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Bali
A sample 5-day Bali route
TWO bases: two nights in cultural Ubud, then a relaxed transfer to the south (via Tanah Lot) for the beaches and Uluwatu. One unhurried transfer day, luggage and check-in accounted for.
- Day 1Ubud — ridge walk, town & monkey forest
- Day 2Ubud — rice terraces, holy water & waterfall
- Day 3Transfer to the south via Tanah Lot
- Day 4Uluwatu, the Bukit beaches & Jimbaran
- Day 5South beaches & a spa farewell
This is one of several routes in the guide — change the length, budget and dates yourself in the workspace.
Where to eat in Bali
- Babi guling (Balinese suckling pig)
- Bebek/ayam betutu (slow-cooked duck/chicken)
- Sate lilit & Balinese plates
- Nasi campur Bali
- Jimbaran grilled seafood
- Warung local food
Good to know
Where to stay
Ubud, Seminyak / Canggu, Uluwatu / Bukit, Nusa Dua / Jimbaran.
How long to go
5–7 days suits most visitors. Shorter and longer routes are built in, so you are never padding a trip to fill days.
Entry reminder: Many nationalities need a Visa on Arrival (VOA, payable at the airport) or an e-VOA for Bali; some (incl. ASEAN) are visa-exempt. Bali also charges a one-time tourist levy on arrival. Rules and fees change — confirm your own requirements and the current levy on the official Indonesian immigration / Bali government websites before travelling. This is a general reminder only — confirm your specific requirements on the relevant government website before booking. Last checked 2026-06-16.
Bali travel guides
In-depth, free reads with real routes, Maps links, budgets and the mistakes to skip:
- Bali: One Base or Two? How to Split Your Trip
Bali is base-aware — Ubud's green calm versus the surf-and-beach-club south. Here's how to decide between one base and a two-base split, with a sample route for each and where to stay.
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