3-Day Itinerary for Bali, Indonesia

  • Day 1: Ubud Palace
    1-hour 30-minutes (29 km) from Ngurah Rai International Airport

    Start your day at Ubud Palace, the royal palace of the Ubud kingdom. The palace serves as a cultural hub for events and ceremonies in the Ubud area. Located in the center of Ubud, its architecture and gardens are a beautiful showcase of traditional Balinese art.

  • Day 2: Tegalalang Rice Terrace
    20-minutes (8.3 km) from Ubud Palace

    The Tegalalang Rice Terrace is one of the most famous rice terraces in Bali. The rice fields provide stunning views and a perfect spot for a morning walk. Visitors can also find a restaurant and coffee shop on-site for refreshments.

  • Day 3: Tanah Lot Temple
    1-hour 10-minutes (25 km) from Tegalalang Rice Terrace

    End your trip with a visit to Tanah Lot Temple, a famous pilgrimage temple built on top of a rock formation in the ocean. Visitors can enjoy the temple and its surroundings, including vendors selling souvenirs and traditional Indonesian food.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ubud Palace (1 hour, free admission)
  • Tegalalang Rice Terrace (2 hours, IDR 15,000)
  • Tanah Lot Temple (2 hours, IDR 60,000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: IDR 75,000

Transportation

To get around Bali, there are options such as car rental, taxis and ride-sharing services. Motorbike rentals are also available, but it’s important to note that traffic in Bali can be chaotic and dangerous. It’s recommended to hire a car with a driver to navigate the island. The average cost for a car rental with a driver is around IDR 500,000 per day.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other well-known spots such as Uluwatu Temple, Jatiluwih Rice Fields, or Mount Batur. If you have less time, you can skip Tegalalang Rice Terrace or switch it with Goa Gajah, known as Elephant Cave.

Airports

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is the nearest airport, located in Denpasar, a 30-minute drive (13km) from Bali's popular tourist spots.

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