15 days in Bali Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Balangan Beach and Suluban Beach. We've included these beaches for you: Melasti Beach and Bingin Beach. Explore Kuta's surroundings by going to Blue Point Beach (in Ungasan), Off-Road Tours (in Seminyak) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Denpasar). It doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Geger Beach Nusa Dua Bali and pause for some photo ops at Ground Zero Monument.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Kuta day trip planning website.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Kuta is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also fly. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central Indonesia Time (WITA) is 4 hours. When traveling from Dubai in July, plan for colder days in Kuta, with highs around 34°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Padangbai.

Often overlooked as nothing more than a place to catch the ferry to Lombok or a fast boat to Gilis, Padangbai has a laid-back charm of its own.

On the 18th (Mon), enjoy the sand and surf at White Sand Beach Yoga, enjoy the sand and surf at Yeh Malet Beach, and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Keep things going the next day: get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Padangbai vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Kuta to Padangbai takes 1.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Amed.

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

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then kick back and relax at Jemeluk Beach. On the next day, kick back and relax at Amed Beach, admire the natural beauty at Taman Tirtagangga, and then see the vivid underwater world at USS Liberty Shipwreck.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Amed trip app.

You can drive from Padangbai to Amed in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Padangbai in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Amed, with lows around 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Pemuteran.

The small fishing village of Pemuteran, just off the west coast of Bali, has become a popular tourism destination among domestic and international visitors for its scenic, pristine beaches and vibrant local community.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the gorgeous colors at Menjangan Island, and then head outdoors with Wonderful Menjangan.

To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Pemuteran visit planner.

Traveling by car from Amed to Pemuteran takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can 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 23rd (Sat): see some colorful creatures with Surya Nusa Penida Tour, then kick back and relax at Kelingking Beach, and then take an unorthodox tour of Giri Putri Cave. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Pasih Uug Beach and then head off the coast to Nusa Penida Island.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Nusa Penida trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Pemuteran to Nusa Penida in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to ride a ferry to Ubud.

Experience small-town Bali in Ubud, an atmospheric town surrounded by small settlements, farms, and rice paddies.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mt Batur and River Rafting & Tubing. Get outdoors at Sekumpul Waterfalls and Zipline. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ubud: Jatiluwih Green Land (in Tabanan) and Climbing Tours (in Kintamani). It doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Tirta Empul Temple and admire the masterpieces at Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA).

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Ubud road trip website.

Getting from Nusa Penida to Ubud by ferry takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. July in Ubud sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.