Planning your first trip to Bali and not sure where to start? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with a perfectly balanced 1-week Bali itinerary that combines temples, beaches, waterfalls, cultural gems, and relaxation.
This guide breaks it all down day-by-day, whether you’re flying into Denpasar or coming from another part of Indonesia.
✈️ Before You Arrive:
- Airport: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Transport Tip: Pre-book an airport transfer or use Grab (ride-sharing)
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
🗓️ Day 1: Arrive & Settle in Seminyak or Canggu
- Activities:
- Check in to your hotel or villa
- Relax at the beach or grab sunset drinks at Potato Head Beach Club
- Dinner Recommendation: Seafood or Indonesian cuisine at a beachside café
- Pro Tip: Stay somewhere central with walkable access to food and beach
🏖️ Day 2: Beach Day + Uluwatu Temple & Fire Dance
- Morning: Surf lessons or beach time in Canggu or Seminyak
- Afternoon: Head to Uluwatu Temple
- Evening: Watch the famous Kecak Fire Dance at sunset
- Optional: Dinner at Single Fin or a clifftop restaurant
🌾 Day 3: Ubud Rice Terraces, Coffee Tour & Monkey Forest
- Morning: Visit Tegallalang Rice Terraces and swing experience
- Midday: Luwak coffee tasting at a nearby plantation
- Afternoon: Explore Ubud Monkey Forest
- Evening: Stay in Ubud and enjoy local restaurants
🛕 Day 4: Temple Hopping in Central & North Bali
- Visit:
- Tirta Empul (water blessing temple)
- Ulun Danu Beratan (floating lake temple)
- Stop by: Handara Gate for iconic Instagram shots
- Optional: Walk through Bali Botanical Gardens
💦 Day 5: Waterfalls & Local Villages
- Morning: Explore Banyumala or Sekumpul Waterfalls in North Bali
- Afternoon: Drive back via scenic routes or stop by traditional craft villages like Celuk (silver) or Mas (wood carving)
- Dinner: Try Babi Guling (Balinese roast pork) in Ubud
🛍️ Day 6: Shopping + Beach Clubs
- Morning: Shop at Ubud Art Market or Sukawati
- Afternoon: Head south to Seminyak for boutiques
- Evening: Lounge at a beach club like Finns or Atlas for sunset cocktails
🧘 Day 7: Relaxation or Nusa Penida Day Trip
- Option 1: Spa day + yoga in Ubud
- Option 2: Day trip to Nusa Penida (Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong)
- Tip: Book ferry tickets and private driver in advance if visiting Nusa Penida
📅 Bonus Tips:
- SIM Card: Buy a local SIM at the airport for cheap data
- Transport: Hire a private driver for day tours (cost-effective)
- Packing Essentials: Sunscreen, sarong, mosquito repellent, reusable water bottle
