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Bali
Resort beaches in Nusa Dua, cliff temples in Uluwatu, Nusa Penida's coastline, Ubud's rice terraces and volcano sunrises, then Canggu sunsets.
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Backpacker3 days
Bali on a backpacker budget
by The Broke Backpacker
$285
est. per person · 5 items unpriced
- Experiences 80%
- Food 10%
- Stays 10%
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Mid-range7 days
One week in Bali
by Rachel Off Duty
$406
est. per person · 1 items unpriced
- Stays 42%
- Experiences 31%
- Food 13%
- Transit 10%
- Gear 4%
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Mid-range21 days
3-week Bali road trip
by Global Viewpoint
$2,210
est. per person · 2 items unpriced
- Stays 81%
- Experiences 11%
- Food 5%
- Transit 3%
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Mid-range7 days
7 days in Bali
by Salt in our Hair
$1,586
est. per person
- Stays 88%
- Experiences 8%
- Transit 5%
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Luxury10 days
10 days of luxury Bali
by Evie
$692
est. per person · 1 items unpriced
- Experiences 69%
- Food 31%
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from $6.25Ubud · Experiences3/5 creators
FreePaved 2 km ridge-top trail between two river valleys, lined with tall grass. Best at sunrise before the heat.
9Goa Gajah & Pura Gunung Lebah
Experiences3/5 creators
from $3.1310Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Ubud · Experiences3/5 creators
from $8.13Forest sanctuary in central Ubud with more than 1,000 long-tailed macaques, three 14th-century temples and moss-covered carvings.
Keep sunglasses and snacks out of sight: the monkeys grab them.
Experiences3/5 creators
from $3.13
12West Nusa Penida (Kelingking Beach, Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach, Crystal Bay)
Experiences3/5 creators
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14Ferry from Sanur to Nusa Penida
Transit2/5 creators
from $1315Nusa Dua Beach / Geger Beach / Pandawa Beach
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from $1.56Transit2/5 creators
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from $5.63Ubud · Experiences2/5 creators
FreePuri Saren Agung, home of Ubud's royal family, with ornate gates and courtyards. Free to walk in by day.
Denpasar · Transit1/5 creators
from $15Taxi between Ngurah Rai airport and your hotel.
23Alchemy / Umah Pizza / Warung Di Koi
Food1/5 creators
from $5.94
Canggu · Stays1/5 creators
from $128/nightSmall boutique hotel in Pererenan, near Echo Beach.
Denpasar · Experiences1/5 creators
from $1.88A large monument in Renon's Niti Mandala park honouring the Balinese struggle for independence, with a history museum of dioramas and a 360-degree viewing deck at the top.
Ubud · Experiences1/5 creators
from $35The original jungle swing park, with giant swings over the Ayung River valley.
Lovina · Experiences1/5 creators
from $2.81Sulphur springs pouring from carved dragon spouts into three tiered pools in a tropical garden.
Wanagiri · Experiences1/5 creators
from $3.13Twin cascades in jungle above Lake Buyan, reached by a short steep trail, with a pool you can swim in.
Canggu · Experiences1/5 creators
FreeNeighbouring black-sand surf beaches at the heart of Canggu: Batu Bolong for beginner waves, Echo Beach for sunset bars and bigger breaks.
Kintamani · Experiences1/5 creators
from $11Hot-spring pools on the shore of Lake Batur with views of the volcano.
Pemuteran · Experiences1/5 creators
FreeOne of the world's largest reef-restoration projects: coral grows on electrified steel frames right off Pemuteran beach.
Ubud · Stays1/5 creators
from $198/nightDesign hotel on Jalan Bisma with a jungle-view infinity pool, a short walk from central Ubud.
Lovina · Experiences1/5 creators
from $1.56Bali's largest Buddhist monastery, on a hillside above Lovina, with a mini Borobudur stupa.
Food1/5 creators
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from $5.94Canggu · Food1/5 creators
from $4.06Busy Canggu breakfast café serving big brunch plates and smoothie bowls out of shipping-crate style digs.
West Bali · Transit1/5 creators
from $65One-way private car from northwest Bali to the airport, about 4-5 hours.
Munduk · Experiences1/5 creators
from $1.2535-40 m waterfall in jungle just off the Singaraja to Bedugul road.
Bangli · Experiences1/5 creators
from $1.56The King Cave waterfall: water spills through a cave-like rock opening.
Bedugul · Experiences1/5 creators
from $3.13Traditional Balinese split gate at the entrance to Handara golf resort, framed by misty mountains. One of Bali's most photographed spots.
Canggu · Stays1/5 creators
from $226/nightBoutique hotel on Batu Bolong beach filled with antique Indonesian art, built like a museum you can sleep in.
45InterContinental Bali Resort
Jimbaran · Stays1/5 creators
from $119/nightLarge beachfront resort on Jimbaran Bay, close to the seafood cafés.
Amed · Experiences1/5 creators
from $3.75Small WWII-era patrol boat wreck in 2-12 m of water off Banyuning, coral-covered and easy to snorkel from shore.
Tabanan · Experiences1/5 creators
from $6.25Sweeping terraces on the slopes of Mount Batukaru, part of the UNESCO-listed Subak landscape, with walking trails through the fields.
Amed · Experiences1/5 creators
from $3.13Sheltered Amed bay with coral right off the beach, plus underwater statues and an underwater postbox.
Jimbaran · Food1/5 creators
from $19Rows of beach cafés on Jimbaran Bay grill the day's catch over coconut husks, served at tables on the sand at sunset.
Tegalalang · Food1/5 creators
Café overlooking the Tegalalang rice terraces.
Kintamani · Transit1/5 creators
from $3.13Fee collected at checkpoints on the roads into the Batur caldera.
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Seminyak · Food1/5 creators
from $8.13Seminyak's original beachfront club: daybeds, cocktails and sunset DJs on the sand.
Seminyak · Food1/5 creators
from $13Beach bar known for colourful umbrellas and beanbags on the sand at sunset.
Ubud · Food1/5 creators
Vegetarian-friendly warung near Goa Gajah.
Lovina · Experiences1/5 creators
from $19Sunrise trips in traditional outrigger boats to see wild spinner dolphins off Lovina's black-sand coast.
56Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua Gardens
Stays1/5 creators
from $170Food1/5 creators
from $19West Bali · Experiences1/5 creators
from $31Uninhabited island in West Bali National Park with steep coral walls and clear water, among Bali's best snorkelling.
Seminyak · Food1/5 creators
Loud, colourful Mexican cantina in Seminyak, as much party as restaurant.
Munduk · Stays1/5 creators
from $165/nightEco resort on a coffee plantation in the Munduk highlands, known for its infinity pool above the clouds.
62MyWarung
Canggu · Food1/5 creators
Casual Canggu warung serving Indonesian and western dishes.
Food1/5 creators
from $11Uluwatu · Experiences1/5 creators
from $0.94Small cove reached through a narrow gap in the limestone cliffs, famous from Eat Pray Love and for its world-class reef break.
Uluwatu · Stays1/5 creators
from $75/nightSimple bungalows a short walk from Padang Padang beach.
Denpasar · Experiences1/5 creators
FreeDenpasar's biggest traditional market, beside the Badung River: several floors of produce, spices, temple offerings and textiles sold to locals.
Bangli · Experiences1/5 creators
from $3.13Traditional village of matching bamboo-roofed compounds along a car-free street, often called one of the cleanest villages in the world.
Seminyak · Food1/5 creators
from $16Landmark Seminyak beach club with a lawn and infinity pool facing the sunset.
Ubud · Food1/5 creators
Restaurant on Jalan Raya Ubud cooking over charcoal.
East Bali · Experiences1/5 creators
from $9.38Bali's Mother Temple: more than 80 temples on the slopes of Mount Agung, the holiest site in Balinese Hinduism.
Go with a guide or tour: touts at the gate are known for scams.
Seminyak · Experiences1/5 creators
Free16th-century sea temple linked to the priest Dang Hyang Nirartha, one of the chain of temples guarding Bali's southwest coast.
Sanur · Stays1/5 creators
from $174/nightLong-running beachfront resort in Sanur with tropical gardens and several pools.
75Sang Giri Mountain Glamping Camp
Jatiluwih · Stays1/5 creators
from $89/nightSafari-style tents in the forest above the Jatiluwih rice terraces.
Sanur · Experiences1/5 creators
FreeCalm, reef-protected beach on Bali's east coast with a long beachfront path. Known for sunrises and easy family swimming.
Ubud · Experiences1/5 creators
from $3.13Water temple to Saraswati, goddess of learning, fronted by a lotus pond. Evening dance shows are held here.
79Sidemen Valley & Bukit Tegeh
Sidemen · Experiences1/5 creators
FreeQuiet valley of rice terraces under Mount Agung. Bukit Tegeh hill gives the best view over it.
Uluwatu · Food1/5 creators
from $6.25Clifftop bar and restaurant above the Uluwatu surf break, famous for sunset sessions and its Sunday night party.
Uluwatu · Experiences1/5 creators
from $0.94Hidden beach reached through a gap in the cliffs below the Uluwatu surf break, with caves and sunset views.
Canggu · Experiences1/5 creators
from $45Batu Bolong and Echo Beach have gentle sandy-bottom waves and dozens of surf schools on the beach.
Mengwi · Experiences1/5 creators
from $3.13Moated royal temple of the Mengwi kingdom, built in 1634 and part of the UNESCO Subak listing, known for its tiered meru shrines.
84Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa
Pemuteran · Stays1/5 creators
from $58/nightBeachfront bungalows in Pemuteran, close to the Biorock reef.
85Taxi and ferry to Nusa Penida
Sanur · Transit1/5 creators
from $15Car to Sanur harbour, then the fast boat across to Nusa Penida.
Ubud · Stays1/5 creators
from $370/nightAdults-only jungle resort north of Ubud with tiered infinity pools over the river valley.
Ubud · Experiences1/5 creators
from $9.38Ubud's best-known yoga centre, running many classes a day in open-air studios among the rice fields.
Kintamani · Experiences1/5 creators
from $13Volcanic hot-spring pools on the shore of Lake Batur beneath Mount Batur. A classic soak after the sunrise hike.
Canggu · Stays1/5 creators
from $14/nightCo-working hostel with a big pool, popular with digital nomads.
Bangli · Experiences1/5 creators
from $1.88Waterfall hidden inside a narrow canyon cave, famous for morning light beams through the rock.
Ubud · Experiences1/5 creators
from $15Well-reviewed day spa in Kedewatan, west of central Ubud, for traditional Balinese massage.
95Ubud Yoga (Radiantly Alive / Ubud Yoga House)
Experiences1/5 creators
from $9.38Bedugul · Experiences1/5 creators
from $6.2517th-century water temple to the lake goddess Dewi Danu whose shrines seem to float on Lake Beratan. It is on the IDR 50,000 note.
Tulamben · Experiences1/5 creators
from $31US Army cargo ship torpedoed in 1942 that now lies just off the beach at 5-30 m, one of the world's most accessible wreck dives.
East Bali · Experiences1/5 creators
from $0.94White-sand cove with turquoise water near Candidasa, lined with simple warungs. One of east Bali's few white-sand beaches.
Uluwatu · Food1/5 creators
Restaurant about 400 m from Uluwatu Temple, handy before or after the Kecak show.
Sanur · Food1/5 creators
from $9.06Family-run Sanur warung known for nasi campur and Balinese home cooking.
102Warung Enak
Amed · Food1/5 creators
Simple Amed warung for nasi goreng, grilled fish and other Indonesian staples.
103Waterblow
Nusa Dua · Experiences1/5 creators
FreeLimestone outcrop where ocean swells smash into the rocks and shoot spray high into the air. Most dramatic at high tide.
Kuta · Experiences1/5 creators
from $37Landscaped waterpark in Kuta with more than a dozen slides, regularly ranked among Asia's best.
105Gates of Heaven (Lempuyang Temple)
Experiences1/5 creators
from $9.38Global ViewpointEviesays skip it
Bali questions travellers ask
How many days do you need in Bali?+
The 5 creator itineraries we compare for Bali run from 3 to 21 days. The most common length is 7 days.
How much does a trip to Bali cost?+
Typical spend per person per day, including half a double room: backpacker about $32, mid-range about $88, luxury about $270 (checked October 2026). The cheapest fully priced creator route is Salt in our Hair's "7 days in Bali": about $1,586 per person for 7 days (mid-range).
When is the best time to visit Bali?+
The best months for Bali are Apr–May, Sep–Oct, based on rainfall, temperature and crowds month by month.
What are the top things to do in Bali?+
The things creators recommend most in Bali: Tegalalang Rice Terraces (5 of 5 creators), Kecak Dance Performance (4 of 5 creators), Mount Batur Sunrise Hike (4 of 5 creators), Pura Tanah Lot (4 of 5 creators) and Ubud Art Market (4 of 5 creators).
Where should you eat in Bali?+
The food spots creators recommend most: Sundays Beach Club, The Shady Shack, Alchemy / Umah Pizza / Warung Di Koi and Bumbu Bali.
Where should you stay in Bali?+
Creators' hotel picks include Amar Boutique Hotel, Bisma Eight, Hotel Tugu Bali and InterContinental Bali Resort. Popular areas to stay: Canggu, Ubud and Jimbaran.
Which eSIM should you get for Indonesia?+
We compare 40 Indonesia eSIM plans from 11 providers. The cheapest is GigSky 1GB 7 days at $3.49 for 7 days. Pick by how much data you use and how long you stay.