29 days in Kuta & Nusa Penida Itinerary

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

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Kuta Beach - Bali and Jimbaran Bay. Get in touch with nature at Pantai Sanur and Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kuta: Sababay Winery (in Keramas), Pecatu (Uluwatu Temple, Padang Padang Beach, &more) and Sanur (Sindhu Beach, Cemara Beach, &more). Spend the 29th (Mon) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Make the 18th (Sat) a memorable day with a climbing tour. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, enjoy the sand and surf at Pandawa Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Seminyak Beach, and cool off at Waterbom Bali.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kuta driving holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Malaysia, the closest major aiport is Ngurah Rai (Bali) International Airport. In November, daytime highs in Kuta are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow time for 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): kick back and relax at Pasih Uug Beach and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Angel's Billabong and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kelingking Beach.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Nusa Penida trip itinerary builder site.

You can 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 December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C.