23 days in Bali & Gili Islands Itinerary

Rolling green hills and rice paddy fields stretch between Bali's second-highest peak and an unspoiled coastline in Tabanan, one of the island's most geographically diverse regions.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): play a few rounds at Nirwana Bali Golf Club and then explore the ancient world of Ulun Danu Beratan Temple.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Tabanan trip planner.

Helsinki, Finland to Tabanan is an approximately 20-hour flight. Traveling from Helsinki to Tabanan, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Helsinki in May: high temperatures in Tabanan hover around 36°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Nusa Penida.

The bounty of pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise lagoons bordered by emerald green hills, unique cliff formations, and colorful reefs is what draws most travelers to Nusa Penida.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Diamond Beach and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Nusa Penida online road trip planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Tabanan to Nusa Penida in 2 hours. In May in Nusa Penida, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel to Seminyak.

A popular resort town offering a good range of tourist trips, activities, and amenities, Seminyak houses numerous tour companies providing excursions into the jungles of Bali.

We've included these beaches for you: Pantai Sanur and Kuta Beach - Bali. Escape the urban bustle at River Rafting & Tubing and Titi Banda Statue. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seminyak: Sanur (StrangeButCool, Ghostbird + Swoon, &more). And it doesn't end there: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, browse the different shops at Seminyak Square, admire the masterpieces at Purpa Fine Art Gallery Seminyak, and take in the exciting artwork at Nyaman Gallery.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Seminyak holiday builder website.

Getting from Nusa Penida to Seminyak by combination of ferry and car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus. In May, daily temperatures in Seminyak can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Uluwatu.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Uluwatu Temple, stroll through Thomas Beach, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Caow Eng Bio Chinese Buddhist Temple.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Uluwatu trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Seminyak to Uluwatu takes an hour. In June, daytime highs in Uluwatu are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can drive to Jimbaran.

Formally a poor and isolated corner of Bali, the small fishing village of Jimbaran underwent a rapid transformation in the 1980s and has since become one of the island's fanciest destinations.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): wander the streets of Jimbaran Bay, browse the different shops at Bali Collection, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Uluwatu Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hunt for treasures at Jimbaran Fishmarket and then enjoy the sand and surf at Nusa Dua Beach.

For traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Jimbaran online trip itinerary maker.

Jimbaran is very close to Uluwatu. In June, daytime highs in Jimbaran are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can drive to Padangbai.

Often overlooked as nothing more than a place to catch the ferry to Lombok or a fast boat to Gilis, Padangbai has a laid-back charm of its own.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): stop by Mendira House, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Padangbai trip planner.

Drive from Jimbaran to Padangbai in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Amed.

A snaking coastline and quaint, sleepy fishing villages characterize Amed, a stretch of shorefront with seven villages in Bali's east.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): view the masterpieces at Amed Art Gallery, then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then explore and take pictures at USS Liberty Shipwreck.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Amed visit site.

Traveling by car from Padangbai to Amed takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Padangbai in June, expect little chillier with lows of 26°C in Amed. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

An island holiday in Gili Trawangan offers access to the largest of the three Gili Islands located off the main coast of Lombok.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): look for gifts at Casa Vintage Store, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Masjid Agung Baiturrahman, head outdoors with Paddle Gili, and then stroll through Gili Trawangan Turtle Hatchery.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Gili Trawangan itinerary maker app.

Traveling by ferry from Amed to Gili Trawangan takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in June, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Ubud.

Experience small-town Bali in Ubud, an atmospheric town surrounded by small settlements, farms, and rice paddies.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tirta Empul Temple and TAKSU Photo Gallery. For shopping fun, head to Wayan Gama Painter Group and School or Muji Family Painting Studio. Step out of Ubud to go to Tegalalang and see Gallery Ada Garuda, which is approximately 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, don't miss a visit to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and look for gifts at AKU Boutique.

To find other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Ubud trip itinerary maker.

You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Gili Trawangan to Ubud in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Ubud can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Nusa Lembongan.

The island of Nusa Lembongan sits amidst swathes of calm, clear waters as well as some of the most notable surfing waves in the region.

On the 15th (Sat), see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area and then stroll through Devil's Tears.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Nusa Lembongan journey site.

Traveling by ferry from Ubud to Nusa Lembongan takes 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to Canggu.

Located about 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the famous Kuta Beach, the once small fishing village of Canggu has now become synonymous with a popular stretch of beach resorts and Western-owned villas.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Tanah Lot Temple and then partake in some friendly competition at Allcaps Park.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Canggu route builder site.

You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Nusa Lembongan to Canggu in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Canggu can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.