Bali 3-Day Itinerary
Bali · 3 days · 13 places
Day 1 · Ubud: the Monkey Forest and rice terraces Ubud
- 1. Ubud Palace
The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is a historical building complex situated in Ubud, Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. Wikipedia
Best time: Morning or evening show · Admission: Free (evening dance shows paid) — Balinese dance performances are often held in the courtyard at night / Ubud Market is right across the road - 2. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Mandala Suci Wenara Wana) Wikipedia
Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid — Monkeys grab glasses, hats and food — zip your bag and hide snacks / Don't stare or bare your teeth at them - 3. Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud)
Best time: Morning · Admission: Free to browse — Bargaining is expected / Early morning is cooler and sellers are more flexible - 4. Campuhan Ridge Walk
Best time: Early morning or sunset · Admission: Free — A ridge-top path with almost no shade — avoid midday / About an hour round trip, with cafés at the far end - 5. Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Best time: Early morning · Admission: Entry fees/donations · swings extra — Small donations may be asked at points along the paths / Crowds build after about 9 am - 6. Pura Tirta Empul
Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid (sarong usually included) — You can join the purification ritual in the holy spring — bring a change of clothes / Cover shoulders and knees
Day 2 · The lake temple, Jatiluwih and sunset at Tanah Lot Bedugul, Jatiluwih & Tanah Lot
- 1. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple (Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Bedugul)
Best time: Morning (misty lake) · Admission: Paid — The temple seems to float on the lake — calmest in the morning / It's in the highlands and can be chilly — bring a layer - 2. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces (Jatiluwih)
Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid — World Heritage subak rice terraces — wider and quieter than Tegallalang / Several trail loops to fit your time - 3. Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot (Balinese: ᬢᬦᬄᬮᭀᬢ᭄) is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. Wikipedia
Best time: Sunset · Admission: Paid — Sunset behind the rock temple is the classic view / You can only walk to the base at low tide
Day 3 · From Kuta Beach to the Kecak dance at Uluwatu Kuta, Jimbaran & Uluwatu
- 1. Kuta Beach (Pantai Kuta)
Best time: Sunset · Admission: Free — A popular beach for surf lessons / Currents can be strong — swim between the flags - 2. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (Taman Budaya Garuda Wisnu Kencana)
Best time: Afternoon · Admission: Paid — The giant Vishnu-and-Garuda statue is the draw; the park is big, use the shuttle / Little shade — bring a hat and water - 3. Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu)
Uluwatu Temple is a Balinese Hindu temple located on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula in Uluwatu (South Kuta), Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Wikipedia
Best time: Sunset · Admission: Paid (sarong included) — Monkeys snatch glasses and phones — hold on tight / A cliff-top temple with beautiful sunsets - 4. Kecak Uluwatu (Tari Kecak & Api Uluwatu)
Best time: Sunset performance · Admission: Paid — The show starts at sunset — good seats fill early / Tickets are often sold on site that day; arrive early
Sources
These courses are compiled from public sources. Hours, prices, and closing days can change — check official info before you go.