Bali with kids: 3-day itinerary
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 1 of 5 free; 4 paid — see “Cost”
- Duration
- 3 days, 9:30 to 16:56 each day
- Start and finish
- Bali Zoo → Tanjung Benoa
- On foot
- ≈ 0 min in total
- Transport
- 2 rides, ≈ 47 min
- Lunch
- around 12:30
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- April to October. The parks open year-round, and covered areas help on rainy days.
Day-by-day plan
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Day 1 · Bali09:30–16:21 · 2 places · 6 h 50 min
Bali Zoo
· 3 h · ≈ IDR 350,000–400,000
- Lunch · 1 h
- 21 min · transport or taxi
Bali Bird Park
· 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 385,000
Day 2 · Bali09:30–14:30 · 1 place · 5 h
Bali Safari Park
· 5 h · From ≈ IDR 650,000
Day 3 · Bali09:30–16:56 · 2 places · 7 h 30 min
Nusa Dua Beach
· 3 h · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 26 min · transport or taxi
Tanjung Benoa
· 3 h · Beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
1 of 5 are free; 4 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Bali Zoo | 22 | 3 h | ≈ IDR 350,000–400,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bali Bird Park | 22 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 385,000 |
| 3 | Bali Safari Park | 15 | 5 h | From ≈ IDR 650,000 |
| 4 | Nusa Dua Beach | 26 | 3 h | Free |
| 5 | Tanjung Benoa | 24 | 3 h | beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000 |
| Total | 16 h 30 min | 1 of 5 free |
Tips for each stop
Day 1
- 1
Bali Zoo. Compact zoo: tigers, orangutans, Komodo dragons, feeding sessions. ≈ IDR 350,000–400,000.
- 2
Bali Bird Park. About 1,000 birds and walk-through aviaries. ≈ IDR 385,000, cheaper online; bird shows by day.
Day 2
- 3
Bali Safari Park. Open-sided bus safari, shows and a kids' water park. From ≈ IDR 650,000; allow 4–5 hours.
Day 3
- 4
Nusa Dua Beach. White sand and calm water inside the reef. Free; shallow at low tide — swim at high tide.
- 5
Tanjung Benoa. Water sports in a calm lagoon: banana boat ≈ IDR 80,000 for 15 minutes, packages cost more.
Who this route is for
- Families with children from 3–4
- A beach holiday with a couple of big days out
- Staying in Ubud or the south
- Temples and terraces — see the 3- or 5-day itinerary
- Very young children — the safari park is big, bring a pushchair
April to October. The parks open year-round, and covered areas help on rainy days.
Things to do in Bali with kids
With children, the southeast is the best base — Nusa Dua or Sanur: calm water inside the reef, gentle slopes into the sea and short drives. Ubud suits older kids, but it has no beach. The Bird Park, Bali Zoo and Bali Safari Park are between Ubud and Sanur, 30–60 minutes away.
Buy wildlife park tickets online — they're noticeably cheaper than at the gate. Arrive at opening time, when animals are livelier and the parks are still cool.
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Day 2: Bali Safari Park
Bali Safari Park covers about 40 hectares with more than 100 species, from Komodo dragons and orangutans to tigers, zebras and hippos. The open-sided bus safari through Indonesian, Indian and African zones is included in the basic ticket. Pack swimwear for the kids' water park, hats and water.
In the evenings there's a night safari, usually with dinner and at extra cost. It's late for toddlers, but older kids tend to remember it most.
Day 3: calm water at Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua beach has white sand and calm water inside the reef — one of Bali's best for swimming with children. Swim at high tide: at low tide it's very shallow. In the neighbouring Tanjung Benoa lagoon there are banana boats, parasailing and snorkelling; for kids, the banana boat and a glass-bottom boat ride are easiest.
The equatorial sun is strong: children need rash vests and sunscreen, and the hottest hours are best spent in the shade.
More family ideas
The Monkey Forest in Ubud suits older kids who aren't afraid of monkeys. The Tirta Gangga water palace, with koi and stepping stones, works for every age. For easy shore snorkelling, try Pemuteran or Amed, where the sea is calm.
How to do it right
- Stay in Nusa Dua or Sanur: calm sea and short drives.
- Book wildlife park tickets online — cheaper than at the gate.
- Swim at high tide: Nusa Dua is shallow at low tide.
- Rash vests and sunscreen for kids: the equatorial sun is strong.
- 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
What are the best things to do in Bali with kids?
Bali Bird Park and Bali Zoo, Bali Safari Park, and the calm beaches of Nusa Dua and Sanur.
Where is the best area to stay in Bali with kids?
Nusa Dua or Sanur: calm water inside the reef and a gentle slope into the sea.
Which Bali beaches are good for kids?
Nusa Dua and Sanur — the reef breaks the waves; swim at high tide.
How much are the wildlife parks?
Bird Park about IDR 385,000, Bali Zoo 350,000–400,000, Safari Park from 650,000; cheaper online.
Is Bali good for toddlers?
Yes with fewer drives and more beach time; this itinerary suits children from about 3–4.
Can kids visit the Monkey Forest?
Older kids, yes, with food and small items put away; monkeys can frighten little ones.
What can kids do in Bali when it rains?
Covered areas at the wildlife parks, bird shows and cafés; downpours are usually short.
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.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
