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Singapore & a slow Ubud stay · 9 days

Route at a glance

This 9-day route follows Singapore → Bali · Ubud, with sightseeing, meal suggestions and transport connections for each day. Allow USD 409–2205 for one room over 8 nights across the listed hotel tiers. Main travel options: Metro, Walking, Local connections, Flight, Car / taxi. These are planning allowances; flights, meals, admission and taxes are separate.

Route at a glance
DayCityTransportUSD / room / night
D1SingaporeMetro / WalkingUSD 78–430
D2SingaporeMetro / Local connectionsUSD 78–430
D3SingaporeMetro / Local connectionsUSD 78–430
D4Bali · UbudWalking / Metro / Flight / Car / taxiUSD 35–183
D5Bali · UbudCar / taxi / Local connectionsUSD 35–183
D6Bali · UbudCar / taxi / Local connectionsUSD 35–183
D7Bali · UbudWalking / Local connectionsUSD 35–183
D8Bali · UbudCar / taxi / Local connectionsUSD 35–183
D9Bali · 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.

Explore Singapore, then slow down in Ubud, keeping the flight day light.

Singapore → 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 · Singapore

Arrive and settle into the city

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

Afternoon · If arriving early: Marina Bay promenade and Merlion Park. 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. Changi Airport SIN → Bugis

    Airport train to Tanah Merah, then East West Line to Bugis; T4 needs a terminal shuttle first. · 50–70 min

    Transport source
  2. Bugis → ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

    Walk from Bugis to the Bencoolen hotel. · 10–20 min

    Transport source
Day 2 · Singapore

Gardens and the skyline

Morning · Gardens by the Bay; book conservatories separately and check maintenance closures.

Afternoon · Return to your selected hotel after the main sight. Skip the second attraction and dine nearby.

Dining · Dine at your selected hotel or a nearby restaurant instead of crossing town for the original dining stop.

Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay · Shiny Things. · Photo source · CC BY 2.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Singapore on Bencoolen → Gardens by the Bay

    Walk to Bencoolen; Downtown Line to Bayfront, then follow signs to the gardens. · 30–45 min

    Transport source
  2. Gardens by the Bay → Hotel

    Return to the selected hotel after the main sight and rest.

    Transport source
Day 3 · Singapore

Chinatown and art

Morning · Walk around Chinatown and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple; lunch at Maxwell Food Centre.

Afternoon · Return to your selected hotel after the main sight. Skip the second attraction and dine nearby.

Dining · Dine at your selected hotel or a nearby restaurant instead of crossing town for the original dining stop.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Chinatown
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Chinatown · Chainwit. · Photo source · CC BY 4.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Singapore on Bencoolen → Chinatown

    Downtown Line from Bencoolen to Chinatown, then walk. · 25–40 min

    Transport source
  2. Chinatown → Hotel

    Return to the selected hotel after the main sight and rest.

    Transport source
Day 4 · Bali · Ubud

Singapore → Bali · Ubud

Morning · Travel from SIN to DPS, possibly with a connection. Reserve the day for airport transfers, check-in, borders and arrival. Check date-specific service; a long connection may need an extra day.

Afternoon · Check in, eat nearby and rest after arrival. Leave ticketed attractions for another day to allow for transport and border delays.

Dining · Eat near the selected hotel according to arrival time, carrying water and a snack for the transfer.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Singapore on Bencoolen → Bugis

    Use this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: Walk from Bugis to the Bencoolen hotel. · 10–20 min

    Transport source
  2. Bugis → Changi Airport SIN

    Use this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: Airport train to Tanah Merah, then East West Line to Bugis; T4 needs a terminal shuttle first. · 50–70 min

    Transport source
  3. SIN → DPS

    Travel from SIN to DPS, possibly with a connection. Reserve the day for airport transfers, check-in, borders and arrival. Check date-specific service; a long connection may need an extra day.

    Transport source
  4. 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 5 · Bali · Ubud

Ubud art and ridge walk

Morning · An early Campuhan Ridge walk with drinking water.

Afternoon · Return to your selected hotel after the main sight. Skip the second attraction and dine nearby.

Dining · Dine at your selected hotel or a nearby restaurant instead of crossing town for the original dining stop.

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 → Hotel

    Return to the selected hotel after the main sight and rest.

    Transport source
Day 6 · Bali · Ubud

Rice terraces and Tirta Empul

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

Afternoon · Return to your selected hotel after the main sight. Skip the second attraction and dine nearby.

Dining · Dine at your selected hotel or a nearby restaurant instead of crossing town for the original dining stop.

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 → Hotel

    Return to the selected hotel after the main sight and rest.

    Transport source
Day 7 · Bali · Ubud

Museums and crafts

Morning · ARMA Museum, allowing 2–3 hours.

Afternoon · Return to your selected hotel after the main sight. Skip the second attraction and dine nearby.

Dining · Dine at your selected hotel or a nearby restaurant instead of crossing town for the original dining stop.

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 → Hotel

    Return to the selected hotel after the main sight and rest.

    Transport source
Day 8 · Bali · Ubud

A day on the Sanur coast

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

Afternoon · Return to your selected hotel after the main sight. Skip the second attraction and dine nearby.

Dining · Dine at your selected hotel or a nearby restaurant instead of crossing town for the original dining stop.

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 → Hotel

    Return to the selected hotel after the main sight and rest.

    Transport source
Day 9 · 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

Singapore · Stay references

ibis budget Singapore Bugis

ibis budget Singapore Bugis

Convenient / economy

Compact economy stay in Bugis; check room type and windows when booking.

USD 78–133

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

Photo source · ibis budget Singapore Bugis

ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

2–4 star accommodation

Bencoolen base for Bugis, Little India and the city centre.

USD 140–219

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

Photo source · ibis Singapore on Bencoolen

Pullman Singapore Hill Street

Pullman Singapore Hill Street

Five-star stay reference

Five-star Civic District stay with City Hall MRT access for city walks and Marina Bay.

USD 257–430

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

Photo source · Pullman Singapore Hill Street

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

Singapore → Bali · Ubud · What accommodation budget should I allow?

USD 409–2205 · 8 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.

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

Travel from SIN to DPS, possibly with a connection. Reserve the day for airport transfers, check-in, borders and arrival. Check date-specific service; a long connection may need an extra day.

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Sources

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Singapore

Bali · Ubud