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6-Day Bali Itinerary: Culture & wellness

6 days

Yoga, temples and rice terraces in Ubud, then a quiet valley retreat well off the tourist trail.

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  • Morning yoga & a cooking class
  • Tegallalang rice terraces
  • Waterfalls around Ubud
  • Rice-valley calm in Sidemen

The 6-day plan

Where to base yourself, and what each stretch is for. Change any of it in the planner.

  1. Days 1-3UbudMorning yoga, a cooking class, the Pakerisan temples early before the tour buses. Keep the afternoons free.
  2. Day 4Ubud to SidemenTwo hours east into the rice valley under Agung. Nothing planned on arrival, which is the point.
  3. Days 5-6SidemenWalk the terraces, watch the weaving, and take the long way back. Return to the airport is about two and a half hours, so plan the last day around it.
STOP 1

Ubud

All stays in Ubud

Where to stay

Abipraya Ubud4-star hotel

Abipraya Ubud

5.00(1636)
Ubud · Hotel
PoolWi-FiAir-con
from US$38 /nightEstimate · varies by date
Divara UbudTop rated

Divara Ubud

5.00(811)
Ubud · Hotel
PoolWi-FiAir-con
from US$30 /nightEstimate · varies by date
Jero Griya UbudTop rated
Ubud · Hotel
Wi-FiAir-con
from US$33 /nightEstimate · varies by date

What to do

PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home
Ubud · Experience
English
from US$75 /person
Ubud Highlights: Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple
Ubud · Experience
English
from US$70 /person
Ubud Adventure All Inclusive Private Day Tour
Ubud · Experience
English
from US$26 /person

Worth seeing

100% SuklaRestaurant2 Fat IndiansRestaurant3 MonkeysRestaurant7CupsCafe
STOP 2

Sidemen

All stays in Sidemen

Where to stay

The Sidemen Villas3-star hotel
Sidemen · Villa
Wi-Fi
from US$212 /nightEstimate · varies by date
The Wapa Lux Tent3-star hotel
Sidemen · Hotel
Wi-FiBreakfast
from US$125 /nightEstimate · varies by date
Ayo Hill Villa2-star hotel
Sidemen · Villa
from US$51 /nightEstimate · varies by date

What to do

Sidemen Trekking with Cultural Encounters and Nature Views
Sidemen · Experience
Russian, English
from US$11 /person
Private Gate of Heaven Highlights All Inclusive
Sidemen · Experience
English
from US$75 /person
Sidemen Bali Silver Class: Making silver jewellery up to 7 grams
Sidemen · Experience
English
from US$37 /person

Worth seeing

Abian Ayu VillaRestaurantAbi WarungWarungAgro Abian Salak - eco farmRestaurantALAM amazing adventuresAttraction

Make it yours

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