BEST OF BALI: GUIDE TO THE ISLAND OF GODS
Bali is undeniably one of the best travel destinations in South East Asia. Known for its famous rice terraces, pristine beaches, and
picturesque destinations, a week spent in this island is definitely worth every penny. Bali has so much to offer more than what’s
known by many, its culture for example, makes it a more interesting and standout destination.
BASIC INFO:
No time difference between Bali and Philippines
Conversion as of this writing: 1 IDR = 0.0035 PHP P100 = RP 28,405.83 IDR
Language: Balinese, Bahasa Indonesia, English
Religion: Pre-dominantly Hinduism with Christian, Buddhist and Muslim minorities
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: UBUD (Dec.15)
3:50 AM - Manila – Bali
7:50 AM - Arrive at Denpasar Airport (Bali)
10:00 AM - Arrive in Central Ubud
11:00 AM Lunch at Warung Lokal
2:00 PM - Check-in
Free Time
Ubud Traditional Art Market
DAY 2: UBUD (Dec.16)
7:00 AM – Free Breakfast
8:00 AM – Pickup for Ubud Tour
- Sacred Monkey Forest
- Batuan Temple
- Tegenungung Waterfalls
- Pura Tirta Empul
- Tegalalang Rice Terraces
- Alas Harum Swing and Coffee Plantation.
- Ubud Palace
- Puri Taman Saraswati
7:00 PM - Dinner at Melting Wok Warung
9:00 PM - Sleep/Night life
DAY 3: WEST BALI (Bedugul)(Dec.17)
7:00 AM - Free Breakfast
8:00 AM - Pickup for Bedugul Tour
9:30 AM - 12PM:
- Taman Ayun Temple
- Ulun Danu Temple
12:00 PM - Lunch at JFC *Fastfood
2:00 PM-4:00 PM:
- Twin Lake View/Wanagiri
- Handara Gate
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunset in Tanah Lot Temple
8:00 PM - Dinner at Gusti’s Homestay & Warungbali *Highly Recommended
10:00 PM – Sleep
DAY 4: EAST BALI (Lempuyang) (Dec.18)
6:00 AM - Pickup for Lempuyang Tour
8:00 AM - 11AM:
- Lempuyang Temple
11:00 PM: Lunch in a Warung
12:00 PM - 2PM:
- Tirta Gingga Palace
- Taman Ujung
5:00 PM - Back at Ubud
7:00 PM - Dinner in Warung Biah Biah
9:00 PM - Sleep/Night life
DAY 5: NUSA PENIDA (Dec.19)
6:15 AM - Pickup for Nusa Penida
7::00 AM - Sanur Port to Nusa Penida Island via Ferry
(Inlcuded in the tour package)
10:00 AM - 12PM:
- Angel Billabong
- Broken Beach
12:00 PM - Free Lunch in a Local Warung in Klungkung
1:00 PM - 4PM:
- Kelingking Beach
- Crystal Bay
5:00 PM - Depart Nusa Penida
7:30 PM - Dinner in Sanur Night Market
9:00 PM - Back to Ubud
10:00 PM - Sleep/Night Life
DAY 6: CANGGU / ULUWATU (Dec.20).
7:00 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Checkout from Ubud - Pickup
10:00 AM: Hotel check-in
11:00 AM -12 PM Shopping, Chill
- Shops along Echo Beach
- Love Anchor Boutique Complex
12:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 PM - Pickup for Uluwatu Tour via Klook
2:30 PM - Request to stop at Mad Pops to try their Ice Cream
3:30 PM - Padang-Padang Beach
5:15 PM - Luhur Uluwatu Temple
6:00 PM - Kecak Dance Performance
7:30 PM - Dinner / Optional Dinner in Jimbaran
10:00 PM - Drop off at the Hotel
For us, the best way to end this trip is by watching the Sunset behind the Uluwatu Temple as the spectacle Kecak Fire Dance left us a
bit of the Balinese wonderful culture. Truly a memorable experience.
DAY 7: THANK YOU, BALI (Dec.21)
5:00 AM - Hotel to DPS Airport
8:35 AM - Departure
12:40 PM - Arrival in Manila
IMPORTANT:
Safety first, be sure to follow guidelines/instructions in every place you visit
Respect the Balinese culture
Be mindful of the surrounding
Renting a car or booking a tour operator is more efficient and safe since some of the roads especially in the Nusa Penida
Island are still under construction
Most temples require you to wear Sarong or a pants/skirt that is below the knee
For more peaceful location, book an accommodation in Ubud
Kuta/Seminyak for nightlife
Most car rentals are 10 hours/day and you can arrange it according to your preferred schedule
Lastly, be a responsible traveler
SHOPPING:
You can ask your driver to drop you to an art market or to your desired shopping destination. Here are some of the places you can get
cheap deals, just try to haggle but be fair:
Ubud Art Market
Tegallalang Handicrafts
Kuta Art Market, Kuta Square
Markets outside the temples
TENTATIVE EXPENSES: 15,000 – 20,000 ALL IN
BUDGET TIPS:
Plan your trip ahead and book your flights in advance
Exchange rate around Ubud is better than the Airport rate
Bali is generally cheap and buying in local markets/supermarkets can help a lot in your budget
Haggle - If shopping especially in Ubud Market, don’t forget to bargain like a Pinoy Pro
Save more when you eat in Warungs (Local karinderya) or cook your own food
This guide is for a group of 4 but you can book up to 6 pax to save more
Our driver friend told us that we can get much cheaper deals outside the temples, true enough because after some haggling,
we got the Bali Rattan Bag for only PHP400-PHP500 in Pura Tirta Empul
TOUR OPERATORS/CONTACTS:
If it’s you’re first time here and travelling on a budget, it’s highly recommended to book a tour operator to lessen the expenses.
WEDA-Bali Top Tours and Klook
