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THE ITINERARY COLLECTION
INDONESIA / BALI

Bali Itinerary: 18 days

Rice-field mornings and a few days with nothing to rush to. This route gives the stays room to be part of the trip.

An eighteen-day Bali itinerary with Sanur, Ubud, a Bambootel rice-field stay, Ungasan and Nusa Dua, mixing a few outings with long resort breaks.

Alisha and Matt together on a Bora Bora beach

A trip from Alisha & MattPlanned with couples in mind.

Alisha and Matt seated together above green rice terraces near Ubud
Rice terraces, Ubud area
Rice-field mornings.

YOUR TIME18 days · 17 nights

THE FOCUSUbud · rice fields · southern coast

THE BASESAndaz Bali + Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve + Bambootel Sawah View + Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts + The St. Regis Bali Resort

THE PACEA few outings + long resort breaks

THE EXPERIENCES TO BUILD A TRIP AROUND

Give these places their time

Let Ubud’s outings give way to the slower southern-coast stays.

A PLACE IN THE PLAN

Ubud Monkey Forest

Spend time in the forest sanctuary under its visitor guidelines.

See where it fits →

A PLACE IN THE PLAN

The rice terraces

Explore the rice-field scenery on an open visitor route.

See where it fits →

A PLACE IN THE PLAN

Campuhan Ridge Walk

A ridge walk gives the Ubud stay an outing on foot.

See where it fits →

A PLACE IN THE PLAN

Nusa Dua beach time

Beach and resort time bring a slower finish to the journey.

See where it fits →
GET TO KNOW THE PLACE

Rice-field mornings.
Days without a rush.

Give Bali’s outings and its quieter days room to coexist. This route moves from Sanur through Ubud and a rice-field stay to Ungasan and Nusa Dua. The long resort pauses are intentional; shorten the stay if you prefer more movement, rather than filling every gap with another drive.

The hotel sequence is one Sanur night, five at Mandapa, one at Bambootel Sawah View, five at Umana and five at St Regis. The second half deliberately has very few outings. Shorten those stays if you want a more compact trip; do not add long drives to every open day.

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A LITTLE ORIENTATION

Get your bearings before setting out.

The hotel sequence is one Sanur night, five at Mandapa, one at Bambootel Sawah View, five at Umana and five at St Regis. The second half deliberately has very few outings. Shorten those stays if you want a more compact trip; do not add long drives to every open day.

ROUTE DIAGRAM · NOT TO SCALE
SanurOne arrival night
UbudFive Mandapa nights
TampaksiringOne Bambootel night
UngasanFive Umana nights
Nusa DuaFive St Regis nights
Bali airportDeparture
18 DAYS · 17 NIGHTS · YOUR OWN ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PLAN

ON THE MAP

See how the journey fits together.

Follow the numbered stops alongside the day plan. The lines show the order of the journey; use your transport booking or navigation for the actual route.

Explore the places in the list below.

  1. 01 Sanur
  2. 02 Ubud
  3. 03 Tampaksiring
  4. 04 Ungasan
  5. 05 Nusa Dua

Place coordinates: Wikidata , Wikipedia and © OpenStreetMap contributors. Geography: Natural Earth. Select a place for its source.

THE ROUTE AT A GLANCE

Your Bali route and overnight stays

DayRoute or focusOvernight
1AIRPORT → SANURAndaz Bali.
2SANUR → UBUDMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
3TEGALALANG → UBUDMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
4MANDAPAMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
5CAMPUHAN → UBUDMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
6UBUD AREAMandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
7UBUD → TAMPAKSIRINGBambootel Sawah View.
8TAMPAKSIRING → UNGASANUmana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
9UNGASANUmana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
10UNGASANUmana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
11UNGASANUmana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
12UNGASANUmana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
13UNGASAN → NUSA DUAThe St. Regis Bali Resort.
14NUSA DUAThe St. Regis Bali Resort.
15NUSA DUAThe St. Regis Bali Resort.
16NUSA DUAThe St. Regis Bali Resort.
17NUSA DUAThe St. Regis Bali Resort.
18NUSA DUA → AIRPORTOnward travel.
THE PLAN

Your Bali itinerary, day by day

Open a day for the stops and practical advice. Let the plan help you decide where to linger.

18 days · 17 nightsA ROUTE TO MAKE YOUR OWN
BALI · THE ROUTE
DAY1

Arrive in Sanur.

AIRPORT → SANURArrival and settling in · use the time your journey leaves

Leave this evening for arrival, the transfer and dinner.

  • Airport transferArrange pickup with a realistic wait allowance after landing. Confirm current arrival requirements through the relevant official sources for your own passport.
  • Andaz BaliSettle into the one-night Sanur base. Blue Oven was the dinner idea; a boardwalk stroll is optional.

THE DAY’S ROUTEAIRPORT → SANUR

MEALS & BREAKSLeave a meal break around the main visit. Choose somewhere that fits this day’s route.

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Andaz Bali.

DAY2

Move to Ubud and explore the centre.

SANUR → UBUDA journey day · include bags and each connection
A moss-covered tree and stone path in Ubud’s Monkey Forest
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

An early transfer leaves room for one town outing before hotel check-in.

  • Mandapa bag dropArrange the transfer and confirm when the room will be ready. The precise villa and benefits depend on the booked category.
  • Sacred Monkey Forest SanctuaryVisit under the sanctuary’s current guidelines. Keep belongings secure and give the macaques space.
  • Silver workshop and lunchArrange a current silver-making class if you want one, then lunch in Ubud. Bollywood Indian Cuisine was the meal choice.
  • Ambar eveningReserve dining if it is a priority, then leave the rest of the evening at the resort.

THE DAY’S ROUTESANUR → UBUD

MEALS & BREAKSSilver workshop and lunch

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

DAY3

Rice terraces and a selected activity.

TEGALALANG → UBUDMain visiting day · give the featured stops their time
Alisha on a swing above the green hillside at Alas Harum
Alas Harum

Start with the countryside and keep the afternoon light.

  • Tegalalang Rice TerraceUse an open visitor route and confirm access locally. Do not assume the paths are available before the operator opens.
  • Alas HarumChoose a ticket for the specific swing or other activity you want. Rentals and eligibility are separate from general entry.
  • Return for a breakKeep time for breakfast, the pool or a booked resort session.
  • Dinner at This Is BaliThe route’s dinner choice offers a chance to build a meal from several dishes. Confirm the current menu and reservation.

THE DAY’S ROUTETEGALALANG → UBUD

MEALS & BREAKSDinner at This Is Bali

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

DAY4

Stay in for a quieter day.

MANDAPAA slower day · choose only the extras you want
Alisha and Matt outside a small thatched pavilion amid Mandapa’s rice fields
Mandapa

Let the resort have an unhurried day of its own.

  • A current wellness session, if wantedThe reservation included a sound session. Choose from the current programme rather than assuming the same class runs daily.
  • Resort timeA portrait session and Sawah Terrace dinner were in the trip plan. Book them separately if you want to include them; performance schedules and inclusions vary.

THE DAY’S ROUTEMANDAPA

MEALS & BREAKSLeave a meal break around the main visit. Choose somewhere that fits this day’s route.

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

DAY5

A ridge walk and a relaxed afternoon.

CAMPUHAN → UBUDExploring on foot · leave time to pause

Fit the walk to daylight, weather and your pace.

  • Campuhan Ridge WalkArrange a suitable public route and pickup. The north-to-south walk used Karsa Spa and the Ibah area as the endpoints; confirm the accessible route on the day.
  • Breakfast and a breakReturn without adding another cross-island excursion.
  • Spa and dinnerGreen Tara Spa and Swiss Chalet & Grill were the choices. Reserve current appointments and allow for the town transfers.

THE DAY’S ROUTECAMPUHAN → UBUD

MEALS & BREAKSBreakfast and a break · Spa and dinner

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

DAY6

Choose an outing or another resort day.

UBUD AREAA slower day · choose only the extras you want

The day’s activity should suit your interests and the return timing.

  • Optional Bali Zoo visitAn elephant programme was booked in the journey. Treat it as an optional visit, review the operator’s current activities and choose what you are comfortable participating in.
  • A farming session, if availableThe resort notes included subak farming and rice pounding. Arrange the current activity and do not assume a fixed late-afternoon return will fit both.
  • An easy dinnerChoose a nearby meal or the resort. Keep the evening flexible if the outing takes longer.

THE DAY’S ROUTEUBUD AREA

MEALS & BREAKSAn easy dinner

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

DAY7

A night among the rice fields.

UBUD → TAMPAKSIRINGChoose the main outing · keep alternatives separate
Alisha and Matt outside their bamboo villa and pool at Bambootel
Bambootel Sawah View

This move is the main plan.

  • Breakfast and checkoutA final yoga session is optional if its timing leaves room to pack.
  • Bambootel Sawah ViewTransfer to the Tampaksiring-area stay and spend the afternoon there. Confirm the room type rather than assuming every reservation is a treehouse villa.
  • DinnerManiq was the booked restaurant in the trip plan. Confirm the current dining arrangements.

THE DAY’S ROUTEUBUD → TAMPAKSIRING

MEALS & BREAKSBreakfast and checkout · Dinner

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Bambootel Sawah View.

DAY8

Move to the southern coast.

TAMPAKSIRING → UNGASANA journey day · include bags and each connection

Leave a broad road-transfer window across the island.

  • A slow morningBreakfast or the Nini meal idea can fit before checkout if currently available.
  • Transfer to UmanaTraffic can make this a substantial journey. Confirm pickup and leave the afternoon free of timed sightseeing.
  • Oliverra dinnerSettle in, then use the hotel dinner booking if desired.

THE DAY’S ROUTETAMPAKSIRING → UNGASAN

MEALS & BREAKSOliverra dinner

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

DAY9

A full day at Umana.

UNGASANMain visiting day · give the featured stops their time
Alisha at a carved Balinese gateway at Umana
Umana Bali

Keep the day open.

  • Resort timeBreakfast, a swim and a long lunch are enough of a plan.
  • Commune dinnerThe restaurant was this evening’s choice; book according to the current programme.

THE DAY’S ROUTEUNGASAN

MEALS & BREAKSCommune dinner

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

DAY10

Pool time and a beach-house dinner.

UNGASANA slower day · choose only the extras you want

Another quiet day is intentional.

  • An open morning and afternoonUse the stay at your own pace. Any spa session or outing is an extra.
  • Uma Beach HouseConfirm the current venue, transfer and dinner booking before setting out.

THE DAY’S ROUTEUNGASAN

MEALS & BREAKSLeave a meal break around the main visit. Choose somewhere that fits this day’s route.

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

DAY11

Stay for the view.

UNGASANA slower day · choose only the extras you want

There is no required sightseeing today.

  • Resort dayKeep the pool, room and meals as the main plan.
  • Oliverra, if you want to repeat itOr choose another currently available dinner at the resort.

THE DAY’S ROUTEUNGASAN

MEALS & BREAKSLeave a meal break around the main visit. Choose somewhere that fits this day’s route.

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

DAY12

One last Umana day.

UNGASANMain visiting day · give the featured stops their time

Leave time to enjoy the final full day here.

  • At your own paceThere is no fixed excursion in the route.
  • Dinner and tomorrow’s moveCommune was the dinner choice. Confirm the Nusa Dua pickup before packing.

THE DAY’S ROUTEUNGASAN

MEALS & BREAKSDinner and tomorrow’s move

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

DAY13

Across to Nusa Dua.

UNGASAN → NUSA DUAA journey day · include bags and each connection

Move between the southern-coast bases without adding a major outing.

  • Transfer and check-inArrange the move to St Regis and confirm room availability.
  • Lunch and the beachGourmand Deli was the lunch idea. Spend the afternoon settling in.
  • Kayuputi dinnerReserve separately if dining here is part of your plan.

THE DAY’S ROUTEUNGASAN → NUSA DUA

MEALS & BREAKSLunch and the beach · Kayuputi dinner

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
The St. Regis Bali Resort.

DAY14

A first full Nusa Dua day.

NUSA DUAMain visiting day · give the featured stops their time

Let the beach and the resort set the day.

  • An open resort dayChoose beach, pool or a separate spa booking.
  • Dinner of your choiceCheck Boneka and the resort’s other current dinner options. Dining is a separate reservation unless included in your own booking.

THE DAY’S ROUTENUSA DUA

MEALS & BREAKSDinner of your choice

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
The St. Regis Bali Resort.

DAY15

Keep another day free.

NUSA DUAA slower day · choose only the extras you want
Alisha walking between palm trees toward the Nusa Dua beach
Nusa Dua

No cross-island journey is needed.

  • A slow dayStay at the resort or choose a nearby walk that suits the conditions.
  • A local dinner, if wantedPizzeria Romana was a possible option, not a confirmed recommendation. Confirm its current location and opening before going.

THE DAY’S ROUTENUSA DUA

MEALS & BREAKSA local dinner, if wanted

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
The St. Regis Bali Resort.

DAY16

Beach time and a chosen evening.

NUSA DUAA slower day · choose only the extras you want

Keep the afternoon unhurried.

  • Resort timeNo sightseeing is scheduled today.
  • Choose dinnerIf you want a cultural dinner at Dulang, confirm its present menu and performance programme with the hotel.

THE DAY’S ROUTENUSA DUA

MEALS & BREAKSChoose dinner

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
The St. Regis Bali Resort.

DAY17

A last full island day.

NUSA DUAA slower day · choose only the extras you want

Leave room to enjoy the final stay and pack.

  • One more beach or pool dayAdd only the activities you still want.
  • Dinner and departure preparationConfirm the next morning’s vehicle, airport and baggage arrangements.

THE DAY’S ROUTENUSA DUA

MEALS & BREAKSDinner and departure preparation

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
The St. Regis Bali Resort.

DAY18

Depart Bali.

NUSA DUA → AIRPORTDeparture or onward travel · keep the connection first

An early flight needs a realistic pickup margin.

  • Hotel transferConfirm current traffic expectations with the driver, then protect the airline’s reporting time.
  • Onward travelThis trip continued to Manila. Its guide begins with the same travel day.

THE DAY’S ROUTENUSA DUA → AIRPORT

MEALS & BREAKSLeave a meal break around the main visit. Choose somewhere that fits this day’s route.

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP
Onward travel.

GET TO KNOW THE PLACE

Things to See in Bali

Get to know the main sights before putting them into your day. Open a card for the visit details and its place in the route.

A moss-covered tree and stone path in Ubud’s Monkey Forest

SANUR → UBUD

Ubud Monkey Forest

Spend time in the forest sanctuary under its visitor guidelines.

Plan your visit

Keep belongings secure and give the macaques space.

Move to Ubud and explore the centre.

Alisha and Matt seated together above green rice terraces near Ubud

TEGALALANG → UBUD

The rice terraces

Explore the rice-field scenery on an open visitor route.

Plan your visit

Do not assume the paths are available before the operator opens.

Rice terraces and a selected activity.

CAMPUHAN → UBUD

Campuhan Ridge Walk

A ridge walk gives the Ubud stay an outing on foot.

Plan your visit

The north-to-south walk used Karsa Spa and the Ibah area as the endpoints; confirm the accessible route on the day.

A ridge walk and a relaxed afternoon.

Alisha walking between palm trees toward the Nusa Dua beach

UNGASAN → NUSA DUA

Nusa Dua beach time

Beach and resort time bring a slower finish to the journey.

Plan your visit

Spend the afternoon settling in.

Across to Nusa Dua.

Alisha and Matt seated together beside the beach at sunset
Nusa Dua, Bali
MAKE ROOM FOR THIS

Rice-field mornings.
Days without a rush.

This is a long, stay-focused route. Ubud holds most of the planned outings, while Ungasan and Nusa Dua have room for pool days and meals together.

A GOOD PLACE TO LAND

Find a base
that suits your days.

Start with where you want to spend the evening, then consider the next morning’s journey.

A PLACE TO LAND.
A BASE TO EXPLORE.
Alisha by a pool overlooking Mandapa’s green rice fields
Mandapa, Ubud
UBUD · FIVE NIGHTS

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

The main base for the town, terraces and ridge walk.

Find it on the map
Alisha and Matt beside a pool overlooking rice fields at Bambootel Sawah View
Bambootel Sawah View
TAMPAKSIRING · ONE NIGHT

Bambootel Sawah View

A separate rice-field stay north of Ubud.

Find it on the map
Alisha and Matt overlooking the ocean at sunset at Umana Bali
Umana Bali
UNGASAN · FIVE NIGHTS

Umana Bali, LXR Hotels & Resorts

The first long southern-coast resort break.

Find it on the map
Beach loungers and umbrellas in front of the St Regis Bali resort
The St. Regis Bali Resort
NUSA DUA · FIVE NIGHTS

The St. Regis Bali Resort

The final beach stay before departure.

Find it on the map

These stays give the route its overnight stops. Before booking, ask about the things that will shape your day: breakfast, arrival time and transfers. Check what your chosen room rate includes.

BEFORE YOU SET OUT

A little preparation makes a better day.

Use the links below for current visitor information, then check the details with the people arranging your visit.

KNOW THE PACE BEFORE YOU GO

Make the day fit the visit

Let Ubud’s outings give way to the slower southern-coast stays.

GETTING THERE & AROUND

Count the whole journey

Arrange each hotel move as a separate transfer. Traffic and check-in make transfer days different from full resort days.

WALKING & CHOICES

Choose the version you will enjoy

Choose one main Ubud outing at a time, then keep the pool and beach stretches open. Resort days do not need an invented excursion.

BEFORE YOU SET THE DATES

What to arrange first

Match the five bases and transfers first, then reserve the workshops, dinners and spa appointments you want.

THE MAIN DECISION

Start with the parts that set the day

Arrange each hotel move as a separate transfer. Traffic and check-in make transfer days different from full resort days.

PICK YOUR SEASON

Bali, month by month.

Compare average daytime highs and overnight lows to help choose a season and pack for the trip.

The charts use the same temperature scale so you can compare these reference locations.

Sanur

Regional estimate for Sanur

Average daily highAverage daily low°F
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Warmest average daysOctober, November

Coolest average nightsAugust

Plan for the actual outingUse these averages to compare seasons, then check a forecast before packing. They do not show rainfall or guarantee the weather for your dates.

1991–2020 averages calculated from NASA POWER daily high/low temperatures. These are regional model estimates, not a local weather-station record. NASA POWER data ↗ Coastal, city and mountain conditions can differ. These are averages, not a forecast or record extremes.

View the monthly figures
Sanur: average daily high / low
Month°F°C
January82° / 75°28° / 23.8°
February82° / 75°27.7° / 23.9°
March83° / 75°28.1° / 23.9°
April83° / 75°28.2° / 23.9°
May82° / 74°27.8° / 23.3°
June81° / 72°27° / 22.5°
July80° / 71°26.5° / 21.7°
August81° / 70°27° / 21.3°
September83° / 71°28.3° / 21.9°
October85° / 73°29.6° / 23°
November85° / 75°29.7° / 23.9°
December84° / 75°28.7° / 23.9°
A NOTE FROM ALISHA & MATT

Choose the visit
that suits you.

Book the visits that determine the day, then give the gaps a purpose: lunch, the journey and a chance to sit down.

Alisha & Matt
01

Shorten the stays to suit your trip.

Seventeen nights reflect this journey, not a minimum needed to see Bali. Choose fewer resort nights for a shorter visit.

02

Confirm each hotel benefit.

Breakfast, photoshoots, shuttles, classes, dining credits and villa categories depend on the current reservation.

03

Allow for the drives.

A map estimate is not a reliable promise in Bali traffic. Avoid tight appointments after a hotel transfer.

04

Check current arrival arrangements.

Use the relevant official immigration and Bali visitor sources for your own dates and passport; old notes are not current entry guidance.

BEFORE YOU GO

A few questions
before you go.

Do I need eighteen days for Bali?

No. This route preserves a long stay-focused trip. Reduce the quiet resort nights or choose fewer hotel bases for a shorter holiday.

Can I combine this with the other guides?

Yes. Join the guides at the travel days, then count the hotel nights. One guide’s departure can be the next guide’s arrival, so adding all the day counts would give you time you do not actually have. Match the connections before booking.

How do we keep a copy?

Use “Save this trip” to bookmark the guide in this browser. For a copy to take along, choose “Print this itinerary”: every day opens for printing, and your device’s PDF option lets you save the plan.

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