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8-Day Bali Itinerary: Island adventure

8 days

Surf, then hop to Nusa Penida for its jaw-dropping cliffs and manta rays, and finish in the Ubud jungle.

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  • Kelingking Beach viewpoint
  • Snorkelling with manta rays
  • Ubud jungle & waterfalls
  • A Canggu beach day to unwind

The 8-day plan

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

  1. Days 1-2CangguArrive, surf, adjust. Get the jetlag out on the beach before the island days start.
  2. Day 3Canggu to Nusa PenidaDrive to Sanur and take a fast boat across, about half an hour on the water. Stay in the north near Toyapakeh.
  3. Days 4-5Nusa PenidaOne day for the west coast — Kelingking, Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach. One for snorkelling with mantas at Manta Point, and Atuh on the east if the roads are kind.
  4. Day 6Penida to UbudBoat back to Sanur, then inland. An easy afternoon after two hard days.
  5. Days 7-8UbudWaterfalls, the ridge walk, and a last slow morning before the airport.
STOP 1

Canggu

All stays in Canggu

Where to stay

Sunny Village Berawa5-star hotel
Canggu · Villa
from US$168 /nightEstimate · varies by date
The Lebak CangguTop rated
Canggu · Hotel
from US$19 /nightEstimate · varies by date
Saba Villa5-star hotel

Saba Villa

5.00(43)
Canggu · Villa
PoolWi-FiBreakfast
from US$240 /nightEstimate · varies by date

What to do

Canggu Scooter Lessons
Canggu · Experience
from US$37 /person
The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu
Canggu · Experience
English
from US$31 /person
Elevate your Sunset Experience to New Heights!
Canggu · Experience
from US$8 /person

Worth seeing

11 ElephantsCafe12 Urban CafeCafe7am BakeryCafeAfterParty CafeCafe
STOP 2

Nusa Penida

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Where to stay

You and We House3-star hotel
Nusa Penida · Hotel
PoolWi-FiAir-con
from US$12 /nightEstimate · varies by date
Temeling Jungle Inn2-star hotel
Nusa Penida · Hotel
Wi-FiAir-con
from US$11 /nightEstimate · varies by date
Villa Victoria Nusa PenidaTop rated
Nusa Penida · Villa
from US$896 /nightEstimate · varies by date

What to do

Nusa Penida Two Dives Trip for Certified Divers
Nusa Penida · Experience
German, UK
from US$132 /person
Nusa Penida Three Dives Trip for Certified Divers
Nusa Penida · Experience
German, Russian
from US$160 /person
3-Day Freediving Level 1 Course
Nusa Penida · Experience
Russian, Portuguese
from US$450 /person

Worth seeing

125k for really dangerous Scooter Ride to the Beach. Please Walk!!AttractionAbangan Hill viewpointAttractionAmok SunsetRestaurantAngel CafeCafe
STOP 3

Ubud

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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

Make it yours

This opens the planner with the trip already described — change the days, swap a stop, say who is travelling, and it rebuilds around you.

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