Bali in 5 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Campuhan Ridge, Monkey Forest and Goa Gajah

A cool morning walk above the valleys, Ubud's temples and monkeys, then dinner at a Balinese night market.

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8:00 AMCampuhan Ridge Walk, UbudStart before the heat; the ridge path has little shade. Allow about 1 hr 15 min there and back.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 15 min
2
9:30 AMUbud PalaceLook into the carved courtyards, then cross the road to browse the market stalls before they get busy.About 45 min here
Outer courtyards free to visit
Walk about 3 min
3
10:15 AMSaraswati Temple, UbudCover your shoulders and knees. The lotus pond in front of the gate is the best view.About 1 hour 45 min here
Rp[fee]; check access and dress requirements at the entrance
Walk about 6 min
4
12:00 PMJalan Goutama warungs, UbudPick a warung for nasi campur or babi guling; most are small, so go before the lunch rush.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 20 min
5
1:30 PMSacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, UbudKeep food, sunglasses and loose items in a closed bag, and do not touch or feed the monkeys.About 2 hours here
Adult: IDR 130,000 (about $7) · Child: IDR 100,000 (about $6) · Open daily; last entry 5:00 PM
Official fees: Ubud Monkey ForestLast verified Nov 3, 2026
Car about 15 min
6
3:45 PMOptionalGoa Gajah, BeduluSteps lead down to the cave and pools; check the closing time before you set out.About 2 hours here
Rp[fee]; dress for a temple visit
Car about 20 min
7
6:00 PMGianyar Night MarketArrive early for the widest choice of stalls, and carry small rupiah notes for paying.
Pay as you go

Before you go

Book these aheadUluwatu Temple (day 4): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Plan around NyepiCheck the Nyepi date before booking: stay indoors and plan no sightseeing or airport transfer that day. Bali airport closes for the day.
Check the Bali levyCheck the levy and exemptions on the official Love Bali site before arrival. Pay through the official service if it applies to you.
Hire a driver for day tripsBuses rarely reach temples and terraces. A car with a driver for the day is the easiest way to do these routes.
Dress for templesCover shoulders and knees and wear a sarong and sash; many temples lend or rent them at the gate.
Carry small notesMarkets, warungs and temple stalls often take cash only. Keep small rupiah notes for snacks and donations.
Drink with careCounterfeit spirits have caused methanol poisoning. Choose sealed bottles or beer, and drink only bottled or filtered water.

Where to stay for this plan

Stay two nights in Ubud, then three in Seminyak or Sanur, so the long drives fall on the day you change bases.

Hotels in Bali

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