Arrival at Ubud, visit the principal attractions in Ubud. Start at Jl. Raya Ubud, the main street. Visit the Puri Saren Agung, better known as the Royal Palace of Ubud. The royal family still lives in this palace, so you can only visit part of it. Right in front of it, you’ll find the Ubud Traditional Art Market, a place where you can lose yourself among handicrafts such as handbags, sculptures, paintings, and earrings, and where you can buy the best souvenirs. Following Raya Ubud Street, you’ll find the Pura Taman Saraswati, a must visit place. This temple dedicated to the goddess of knowledge and wisdom stands out for its two ponds full of lotus flowers. If you keep going, you’ll see the Pura Dalem Ubud temple, where some nights there are traditional dance performances. Returning to Raya Ubud Street, at the corner of the Art Market, the Jl. Monkey Forest street leads to one of the essential places to visit in Bali. The Sacred Monkey Forest.
In morning after breakfast go to Tegalalang, the most popular rice fields on the island. The rice terraces will have an intense green colour. In addition to strolling through the rice paddies, you can enjoy their swings with spectacular views. You can also visit Tirta Empul, one of the most important temples in Bali, since the Balinese go there to purify their souls using the sacred water that flows from 12 pipes. Nearby, you can also visit the Pura Gunung Kawi, a temple in which the souls of royalty are symbolically buried and where you can visit a small waterfall. In the afternoon, you can visit the Elephant Cave, Goa Gajah. There, you can enter a grotto through the jaws of an evil monster, and inside, you’ll find a statue of Ganesh (son of Shiva with an elephant’s head). Outside the cave, you can see some ponds that are supplied with purified water through stone statues.
For the third day of your trip, While climbing the Batur volcano and seeing the sunrise from its summit. Your guide will pick you up very early. From the top of Mt. Batur, you’ll see the sun rise behind Mt. Agung, one of the most important things in Bali. It takes an hour and a half to go up. The Mt. Batur tour will take you practically the whole day, but if you arrive back in Ubud early and you aren’t tired, We can visit Campuhan Ridge Walk. There, you’ll find beautiful rice fields dotted with huge palm trees and idyllic scenery; it’s a magical place at sunset.
Get up early to head to Pura Besakih, also known as Mother Temple for being the largest temple in Bali. You would need all day to see it in its entirety, since it’s composed of 22 independent temples. The most popular area to visit is Gunung Agung, where there is a 7-level temple that represents the universe. Each of the 7 levels is connected by a stairway that only Hindus are allowed to climb. On the way to the temple of Lempuyang, you can visit the Tirta Gangga. This royal palace stands out for its tropical gardens, fountains, and ponds. Its most notable feature is a pond full of carp where you can walk on water thanks to some small platforms. Continue to the Pura Lempuyang temple, where the well-known Gates of Heaven are. To get to this temple, you’ll need to be in good shape since you need to climb many stairs. The temple is in a mountainous area, and from the Gates of Heaven, you get one of the best views of the Agung volcano.
Although Bedugul is somewhat remote, it’s worth spending a day here during your one-week trip to Bali. In this mountainous area to the north of the island, there’s a trio of beautiful lakes (Tamblingan, Buyan and Bratan) that are completely different from the landscape you will have seen so far. I recommend you visit one of its waterfalls (Banyumala Twin, Git Git, or Sekumpul), the temple of Ulun Danu Beratan, located on the waters of Lake Bratan, and the Handara gate. On the way back to Ubud, you can visit the most impressive rice fields in Bali, which are considered a World Heritage site by UNESCO for their uniqueness: the rice fields of Jatiluwih. Many visitors don’t visit this part of Bali, as it is somewhat remote. However, if there’s only one thing that I don’t recommend missing during your 7-day Bali itinerary, it’s a visit to the temple of Ulun Danu Beratan. This was, without a doubt, the most amazing temple we visited during our trip.
For the penultimate day of your trip to Bali in a week I recommend you visit the most touristy area of the island. It isn’t my favorite area, but you can’t leave Bali without seeing Kuta, Seminyakl and Canggu, where surfers, Australians looking to party, and the best “beach clubs” on the island come together. These three cities are on the seashore in the southwest of Bali, and on your way there from Ubud, you can stop at Taman Ayun Temple and Alas Kedaton (this second one is totally optional). Depending on the type of traveler you are, I recommend one of these three locations to spend the day: Canggu: If you want to surf and find “veggie” options in every restaurant. Kuta and Legian: If you prefer a beach full of young people and the best nightclubs in Bali. Seminyak: If you prefer beach clubs where you can eat well and have good drinks. At the end of the day, I recommend you go to Tanah Lot. This temple, located on an island that’s only accessible when the tide is low, is undoubtedly the best place to see the sunset in Bali. If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to buy a roasted cob with hot sauce in one of the many stalls you’ll find and enjoy it while watching the sun set over the sea.
Morning visit the Bukit Badung peninsula, the piece of land that juts out to the south of the island. This area stands out for its amazing white sand beaches, its cliffs and its incredible luxury resorts. Some of the most famous beaches are Padang Padang (where the movie “Eat Pray Love” was filmed), Tebing Pantai Balangan, with its wonderful cliff views, and Pantai Tegal Wangi, which hides a cave. If you have time, it may also be interesting to visit Garuda Wisnu Kencana, a park designed in honor of the Hindu god Vishnu that features impressive statues that are up to 120 meters tall. In the afternoon, before the sun sets, visit the Uluwatu temple, located on a cliff; you can see one of the best sunsets on the island from here. At this temple, there are also Kecak Fire and Trance dance performances, where a group of men singing in unison provide the music for hypnotically moving Balinese dancers. If it’s your first time in Bali, you should definitely go to a show. I went to one in Pura Dalem Ubud, although the most popular temple for Kecak shows is the Uluwatu temple. After the performance, there’s nothing like a fresh dinner. Depart from Bali and return to hometown with Sweet memories…
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STANDARD |
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BALI |
Bohemia |
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PURI |
Gangga Resort Ubud |
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PONDAK |
Babakan Hidden Paradise |
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