Bali on a Shoestring Budget: 8-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kuta
   Ngurah Rai International Airport to Kuta (3.5 miles, 15-20 minutes)

   Get settled in at your accommodation, explore the bustling streets and catch a stunning sunset at Kuta Beach.

2. Day 2: Ubud Temples and Rice Terraces
   Kuta to Ubud (19 miles, 1 hour 15 minutes)

   Visit Tegenungan Waterfall and the stunning Tegalalang Rice Terraces before exploring the iconic Besakih Temple.

3. Day 3: Nusa Islands
   Ubud to Sanur (14 miles, 40-50 minutes) then Sanur to Nusa Penida via boat (30-45 minutes)

   Explore the stunning Crystal Bay Beach and Angel's Billabong on Nusa Penida before heading over to Nusa Lembongan to visit the beautiful Dream Beach.

4. Day 4: Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
   Nusa Lembongan to Sanur via boat (30-45 minutes) then Sanur to Amed (48 miles, 2 hours)

   Enjoy a day of underwater adventure with scuba diving or snorkelling at Amed Beach.

5. Day 5: East Bali Cultural Tour
   Amed to Candidasa (10 miles, 30 minutes)

   Visit the ancient Goa Lawah Temple and the majestic Tirta Gangga Water Palace before discovering the traditional way of salt farming at the Kusamba Salt Farm.

6. Day 6: Lovina Dolphin Watching & Hot Springs
   Candidasa to Lovina ( 43 miles, 2 hours)

   Wake up early to go on a dolphin-watching tour at Lovina Beach before relaxing at the beautiful Banjar Hot Springs.

7. Day 7: Sekumpul Waterfall Hike
   Lovina to Singaraja (16 miles, 45 minutes)

   Embark on a challenging but rewarding hike to the stunning Sekumpul Waterfall.

8. Day 8: Departure
   Singaraja to Ngurah Rai International Airport (57 miles, 2.5 hours)

   Enjoy a final breakfast at a local warung before departing to the airport.

Estimated Time and Costs

• Kuta Beach (1-2 hours, free)
• Tegenungan Waterfall (1 hour, 15k IDR)
• Tegalalang Rice Terraces (1-2 hours, free)
• Besakih Temple (2-3 hours, 60k IDR)
• Crystal Bay Beach (1-2 hours, 2.5k IDR)
• Angel's Billabong (1-2 hours, free)
• Dream Beach (1-2 hours, free)
• Scuba Diving/Snorkeling (3-4 hours, 500k IDR)
• Goa Lawah Temple (1-2 hours, 15k IDR)
• Tirta Gangga Water Palace (1-2 hours, 30k IDR)
• Kusamba Salt Farm (1-2 hours, free)
• Dolphin Watching at Lovina Beach (2-3 hours, 100k IDR)
• Banjar Hot Springs (1-2 hours, 15k IDR)
• Sekumpul Waterfall Hike (4-5 hours, 125k IDR)
Total Estimated Costs: 970k IDR ($67 USD)

Useful Tips

If you have more time: Consider adding a day trip to the Gitgit Waterfall or the Balinese Handara Gate.
If you have less time: Remove the cultural tour, remove dolphin watching and hot springs day trip, and shorten the waterfall hike to a half day trip.