Surf and sunsets: Canggu and Uluwatu

8 days, 7 nights: Canggu (4N), Uluwatu (3N). Best time to go: Best Apr–Oct (dry-season swell).

Day 1: Arrive in Canggu

Canggu

Tanah Lot sea temple at sunset · 3 h. ~30–40 min from Canggu; arrive by 5pm and stay for sunset over the temple rock.

Local tip: ~30–40 min from Canggu; arrive by 5pm and stay for sunset over the temple rock.

Canggu

Batu Bolong beginner surf lesson · 2.5 h. Batu Bolong's long, gentle waves suit beginners; Echo Beach is for experienced surfers.
Canggu beach club afternoon · 4 h. Several clubs have pools and day passes; weekends are busy.
Drop-in yoga class · 1.5 h

Local tip: Batu Bolong's long, gentle waves suit beginners; Echo Beach is for experienced surfers.

Canggu

Echo Beach sunset and seafood · 2 h. Strong currents — watch the surfers rather than swim.
Canggu café brunch crawl · 2 h. Vegetarian and vegan menus are standard here.
Horse riding on Seseh beach · 1.5 h. Book the late-afternoon slot for sunset; beginners are led on foot.
Love Anchor weekend market · 1.5 h. Weekends only, on Jalan Batu Bolong.

Local tip: Strong currents — watch the surfers rather than swim.

Canggu

Uluwatu · Canggu to Uluwatu, Private car ~1.5h

Uluwatu Temple clifftop walk · 1.5 h. Sarong and sash are lent at the gate. Monkeys grab sunglasses, phones and hats — keep them in a zipped bag.
Padang Padang beach · 2.5 h. Small cove reached through a rock cleft; go before 10am for space.

Local tip: Sarong and sash are lent at the gate. Monkeys grab sunglasses, phones and hats — keep them in a zipped bag.

Uluwatu

Kecak fire dance at sunset · 1.5 h. Starts ~6pm in the clifftop amphitheatre; arrive by 5pm or buy online in Jul–Aug as it sells out.
Melasti beach · 3 h. Paved road down the cliff; calm water at low to mid tide.
Suluban (Blue Point) cave beach · 1.5 h. Only accessible at low tide; check tide times.
Uluwatu spa session · 2 h

Local tip: Starts ~6pm in the clifftop amphitheatre; arrive by 5pm or buy online in Jul–Aug as it sells out.

Uluwatu

Bingin beach · 2.5 h. Steep stairs down; reef pools at low tide.
Uluwatu surf lesson at a beginner spot · 2.5 h. The famous Uluwatu breaks are over reef and for experienced surfers; schools take beginners to gentler spots on the Bukit.
Sunset drinks above the surf breaks · 2 h

Local tip: Steep stairs down; reef pools at low tide.

Uluwatu

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

Canggu (4 nights): Berawa and Pererenan pool villas. Private pools among rice fields, 5–10 min to the beach.
Uluwatu (3 nights): Pecatu and Bingin clifftop villas. Pool villas with ocean views at mid-range prices.