nature