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BALI COMPLETE: RICE FIELDS, TEMPLES AND VOLCANIC SOUL

Q: What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (May-September): Perfect weather, minimal rainfall, ideal temperatures, clear skies, peak tourist season, best diving conditions, advance booking recommended. Shoulder Season (April & October): Good weather, fewer crowds, moderate rainfall, reasonable prices, excellent conditions, transitional seasons, good value. Wet Season (November-March): Heavy rainfall, lush landscapes, tropical storms, humidity high, lowest prices, fewer tourists, challenging conditions. Regional Variations: Diverse climates, equatorial zones, monsoon patterns, altitude differences, island variations, weather monitoring essential, seasonal planning.

Beach clubs pulsing until dawn, clifftop temples kissed by spray, rice paddies rippling peace. Bali in all its magic.

≈ 9

Days

219

Stops

📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Let Seminyak pulse between beach clubs and cosmopolitan energy, then climb toward Uluwatu and its sea cliffs. Cross Denpasar and its markets, then breathe in Canggu and its bohemian creativity. End in Sidemen in the peace of rice terraces, where time slows down.

Seminyak: beach club energy
Uluwatu: clifftop temple drama
Canggu: bohemian creative vibe
Sidemen: terrace village tranquil

Your day-by-day itinerary

Day

Seminyak

beach culture where nightlife dances

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Day 1

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Seminyak beach walk and sunset

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Balinese welcome massage

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Next stop

Distance: 30 km

Travel time: 36min

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Seminyak

beach culture where nightlife dances

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Day 2

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Beach day at Seminyak (Shower/Beach chairs)

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Beginner surfing lesson (conditions permitting)

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Next stop

Distance: 7 km

Travel time: 9min

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Seminyak

beach culture where nightlife dances

3 photos

Day 3

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Souvenir shopping (Seminyak Square / Kuta Art Market)

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Spa day (traditional Balinese treatments)

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Distance: 49 km

Travel time: 59min

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Uluwatu

sea cliff temple ceremony drama

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Day 4

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Uluwatu Temple (cliffs and monkeys)

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Kecak Fire Dance at sunset

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Seafood dinner on Jimbaran beach

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Next stop

Distance: 27 km

Travel time: 33min

Day

Denpasar

cultural heart where tradition lives

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Day 5

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Last shopping and free time before departure

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Canggu

bohemian village surf and art

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Day 6

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Tanah Lot Temple (cliff walk)

Badung traditional market (Denpasar)

Subak Museum (Tabanan) – traditional irrigation

Kelingking Beach (viewpoint, partial descent possible)

+2 Places visited

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Sunset at Tanah Lot from the viewpoints

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Balinese cooking class (market + preparation + meal)

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Fast boat crossing Sanur ↔ Nusa Penida and local shuttles

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Next stop

Distance: 27 km

Travel time: 33min

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Canggu

bohemian village surf and art

6 photos

Day 7

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Canggu street art & shops

Snorkeling at the Gilis (Gili Trawangan – sea turtles)

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Supervised surf session (beginner/intermediate spots)

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Padangbai ↔ Gilis transfers by fast boat (day trip round trip)

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Next stop

Distance: 7 km

Travel time: 9min

Day

Ubud

rice terrace village spiritual center

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Day 8

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Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Ubud monkey forest)

Ubud Art Market (Ubud Art Market)

Tegalalang Rice Terraces (viewpoints and short walk)

Tegenungan Waterfall (swimming possible)

+5 Places visited

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Traditional dance performance at Ubud Palace

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Balinese coffee tasting at a plantation near Ubud

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Post-trek breakfast with view of Lake Batur

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Next stop

Distance: 30 km

Travel time: 36min

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Sidemen

quietest corner where time sleeps

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Day 9

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Sidemen village and rice fields (gentle walk)

Discovery of traditional weaving (songket/ikat)

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Country walk along rice fields and small country roads

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Next stop

Distance: 42 km

Travel time: 51min

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Dry Season (May-September): Perfect weather, minimal rainfall, ideal temperatures, clear skies, peak tourist season, best diving conditions, advance booking recommended.

Shoulder Season (April & October): Good weather, fewer crowds, moderate rainfall, reasonable prices, excellent conditions, transitional seasons, good value.

Wet Season (November-March): Heavy rainfall, lush landscapes, tropical storms, humidity high, lowest prices, fewer tourists, challenging conditions.

Regional Variations: Diverse climates, equatorial zones, monsoon patterns, altitude differences, island variations, weather monitoring essential, seasonal planning.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 7 and 11 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

What to discover in Indonesia?

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