8 days in Bali Itinerary

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Seminyak: Uluwatu Temple (in Pecatu), Tanah Lot Temple (in Beraban) and Jimbaran (Samasta Lifestyle Village & Jimbaran Bay). And it doesn't end there: make a splash at Waterbom Bali, take in the exciting artwork at The Gallery, look for gifts at Krakakoa Chocolate Factory & Store, and stroll through Pantai Sanur.

To see ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Seminyak online journey planner.

Jakarta to Seminyak is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Jakarta to Seminyak. In January in Seminyak, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Ubud.

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): discover the deep blue sea with NEWbali, stroll through Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Threads of Life. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Tegalalang Rice Terrace, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tirta Empul Temple, and then stroll through Mason Elephant Park.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Ubud sightseeing tool.

Getting from Seminyak to Ubud by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Ubud can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.