15 days in Bali Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Mt Batur and Atlantis International Bali. Visiting Zipline and Sekumpul Waterfalls will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Balangan Beach in Kuta (about 1h 35 min away). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tirta Empul Temple and head outdoors with Ubud Scooter Rental.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Ubud trip planner.

Auckland, New Zealand to Ubud is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4 hours traveling from Auckland to Ubud. Traveling from Auckland in September, expect nights in Ubud to be a bit warmer, around 27°C, while days are much hotter, around 35°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas and then tour the pleasant surroundings at White Sand Beach Yoga.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Padangbai trip website.

Getting from Ubud to Padangbai by car takes about 1.5 hours. September in Padangbai sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough 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.

On the 9th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Jemeluk Beach and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Amed Beach and then explore the gorgeous colors at USS Liberty Shipwreck.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Amed online attractions planner.

You can drive from Padangbai to Amed in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Amed can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to 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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Kelingking Beach and Pasih Uug Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Atuh Beach and Nusa Penida Island. There's more to do: see some colorful creatures with Surya Nusa Penida Tour and don't miss a visit to Giri Putri Cave.

For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Nusa Penida trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Amed to Nusa Penida in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September in Nusa Penida, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel to Jimbaran.

Formerly a poor and isolated corner of Bali, the small fishing village of Jimbaran underwent a rapid transformation in the 1980s and has since become one of the island's finest destinations.

On the 14th (Tue), enjoy the sand and surf at Geger Beach Nusa Dua Bali and then browse the different shops at Samasta Lifestyle Village. Here are some ideas for day two: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Jimbaran day trip planning site.

Getting from Nusa Penida to Jimbaran by combination of ferry and car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Jimbaran can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.