3 Days in Bali: Itinerary with Photos and Videos
Bali mixes rice terraces, temples and beaches on one island. This plan splits the trip between Ubud in the hills and the cliffs and beaches of the south.
Below is a simple 3-day plan with a morning, afternoon and night stop each day. Want to see what each place looks like first? Planora builds the same kind of plan for you in 30 seconds, with a photo and a video preview for every stop and a map.
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- Morning
Tegallalang Rice Terrace. Terraced fields north of Ubud. Go early. - Afternoon
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. A forest with temples and macaques. Keep food and loose items out of sight. - Night
Dinner in Ubud. Plenty of small restaurants within walking distance of the centre.
Day 2: Temples and water
- Morning
Tirta Empul water temple. A holy spring temple where people take part in purification rituals. - Afternoon
Tegenungan Waterfall. A short stop on the way back south. - Night
Seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay. Tables on the beach at sunset.
Day 3: Cliffs and beaches
- Morning
Padang Padang Beach. A small beach below the cliffs of the Bukit peninsula. - Afternoon
Bingin Beach. Surf, cafes and cliff views. - Night
Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak dance. A clifftop temple with a fire dance at sunset.
Best time to go
The dry season (April to October) has the most sun. Rain is common from November to March.
Getting around
Most visitors hire a driver for the day or rent a scooter. Traffic around the south can be heavy, so leave early.
See it before you go. Open this trip in Planora to get a photo and a video of every stop, pinned on a map. You can swap any place with one click or add your own.
Common questions
How many days do you need in Bali?
Three days gives you a taste of Ubud and the south coast. Five to seven days lets you add Nusa Penida or the north.
Where should I stay in Bali for a first trip?
Ubud suits culture and nature, while Uluwatu and Canggu suit beaches and surf.
Hours and ticket rules change, so check the official site of each attraction before you go.
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