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Bali Loop — a 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
The 6-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 6-day plan · 8-day plan · best time to go.
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
Day 4 Lovina
🌡 25.1–30.8°C · 🌧 ~13 rain days · ☀ 11.6h light
11:05
Bali Spice Divebeaches & cliffsadventure
Explore vibrant coral reefs with expert guides in clear waters.
90 min · Lovina · US$55-75
12:35
Lovina Divemuseums & heritageadventure
Dive into exciting underwater adventures at north Bali's best sites.
90 min · Lovina · US$55-75
14:05
Sunrise Dive Centremuseums & heritageadventure
90 min · Lovina
15:35
Coba Baca Public Librarylocal & traditional
Browse diverse books and take language courses in a cozy, knowledge-sharing space.
50 min · Lovina
16:25
Inetbeaches & cliffs
Check emails in the open air with the soothing sound of waves nearby.
50 min · Lovina · Rp 30,000 per hour
open: 08:00-00:00
18:30
Sea Breezebeaches & cliffs
Feast on hearty beachside meals, especially recommend the fish.
75 min · Lovina
open: 08:00-21:00
Overnight: Lovina
e.g. Puri Bali Lovina · Aditya Beach Resort
Day 5 Munduk
🌡 20.1–30.4°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 11.6h light
09:44
Munduk Waterfallswimming & baths
Feel the roar of the impressive falls, more powerful in the wet season.
50 min · Munduk · free 12/2016, Rp 5,000 before? (price listed 2016)
10:34
Bali Botanical Gardensmuseums & heritage
Stroll among lush plants and spot the giant stone corn on the cob at the entrance.
50 min · Munduk · Rp 15,500-20,000 (weekday, weekend), plu
open: 8:00-18:00 daily (09:00-16:00 for some gardens like cactus and orchid)
11:24
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
See the temple seemingly floating on the western shore of Lake Bratan.
50 min · Munduk · Rp 75,000
open: 07:00-19:00 daily
12:14
Bali Handara Kosaido Golf and Country Club
90 min · Munduk
13:44
Jatiluwih
Marvel at the verdant, terraced rice paddies under the shadow of Mount Batukaru.
50 min · Munduk · Rp 40,000 per person
14:34
Angseri Hot Springs
Relax in public pools or private cabins with natural hot springs.
90 min · Munduk
16:04
Ngiring Ngewedanglocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Enjoy Indonesian food with breathtaking views and visit their coffee facility.
60 min · Munduk
open: 10AM-5PM
18:30
Warung Kopi Bukit Hexonlocal & traditionalcoffee & bakes
Relish organic food with a view just north of Lake Buyan.
75 min · Munduk
Overnight: Munduk
e.g. Arya Utama Bungalow Munduk · Melanting Cottages
Day 6 Canggu → back to start
🌡 20.1–30.4°C · 🌧 ~12 rain days · ☀ 11.6h light
10:11
Serenity Yoga Canggu Bali
Stretch and find calm in classes for all skill levels.
90 min · Canggu · Rp100,000
open: 07:00-20:00
11:41
Casa Day Spa & delivery
Pamper yourself with soothing spa treatments.
90 min · Canggu · Rp 40,000-225,000
open: 12:00-20:00
13:11
The Beach Houselocal & traditionalbeaches & cliffs
Enjoy sunset views, live music, and seafood barbecues by the beach.
60 min · Canggu · Most mains Rp 25,000-50,000
open: 07:30-00:00