7-Day Relaxation Itinerary for Bali

  1. Day 1: Ubud Monkey Forest
    1 hour (19.6 km) from Ngurah Rai International Airport

    Take a break from the beach and get up close with playful monkeys in this lush forest with ancient Hindu temples.

  2. Day 2: Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida Island
    2.5 hours (85 km) from Ubud Monkey Forest

    Take a ferry from Sanur to the rugged island of Nusa Penida and enjoy a breathtaking view of turquoise waters and limestone cliffs.

  3. Day 3: Tirta Empul Temple
    1 hour (38.4 km) from Kelingking Beach

    Get spiritually rejuvenated in this ancient temple with natural spring water pools for ritual purification and meditation.

  4. Day 4: Tegalalang Rice Terrace
    40 minutes (12.6 km) from Tirta Empul Temple

    Relax and recharge with a scenic stroll or a swing among the lush terraces of Bali's iconic rice fields.

  5. Day 5: Tanah Lot Temple
    1 hour (23.5 km) from Tegalalang Rice Terrace

    Observe a stunning sunset and have a seafood dinner at this picturesque sea temple perched on a rugged rock formation.

  6. Day 6: Seminyak Beach
    30 minutes (12.7 km) from Tanah Lot Temple

    Unwind with a yoga class or a massage on Bali's trendy, upscale shore, with ample dining and nightlife options nearby.

  7. Day 7: Uluwatu Temple
    40 minutes (16.7 km) from Seminyak Beach

    End your trip with a majestic view of the ocean from this cliffside temple, where wild monkeys roam and traditional Kecak dances mesmerize.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ubud Monkey Forest (2 hours, 20,000 IDR)
  • Kelingking Beach (5 hours, 500,000 IDR including transportation and guide)
  • Tirta Empul Temple (2 hours, 50,000 IDR)
  • Tegalalang Rice Terrace (1 hour, 10,000 IDR)
  • Tanah Lot Temple (2 hours, 60,000 IDR)
  • Seminyak Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Uluwatu Temple (2 hours, 75,000 IDR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 765,000 IDR ($53 USD)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a day trip to the scenic Jatiluwih Rice Terraces and a healing session in the Sacred Waterfall of Tegenungan. If you have fewer days, skip Tirta Empul Temple or Tanah Lot Temple. Avoid rushing and prioritize relaxation and enjoyment.

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