ID · Bali · 8.34°S 115.09°E

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Rice terraces in Ubud, sunsets in Uluwatu.

Best time
April to October is the dry season.
How long
4–5 days
Getting there
About 3 hours' flight from KL to Denpasar.
ID · Balibali8.34°S 115.09°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Rice terraces in Ubud, sunsets in Uluwatu.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingBaliID, Bali

Indonesia's best-known island: rice terraces and temples in the hills around Ubud, and surf and clifftop sunsets in the south.

Makan

  1. Babi gulingBalinese spit-roast pork with spiced rice.
  2. Nasi campur BaliRice with a little of everything.
  3. Bebek betutuDuck slow-cooked in spices and banana leaf.
  4. Jimbaran seafoodGrilled seafood on the sand at sunset.

Things to do

  1. Tegallalang rice terracesThe classic terraced rice fields north of Ubud.
  2. Uluwatu TempleClifftop temple, with a Kecak dance at sunset.
  3. Tanah LotA temple on a rock in the sea.
  4. Ubud Monkey ForestTemples in a forest full of macaques.
  5. Mount Batur sunriseAn early-morning trek up an active volcano.

Where to stay

Ubud for culture and rice fields; Seminyak or Canggu for cafés and the beach; Uluwatu for cliffs and surf.

Good to know

  • Traffic between areas is slow. Base yourself in two places rather than doing day trips from one.
  • Foreign visitors pay a tourist levy on arrival.
  • Dress respectfully at temples; sarongs are usually provided.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.