The tiered shrine of Pura Luhur Uluwatu at the edge of its cliff above the Indian Ocean

Itinerary · Bali, Indonesia

Bali in four days: the hills and the cliffs

Two days in the hills around Ubud, two on the Bukit: temples, terraces, the Kecak and the sea.

Four days

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  1. Day 1, 9:00

    1Pura Tirta Empul

    Tampaksiring·Holy spring

    Early, at the holy spring.

  2. Day 1, 12:00

    2Tegallalang rice terraces

    Tegallalang, Ubud·Rice terraces

    On the way back.

  3. Day 1, 19:30

    3Mozaic

    Sanggingan, Ubud·Tasting menu

    A tasting menu in the garden.

  4. Day 2, 7:00

    4Jatiluwih rice terraces

    Tabanan·Rice terraces

    The UNESCO terraces.

  5. Day 2, 13:00

    5Pura Taman Ayun

    Mengwi·Royal water temple

    The royal water temple.

  6. Day 2, 18:00

    6Pura Tanah Lot

    Tabanan·Sea temple

    Sunset at the sea temple.

  7. Day 3, 12:00

    7Padang Padang and Bingin

    Uluwatu·Beach

    Down the steps to the coves.

  8. Day 3, 17:30

    8Pura Luhur Uluwatu

    Uluwatu·Clifftop temple

    The Kecak at sunset.

  9. Day 4, 11:00

    9Jimbaran Bay

    Jimbaran·Beach

    A swim in the bay.

  10. Day 4, 17:30

    10Rock Bar

    Jimbaran·Sunset bar

    Arrive early for sunset.

  11. Day 4, 20:00

    11Jimbaran’s beach grills

    Jimbaran·Seafood on the sand

    Fish grilled on the sand.

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