Bali in 8 Days
Indonesia
Overview
Bali rewards a slow pace, so this route only covers two bases: Ubud's rice terraces, temples and jungle for the first half, then the south coast's surf beaches and cliff-top sunsets around Uluwatu and Seminyak for the second. A private driver or scooter covers the roughly hour-long transfer between them, and everything within each base is a short ride away.
- Duration
- 8 days
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Transport
- Rental car
- Estimated budget (comfortable)
- €900–€1,250
Route
Highlights
- Sunrise at the Tegallalang rice terraces
- Uluwatu Temple perched on a sea cliff at sunset
- A Kecak fire dance performance
- Mount Batur sunrise trek, if time and energy allow
Worth knowing
- Traffic around Ubud, Canggu and Seminyak can be slow, especially in peak season
- The Kuta/Legian area nearby is heavily built-up and not to everyone's taste
- Rainy season (Nov–March) brings short, heavy daily downpours
Day by day
Day 1
UbudMain activities
- Arrive, settle in
- Ubud Monkey Forest and central market
Day 2
UbudMain activities
- Tegallalang rice terraces at sunrise
- Tirta Empul water temple
Optional additions
- Traditional Balinese dance performance
Day 3
UbudMain activities
- Mount Batur sunrise trek
Optional additions
- Coffee plantation (kopi luwak) visit
The Batur trek starts around 2-3am — arrange a guide the day before.
Day 4
Ubud → UluwatuMain activities
- Private driver south (~1.5h)
- Uluwatu Temple at sunset
Optional additions
- Kecak fire dance at the temple
Day 5
UluwatuMain activities
- Beach day — Padang Padang or Bingin Beach
Optional additions
- Surf lesson
Day 6
Uluwatu → SeminyakMain activities
- Short transfer (~40min)
- Beach club afternoon
Day 7
SeminyakMain activities
- Tanah Lot temple at sunset
- Final dinner
Optional additions
- Canggu day trip for its café scene
Day 8
SeminyakMain activities
- Departure
Alternatives
Drop Ubud and split the time between Uluwatu and Seminyak instead.
Add the Gili Islands or Nusa Penida for 3-4 days of island-hopping.