Arrive in Ubud
Ease into Bali with a walkable first evening and a gentle ridge walk if arrival time allows.
- Ubud center
- Campuhan Ridge Walk
- Local dinner
Shared itinerary
7 Day Bali Culture and Beach Itinerary
A balanced Bali itinerary that starts in Ubud and ends on the coast with temples, rice terraces, cafes, and sunset beaches.
7 daysComfort budgetBy ThePlantoGo community
Trip overview
This 7 day Bali itinerary is designed as a two-base trip: Ubud first for temples, rice terraces, and waterfalls, then the coast for cafes, beaches, and sunset evenings. It avoids long backtracking and keeps one optional island day flexible.
Before you go
- Book two stays instead of one: Ubud plus a coast base such as Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, or Uluwatu.
- Hire a driver for full sightseeing days and keep scooter use only for confident riders.
- Treat Nusa Penida as weather-dependent and keep a backup beach or spa day.
Rice Terraces
Use the morning for Ubud's most photogenic nature and temple stops before the day gets hot.
- Tegallalang
- Tirta Empul
- Ubud market
Waterfalls
Pair waterfalls with a cultural stop and a hands-on food experience near Ubud.
- Tegenungan Waterfall
- Goa Gajah
- Balinese cooking class
Move to Canggu
Transfer to the coast and keep sightseeing light so the travel day still feels relaxed.
- Canggu cafes
- Echo Beach
- Sunset dinner
Uluwatu
Dedicate a full day to southern cliffs, beach time, and the evening temple performance.
- Padang Padang Beach
- Uluwatu Temple
- Kecak dance
Nusa Penida Option
Make this an early-start adventure day, or swap it for a calmer beach day if seas are rough.
- Kelingking viewpoint
- Angel's Billabong
- Crystal Bay
Slow Beach Day
End with a flexible day for brunch, spa time, shopping, or a low-pressure departure.
- Brunch
- Spa
- Departure
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