| Day | Area | Programme | Sleep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ubud | Tegallalang, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan, monkey forest, dance | Ubud |
| 2 | Nusa Penida | West tour: Kelingking, Broken Beach, Crystal Bay | Ubud or Sanur |
| 3 | Uluwatu | Beaches, temple, kecak, dinner at Jimbaran | Near the airport |
Day 1: Ubud, rice terraces, temple and waterfall
Set off around 7:00 for the Tegallalang rice terraces before the crowd, then the Tirta Empul temple and the Tegenungan waterfall. Return to Ubud for the monkey forest and the palace, and finish with a dance show. For an on-foot version, see Ubud in 1 day.
Day 2: Nusa Penida, the west tour
The start is early: pickup around 6:00, fast boat from Sanur (about 30 to 45 minutes), then Kelingking, Broken Beach and Crystal Bay. Choose the west, more complete for a first time: see Nusa Penida: east or west tour and Nusa Penida in a day. The last boat back is around 17:00; the return to Ubud then takes 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic (estimate), so sleeping in Sanur is an option.
Day 3: Uluwatu, beaches, temple and Jimbaran
Drop your bags in the south, then enjoy the Uluwatu beaches in the morning, the Uluwatu temple and the kecak dance in the late afternoon, and dine by the sea at Jimbaran. The airport is very close: sleeping in the south avoids the road on the morning of your flight. For the area, see Uluwatu.
Before you go and budget
- Tourist levy: 150,000 rupiah per person, paid once (see before you go to Bali).
- Driver: about 500,000 to 1,000,000 rupiah per day, see private driver in Bali.
- Accommodation: see where to stay in Bali; from the airport, see from Bali airport to Ubud, Canggu or Seminyak.
Going further
With more time, add the Mount Batur sunrise; for what comes next, Bali in 10 days; for the season, best time to visit Bali.
FAQ
Are three days enough for Bali?
For a first taste, yes: Ubud, Nusa Penida and Uluwatu, one day each. For the north and east of the island you need more time.
Do you need a driver?
Yes, it is the simplest: he links the Ubud stops and takes you to Sanur and Uluwatu.
Where to sleep for these three days?
Two nights in Ubud (or one in Ubud and one in Sanur) then one night in the south, near the airport.
