2-Day Itinerary for Exploring Bali

  1. Day 1: Ubud Art Market
    15 minutes (3.5 miles) from Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

    The Ubud Art Market is a great place to buy souvenirs for your loved ones back home. This market offers handmade items such as crafted clothing, silk scarves, handmade woven purses, baskets and many more.

  2. Day 1: Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
    10 minutes (1.5 miles) from Puri Saren Palace

    The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a must-visit attraction in Bali. The sanctuary is home to more than 600 unique long-tailed Balinese macaques, freely roaming within the premises. You can also take a guided forest walk for an up-close experience with these playful primates.

  3. Day 1: Puri Saren Palace
    5 minutes (0.6 miles) from Ubud Palace

    Puri Saren Palace is a historical landmark in Ubud and was once the home of the royal family. The palace features mesmerizing architectural work with intricate details. You can have a guided tour of the palace building, and don't miss the Balinese dance performances that take place regularly in the evenings in the palace courtyard.

  4. Day 1: Ubud Palace
    10 minutes (0.2 miles) from Saraswati Temple

    The Ubud Palace is located in the center of Ubud, right opposite the Ubud Art Market. The palace is beautifully constructed with eye-catching Indonesian architecture, featuring a lovely Balinese garden and colorful eco-friendly statues. You can have a guided tour of the palace and watch the traditional dance performances that take place in the evenings.

  5. Day 1: Saraswati Temple
    5 minutes (0.2 miles) from Blanco Renaissance Museum

    Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, Saraswati Temple is situated within the Ubud Water Palace compound. The temple is known for its stunning lotus pond, captivating traditional Balinese wall carvings and entrances with towering doors. You can take part in the daily temple activities or have a guided tour around the premises.

  6. Day 1: Blanco Renaissance Museum

    Unfortunately, the museum is closed today.

  7. Day 2: Tegalalang Rice Terrace
    15 minutes (4 miles) from Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple

    The Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a beautiful scenic spot located in central Bali. The rice terrace offers a mesmerizing view with the natural green-layered rice paddies on one side and the coconut tree plantation on the other. You can have a guided trek around the valley and enjoy a traditional Bali-style coffee and snack break.

  8. Day 2: Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple
    15 minutes (5 miles) from Tirta Empul

    The Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple is a Balinese classic temple built around the year 947 CE, featuring beautiful gardens, fish ponds, and a majestic beauty of culture. The temple is devoted to the Lord Vishnu and is visited by the local people for various ceremonies and holy rituals.

  9. Day 2: Tirta Empul
    5 minutes (0.3 miles) from Gunung Kawi Spring Water Temple

    Tirta Empul is a popular Hindu water temple in Bali, showcasing the Balinese ritual purification process; a spiritual journey of self-cleansing and finding inner peace. In this temple, you can see the holy water pools consecrated to worship their lord of water, Vishnu.

  10. Day 2: Gunung Kawi Spring Water Temple

    Unfortunately, the temple is closed today.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ubud Art Market (1-2 hours, varies)
  • Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (1-2 hours, $2.60 entrance fee)
  • Puri Saren Palace (1-2 hours, $1.30 entrance fee)
  • Ubud Palace (1-2 hours, $1.30 entrance fee)
  • Saraswati Temple (1-2 hours, $1.30 entrance fee)
  • Tegalalang Rice Terrace (2-3 hours, varies)
  • Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple (1-2 hours, $0.50 entrance fee)
  • Tirta Empul (1-2 hours, $2.60 entrance fee)
Total estimated costs: $9.60-$12.60

Useful Tips

If you have an additional day to spare, you can visit the Bali Safari and Marine Park, Seminyak Beach, and Tanah Lot Temple. If you have less time, remove one location from each day's itinerary. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes for your tours and carry a water bottle and a hat to protect you from the sun.

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