Four nights in Ubud for rice terraces, waterfalls and workshops, two nights in Sanur with a day trip to Nusa Lembongan, then a final stay by the cliffs of Uluwatu. This sample is for two adults. Your own itinerary will reflect your dates, group and interests.
Route: Ubud 4 → Sanur 2 → Uluwatu 3 (9 nights)
Ubud4 nights
Sanur2 nights
Uluwatu3 nights
Arrival and transfer to Ubud
Head straight from the airport to Ubud, check in and enjoy a quiet evening.
- Afternoon Transfer from the airport to Ubud, allowing around two hours depending on traffic.
- Evening Dinner close to your accommodation and an early night after the long journey.
Transfer airport → Ubud · approximately 75 mins–120 mins in total, including waiting time
Accommodation in Ubud
Overnight stay: Ubud · Explore the area
Day 2 · UbudTegallalang rice terraces and Monkey Forest
Your first day exploring Ubud: rice terraces, a coffee stop and the monkeys of the sacred forest.
- Early morning Visit the Tegallalang rice terraces early, while it is cooler and quieter.
- Morning Stop to try some local coffee along the way, if it appeals to you.
- Afternoon Monkey Forest, followed by a free evening in central Ubud.
Tegallalang rice terracesCoffee plantationMonkey Forest
Overnight stay: Ubud · Explore the area
Day 3 · UbudSekumpul waterfalls and a lakeside temple
A full day in the north: walk down to Sekumpul waterfalls and visit the lakeside temple of Ulun Danu Beratan on the way back.
- Early morning Set off early for the north; the drive takes around two and a half hours.
- Morning Explore Sekumpul waterfalls with a local guide. Expect plenty of steps and time for a swim beneath the waterfall.
- Afternoon Lunch in northern Bali, then Ulun Danu Beratan temple on the way back.
Sekumpul waterfallsUlun Danu Beratan temple
Bring footwear suitable for water and mud.
Overnight stay: Ubud · Explore the area
Day 4 · UbudCampuhan Ridge and a silver jewellery workshop
A slower day in Ubud: a morning ridge walk, a workshop to make your own jewellery and an evening around the palace.
- Early morning Walk along Campuhan Ridge before the heat builds up.
- Morning Make your own piece of silver jewellery in a workshop.
- Afternoon Visit the palace, market and Saraswati lotus temple, then enjoy a massage or the pool.
Campuhan RidgeJewellery workshopSaraswati temple
Overnight stay: Ubud · Explore the area
Day 5 · Ubud → SanurTransfer to Sanur and time on the promenade
Travel from Ubud to the coast in the morning, then cycle along the promenade and swim in calmer waters in the afternoon.
- Morning Transfer to Sanur; allow around an hour to an hour and a half.
- Afternoon Cycle or stroll along the promenade and swim at Sindhu Beach.
Transfer Ubud → Sanur · approximately 60 mins–90 mins in total, including waiting time
Sanur promenadeSindhu Beach
Overnight stay: Sanur · Explore the area
Day 6 · SanurA day on Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan
Take a fast boat for an island day out: mangroves, the Yellow Bridge, Blue Lagoon and the waves at Devil’s Tear. Return to Sanur in the evening.
- Early morning Fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan, with a crossing of around half an hour.
- Morning Explore the mangroves in a traditional small boat, then have lunch by the sea.
- Afternoon Cross the Yellow Bridge to Ceningan for Blue Lagoon, then return to Lembongan for Devil’s Tear before taking the boat back to Sanur.
MangrovesYellow BridgeBlue LagoonDevil’s Tear
Overnight stay: Sanur · Explore the area
Day 7 · Sanur → UluwatuTransfer to Uluwatu and a Kecak performance
A short transfer to the Bukit Peninsula, followed by Uluwatu’s clifftop temple and a Kecak performance at sunset.
- Morning Transfer from Sanur to Uluwatu, allowing around an hour.
- Afternoon Time for a swim, then a visit to Uluwatu’s clifftop temple.
- Evening Watch the Kecak performance by the temple at sunset.
Transfer Sanur → Uluwatu · approximately 40 mins–75 mins in total, including waiting time
Uluwatu templeKecak dance
Overnight stay: Uluwatu · Explore the area
Day 8 · UluwatuMelasti Beach and dinner in Jimbaran
Spend the day on Melasti’s white sand beneath the cliffs, relax in the afternoon and enjoy a seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach.
- Morning Melasti Beach, with white sand beneath limestone cliffs.
- Afternoon Swimming, lunch by the sea and a leisurely afternoon.
- Evening A seafood dinner in Jimbaran at sunset.
Melasti BeachJimbaran Bay
Overnight stay: Uluwatu · Explore the area
Day 9 · UluwatuSurfing or a day at Dreamland Beach
Try a beginner’s surf lesson if you like, then enjoy Dreamland Beach and sunset from the cliffs.
- Morning A beginner’s surf lesson or a slow morning by the pool.
- Afternoon Dreamland Beach
- Evening Sunset from the cliffs and a final dinner.
Dreamland BeachSunset from the cliffs
Overnight stay: Uluwatu · Explore the area
Day 10 · UluwatuA final morning and departure
Breakfast, packing and a transfer to the airport, which is within easy reach of Uluwatu.
- Early morning Breakfast and one last swim.
- Morning Transfer to the airport, leaving enough time for your flight.
Transfer Uluwatu → airport · approximately 25 mins–50 mins in total, including waiting time
Pool at your accommodation
Departure day · Explore the area