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Bali 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Bali grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Tanah Lot · Temples & religious sites·Nature

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Morning

Tanah Lot
Temples & religious sites

Tanah Lot is a Hindu temple built on a rock formation off Bali's coast, and one of the island's most famous photo spots. Since the temple itself is a sacred pilgrimage site rather than a place open for interior visits, the main draw is the view of the rock and temple silhouette surrounded by water at high tide, especially against the sunset.
After lunch

Pura Taman Ayun
Temples & religious sites · 12.9 km from the previous stop

Pura Taman Ayun is a Balinese temple and garden complex in Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali. Multi-tiered meru towers stand within a moated compound, and the canals encircling the temple are an active part of subak, Bali's traditional irrigation system — rather than one grand structure, it's a place best enjoyed by strolling slowly through the interplay of water, gardens, and towers.
Afternoon

Pura Maospahit
Temples & religious sites · 13.1 km from the previous stop

Pura Maospahit is a Balinese Hindu temple located in downtown Denpasar, Bali. Unlike most Balinese temples, it features a simple facade of exposed red brick rather than colorful decoration or carvings, said to evoke the 13th-century architectural style of the Majapahit kingdom, from which the temple takes its name.
Evening

Pantai Kuta
Nature · 8.7 km from the previous stop

Kuta Beach is a long stretch of sandy beach in southern Bali, popular with beginner surfers thanks to its gentle, rolling waves. Surf schools and board rental shops line the shore, and just behind the beach runs a lively strip of shops, restaurants, and bars, making it easy to combine a beach visit with a walk through town.

DAY 2

Around Sanur Beach · Nature·Museums & galleries

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Morning

Sanur Beach
Nature

Sanur is a calm-water beach on Bali's southeastern coast. An offshore coral reef blocks large waves, making it better suited to swimming, paddleboarding, and beach walks than surfing. A long boardwalk runs along the shore, ideal for walking or cycling, and since the coast faces east, many visitors come early in the morning to watch the sunrise.
After lunch

Le Mayeur Museum
Museums & galleries · 1 km from the previous stop

The Le Mayeur Museum was once the home and studio of Belgian painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur, converted into a museum after his death. Alongside his paintings, it displays traditional Balinese art and everyday objects he collected, offering a glimpse of old Bali's scenery and people through the painter's eyes.
Afternoon

Bajra Sandhi Monument
Museums & galleries · 3.3 km from the previous stop

The Bajra Sandhi Monument was built to commemorate the historical struggles endured by the people of Bali, standing in front of the Bali Governor's Office in Denpasar. Construction began in 1987, and it was formally opened on June 14, 2003, with President Megawati Sukarnoputri in attendance.
Evening

Holy Spirit Cathedral
Temples & religious sites · 0.5 km from the previous stop

Holy Spirit Cathedral, also known as Denpasar Cathedral, is a Catholic church located in downtown Denpasar in southern Bali. It stands out as a rare Catholic cathedral on an island dominated by Hindu temples, and visitors can quietly explore its exterior and interior, which blend in touches of tropical architectural style.

DAY 3

Around Goa Gajah · Heritage & monuments·Temples & religious sites

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Morning

Goa Gajah
Heritage & monuments

Goa Gajah is a rock-cut cave site in Gianyar near Ubud, Bali, dating to around the 9th century. It's said to have served as a place of meditation and worship where Hindu and Buddhist beliefs coexisted. Its entrance was carved into a rock face bearing a giant carved face, which gave the site its name, "Elephant Cave."
After lunch

Pura Penataran Sasih
Temples & religious sites · 1.3 km from the previous stop

Pura Penataran Sasih is a Hindu temple in the village of Pejeng, Bali. According to a modern chronological inscription at its entrance, it was founded in 1266 and is said to have served as the state temple of the former Pejeng kingdom.
Afternoon

Agung Rai Museum of Art
Museums & galleries · 3.5 km from the previous stop

The Agung Rai Museum of Art is a private museum in Ubud, Bali, that houses paintings by Balinese and Indonesian artists. It consists of several traditional-style buildings set around spacious gardens, making it a pleasant place to stroll through Ubud's tranquil garden atmosphere as well as view art.
Evening

Ubud Monkey Forest
Parks & gardens · 0.4 km from the previous stop

Located in the Padangtegal area of Ubud, Bali, this forest is officially known as Mandala Suci Wenara Wana. As of 2023, around 1,260 long-tailed macaques inhabit the forest, and visitors can observe them up close while walking along its tree-lined paths.