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7-Day Bali Itinerary: Surf & sunshine

7 days

Chase waves from the black-sand breaks of Canggu to the world-class reefs of the Bukit Peninsula.

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  • Beginner-friendly Canggu breaks
  • Uluwatu cliffs & barrels
  • Beach clubs and sundowners
  • Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu temple

The 7-day plan

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

  1. Days 1-3CangguSettle into Batu Bolong. Dawn sessions on the sand-bottom breaks, afternoons in the cafés, sunsets on the beach.
  2. Day 4Canggu to UluwatuMove south, about 75 minutes. Swap the beach town for the clifftop and scout the breaks from above at low tide.
  3. Days 5-6UluwatuReef breaks at Bingin, Padang Padang and Uluwatu itself, timed to the tide rather than the clock. Kecak at the temple one evening.
  4. Day 7Uluwatu to the airportHalf an hour down the hill, which makes a final dawn session realistic.
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

Uluwatu

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Where to stay

Makai UluwatuTop rated
Uluwatu · Hotel
from US$388 /nightEstimate · varies by date
Amaka Villas4-star hotel

Amaka Villas

5.00(13)
Uluwatu · Villa
from US$140 /nightEstimate · varies by date
d'ulu villa room X in Uluwatu near beach,Top rated
Uluwatu · Villa
from US$46 /nightEstimate · varies by date

What to do

Bali Private 3 Days Tour Package Highlight
Uluwatu · Experience
English
from US$77 /person
South Bali Private Day Tour Uluwatu, GWK, Pandawa and Melasti
Uluwatu · Experience
English
from US$28 /person
Ubud Private Car Hire with Driver - Explore Bali With Guide
Uluwatu · Experience
English
from US$19 /person

Worth seeing

160 AboveRestaurant360 Roof TopRestaurantAbracadabraRestaurantAlchemy UluwatuRestaurant

Make it yours

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