Culture and nature in Ubud, three nights on car-free Gili Trawangan, a day trip to Nusa Lembongan from Sanur and a longer seaside stay in Uluwatu to finish. This sample is for two adults. Your own itinerary will reflect your dates, group and interests.
Route: Ubud 4 → Gili Trawangan 3 → Sanur 2 → Uluwatu 4 (13 nights)
Ubud4 nights
Gili Trawangan3 nights
Sanur2 nights
Uluwatu4 nights
Arrival and your first evening in Ubud
Transfer from the airport to Ubud, check in and have a light dinner near your accommodation.
- Afternoon Transfer from the airport to Ubud, allowing around two hours depending on traffic.
- Evening Dinner close to your accommodation.
Transfer airport → Ubud · approximately 75 mins–120 mins in total, including waiting time
Accommodation in Ubud
Overnight stay: Ubud · Explore the area
Day 2 · UbudRice terraces, coffee and Monkey Forest
Ubud’s classic sights: rice terraces early in the morning, a coffee stop and the sacred monkey forest in the afternoon.
- Early morning Visit the Tegallalang rice terraces early, while it is cooler and quieter.
- Morning A coffee tasting on the way back.
- Afternoon Monkey Forest, followed by free time at the pool.
Tegallalang rice terracesCoffee stopMonkey Forest
Overnight stay: Ubud · Explore the area
Day 3 · UbudBesakih temple and views of Mount Batur
A day of culture in the mountains: Bali’s Mother Temple, Besakih, on the slopes of Mount Agung, followed by lunch overlooking Lake Batur.
- Early morning Leave Ubud and head east towards Besakih temple.
- Morning Explore the temple complex with your shoulders and knees covered.
- Afternoon Lunch on the Kintamani ridge with volcano views, then return to Ubud.
Besakih templeKintamani viewpoint
Overnight stay: Ubud · Explore the area
Day 4 · UbudA cooking class and a free afternoon
Visit the morning market and join a Balinese cooking class on a farm, then spend the afternoon at the pool, having a massage or exploring galleries.
- Early morning Visit the morning market for ingredients.
- Morning A cooking class on a farm, where you will prepare your own lunch.
- Afternoon Enjoy the pool, a massage or the shops in central Ubud.
Morning marketFarm cooking classGalleries in Ubud
Overnight stay: Ubud · Explore the area
Day 5 · Ubud → Gili TrawanganFast boat to Gili Trawangan
Allow the day for your transfer from Ubud to the harbour and the boat to Gili. In the evening, enjoy a bike ride and sunset.
- Early morning Transfer from Ubud to Padang Bai harbour.
- Morning Fast boat to Gili Trawangan; the crossing takes around two hours, depending on sea conditions.
- Evening Cycle to the west coast for sunset.
Transfer Ubud → Gili Trawangan · approximately 173 mins–285 mins in total, including waiting time
Padang Bai harbourWest coast of Gili Trawangan
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Day 6 · Gili TrawanganTurtle spots and underwater statues
A boat trip around the three Gili Islands, with snorkelling at turtle spots and lunch on Gili Air.
- Morning Snorkel near Gili Meno, where turtles are often seen.
- Afternoon Underwater statues, then lunch on Gili Air.
- Evening The night food market on Gili Trawangan.
Gili MenoUnderwater statuesGili Air
Overnight stay: Gili Trawangan · Explore the area
Day 7 · Gili TrawanganA slow island day
No timetable today: beach time, snorkelling from the shore and a bike ride to the quieter north of the island.
- Morning Beach time and snorkelling straight from the shore.
- Afternoon Cycle to the quieter north and stop at a seaside café.
Beach in the north of the islandSeaside café
Overnight stay: Gili Trawangan · Explore the area
Day 8 · Gili Trawangan → SanurReturn to Bali and Sanur
Take the boat back to Bali in the morning and transfer to Sanur. Stroll along the promenade in the evening.
- Morning Fast boat from Gili to Padang Bai.
- Afternoon Transfer to Sanur and check in.
- Evening Dinner by the sea on the promenade.
Transfer Gili Trawangan → Sanur · approximately 163 mins–270 mins in total, including waiting time
Sanur promenade
Overnight stay: Sanur · Explore the area
Day 9 · SanurNusa Lembongan and Ceningan
An island day trip from Sanur: mangroves, the Yellow Bridge, Blue Lagoon and Devil’s Tear.
- 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 10 · Sanur → UluwatuUluwatu’s clifftop temple and the Kecak dance
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 11 · 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
- 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 12 · 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.
Dreamland BeachSunset from the cliffs
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Day 13 · UluwatuPool, a massage and one last sunset
Your final full day without transfers: the pool, a massage at your accommodation and a relaxed dinner by the sea.
- Morning Time at the pool and unhurried packing.
- Afternoon A massage at your accommodation.
- Evening A final dinner overlooking the ocean.
Pool at your accommodationMassageDinner overlooking the ocean
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Day 14 · UluwatuDeparture from Bali
Breakfast and a transfer to the airport, leaving enough time for your flight.
- 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
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