Start your Bali adventure with a day spent lounging on Sanur Beach. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean while sipping on a fresh coconut. Walk along the path parallel to the beach and discover small cafes, restaurants, and shops.
Visit the stunning Tegenungan waterfall located in Ubud and take photos of the magical scenery. Afterward, head to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and watch monkeys play. Don't forget to set aside some time to tour the forest's 12.5 hectares of forested land.
Visit the royal palace of Ubud that combines Balinese architecture with modern design. You will be pleased to see a host of art collections, ranging from paintings to sculptures. Next, take a walk to the nearby art market and pick up some traditional Balinese souvenirs such as batik, silver jewelry or handmade wooden furniture.
Start the day by taking a walk along the Campuhan Ridge Walk and enjoy the scenic view of green hills in the heart of Ubud. Then, travel to the Elephants' Cave, called Goa Gajah, which is an intriguing ancient archaeological site containing a mixture of Hindu and Buddhist imagery. Watch carefully for the Seven Great Fountains, where you can bathe and pray for blessings.
On the last day, take a trek up to the sunrise track of Mount Batur. The view is simply breathtaking, as it overlooks an active volcano and Lake Batur below. Afterward, soothe your body and soul by paying a visit to Tirta Empul Temple. Don't miss the central courtyard's holy spring and the purification pools where you can achieve harmony and purification by immersing yourself in the holy water.
Travel by taxi or private car. The estimated one-way transportation cost for each location is Rp 100,000-200,000. Please allocate at least 1.5 hours of travel time between destinations, especially on the second day. Avoid traffic during rush hour 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
If you have more time, replace your beach getaway with Nusa Lembongan Island or take a day trip to discover the stunning beauty of Uluwatu Temple and the breath-taking seascape at Tanah Lot. If you have less time, drop off some sites, or opt for half-day tour packages to visit the attractions in Ubud.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is the main airport in Bali, located in Kuta, which is 30.8 km away from Ubud. Taxis and buses are always available to take visitors to downtown Ubud.