Family Bali: Ubud and Nusa Dua

8 days, 7 nights: Ubud (3N), Nusa Dua & Jimbaran (4N). Best time to go: Best Apr–Oct.

Day 1: Arrive in Ubud

Ubud

Legong dance at Ubud Palace · 1.5 h. Nightly at ~7:30pm; tickets are sold at the gate on the day.
Ubud Palace and art market · 1.5 h. Bargain at the market; start at about half the first price.

Local tip: Nightly at ~7:30pm; tickets are sold at the gate on the day.

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).

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

Ubud

Ayung river white-water rafting · 4 h. Grade II–III, usually from age 7. Most packages include pickup and lunch; water is higher Dec–Mar.
Campuhan Ridge walk · 1.5 h. Start by 7am — the ridge has no shade.

Local tip: Grade II–III, usually from age 7. Most packages include pickup and lunch; water is higher Dec–Mar.

Nusa Dua & Jimbaran · Ubud to Nusa Dua & Jimbaran, Private car ~1.5–2h

Tanjung Benoa water sports · 3 h. Parasailing, banana boat and jet ski are sold as bundles; agree the price and duration of each ride first. Morning seas are calmer.
Waterblow viewpoint · 1 h. Biggest sprays at high tide with a south swell; keep behind the barriers.

Local tip: Parasailing, banana boat and jet ski are sold as bundles; agree the price and duration of each ride first. Morning seas are calmer.

Nusa Dua & Jimbaran

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park · 2.5 h. The giant statue is best in late afternoon light; dance shows run through the day.
Turtle Island glass-bottom boat · 2 h. Often bundled with the water-sports packages at Tanjung Benoa.

Local tip: The giant statue is best in late afternoon light; dance shows run through the day.

Nusa Dua & Jimbaran

Uluwatu Temple & Kecak evening trip · 4 h. ~30–40 min each way from Nusa Dua; Kecak tickets are usually extra.

Local tip: ~30–40 min each way from Nusa Dua; Kecak tickets are usually extra.

Nusa Dua & Jimbaran

Jimbaran Bay seafood dinner at sunset · 2.5 h. Seafood is priced by weight — confirm the per-100g rate before it goes on the grill.
Nusa Dua beach and Geger beach · 3 h. Reef-sheltered and calm — the easiest swimming in south Bali for children.

Local tip: Seafood is priced by weight — confirm the per-100g rate before it goes on the grill.

Nusa Dua & Jimbaran

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

Ubud (3 nights): Penestanan and Sayan pool villas. Private pools over rice fields, 10 min from the centre.
Nusa Dua & Jimbaran (4 nights): Tanjung Benoa beach resorts. Calm water and the water-sports beach on the doorstep.