Nature & Culture · couple · 23–30 Dec 2026

Indonesia

Legian (base) → Uluwatu → Ubud → North Bali

Dates

23–30 Dec 2026

Duration

8 days

Travelers

couple

Budget

IDR 15,012,000

For 2 · excludes international flights

Uluwatu Kecak Fire Dance at sunsetMount Batur volcano sunrise trekSekumpul Waterfall — Bali's finestTegalalang Rice Terraces + Bali SwingJatiluwih UNESCO TerracesCouples spa in Ubud

Tue 23 Dec

Arrive → Legian, Bali

5 stops

Flight11:05 AM

Land at Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS). Clear immigration — have B1 e-VOA PDF ready. Bluebird taxi to Legian ~30 min, ~IDR 150,000.

Rest2:00 PM

Check in: Grand La Walon Hotel, Legian. 10 min walk to the beach.

Activity4:00 PM

First steps on Legian Beach. Walk south toward Kuta or north to Seminyak. Watch local surfers.

Activity6:00 PM

Sunset at Seminyak Beach. Beachfront table at La Plancha or Motel Mexicola — bean bags, cocktails, Indian Ocean turning orange.

Food8:00 PM

Dinner in Legian. Warung Murah for authentic nasi goreng, or Merah Putih for elevated Indonesian cuisine (book ahead).

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Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive → Legian, Bali

Tue 23 Dec

  1. 11:05 AMFlightLand at Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS). Clear immigration — have B1 e-VOA PDF ready. Bluebird taxi to Legian ~30 min, ~IDR 150,000.
  2. 2:00 PMRestCheck in: Grand La Walon Hotel, Legian. 10 min walk to the beach.
  3. 4:00 PMActivityFirst steps on Legian Beach. Walk south toward Kuta or north to Seminyak. Watch local surfers.
  4. 6:00 PMActivitySunset at Seminyak Beach. Beachfront table at La Plancha or Motel Mexicola — bean bags, cocktails, Indian Ocean turning orange.
  5. 8:00 PMFoodDinner in Legian. Warung Murah for authentic nasi goreng, or Merah Putih for elevated Indonesian cuisine (book ahead).

Day 2 — Tanah Lot · Jatiluwih · Christmas Eve

Wed 24 Dec

  1. 7:00 AMTransportHire private driver for the day (~IDR 600,000). Book through hotel the night before.
  2. 8:00 AMActivityTanah Lot Temple. Arrive early before crowds. Ancient sea temple perched on volcanic rock. Entry ~IDR 75,000/person.
  3. 11:00 AMActivityUlaman Eco Luxury Resort. Avatar-style bamboo architecture surrounded by jungle. Day spa packages ~$40–60/person.
  4. 2:00 PMActivityJatiluwih Rice Terraces (UNESCO). Vast panoramic terraces — far less crowded than Tegalalang. 5km trail through working rice fields. Entry IDR 50,000.
  5. 5:30 PMTransportScenic drive back to Legian. Mountain road golden hour over the terraces.
  6. 8:00 PMFoodChristmas Eve dinner. Sarong or Métis in Seminyak for a festive splurge, or hotel restaurant for a relaxed night.

Day 3 — Uluwatu Cliffs · Kecak Fire Dance

Thu 25 Dec

  1. 8:00 AMActivityPadang Padang Beach. Hidden cove through a narrow cave. Crystal water, dramatic rocks. Best before 10am.
  2. 10:30 AMActivityGreen Bowl Beach. 300 steps down a cliff, almost no tourists. Turquoise water and coral. Bring water.
  3. 1:00 PMFoodLunch at Single Fin, Uluwatu. Legendary clifftop café with surf break views. Burgers, bowls, cold Bintang.
  4. 3:00 PMActivityUluwatu Temple. Perched 70m above crashing waves. Arrive by 3pm for good light. SECURE valuables — monkeys steal phones and glasses.
  5. 6:00 PMActivityKecak Fire Dance at Uluwatu. 200 chanting men, fire, Ramayana story, sunset backdrop. Book ahead ~IDR 150,000/person. Unmissable.
  6. 8:30 PMFoodDinner at Jimbaran Bay. Fresh seafood grilled on the beach — tables on sand, fairy lights. Perfect Christmas night.

Day 4 — Ubud · Monkey Forest · Rice Terraces

Fri 26 Dec

  1. 7:30 AMTransportDrive to Ubud 1.5 hrs. Stop at Tegenungan Waterfall en route — powerful cascade into a jungle pool. Entry IDR 20,000.
  2. 9:30 AMActivityTegalalang Rice Terraces (UNESCO). Arrive early for best light. Bali Swing (~$35) gives aerial valley views. Entry IDR 50,000.
  3. 12:00 PMActivitySacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. 1,000+ long-tailed macaques in an ancient temple complex. Secure bags and glasses. Entry ~IDR 120,000.
  4. 2:30 PMActivityUbud Art Market & Ubud Palace. Batik, wood carvings, silver jewellery at bargain prices. Free Barong dances at the palace afternoons.
  5. 5:00 PMActivityCampuhan Ridge Walk. 30-min easy ridge walk through coconut palms and jungle. Golden hour panoramic valley views. Free.
  6. 7:30 PMFoodDinner in Ubud. Locavore for farm-to-table Balinese tasting menu (book weeks ahead) or Naughty Nuri's for legendary baby back ribs.

Day 5 — Mount Batur Sunrise Trek

Sat 27 Dec

  1. 1:30 AMTransportDriver pickup. Dress in warm layers — cold at 1,717m altitude. 1.5 hr drive to Kintamani base.
  2. 3:00 AMActivityBegin Mount Batur trek with guide. 2-hour hike through volcanic rock. Trail is clear and manageable; no technical climbing.
  3. 5:30 AMActivitySunrise above the clouds. Sun rises over a sea of clouds, Lake Batur shimmers below, Mount Agung visible in the distance. Unforgettable.
  4. 7:30 AMFoodSummit breakfast — guide cooks eggs in natural volcanic steam vents. Hot coffee and bananas. Well earned.
  5. 9:30 AMActivityNatural hot springs at Toya Devasya. Soak tired legs in volcanic pools with Lake Batur views. Multiple temperatures. Entry ~$15/person.
  6. 2:00 PMRestReturn to Grand La Walon. Rest, swim in the pool. Early dinner or room service tonight.

Day 6 — Sekumpul Waterfall · North Bali

Sun 28 Dec

  1. 6:30 AMTransportEarly drive to North Bali 2.5 hrs. Photo stop at Gitgit Waterfall en route (~IDR 20,000). Road winds through coffee and clove plantations.
  2. 9:30 AMActivitySekumpul Waterfall — Bali's most spectacular. 7 falls plunging into a lush jungle gorge. 45-min downhill hike with guide. Swim at the base. Guide mandatory ~IDR 200,000/person. Bring a waterproof bag.
  3. 12:30 PMFoodLovina Beach lunch. Bali's quiet black-sand north coast — local, calm, few tourists. Grilled fish at a beachside warung, $3–5.
  4. 3:00 PMActivityOptional: dolphin watching boat. Lovina is famous for wild spinner dolphins (~IDR 200,000 pp per boat). Arrange with driver.
  5. 5:30 PMTransportScenic drive back south via Bedugul and Handara Gate — iconic mountain gateway. Short detour for a photo. Back at hotel by 8–9pm.

Day 7 — Tirta Empul · Spa · Final Bali Sunset

Mon 29 Dec

  1. 8:30 AMActivityTirta Empul Holy Spring Temple. Participate in the melukat (water purification) ritual — deeply spiritual. Sarong required. Entry IDR 50,000.
  2. 11:00 AMActivityGoa Gajah (Elephant Cave). 9th-century carved cave sanctuary with ancient bathing pools in a jungle ravine, 15 min from Ubud. Entry IDR 50,000.
  3. 1:00 PMFoodLunch in Ubud. Jungle café like Kafe or Clear Café overlooking rice paddies — fresh juices, smoothie bowls, healthy Balinese food.
  4. 3:00 PMActivityCouples Balinese massage + flower bath at Karsa Spa or Taksu Spa (~$40–60 for both). Ubud is Bali's wellness capital.
  5. 6:00 PMActivityFinal Bali sunset at Seminyak Beach. Drinks at Ku De Ta or Potato Head Beach Club. Let it sink in.
  6. 8:00 PMFoodFarewell Bali dinner. Splurge at Sarong, Mozaic, or Swept Away (COMO Uma Canggu) — or a final nasi goreng at a favourite warung.

Day 8 — Check Out → Fly to Singapore

Tue 30 Dec

  1. 8:00 AMActivityFinal Bali morning. Last swim in the pool. Breakfast at hotel. Pack up — check out is 12pm.
  2. 10:00 AMActivityLast-minute shopping on Legian Street. Batik scarves, silver rings, Kopi Luwak coffee, Bali spice sets as gifts.
  3. 12:00 PMTransportCheck out Grand La Walon Hotel. Transfer to Ngurah Rai Airport ~30 min, IDR 150,000.
  4. 12:05 PMFlightDepart Bali DPS → Singapore SIN. Non-stop 2h 50m, Singapore Airlines. Arrive 2:55 PM.

Flights

Outbound · DAC → SIN → DPS
Mon 22 Dec · 11:05 PM → Tue 23 Dec · 11:05 AM · Singapore Airlines · via Changi (airside transit only)
Bali → Singapore · DPS → SIN
Tue 30 Dec · 12:05 PM → 2:55 PM · Singapore Airlines · non-stop · 2h 50m

Accommodation

Grand La Walon Hotel · Legian, Bali
7 nights · 23–30 Dec · IDR 616,000/night (total IDR 4,312,000) · Check-in: 23 Dec 2:00 PM · Check-out: 30 Dec 12:00 PM

Route

  1. Dhaka
  2. Legian, Bali · via flight
  3. Tanah Lot · via transport (daytrip)
  4. Uluwatu · via transport (daytrip)
  5. Ubud · via transport (daytrip)
  6. Mount Batur · via transport (daytrip)
  7. North Bali · via transport (daytrip)
  8. Singapore · via flight

Budget estimate · IDR

Hotels — 7 nights (for 2)
IDR 4,309,000
Activities & entry fees (for 2)
IDR 4,448,000
Private drivers & transfers (for 2)
IDR 3,475,000
Food — 8 days (for 2)
IDR 2,780,000
Total estimate
IDR 15,012,000

For 2 · excludes international flights

Notes

Visa
Indonesia B1 e-VOA: apply at evisa.imigrasi.go.id at least 5–10 days before travel. Fee ~USD 50/person. Download the PDF confirmation to show at DPS immigration.
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Change USD or BDT at money changers on Legian/Poppies Lane — airport and hotel rates are poor. Carry IDR cash for temples, warungs, and markets.
Transport
Hire a private driver for day trips (~IDR 600,000 for a full day) — far more convenient and cheaper than individual taxis. Book through the hotel the evening before.
Temple etiquette
Sarong and covered shoulders required at all Hindu temples. Most provide sarongs at the entrance. Remove shoes before entering inner courtyards.
Safety
At Uluwatu Temple and Monkey Forest: keep phones, sunglasses, and jewellery secured or hidden. Resident macaques are bold and will grab shiny or food-smelling items.