Ubud is the cultural heart of the island, set among rice terraces and river gorges in the central uplands.
- Airport: about 43–86 min by road
- Good for: History & culture
- Nearest other base: Sanur, about 21–42 min by road
Six days in Bali stretch east as well as south, so the island feels wider and quieter. Alongside Ubud's temples and the Uluwatu cliffs, the route heads out to Besakih Temple, Lempuyang Temple and the fishing coast of Amed. It suits visitors who enjoy temples and scenic drives and do not mind some long road days.
6 days · 2 adults ·
You get between stops by road: taxi, ride app (car or motorbike) or a rented scooter.
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10:34 Ubud · Morning · 2–4 h4–5 min walk
12:38 Ubud Palace · Midday · 15–45 min5–7 min walk
12:58 Ubud Art Market · Midday · 30–60 minusually 7–14 min by road
13:42 Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (Ubud) · Midday · 1–2 husually 11–22 min by road
10:22 Gunung Kawi Temple · Morning · 60–90 minusually 4–8 min by road
11:30 Tirta Empul · Morning · 1–2 husually 29–58 min by road
13:28 Tukad Cepung Waterfall · Midday · 1–2 husually 10–20 min by road
10:20 Goa Gajah · Morning · 45–90 minusually 8–16 min by road
11:21 Kanto Lampo Waterfall · Morning · 45–90 minusually 10–20 min by road
12:26 Tibumana Waterfall · Midday · 1–2 husually 36–72 min by road
11:12 Candi Dasa · Morning · 1–2 husually 26–52 min by road
13:04 Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) · Midday · 2–4 husually 19–38 min by road
15:42 Amed · Afternoon · 2–4 husually 19–38 min by road
13:06 Bingin Beach · Midday · 90–180 minusually 6–12 min by road
14:48 Padang Padang Beach · Afternoon · 90–180 minusually 6–12 min by road
16:30 Uluwatu Temple · Afternoon · 1–2 husually 13–26 min by road
12:42 Canggu · Midday · 2–4 husually 5–10 min by road
14:52 Echo Beach · Afternoon · 60–150 minusually 19–38 min by road
16:30 Tanah Lot Temple · Afternoon · 90–180 minPick a base for each part of your trip. Road times are typical ranges; traffic can make them longer.
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Six days cover Ubud, the rice terraces and waterfalls, the Bukit cliffs and the Canggu coast, with a day in the east for Besakih Temple, Candi Dasa, Lempuyang Temple and Amed. Tanah Lot Temple closes the trip on the west coast. As of 30 Oct 2026.
Six days work well for the south, Ubud and the east. The northern highlands are not on this plan, and the east day is the longest drive: Lempuyang Temple alone usually takes 120 to 240 minutes, plus the road between the stops. As of 30 Oct 2026.
It links Besakih Temple, Candi Dasa, Lempuyang Temple and the coast at Amed. Sarong and sash are required at Besakih Temple and Lempuyang Temple, and at Lempuyang you park at the main terminal and take the shuttle up to the temple. As of 30 Oct 2026.
Alternate the road days with the lighter ones. Ubud's palace, market and Sacred Monkey Forest sit close together, while the east day covers longer distances, with about 60 to 120 minutes at Besakih Temple and 120 to 240 minutes at Amed. As of 30 Oct 2026.
First time? We suggest for the sights.
Ubud is the cultural heart of the island, set among rice terraces and river gorges in the central uplands.
Kuta, Legian and Seminyak share one long west-facing beach just north of the airport.
Candi Dasa and East Bali are a quieter stretch of coast and hill country beneath Mount Agung.
Uluwatu and the Bukit peninsula sit on a dry limestone plateau at the southern tip of Bali.
Canggu is a former farming district on the west coast that is now known for surf breaks, cafes and lanes through the rice fields.
Road times by car · as of October 2026
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