Bali appears on everyone's dream destination list. Bali has it all starting from spectacular waterfalls, beautiful beaches, magnificent temples, stunning landscapes, vibrant night-life, mouth-watering dishes and many more. Basically Bali has something for everyone. Although 7 days are not enough for Bali still we manage to cover most of it. One more thing, Balinese people are very family oriented person and helping in nature.
We arrived at Denpasar airport in the evening. After immigration clearance, we bought sim card for mobile internet then booked Uber taxi to reach our hotel Byasa ubud Hotel. It is a nice hotel with beautiful paddy field view. As it was a long journey so we had dinner and went to sleep.
We booked east Bali tour from local travel agency which cost 750k IDR.
Our 1st stop was at Kertha Gosa (entrance fee 100k IDR/ per person). There is also museum inside it which have artefacts and paintings.
2nd stop was Goa Lawah (entrance fee 30k IDR/per person). It is a bat cave temple.
3rd stop was Taman Ujung (entrance fee 50k IDR/per person). It was a formal palace of Karangasem empire. It is a popular destination for photography so take your time to click your best shot.
4th stop Tirta Gangga (entrance fee 40k IDR/per person).
Then we had our lunch at Tirta Gangga and resumed our journey.
Last stop for the day was gate way to heaven Lempuyang (no entrance fee but ask for donation + fee for sarong rental) as well as to take picture you have to be in a long queue and pay(20k
we booked tour from local travel agency(cost 600k IDR).
1st stop Tegenungan water fall (entrance fee 20k IDR/ per person). To reach the bottom of the waterfall you have to take quite a good number of steps.
2st stop Purabesak (entrance fee 60k IDR/ per person which include sarong + one way ride to the temple). The vehicle stopped at ticket counter which is 1km away from temple complex. It is the most important and largest temple complex in Bali also known as "Mother Temple".
3rd stop was Tkad Cepeng water fall (entrance fee 15k IDR/ per person). Make sure you have slippers or waterproof shoes as the way to the waterfall have ankle-deep water.
We had our lunch at Mount Batur view restaurant. It has a majestic view of the volcano and the lake Batur.
4th stop was Ulun Danu Batur (entrance fee 35k IDR/ per person + sarong 50k
5th stop was Puratirta Empul (entrance fee 40k IDR/ per person + sarong included). It is a Holy water temple. People here go for ritual purification by taking bath at the temple pond.
Then we came back to hotel while on the way we had our dinner.
We said goodbye to Ubud and move to our next destination Amnaya Hotels & Resorts Kuta. We reached hotel, had our lunch at the hotel restaurant and take a walk to Kuta beach which is only 10mins away. On our way back to the hotel we had our dinner.
We booked tour from local travel agency(cost 650k IDR).
1st stop was Ulum Danu Beratan (entrance fee 50k IDR/ per person). It is the most picturesque temple in Bali.
2nd stop was Gitgit water fall (entrance fee 150k IDR/ per person(70k+80k)).
we had taken lunch on the way to Gitgit water fall.
3rd stop near to Sekempul water fall (entrance fee 100k/ per person).
4th stop was Tanah Lot Temple (entrance fee 60k/ per person). You must reach there by 4 pm to enjoy the scenic beauty of sunset.
Then we came back to hotel while on the way we had our dinner.
We plan to have leisure time by scheduling a couple spa at hotel. After lunch we went to Pura Luhur Ulawatu Temple. We booked a to and fro car from hotel(240k),
entrance fee 60k/per person + kecak dance show (100k/per person). Beware of monkeys.
We booked West Nusa Penida tour from local travel agency(cost 1500000 IDR). Bargain the cost of this tour you may get at 1200000 IDR.(lunch+water included)
A car picked us from hotel by 7am, and dropped us at Sanur Port. It takes 30 minutes to reach Nusa Penida terminal by ferry. A car picked us from ferry terminal to 4 different spots. Take your time and experience the magnificent nature's creation and do carry your swimming dress and snorkeling kit.
1st stop was Angel Billabong.
2nd stopwas Broken beach, walking distance from Angel Billabong.
3rd stop was Crystal Bay. 4th stop was keling king beach.
back to ferry terminal, take the ferry to sanur port and the car will drop you to your respective hotel. note: the sequence of stoppage will depend upon number of tourists. At night we went to nearby market to buy souvenirs, round rattan Bali bag and dream catcher.
It is time to say goodbye to majestic Bali. We had a early morning flight so we booked Uber taxi to pick up from our hotel.
Hope this blog will help you in your Don't hesitate to drop me a Bali trip. comment if you have any questions regarding your impending trip!