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Uluwatu Temple silhouetted on a clifftop at sunset in Bali
Indonesia · Bali

Bali, Slower by the Hour

Clifftop temples, terraced rice paddies, and a coastline built for watching the sun go down: Bali rewards travelers who leave room in the schedule for nothing at all.

4.8 (7.2k travelers)·Best for: temples, wellness, beach clubs
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Best Time to Visit
Apr – Oct
Flight Time
1 Stop (18h 40m)
Currency
Rupiah (Rp)
Language
Indonesian

Overview

Bali packs an entire island's worth of moods into one trip. Uluwatu's cliffs face down the surf, Ubud's terraces sit still and green a half-hour inland, and Seminyak's beach clubs pick up right where the temples leave off.

Rice terraces and roadside temples fill the drive between any two of them, so even the transit days end up worth the detour. Five days covers the highlights; a week lets you add Nusa Penida without rushing.

Terraced rice fields in Tabanan, Bali
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Things to Do

Curated moments that make Bali unforgettable

Uluwatu Sunset & Kecak Fire Dance
From £32
Uluwatu Sunset & Kecak Fire Dance
Clifftop temple at dusk, then a torch-lit performance
Tegallalang Rice Terrace Walk
From £25
Tegallalang Rice Terrace Walk
Emerald paddies stepping down the Ubud hillside
Sacred Monkey Forest & Art Market
From £20
Sacred Monkey Forest & Art Market
Ubud's temple sanctuary followed by a painters' market
Nusa Penida Day Trip
From £85
Nusa Penida Day Trip
Kelingking Beach and Angel's Billabong by speedboat

Handpicked Stays

Hotels our travel experts vouch for

Lantern-lit beach club at sunset on Seminyak Beach, Bali
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Travel Guide

What our travel experts want you to know before you go

01
Cover Up at Temples
A sarong and sash are required at every temple. Most rent one on-site, but pack your own to skip the line.
02
Rent a Driver, Not a Scooter
Traffic runs thick and rules loosely, so a private driver for the day costs little and saves the nerves.
03
Nyepi Shuts the Island Down
During the Balinese New Year's Day of Silence, streets, shops, and the airport all close for 24 hours.
04
When to Go
April through October is dry season, with June and July bringing the clearest skies before the July-August crowds peak.