10 Days in Bali: The Perfect Itinerary

Ten days allows you to properly explore all sides of Bali — both Nusa Penida islands, a dip into the quieter volcanic north around Lovina, and the dramatic surf of Uluwatu, with time to slow down and find your favourite corner of the island.

Your 10-day Bali itinerary, day by day

1. Day1

   Seminyak Arrival

   Settle into Seminyak, explore the beach strip, sunset cocktails at a beachfront bar.

2. Day2

   Tanah Lot and Canggu

   Morning at Tanah Lot temple. Afternoon surfing at Echo Beach, Canggu.

3. Day3

   Ubud: Temples and Rice Terraces

   Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Ubud market and galleries.

4. Day4

   Mount Batur Sunrise Trek

   1am departure, 2-hour climb, sunrise over the caldera. Afternoon rest and spa.

5. Day5

   Tirta Empul and Goa Gajah

   Sacred spring purification ritual, Elephant Cave, Kecak dance at Ubud Palace.

6. Day6

   Uluwatu and Jimbaran

   Uluwatu cliff temple, Kecak Fire Dance at sunset, seafood on Jimbaran Beach.

7. Day7

   Nusa Penida: Kelingking and Crystal Bay

   Fast boat to Nusa Penida. Kelingking Beach viewpoint (the T-Rex cliff), snorkelling at Crystal Bay with manta rays. Back to Bali by evening.

8. Day8

   Nusa Penida: Broken Beach

   Full second day on Nusa Penida — Broken Beach natural arch, Angel Billabong tide pools, Atuh Beach. Stay overnight on the island for a more relaxed pace.

9. Day9

   Amed Snorkelling

   Drive to Amed on the northeast coast for some of Bali's best snorkelling — the Japanese WWII shipwreck USS Liberty at Tulamben is a short swim from the beach. Black sand beaches and a volcanic mountain backdrop make it feel like a different island.

10. Day10

    Farewell Spa and Seminyak Sunset

    Return to Seminyak for a morning at a traditional Balinese spa. Last lunch at a Canggu cafe, final sunset on the beach, and a late departure.

Tips for your Bali trip

• Hire a driver for day trips rather than renting a scooter if you are not experienced — traffic around Kuta and Seminyak is chaotic, roads narrow, and a private driver for a full day costs around $40–50.
• Most temples require a sarong and sash to enter — you can borrow or rent them at the entrance; having your own lightweight sarong saves time and is respectful.
• Book the Mount Batur sunrise trek through a reputable agency (not strangers on the street) — it requires a 1am departure from Ubud, and the view from the crater rim at dawn is worth every sleepless hour.
• The dry season (April to October) is significantly better than the wet season — December to February brings heavy daily rain that can wash out roads and cancel boat trips to Nusa Penida.

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