10 Days in Bali
🌺 Complete Itinerary & Cost Guide
10 days in Bali lets you go beyond the highlights — take day trips, revisit favourites, and enjoy slow mornings. Here's a realistic day-by-day plan plus what it costs.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
This plan covers the essentials without burnout. Adjust based on opening hours, weather, and your stamina. Most days are 4–6 hours of activity with long meals and downtime built in.
Settle into your hotel, grab a light lunch, then ease into Bali with Ubud monkey forest + rice terraces. Don't overbook day one — jet lag is real.
Uluwatu cliff temple kecak fire dance. Pair it with a sit-down lunch nearby and an evening walk through a different neighbourhood.
Nusa Penida day trip (Kelingking Beach). Take the morning slow and use the afternoon to explore a quieter district away from the tourist core.
Mount Batur sunrise hike. Pair with a long lunch — Real Balinese food (babi guling, lawar) is in warungs. Skip tourist restaurants in Seminyak.
Canggu surf + beach clubs. This day usually involves a longer journey so start early.
For trips of 10+ days, take an external day trip (mentioned in the highlights) or revisit Ubud monkey forest + at a slower pace.
For trips of 10+ days, take an external day trip (mentioned in the highlights) or revisit Uluwatu cliff temple kecak at a slower pace.
For trips of 10+ days, take an external day trip (mentioned in the highlights) or revisit Nusa Penida day trip at a slower pace.
Use this day for whatever you didn't get to: a museum, a hammam, a long lazy lunch. The best memories come from unplanned hours.
Hit one final must-see (Canggu surf + beach clubs), pick up souvenirs, and leave time for a relaxed lunch before your flight or onward train.
What does 10 days in Bali cost?
Estimates below are per person, including accommodation, food, local transport, and ~1 paid activity per day. Flights to Bali are not included — they vary wildly by origin.
Bali survival tips
Use Grab or hire a private driver for the day (~$45). Scooter rentals are risky for first-timers.
Real Balinese food (babi guling, lawar) is in warungs. Skip tourist restaurants in Seminyak.
Money changers in Kuta routinely short-change. Use ATMs or stick to official Central Kuta Money Exchange.
When to go
April, May, June, September are the best months for Bali — the climate is at its best and crowds haven't peaked. Avoid January–February (heaviest rain).