Bali in four nights: Ubud and Seminyak

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.
• Campuhan Ridge walk · 1.5 h. Start by 7am — the ridge has no shade.
• Balinese massage and flower bath · 2 h. A 60-minute Balinese massage costs ~IDR 150,000–250,000 in town; villa spas charge more.

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 → Seminyak

Seminyak · Ubud to Seminyak, Private car ~1.5h

• Seminyak beach sunset with bean bags · 2 h. Bean-bag bars line the sand from Double Six to Petitenget; order a drink to use them.
• Jalan Kayu Aya boutiques · 2.5 h

Local tip: Bean-bag bars line the sand from Double Six to Petitenget; order a drink to use them.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Explore Seminyak

Seminyak

• Tanah Lot sea temple at sunset · 4 h. ~1h from Seminyak in evening traffic; leave by 4pm. Visitors can reach the base at low tide but not enter the temple.
• Seminyak beach club afternoon · 4 h. Daybeds carry a minimum spend (IDR 500,000–1.5 million); book sunset beds ahead in Jul–Aug.
• Seminyak day spa (massage and scrub) · 2 h

Local tip: ~1h from Seminyak in evening traffic; leave by 4pm. Visitors can reach the base at low tide but not enter the temple.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Depart from Seminyak

Seminyak

• Beginner surf lesson at Double Six · 2.5 h. Mornings have the cleanest waves; most schools take children from about 8.

Local tip: Mornings have the cleanest waves; most schools take children from about 8.

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

Open day 5 route in Google Maps