13 days in Bali Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kuta: Pecatu (Uluwatu Temple & Padang Padang Beach). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kuta Beach - Bali, enjoy the sand and surf at Pandawa Beach, take in the exciting artwork at Nyaman Gallery, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Kuta trip planner.

New Delhi, India to Kuta is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Central Indonesia Time, which is usually a 2.5 hour difference. When traveling from New Delhi in April, plan for slightly colder days in Kuta, with highs around 36°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Denpasar.

A trip to Denpasar takes visitors to the capital of Bali and the gateway to the island.

On the 30th (Sun), relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour and then make a trip to Tanah Lot Temple. On the next day, test your problem-solving skills at SOS from the Deep, indulge in some personalized pampering at Chantara Wellness & Spa, and then take in the exciting artwork at Ghostbird + Swoon.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Denpasar online trip itinerary builder.

Denpasar is just a short distance from Kuta. April in Denpasar sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 29°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Ubud.

Experience small-town Bali in Ubud, an atmospheric town surrounded by small settlements, farms, and rice paddies.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): see Off-Road Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Saraswati Temple. Keep things going the next day: Head underground at Elephant Cave, then make a trip to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mason Elephant Park.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Ubud road trip planning site.

You can drive from Denpasar to Ubud in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in May, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Nusa Penida.

The bounty of pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons bordered by emerald green hills, unique cliff formations, and colorful reefs is what draws most travelers to Nusa Penida.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore and take pictures at Angel's Billabong, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kelingking Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: head off the coast to Nusa Penida Island, then enjoy the sand and surf at Pasih Uug Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Atuh Beach, and finally don't miss a visit to Giri Putri Cave.

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You can ride a ferry from Ubud to Nusa Penida in 1.5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In May, daytime highs in Nusa Penida are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Kintamani.

With mountains, volcanic lakes, historical temples, and a rich local culture, a Kintamani holiday offers plenty of delights.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): make a trip to Besakih Temple, then relax in the rural setting at I Love BAS Agrotourisn, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tirta Empul Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: paddle through the water with C. Bali and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Batur.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Kintamani trip planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and car from Nusa Penida to Kintamani in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. May in Kintamani sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.