Fourteen days lets you see Bali properly without constantly packing. This itinerary covers the three big-name areas (Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu), adds the stunning, less-touristed east (Sidemen, Amed), and finishes with a 3-day Gili Islands leg for the tropical-paradise beach ending. Perfect for travellers who hate rushing.
Days 1-3 - Canggu
Settle in. Surf lessons, cafe mornings, sunset beach clubs. Day 3 is a good time for a private driver day trip to Tanah Lot + north-Bali waterfalls (Tegenungan or Tibumana).
Days 4-6 - Ubud
Transfer Canggu to Ubud via Taman Ayun Temple and Jatiluwih Rice Terraces. In Ubud: Tegallalang sunrise, Monkey Forest, yoga at Radiantly Alive, Campuhan Ridge walk, Tirta Empul holy springs. Dinner at Locavore on night 5.
Days 7-8 - Sidemen
1.5h drive from Ubud into the rice-terrace hills. Stay at Wapa Di Ume or Samanvaya. Mount Agung view at sunrise, local village walk, coffee plantation tour, river tubing. This is the deep-relax half of the trip.
Days 9-10 - Amed
2h drive east to the black-sand dive town of Amed. Snorkel the USAT Liberty wreck in Tulamben (one of the best easy dives in Asia). Sunset Jemeluk viewpoint. Jukung boat trip. Quiet, local, unforgettable.
Day 11 - Transfer to Uluwatu
Long driver day (4h with stops). Consider splitting with a lunch at Tirta Gangga water palace. Arrive Uluwatu by 17:00, sunset at Single Fin.
Day 12 - Uluwatu beaches
Padang Padang or Melasti Beach morning. Afternoon relax. Kecak fire dance at sunset (18:00). Seafood dinner Jimbaran.
Day 13 - Transfer to Gili Islands
Early morning driver to Sanur harbour. 08:00 fast boat to Gili Air (our pick) or Gili Trawangan. Check in, snorkel or bike ride, sunset beach cocktail.
Day 14 - Gili day, fly home
Late breakfast, final snorkel or massage. Afternoon fast boat back. Depending on flight: airport direct from harbour or one more night near Kuta/Sanur. Long-haul flights home.
Total rough budget (mid-range, per person)
Hotels (mid-range, couple splitting): ~$600. Food: ~$400. Drivers, ferries, transfers: ~$350. Activities (surf, yoga, dives, Kecak, tours): ~$300. Incidentals: ~$150. Total: ~$1800 per person. WhatsApp us to tailor.
