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Bali for 4 nights and 5 days: beach sunsets or Ubud’s culture and nature?
Choose A if you want to relax and enjoy the beaches and ocean views of South Bali. Choose B if you want to focus on temples, rice terraces, forest trails, and waterfalls around Ubud. Bali has limited public transport, so group stops by area and travel by Grab, Gojek, or private car.
4 Nights, 5 Days A | Southern Beaches and Sunsets
This itinerary focuses on South Bali’s beaches and cliffside scenery. On the first day, travel from the airport to your accommodation; on the last day, spend some time in Kuta before heading to the airport.
Day 1 | Airport to your accommodation
- Ngurah Rai International Airport → accommodation in South Bali
After you arrive, follow the signs to the Grab Lounge or Gojek Customer Lounge to book a ride. Nusa Dua is about 20–40 minutes away by car, while Seminyak is about 30–60 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic. Check in and rest for the day.
Day 2 | Padang Padang Beach and the Uluwatu cliffs
- Accommodation in South Bali → Padang Padang Beach
Take Grab, Gojek, or a private car for the day to the Pecatu coast. Padang Padang Beach · Padang Padang Beach · Pantai Padang-Padang is listed as open daily from 07:00–19:00, with an entrance fee of IDR 10,000–15,000. Walk down the steps and through the rocky passage to enjoy the beach and surf. For lunch, consider Suka Uluwatu or Lola’s Cantina Mexicana.
- Padang Padang Beach → Uluwatu Temple
Take a car to Uluwatu Temple · Uluwatu Temple · Pura Luhur Uluwatu in the same Pecatu area. It is listed as open daily from 07:00–19:00, with an entrance fee of IDR 60,000 for foreign adults. Wear a sarong and clothing that covers your shoulders. The Kecak Fire Dance at 18:00–19:00 costs an additional IDR 150,000. For dinner, consider Mana Uluwatu or Masonry Restaurant Uluwatu.
Day 3 | Melasti Beach and sunset in Jimbaran
- Accommodation in South Bali → Melasti Beach
Take Grab, Gojek, or a private car to Melasti Beach in Ungasan. Explore the coastal road beneath the limestone cliffs and the bright sandy beach. Check the entrance fee and opening status before you set out. For lunch, consider South Bali spots such as The Cashew Tree or Loka Seaside House.
- Melasti Beach → Jimbaran Bay
Travel by car to the Jimbaran coast for a charcoal-grilled seafood dinner by the beach. Restaurant hours vary; the listed reservation service is available daily from 11:00–23:00. Before ordering, confirm the seafood type, weight, unit price, tax, and service charge. For dinner, consider Warung Jimbaran Garden or Kayumanis Resto Jimbaran.
Day 4 | Tanah Lot sunset and Seminyak nightlife
- Accommodation in South Bali → Tanah Lot Temple
Take a private car, Grab, or Gojek to Tanah Lot Temple · Tanah Lot Temple · Pura Tanah Lot on the west coast. It is listed as open daily from 07:00–19:00, with an entrance fee of IDR 75,000 for foreign adults. Explore the rocky island temple and coastal viewpoints. Check the tides, as high water may prevent you from crossing to the rocks. Have lunch in South Bali before leaving your accommodation, or after returning to Seminyak.
- Tanah Lot Temple → Seminyak
Travel by car to Seminyak for dinner and nightlife. For dinner, consider Milk & Madu Seminyak or Biku; for bars and pubs, consider Ku De Ta or Potato Head Beach Club.
Day 5 | Relax in Kuta, then head to the airport
- Seminyak accommodation → Kuta
Book a ride to the Kuta area and take your time shopping or relaxing near the beach. For lunch, consider Beach Bowl Bali or Nasi Pedas Ibu Andika.
- Kuta → Ngurah Rai International Airport
Take Grab, Gojek, or an airport taxi to the airport. Check a live app for typical travel times from Kuta. If you have a late-night flight, you can have dinner at Ituitu Legian or Warung Totemo before leaving for the airport.
4 Nights, 5 Days A: Confirmed Entrance Fees and Transport (per adult)
Uluwatu Temple IDR 60,000 + Kecak show IDR 150,000 + Padang Padang Beach IDR 10,000–15,000 + Tanah Lot IDR 75,000 = IDR 295,000–300,000. Add one listed Grab fare from the airport to Seminyak of IDR 100,000–180,000 for a total of IDR 395,000–480,000. Melasti Beach and meal costs are not included.
- Included: listed entrance and show fees, plus one listed Grab fare from the airport to Seminyak
- Not included: accommodation, meals, flights, transport for other legs, and the Melasti Beach fee
4 Nights, 5 Days B | Ubud Culture and Nature
Use Ubud as your base to visit the royal palace and market, forest trails, rice terraces, temples, and waterfalls. Group longer journeys into one area per day and travel by car.
Day 1 | Airport to Ubud
- Ngurah Rai International Airport → Ubud accommodation
Book a ride at the airport’s Grab Lounge or Gojek Customer Lounge. The trip to Ubud typically takes about 1–2.5 hours, and the listed Grab fare is about IDR 300,000–450,000. Check in and rest. For dinner, consider The Hideout Cafe Ubud or Donna.
Day 2 | Ubud Palace, Art Market, and a ridge walk
- Ubud accommodation → Ubud Palace and Art Market
You can explore central Ubud on foot. Daytime visits to Ubud Palace and Ubud Art Market are listed as free, as is entry to the market; check the listed market hours of 09:00–17:00. For lunch, consider Kayunan Warung & Coffee or Sun Sun Warung.
- Ubud Palace → Campuhan Ridge Walk
Walk or book a local ride to the trailhead. Campuhan Ridge Walk · Campuhan Ridge Walk · Bukit Campuhan is free. Walk early in the morning or late in the afternoon for views of the ridge and valley. For dinner, try Local Bar Ubud or Chora.
Day 3 | Northern Ubud rice terraces and a spring temple
- Ubud accommodation → Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Take a private car north of Ubud. Some listings give the entrance fee for foreign adults at Tegallalang Rice Terraces · Tegallalang Rice Terraces · Terasering Tegallalang as IDR 25,000; fees may vary by entrance. Explore the paths among the terraces and the Subak irrigation landscape.
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces → Tirta Empul Temple
Take a car to Tirta Empul Temple · Tirta Empul Temple · Pura Tirta Empul in Tampaksiring. It is listed as open daily from 08:00–18:00, with an entrance fee of IDR 75,000 for foreign adults. Wear a sarong and a cloth over your shoulders as you explore the spring and temple architecture. Back in Ubud, you can have lunch at Ivy Cafe or Warung Makan Teges.
Day 4 | Monkey Forest and Tegenungan Waterfall
- Ubud accommodation → Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Walk or book a ride from central Ubud. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary · Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary · Mandala Suci Wenara Wana is open daily from 09:00–18:00, with last entry at 17:00. Admission for adults is IDR 130,000. Don’t feed or touch the monkeys, and keep food and small belongings in your bag.
- Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary → Tegenungan Waterfall
Take a private car to Tegenungan Waterfall · Tegenungan Waterfall · Air Terjun Tegenungan in Sukawati. It is listed as open daily from 06:30–18:30, with an entrance fee of IDR 30,000 for foreign adults. Explore the viewpoints and the water at the bottom of the stairs. For lunch or dinner, consider Warung Makan Bahagia or Tropical Restaurant Ubud.
Day 5 | Enjoy Ubud before heading to the airport
- Ubud accommodation → central Ubud
Enjoy a final walk and meal in central Ubud before your departure. For lunch or an early dinner, consider Babi Guling Ibu Suna or The Hideout Cafe Ubud.
- Ubud → Ngurah Rai International Airport
Take Grab, Gojek, or a private car to the airport. The trip from Ubud typically takes about 1–2.5 hours, and the listed Grab fare is about IDR 300,000–450,000. Plan your departure and pickup time around your late-night flight.
4 Nights, 5 Days B: Confirmed Entrance Fees and Transport (per adult)
Monkey Forest IDR 130,000 + Tegallalang Rice Terraces IDR 25,000 + Tirta Empul IDR 75,000 + Tegenungan Waterfall IDR 30,000 = IDR 260,000. Add one listed one-way Grab fare from the airport to Ubud of IDR 300,000–450,000 for a total of IDR 560,000–710,000. Round-trip transport would be IDR 860,000–1,160,000; local travel costs are separate.
- Included: listed entrance fees and one listed one-way Grab fare from the airport to Ubud
- Not included: accommodation, meals, flights, local transport in Ubud, and market or palace performances
FAQ
Where should I stay in Bali for 4 nights and 5 days?
For A, stay in the south to suit the Uluwatu, Jimbaran, and southern beach itinerary. For B, stay in Ubud to focus on its attractions and reduce travel time.
How do I get between areas in Bali?
Convenient public transport connecting the whole island is limited. Use Grab, Gojek, or a private car for the day, and group each day’s activities around one area.
Do the total entrance fees for the 4-night, 5-day itineraries include meals and accommodation?
No. The total covers only the entrance fees listed in the itinerary and the specified airport transfer fare. Accommodation and meals are separate.
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