10 days in Bali Itinerary
With 10 days in Bali, you can be sure you can take everything at a leisurely pace (lucky you!) and be able to cover all the must visit places in Bali and try out some of the things to do in Bali as well. This Bali itinerary will help you in planning a trip to Bali.
In this itinerary, you will find yourself:
- relaxing at some of the best beaches of Bali
- eating the best foods of Bali
- catching the famous Kecak Dance performance
- visiting a few of the best temples in Bali
- attending a cooking class
- enjoying the sunrise at Mount Batur
- taking some surfing lessons
- shopping and tasting coffee
- in a day trip to Nusa Penida or trying out some outdoor activities
Here are a suggested itinerary for 10 days in Bali for you to start your planning:
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Day 1 – Arrival, unwind and relax at the beach
Arrival at Denpasar International Airport. Plan early how you would get to your hotel. Our Top 10 Best Areas to Stay in South & Central Bali would be able to help you to choose the most suitable place for you. Then take it easy and unwind in the hotel after the travel and flight. For the evening, spend your quiet night at Balangan beach. The trip itself to get here will have you pass local villages and local people, giving you an apt introduction to Bali and for your days to come. During low tide, it is the perfect beach to stroll and enjoy the sunset. One of the most famous hotels in Bali is located at this beach, it’s the RIMBA Jimbaran Bali by AYANA *.
Day 2 – Enjoying food and drinks, Tegalalang rice terraces and Kecak Dance
Start the day slowly with a lazy morning, like how it should be in Bali. Have lunch at the famous Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner), one of the best restaurants in Bali. After the scrumptious lunch, take a trip around Tegalalang rice terraces for the breathtaking view. From here, detour off the ordinary tourist trail and go to the coffee plantation at Bali Pulina Agro Tourism. Slowly sip coffee and watch the world go by here. Towards evening, go in time for the well-known performance in Bali – the Kecak Dance. After that, have another feast at Naughty Nuri and then end the night with drinks at the Potato Head club.
Day 3 – Ubud’s art and culture, shopping, cooking class, spa and massage
Today is the day to soak in all of Ubud’s art and culture. There is a good collection of art museums and art galleries here in Ubud. If those are not your interest, there is the popular Ubud monkey forest that you may want to check out. After that, indulge yourself in shopping at the bountiful of shops and boutiques. By then your feet and body should deserve some good spa and massage pampering. Finally, to cap the one day of Ubud, participate in a cooking class at Payok/Paon. Also, squeeze in some shopping in Ubud in one of its many unique fashion boutiques.
Day 4 – Sightseeing day of Lovina’s dolphin, Uluwatu and Tanah Lot temples
This would be the sightseeing day. Wake up early for the dolphin watching at Lovina. If you have the time, squeeze in a quick visit to the Lovina beach, also known as black sand beach nearby before leaving the area. Next is the visit to the famous Uluwatu Temple and then Tanah Lot Temple, in time to enjoy the amazing sunset there. End the day with a good dinner at Ultimo in Seminyak.
Day 5 – Mount Batur and party at the beach
After last night’s unforgettable sunset, take a tour to Mount Batur, hike and trek up this wonderful volcano for a beautiful sunrise today. Later recoup at the hotel to refresh and reenergize for the long night to come. Head out to Kuta beach for a party and late-night out!
Day 6 – Seminyak, coffee and cafes and Ku De TA
Take this day to explore the upmarket Seminyak with many things to do. At the same time, sneak in more shopping in Ubud and Seminyak. Then its cafe hoping to try out all the delicious coffee. For another wonderful sunset, head to Ku De Ta and enjoy it among the beach bars.
Day 7 – Temple Tour
After only visiting both of the most famous temples in Bali, there are actually a few more that is well worth your time to check out. Since there is only one day, depending on where you start out, you can make a circle of these three beautiful temples with a hired car. An example starting from the center of Bali is first heading north to Pura Ulun Danu to see the floating temple, after that head east from there to Besakih Temple (the mother of temples) and then head back southwest to Tirta Empul temple. After this long tiring day, you may want to enjoy a good dinner at one of the best restaurants in Ubud.
Day 8 – Surfing lessons, beach and sunset dinner
Start the day with a late breakfast or brunch at Kuta before going for your surfing lessons at Kuta beach. This place is one of the best surfing spots in Bali and good for beginners too. Then get some suntan and swimming in at Kuta beach after the lessons. Go to Jimbaran for the famous romantic seafood dinner by the beach watching the sun go down.
Day 9 – Outdoor adventure or chill at the beaches or a day trip
Have an outdoor activities in Bali day before leaving by going for the white water rafting in the jungle. Next, go to the Elephant Safari Park in Desa Taro. If this is not your thing, take this opportunity to check out more of Bali’s best beaches such as Nusa Dua beach or Padang Padang beach. Else if you decide you want to take a break from mainland Bali and do a full day trip nearby, I highly recommend checking out Nusa Penida.
Day 10 – Last minute shopping and departure
Before flying off, sneak in some last minute shopping at Seminyak and then drive to the airport for departure.
As you can see, planning a trip to Bali itinerary is not difficult once you know the attractions and activities to cover. And if you have even more time after these 10 days, head on to Lombok or Gili Islands!
