Bali, Indonesia
Plan a trip to Bali
Rice terraces inland, surf breaks on the coast, and traffic between them that runs slower than any map suggests. Two bases beat one.
- Honeymoons
- Couples
- Beaches
- Wellness
Free to run, and you keep editing after. Add who's coming or a pace like “slow mornings” to shape the result.
Bali at a glance
Most trips run 7 to 12 days. This page covers the 4 stops worth anchoring a plan around, 3 neighborhoods to base yourself in, and what the timing looks like across the year — then you can turn any of it into a mapped Bali itinerary you can edit and share.
- How long
- 7–12 days
- When to go
- April to October is the dry season, with July and August busiest. The wet season from November to March brings daily downpours and better rates. Nyepi, the day of silence in March, shuts down the whole island including the airport.
- Getting around
- Hire a driver by the day, which is inexpensive and removes the traffic problem. Scooters are common and risky. Grab and Gojek work in most areas but are restricted in some.
What to build the plan around
- 1
Ubud and the Tegallalang terraces
The cultural center inland, with rice terraces north of town. Go at sunrise before the buses.
- 2
Uluwatu Temple
A cliff temple on the Bukit peninsula, with a kecak fire dance at sunset.
- 3
Sidemen Valley
What Ubud looked like twenty years ago, ninety minutes east and far quieter.
- 4
Nusa Penida
A fast boat from Sanur for Kelingking Beach. Long day, rough roads, worth it.
Where to stay in Bali
- Ubud
- Inland, cooler, yoga and cafés, no beach.
- Canggu / Seminyak
- Surf, beach clubs, and the most restaurants. Canggu is younger, Seminyak more polished.
- Uluwatu
- Clifftop resorts and the best surf, most spread out and quietest.
Bali planning questions
- How many days do you need in Bali?
- 7 to 12 days. A week lets you split between Ubud and one coast. Ten to twelve days is right if you're adding the Gilis or Nusa Penida.
- What is the best time to visit Bali?
- April to October is the dry season, with July and August busiest. The wet season from November to March brings daily downpours and better rates. Nyepi, the day of silence in March, shuts down the whole island including the airport.
- Where should I stay in Bali?
- Three areas cover most trips — Ubud (inland, cooler, yoga and cafés, no beach); Canggu / Seminyak (surf, beach clubs, and the most restaurants. canggu is younger, seminyak more polished); Uluwatu (clifftop resorts and the best surf, most spread out and quietest). Pick based on whether you'd rather walk to dinner or pay less per night.
- How do you get around Bali?
- Hire a driver by the day, which is inexpensive and removes the traffic problem. Scooters are common and risky. Grab and Gojek work in most areas but are restricted in some.
- What should I see first in Bali?
- Start with Ubud and the Tegallalang terraces, Uluwatu Temple, Sidemen Valley. Ubud and the Tegallalang terraces is the one to schedule first: the cultural center inland, with rice terraces north of town. Go at sunrise before the buses.
- Can I build a Bali itinerary automatically?
- Yes. Describe the trip — length, pace, who's coming — and Arriv builds a Bali itinerary with real, mapped venues you can reorder or replace. It's free to run, and you only sign in to save it or share it with your group.