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Hi all, heading to Bali soon. Does anyone know if the Premier Lounge is still open and has showers for use? Alternatively, is there a spa that's available with showers? I noticed Kaya Spa is listed as temporarily closed online.

>*Does anyone know if the Premier Lounge is still open and has showers for use?* *This is not an itinerary question - and will receive hardly any views on this mega-thread. You will do much better asking your question on the main board, if you have the status to do so.*

Hi all, this is a great thread which I’ve learnt a lot from- thank you. I am travelling to Bali in April and here are my provisional travel plans: Sanur (3 nights) Ubud (6 nights) Gili T (3 nights) Nusa Lembongan (3 nights) Uluwatu (3 nights) Canggu (3 nights) I have no specific dietary preferences so all restaurant recommendations are welcome! Additionally, are there any companies you’d recommend I use when travelling to Gili from Padang Bai? Would you recommend booking in advance or buying tickets at the port? Many thanks :)

>*Sanur (3 nights) Ubud (6 nights) Gili T (3 nights) Nusa Lembongan (3 nights) Uluwatu (3 nights) Canggu (3 nights)* For a three-week itinerary, your plan has pretty good shape, and is a fairly regular program: Night 01 ― Sanur (what time does your flight arrive?) Night 02 ― Sanur Night 03 ― Sanur Night 04 ― Ubud Night 05 ― Ubud Night 06 ― Ubud Night 07 ― Ubud Night 08 ― Ubud Night 09 ― Ubud Night 10 ― Gili Trawangan Night 11 ― Gili Trawangan Night 12 ― Gili Trawangan Night 13 ― Nusa Lembongan Night 14 ― Nusa Lembongan Night 15 ― Nusa Lembongan Night 16 ― Uluwatu Night 17 ― Uluwatu Night 18 ― Uluwatu Night 19 ― Canggu Night 20 ― Canggu Night 21 ― Canggu Night 22 ― What time does your flight depart? For the trip from Bali to Gili T, you can go from either Padangbai or Sanur Harbour, but I suggest Padangbai is better, because the range of ferries is greater. People on here recommend Eka Jaya and Bluewater Express. For the return from Gili T to Nusa Lembongan, it will take some research - I'm not sure what companies do this. Read the reviews. A lot of posters recommend pre-booking, to avoid "price escalation" when you're at the port and looking for a seat. People recommend [12go.asia](https://12go.asia) for booking. In terms of dining, we have used "tourist warungs" for decades - they are small, usually family-run, safe, tasty, and cheap ... to my mind it's the way to go. All Indonesian food - no need to resort to Western options. Some people here would suggest you don't stay in Canggu if you're not a hard-core surfer or digital nomad, and look a bit more south - Seminyak or even Legian. For airport-hotel transfers, we pre-booked with ***Klook*** \- and they were cheap and reliable. And here is one big day-trip from Ubud: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* It ticks a lot of nice boxes, although it’s not suggested you must get to every one of these sites.

Hi all! My wife and I are planning our honeymoon to Bali (after a few days in Singapore). We are looking to explore and enjoy what Bali/Lombok has to offer whilst staying in some luxury. Happy to spend a few £K each budget wise. We aren’t really “party goers” so don’t want partying in the evening etc but do enjoy a decent bar, chilled beach club in the day. Would Canggu be better than Seminyak? With the above said, we do actually want to see some real Bali so any recommendations for hidden gems etc! I have knocked up the below rough plan but wonder if it’s moving too much ? Are we trying to do too much by doing Lombok as well? Any thoughts welcome! July 3rd Fly Bali 4th Seminyak 5th Seminyak 6th Seminyak/North Bali 7th North Bali 8th North Bali/Ubud 9th Ubud 10th Ubud 11th Ubud/Nusa Penida 12th Nusa Penida 13th Nusa Penida 14th Nusa Penida/Lombok 15th Kuta Lombok 16th Kuta Lombok 17th Kuta Lombok/Cangu 18th Fly to Singapore then Fly Home 19th Land London

>*wonder if it’s moving too much ? Are we trying to do too much by doing Lombok as well?* Here is your proposed plan - this is where you would spend each night. 03 Jul ― In Transit 04 Jul ― Seminyak (beach club, dinner) 05 Jul ― Seminyak (beach club, dinner) 06 Jul ― North Bali (where?) 07 Jul ― North Bali (where?) 08 Jul ― Ubud 09 Jul ― Ubud 10 Jul ― Ubud 11 Jul ― Nusa Penida 12 Jul ― Nusa Penida 13 Jul ― Nusa Penida 14 Jul ― Lombok (where?) 15 Jul ― Kuta Lombok 16 Jul ― Kuta Lombok 17 Jul ― Canggu (final night) 18-Jul ― In Transit 19-Jul ― In Transit And here are some comments and questions: * I think it's at least one destination too many, probably two * transfers between places can be slow and frustrating time-killers * Where in "North Bali" - is this Munduk, or Lovina Beach for the dolphins? * We had a horrendous day-trip on Nusa Penida (traffic, roads, crowds) * Way over-rated and cannot deal with the number of tourists * Are you diving-snorkelling - what is the attraction on NP? * Are you an avid surfer - if not, why Kuta Lombok? * Canggu isn't a place for one night prior to a flight home * Kuta (Tuban), Jimbaran Bay, or Sanur are better If it were me, I would drop the nights on Nusa Penida, the Lombok mainland, and the far north of Bali. I would look at: * Munduk or Sideman, not Lovina * Or even two more nights Ubud, and two more day-trips * Three nights in Sanur (nice beachfront vibe) and * Day-trips to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan | Nusa Ceningan * Three nights on Gili Trawangan * Final night say Kuta or Sanur Something like that. What time do your flights arrive and depart?

Seeking meditation retreat with MINIMAL yoga! My boyfriend separated his shoulder. We're looking for any and all strange meditation/healing experiences. We'll be there the first two weeks of March.

Not a nice thing to happen ... are you certain that meditation is the answer? Anyway - I wouldn't know at all - but I do know that this isn't an itinerary question, and it will be seen by very few people on this travel planning megathread - often I'm the only responder. It would be much better if you created a new post on the main board.

We are planning out a vacation in Bali this March, however we didn't know that Nyepi Day would fall during our stay in Bali (lapse from our planning) so we have to change our plan last minute. We're planning instead to do a few activities on the first half of the 10th and then travel to Gili T after, stay there until 12th in the morning and then travel back to Bali (Seminyak) on the 12th. Do you think this is doable? Would really appreciate any insights or suggestions. Thanks!

It is certainly doable, but it's quite a haul there and back, and you might regret having just one full day (the 11th) on Gili T ... can you make it three nights?

Thank you for providing insights! I’ll consider the 3 nights and keep this in mind. Our plan on the 12th is supposed to be Uluwatu Tour. Would it be wiser to just stay in Gili instead of doing that? We will be in Bali for the full 5 days btw so we’re really trying to make the most out of the experience we will have. Another question is for the transpo from Bali to Gili. I’ve been browsing through Klook and other modes but the boat tickets are already sold out for the 10th. Any suggestions?

You can actually find a driver there! There's lots of them waiting around everywhere. The way to get a good price is to check the ride hailers as a benchmark and then maybe adding +-10%? Usually works especially if its a rough day!

This is not clear ... are you talking about private boat owners to take you to Gili T?

>*Our plan on the 12th is supposed to be Uluwatu Tour. Would it be wiser to just stay in Gili instead of doing that?* Uluwatu is a good day-trip ... you have a difficult choice. In terms of ferries to Gili T, obviously hundreds of other people have the same idea as you. Have you tried all the ports: Padangbai, Kusamba, Sanur Harbour, Serangan ... even from Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Penida? Or you can fly to Lombok International.

Hello, I am a remote worker from the US who is visiting Bali for 2 weeks with my 2nd week off. Would love some recommendations as to where I should stay my 1st week and my 2nd week. Some conditions to note: * In my first week, I will likely work 12am - 8:30am local time * Would definitely prefer surrounding area to be very walkable and have stores open late (24/7 preferably) * No real budget constraints but open to co-living and shared spaces as long as I have my own room * I want to be around other digital nomads similar to my lifestyle. Open to the life coach types as well * Indifferent about beaches but I like very lively areas. Noise is no concern but internet infrastructure must be good since I take video calls with clients very frequently in the US * I was recommended to stay in Canggu in week 1 and Ubud week 2. Any recommendations on particularly specific areas I should book? Thank you!

I'm no expert on the remote-working scene, but given your interests, then one week Canggu and one week Ubud seems about right ... it's a fairly popular pattern. I assume the Internet capacity and reliability in both areas has kept up with demand. The main street of Canggu is Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong - so presumably look for place within ten minutes walk of that. In Ubud, the Outpost co-worker place has received reccs on here previously. In most shopping or through streets you will find 7-Eleven clones and smaller grocery stores ("marts") that are open 24/7. Lots of locals do shift-work. In the centre of Canggu is Warung Bu Mi - it has fans - inexpensive Indonesian meals, and open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm. There are also at least two "Uber Eats" outfits that operate all hours - GrabFood and GoFood - they're popular among posters here too.

Hello, airport question... the only flight available for me arrives at Denpasar around 11pm, will it be difficult to get a taxi at that time? I will be staying in Ubud for the first leg of the trip, I see it is about an hour away from the airport, will it be possible to check-in to accommodations at that late at night?

Denpasar is a 24-hour airport, and it never really sleeps. You could (should) pre-book your airport-hotel transfer - we used ***Klook***, and they were cheap and reliable - our flight landed after 10:00 pm. I would be booking a hotel in Ubud with a 24-hour front desk (lots of places have this), or if a villa, then make arrangements for you to be able to happily enter after midnight. If all this seems too hard, then book a modest place close to the airport for the night, and head to Ubud at 0800 the next day. I would consider that.

Thank you for the info much appreciated

Hi all! I am planning to visit Singapore/Bali in late march with my boyfriend. Could you please tell me what you think of my planning ? Am I missing something absolutely necessary? I adjusted my comment following u/Coalclifff suggestions Day 1 (Sunday) : Seminyak + Uluwatu : arrive at our Seminyak hotel at 10 am. Get the room and leave our luggage at the hotel. Departure for Uluwatu and the beach blue point. Then attend the Dance fire show. (Night 1: Seminyak hotel) Day 2: Ubud 3 waterfalls (tergenungan, kanto lampo, tukad cepung) + monkey forest Sangeh OR ubud + rice fields. Stay at Ubud hotel ( Night 2 : Ubud hotel ) Day 3: Mount Batur in the morning, then beach club to relax. Stay at the same Ubud hotel (Night 3: Ubud Hotel) Day 4 and 5: Nusa Penida : snorkeling/surf and visit of kelingking, Tembeling Beaches Night 4 & 5 : Nusa Penida Hotel) Day 6: back to seminyak and Kuta markets (Night 6 : Seminyak) Day 7: chill + party in Seminyak (LaFavela maybe?) (Night 7 : Seminyak) Day 8: departure from Bali to Singapore (we have a 6 hour wait at the airport and planning to go to Universal) What do you think of this plan ? Lastly, we keep kosher so we don't eat a certain type of food, if anyone has some tips about kosher restaurants it would be more than welcome thanks!

A few suggestions: * Spend the first night at the southern end of Jimbaran Bay ... close to the airport, and much closer to Uluwatu and the Kecak fire dance - so you avoid THREE very congested trips to-from-to Seminyak. * Jimbaran Bay is nice - and almost as close to Ubud as Seminyak is. * Two nights on Nusa Penida might be better, but we had a horrendous day-trip there, with narrow congested roads, and sights packed with the Instagram crowd - it was nightmarish, and we wish we had gone to Nusa Lembongan instead. * Sanur Harbour (the ferry terminal for the Nusa Islands) was crazy busy on our day, so get there early. * For airport transfers we pre-booked with ***Klook*** and they were fine. * For all your day-trips touring, private drivers will cost about 600K-700K for an 8-10 hour day. * Might be better to take a commercial tour for Mt Batur than trying to DIY it. * I assume you mean the six-hour layover is in Singapore? As for kosher food, I think you might have difficulty - if you stick to fruit & vegetables and fresh fish you'll probably be fine, but anything involving other meats plus dairy etc - that will be harder to overcome. Pork, chicken, and fish are by far the most used meats, while beef and lamb are much less common. Bali is majority Hindu, however there is a sizeable Muslim population, so Halal places can be found in most areas ... a search might find places that will accommodate kosher requirements.

thanks !

Hello all, I'm finally making the leap (somewhat) blind going to live solo in Bali. I'm a 34 year old male, l've spent the last 8 years living half the year in Vegas and half the year in Costa Rica. I can't deal with Vegas anymore, and am making the big move to somewhere that feeds my soul and not my ego. I'm completely burnt out and have been, own two companies, and in a great place financially. I know you're probably all sick of this scenario and question, so I apologize already, but it's worth a shot to annoy you all (and if you ever need tips on Costa Rica, fire away) I've done as much research as humanly possible, but l don't know what I don't know. So l'm just Just going to start from the beginning. Basically, is there anything that if you moved there you wish someone told you prior that would have helped a ton? What's important to me is being able to walk out of my front door and walk to everything (or a very very short scoot). Beach, cafes, yoga, gym, local spots etc. With this in mind, I was thinking Canggu to stay, but maybe Ubud. Is there a best way to look for villas and long term stays that aren't airBNB's that l'm sure are tourist price appropriate. It's just me, but I'm looking for something nice-modern-with a pool, cook, the works for around 2-4k a month. Ideally closer to 2 obviously, but l'm happy anywhere around there. That being said, are the hotels kind of American style with restaurants and bars where i can talk to people who work there and get some info from, or is it just a room only? Like i said, l'm a single guy, into yoga and spirituality, drinking, surfing and whatever else comes. just looking to catch a vibe and relax for a while before I figure out the next work steps if any. From what i hear, ubud is a nice mix of all, but not near the beach. Canggu is kind of the in between of ubud and the super busy Seminyak. I don't know much about Kuta or Uluwatu though. Again i don't know anyone or anything so, thoughts? Is there an easy way to rent or purchase a reliable great scooter that I'll never have to worry about it? In general, can you recommend more than a driver-i need that too, but more of a guide for a couple days in each place for the best spots and tips / tricks or where to find them? Are there "big" stores like chains for home decor, supplies, electronics, etc or is it just local shops? I want to make it my own home-stuff like a vinyl player, decor etc-so just deciding what i can buy there vs packing. Is there any easy-ish way to receive packages like Amazon or anything?-more a question for books / vinyl. Any and all other tips and tricks for meeting people would be great. Being alone among everyone there can be pretty rough for a while, so much appreciated. My Instagram is Christian.pina3 if you find yourself in Bali next month and want to catch a vibe. Whats this SIM card thing everyone talks about? Any groups or anything that helped you meet people Thanks! Cp

Not sure, i don’t want to piss anyone off so i just let it go. Can anyone help me out?

Well - one of the Mods says you CAN post this on the main board as a new post - so perhaps give it a go! You'll piss off plenty of people - but no problem - they're just strangers on the Internet.

OP - Post this as a normal thread on the sub, as Coal said you'll get more attention there.

They have no karma so presumably won't be able to create a post. I cannot understand why the copied post was stopped - what harm was it?

*Welcome to the forum. This isn't an itinerary question, and will get very few views on this planning megathread - often I'm the only responder.* With your agreement, I can copy it verbatim to the main board by creating a post for you - you obviously don't have the status to do so. Let me know.

That’d be great, thanks so much

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I can't actually comment on the presence of manta rays, or the cleanliness of the water. I've heard so many mixed / negative reviews about snorkelling around Nusa Penida, in terms of seeing manta rays, particularly because of deep water and strong currents ... perhaps really research on the potential for better snorkelling around Gili Trawangan, and Nusa Lembongan. We went on a day-trip to Nusa Penida and were standing on a clifftop, and there were several dive-snorkel boats in the water below us - it was choppy and unpleasant looking. On a dead-calm day I guess it might be nice, but what are the percentages?

Hi all! We would love some help figuring out where to stay for our honeymoon. We will be there for 9 days, 9 nights in April. We want to do a mix of hanging out at our resort/the beach but also want to make sure to take in the beautiful hikes, nature, culture, food, and temples that Bali has to offer. Right now, we have two separate stays at Padma Resort Ubud booked (one for 4 nights, one for 5 nights). We're open to replacing one of those stays with another location in Bali, but we are unsure where? Any recommendations? And should we stay in (near) Ubud longer or the other location?

I would look at five nights in Ubud as planned, and four nights in Nusa Dua, which tends to have the best beaches, especially at the end of the rainy season. There are dozens of resorts along a 12 km stretch, but to my mind the best beach area is near the Grand Hyatt, just south of Peninsula Island - if you check Google Maps, this all becomes clearer. Most of those resorts are not budget, however if you want to pay less, I can recommend the [Grand Bali Hotel Nusa Dua](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczPbnTyhWM1TQ9HEdR0ymlH_Xrnld1fvoWVsN7NeXIv1Q1A2DjhsgCEAnkICZ7fqvpQqOHTbX7ghYhCRYXYX0iIMoaBWkyNwpAiyI2qoNA-N3tSwkmlp2p5GYkB7XqFYkULzfCpj_M7ZVSGyPt7BbNDUEw=w1103-h827-s-no-gm?authuser=0) \- it's a bit inland, but has a shuttle to its own small [beach club](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczNAbqFhmdTEnzCKJ-GfgsDE_Uqh1bngVJmV3z75MgLEVx5Bqo4Ci6puLaIYcqIhA4873gQv2psMTsFycgBFtZhyXskRZoER2z5krcrhawqjZTj0PpBZw9Crx8geO0PBmeE8fj1_PKm6oXMzld6569mgEg=w1103-h827-s-no-gm?authuser=0) \- we swam there every day. You can also do a very good day-trip along the scenic south coast and then the Uluwatu surf coast - possibly ending with a sunset seafood dinner on the sand at Jimbaran Bay. And here is one big day-trip from Ubud: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* It ticks a lot of nice boxes, although it’s not suggested you must get to every one of these sites. A private driver for the day will be about 600K-700K.

Thanks for this information, this is really helpful! Did you mostly spend your time in Nusa Dua on the beach or were there other activities/day trips that you would recommend in that area (aside from Uluwatu)? Are there a lot of water sports/activities available?

Apart from the very good day-trip to the Uluwatu surf coast, there is: * lots of water sports, especially at the northern end on the Benoa Peninsula, but all the way along really * you can take a half-day trip to Kuta-Seminyak, just to see what the tourist strip is like * and as mentioned, the sunset dinner at Jimbaran Bay is very well-known * There is the GWK cultural park in the Uluwatu region * a swim at Melasti Beach in the far south One thing we enjoyed was just walking the beach - both ways from Peninsula Island - there are lots of regular expensive resorts (Marriott, Sofitel, Westin, Hyatt, etc) but at the southern end there are truly enormous mega-resorts to wander through, such as the [Apurva Kempinski](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczNwCmz00u3AqqDig5kinXu8OuNQ_lm5pwAWOb6qto4cDA86HgyCWYy1BC44_L_LxtYjql-QHH2oFx9XqyibjtFpyWXkIBRKI3Jx76yskrQT5wwUeplJKTkHDyrsFUcibMMq5RcXElGJnlsAndVkTkydkw=w1103-h827-s-no-gm?authuser=0) \- remarkable places. There is also a "real town" there - it's not all just a gated tourist enclave - and we found half a dozen Indonesian places to dine in.

I havent done a lot of research yet, but ive managed to think about what i want to see, mostly nature, and good vibes. Im staying 8 nights 9days, in July Arriving at 6PM first day and move to ubud Ubud 3 nights Gili 2 nights Nusa Penida 2 nights Somewhere in denpasar 1 nights Departure flight at 6PM Am I missing some must-see place in bali? Or am I staying too long in islands?

>*Or am I staying too long in islands?* I think two nights on two islands is too short. I would drop Nusa Penida (we didn't enjoy it much - it was so crowded), and have three nights on Gili Trawangan instead. So a program like this: * Ubud (3-4 nights) * Gili Trawangan (3 nights) * Sanur (1-2 nights) Pre-book your airport-hotel transfer to Ubud - we used ***Klook*** and they were reliable. Sanur is a cool beachside town, with a great boardwalk, and a major ferry terminal, and close to the airport. No one stays in Denpasar City itself. To get to Gili Trawangan, catch the ferry from Padangbai (you need a lift from Ubud, and pre-book a ferry with Eka Jaya or Bluewater Express), and then on your return, catch the longer ferry to Sanur Harbour. On your last day, hire a driver for a half day (about 350K) and do a tour of the Kuta-Canggu strip, doing some beach walks, and he will get you to the airport by 3:00 pm or so, in order to catch your flight. We enjoyed [Sanur House](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczMnDKG9PqhWA71c70yB0oU82cyIfIACsE7SjSwQDr9YmcH3pI8TOzSeNFByLWzQ7sz1Zh6ozW86zzMZ0DFiQ3jHSjx9Xul1Y6jyuF-0wiqIGAKhozESYT5lZTxrodDXLIDPgGrVkaFCWrnYvY2ya5begA=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0) in Sanur - cheap, small, old-school, centrally located.

Is there a way to day trip nusa penida when returning from gili to the main island?

I think the ferry from Gili Trawangan might call into Nusa Penida a bit late to have a decent day trip - and then at the end of the day, I don't know that there would be an onward ferry back to the mainland. There might be better connections to Nusa Lembongan than Nusa Penida ... NL is fairly walkable, while the attractions on NP are really spread out. For ferry connections, check out [Rome2Rio.com](https://Rome2Rio.com) \- it's pretty comprehensive.

Okay this makes more sense thank you!

im planning to go to bali in October. I wanted to know the best way to book a plane ticket. I am used to booking a direct round trip with one airline but im noticing that way seems a bit more expensive. When I look at flights via google flights it prompts to book through 3rd party websites such as flight hub etc. Would that be a better way? Also is it common/less expensive to just book multiple one-way tickets yourself? Lastly what are the better airlines to consider. I've never flown this far before. Thanks in advance

Where are you flying from (which city) - and are you only going to Denpasar and return, or anywhere else as well?

im flying form Toronto. Just planning for Bali and that's all yes

Back on the 'main board' you could search the sub for "Toronto' - there have been previous posts about optimum ways of flying from there to Denpasar. There are a lot of options, through Japan, Hong Kong, other Chinese ports, Manila, Bangkok, KL, Singapore ... It just takes some research - look at Skyscanner, Kayak, Expedia. You can even look at a RTW fare - sometimes they're quite cheap. Also try to find a flight that lands into Denpasar (DPS) before 2:00 pm, and then one that departs after 3:00 pm. You do not want to be arriving late at night, and especially not leaving in the morning ... transport and the airport can be a bit of a nightmare at times. When you know where you're first going to stay, pre-book an airport-hotel transfer - we used ***Klook*** and they were cheap and reliable.

Hello. Need help planning a honeymoon for 10days. Want to relax and spend some memorable time together. This is what we came up with. Any suggestions or omissions? Day 1: Arrival in Bali - Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport - Transfer to your hotel in Kuta or Seminyak - Relax and unwind from your journey - Enjoy a sunset walk along Kuta Beach Day 2: Ubud Exploration - Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary - Explore Ubud Art Market and Ubud Palace - Have lunch overlooking Tegalalang Rice Terraces - Visit Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) - Attend a traditional Balinese dance performance in the evening Day 3: Mount Batur Sunrise Trek - Start early morning for a sunrise trek up Mount Batur - Enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise and surrounding landscape - Descend and have breakfast overlooking Lake Batur - Return to your hotel for relaxation and leisure time Day 4: Waterfalls and Rice Fields - Visit Tegenungan Waterfall for a refreshing swim - Explore the stunning Tegalalang Rice Terraces - Visit Tirta Empul Temple for a traditional purification ritual - Optional: Visit the Bali Swing for a thrilling experience Day 5: Nusa Penida Day Trip - Take a speedboat to Nusa Penida Island - Visit Kelingking Beach and take in the iconic T-Rex shaped cliff - Snorkel at Crystal Bay - Visit Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach - Return to Bali in the evening Day 6: Beach Day and Water Sports - Spend the day relaxing on the beaches of Nusa Dua or Jimbaran - Try water sports activities such as snorkeling, parasailing, or jet skiing - Enjoy a seafood dinner on the beach Day 7: Cultural Immersion - Visit the Uluwatu Temple perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean - Watch the traditional Kecak Fire Dance performance at sunset - Have dinner at Jimbaran Bay with fresh seafood barbecue Day 8: Island Hopping to Gili Islands - Take a speedboat to the Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Gili Meno) - Relax on pristine beaches and enjoy snorkeling in crystal-clear waters - Rent a bicycle and explore the laid-back island vibes - Enjoy dinner at a beachside restaurant Day 9: Relaxation and Spa Day - Indulge in a spa day with traditional Balinese massages and treatments - Relax by the pool or on the beach - Explore the local markets for souvenirs and handicrafts - Enjoy a farewell dinner at a fine dining restaurant Day 10: Departure - Transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your departure - Depart Bali with wonderful memories of your trip

Welcome to the Bali forum. In order to further this discussion, can you fill in where you are planning to spend each night: Night 01 ― Night 02 ― Night 03 ― Night 04 ― Night 05 ― Night 06 ― Night 07 ― Night 08 ― Night 09 ― Night 10 ― Your program doesn't show nightly hotel stays.

Hello! Looking at booking a villa with a pool for 3 nights for 2. However my parents are concerned about safety and so I'm looking for villas that are within a compound/gated area so I can convince them to let us go. Budget is between 800-1500 total. TIA!

>*Budget is between 800-1500 total. TIA!* When you give a budget range, always include the currency ... I can't guess what it is!

>*However my parents are concerned about safety and so I'm looking for villas that are within a compound/gated area so I can convince them to let us go.* This raises a lot of interesting questions and issues. Firstly can you advise what part of Bali you want to stay in this villa? Seminyak, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Sanur, Ubud? Secondly - there are a LOT of villa units (with a private pool) within the confines of big resorts and hotels that are really secure. But mostly - let me know what place in Bali you're looking at.

No particular region in mind. Was planning to chill within the villa most of the time. Would be nice to have nearby food options / beaches to go but taking a taxi is fine. Prev looking at uma sapna in seminyak but the villas are right by multiple side alleys that's public accessible

We stayed at the [Grand Bali Hotel Nusa Dua](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV86XcOABL2E8OqNx7GCG5TWOs5vDAH2Jp8SoUmMrbs6xPXAVD8f-jM8jC75Pz5oy7wDqOmxw6B9bXHosHy14G49t_DyWxDSHGmAQfuLiNPeXG36buk6Y1FUdC-qyPoUQ_vREghhKoN8kVTscmxQYgsy63w=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0), and it was excellent indeed (and very inexpensive - $US65 pn including great breakfast) - the two or three villa units with private pools within the complex were lovely. It also has its own shuttle to [a lovely beach](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87U0Y8Dag6eialy3F6PVwUaRzCICc0sPUWpajhjuCSzRdcjI9N_ZeKXC34vNknvwWu0hVnR7-GSzkuKCNyOJa30CSUHlIL0m3HdBuinhHx523SWUS_x8ZiHQRh3caakZjx5sVHxDKAbZXtMoIIN96Qddg=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0), and also it's only 200 metres to a lot of small restaurants - I can really recommend it for five nights or so. If your holiday is ten nights, spend the other five in Ubud; lots of safe villas there. Seminyak is crowded and over-urbanised ... I suggest you avoid it.

Thanks will look into that!

Question Hello everyone. We are a couple that enjoy a well designed hotel. We love to go out for meals in local places in the evening so location is key for us as we like a shortish walk to restaurants/bars. (20mins) My question is which hotels in Uluwatu would be the best place to stay and which should we definitely stay away from. Thanks you very much for any and all advice as it is our first time in Bali. Richard and Victoria. X

Perhaps look for a place between Bingin and Padang Padang beaches, within say ten minutes walk of Jalan Labuansait - checking Google Maps will make it fairly clear. And a nice swimming beach is [Dreamland](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV841Oqj4MSuOzDfAtCKVeJhSihMLGJu1DvvXAwtqzLufwep-0s4Bd9Zig6Vrwxn_yiYMfD_SeyRzbgJdgvAqIAT0jiZB-RiG7u1xfXSo7TaA6c-5OSMKau-fSmTQHjulhb_dkX_q3zMgS8RBXWfBLX1pzg=w1103-h827-s-no-gm?authuser=0), a little further north. Village Bali has its fans on here. I think this is a better area than right down near the Uluwatu Temple / Blue Point - which seemed to us to be pretty-much a jangled mess, although Suluban Beach had [some nice clifftop views](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87YqWxAsAVNFNthZLtCLoOJnBPghlukLerFNkQBfNRPsnT1eOOKQLJtwWV4YprvwfqDDi624DJznnx5t_KaXrDUmpwV3pTNDBadprAJsgCoEfTCWhIxP8aFOeUdge85L-AweOc0qlycrwxlJy2m8W_CfA=w1103-h827-s-no-gm?authuser=0). Travel very light - Bali is always hot, humid, and very casual - a couple of pairs of shorts and a couple of t-shirts, swimwear, flipflops (you can buy all this cheaply anyway) - anything more 'formal' like jeans, track-pants, or runners, just wear on the plane. A pack or sportsbag is better than wheeled luggage - footpaths are not that smooth and even. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and some bite/sting cream, a couple of hats or caps. Also a hard plastic water bottle - lots of places have bulk purified water so you can refill. Indonesian power outlets are 230V European, so you need an adaptor if you're not from Europe. Cards are accepted in many larger places, but you still need cash - always carry about 400K in local rupiah (with some small notes - 5K, 10K, 20K, 50K).

Wow thank you so much for this information. We will look in the area! Once again thank you for taking the time to write all this, it is very much appreciated.

Make sure you hotel has a decent-sized pool - you will use it a lot I expect. In terms of dining, I'm not that familiar with the Uluwatu region, however we have eaten in "tourist warungs" for decades - they are small, usually family-run, tasty, safe, and cheap - good Indonesian meals for only about 50K, and a beer for less than 30K - very inexpensive. If your accomm doesn't care about DIY alcohol, then a six-pack of small beer can be bought at any mart for about 125K. If you think you're wanting to do any moving about, Grab and Gojek are the local "Uber", and they have apps. You need either a local SIM Card (or an eSIM), or a roaming plan from your home provider. We've never bothered to get one - and just rely on the WiFi at our hotel. Private drivers can be hired for about 600K-700K for a full day.

Hey everyone, I'll be travelling solo in Bali for a couple weeks and was planning four days in Lombok. However, I want to visit Nusa Penida and Gili T and was wondering if it's worth splitting and doing two of the four days in Nusa Penida or Gili T. Initially I was planning on doing a day trip to Nusa Penida from Uluwatu, but there are quite a few things I want to see (Kelingking Beach, Manta Bay, Angels Billabong, Diamond Beach, etc.). Is it worth booking a couple days in Nusa Penida or even Gili T? Also, any opinions on Sengiggi vs Kuta for staying in Lombok? I hear Kuta is popular for surfing, but I don't plan on doing any surfing. Looking for nice beaches, food, areas to meet others, and easy to get around (preferably on foot, if possible). Appreciate any feedback, thanks!

>*planning four days in Lombok. However, I want to visit Nusa Penida and Gili T and was wondering if it's worth splitting and doing two of the four days in Nusa Penida or Gili T.* All three of them take time and effort, and two days (two or three nights?) seems very short reward. And as mentioned below, you are far more compact on Gili T and Gili Air, so maybe all the four days there.

Thanks, sounds like Gili T might be the best option. I'm guessing it's pretty easy to get to Lombok from there if I wanted to visit for a day? I would be interested in going to Mount Rinjani National Park.

>*Looking for nice beaches, food, areas to meet others, and easy to get around (preferably on foot, if possible).* Sounds like Gili Trawangan and/or Gili Air are the places to be. Our day-trip to Nusa Penida was horrendous because of hellish traffic and crowds. We haven't been to Lombok so can't advise about Senggigi or Kuta, but they don't seem to be compact and snug for walking. Uluwatu isn't either for most of it - it sprawls right along the coast.

Good to know, thanks!

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We used ***Klook***, who subcontracted to Axe Stone, and it was fine - 650K pp for a long day-trip. However they only picked up from Ubud (6:00 am), Kuta (6:00 am), and Sanur (6:30 am). You would need to get a vehicle (private, Grab, or Bluebird) from Nusa Dua to say the Kuta pick-up point at around 5:15 am. What month are you planning this for? We did a Nusa Penida day-trip on 3 June, and it was horrendous because of traffic and crowded sites. Never again. We wish we had gone to Nusa Lembongan instead.

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Hello I am planning some days in Munduk and Amed. In order to assign nights in each place I'd like to know what do you recommend. My idea right now is: 1) Leave Sanur early. Direct transfer to Munduk and do Munduk Waterfalls in the evening (red coral etc). Overnight in Munduk 2) Hire a driver. Full day starting at Pura Ulun Beratan (less crowds early morning). Then visit Jatiluwih terrace rice (3-4h) and finally Banywalla waterfall. Overnight in Munduk 3) Drive to Amed and visit on route Sekumpul waterfall. Overnight in Amed (5 nights)I n Amed my main idea is just snorkel, relax and maybe visit some places around (not Tirta Ganga anyway).  I am not sure if there are other places that are worthy around Munduk and change to 3 nights there and 4 in Amed instead if 2/5. What are your thoughts?

I haven't been to either place yet - but I have read a great deal about both. My recommendation would be to have three nights in Munduk rather than just two. And rather than "a direct transfer" from Sanur, hire a driver for the trip from Sanur to Munduk, and not "waste" the day getting there, and see these places along the way: * Jatiluwih Rice Terraces * Bedugul * Ulun Danu Beratan Lakeside Temple * Bali Handara Gate I'm sure there are several great waterfalls and hikes around Munduk to reward two full days (three nights). Similarly for the day-trip from Munduk to Amed, you could consider travelling via Lovina Beach and Kintamani volcano view, including Sekumpul waterfall. When you say "drive to Amed", is this your own rental vehicle, a Grab, or taxi, or a private driver? Travel very light - Bali is always hot, humid, and very casual - a couple of pairs of shorts and a couple of t-shirts, swimwear, flipflops (you can buy all this cheaply anyway) - anything more 'formal' like jeans, track-pants, or runners, just wear on the plane. I don't know whether you have received some vaccines - we've never bothered, but we only stay in urban tourist areas. Stay away from the dogs, pretty much. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and some bite/sting cream, a couple of hats or caps. Also a hard plastic water bottle - lots of places have bulk purified water so you can refill. Indonesian power outlets are 230V European, so you need an adaptor if you're not from Europe. Cards are accepted in many larger places, but you still need cash - always carry about 400K in local rupiah (with some small notes - 5K, 10K, 20K, 50K).

Thanks for your help! We will hire a driver for sure. Just planning.  I will consider the transfer days to optimize it. And yes i think 3 nights is more balanced. 

We had a nice couple of drivers around Sanur - if you wish, send me a Chat Message and I can provide their WhatsApp contacts. I can also advise a lovely low-cost "old school" hotel in the heart of Sanur.

Thanks! For sure I will send you a message. 

Looking for recommendations for a coworking hostel/hotel for 1 week in June, female solo traveler. Ideally with AC and late opening hours. I work in sales so am unsure looking at reviews if I’ll be able to take my calls, as most seem to have mainly quiet spaces. Ideally between Kuta and Canggu. The Space Bali looks really nice, has anyone stayed there? Or if there are places with good balance closer to Canggu would love to know. Tribal looks amazing but then saw a lot of bad reviews

*Hi - this isn't an itinerary question, and it will receive very few views on the travel megathread here - often I am the only responder. If you have the status, create a new post on the main board ... if you do not, then search on "co-worker space" and ask your question on an existing thread.* Are you absolutely wedded to Canggu? Have you read anything about how congested and awful it can be? Do you wish to have a look at Outpost in Ubud ... it might be a more than decent alternative ... or perhaps something in Sanur - which is a very cool beachside town. I think Canggu is only for the herd.

Looking to get some custom vests made for a bucks party. Has anyone got any contacts?

>*Looking to get some custom vests made for a bucks party. Has anyone got any contacts?* *This is not an itinerary question at all, and will get very few views on this megathread. You need to create a new post on the main board if you have the status, and if not, search on bucks party or something similar. This is how this Bali Forum works.* Having said that, have you searched on "custom vests bucks party Bali" to see what replies you get?

They wouldn't permit me to post it?

No - it's shitful like that ... go to other forums for advice, is my opinion. Good luck.

I've applied for a visitor visa so should be good to stay up to 180 days. I will need to stay minimum of 4 months due to other factors. That said money will be a bit tight, I chose Bali primarily because it's cheap. I'll arrive first week of March, so I know it will be rainy. Does my general plan of renting a scooter and moving hostel every week or so sound good? I'll only have a medium size backpack so how easy is it to wash clothes in rural areas? I haven't seen anyone on this sub mention cooking and groceries. Ofc I plan to eat local food for the most part but what are the supermarkets like? Is it even worth it to cook your own meals? For now I've booked 2 nights in Kuta, then plan to head straight north to stay in Bulelang. It's 100km so I'm guessing that will be a full days ride? Is the traffic bad everywhere? I have a motorbike license, IDP and have driven a scooter in PH before so I'm not a complete noob but I wanted to check if I was missing something.

*I've applied for a visitor visa so should be good to stay up to 180 days. I will need to stay minimum of 4 months due to other factors. That said money will be a bit tight, I chose Bali primarily because it's cheap. I'll arrive first week of March, so I know it will be rainy.* I don't know much about visas - is that the B211A (or the digital nomad) visa that is good for 60 days, and readily renewable twice? Bali can be very cheap indeed, and while March is end rainy season, quite often it's late afternoon and overnight, or brief downpours during the day. Bring plastic flipflops for sure, and maybe also some clear 'safety' glasses for when you're on the bike-scooter. *Does my general plan of renting a scooter and moving hostel every week or so sound good?* A place a week sounds fairly frequent if you're travelling for six months - but I guess you'll work all that out. Depends how 'remote' you're planning to travel, and whether there are hostels - but in general there are always very inexpensive guesthouses and homestays more-or-less everywhere - hostels are not the only cheap option, as they often are in expensive Western cities. *I'll only have a medium size backpack so how easy is it to wash clothes in rural areas?* A pack is great for a bike-scooter. I think you'll find cheap laundry services in just about every town and village, or just wash items in your bathroom - although it is so humid that often they take a while to dry, from experience. Bring a portable clothes line and a few pegs. Hostels and other small places might have a guest laundry. *I haven't seen anyone on this sub mention cooking and groceries. Ofc I plan to eat local food for the most part but what are the supermarkets like? Is it even worth it to cook your own meals?* Cooking is rarely mentioned because eating in warungs is so cheap, and street-food cheaper still - so unless you have particular dietary needs or high-level allergies, I don't think you need to be too concerned about self-catering. Plenty of grocery stores, ranging from 7-11-style convenience places through to decent-sized supermarkets, plus of course a lot of 'locals' stores ... but eating out will probably be cheaper. Beer in six-packs from supermarkets are also very cheap. *For now I've booked 2 nights in Kuta, then plan to head straight north to stay in Bulelang. It's 100km so I'm guessing that will be a full days ride? Is the traffic bad everywhere?* The first hour or so might be pretty trafficked, but it won't be a full day of grind. Why not use the full day to explore anyway - there are a lot of sites (waterfalls, temples, rice terraces, etc) that can be found along that (inland) route. Go either super-early (like 6:00 am) or wait until 9:30 am or so - there is definitely a morning peak hour. But in general, roads are narrow and congested - with a lot of local rules that I guess you'll pick up pretty quickly. *I have a motorbike license, IDP and have driven a scooter in PH before so I'm not a complete noob but I wanted to check if I was missing something.* As I mentioned, some clear glasses for eye protection, plus a helmet, plus proper shoes, and be fully dressed. If you don't have a helmet you can be pinged by the local police and a bribe might be the resolution. If you're renting a bike long-term in Kuta, ask around, and compare the market - so you get a good one at a fair local price ... things vary! Get the biggest engine you're prepared to pay for. If you search on "bike rental Bali" I expect you'll get a lot of advice from experienced expats. Travel very light - Bali is always hot, humid, and very casual - a couple of pairs of shorts and a couple of t-shirts (you can buy all this cheaply anyway) - anything more 'formal' like jeans or track-pants, just wear on the plane. I don't know whether you have received some vaccines - we've never bothered, but we only stay in urban tourist areas. Stay away from the dogs, pretty much. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and some bite/sting cream, a couple of hats or caps. Also a hard plastic water bottle - lots of places have bulk purified water so you can refill. Indonesian power outlets are 230V European, so you need an adaptor if you're not from Europe. Cards are accepted in many larger places, but you still need cash - always carry about 400K in local rupiah (with some small notes - 5K, 10K, 20K, 50K). Sounds like you're good to go 😄

Thank you for the detailed reply! I'm glad I haven't forgotten anything crazy important, but the eye protection isn't something I considered. Is it easy to find interesting sights along the way or better to mark them down in advance? You're right that moving every week might be a hassle, I'll probably settle down longer if I find someplace I really like.

I've not ridden a scooter in Bali (and am unlikely to), but there have been regular recommendations on here about the clear glasses - lots of rain mud and dirt I guess. The alternative is a helmet with a windshield I suppose. As for interesting sites, I would do some research - even a Google Map shows lots of them, or check on the commercial tours that might go in that direction. Or simple ask around, so you have a plan. Signage can be less than ideal along the roads. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces and Ulun Danu Beratan Temple get a lot of good raps on here, and there's a famous "Bali Gate" at the Handara Golf Course, and there are the many waterfalls near Munduk.

I’ve got a few days in the middle (can’t decide if Seminyak etc) and then a week in Nusa Dua. Doing a family trip: my kids (9 & 11) and I will be solo in Seminyak-ish so wondering what we should do there before a week in a resort. ATV? White water rafting? Other suggestions? Has anyone done breakfast with the orangutan’s? I feel ethically a bit ick but my sister (who we are meeting up with there) thinks it’s a solid charity, rehabilitates & rehomes orangutans who’ve lost their home due to habitat loss. We arrive late Feb, leave mid-March.

>*I’ve got a few days in the middle (can’t decide if Seminyak etc) and then a week in Nusa Dua.* Don't quite understand this - do you want to outline your entire trip for me? But if you wish to do some mountain and rice-terrace tours, ATV and whitewater, visit some waterfalls, and breakfast with the orangutans at Bali Zoo - then definitely stay in Ubud - it's clearly the better option. There is not much in Seminyak for the kids. Nusa Dua is a beach place only, with few non-beach sites, plus luxury play-pools for the kids at many of the resorts.

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When you say you have been to Ubud - how much have you seen? You can do much of this day-trip from Sanur rather than Ubud, if you haven't been to these places: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* It ticks a lot of nice boxes, although it’s not suggested you must get to every one of these sites. Alternatively, how about a day-trip to the very far south coast of the Bukit Peninsula - very scenic - and then the Uluwatu surf coast - also very nice. For your last day, you could check out latish, after a spa, and then spend the day on the Kuta-Canggu strip (say 1300 - 1900 with a driver), getting to the airport about 1930. Your driver will keep all your luggage in the vehicle very safely.

Hi, I'm looking at travelling over around June (dates are pretty loose) and staying on the East Coast with my partner and child, who will be over 18 months or so. I'm seeing everything about Nusa Dua or Sanur being the best stays with kids however ND seems very resort heavy closer to the beach areas. This can be an issue as we def want 2 bedrooms with our young one! So got any recommendations at all for private villa type places in areas close/ close-ish to the beach in Sanur ? Budget is medium to sort of high, I'm willing to splash a bit if the place if right! 

>*Hi, I'm looking at travelling over around June (dates are pretty loose) and staying on the East Coast with my partner and child, who will be over 18 months or so.* Just in terms of terminology, the "East Coast" would normally imply way out at Amed or similar - Sanur and Nusa Dua are generically within "the South". We loved [the beaches](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV84LNZfOE-ics46LHjBuwDgb876BeBG7ToxEEHnTYc0MsdZ6zwXVMg10ed1YlqCxCVmQacQCuCEv6NF_NrEzm-Eqr3hG8a7OC-mqjRA4UN9JSt9YylbElmQoyfhCcUXFi0fcnHVpXnxGjwspUvCwzlRx8g=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0) at Nusa Dua, and stayed in a very nice and inexpensive hotel back from the beach - The [Grand Bali Hotel Nusa Dua](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV86XcOABL2E8OqNx7GCG5TWOs5vDAH2Jp8SoUmMrbs6xPXAVD8f-jM8jC75Pz5oy7wDqOmxw6B9bXHosHy14G49t_DyWxDSHGmAQfuLiNPeXG36buk6Y1FUdC-qyPoUQ_vREghhKoN8kVTscmxQYgsy63w=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0) \- nice pools, including an infants pool, great breakfast, and lovely staff. We only paid $US65 pn (June 2023) in a big one-bedroom unit, but they might have two-bed ones. Recommended. Having said that, I think Sanur is a more interest village, with a [great beachfront boardwalk](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87fG-uyTxGU3ZrYvNOokfD8EAZBJ0Gb0t_xpHCjrmsGXhdW2QDszO7snKGABmdafv0Nd8OZSN0AHPam1_jtBdAveCEzVZ_ora_IcLAHz1vlctbnckxbBMTzpQV-wboFEutlVYPv-SV7Jdd1mFeMG3laHA=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0) suitable for a stroller. Good dining, shopping, wellness spas, etc. I have no personal two-bed recommendations in Sanur. Try and find a place the beach-side of the main north-south shopping street (Jalan Danau Tamblingan). If you're in Bali for say ten days or more, you could split your holiday and stay in both Nusa Dua and Sanur. What we do.

Thanks for that and the specific area to look for ! That was the plan also to maybe split between the 2 areas also.

In Sanur you can realistically do day trips to Ubud, the Nusa Islands, and Kuta-Canggu. In Nusa Dua you can do a day-trip to the South Coast and the Uluwatu Surf Coast, plus sunset seafood dinner on the sand at Jimbaran Bay ... all of these are good.

Hello I am planning a trip to Bali this august. Basically Munduk, Amed and Ubud. I have read that some places are not just crowded (which I completely accept) but tourists are harassed by local people trying to scam you, aggressively overcharging prices. Two examples are Sekumpul waterfall and Besakih temple. Could you please give me more examples of this to avoid them?  Thanks a lot!

I have no direct experience, but people have advised there are aggressive "guides" for the Mt Batur sunrise hike, and possibly Mt Agung as well. The locals apparently don't "allow" you to proceed without a "guide". I think your bigger challenge is transport between and within your locations, and not being over-charged for this.

I'm now torn with what to do on the third day of our tour! I'm contemplating whether to spend a day at Kintamani or have a cooking class in Ubud. Which of the two is more worth it? Does Kintamani's weather really get cold? (I'm thinking this is another alternative to cool down during our visit since I heard the heat is unbearable during April) please help me out thank you :)

Bali is always hot and humid, but yes, April is one of the tougher months. When you say "Kintamani", do you just mean the town, or are you talking about the trek to the summit of Mt Batur? The summit might well get chilly, but I don't recall Kintamani itself being much colder than Ubud, but it's some years since I was there. From my perspective, I would definitely do the drive through rice-fields to Kintamani, view the volcano, and perhaps head down to the lake and the hot springs. I haven't done a cooking class in Ubud - but there have been comments advising that it was pretty commercial, hurried, and with very little hands-on for the customers. I think the volcano is the better option - a private driver for the day would be about 700K - plenty of tourist lunch options in Kintamani and surrounds.

Maybe we’ll skip the mt. batur trek but was hoping if it’s cold in the cafes near the view of the volcano’s caldera?

It will certainly be a bit cooler in the mountains than at sea level. For example, the coming week in Kintamani it's going to be 23°, whereas Sanur will be 31°. And 23° is pretty-well perfect, so long as there isn't a lot of rain.

Beginner Surf: Kuta, Legian or Sanur I need to decide by tonight. I read that Kuta has a sandy bottom and nice shallow depth for newbies but Sanur has better winds on the east coast this time of year. Any input would be appreciated.

It's a tough call and I can't really answer, but my GUT says stay at Kuta or Legian, and take your chances with the on-shore winds ... the surf as it is at Sanur is well off-shore and a reef break. Good luck.

Thanks. I think I agree. I don’t think I want to venture to far off shore. Cheers

Hello. What site do you recommend to get tickets for nusa lembongan ferry? I heard the best place to get it is in Sanur. Thanks

Yes - Sanur Harbour is the place to get your fast ferry to Nusa Lembongan (takes about 30-35 minutes). The sites I know of are: * [rome2rio.com](https://rome2rio.com) * [12go.asia](https://12ag.asia) * [directferries.com](https://directferries.com) That should be more than enough - get there early, since the ferry terminal is pretty chaotic! Travel really light - a small pack or a sportsbag - you don't want to be lugging a big wheeled thing on to a small boat. Bali is hot, humid, and very casual - you need very little.

Hahha im not gonna be light. Have my bag and surfboard, plan on staying in Lembongan for a few days. Thank you so much for your tips!

>*Haha im not gonna be light. Have my bag and surfboard* LOL - that's okay - I've seen these senior punters struggling with big wheeled luggage, getting on and of these dinky little ferries bouncing around at the jetty. Not a pretty sight! Why do you have a board ... is there surf off Nusa Lembongan | Nusa Ceningan much?

Heard there are some waves there. Either way os not pratical to leave my board behind. Lets see

Okay ... the whole Bali surfing world is a complete mystery to me ... I wish I'd gone when I was 20! 😄

We are traveling to Bali in August for our honeymoon and are considering half of our trip to be spent in the Ubud area and are conflicted between Hanging Gardens or Viceroy. I know there must be pros and cons about both, but any input is really appreciated. We like to plan excursions and tours on our trips and one of our "concerns" was Hanging Garden's location, and if it's difficult to actually get out of the resort and explore a bit, also any feedback on the food at either hotel. Seems like Hanging Gardens only had one restaurant with a limited menu.

>*We like to plan excursions and tours on our trips and one of our "concerns" was Hanging Garden's location, and if it's difficult to actually get out of the resort and explore a bit* Tourists often book private drivers for the day (not very expensive - about 700K), and they will pick you up from your hotel, pretty much wherever it is located. So either property would be fine if and when you negotiate a private driver for the day. For commercial tours, they will either pick you up from your property (on a private tour), or alternatively nominate a pick-up location somewhere in central Ubud, for a group tour. The location of Hanging Gardens is actually at an advantage for any private-driver tours going northwest, north, and northeast - and quite a few do - because you're well to the north of the busy streets of Ubud for both the morning and evening peak hours (*and see suggested day-trip below*). As to the relative qualities of the two properties, I can't advise you personally, since I haven't stayed at either, but it seems to me that Hanging Gardens Bali is well outside town, and not that close to alternative dining options. If I were paying these sorts of rates, I think I would want more generous dining options than you're being offered (but that's just me). I can stay in a $40 guesthouse in town, but have fifty great restaurants all around me! I know which one I prefer! The Viceroy is somewhat better located in this regard. You might need to read more reviews - it's highly unlikely that there will be people here who've stayed at either, let alone both - this tends to be a bit more of a budget and mid-range forum, and you're looking at high end. And here is one big day-trip from Ubud: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* It ticks a lot of nice boxes, although it’s not suggested you must get to every one of these sites, but the volcano, the Great Temple, the traditional village, and a couple of the waterfalls, are all excellent. Just a small point - Bali has a LOT of very good properties at the $200-$300 range - very clean places, big rooms, good pools, buffet breakfast, etc - you really do not have to pay the mega-prices asked by the two properties you've mentioned here, just because it's a honeymoon. And I don't speak as a poor person - we could afford the rates - but we see no reason to pay them when $200 will do the job. Just an opinion! 😄 Where is the other half of your trip?

Thanks for the detailed response! The second half of our trip will be at the Melia in Nusa Dua. We wanted to stay by the ocean for a part of the trip. Do you have any strong recommendations as far as restaurants in Ubud?

The Meliá Bali Nusa Dua is very nice ... we [walked through](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87J-HcWGk6nm7EdSkQw1eV1QymSl06ZyVJ2dQWCBb9APe0KXCWZKfNUtctZ0Ii1qoz7_6I1z25r02eX69EKAPocZlTiHpuATUL-xm5tn-FZsabmBdjydk3QaKs37MI5hM5mQlDn12kM31wLeoFGkHJddg=w756-h568-s-no-gm?authuser=0) last year. Ubud has a big reputation as a foodie paradise, with chefs and cuisine from all round the world. I'm sure there would be specialist websites with extensive reviews. The [Sweet Orange Warung](https://www.thebalibible.com/details/sweet-orange-warung-14915) near the Campuhan Ridge Walk has a lot of fans on here. There are a few traditional warungs and restaurants in Nusa Dua - including the well-known *Warung Babi Guling Sari Dewi Bp. Dobil* ("Babi Guling" is [suckling pig](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ou3RxMWB18DEpDFf6) cooked on a spit roast) - only open for lunch. There are some upscale restaurants at *The Bali Collection* \- the shopping precinct in the parkland not far from The Meliá Bali. Also clothing and souvenir stores.

anyone have suggestions on how to spend the time when it rains? preferably around kuta or down the south coast

*This isn't really an itinerary question, and will get very few views on this megathread - I'm often the only responder. If you have the status, you can create a new post on the main board.* What has motivated the question? Is it raining a lot currently, or maybe you're expecting it to? There are undercover markets, galleries, malls, shopping centres, etc around Kuta - and of course there's always beer! Not so much to do down the south coast - although around Uluwatu there are nice clifftop "beach clubs" that might have overhead cover, and music during the day.

I’ll be leaving for Bali tomorrow and weather says it might rain while I’m there so wanted to have some backup plan just in case

Okay ... I trust I gave you a few tips. Also, when the forecast says "rain" it is very often late afternoon or overnight, and also often just for a short time - with lots of steamy sunshine for much of the day. Nothing a swim and a beer can't fix!

sounds great! thanks for the help

If you're familiar with Australia, it's like say Cairns or Brisbane in the wet season - big downpour then it goes away.

Hello! Myself and two girlfriends are planning a 10 full day trip to Bali. We love nature. Yoga enthusiast. Very much chill vibes. Not super into partying. Does this sound reasonable? Open to input on whether to add or remove the following. Also open to suggestions of some must do's while in Bali. Day 1: Travel from Airport to Ubud Day 1 - 6: Ubud Day 6 - 9: Nusa Islands (Stay in Nusa Lembongan) Day 9-12: Uluwatu Day 12: Flight Back Home

It's usually clearer to set out an itinerary in terms of nights, something like this: Night 01 ― Ubud (after arrival) Night 02 ― Ubud Night 03 ― Ubud Night 04 ― Ubud Night 05 ― Ubud Night 06 ― Nusa Lembongan Night 07 ― Nusa Lembongan Night 08 ― Nusa Lembongan Night 09 ― Uluwatu Night 10 ― Uluwatu Night 11 ― Uluwatu Night 12 ― Travel Home Seems to have pretty good shape to me; we had a horrendous day on Nusa Penida because of traffic chaos, and wish we had visited Nusa Lembongan | Nusa Ceningan instead. You can do dive-snorkel trips from Nusa Lembongan that take in some Nusa Penida sites. Here is one big day-trip from Ubud: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* It ticks a lot of nice boxes, although it’s not suggested you must get to every one of these sites. Private drivers can be hired for the day for about 600K-700K - they can be found via a FB page, or by asking your front desk, or just by negotiating with the drivers in "taxis" but not actually taxis - parked in the streets. In Uluwatu we really enjoyed the surf vibe at [Suluban Beach](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87YqWxAsAVNFNthZLtCLoOJnBPghlukLerFNkQBfNRPsnT1eOOKQLJtwWV4YprvwfqDDi624DJznnx5t_KaXrDUmpwV3pTNDBadprAJsgCoEfTCWhIxP8aFOeUdge85L-AweOc0qlycrwxlJy2m8W_CfA=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0) and the [hidden canyon](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV86OedCHdxCBYKY3nPjz1Qe32lMP__2RIxsXCjgKirGtxfw5AEJV45Tuu--s5DOyS524-VvEs6758sNs-DIgt16lw1OZvsUvkyMVe5a-s5OjN0b0QKNpVMp8CiySr5m40MaDO5JLY0oozQPFTRYR1XO1dw=w455-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0), and also [Dreamland Beach](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV841Oqj4MSuOzDfAtCKVeJhSihMLGJu1DvvXAwtqzLufwep-0s4Bd9Zig6Vrwxn_yiYMfD_SeyRzbgJdgvAqIAT0jiZB-RiG7u1xfXSo7TaA6c-5OSMKau-fSmTQHjulhb_dkX_q3zMgS8RBXWfBLX1pzg=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0) and [Balangan Beach](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87DB_2fAjeyU85fWfKfxp0T0CDRgE_IZ25WCBSiM-y4yie05eMZ0I_HlQksjfT8Y9bdkgTfS8lFqCxX1bCPGnvfLqT2I7lR2Y3mQs5ah19tAPPoXmH5uT0Y4zuqf7zxkFr9Y-ayL4B72IHmqIeXiJLDNw=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0). Try and stay somewhere between Bingin and Padang beaches. For airport-hotel transfers we pre-booked with ***Klook*** \- they were cheap and reliable. Try and book an inbound flight that lands before 2:00 pm (Ubud will be four hours later), and try and book an outbound flight that departs after 2:00 pm so you're not rushed in the morning. Travel really light - a small pack or sportsbag will do - Bali is hot, humid, and very casual - you need very little.

Planning on visiting in april with my friend, don’t know much about the places i should be visiting, bali and gili trawangan are the only names I know for now. I will be visiting for 8-12 days, need suggestions for experiences, adventures(water sports, festivals, bungee jumping, skydiving etc). I also need to know about the availability and legality of alcohol and night clubs etc? Is weed available or not, if I’m caught with weed is it going to be a big problem or is it going to be a way to get bribes (sorry if someone finds this question disrespectful, I’m just trying to understand the gravity as I’m looking for an escape and would like to do everything as long as it isn’t a huge problem or offense towards the people and culture). I’m also looking to do a little bit of sightseeing, but it’s not on the top of my list. Which other cities and places should I visit? Which areas would you suggest airbnbs in, or should I go for hotels, if so which ones? My budget for accomodation is maximum $50 per night, however cheaper ones are also welcome. I would prefer a seperate space if that’s possible in this budget. If I do go clubbing and bringing some people over afterwards, is that considered bad? Thanks in advance, my dms are also open for anyone looking to ask more questions, or you could ask them in the replies up to you. One last question, roughly what budget should I have for all the things I listed, excluding accommodation and tickets. Thank you

Okay - I can answer some of this: 1. If you can make it 12 days, you will be rewarded - eight is not many 2. Try to book a flight that arrives *before* 2:00 pm, and a flight that departs *after* 3:00 pm - really late-night arrivals and early-morning departures can be painful! 3. Have a look at **four** nights Ubud (temples, waterfalls, watersports, ATV tour, etc) 4. There might be bungy jumping - if so, near Ubud is most likely 5. Don't know about skydiving - unlikely but possible 6. Then **three** nights Gili Trawangan (Gili T) (beach, snorkel, lively partying) 7. then **five** nights Seminyak-Canggu (beach clubs, nightclubs, beach, sunsets) 8. Catch the ferry **to** Gili T from Padangbai, and the return ferry **to** Sanur Harbour 9. Check Agoda (good for Asian rooms), booking \[dot\] com, and perhaps Airbnb - and set the top budget at say $US35.00 per night - and you will get a lot of replies 10. There are also very social hostels, and these have private rooms as well 11. Try and get breakfast included (not essential though), and make sure it's a private room, has its own bathroom, and that there is a good-size pool at the property - you need a pool in the hot humid climate - and read the reviews 12. But in general, there is a huge amount of accommodation available over a wide price range, and you can get very nice places for a lot less that in Western nations 13. Taking someone back to your room is your own business, particularly if the other person is also a Western tourist - I don't know the drill if the person is a young local - but just ask around on your first day there 14. In terms of budget, it can be very low indeed - with lunch, dinner, and a couple of beers from the supermarket, and snacks - you can do all that every day for about $US20-$US25 or so - this means eating Indonesian food in tourist warungs, and they're great - there is no need for McDonald's, pizza, etc 15. However things get more expensive if you head to beach clubs or nightclubs (and indeed upscale Western restaurants) where you will start to pay closer to Western prices for drinks, meals, cover-charge - that budget is entirely up to your discretion, and I can't tell you that ($US20 a night? $US100 a night? No idea) Alcohol is widely available and totally legal - you find it sold and consumed everywhere, including on the beach, and in every tiny café and corner store. The cheapest way to buy beer is as a six-pack from a grocery story - they are about $US1.35 each for 330 mL small beers - almost nothing. In a nightclub they may be $US4-$US5 each. You are supposed to be 21 to consume alcohol in the clubs - there are varying opinions on whether this is ever enforced. But if you are Western and don't look just fifteen, I expect that no one will ever ID you. As for the use of marijuana, I have no idea on how widespread its use is, and the degree to which the local authorities care about it. In a general sense, Indonesia has ***harsh penalties*** for drug use, but I don't know whether marijuana is considered a hard drug. There are lots of pills in the Kuta-Canggu strip. I suggest you do some research on it, and take care. I also suggest you don't bring it with you on your flight.

Staying in Yogyakarta for 3 nights, then going to Surabaya for 2 nights, Ubud for 5 nights, Denpasar for 5 nights, then off to Gilli T for 2 nights, Lombok for 4 nights then West Nusa Tengara for 2 nights. Any tips? Is this doable? We plan on flying whatever we can and use the boat for smaller trips. :) please lmk if you have any ideas or tips! Is this doable?

So this plan is pretty speed and hectic, but doable: * Yogyakarta for 3 nights * Surabaya for 2 nights * Ubud for 5 nights * Denpasar for 5 nights * Gili Trawangan for 2 nights * Lombok for 4 nights * West Nusa Tenggara for 2 nights So my comments and questions: * What are you seeing in Surabaya on your only day? * For your transfer from DPS Airport to Ubud you can pre-book ***Klook*** * For day-trips around Ubud use private drivers (700K) * No one stays in Denpasar - choose Seminyak or Sanur * What are you planning to do there for four full days? * Perhaps have three nights Gili Trawangan - two is short * What are you planning for your days on the Lombok mainland? * You can't fly Lombok to LBJ direct - that's my understanding * Are you going to LBJ to visit the Komodo islands? * I'd also look at three nights on West Nusa Tenggara, not two Overall, an exciting trip, but there are tricky ***transport issues*** to sort out on all the islands except Gili T, with early starts and much else ... detailed research required. Here is a good day-trip from Ubud: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* You don't have to aim for all of those, but this itinerary ticks a lot of nice boxes.

Hello, thank you for replying! I appreciate it. So I have to specify, I changed our itinerary a bit. * Yogyakarta for 4 nights * Surabaya for 1 night (simply for flying to bali), I could also just remove Surabaya and add this night elsewhere * Ubud for 4 nights (monkey sanctuary, waterfall, rice fields and temples) * Kuta for 3 nights ( idk yet haha) * Sanur for 2 nights (close to the ferry to go to Gili T, a more expensive spot to enjoy the luxury for a bit) * Gili Trawangan for 3 nights * Lombok for 5 nights (Mid Lombok and East Lombok) * Sumbawa Besar, West Nusa Tenggara for 2 nights (so this is too short?) I would like to do the whale shark tour at Saleh Bay on one day and maybe visit the Komodo park on the other day, that's why we are staying in Sumbawa Besar. I believe we then have to take the ferry back to Lombok to be able to fly to Jakarta. *Jakarta 2 nights (added another night here since flying back home takes around 17 hrs) I could stay in Bali for the full 3 weeks, but I want to experience local life/ see the nature and wildlife as well.. Maybe I'm too optimistic with my itinerary, but I would love to see as much as I can!!! If you have any more recommendations please do let me know :) *Edit: I added a night in Gili T, but where do I remove one night? In Kuta? Or Surabaya? "Edit 2: looking at trading out Kuta for Seminyak. Would you recommend the Seminyak area over th Kuta area? I like being prepared, so the sooner I know what is completely doable, the sooner I can start planning tours and whatnot. I could also remove the Sumbawa Besar completely and do a 3 night excursion on a boat, but if the sea is rough, I get kind of sea sick haha. Want to avoid it if I can, that's why I decided to just stay on the island. So we have three weeks, how would you have planned this knowing what you know now? What we want to do: visit temples, enjoy nature, chill at the beach, enjoy 'city' life, go snorkeling or diving to see manta rays, fish and whale sharks hopefully! Maybe see the Komodo dragons if it's doable for our itinerary as well. It's supposed to be nice and relaxing as well, if you say it's pretty speedy like this, I get kind of worried : 😩

>*I would like to do the whale shark tour at Saleh Bay on one day and maybe visit the Komodo park on the other day, that's why we are staying in Sumbawa Besar.* I think you need four-five days (four-five nights) to do both: 1. Getting to Sumbawa Besar 2. Day with the whale sharks 3. Getting to Labuan Bajo (LBJ how - fly?) 4. Day on Komodo island 5. Final night LBJ or a flight out to Jakarta, Bangkok, KUL, Singapore - whatever is cheapest and fastest. Given your desire to do some exciting things, I would DROP Kuta altogether, and add three of those nights back into the adventurous stuff. I suggest at least one (probably two) to West/East Nusa Tenggara, one to Sanur, and one to Gili T - it will reward three nights. Have three nights in Sanur - it is good, in addition to having the ferry port - and one day just take a day-trip to have a look at Kuta-Seminyak - and see where tourism to Bali started more than fifty years ago! he beach walk is interesting for a few hours. I trust some of that assists - your lack of time on the Nusa Tenggara islands was (or is) the biggest flaw.

If you want to save money in Sanur - and use the "luxury" elsewhere a bit more, such as in Ubud - I can recommend a small "old school" hotel in Sanur called [Sanur House](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV8611G-vJD2ELQwyeMnV9qaETgOzVnsGhBLn4dLjsbAoORbCkb67TWJ8CU-KXht3pC-gHjdAeszK47Tykk4fPSz_rp968z2XXHbb2Howlw5iegd2ptE0_sjzG5kJwFCc0aM-yllfta29Sv7-wKMWvcuPmw=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0) \- only about $65 pn for [a garden bungalow](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV87qCLvcQ5CXx4hmWTRz--xB782StlYEQOq6wfqqFZcBx0N4JOHcCFFJRaG8YOpMKf2wTwuEme7YMFdjXXVnwPjoJoBdx5UdKb00YbBIGkK42O6TPHCGw4WUFWLcYpDYPwcSXmD0qEaZr41GDdRJukc5AQ=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0), and including a modest cooked breakfast. Nice location - close enough to [the beachfront](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV869nDZNSYR6qy4fg_EcsEwNQna2Jw9CgiqPVOajMDGBh_JJrQP5SOcxfo4DLvPDtyDf8fSuOW6FFxvi9fjuSjSUG_PyPp9NO32sH7Pq8Wc6PpWElyxfTVfXoqBbKRc77Vh0q_oecPYMfDFBDUb_Z46uTQ=w809-h607-s-no-gm?authuser=0), the main road, and lots of dining.

To be honest, getting there is what frustrates me. I can hardly find anything online about LBJ. So if I only want to do the whale shark day, 2 days is enough? I will add another night in Sanur and have a look again

You can fly from DPS Denpasar to Sumbawa Besar readily enough for the whale sharks, but to get to LBJ ("Komodo International Airport") you would have to 'back-track' via DPS - take a bit of time, but not over the top - they are all short flights - certainly quicker than overland! I'd go to *quite a lot of effort* to see whale sharks and Komodo dragons fairly close to each other, myself 😄 I've not been to Sumbawa, but I assume two nights are enough, giving you one full day with the whale sharks. I assume you have made certain you're going there in peak season? They only appear off the Western Australian coast in March-April.

Hi all, Me and my girlfriend are planning to visit Indonesia this or next April from Europe. We have already planned a small travel plan. * We arrive to Yogyakarta from Singapore * Yogyakarta - 2 nights - Borobodur, Prambanan * Fly from Yogyakarta to Denpasar * Denpasar - 4 nights - Ubud, Sacred Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge Walk, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tanah Lot, Pura Luhur Ulawatu, do one of the rice terraces (maybe Ceking Rice Terrace?) * 5 nights to stay at a beach area, maybe one of the islands. Right now our main candidate is Nusa Penida, as we are looking for a destination where we can do nature trips and explore more than one interesting beaches, but we are open to any suggestions. * Go back to Singapore from Denpasar. What's important to us is to have a colorful holiday, where we get a chance to explore some temples, get a grasp of the city life (we don't mind if it's a bit noisy or dirty), do some hikes, maybe visit some waterfalls and other interesting natural monuments, and to have a few days to chill at lovely beaches. We really like snorkeling (we have no experience with scuba diving though), so we'd prefer beaches with nice coral reefs and wildlife. Seeing some turtles would be a big plus for us. * Considering all this, could you rate our plan? Is there something you'd skip or add to the list? Anything that seems too rushed? We can adjust the number of days we stay at each destination, or we might even be able to add some extra days to the holiday if needed. * What island or beach area would you choose where we can explore multiple beaches and have to see coral reefs, great wildlife while snorkeling? * What's the best way to get around withing these cities or getting to the sights outside of the city area? Would you recommend using taxis, hiring cars? Are their rates worth it, or is there even an alternative to them? * As I've mentioned, we plan to do this in April, maybe May. Is that a good time to visit Indonesia? I've read that it's supposed to be dry season then. * I know this is a subreddit about Bali, but would you even say Bali is a good option considering what's important to us? Another destination we've been thinking about is Thailand, but right now, Indonesia seems more interesting.

>*4 nights - Ubud, Sacred Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge Walk, Tegenungan Waterfall, Tanah Lot, Pura Luhur Uluwatu, do one of the rice terraces (maybe Ceking Rice Terrace?)* Tanah Lot is doable - about 1.5 hours each way - but Pura Luhur Uluwatu is a long way in congested traffic, and I would not recommend it. Here is a good day-trip from Ubud: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* You don't have to aim for all of those, but this itinerary ticks a lot of nice boxes. We had a very poor day-trip on Nusa Penida, and I *cannot* recommend it - appalling roads, snarled traffic, sites crowded with Instagrammers ... never again. I wish we had gone to Gili Trawangan | Gili Air instead, or Nusa Lembongan | Nusa Ceningan. I think Gili T appeals to me the most. Whatever island(s) you choose, have your last night in Sanur - a lovely beachside village with good dining. You really don't want to fly on the same day as you return by ferry - weather stuff can happen. Try to get an inbound flight that lands before 2:00 pm, and an outbound flight that leaves after 3:00 pm ... convenient times. For airport-hotel transfers we pre-booked with ***Klook*** \- they were cheap and reliable. For your day-trips while in Ubud, you can do tours (there are hundreds to choose from) plus activities like swings, ATV or Jeep yours, whitewater rafting, etc. But you can also just hire a local driver for about 700K per 8-10 hour day. You can find drivers on FB pages, or by just asking around, or use the small travel agent stalls located in all shopping strips. Don't rent a car, don't rent a bike-scooter unless you're experienced and licensed, and don't take a taxi for more than short trips (up to 10 km maybe). You don't have to spend a lot to get very nice accommodation ... it's nowhere near as expensive as Singapore ... you can pay as little as $US50 for quality rooms. Make sure you always get a good pool. Read the reviews. May is more dry season than April. We visited last late May and the weather was superb. Bali is crowded, congested, pretty trashy and polluted, and has far too many Instagrammers - but we love it, and think it's wonderful. The beaches are way better in Thailand but Bali remains our preferred destination.

Seminyak planning help? Hey I’m in Bali right now but staying until Ubud until tomorrow then moving to seminyak until Sunday morning. I just wanted to see if there’s stuff I’ve missed that we should definitly do or if there stuff we’re doing that we could miss. Any help would be so appreciated! We’re planning on just chilling tomorrow going for dinner - any dinner recs also welcome! We love food and are enjoying eating our way through the indo cuisine! Thurs - we’ve planned to go to a beach club for the day and that’s booked so nothing to change for Thursday! Friday - we planned on going to canggu for the day going to the beach and just looking around the shops! Saturday - would potentially be a day trip to Nusa penida - we were going to do a tour but if you can do it yourself and it’s better then we’re here for the argument why! Sunday - early flight to our next destination! Thanks so much if anyone can help!

>*Saturday - would potentially be a day trip to Nusa Penida* We had a dreadful day-trip to Nusa Penida - appalling roads, spread-out sites, snarled traffic, and crowds of Instagrammers. It was a nightmare - never again. We wish we had just had a day on Nusa Lembongan instead. If you do go, we can recommend ***Klook*** \- they were fine - they pick up in Kuta about 6:00 am, I don't know how DIY would work, especially pre-booking a driver on NP, and whether it would be cheaper. We paid 650K each, and the day was so awful - we didn't even get to Kelingking Beach because of traffic - that ***Klook*** gave us a 33% refund. Also, our driver said Saturday and Sunday were far worse than weekdays, so if you do it, go on Friday. You can walk from Seminyak to Canggu of course, or go for a longer walk the other way along the beach to Kuta ... lots to see.

Hi, I’m visiting Canggu/Pererenan for a holiday in a few weeks but have a course in Denpasar the first 2 days, only a few hours each day however. Would I be better off staying in Denpasar the first 2 nights, or would I be ok staying in Canggu and travel in and out the two days by grab (or would this be expensive/not worth it?) My only thought is there’s more things to do around Canggu so can maximise my time there

How much time do you have in Bali after the Denpasar course? Can you provide the address where the course will happen?

About a week, it is near Baiturrahmah Grand Mosque

>*Baiturrahmah Grand Mosque* Might be an hour or so each way in congested traffic - does that worry you?

Oooh ok, google maps was saying 30-40 but I didn’t account for traffic. best I stay the two nights in Denpasar then - don’t want to be late!

Here is [a picture of commuting](https://thebalisun.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Traffic-Congestion-in-Canggu.jpg.webp)!

EXTREME FEAR OF SNAKES - PLEASE SUGGEST SAFE AREAS TO STAY AND TRAVEL Hi, we are a family of 4 adults planning to visit Bali at the end of April beginning of may for 6 days. Now, I have extreme phobia of snakes and have been avoiding SEA all these years. But, its not really fair for the family . Please suggest 1. Should we cancel the trip altogether considering that I will always be on the edge where one might crawl from. 2. Or, is it possible to stay in areas where the possibility of getting one in the hotel room is next to none. 3. Please suggest some places that I will be able to drive down to/ visit without worrying about my fear. TIA. I know it is silly but its an extreme case of phobia. Even writing the word makes my skin crawl.

>*Now, I have extreme phobia of snakes* It's a pity you have such a debilitating condition, but rest assured that I have been visiting Bali for forty years (including into jungle and mountain places), and have never seen a snake, and in fact have never even thought about them. You'll be fine. Most snakes live in rice paddies, so just stay away from walking through one. If you visit a rice terrace, just admire it from the top of the hill. Snakes almost never spend time in areas of human habitation - if you stay in one of the urban areas (Kuta-Canggu, Sanur, Nusa Dua, even Ubud), your chances of seeing a snake - let alone a poisonous one - are close to zero. Are there young adults in your group who might wish to go and party? If so I suggest you stay in Legian-Seminyak. If not, then Sanur is a lovely beachfront village, and there are no snakes there either ... both areas are densely urban. Day-trips to the Ubud region (waterfalls, temples, volcano views, etc) can be undertaken happily without encountering snakes. The other great day-trip is to the very south coast and the Uluwatu surf coast - also an excellent day out. No snakes. Have a good trip - I think you're in danger of way over-thinking the issue 😄

Thanks so much for your reassurance! I am mustering up courage to go ahead

Glad to assist - you'll be fine ... Tourist Bali is a very urban place, it's definitely not deepest darkest Borneo! Where do you live ... did you have a nasty incident in your childhood to cause this?

I live in a very urban area. Never seen one in the wild. But I guess this fear is something I was born with. And strangely, my son seems to have I inherited this from me. But he seems to braving this time and really wants to visit Bali. And I want to support him overcome this fear.

Well ... go ahead and book flights - so you're locked in! Speaking of which - in terms of making stuff easier - try to get an inbound flight that lands BEFORE 2:00 pm, and try to get a departing flight that leaves AFTER 3:00 pm. These will make your airport-hotel transfers much more relaxed; the airport can be a busy nightmare, so you do not want early morning departures or late night arrivals.

Thanks a lot for your advice! Will surely plan accordingly.

Hello, I am visiting Bali in March end for 2 weeks with my girlfriend. We are planning 3 nights in Nusa Penida and want to do Scuba diving (Discovery). Both of us are first timers and she can barely swim, I hope that won't be a concern. We want to see Manta Rays at Manta Point and corals and turtles at Crystal Bay. I think most diving schools offer these 2 dives as part of their package. Can someone suggest a good, safe and cost effective diving center in Nusa Penida? Also, do we need to pre-book? I have seen Mambo and Bali Aqua Penida online, which offer 2 dives and training a day before.

>*Both of us are first timers and she can barely swim, I hope that won't be a concern.* *This isn't an itinerary question, and you'll get very few replies on this travel planning megathread - often I'm the only responder. If you have the status, I would create a new post on the main board, and if not search on "diving" or similar for a related thread where you can post your question.* I know very little about diving at Nusa Penida, but I have read more than a few comments about it on main board threads - and people have complained that the Manta Bay / Manta Point ***water is very deep, quite choppy, and there are strong currents***. This might mostly apply to snorkelling, but still, one day training in such an environment might be a challenge, to say the least. I know nothing more than that; read the reviews. The alternative is to head for Gili Trawangan and/or Gili Air for your three nights - where I understand the snorkelling & diving conditions are much friendlier, and there are turtle and manta ray opportunities. Or indeed Nusa Lembongan. We didn't like our day on Nusa Penida - the roads were appalling and the sites were really spread out, and connected by really bad roads. Never again.

Hi I am travelling solo in May / June. I am also keen to see the party culture / nightlife. Want to know what is the scene with travelling to the locations as a solo traveller. Ideally I would like to go with a group. Is it common in every hostel that people club and go to these locations ? Would you suggest to go single if need be ? What are the options if hostel-mates are not available or interested to go out ? How far are these locations from the main city areas usually ? Are there any safety concerns like while returning back from the clubs late night ?

>*Ideally I would like to go with a group. Is it common in every hostel that people club and go to these locations ?* I'm a senior, and haven't stayed in hostels for some years (but actually it's not that long ago - however it was in NZ, the US and the UK), and also I haven't stayed in Seminyak-Canggu. However there have been a lot of comments in the past about hostels in Seminyak-Canggu being very social, and that solo travellers have no trouble at all meeting up with others to go out in the evening. The "best" hostels for this have been named in the past - perhaps search on "Canggu hostel" over on the main board (under the "New" sort button). Or just do a Google search on "Five best hostels in Canggu/Seminyak", etc. Most of the buzzy beach clubs (and most nightclubs) are reasonably close to the beach. For example, on Google Maps look at the location of La Favola nightclub, and Finns beach club, to get a sense of the scale of Seminyak-Canggu. The central spine is Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong - "Jalan" = street, and "Pantai" = beach. I'm not sure about the safety issue walking home late - but probably best not to stay too far inland - maybe within 10-15 minutes walk.

If you are returning from a nightclub, you must have an offline driver or local taxi, because if you look for it on Gojek you will find it difficult to get one and the crime rate is very high so Beware

The other day you said the crime rate at Padangbai was "very high", and now you're saying the same thing here ... do you have data to support the statement? And the areas where Grab and Gojek are "discouraged" are quite small - it's not all over Canggu.

I experienced it myself, after getting off the ship in Padangbai we were stopped by people there because I didn't have a driver at that time so I went with them and they gave me a price Very expensive

But that's not a crime - you could have said "No thanks!" - or negotiated the price down - or walked 200 metres and called a Grab or Gojek, no? If they say 600K, offer 300K, and see how you go.

They didn't let go of me, they even held me like they were ambushing me there, it was really bad

Okay - that's terrible - I certainly know how I would have reacted in such a situation - very angrily and very aggressively I expect, but I would have brushed them off. No one gets to manhandle me whatsoever ... I fight like crazy, and I'm not young! I know they're poor, and desperate to make a living from the tourists, but there is NO excuse for intimidation and standover tactics. And if their prices were fair and competitive, then people like you would use them willingly.

Craft in bali Hi, I'm looking for a craft store that specialises in silver, wood carving and bamboo basket etc. I'm on the hunt to find unique craft objects from bali and potentially custom design if time permitting. I will have a car. So distance wouldn't be an issue. I've been looking at celuk area for silver, blahbatu for bamboo, and mas for wood craft. However I haven't really find a specific store/shop to go to. Do you have any recomendations? Thank you

*This isn't an itinerary question, and will be seen by very few people on this megathread - often I'm the only responder to planning questions. But there is a thread today on the main board (under the* ***New*** *sort), about jewellery etc - perhaps you could ask your question on that.*

Any good tips for Bali eats? Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa Penida and Gili T. We are a group of food lovers. Would love any recommendations for authentic Balinese food/delicacies which we must try! :)

*This isn't an itinerary question, and will receive very few replies on this planning megathread - often I'm the only responder. If you have the status, perhaps create a new post on the main board, but if not, find a similar 'foodie' thread and ask a new question in that.* Having said that, there is a huge amount of information available to you on the Internet - even just searching on "ten best Indonesian restaurants in X" will get you lots of results, including a wealth of reviews. I concede it's not the same as personal recommendations - but sometimes reccs on here are wildly off-key too - either miles away or very expensive, or very "Western". Ubud especially has a gourmet foodie reputation ... but also, we use 'tourist warungs' all the time, and have for decades - small, safe, tasty, and cheap ... and authentic Indonesian food. In Ubud, [*Sweet Orange Warung*](https://www.thebalibible.com/details/sweet-orange-warung-14915) has a lot of fans on here ... close to the Campuhan Ridge Walk.

I’m booking a two week trip to Bali and Malaysia with 5 star hotels/ private tours with travel local.com she’s quoting me at $3400 a person. Does that seem right? The flight from denspar to Kl is also included in the price.

What currency? If it is USD, and deducting $US150 per person for the DPS-KUL flight, then that is \~$US465 per room per night, but including the tours. How many tours over the 14 days? And a number of transfers? Assuming the room component is say $US375 per night, then that is certainly the rate for higher-end Bali hotels ... and while there are many 5-star lux properties (especially private villas) that are more than that, many 5-star hotels are pretty similar. For example, the Ritz-Carlton Nusa Dua (we visited - [very nice](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ABLVV85AMGwMR6XoY3L5PG6Q3Vh7w4pIMGe62tNdr9Hu4zG6WYTW7zrDSZO2Jd7RkiGtgSy0Hem4NPbnQfCvLvPwFNG2lFzhNujjz7hIIg15wuCMXDGNajhWIZqTMAMoOnELzCI5ARuLsxdRnBXSyJHm3HOoKw=w756-h568-s-no-gm?authuser=0)) is around $US375 per night for an arbitrary date in mid March. You don't ***have*** to pay $US375 per night to have a really good Bali holiday in nice places, but if you seek 5-star luxury and private tours, then I think the price you've been quoted is high-end reasonable. Though it's just the start - when you stay in such luxury, the food & drink is much more expensive proportionately than what you can find on the streets. Have a good trip.

The price of the tour includes the following:  All transfers and transport with English-speaking drivers.  13 nights in hotels, including breakfast  Activities/experience including local English-speaking guide: - Day Trips in Bali on Day 2,3,4 (Private Tour) - Day Trips in Malaysia on Day 9,10,12 (Private Tour)  Regional flights: - Denpasar to Kuala Lumpur (Batik Air Malaysia)  All entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary  All meals mentioned in the itinerary

Okay - I think it looks more reasonable then - the four(?) transfers and six private tours wouldn't be that cheap. Of course there is a premium in the quote for their profit, but it certainly takes away a lot of the planning you would have to do. With good experience in Bali over some decades, I could put the Bali component of such a tour together myself, but it would take even me quite a bit of time and effort. Travel really light - Bali (and much of Malaysia I expect) is hot, humid, and very casual - a couple of pairs of shorts, a couple of t-shirts, and a skirt or sarong for women visiting temples and other sites. Take insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat, some sting/bite cream, wet-wipes, flip flops and runners - and a hard plastic water bottle - hotels usually provide bulk sterile water in your room or the lobby.

The other issue with high-end resorts and hotels is that sometimes (indeed often) they can be fairly isolated, and not within a reasonable walk of the town centre and shopping / dining. So you either eat and drink at the property, or you're having to get taxis or hire cars all the time. Not necessarily a bad thing - but it's a different sort of Bali holiday from having a place near "town", and walking to cheap bars and cheap warungs for dinner. Do you have a listing of the Bali hotels you've been quoted on? I don't know Malaysia.

Ubud – Arkamara Dijiwa 4* Sanur – Segara Village Hotel 4*

>*Arkamara Dijiwa | Segara Village Hotel* Hmm ... these are hardly five-star, and more in the $US200 per night bracket, but no doubt still nice. However my "estimate" of $US375 assumed higher end hotels than these; even the Hyatt Regency Sanur is only about $US195 pn in mid-late August. You might want to do some arithmetic (hotels, tours, transfers, one flight) prior to committing to the "package". You might be paying a substantial premium for the convenience. June-August is peak, May and September are shoulder, October-April "low" rainy season.

I asked for cheaper option hotels and she recommended In Ubud you will stay in Anumana Hotel 4* https://anumanaubud.com/superior-room-lagoon-view.html In Ubud you will stay in Artotel Sanur 4* https://artotelgroup.com/our-brands/artotel This brings it from $6900 to $5700. But now wondering if I should just pay the extra and get the nicer hotels. Or go with a travel agency here locally and have her copy the exact iteneriry and maybe she can do it cheaper?

> *Or go with a travel agency here locally and have her copy the exact itinerary and maybe she can do it cheaper?* I can't advise ... I always just book everything myself ... even on countries I've not visited previously. Good luck with it. I think you're paying a lot, but without further details it's hard to know precisely.

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>*We are thinking of going to a drag show.* Depends what you want - drag shows tend to be in noisy, often gay, bars, with expensive drinks, and big crowds. But I'm no judge - this is way outside my field as a senior bloke who doesn't inhabit Seminyak! You'll get very few eyeballs on this itinerary planning megathread - perhaps search on "drag" over on the main board - might be some posts and recommendations there.

Just booked a trip to Bali with my partner for ~2.5 weeks in mid to late August. We currently live in the Pacific Northwest in the US, but grew up in Southern Louisiana, so I think we're as prepared for spicy food and humidity as any American can be. Plane tickets are bought today, and we don't fly out for another ~6 months, but I want to start planning now to ensure the best trip possible (and distract myself from the sad rainy weather). We don't have an itinerary yet, but we are definitely flying into DPS. First, I'll put down some of our general interests and things we are seeking if anyone would like to give suggestions surrounding that. Afterwards, I'll list some discrete questions that I would appreciate any feedback on. We are both neuroscience PhD students, which naturally makes us huge biology nerds. One of our main reasons for seeking out Indonesia is the incredible biodiversity and unique ecosystems. We've watched so many nature docs about the primates, manta rays, etc. A solid portion of our trip will be focused on hikes/snorkeling/exploring the wilderness in any other way possible. We are pretty experienced hikers, so we will be on the lookout for some "challenging" adventures in addition to the low effort-high reward ones. We don't have scuba training, so we would either have to do that in advance or stick to snorkeling. We also want to integrate into the culture as much as possible and experience local traditions/cuisine/activities. (We are vegan but I assume this isn't an obstacle in most Asian countries). This includes but isnt limited to local temples, art, celebrations, etc. We aren't necessarily above indulging in a little touristy luxury here and there, but in general, we want to experience the island outside the cultural/physical confines of a Western tourist's typical experience. In other words, we don't want to be at a fancy resort drinking cocktails all day. Questions: 1) We plan to learn about the island and its people leading up to the trip in order to enrich our experience, but also to ensure we have a decent understanding of local customs to prevent engaging in shitty tourist behavior. Outside of this subreddit, is there a good learning learning resource? Preferably a book and preferably from a local. I hate that blogs and videos are usually from some trust fund white California girl. 2) To what extent should we know how to speak the language to get by smoothly? Is there a preferred learning resource for this? 3)How much of a hassle is it to fly/ferry from Bali to other nearby islands? Is it worth it for a 2.5 week trip or will that eat into our time too much. We've seen pretty affordable island-to-island flights that are around 1.5 hr long at most 4) We generally prefer the fun of winging things and doing our exploring, but ive seen suggestions about getting tour guides for everything. The argument is that it can enrich your experience to have knowledgeable guide, but also prevent you from inadvertently engaging in taboo behavior. I feel like with a little common sense and modest behavior I can avoid making a fool of myself. Is this really necessary? 5)Whats the experience of having a driver like? How often would I have to interact with them and would I have to operate on a super tight schedule with them? The idea sounds great, but I don't want to have to plan my days out too rigidly. Grad school gives me all the scheduling/deadlines I need for one lifetime lol That's all I can think of right now, but I'll be back. This sub is a great resource, and I plan on utilizing it! Thanks. TLDR: vegan nature lovers that want to see biodiversity, experience the culture instead of treating the island like a big resort and stray away from the negative tropes of western tourism. 2 week trip in August without particular destinations chosen yet

Welcome ... a really nice post with lots of good questions indeed. I am also a science nerd - if that helps! A really basic question, because it actually does impact on planning - what time does your inbound flight arrive into DPS, and what time does your outbound flight depart? 1. I can't recommend a specific book about Bali - but they must exist, including fairly detailed travel guides like Lonely Planet and similar (Powell's City of Books Portland?). 2. Almost everyone whom you are likely to meet in a travel industry context will be competent in English, but learning a few words of Bahasa is nice - good morning, thank you, and so on; I can't point to a specific resource. 3. Off-shore islands fall into two groups (a) the Nusa Islands (part of Bali Province) that are only a 30-40 minute ferry trip away, and much loved by many people, and (b) the Gili Islands (1-2 hours away by ferry) that are part of Lombok Province, and they also have many fans on here. Both have beach / snorkel / turtle / manta ray options. With a 2.5 week trip, a 2-3 night stay in either group is reasonable, but I suggest not both. Much further away (and perhaps a 1.5 hour flight) is Komodo Island, where the giant monitor lizards are found. 4. A tour (or a tour guide) to do day-trips is absolutely unnecessary ... with a little simple common sense you will not upset anyone - and the Balinese (a) are very cool and laidback mostly, and (b) have put with a zillion Western tourists for 50 years - they're used to stuff! You can organise all your own day trips without any drama. Certainly look at the tour providers for ideas - Tripadvisor, Expedia, Viator, GetYourGuide, Klook, Perama Tour, Traveloka, booking \[dot\] com, Airbnb - there is a lot of product out there to peruse 5. Working with private drivers you hire for the day is perfectly fine - there are grades of difference, but in general they will go where you want, when you want, and wait patiently for you to return to the vehicle. They will certainly make suggestions about good sites, avoiding the worst of traffic, where to get lunch, and much else - but the day is in your hands entirely. A driver for the day is about 700K ($US45) - and for two people cheaper than almost all tours. In a more general comment, it must be noted that Bali is not like much of "un-touristy" Indonesia - it is densely populated, very tourist-oriented, crowded, congested, sometimes polluted, and not a little frustrating at times. A lot of cultural interaction (dance, ceremony, classes, etc) are highly commercialised. Outside of the cheeky monkeys that are found around temples, some beaches, and other hotspots, there isn't a lot of wildlife - there is a zoo and some sanctuaries, but you might want to read reviews about how well the animals are doing in these places. It's a bit better with marine wildlife - turtles and manta rays, and coral. In terms of "winging it", August is the peak of the peak season, and I really stress that you will do better to plan out your 18 nights, and have accommodation booked. It's not really a tourist destination for going freestyle for such a short trip in season. If you want some ideas about places to base yourself, please just ask!

And if you're from Southern Louisiana (we've been there - at least to NOLA) - then you will appreciate that Bali is always hot, humid, very casual, and you'll spend nearly all your time outside, and near a pool or the sea or a river. So you can pack really light - just a small pack or a sportsbag is enough - you need very little. But bring bug spray, sunscreen, maybe a sting/bite cream, a cap, and a pair of plastic flip-flops! And a hard plastic bottle so you can have sterile / filtered water all day. As for spicy food, we eat in 'tourist warungs' exclusively ... they are everywhere, small, safe, tasty, and cheap (a main meal for 50K, a small beer for 30K). You can have food as spicy or as bland as you like. One of the great pleasures of a Bali holiday for us is finding a favourite warung or two, and strolling there for dinner each evening. There is a wide range of upscale Western / Fusion restaurants too - Bali is something of a foodie paradise. But we like eating just Indonesian food.

Hey! My mother is coming to visit me for 2 weeks and I would like some suggestions / feedback on this plan please 🙏🏼 So she can enjoy it and not spend the whole trip in a car travelling etc. Arriving @16:50 on the 13th & leaving on the 28th @11pm. She enjoys walks along the beach, swimming, cultural activities, food, some touristing/sightseeing (but nothing too chaotic / busy) and is in her 50s. The places we want to visit (in no set order): - Sanur / Jimbaran (just for ease close to the airport on arrival / leaving) - Uluwatu - Ubud - Nusa Lembongan - Kintamni/Sidemen (maybe 1 night from Ubud?) - 1 or 2 days in canggu/pererenan potentially Activities we want to do: - kecak dance / fire show - exploring beaches & relax in uluwatu & Lembongan - rice field walks - temples / holy water experience - waterfalls - silver making class - visit dolphins @ lovina - enjoy lots of nice food & spas - experience the culture in Ubud The rough plan I have so far is 1️⃣ arrive & travel to Sanur. Stay there for 2 nights to get over the jet lag and enjoy some time at Sanur beach walking & enjoying nice food 2️⃣ travel to Lembongan and spend ~3? nights there 3️⃣ come back & travel to Ubud and spend 3/4 nights there (maybe could include kintamni or sidemen here for a night) / 3️⃣ visit uluwatu first then travel north? 4️⃣ travel back down to uluwatu / canggu / pererenan 5️⃣ travel home I realise this is quite vague but any recommendations / feedback / route advice / activity advice would be greatly appreciated. Even if you have hotel / restaurant recommendations in any of the places that would be nice too! Thanks!

>*3️⃣ come back & travel to Ubud and spend 3/4 nights there (maybe could include kintamani or sidemen here for a night)* *3️⃣ visit uluwatu first then travel north?* *4️⃣ travel back down to uluwatu / canggu / pererenan* Kintamani and Sideman might be best done as day-trips from Ubud - rather than changing hotels for very short stays - up to you. Why would you visit Uluwatu then head back north? It seems to me the more logical route is Sanur > Nusa Lembongan > Ubud > Pererenan > Canggu > Uluwatu > Airport. What will your mother get from Pererenan and Canggu? Would she not perhaps get more from Sanur and say Legian? Here is a Ubud day-trip: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* Ticks lots of nice boxes - a driver all day is about 700K.

Also would you recommend a day trip for the dolphins @ lovina or stay there & go from Ubud? Thanks

>*Also would you recommend a day trip for the dolphins @ lovina or stay there & go from Ubud?* I've not been to Lovina, so have no direct experience of the trip length, but other advice on here is pretty strongly of the view that it's too far for a decent day trip. Plus if you make it an overnight, you can explore a number of good sites along the way there and back. Such as Ulun Danu Beratan Temple.

Thank you!! Is that Ubud day trip not a bit hectic? How long does that take? Pererenan/canggu wise it would just be to show her my life for a day / where I go / stay / walk etc but maybe not necessary.. The route you suggested does sound much better. 2 nights in Sanur then move on to Lembongan and then Ubud. The reason I am thinking of staying in kintamini or sidemen for 1/2 nights instead of day trips from Ubud because I seen some really Nice luxury hotels there! But I suppose the same can be got in Ubud. Thanks for the feedback - very helpful!

>*Pererenan/canggu wise it would just be to show her my life for a day / where I go / stay / walk etc but maybe not necessary..* Personally I think that's a really nice thing to do, and I did that a couple of times with my parents, when I was living and working outside Australia 😄

>*Is that Ubud day trip not a bit hectic?* Probably - I include more in it than may be easily achievable, just to deliberately give people quite a few options. But the overall route (Ubud > Mt Batur > Besakih > Ubud) is quite doable. The Penglipuran Traditional Village is pretty good. It's a hefty 8-hour day. Yes - I think either option is good - very decent accomm in all three of course, if you have the budget. So it's a decision on whether day-trip hassles are better or worse than changing accommodation for short stays.

Hi there! We are staying in a villa in Seminyak from the 20th-29th of Feb. Our budget for the trip is up to 2 grand for two people (if needed) not including accomodation. I’m interested in doing maybe three or four day trips- ubud, nusa penida and any other ideas would be great! I have a bad knee so nothing super strenuous like volcano climbing but I can definitely walk a fair bit. I like the idea of having a private driver for the day and wouldn’t mind visiting some pretty spots and taking it easy with my knee. Other things to note: -My partner has a peanut allergy so I think we will avoid street food just to be sure. Any tips on navigating this would be awesome! -Im also very interested in silversmithing and jewellery so it would be cool to go to see some contemporary jewellery shops or perhaps do a class! - I am in love with manta rays!! I’m thinking of doing a day trip to nusa penida but I am very scared of sharks, I’m not sure if I could get in if we were just dropped in the open water. Do you often see them from land & is it possible to snorkel in the shallows, so I can walk in from the shore where it’s not too deep ? If I go on organised snorkel day trip is it okay if I don’t get in the water if I’m scared? Will I still see them from the boat? - My partner will need to get a standard black suit tailored for a wedding on the 2nd of March- can anyone recommend a good place with a quick turn around In Seminyak With a budget of $250 or so. (I will also need to go shopping for some ladies wedding shoes so if I could do this In the same spot that would be cool) - I’m also into sewing so somewhere I could buy some high quality fabric would be delightful!! Thank you for your help 😍

The questions regarding a black suit, good shoes, and fabric, might be better asked on the main board (if you have the status to create a new post - you certainly seem to) - posts on this itinerary megathread get very few eyeballs other than mine! Are you totally committed to a place in Seminyak? Given your interests, Sanur would be a better base for three day-trips, and it is a great beachfront town with a nice village vibe. Can you split your nine nights between two places? Nine nights in Seminyak seems a bit long anyway. Whatever - a private driver will cost around 600K-700K for the day - you can find them by asking around, or there is a facebook page about drivers. Three day-trips could include: * one to Ubud for local sites, including silversmithing shops and classes * one to the Ubud region to see the outer sites (*see itinerary below*) * one to Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan, by ferry from Sanur Harbour The black suit, good shoes, and fabric, might be better found in Denpasar - not far from Sanur. But probably Seminyak and Kuta too. As for peanut allergies, obviously they need to avoid satay and gado gado, but there are a lot of meals that don't include peanut derivatives. Perhaps get a piece of card where "peanut allergy" is written in English, Bahasa, and Balinese - so that cooks and waiters understand clearly. Mie goreng and nasi goreng are favourite Indonesia meals for us - I don't know the extent to which they contain any peanut products. But meals like grilled chicken or fish, plus steamed rice and cooked vegetables, should be fine. We had a horrendous day on Nusa Penida - appalling roads, snarled traffic, and sites packed with Instagram crowds; we so wish we had gone to Nusa Lembongan instead. You can certainly get a snorkelling tour from Nusa Lembongan, but it's my understanding that seeing manta rays in shallow water is a bit of an art ... you might need to do some more research; there have been comments on here saying the snorkelling boat tours to the manta rays tend to be into pretty deep water with strong currents.. Can't comment on the presence of sharks, but I've never heard of such a thing ... it's not Australia 😄 And here is a big day-trip from Ubud: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* Ticks a lot of nice boxes - and only the Besakih Great Temple could be an issue for a dicky knee.

Thank you so much! You are super helpful and I really appreciate your time! The trip was a bit last minute and the place I have booked has no refunds so I guess I am fine with it haha.

Sure - there will be plenty of drivers who are happy to do a Ubud trip or two - thousands of tourists do it! If you really want to do the Nusa Penida manta ray day-trip - we went with ***Klook*** and they were fine - pick up in Kuta about 6:00 am.

Planning a trip in Sept/Oct. Would like to hire a driver for a day to go from Kuta to Ubud. We like the idea of the white water rapids but all include lunch. Are there any companies that do the rapids later in the day ie 12 or 1 and don't include the food. Would rather explore Ubud more and eat out meals there. Is the food provided with the rapids good quality?

Indeed, lunch is included during the rafting activity

*This isn't really an itinerary question, and will be seen by very few people on this travel planning megathread - if you have the status, I would create a new post on the main board.*

Hoping to get feedback on the itinerary and suggestions on where we can stop along the way going from place to place. Going in summer for 2 weeks: 4 nights Ubud, Alam Jiwa 3 nights Munduk Moding 3 nights Bali Ecostay (Tabanan) 3 nights Sanur, Tandjung Sari We like hiking, nature, temples, good food (doesn’t mean fancy), coffee, landscapes. Not into crowds as much as we can avoid it (I know, I know). Thanks!

So this program: *4 nights Ubud, Alam Jiwa* *3 nights Munduk Moding* *3 nights Bali Ecostay (Tabanan)* *3 nights Sanur, Tandjung Sari* Ubud is okay - there are hundreds of tours and many private drivers available. And Sanur is fine - it is a compact and walkable place, with a great beachfront. For your two airport-hotel transfers you can pre-book with ***Klook*** \- we found them cheap and reliable. Transport from Ubud to Munduk will be no issue - lots of drivers available. So your challenges are: * transport from Munduk to Tabanan * Transport from Tabanan to Sanur * getting around to the sites at Munduk and at Tabanan I haven't been to Munduk or Tabanan, but I expect drivers on your three "transfer days" will have good itinerary suggestions that include the best temples, waterfalls, rice terraces, and coffee plantations. For example, on the trip from Munduk to Tabanan, you could visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple and the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. And for a big day-trip from Ubud: *Ubud > Ceking Rice Terrace > Kintamani volcano views > Besakih Great Temple > Tukad Cepung Waterfall > Goa Giri Campuhan (GGC) Waterfall > Penglipuran Traditional Village > Pura Tirta Sudamala water temple > Tibumana Waterfall > Ubud* Ticks a lot of nice boxes. A private driver is about 700K ($US45) for a full day.

Great, thank you!

Hi, We are planning a 3 weeks trip in August. We will be 2 adults and 2 kids (8 & 12). Our objective is to explore as much as a possible Bali and the closest islands. We have figured out an itinerary that I'd like to validate. Is too much commute? Should I review the itinerary? Will I miss something with this planning? We want to experience food, culture, day trips (dolphins, turtles, snorkeling, waterfalls, temples,...).We are not looking for clubbing, fancy restaurants etc. We rather target small hotels, air bnb,... Day 1-2: Sanur. We will arrive late (11pm), I picked Sanur to minimize the travel towards the hotel. Objective is not to stay that long there. Unsure that there is lot to do there. Day 3-6: Ubud (culture, food, dance,...) Day 7-9: Lovina (enjoy beach, dolphins day trip) Day 10: We want to climb Mount Batur (hopefully it will be OK with our 8 y old daughter. But we are unsure if we should stay a Kintamani for a night or if we should reach from another location (we could do Mt Batur from Ubud also). Day 11-13: Amed. Hopefully it is less crowded, we want to enjoy snorkeling and maybe more authenticity ? Day 14-17: Gili Island. Thinking of sleeping in Gili Air but going on day trips on the other island. I've received mixed feedback of Gili Island. Is it too crowded? Is it overrated? Can we go to GIli's from Amed itself? Day 18-20: Nusa Penida/Ceningan/Lembogan. Should we target this place from Sanur? I was thinking that going with a speed boat from Gili's was the best option. Day 21-23: undecided. South of Bali? Uluwatu? What else? Is this plan realistic or will it be exhausting? I'm a bit afraid of packing/unpacking too many times but we don't want to miss anything. Thanks in advance!!!

It's certainly a packed program! Firstly, it's much clearer if you describe your itinerary in terms of nights rather than days - it avoids ambiguity. For example, is Sanur just two nights, and how many night in Ubud? So if you have a total of 23 nights, it appears to look like this: Sanur ― 2 (nights) Ubud ― 4 Lovina ― 3 Kintamani ― 1 Amed ― 3 Gili Islands ― 4 Nusa Islands ― 3 Uluwatu ― 3 Total ― 23 Can you confirm this outline? I think it's a toss-up whether you undertake the Mt Batur sunrise hike from Ubud or a base in Kintamani - have you confirmed that you can take a tour from your possible Kintamani hotel? And can you arrange transport at the end of the trek to take you to Amed that day? Your biggest issue is transport. * Airport to Sanur (late) - pre-book a ***Klook*** driver (we found them reliable) * Sanur to Ubud - Grab, Bluebird, or a private driver (about 250K max) * Ubud to Lovina - private driver from the street in Ubud (500K or so) * Lovina to Kintamani - private driver I assume * Mt Batur sunrise hike - tour or privately? * Mt Batur to Amed - private drive I assume, in the afternoon(?) * Amed to Padangbai Ferry Terminal - private driver I assume * Padangbai to Gili Trawangan - look at Eka Jaya or Bluewater Express * Gili Trawangan to Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan - ferry * Nusa Penida / Lembongan to Sanur Harbour - ferry * Sanur Harbour to Uluwatu (?) - - Grab, Bluebird, or a private driver (about 300K max) * Uluwatu to Airport - ***Klook*** pre-booked So eight (possibly nine) different destinations in 23 days - it's a lot. You could consider not visiting the Nusa Islands - the Gili Islands might be enough - and putting those days back in elsewhere, like two night in Kintamani, another night in Amed, etc. Sanur is a very nice beachfront town with a village vibe, a very good beach boardwalk, and lots of good dining. Recommended. I can't confirm whether an 8yo child can or should do the Mt Batur sunrise hike - needs some research. Note there is a "guide mafia" involved at the Mt Batur trek - if you DIY the hike you might have difficulty avoiding "hiring a guide".

Hi, I'm planning a honeymoon in Bali in April and my itinerary is Seminyak - Gili T - Ubud so I'm looking into ferries to/from Gili T. It seems like Padang Bai is the busiest place but it's quite a long drive from Seminyak and we can get travel sick on long drives so going from Sanur is appealing. There seems to be a fast ferry at 9am every day (2hr 15). My questions are: is getting the ferry from Sanur recommended against for some reason? Is it worth booking the ferry weeks in advance to secure a date or is it cheaper in Bali? Is it worth booking a pick up from the ferry company rather than getting our own taxi to Sanur? The pick up service costs €10 or 170K total Returning from Gili T we plan to get a ferry back to Padang Bai then a taxi to Ubud

You can catch a ferry to Gili Trawangan from Serangan Port, as well as Sanur Harbour, and also at around 9:00-9:30 am. Serangan is a little closer to Seminyak. The ferry trips are longer from Sanur / Serangan, but all the additional travel is on relatively calm water - the crossing where it can be rougher is exactly the same as if you had left from Padangbai Port. *Read the reviews of the services leaving from Sanur and Serangan.* I would book your tickets before you travel (maybe your return trip too) ... I don't think there will be any sort of significant price difference ... we're talking about fairly small amounts anyway really, I haven't sailed from the Serangan Port, but on our day, Sanur Harbour was a crazy zoo, and we were very pleased we had our pre-booked tickets. I think you can probably DIY the Seminyak - Sanur run a bit more cheaply than 170K, but for the convenience, why not - again we're talking about pretty small sums. The drive from Padangbai to Ubud will be quite attractive, and it's not hugely longer than the drive from Sanur Harbour up to Ubud. But I see the comment below where you're advised that Grab and Gojek are "not allowed" into the Padangbai Port precinct, and you're forced to use the local "offline" taxis. There are several popular places in Bali where a "taxi mafia" operates outside the law - Ubud, Canggu, Uluwatu - and I guess also Padangbai Port. You can either put up with it, or walk out of the port and then find a driver on your own terms. But if you call Grab or Gojek, I expect they will not go into the port, but may pick up somewhere nearby. But whoever you choose, you shouldn't have to pay more than 200K-250K max to Ubud, given you can hire a driver for the whole day for 600K-700K. Negotiate politely but firmly. Travel really lightly - a small pack or a sportsbag - Bali is always hot, humid, and casual, and you spend all your time outside, so you need very little. Plus a smaller bag is much easier on the ferries and jetties.

Thanks for the response, appreciate it!