18 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 explore the less-touristy side of things at River Rafting & Tubing and Geger Beach Nusa Dua Bali. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kuta: Uluwatu Temple (in Pecatu) and Tanah Lot Temple (in Beraban). There's much more to do: cool off at Waterbom Bali, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, explore the world behind art at Museum PASIFIKA, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Caow Eng Bio Chinese Buddhist Temple.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Kuta road trip planning tool.

Newark, USA to Kuta is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Indonesia Time (WITA), which is usually a 13 hour difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Newark in April: high temperatures in Kuta hover around 88°F and lows are around 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kelingking Beach and Giri Putri Cave. There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Pasih Uug Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pura Paluang, step off the mainland to explore Nusa Penida Island, and see some colorful creatures with Surya Nusa Penida Tour.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Nusa Penida online holiday builder.

Do a combination of bus and ferry from Kuta to Nusa Penida in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. In April, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to ride a ferry to Ubud.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Sekumpul Waterfall. Step out of Ubud with an excursion to Scuba & Snorkeling in Padangbai--about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, head outdoors with Ubud Scooter Rental, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tirta Empul Temple, and stop by Curative Concept Store.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Ubud travel itinerary planner.

You can ride a ferry from Nusa Penida to Ubud in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Ubud can reach 88°F, while at night they dip to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.