Bali - Travel 101
🌴 Sanur & Seminyak
A great first stop!
~30 min from the airport Walk along Sanur Beach Get a massage and some delicious food Spend an afternoon at a beach club Browse local boutiques and shops Relax and recover from jet lag before heading further north
🌿 Ubud
Our favorite spot for rice fields
~1.5 hrs from the airport Visit the Monkey Forest and local markets Try a yoga class or spa day Eat incredible fresh food and smoothie bowls Walk through the Tegalalang rice terraces Do the Campuhan Ridge Walk at sunrise or sunset
🌊 Uluwatu
Cliff views & surf culture
~1.5 hrs from the airport Amazing surfing and beach clubs Scenic scooter rides along the cliffs Great cafés and restaurants Relaxed surf town energy
🐠 Nusa Lembongan
Best diving in Bali
~2 hrs from the airport including ferry Incredible snorkeling and scuba diving Swim with manta rays Beautiful clear water and beaches Minimal traffic and slower island life We recommend diving with “Lembongan Divers”!
🏔️ Tulamben
The quieter side of Bali
~3 hrs from the airport Peaceful black sand beaches Amazing diving and shipwrecks Close to Mount Agung for serious hikers Very local and uncrowded
☀️ Canggu
The trendy side of Bali
~1 hr from the airport Great cafés, restaurants, and nightlife Lots of shopping and cute hotels Expect traffic and crowds Easy place to stay before flying home Visit the beautiful Tanah Lot temple nearby
✨ Classic Bali Trip
Our recommendation for getting a little taste of everything:
Total time: 1–1.5 weeks 1. Sanur/Seminyak → 1–2 days 2. Ubud → 2–3 days 3. Munduk / MMP (our wedding!) → 3 days 4. Canggu area → 2 days
🌺 Adventure Trip
If you have extra time and want a more adventurous trip:
Total time: 2 weeks 1. Nusa Lembongan → 3–4 days 2. Ubud → 3 days 3. Munduk / MMP (our wedding!) → 3 days 4. Uluwatu → 3 days