Bali in 4 days
Bali means the terraced rice fields of Tegalalang, Hindu temples perched on cliffs such as Uluwatu, and sunrise from the top of Mount Batur. An island of temples, surf and an easy pace of life.
The plan, day by day
Day 1
- Morning
Tegalalang rice terracesabout 1 hTerraced rice fields north of Ubud, watered by the traditional subak irrigation system, which UNESCO lists as part of Bali's cultural landscape.
- Evening
Uluwatu Templean eveningA sea temple on a clifftop at Bali's southern tip, known for Kecak dance performances at sunset and for its thieving monkeys.
Day 2
- Morning
Ubudfree · half a dayBali's cultural heart, with temples, art galleries, markets and craft workshops, surrounded by rice fields and forest and popular for yoga.
Day 3
- Morning
Seminyak beachesfree · half a dayLong sandy beaches on the west coast, with surf and beach bars where people gather for the sunset.
Day 4
- Morning
Mount Baturhalf a dayAn active volcano climbed before dawn, about two hours up in the dark, to watch the sun rise over Lake Batur and Mount Agung.
Where to sleep in Bali
- Adi Dharma Hotel · €40 a night
- Sri Ratih Cottages · €40 a night
- Uluwatu Cottages · €35 a night
- Alaya Resort Ubud · €110 a night
- Komaneka at Bisma · €150 a night
- Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa · €110 a night
- Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve · €900 a night
- COMO Uma Ubud · €350 a night
- Alila Villas Uluwatu · €600 a night
Plan this trip
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