# One week in Bali: 7-day itinerary

> A week in Bali covers the whole island plus a day on Nusa Penida. Day 1: central Ubud on foot. Day 2: the Tegallalang terraces and spring temples. Day 3: the west — Jatiluwih, Taman Ayun, Tanah Lot. Day 4: the highlands — Ulun Danu Bratan on its lake, Handara Gate and Sekumpul waterfall. Day 5: the Bukit and an Uluwatu sunset. Day 6: the east's water palaces and Gates of Heaven. Day 7: Nusa Penida — Kelingking, Broken Beach and snorkelling at Crystal Bay.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/in-7-days

## Day 1

1. [Campuhan Ridge Walk](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/campuhan-ridge.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · free
   ↓ 13 min on foot
2. [Saraswati Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000
   ↓ 3 min on foot
3. [Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-palace.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 3 min on foot
4. [Ubud Art Market](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-art-market.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free
   ↓ 19 min by transport
5. [Ubud Monkey Forest](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-monkey-forest.md) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · IDR 130,000

Total with walks: 6 h 8 min

## Day 2

1. [Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/goa-gajah.md) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
   ↓ 45 min by transport
2. [Tegallalang Rice Terraces](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tegallalang.md) — YesGo score 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 15,000–50,000
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 11 min on foot
3. [Luwak coffee plantations](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/luwak-coffee.md) — YesGo score 34/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free; luwak ≈ IDR 50,000–100,000
   ↓ 26 min by transport
4. [Gunung Kawi](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/gunung-kawi.md) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
   ↓ 14 min on foot
5. [Tirta Empul Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-empul.md) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000

Total with walks: 8 h 21 min

## Day 3

1. [Tanah Lot Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanah-lot.md) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · IDR 75,000
   ↓ 54 min by transport
2. [Taman Ayun Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ayun.md) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 1 h 21 min by transport
3. [Jatiluwih Rice Terraces](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/jatiluwih.md) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000

Total with walks: 7 h 45 min

## Day 4

1. [Ulun Danu Beratan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-bratan.md) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · IDR 100,000
   ↓ 21 min by transport
2. [Handara Gate](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/handara-gate.md) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · ≈ IDR 50,000 photo fee
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 41 min by transport
3. [Sekumpul Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/sekumpul-waterfall.md) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 20,000–250,000

Total with walks: 6 h 17 min

## Day 5

1. [Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/garuda-wisnu-kencana.md) — YesGo score 32/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 37 min by transport
2. [Padang Padang Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/padang-padang-beach.md) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · ≈ IDR 15,000
   ↓ 23 min by transport
3. [Uluwatu Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/uluwatu-temple.md) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000

Total with walks: 8 h

## Day 6

1. [Taman Ujung Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ujung.md) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
   ↓ 37 min by transport
2. [Tirta Gangga Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga.md) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 31 min by transport
3. [Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lempuyang.md) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle

Total with walks: 6 h 53 min

## Day 7

1. [Kelingking Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/kelingking-beach.md) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Small fee
   ↓ 25 min by transport
2. [Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/broken-beach.md) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Small fee
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 21 min by transport
3. [Crystal Bay](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/crystal-bay.md) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Small fee

Total with walks: 6 h 16 min

## How to plan one week in Bali

In a week it makes sense to move twice: four nights in Ubud for Ubud, the terraces, the west and the highlands; two nights in the south for the Bukit and the east; one night in Sanur before the boat to Nusa Penida (or stay on the island itself). That keeps each day's drive to two hours or less each way.

The highland day is the coolest: Lake Bratan sits at about 1,200 m and fog and afternoon rain are common, so go early. Village rules require a local guide to hike down to Sekumpul waterfall.

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## Day 7: Nusa Penida day trip

Fast boats to Nusa Penida leave Sanur from about 6:00–6:30 and take 30–60 minutes. On the island, hire a driver: roads are narrow, and Kelingking is about an hour from the harbour. This day covers the west side: the Kelingking viewpoint, Broken Beach with the Angel's Billabong pool, and Crystal Bay for snorkelling.

The path down to Kelingking beach is steep and takes 30–60 minutes, and swimming at the bottom is banned — for most people the viewpoint is enough. Only get into Angel's Billabong at low tide in calm seas. The last boats back to Bali leave around 17:00.

## Adding a Mount Batur sunrise

If you can face a 2–3 am start, add an eighth day or swap out the highlands: the [Mount Batur](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/mount-batur) sunrise hike takes about two hours up, and tours pick you up in Ubud at night. Afterwards, visit [Lake Batur](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lake-batur) and [Ulun Danu Batur Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-batur).

## More to see

For shore snorkelling, head northeast to [Amed](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/amed) and the [Tulamben](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tulamben) wreck. Swim with mantas at [Manta Point](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/manta-point). For a quiet beach, try [Nusa Dua](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/nusa-dua-beach) or [Melasti](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/melasti-beach).

## Tips

- Four nights in Ubud, two in the south, one in Sanur or on Nusa Penida.
- Book the Nusa Penida fast boat ahead — in high season it sells out.
- Head to the highlands early: fog and rain often roll in after lunch.
- In temples wear a sarong and sash with shoulders covered; sarongs are lent at almost every entrance, usually included in the ticket.
- Pay in Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants, but temple tickets, parking, donations and warungs are cash. Grab and Gojek are the easiest way to call a car.

## Questions

### Is one week in Bali enough?

Yes for a first trip: Ubud, the terraces, the west, the highlands, the Bukit, the east and a day on Nusa Penida.

### How should I plan a 7-day Bali itinerary?

By area: Ubud — around Ubud — west — highlands — Bukit — east — Nusa Penida, moving hotels two or three times.

### Where should I stay for a week in Bali?

Four nights in Ubud, two in the south and one in Sanur before the Nusa Penida boat.

### How do I get to Nusa Penida?

By fast boat from Sanur — 30–60 minutes, about IDR 150,000–250,000 one way.

### Do I need a guide for Sekumpul waterfall?

To hike down to the falls, yes — it's a village rule; the viewpoint above doesn't need one.

### Can I add Mount Batur?

Yes, as a separate night-time tour with a sunrise climb of about two hours.

### How much does a week cost?

Entry tickets run roughly IDR 1.7–2.2 million per person, plus the driver, boat and food.

### How do I pay in Bali?

Pay in Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants, but temple tickets, parking, donations and warungs are cash. Grab and Gojek are the easiest way to call a car.

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