Sometimes, you imagine your dream destination and wonder how it could be possible to cram multiple experiences in a limited-days-worth itinerary. We get you. For something as diverse as our recently discovered paradise, what can we actually do in less than a week?
So we dared ourselves to create a trip that has it all -- the parties, the shops, the coffee, the beach, the temples, the crafts.
It was a challenging run for the gold, but really, there are so many things you can see and do in 24 hours, especially if you find yourself in Bali.
So what to do in the "island of the gods"? Here's our compilation of photos and the detailed itinerary below!
From @lookneo, check out the Tegalalang swing!
Here's a perfect pre-nup idea: the nests!!!
TIME
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DETAILS
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VENUE
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Day 1 - Short stay at Kuta
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7:00 AM
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Breakfast
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Kuta
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7:30 AM
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Visit Kuta Art Market
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Kuta Art Market
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9:00 AM
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Kuta Beach stroll
Tattoo shops and coffee shop visit
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Kuta beach
Legian
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12 NN
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Street Food Kuta
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Warung Indonesia
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1:00 PM
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Pickup to Uluwatu (via private car)
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2:00 PM
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Checkin at Uluwatu AirBnB
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Stone Surf, Kuta Selatan
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3:00 – 6:00 PM
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Uluwatu Temple and Kencak dance (via private car)
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Uluwatu
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6:00 PM
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Seafood dinner along the beack at Djimbaran
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Djimbaran
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Day 2 - Stay at Uluwatu
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6:00 AM
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Yoga
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Check out nearest studio |
7:00 AM
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Breakfast
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Surfer cafes along Uluwatu
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8: AM – 8:00 PM
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Ubud visit:
AM
Batuan Temple
Yan Yan Silver Gallery (pasalubong)
Batik Center
Babi Guling (Lechon)
PM:
Monkey Forest
Tegalalang Swing!!! (must try!)
Kopi Luwak
Anomali Coffee
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Ubud / Tegalalang (Badung Regency)
All trips arranged with a
driver
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| DAY 3 - NUSA PENIDA | ||
7:00 AM
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Breakfast / Pickup for Nusa Penida
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8:00 – 3:30 PM
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TOOOUURRR!
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Nusa Penida via Idola Express
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5:00 PM
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Stop by at Uluwatu Surfer cafes
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6:00 PM
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Back in Stone Surf
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Evening
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Legian bars – drinks and dance!
Check local spots for food around Legian!
Try the local Soto for recovery food J
EAT LIKE AND WITH THE LOKALS!
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All arranged with a driver
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TIME
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DETAILS
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VENUE
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DAY 4 - Surfing
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7:00 AM
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Breakfast
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8:30 – 11:00AM
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Surf again J
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Blackstone
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12 NN
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Lunch anywhere in Uluwatu
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2:00-7:00 PM
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Back in Ubud for coffee
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7:00 PM
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To the airport!
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Ngurah Rai International Airport
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Costs:
- Driver: 1.3M IDR for 4 days (Around 1625php/day)
- Uluwatu Temple: 100 IDR/pax (around 350php/pax)
- Surfing: 300,000 IDR/pax/2 hours with board (1,500php/pax)
- Monkey Forest: 30,000 IDR/pax (150php/pax)
- Nusa Penida: 700,000 IDR/pax (3,500php/pax all in)
- Tegalalang Swing: 100,000 IDR (500php/pax)
- Food: Usually around 50,000-150,000 IDR (60php-200php/pax)
TOTAL: Approximately 25,000php for 2pax
Common Qs and As:
1. How easy can we communicate with locals?
Bali is a very tourist-friendly island. They've basically thrived with tourism through the years so most of them speak good English. Some can even speak Filipino! Also, our roots are quite related so expect to hear some Balinese words which you will surprisingly understand.
2. Where do we spend a longer time, considering the options?
We sorrt of wish that we came to Ubud for a longeerrrr time. So if you can, I think you might want to spend more time in Ubud! Same would be true for Nusa Penida.
3. I don't like outdoors stuff that much, what can we do?
We cannot stress how huge coffee is in this part of the world. So if you'd like some quiet time with a cup in hand, try out the specialty coffee shop. We'd recommend Anomali Coffee in Ubud!
4. Some tips for pasalubong?
There are go-to areas in Kuta (check Krisna). They're cheap and pretty much complete. But really, of you walk around Ubud and Tegalalang, you will be overwhelmed by the cheap and handmade items there. I'd suggest that if you want something unique. try these areas.
5. Are there other options for transportation?
You can read it all in the blogs. The main problem in Bali is that there are really few public transpos. Getting a cab might double your cost and Uber/Grab is not allowed in most areas. So please hire a driver. Less hassle, less bayad. Here are our contacts:
1. How easy can we communicate with locals?
Bali is a very tourist-friendly island. They've basically thrived with tourism through the years so most of them speak good English. Some can even speak Filipino! Also, our roots are quite related so expect to hear some Balinese words which you will surprisingly understand.
2. Where do we spend a longer time, considering the options?
We sorrt of wish that we came to Ubud for a longeerrrr time. So if you can, I think you might want to spend more time in Ubud! Same would be true for Nusa Penida.
3. I don't like outdoors stuff that much, what can we do?
We cannot stress how huge coffee is in this part of the world. So if you'd like some quiet time with a cup in hand, try out the specialty coffee shop. We'd recommend Anomali Coffee in Ubud!
4. Some tips for pasalubong?
There are go-to areas in Kuta (check Krisna). They're cheap and pretty much complete. But really, of you walk around Ubud and Tegalalang, you will be overwhelmed by the cheap and handmade items there. I'd suggest that if you want something unique. try these areas.
5. Are there other options for transportation?
You can read it all in the blogs. The main problem in Bali is that there are really few public transpos. Getting a cab might double your cost and Uber/Grab is not allowed in most areas. So please hire a driver. Less hassle, less bayad. Here are our contacts:
- Made Denny: +6281933095370
- Wayan: +6281999965662
6. Where do you have your money changed?
Bring some IDRs from your home airport to Bali. But just enough to get you to the city center. Once in Kuta, you will already find a lot of money changers nearby. I suggest having most of your pocket money changed in the banks or Western Union. They usually give bigger rates.
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And if you haven't yet, watch our Bali video here for more feels on how much of a paradise Bali truly is! Bali 2018 video
Bring some IDRs from your home airport to Bali. But just enough to get you to the city center. Once in Kuta, you will already find a lot of money changers nearby. I suggest having most of your pocket money changed in the banks or Western Union. They usually give bigger rates.
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And if you haven't yet, watch our Bali video here for more feels on how much of a paradise Bali truly is! Bali 2018 video
