Central, north and east loop

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.

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).
• Campuhan Ridge walk · 1.5 h. Start by 7am — the ridge has no shade.

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

• Market tour & Balinese cooking class · 4.5 h. Most classes offer a full vegetarian menu; tell them at booking.
• Ubud jungle swing · 2 h. Packages vary by number of swings and photo nests; check what is included.

Local tip: Most classes offer a full vegetarian menu; tell them at booking.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Ubud → Munduk & Bedugul

Munduk & Bedugul · Ubud to Munduk & Bedugul, Private car ~2h (via Jatiluwih adds ~1h)

• Ulun Danu Beratan lake temple · 1.5 h. Arrive at opening (~7am) before mist and tour buses; it is chilly, so carry a layer.
• Jatiluwih rice terraces walk · 2 h. UNESCO-listed subak landscape, ~1h from Munduk; works as a stop on the drive from Ubud.
• Handara gate photo stop · 0.5 h. Queues build after 9am; a fee is charged per photo session.

Local tip: Arrive at opening (~7am) before mist and tour buses; it is chilly, so carry a layer.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Munduk & Bedugul

Munduk & Bedugul

• Sekumpul waterfall hike · 4 h. ~1h from Munduk; a local guide is required at most entrances. Many steps and river crossings — wear sandals with grip.
• Clove and coffee plantation walk · 2.5 h
• Wanagiri hidden hills viewpoints · 1 h

Local tip: ~1h from Munduk; a local guide is required at most entrances. Many steps and river crossings — wear sandals with grip.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Munduk & Bedugul → Amed

Amed · Munduk & Bedugul to Amed, Private car via the north coast ~3.5h

• Lempuyang temple 'Gates of Heaven' · 4 h. ~45 min from Amed; arrive before 6am — photo queues at the gate can reach 2–3 hours. The 'reflection' is a mirror trick.

Local tip: ~45 min from Amed; arrive before 6am — photo queues at the gate can reach 2–3 hours. The 'reflection' is a mirror trick.

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: Explore Amed

Amed

• Tirta Gangga water garden · 1.5 h. ~30 min from Amed; stepping stones over the fish ponds are best before 10am.
• Jemeluk Bay snorkelling · 2 h. Reef starts a few metres from shore; the price is gear rental. Calmest in the morning.
• Tulamben snorkel over the USAT Liberty wreck · 3 h. The wreck lies 30m off a cobble beach in 3–30m of water; go at 7–8am before dive groups arrive. Wear reef shoes.
• Taman Ujung water palace · 1.5 h

Local tip: ~30 min from Amed; stepping stones over the fish ponds are best before 10am.

Open day 7 route in Google Maps

Day 8: Explore Amed

Amed

• Amed sunset viewpoint over Mount Agung · 1 h. The headland viewpoint above Jemeluk frames Mount Agung behind the bay.
• USAT Liberty wreck dive, Tulamben · 4 h. Shore dive suitable for newly certified divers; two-dive packages are better value.
• Traditional Amed salt farms · 1 h. Salt making runs mainly in the dry season.

Local tip: The headland viewpoint above Jemeluk frames Mount Agung behind the bay.

Open day 8 route in Google Maps

Day 9: Amed → Sidemen

Sidemen · Amed to Sidemen, Private car ~1.5h

• Besakih mother temple · 2.5 h. ~30 min from Sidemen; the ticket includes a sarong and the shuttle up. Ignore unofficial 'guides' at the entrance.
• Songket weaving workshops · 1 h
• Kertha Gosa pavilion, Klungkung · 1 h. Painted ceilings of the old court; a natural stop on the drive from Ubud.

Local tip: ~30 min from Sidemen; the ticket includes a sarong and the shuttle up. Ignore unofficial 'guides' at the entrance.

Open day 9 route in Google Maps

Day 10: Explore Sidemen

Sidemen

• Sidemen rice-terrace walk · 2.5 h. A local guide finds the paths between villages; go late afternoon for Mount Agung views.
• Tenganan Bali Aga village · 1.5 h. Entry is by donation; known for geringsing double-ikat weaving.
• Sidemen village cooking class · 4 h

Local tip: A local guide finds the paths between villages; go late afternoon for Mount Agung views.

Open day 10 route in Google Maps

Day 11: Depart from Sidemen

Sidemen

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