Best way to see Bali in a week!

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From misty rice terraces to sacred temples and sunset shores, this 7-day itinerary will show you the best of Bali โ€” with just the right mix of adventure and chill. ๐ŸŒž

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Bali One-Week Itinerary

๐Ÿ“ Day 1: Arrival in Ubud โ€“ Baliโ€™s Cultural Heart
โœˆ๏ธ Arrive at Denpasar Airport, transfer to Ubud (1.5โ€“2 hrs)
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Check into a jungle villa or boutique guesthouse
๐Ÿฅ— Dinner at Melting Wok or Locavore To Go
๐ŸŒ™ Evening walk around Ubud Palace or art market

๐Ÿ“ Day 2: Temples & Rice Terraces
๐Ÿ›• Visit Tirta Empul Temple (holy water purification)
๐ŸŒพ Walk the Tegalalang Rice Terraces
โ˜• Stop at a local coffee plantation
๐ŸŒ… Sunset at Campuhan Ridge Walk
๐Ÿ›€ Optional: Balinese massage or flower bath

๐Ÿ“ Day 3: Adventure Day in North Bali
๐Ÿš Day trip to Sekumpul Waterfall (Baliโ€™s most stunning!)
โ›ฉ๏ธ Stop at Ulun Danu Beratan Temple on the lake
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Local lunch with a mountain view
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Return to Ubud or stay in Munduk for a night in the hills

๐Ÿ“ Day 4: Head to Canggu โ€“ Surf & Sunset
๐Ÿ›บ Scenic drive to Canggu (2.5โ€“3 hrs)
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Chill at Echo Beach or Batu Bolong
๐ŸŒฎ Sunset cocktails at La Brisa beach club
๐ŸŽถ Live music or night market stroll

๐Ÿ“ Day 5: Coastal Culture & Spa Time
๐Ÿ›• Morning visit to Tanah Lot Temple by the sea
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Boutique shopping or cafรฉ hopping in Canggu
๐Ÿง– Spa afternoon (try Goldust or Therapy)
๐Ÿ• Dinner at Mason, Crate Cafรฉ, or The Lawn

๐Ÿ“ Day 6: Uluwatu Cliffs & Hidden Beaches
๐Ÿ๏ธ Head south to Uluwatu for day trip or overnight
โ›ฑ๏ธ Explore Padang Padang, Bingin, or Melasti Beach
๐Ÿ›• Sunset at Uluwatu Temple + Kecak Fire Dance
๐Ÿค Seafood dinner on the sand in Jimbaran Bay

๐Ÿ“ Day 7: Leisure + Departure
โ˜€๏ธ Morning yoga, ocean dip, or cafรฉ breakfast
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Last-minute gifts from Love Anchor Market
โœˆ๏ธ Transfer to airport for your flight home (leave 4 hrs before departure)

๐ŸŒŸ Pro Tips
๐Ÿ’ต Bring cash for small warungs, tips, and markets
๐Ÿš• Use Grab app or hire a local driver for day trips
๐Ÿงด Always wear reef-safe sunscreen โ€” Bali sun is strong!
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Consider staying in 2 or 3 locations to experience Baliโ€™s diversity (Ubud, Canggu, Uluwatu)

๐Ÿ’ฌ Final Thought

Bali is more than a destination โ€” itโ€™s a vibe. This one-week itinerary gives you a taste of everything: temples in the jungle, waterfalls in the highlands, and sunsets by the sea. ๐Ÿง˜โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒบ

Post by Elle_crochet | Aug 4, 2025

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