22 days in Bali Itinerary

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

Get some cultural insight at Tanah Lot Temple and Santo Fransiskus Xaverius. Step out of the city life by going to Kuta Beach - Bali and Pantai Sanur. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Denpasar: Scuba & Snorkeling (in Padangbai), Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (in Ubud) and Nusa Dua (Nusa Dua Beach, Museum PASIFIKA, &more). There's much more to do: stroll through Melasti Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Sindhu Beach, examine the collection at Bali Trick Art, and head outdoors with Gede Private Bali Driver.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Denpasar day trip planner.

Winnipeg, Canada to Denpasar is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 14 hours traveling from Winnipeg to Denpasar. Traveling from Winnipeg in December, expect Denpasar to be much hotter, temps between 36°C and 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to 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.

Get in touch with nature at Kelingking Beach and Atuh Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Surya Nusa Penida Tour and Nusa Penida Island. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Pasih Uug Beach, don't miss a visit to Pura Paluang, relax and rejuvenate at Sanctuary Yoga, and get great views at Saren Cliff Point.

For ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Nusa Penida trip planning tool.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Denpasar to Nusa Penida in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can travel to Amed.

A snaking coastline and quaint, sleepy fishing villages characterize Amed, a stretch of shorefront with seven villages in Bali's east.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at USS Liberty Shipwreck and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Jemeluk Beach. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at Amed Beach.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Amed itinerary tool.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Nusa Penida to Amed takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In January, daily temperatures in Amed can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.