Bali Loop: the Day-by-Day Itinerary
This loop finds the Bali beyond the beach clubs. Ubud's rice terraces and temple dances lead to snorkelling over Amed's coral, dawn dolphins at Lovina, and the waterfalls around Munduk. The lake temple at Bratan, floating in volcano mist, is the image you'll keep.
Bali Loop is a 300 km loop (self-drive). It works best as 4–8 days; the plan below is the 6-day version for May, built from 439 verified places, with real road-routed transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.
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6
days
207 km
distance
5.9 h
driving
38
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Dry season minus the July–August surge — green rice terraces, calm seas for Amed snorkeling.
Day 1 Denpasar → Ubud
🌡 20.1–30.4°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 11.6h light
09:00
Bali Museummuseums & heritage
Explore Balinese history and culture in this old museum.
50 min · Denpasar · Foreigners adult/children Rp 100,000/50,
open: Sa-Th 08:00-16:30, F 08:00-14:30
09:50
Sidik Jari Museummuseums & heritage
Appreciate fine art and dance performances in this gallery.
50 min · Denpasar
open: 09:00-17:00 daily
10:40
Taman Wedhi Budaya Cultural Centremuseums & heritage
Discover classical and contemporary Balinese art here.
50 min · Denpasar · Rp 3,000
open: 08:00-15:30 daily
11:56
Kanto Lampo Waterfallswimming & bathsadventure
See cascading water tumble over stepped rock terraces and pools.
50 min · Ubud
12:46
Museum Puri Lukisanlocal & traditionalmuseums & heritage
Admire stunning traditional and modern Balinese carvings and art.
50 min · Ubud · Rp 40,000
open: Daily 08:00-16:00
13:36
Museum Rudanalocal & traditionalmuseums & heritage
Explore diverse Balinese paintings in a lively artist's haven.
50 min · Ubud · Rp20,000, under 12 years old is free
open: M-Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00
14:26
Cafe des Artisteslocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Indulge in Indonesian and international classics, famous grilled tenderloin steaks, and extensive wines.
60 min · Ubud · About Rp 50,000 per head
open: Daily 11:00-00:00
18:30
Sari Bamboolocal & traditionalmuseums & heritage
Eat fresh, flavorful Indonesian food in tropical garden settings.
75 min · Ubud · Rp15,000-25,000
open: Daily 08:00-21:00
Overnight: Ubud
e.g. Melati Cottages · Pertiwi Resort and Spa
Day 2 Around Ubud
🌡 20.1–30.4°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 11.6h light
09:00
Adventure & Spiritswimming & bathsadventure
Feel the rush of water and nature while exploring hidden Balinese canyons.
90 min · Ubud
open: 09:00-21:00
10:30
Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppetslocal & traditionalmuseums & heritage
Discover thousands of masks and puppets in tranquil garden settings.
50 min · Ubud
11:20
Kajeng Rice Field Walklocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Experience quiet village life amidst rice fields, small cafés, and traditional homes.
90 min · Ubud
12:50
Sweet Orange Walkmuseums & heritagecoffee & bakes
Relax on narrow paths through rice fields, passing cafés, gardens, and art studios.
90 min · Ubud
14:20
Taman Hati Yoga and Meditation Centerlocal & traditionalmuseums & heritage
Explore yoga and meditation for all levels in a historic setting.
90 min · Ubud · From about Rp90,000
15:50
Nyuh Kuning Villagelocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Enjoy quiet tree-lined streets and traditional homes on a stroll.
50 min · Ubud
16:40
Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka 1local & traditional
Taste world-famous spit-roasted pig in a humble, pilgrimage-like setting.
60 min · Ubud · From Rp25,000
open: Daily 11:00-15:00
Overnight: Ubud
e.g. Melati Cottages · Pertiwi Resort and Spa
Day 3 Amed
🌡 23.9–30.2°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 11.6h light
10:11
PLOUF Divinglocal & traditionalswimming & bathsmuseums & heritageadventure
Train and relax in a family-friendly dive center.
90 min · Amed
11:41
Baruna Dive Balilocal & traditionalmuseums & heritageadventure
Dive in small groups with professional, multilingual guidance in Amed.
90 min · Amed
open: 07:30 - 19:00
13:11
Dive Concepts, Balilocal & traditionalmuseums & heritageadventure
Discover deep dives with fluent foreign guides.
90 min · Amed · Rp 500,000 for 2 dives
open: 09:00-18:00
14:41
La Bila Dive Resortmuseums & heritageadventure
Experience friendly guides and vibrant marine life.
90 min · Amed
16:11
Bali Reef diversswimming & bathsadventure
Dive into adventures with multilingual instructors.
90 min · Amed
open: 08:00-19:00
18:30
Garam Cafelocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Savor unique dishes infused with local salt flavors in a serene setting.
75 min · Amed · Rp 30,000-120,000
open: 07:00-22:00
Overnight: Amed
e.g. Blue Moon Villas · Baliku Dive Resort
See the remaining 3 days of the 6-day plan →
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