At bookbaliholiday.com, we believe the best of Bali lies in its contrasts. This Best of Bali: Ubud & Kuta Getaway blends the lush, spiritual calm of the island’s cultural heartland with the sun, surf and buzzing energy of its most famous southern beaches.
You’ll spend two nights in Ubud — surrounded by emerald rice terraces, sacred temples and artisan villages — before heading south for three nights in Kuta, your base for beaches, clifftop sunsets at Uluwatu, water sports and lively shopping.
Ideal for: Couples, honeymooners, families and first-time travellers to Bali.
Wander the temples and rice terraces of Ubud, take in sunrise volcano views over Mount Batur and Kintamani, watch the fire-lit Kecak dance at clifftop Uluwatu Temple, and unwind on the golden sands of Kuta and Seminyak.
Explore the spiritual soul of Bali through its art markets, royal palace, Sacred Monkey Forest and lush green landscapes that have inspired travellers for generations.
Selamat datang! Touch down at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), where our representative will greet you and transfer you north to the cultural town of Ubud, roughly 1.5 hours away.
Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening you may stroll Ubud’s charming streets, browse the art market, or relax with a traditional Balinese spa treatment.
Meals today are not included. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Ubud.
After breakfast, set out on a full-day guided tour of Ubud’s most loved sights. Begin at the famous Tegallalang Rice Terraces, where carved emerald paddies cascade down the valley.
Continue to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, the lush Tegenungan Waterfall, and the historic Ubud Palace. Browse the bustling Ubud Art Market for handicrafts, paintings and souvenirs.
Breakfast is included today. Return to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay in Ubud.
Check out after breakfast and journey up to the highlands of Kintamani. Pause at a traditional Balinese coffee plantation to taste the famous Luwak coffee, then take in panoramic views of the active Mount Batur volcano and its crater lake.
En route, visit the sacred Tirta Empul holy water temple before continuing south to the beachside town of Kuta.
Check in to your hotel in Kuta. Breakfast is included today. Overnight stay in Kuta.
After breakfast, explore the dramatic southern peninsula. Visit the iconic sea temple of Tanah Lot, perched on a rock formation off the coast, and stop at the white-sand beaches of the Bukit Peninsula.
In the late afternoon, head to the clifftop Uluwatu Temple for breathtaking ocean views and a spectacular sunset, followed by the traditional fire-lit Kecak dance performance.
Breakfast is included today. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kuta.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning of water sports at Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua. Choose from optional activities such as banana boat rides, jet skiing, parasailing and snorkelling (payable directly or as add-ons).
Spend the afternoon at leisure — relax on Kuta beach, explore the shops and cafés of Seminyak, or simply unwind by the pool.
Breakfast is included today. Overnight stay in Kuta.
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before checking out from your hotel. Our driver will transfer you to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your onward journey.
Depart with wonderful memories of Ubud’s temples and rice terraces and the beaches and sunsets of southern Bali.
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Yes. Private airport pickup and drop are included as per the itinerary.
This itinerary includes 2 nights in Ubud and 3 nights in Kuta, for a total of 6 days and 5 nights.
Daily breakfast is included at your hotel. Other meals are not included, giving you the freedom to explore Bali’s wonderful food scene.
Indian travellers can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia. Visa fees are not included in the package and must be paid separately.
Absolutely. The mix of romantic Ubud, clifftop Uluwatu sunsets and beachside Kuta makes this a popular choice for honeymooners.
Yes. We can customize hotel category, trip duration, sightseeing and optional activities based on your preferences and budget.
You can add water sports at Nusa Dua, a Nusa Penida day trip, an ATV or white-water rafting adventure, spa experiences and more.
The dry season from April to October is ideal, with July to September being the most popular months for sunny weather and beach activities.