| Days | Base | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | Ubud | Rice terraces, temples, waterfall, Batur, rafting, dance |
| 4 to 5 | Amed | Lempuyang, Tirta Gangga, Tulamben, snorkelling |
| 6 to 7 | Nusa Penida | West and east tour, Manta Point |
| 8 to 10 | Uluwatu | Beaches, temple, kecak, Jimbaran, flight |
Days 1 to 3: Ubud
Day 1 is for Ubud on foot: walk, monkey forest and dance; see Ubud in 1 day. Day 2 combines the Tegallalang rice terraces, Tirta Empul and the Tegenungan waterfall. Day 3 starts at night with the Batur sunrise, and continues with rafting on the Ayung if you have the energy. To sleep, see where to stay in Bali.
Days 4 and 5: east Bali and Amed
On day 4, leave before dawn for the Lempuyang Gates of Heaven, then Tirta Gangga and, if you wish, the Besakih temple, before sleeping at Amed. Day 5 is for the Liberty wreck at Tulamben and snorkelling: the sea is calmer in the morning.
Days 6 and 7: Nusa Penida
On day 6, get to Sanur (about 3 hours from Amed, estimate) for the 30 to 45 minute fast boat, then sleep on the island. On day 7, do the west or east tour: see Nusa Penida: east or west tour, Kelingking, Nusa Penida and, to swim with the rays, Manta Point. Sleeping on site avoids the 17:00 last boat.
Days 8 to 10: Uluwatu
On day 8, boat back then drive to Uluwatu. Day 9: Uluwatu beaches in the morning, temple and kecak in the late afternoon, and dinner at Jimbaran. On day 10, one last beach before the flight, the airport being close.
Organisation and budget
- Driver: about 500,000 to 1,000,000 rupiah per day; see private driver in Bali. On transfer days, ask for a price for the trip.
- Tourist levy: 150,000 rupiah per person, once; see before you go to Bali.
- Season: the dry season (April to October) is safest; see best time to visit Bali.
- Airport: see from Bali airport to Ubud, Canggu or Seminyak.
Going further
For a short version, see Bali in 3 days; to compare Ubud excursions, Ubud in one day: which tour to choose.
FAQ
Are ten days enough for Bali?
Yes for Ubud, the east, Nusa Penida and Uluwatu. For the north (Munduk, Lovina) or Canggu and Seminyak, you have to swap another stop.
In what order should you do the itinerary?
Ubud, east, Nusa Penida, Uluwatu: you head south towards the airport, with no backtracking.
Should you book in advance?
For nights on Nusa Penida and at Amed in high season (July-August), yes according to guides.
