Family-easy Bali: Ubud and Sanur

Day 1: Arrive in Ubud

Ubud

• Ubud Palace and art market · 1.5 h. Bargain at the market; start at about half the first price.
• Ubud jungle swing · 2 h. Packages vary by number of swings and photo nests; check what is included.

Local tip: Bargain at the market; start at about half the first price.

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).

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: Explore Ubud

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.
• Legong dance at Ubud Palace · 1.5 h. Nightly at ~7:30pm; tickets are sold at the gate on the day.

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

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Ubud → Sanur

Sanur · Ubud to Sanur, Car ~1h

• Sanur beach path by bicycle · 2 h. The paved path runs ~5km along the beach; bikes rent by the hour.
• Sanur sunrise on the beach · 1 h. Sunrise is around 6–6:30am year-round.
• Sindhu night market · 1.5 h

Local tip: The paved path runs ~5km along the beach; bikes rent by the hour.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Sanur

Sanur

• Sanur reef snorkel by jukung boat · 2 h. Go at high tide; visibility is modest but the water is calm.
• Le Mayeur Museum · 1 h
• Kite season on Padang Galak beach · 1.5 h. Large traditional kites fly mainly Jul–Aug; the Bali Kite Festival is usually held in July.

Local tip: Go at high tide; visibility is modest but the water is calm.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Nusa Penida west-coast day trip from Sanur

Sanur

• Nusa Penida west-coast day trip from Sanur · Full day. Sanur is the shortest start — the harbour is minutes away. Kelingking's path down is steep; the viewpoint alone is enough for most.

Local tip: Sanur is the shortest start — the harbour is minutes away. Kelingking's path down is steep; the viewpoint alone is enough for most.

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: Depart from Sanur

Sanur

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