7 Days in Bali: Temples, Rice Terraces, and Beaches

Bali blends spiritual calm with tropical adventure. A week lets you experience both the lush interior and the beachy south.

Days 1–3 — Ubud & the interior

Base in Ubud: the Tegalalang rice terraces, the Sacred Monkey Forest, jungle waterfalls like Tegenungan, and a sunrise hike up Mount Batur.

Day 4 — Temples

The clifftop Uluwatu Temple at sunset with its kecak fire dance, and the sea temple of Tanah Lot.

Days 5–7 — The southern beaches

Surf and sunsets in Canggu and Seminyak, or the calmer sands of the Bukit Peninsula. Add a day trip to the Nusa Islands for snorkeling.

Budget note

Bali is excellent value — plan $40–90 per person per day mid-range. Hire a private driver for day trips; it's cheap and easy.

Pack for Bali

• Reef-safe sunscreen — some Bali beaches and marine areas expect it, and it's better for you either way
• A sarong — for temple visits, where shoulders and knees need to be covered
• A dry bag — for waterfall hikes and beach days
• A local eSIM — Bali's local SIM kiosks are a hassle you can skip entirely

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