Family Bali: Ubud and Kuta

Day 1: Arrive in Ubud

Ubud

• Ubud jungle swing · 2 h. Packages vary by number of swings and photo nests; check what is included.
• Legong dance at Ubud Palace · 1.5 h. Nightly at ~7:30pm; tickets are sold at the gate on the day.

Local tip: Packages vary by number of swings and photo nests; check what is included.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Ubud

Ubud

• Tegallalang rice terraces · 2 h. Go before 8am for soft light and no crowds; small donations are asked at bridges and the swings inside are charged separately.
• Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary · 1.5 h. Carry no food or plastic bags, keep sunglasses away and don't touch the monkeys. Higher price on weekends.
• Tirta Empul water temple · 2 h. Sarong and sash are included at the gate. Bring a change of clothes if you join the purification bath; go at opening (~8am).
• Ubud Palace and art market · 1.5 h. Bargain at the market; start at about half the first price.

Local tip: Go before 8am for soft light and no crowds; small donations are asked at bridges and the swings inside are charged separately.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Ubud → Kuta & Legian

Kuta & Legian · Ubud to Kuta & Legian, Private car ~1.5–2h

• Kuta beach sunset · 2 h. Swim only between the red-and-yellow flags; rip currents are common.
• Beachwalk and Kuta shopping · 2 h

Local tip: Swim only between the red-and-yellow flags; rip currents are common.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Waterbom Bali water park

Kuta & Legian

• Waterbom Bali water park · 5 h. Online tickets are cheaper than the gate; arrive at opening to beat queues for the big slides.

Local tip: Online tickets are cheaper than the gate; arrive at opening to beat queues for the big slides.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Kuta & Legian

Kuta & Legian

• Uluwatu Temple & Kecak half-day tour · 5 h. Leaves ~3pm; ~1h each way. Ticket for the Kecak dance is usually extra.
• Bali Bombing Memorial (Ground Zero) · 0.5 h
• Beginner surf lesson on Kuta beach · 2.5 h. Soft sandy bottom and small waves make Kuta the easiest place to learn; book a school with insured instructors.

Local tip: Leaves ~3pm; ~1h each way. Ticket for the Kecak dance is usually extra.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Depart from Kuta & Legian

Kuta & Legian

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.