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Bali Loop: 8-Day Plan You Can Actually Do
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The 8-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 8-day plan · best time to go.
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8
days
300 km
distance
17.5 h
in transit
22
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- Bali's generally drier period suits the road loop, but traffic, ceremonies, sea conditions and dated attraction access remain live checks.
Day 1 Denpasar public heritage day
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~15:00
- Temperature
- 23.0°C–27.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 11.6h
09:00
Denpasar public heritage circuit indonesia.travel map ↗
Use a bounded public Denpasar heritage circuit before the reserved island loop.
300 min · Denpasar public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
14:00
Overnight here
e.g. Aston Denpasar Hotel and Conference Centre · Inna Bali Inn
Day 2 Ubud reserved transfer and public culture day
- Transit
- 2h42
- Finish
- ~17:20
- Temperature
- 23.0°C–27.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 11.6h
10:40
Ubud reserved transfer and public culture circuit indonesia.travel map ↗
Use the confirmed transfer and a bounded public Ubud orientation and culture circuit.
180 min · Ubud reserved transfer and public culture day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
13:55
15:20
16:30
Overnight here
e.g. Dewi Antara Homestay · Family Guest House
Day 3 Ubud public art and temple day
- Transit
- 0h01
- Finish
- ~14:05
- Temperature
- 23.0°C–27.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 11.6h
09:05
Ubud public art and temple circuit indonesia.travel map ↗
Use a second bounded public Ubud art-and-temple day without assuming a performance or provider.
300 min · Ubud public art and temple day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
Overnight here
Day 4 Amed reserved long-transfer and public coast day
- Transit
- 3h30
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 25.6°C–28.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 11.6h
12:20
Amed reserved long-transfer and public coast circuit indonesia.travel map ↗
Use the confirmed cross-island transfer and a land-based public Amed coast circuit; no dive or snorkel is assumed.
180 min · Amed reserved long-transfer and public coast day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
15:30
16:30
Overnight here
e.g. Beten Waru Cottages & Restaurant · Arya Amed Beach Resort
Day 5 Lovina reserved long-transfer and public coast day
- Transit
- 4h05
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 26.9°C–29.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~13
- Daylight
- 11.6h
12:55
Lovina reserved long-transfer and public coast circuit indonesia.travel map ↗
Use the confirmed north-coast transfer and a land-based public Lovina circuit; no dolphin boat is assumed.
180 min · Lovina reserved long-transfer and public coast day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
16:10
17:00
Overnight here
e.g. Gede Homestay Bungalow · Harris Homestay
Day 6 Munduk reserved transfer and public highland day
- Transit
- 2h02
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 23.0°C–27.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 11.6h
10:25
Munduk reserved transfer and public highland circuit indonesia.travel map ↗
Use the confirmed highland transfer and a bounded public Munduk circuit without assuming an exposed waterfall trail.
240 min · Munduk reserved transfer and public highland day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
15:00
Stroll among lush plants and spot the giant stone corn on the cob at the entrance.
50 min · Munduk reserved transfer and public highland day · Rp 15,500-20,000 (weekday, weekend), plus motorbike, bicycle or car Rp 5,000-20,000. Extra for drone Rp 500,000.
open: 8:00-18:00 daily (09:00-16:00 for some gardens like cactus and orchid)
16:00
16:50
Overnight here
e.g. Arya Utama Bungalow Munduk · Melanting Cottages
Day 7 Canggu reserved transfer and public coast day
- Transit
- 3h18
- Finish
- ~16:20
- Temperature
- 23.0°C–27.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 11.6h
12:20
Canggu reserved transfer and public coast circuit indonesia.travel map ↗
Use the confirmed southbound transfer and a land-based public Canggu coast circuit; no surf lesson is assumed.
180 min · Canggu reserved transfer and public coast day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
15:20
Gypsy Kitchen+Bar wearegypsy.com map ↗
Indulge in fresh cocktails and exquisite dishes by a renowned Canadian chef.
60 min · Canggu reserved transfer and public coast day
open: 08:00-22:00
Overnight here
e.g. e-homestay Canggu · Serenity Eco Guesthouse
Day 8 Denpasar reserved loop-return day → back to start
- Transit
- 1h52
- Finish
- ~14:50
- Temperature
- 23.0°C–27.3°C
- Rainy days
- ~12
- Daylight
- 11.6h
10:40
Denpasar reserved loop-return circuit indonesia.travel map ↗
Complete the reserved loop return to Denpasar with traffic and ceremony margin.
120 min · Denpasar reserved loop-return day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
12:55
Palace of Satria and the Royal Temples search
Marvel at ornate royal carvings in this serene palace.
50 min · Denpasar reserved loop-return day · Donation
open: 08:00-16:00 daily
13:45
Kak Man search
Relish truly excellent Balinese food, including bebek betutu.
60 min · Denpasar reserved loop-return day
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Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.