Bali Travel Guide - How to travel Bali for First-timers

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  1. Ubud

    Neighborhood · Ubud

    Spend about 2–3 days in Ubud to explore it properly.

  2. Ubud Art Market

    Market · Ubud · brief mention

    A good place to pick up souvenirs.

  3. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

    Park · Ubud

    The monkeys are wild and unpredictable, so follow the signs and the staff's instructions.

  4. Campuhan Ridge Walk

    Hike · Ubud

    Recommended as a morning run route.

  5. White Orchid

    Restaurant · Ubud · brief mention

  6. Swept Away

    Restaurant · Ubud · brief mention

  7. Locavore

    Restaurant · Ubud · brief mention

  8. Tegenungan Waterfall

    Landmark · Gianyar

    Very crowded, so arrive early.

  9. Tibumana Waterfall

    Landmark · Bangli

    Hard to find, so ask young locals for directions and watch for signs. Entry costs 10,000–20,000 rupiah in cash.

  10. Padang Bai

    Neighborhood · Karangasem · brief mention

  11. Gili Trawangan

    Day trip · Gili Islands

    Three days is enough. Rent a bike: cycling around the whole island takes about 1.5 hours.

  12. Gili Air

    Day trip · Gili Islands · brief mention

    Recommended over Gili T for a more peaceful stay.

  13. Gili Trawangan Night Market

    Market · Gili Trawangan

    Opens around 7 pm; pair the food with a cold Bintang.

  14. Seminyak

    Neighborhood · Seminyak

    Food costs more here than in Ubud. Kuta and Legian are only 10–20 minutes away by taxi.

  15. Legian

    Neighborhood · Legian · brief mention

  16. Kuta

    Neighborhood · Kuta · brief mention

  17. Saigon Street

    Restaurant · Seminyak · brief mention

  18. Sisterfields

    Cafe · Seminyak · brief mention

  19. Mama San

    Restaurant · Seminyak · brief mention

  20. Cuca

    Restaurant · Jimbaran · brief mention

  21. Potato Head Beach Club

    Bar · Seminyak · brief mention

  22. Lovina Beach

    Activity · Buleleng · brief mention

    Dolphin watching here, booked as a private tour, was a highlight of the trip.

  23. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

    Temple · Bedugul · brief mention

    Often crowded and touristy, so skip it if temples aren't your thing.

  24. Tanah Lot

    Temple · Tabanan · brief mention

    Often crowded and touristy, so skip it if temples aren't your thing.

  25. Nusa Dua

    Neighborhood · Nusa Dua · brief mention

  26. Bingin Beach

    Landmark · Pecatu

    Follow the rocky path north toward the abandoned buildings for a quieter stretch of soft sand.

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