TrekUnity
Ideal length
5 days
Best time
April–October
Budget / day
$45–100 / person
Bali blends surf beaches, jungle temples, and emerald rice terraces with a wellness-and-café culture built for slow group trips.
Five days lets you split time between arty Ubud and the southern beaches, with temples and waterfalls in between.
Top things to do in Bali
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Iconic stepped-green valley near Ubud.
Uluwatu Temple
Clifftop temple with a sunset Kecak dance.
Tanah Lot
Sea temple on a rock — go for sunset.
Ubud Monkey Forest
Jungle sanctuary of temples and macaques.
Seminyak / Canggu beaches
Surf, beach clubs, and sunset bars.
Where to eat & drink in Bali
A local warung
Nasi/mie goreng and satay for a few dollars.
An Ubud café
Smoothie bowls and healthy brunches.
A Canggu beach club
Day-drinks with a sunset — splurge together.
A sample 5 days Bali itinerary
1Arrive south
- •Settle in Seminyak/Canggu
- •Afternoon: beach
- •Evening: beach club sunset
2Uluwatu
- •Morning: beaches
- •Afternoon: Uluwatu Temple
- •Evening: Kecak dance + seafood at Jimbaran
3To Ubud
- •Tanah Lot en route
- •Afternoon: Ubud + Monkey Forest
- •Evening: Ubud dinner
4Ubud nature
- •Sunrise: rice terraces
- •Afternoon: waterfall
- •Evening: café
5Relax
- •Spa / yoga
- •Last market shopping
- •Evening: depart
Want this as an editable trip you can share with your group?
Money-saving tips for Bali
- Eat at warungs (local eateries) — authentic meals for $2–4 versus $12+ at tourist cafés.
- Split a private driver for a day of sights among the group; per person it’s cheaper than multiple taxis.
- Temples and rice terraces cost a dollar or two — the “Instagram” swings and photo spots are the pricey add-ons you can skip.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get around Bali?
Hire a private driver for the day (cheap split among a group), or use Grab/Gojek. Scooters are common but only if you’re experienced.
Ubud or the beaches?
Both — do a couple of nights in Ubud for culture and nature, then the south for beaches and nightlife.
Planning Bali with friends?
TrekUnity keeps the whole group on the same page — vote on plans, split costs, and see where everyone is in real time.
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