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Bali · Ubud day by day · 7 days

Route at a glance

This 7-day route follows Bali · Ubud, with sightseeing, meal suggestions and transport connections for each day. Allow USD 210–1098 for one room over 6 nights across the listed hotel tiers. Main travel options: Car / taxi, Walking. These are planning allowances; flights, meals, admission and taxes are separate.

Route at a glance
DayCityTransportUSD / room / night
D1Bali · UbudCar / taxiUSD 35–183
D2Bali · UbudCar / taxi / WalkingUSD 35–183
D3Bali · UbudCar / taxiUSD 35–183
D4Bali · UbudWalking / Car / taxiUSD 35–183
D5Bali · UbudCar / taxi / WalkingUSD 35–183
D6Bali · UbudCar / taxi / WalkingUSD 35–183
D7Bali · UbudCar / taxiNo overnight stay

Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.

Sights, local transport and meals by neighbourhood, including arrival, sightseeing and departure with a stay reference each night.

Bali · Ubud

Plan a trip with this route
This is an editable itinerary, not a booked travel product. Transport uses a reference hotel; review connections in the planner after changing stays. Costs are USD budgets. Confirm fares, opening times, entry requirements and availability with official sources.
Day 1 · Bali · Ubud

Arrive and settle into the city

Morning · Arrive at DPS, clear immigration and transfer to the hotel. Luggage storage and early check-in depend on the property.

Afternoon · If arriving early: Ubud Palace surroundings and central streets. For a late arrival, rest instead of rushing to sights.

Dining · Eat near the selected hotel after arrival, checking opening for a late arrival; do not cross town for a lunch suggestion.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. DPS → Alaya Resort Ubud

    Traffic between DPS and Ubud can be heavy; allow 1.5–3 hours by car. · 45–120 min

    Transport source
Day 2 · Bali · Ubud

Ubud art and ridge walk

Morning · An early Campuhan Ridge walk with drinking water.

Afternoon · Ubud Palace and art market, with café breaks during the heat.

Dining · Ubud: Balinese mixed rice and fresh juice.

Ubud Palace
Ubud Palace · Chainwit. · Photo source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Alaya Resort Ubud → Campuhan Ridge

    Use a short early car transfer to the trailhead, then walk. · 15–30 min

    Transport source
  2. Campuhan Ridge → Ubud Palace / market

    Walk from the ridge area along main streets to the palace and market. · 25–40 min

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  3. Ubud Palace / market → Hotel

    Walk via Hanoman Street; use a car if narrow paths or rain make it unsuitable. · 20–35 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

Bebek Bengil Ubud

Crispy duck and Balinese dishes

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): IDR 150,000–350,000

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 3 · Bali · Ubud

Rice terraces and Tirta Empul

Morning · Arrange a driver to Tegallalang rice terraces; paths can be slippery after rain.

Afternoon · Tirta Empul, respecting local dress and ritual rules.

Dining · Ubud or en-route restaurants: satay, vegetables and rice.

Tirta Empul
Tirta Empul · Chainwit. · Photo source · CC BY 4.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Alaya Resort Ubud → Tegallalang rice terraces

    Book a licensed car with waiting time and agree the terrace entrance. · 35–60 min

    Transport source
  2. Tegallalang rice terraces → Tirta Empul

    Continue with the same car to Tirta Empul and follow temple access rules. · 25–45 min

    Transport source
  3. Tirta Empul → Hotel

    Return to Ubud with extra time for traffic. · 45–75 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

Bebek Bengil Ubud

Crispy duck and Balinese dishes

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): IDR 150,000–350,000

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 4 · Bali · Ubud

Museums and crafts

Morning · ARMA Museum, allowing 2–3 hours.

Afternoon · Book a silver-making or Balinese cooking class; choose one afternoon activity.

Dining · Ubud: grilled fish, tempeh or local stews.

ARMA Museum
ARMA Museum · Arabsalam · Photo source · CC BY 3.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Alaya Resort Ubud → ARMA Museum

    Walk from the Hanoman Street hotel to ARMA, taking care on narrow paths. · 10–20 min

    Transport source
  2. ARMA Museum → Reserved workshop

    The workshop location depends on the booking; confirm included transfers. · 15–40 min

    Transport source
  3. Reserved workshop → Hotel

    Arrange the return from the actual workshop address; do not assume it is walkable. · 15–40 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

Bebek Bengil Ubud

Crispy duck and Balinese dishes

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): IDR 150,000–350,000

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 5 · Bali · Ubud

A day on the Sanur coast

Morning · Drive to Sanur, allowing 3–4 hours total for return travel.

Afternoon · Walk the promenade and relax, returning before evening; do not add an island excursion.

Dining · Sanur: grilled seafood or nasi goreng.

Sanur waterfront
Sanur waterfront · Matt Croxson · Photo source

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Alaya Resort Ubud → Sanur waterfront

    Arrange return road transport and avoid peak congestion; no direct urban rail is assumed. · 90–120 min

    Transport source
  2. Sanur waterfront → Sanur promenade

    Follow the public promenade; do not add an island boat trip today. · 30–60 min

    Transport source
  3. Sanur promenade → Hotel

    Return to Ubud from the agreed meeting point. · 90–120 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

Bebek Bengil Ubud

Crispy duck and Balinese dishes

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): IDR 150,000–350,000

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 6 · Bali · Ubud

A quieter rural day

Morning · Choose a maintained rice-field walk on the edge of Ubud.

Afternoon · A massage, reading or café time as a break in a longer trip.

Dining · Ubud: vegetable dishes and Balinese coffee.

Ubud countryside and neighbourhoods
Ubud countryside and neighbourhoods · Jorge Franganillo · Photo source · CC BY 2.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Alaya Resort Ubud → Ubud edge-of-town paths

    Ask the hotel for a maintained path and arrange a transfer to its confirmed entrance. · 15–30 min

    Transport source
  2. Ubud edge-of-town paths → Central Ubud

    Return to central Ubud for food and rest; stay out of private rice fields. · 15–30 min

    Transport source
  3. Central Ubud → Hotel

    Return via Hanoman Street, using a car if walking conditions are unsuitable. · 15–30 min

    Transport source

Dining place & budget

Bebek Bengil Ubud

Crispy duck and Balinese dishes

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): IDR 150,000–350,000

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 7 · Bali · Ubud

A gentle finish and departure

Morning · Have breakfast near the hotel, pack and check out. Go directly to the airport for an early flight.

Afternoon · Travel to DPS for your booked flight. Aim to reach the terminal around three hours before an international departure; no distant sightseeing today.

Dining · Eat near the hotel or at the airport according to flight time.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Alaya Resort Ubud → DPS

    Traffic between DPS and Ubud can be heavy; allow 1.5–3 hours by car. · 45–120 min

    Transport source

Bali · Ubud · Stay references

Honeymoon Guesthouse

Honeymoon Guesthouse

Convenient / economy

Garden guesthouse on Jalan Bisma with private rooms, suitable for exploring central Ubud on foot.

USD 35–61

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · Honeymoon Guesthouse

Sri Ratih Cottages

Sri Ratih Cottages

2–4 star accommodation

Boutique stay in Penestanan near the Campuhan Ridge; walk or take a short ride to central Ubud.

USD 66–111

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · Sri Ratih Cottages

Alaya Resort Ubud

Alaya Resort Ubud

Five-star stay reference

Hanoman Street location for central Ubud walks and dining.

USD 99–183

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · Alaya Resort Ubud

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Route questions

Bali · Ubud · What accommodation budget should I allow?

USD 210–1098 · 6 nights. Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.

Bali · Ubud · How do I travel between these stops?

1. Car / taxi; 2. Car / taxi / Walking; 3. Car / taxi; 4. Walking / Car / taxi; 5. Car / taxi / Walking; 6. Car / taxi / Walking; 7. Car / taxi

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