Our passion for travelling started after visiting Bali. This is also the reason we keep coming back to this beautiful island! Check out our itinerary and tips for putting together your perfect tour of Bali and surrounding islands. This itinerary includes pearly white beaches but also plenty of cultural sights. So you can see an awful lot of beauty in 2 weeks. Bali has developed into a well-known holiday spot and is therefore fully equipped. It is therefore not difficult to fall in love with a place like this!
All about our itinerary through Bali
General information about Bali
Before you start planning your Bali trip, it is useful to look at the best travel period, your visas and transport to and in Bali. We have all this information here listed for you.
The itinerary for Bali and surrounding islands
For this itinerary, we recommend 2 to 3 weeks. What you can see in this time is entirely up to you. Are you constantly on the road? Or do you also want to enjoy a few beach days?
Denpasar: At the airport, Bandara Internasional Ngurah Rai, your journey through Bali begins. From here, you can easily get to the surrounding areas such as Kuta and Seminyak. These places are very touristy but a good option for your first night(s) on the island.
Travel time Denpasar - Canggu: 1 to 1.5 hours by taxi
Canggu: Our favourite spot! Canggu is a lot quieter than southern beach resorts like Kuta and Seminyak. It is a popular surf spot, has many hip restaurants and a vibrant nightlife! If you arrive at the airport on time, we recommend you head straight here.
Travel time Canggu - Ubud: 1.5 to 2 hours by taxi
Ubud: The cultural heart of Bali. From here, you can easily take your scooter to various sights such as vast rice fields, temples and waterfalls. You'll also find the famous Monkey forest!
Travel time Ubud - Sanur : 1.5 to 2 hours by taxi
Sanur
Sanur: From here, catch the boat to Nusa Lembognan. If you have a bit more time, we definitely recommend staying here a bit longer.
Nusa Lembognan: In Sanur, you can opt for a return or single ticket to Nusa Lembognan. A quiet island that is easy to explore by scooter. It has white beaches, ‘secret spots’ and you can book cool snorkelling tours from here.
Travel time Sanur - Nusa Lembognan : about 45 min by boat.
Uluwatu: You can indulge in lots of luxury but even as a backpacker, you don't have to skip this place. The white beaches, nightlife and many restaurants make this the ultimate place to end your trip relaxed.
Travel time Nusa Lembognan - Uluwatu : about 45 min by boat to Sanur. From Sanur to Uluwatu is about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Bali itinerary for 3 weeks or more!
Will you be in Bali for 3 weeks or more? Or would you like to see as much as possible? Then you can extend the above itinerary even further. For example, you could go to Nusa Penida or to the Gili Islands.
Nusa Penida: From Nusa Lembognan, you can be on Nusa Penida within 15 minutes. This is a beautiful green island that is perfect to combine with Nusa Lembognan. You'll find beautiful viewpoints, cliffs and perfect surfspots here.
Travel time Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Penida: 10 minutes by boat.
Gili Islands: You can take a boat to one of the Gili Islands from Bali or Nusa Penida. Besides the white beaches, clear blue sea, and beautiful sunsets, there are plenty of restaurants and entertainment venues here. And as icing on the cake! There are no scooters or cars. So it's nice and quiet.
Read more about the Gili Islands
Travel time Nusa Penida to one of the Gili islands: about 2 hours.
Want to know more? See here All our blogs about Bali. Prefer an organised trip? Then check out the website of BaliTravel. BaliTravel has been a specialist in organising trips to Bali for years. Together with you, they will look at the possibilities so you can have the trip of your dreams!
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