Indonesia
Plan your Bali trip here
Seminyak, Ubud and Nusa Dua each feel different. Moving between them takes real time, so choose one base per stretch.
Updated August 2, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Best season
- Apr–Oct
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Sights covered
- 35 places
Sights worth seeing
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Temples & religious sites
Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home to the ancient Hindu pilgrimage temple Pura Tanah Lot, a popular tourist and cultural icon for photography.
Nature
Sanur Beach
Sanur is a coastal stretch of beach east of Denpasar in southeast Bali, which has grown into a little town in its own right. A 5.1 km (3.2 mi) area of Sanur's coastline, from Matahari Terbit Beach to Mertasari Beach, was reclaimed in 2008.
Heritage & monuments
Goa Gajah
Goa Gajah, lit. meaning "The Elephant Cave", is located in Gianyar on the island of Bali near Ubud, in Indonesia. Built in the 9th century, it served as a sanctuary.
Temples & religious sites
Pura Luhur
Uluwatu Temple is a Balinese Hindu temple located on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula in Uluwatu, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. It is the only Balinese sea temple that is also one of the nine directional temples.
Temples & religious sites
Pura Taman Ayun
Pura Taman Ayun is a compound of Balinese temple and garden located in Mengwi district (kecamatan) in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Its water features are an integral part of the local subak system.
Parks & gardens
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, or GWK, is a tourist destination and attraction located at Ungasan, Badung on the island of Bali, Indonesia, about 10–15 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. It is devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu, and his mount, Garuda, the mythical bird who became his companion.
Parks & gardens
Ubud Monkey Forest
Mandala Suci Wenara Wana, also known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is a sanctuary located in Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. As of 2023, about 1,260 Balinese long-tailed macaque monkeys lived in the Ubud Monkey Forest.
Museums & galleries
Bali Museum
The Bali Museum is a museum of art and history located in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
How many days do you need?
Routes grouped by travel distance so each day stays comfortable.
2 nights, 3 days
Bali 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)
A 3-day route through Bali covering Tanah Lot, Sanur Beach, Goa Gajah, Pura Taman Ayun and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.
3 nights, 4 days
Bali 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-day route through Bali covering Tanah Lot, Sanur Beach, Goa Gajah, Pura Luhur and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.
Getting there
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Getting around the city
What you will actually use to get around Bali, and whether you need a car.
- Metro & rail
- No metro.
- Buses & trams
- Some tourist routes such as the Kura-Kura bus exist, but coverage is limited. Moving between areas means a vehicle.
- Transit cards & payment
- Cash plus the Grab and Gojek apps. No transit card.
- Airport to city
- From Ngurah Rai, a pre-booked transfer or Grab is standard. App fares cause fewer disputes than the touts outside arrivals.
- Car rental
- Hiring a car with a driver by the day is the usual approach in Bali. Ubud, Seminyak and Uluwatu are far apart with traffic in between, so grouping each day by area pays off. Think carefully about scooters — accidents and insurance are real issues.
Book transport
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Where to stay
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Guides by theme
Best value
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5-star & luxury
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Pool villas & resorts
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Family travel
Where Should Families Stay in Bali: Seminyak, Ubud, or Nusa Dua?
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Couples & honeymoon
Where should couples stay in Bali: Seminyak, Ubud, or Nusa Dua?
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Central & near stations
Where to stay in Bali for a central base without a metro system
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