A first-time 5-day itinerary that balances signature highlights with breathing room.
A north-to-south Bali route starting in Ubud for cultural depth, finishing on the southern coast for beach and surf. No resort-hopping.
Land and decompress without over-scheduling day one.
15:00 - Tegallalang Rice Terrace
15 min from Ubud center by car. Walk the lower path.
18:00 - Ubud night market
Jalan Raya Ubud market opens at sundown.
Rest early
First-night jet lag is real. In bed by 21:00.
One temple, one cooking class, one slow afternoon.
07:00 - Pura Tirta Empul
Holy spring temple. Go early before tour groups. Sarong required.
10:00 - Balinese cooking class
Half-day class including market visit. Book via accommodation.
17:00 - Campuhan Ridge walk
30-minute ridge walk above Ubud. Best light at 17:00.
Drive north to see the volcanic lake, transit south.
08:00 - Kintamani viewpoint
Mount Batur and Lake Batur viewpoint. Hire a driver for the day.
11:00 - Warung lunch
Stop at any local warung on the Kintamani road. Nasi campur.
14:00 - Drive to Canggu
2-hour drive south. Book accommodation near Echo Beach.
First full beach day — surf lesson or observe.
07:00 - Beginner surf lesson
Several schools on Echo Beach. 2-hour lesson. Boards are soft.
13:00 - Echo Beach
Rest on the beach. Watch the intermediate surfers.
17:30 - Sunset at La Brisa
Bamboo beach club. No reservation needed before 18:00.
Light morning and transfer to airport.
08:00 - Beach coffee
Any café on Jalan Batu Bolong. Order one coffee, sit outside.
09:30 - Warung breakfast
Nasi goreng and fresh juice. Under 5 USD.
12:00 - Transfer to Ngurah Rai Airport
Allow 45 min from Canggu. Traffic can be bad after 14:00.
This itinerary works well on its own, or as a block inside a larger trip. You can combine it with other itineraries after copying.
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