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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

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Tanah Lot

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.

Sanur Beach

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.

Goa Gajah

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.

Pura Luhur

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.

Pura Taman Ayun

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.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana

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.

Ubud Monkey Forest

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.

Bali Museum

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.

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.

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Metro & rail
No metro.
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Buses & trams
Some tourist routes such as the Kura-Kura bus exist, but coverage is limited. Moving between areas means a vehicle.
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Transit cards & payment
Cash plus the Grab and Gojek apps. No transit card.
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Airport to city
From Ngurah Rai, a pre-booked transfer or Grab is standard. App fares cause fewer disputes than the touts outside arrivals.
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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.

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