One day in Bali

Day by day

1. Day 1: Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance and Tanah Lot

   Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance, Tanah Lot, Tegallalang Rice Terraces and Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, then Ubud Palace and evening dance in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance

      Remove sunglasses, hats and dangling earrings: the resident macaques snatch them and trade them back for food. Allow 2–3 hours.

   2. Late morning

      Tanah Lot

      Arrive mid-afternoon to see it at low tide and stay for sunset from the cliff-top cafés. Allow 2 hours.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Babi guling

      Babi guling warung around Ubud, Gianyar and Denpasar, usually at lunchtime until sold out.

   4. Afternoon

      Tegallalang Rice Terraces

      Go at 7–8am for soft light and few people; the terraces are greenest a few weeks before harvest. Allow 1–2 hours.

   5. Late afternoon

      Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

      Bring no food or loose items, avoid eye contact with the monkeys and keep children close; seek medical advice after any bite or scratch. Allow 1–1.5 hours.

   6. Evening

      Ubud Palace and evening dance

      Buy tickets from the sellers at the gate during the day and arrive early for a front-row seat.

Before you go

• Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance: Kecak tickets sell out in peak season; buy them early in the afternoon or online.

If it rains

• Swap in Bali Museum (Denpasar): Combine it with Badung Market and Jagatnatha Temple, both a short walk away.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Pace and daylight

The sights in this plan add up to roughly 8–10 hours of visiting over one day, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 11.6 hours in June to 12.6 hours in January.

Getting between stops: Car. Hiring a car with a driver for the day is common and good value for touring temples and terraces; most hotels can arrange one.

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