Bali in 5 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Ubud’s rice terraces and Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, a Mount Batur sunrise, Tanah Lot and the Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu — beaches and highlands in one trip.

IndonesiaBeach & islandsNatureCulture & historyPhotogenic
Length5 days / 4 nights
CitiesKuta, Ubud, Uluwatu
CurrencyIDR Indonesian rupiah
Best time to goDry season Apr–Oct is best; Nov–Mar brings afternoon rain, and Jul–Aug is peak season.

Day-by-day overview

Day 1Arrive × beach sunset

10:00🚗 Transport
Arrive in Bali (DPS)
Type / No.Flight
Get a visa on arrival or e-VoA as required, and pay the Bali tourist levy (payable online).
13:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out14:00 / 12:00
14:00🍽 Food
Nasi goreng & satay
MealLunch
🍜 Must-eat
16:30📍 Sight
Sunset at Tanah Lot
Suggested time2.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
At low tide you can walk to the base of the rock.
📸 Photo spot🌙 Night view
19:30🍽 Food
Beachside dinner
MealDinner

Day 2Ubud: terraces × Tirta Empul × Monkey Forest

08:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check your ID, phone and belongings; most hotels will hold luggage.
08:30🚗 Transport
Private driver to Ubud
Type / No.Rental car
LocationUbud 🧭
Hiring a driver for the day is standard — agree route and price first.
10:00📍 Sight
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
📸 Photo spot
12:00📍 Sight
Tirta Empul Temple
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
Sarongs are required (rentable); follow etiquette if joining the purification.
13:30🍽 Food
Babi guling (roast suckling pig)
MealLunch
🍜 Must-eat
15:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out14:00 / 12:00
LocationUbud 🧭
16:00📍 Sight
Ubud Monkey Forest
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
Secure glasses, hats and food; avoid eye contact with the monkeys.
⚠️ Heads-up
19:30📍 Sight
Traditional dance at Ubud Palace
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsBuy on site

Day 3Mount Batur sunrise

02:00🚗 Transport
Pick-up for the Mount Batur sunrise trek
Type / No.Rental car
04:00📍 Sight
Hike Mount Batur for sunrise
Suggested time4 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
A local guide is required; it’s cold at the top — bring a headlamp, jacket and good shoes.
📸 Photo spot🚶 Lots of walking⚠️ Heads-up
09:30🍽 Food
Breakfast with volcano views & a coffee plantation
MealBreakfast
14:00📍 Sight
Rest and spa at the hotel
Suggested time2 hrs
19:00🍽 Food
Dinner in Ubud
MealDinner
LocationUbud 🧭
🍜 Must-eat

Day 4Uluwatu × Jimbaran

09:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Check your ID, phone and belongings; most hotels will hold luggage.
09:30🚗 Transport
Drive south
Type / No.Rental car
LocationUluwatu 🧭
11:30📍 Sight
Padang Padang or Melasti Beach
Suggested time3 hrs
🧴 Sunscreen
15:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out14:00 / 12:00
17:00📍 Sight
Uluwatu cliff temple & Kecak fire dance
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsBuy on site
The show is popular — buy tickets early and grab a seat.
📸 Photo spot🌙 Night view
19:30🍽 Food
Seafood BBQ on Jimbaran Beach
MealDinner
Check the per-kilo prices first.
🍜 Must-eat

Day 5Fly home

09:00🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Double-check passports, power banks and valuables.
10:00📍 Sight
Souvenirs (coffee, aromatherapy, crafts)
Suggested time1.5 hrs
🛍 Shopping list
13:00🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
Aim to reach the airport 2.5–3 hours before an international flight.

🎟 Book these before you go

🌦 Monthly temperatures: Bali

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(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)

FAQ

How many days does Bali in 5 Days take?

It’s planned as 5 days / 4 nights with 27 stops (10 sights and 6 meals). Copy it and add or remove stops to suit your pace.

What should I book in advance?

We recommend booking or buying ahead: Pick-up for the Mount Batur sunrise trek, Hike Mount Batur for sunrise.

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