We have put together all the must-see destinations in our 7 Day Bali Guide. The itinerary is perfect for you, if you want to explore the island’s most famous places in 7 days and spend some calm days at the beach after wards. If you stop over in bali for a week and go on to any other destination, this plan is perfect for you, too.
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Explore Ubud, the Market and a have a nice dinner at a local warung. To get to the city, just head to the right when getting out of the hotel to the next junction and then turn left. Be aware, that the way is quite dark at night but we always felt safe.
Tip: If you like roast pork, there is a great traditional Babi Guling (the sauce is very spicy!) place next to the Falala Chocolate Shop. 18 Kopi is also a nice place to eat. It is a little more western style but still very cozy and the food and drinks are great.
While sitting down to get some food, you can plan the next day with your driver. We recommend starting early. We started at 6 am to catch the beautiful sunrise at the Rice Terraces of Tegallalang.
Rice Terraces:
Get picked up early in the morning to head to the Tegallalang Rice Terraces. When the sun rises above the palm trees, the light is very photogenic and shines on the rice terrace whithout having too much light for the perfect shot. The rice fields are so tranquil in the morning, it is a totally different feeling than in the afternoon when many people will be arriving at the same spot.
Tip: If you want to take a stroll through the rice fields, Prepare to get a little muddy and beware not to slip! If you meet a rice farmer and want to take an authentic photo of him working in the fields, it will be a great opportunity to practice your Bahasa Indonesia. Prepare to tip around 10k – 20k IDR for the photo shooting of a farmer.
Plan around 2 hours for the rice terrace experience and be prepared to pay the entrance fee after getting back to the parking area.
After enjoying the Rice Fields, you will head to the most beautiful waterfalls around Ubud.
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Waterfalls:
To us, he most spectecular one is Tukad Cepung Waterfall. The mystical vibe on the bautiful way through the canyon to Tukad Cepung is just something to remember.
We also recommend visiting Tibumana Waterfall as well as Suwat Waterfall and Kato Lampo. These waterfalls are very popular and somehow crowded if you get there too late. We recommend picking your favourite one and making it the next stop to avoid the crowds.
Tip: If you want to have a good laugh, visit Kato Lampo last. There were loads of people and it was hilarious to observe, what people do for their “perfect photo”. You should not be shy to pose in front of all of the people watching you, if you want to take a good shot there.
Note: Almost every place in Bali has an entrance fee so for these waterfalls the entrance fee is between 0.80 – 3 USD.
Monkey Forest:
After having lunch at a warung, get back to Ubud and visit the famous Sacred Monkey Forest.
Tip: Don’t bring any food and if possible leave all your belongings in the car as these cheeky Monkeys try to steal everything they can get into their small & quick hands.
Ubud is also famous for the traditional dance shows as well. If you are interested and not too tiered after a day of exploration go and see one of those traditional performances at the Ubud palace. We didnt make it.
Note: The price for the car and driver for the full day varies depending on where you want to go. So for a full day exploring in and around Ubud cost about 60$ for the privately hired car.
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Today will be all about exploring northern Bali.
Start early as you have a long way to go and there is a lot to see. You will avoid the rush hour traffic, too, if you start well before 8 am.
You will head to Leke Leke Waterfall first. It is one of our favourite waterfalls and we recommend being there early to enjoy the beauty of it all by yourself.
Tip: If you leave Ubud early enough, you can stop by at Bayan Ancient Tree to get the first instagrammable photo of the day.
The way down to the Leke Leke is easy going and takes about 15 minutes. The path is beautiful and you will walk past all kind of different rainforest plants.
Note: Be prepared to get muddy feet and to get sweaty on the way. The air in the valley is quite humid and there is little wind to cool you down.
Tip: Bring an extra dress or shirt to change after the walk back up, if you sweat quickly.
The next stop is Nung Nung Waterfall. It originates from the Nung Nung River, which flows through the jungle before plunging into a pool below.
Nung Nung waterfall is a very popular spot. It is one of the highest waterfalls in Bali and beautiful to reresh yourself. We didnt get to see it, because we didn’t plan well and didn’t make it there before dawn.
The next stopp will be an idyllic temple called Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Bedugul. The entrence fee of 50.000 IDR (3,50 $) is a little pricy for Bali but it is a beautiful place with the Lake behind the temple.
If the sun hasn’t set already, you can also visit the Hedara Gate. It is one of many gates in Bali, but it got very popular through instagram. So if you want another “must have” for your instagram feed, give it a go.
Note: As the gate has become quite popular, you will have to pay 30.000 IDR (1,90 $) per person for your photo shooting.
Check into Munduk Sari Resort and get something nice to eat.
Bukit Cinta is one of our favourite spots to enjoy the sunrise. The tranquil atmosphere, the light changes during the morining hours and the Agung Volcano slowly emerging from the distance behind the lush green ricefields are absolutely special.
Note: The best photo spot is not where it is marked on Google Maps. You will have to walk through the deep grass to get there. Our guide told us, that there are no snakes inside grassland, but we recommend better shoes than just flip flops for your own safety.
You can a stop at Langhan Sweet on your way to the coast. It is another viewpint of Mount Agung featuring a scenic instagramy platform.
Get back to Ubud and spend the night at the beautiful Anusara Luxury Villa, if you have some budget left. We trated ourselves with the beautiful Honeymoon Suite. The massage was awesome after the exhausting first days.
If you are more on a budget, we recommend to book a night at Tanah Merah Art Resort.
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Take your time for a relaxed morning and enjoy the rich and tasty breakfast at Anusara Luxury Villas.
Tip: If you have got a drone with you, The rice fields and forests around Anusara Villas are great to take a classic Bali Photo with the Agung Volcano in the Background.
Drive to Uluwatu, known for its dramatic clifftop views. The area has a more European feeling with trendy cafes and restaurants.
We checked out Bingin Beach with it’s interesting looking Rock at the Beach. After having a late lunch at the Beach Restaurant Sally’s Warung we drove to Karang Boma Cliff for sunset.
Note: The spot you take the insta photo from is quite far away from the cliff. You will need some time here as you won’t be the only one wanting to take a picture, so be there well before sunset.
Don’t forget to take some time to watch the sunset from here. It is truely magical. Karang Boma Cliff is a famous camping spot for the locals, too and a great opportunity to connect and have a beer together.
After that, check in to the cute Hotel Rock ‘n’ Reef situated right in the cliffs.
Tip: If you need it quiet for sleeping, better don’t choose the room down by the sea. The waves smash right into the cliffs underneath the room leally loudly at high tide.
Have a beautiful breakfast at the Terrace with views over the ocean watching the surfers riding the waves.
Make your way to Green Bowl Beach. As the beach is really small better get there earlier than later to beat the crowds.
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The path down to the beach are stairs that are in good condition but still very exhausting as it is very humid and hot under the trees.
The highlight down at the beach is a big temple inside a cave.
Note: As this temple is a spiritual place, you are not allowed to enter it except for practicing ceremonies or prayers. Taking photos is very disrespectful as well.
The beach was completely crowded, so we went straight back up again.
Tip: This is a beautiful place to take some photos and videos with a drone.
Head to the secluded Gunung Payung Beach after enjoying the green bowl beach. The Beach is easily accessable walking through an open-air theatre.
After getting down to the Beach there is a series of caves on the right hand side of the beach with a spectacular large cave at the very end.
Tip: The locals like to hang out in the shady caves listening to music, so this is a good place to practice your Indonesian, too.
On the way back, you can rent a SUP or a Kayak if you want to do some sports or you can just have an ice cream at the little shop by the beach if you feel lazy like we did.
Enjoy one more evening in Uluwatu before heading home or going to your next destination in Indonesia. The food at Rock ‘n’ Reef is really nice and you can play a round of Billard ejoying some fresh cool drinks after your day at the beach.
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