Ultimate 2 Week Bali Itinerary (The Best Places To See In Bali)
Last Updated: August 16 2021
If you are spending two weeks in Bali, there are so many places to choose from. We have chosen the perfect 2 week Bali itinerary which will include beaches, amazing volcanoes and plenty of relaxing!
Indonesia is made up of well over 6,000 inhabited islands, and one of the most popular is of course Bali! Bali is famous for its beaches, iconic rice paddies and towering volcanoes. Add that to the amazing Balinese people, and the beautiful scenery, this island is a must for any bucket list.
In this Blog Post, we will go through some of the best places in Bali, what you should see whilst you are there and where to stay. We will also give top tips on travelling safely and how to avoid the scams here!
Bali is a large island, and it can be difficult to choose where you should go on your Bali trip itinerary, so we are here to give you some ideas!
We would just like to mention that there is a reason why the Nusa Islands and the Gilli islands aren’t on this 2 week Bali itinerary. It is because we travelled to Bali the month after the 2018 earthquakes and so the islands were very much still in turmoil. We hope to travel to Bali again soon, so we will update this Bali itinerary when we have a chance to visit the surrounding islands!
2 Week Bali Itinerary – Where To Visit In Bali
In this Bali travel itinerary, we stayed in Kuta and then travelled through Bali to finally end up in Uluwatu. Here are the destinations that you need to visit on your Bali trip!
Bali Route map
Kuta-Canggu-Ubud-Sanur-Uluwatu
Kuta (2 Nights)
Ngurah Rai International Airport is located in Kuta so it’s where a lot of people start their Bali trip. Kuta is a popular beach resort in Southern Bali, and one of the most developed areas on the island.
If you are after great surfing conditions, plenty of partying and relaxing in the sun then Kuta is your place! However, the main reason we put Kuta on our list was because of the Bali Sea Turtle Society.
The society works tirelessly to release baby sea turtles into the wild. You can go to the sanctuary every day to look at the baby sea turtles, and at some times of the year, you can even release them. You can donate any amount, in return for releasing one of the baby sea turtles.
It is an amazing experience, and by doing so you will also be helping a great cause.
Other things to do in Kuta
- Surfing/Body Boarding- Can be rented from most people at the beach for a fee. Feel free to haggle because you can then get a bodyboard/surfboard for all day. We got two bodyboards for the whole day for about 200,000Idr (£10).
- Partying: There are plenty of places to party in Kuta. Maybe check out The Sky Garden, The Hard Rock Cafe and Stark Craft Beer Garden if you want to get some drinks and fun vibes.
- Great food: There are so many good food choices in Kuta, including some of the Chinese restaurants. The more expensive meals will be about £5-£6 (99,000Idr). If you want a cheap meal, head to the warungs at the front because the meals there are about £1 (20,000Idr).
- Dream Museum Zone Bali: A cool 3D art gallery.
Where to stay in Kuta
There are plenty of places to stay in Kuta so it all comes down to your budget. Here are some accommodation options for you.
Budget accommodation
OYO Flagship 760 Oasis Kuta- £9 a night for a twin room.
Medium budget accommodation
Adi Dharma Hotel- £30 a night for a superior double room.
High Budget/Luxury accommodation
Amnaya Resort Kuta- £19 a night for a deluxe double room.
Canggu (4 Nights)
Canggu is a sea resort located on Bali’s southern coast, and it is hands down one of the coolest places we have ever been to. The town is surrounded by rice paddies and a beautiful beach.
The best thing about Canggu is its chilled vibes and the plenty of bars and restaurants that can be found here. Just off the beach is the wonderful Old Man’s. It is such a cool vibrant bar with incredible food and drinks, and they often host great music nights too.
Make sure you head to the beach for sunset because the colours are beautiful. There is a stage set up with live music, and plenty of places to grab a drink. If you want the perfect itinerary for Bali, make sure you include Canggu!
Other things to see in Canggu
- Surfing- Surfing in Canggu is amazing because the waves here are so good. You can rent a board or get lessons.
- Shopping- Canggu has a lot of fashionable, trendy clothes shops with lovely clothes.
- The Lawn- A popular beach club where you can relax in the sun. This place does have a dress code though and it can cost from between 500,000Idr (£25) to 1,000,000Idr (£50) to enter.
Where to stay in Canggu
Budget accommodation
June Guesthouse- £11 a night for a double room. We loved this accommodation it was handy for the town and very comfortable.
Medium budget accommodation
D’Djabu Guest House Echo Beach- £25 a night for a deluxe room.
High budget/Luxury accommodation
Amar Boutique Hotel- £104 a night for a king suite with a pool view.
Ubud (3 Nights)
Ubud is a popular destination in Bali; rich in history and culture. It is known for its religious sites, crafts and traditional Balinese dances.
One of the main things to see in Ubud are the beautiful rice terraces. Tegallalang Rice Terraces are probably the most popular, and only cost 15,000 IDR (£0.75) to enter. There are plenty of incredible views and a great viewpoint up at the top.
Another of the popular terraces can be found at Bali Swings. Here you can find amazing views, some of the famous Bali swings and there is also a Luwak coffee plantation here.
Ubud is a must for any 2 week Bali itinerary, and you can even visit Pura Lempuyang on a day trip from here.
Other things to see in Ubud
- Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary: A forest with over 700 wild long-tailed macaques. It costs 50,000 IDR (about £2.50) to enter.
- Goa Gajah: A religious complex with a famous site called the elephant cave. It costs 15,000Idr (75p) to enter, and you must wear a sarong.
- Campuhan Ridge Walk: A delightful escape from the hustle and bustle – a 9km long walk through lush countryside. Look out for signs off the main road in Ubud that state ‘Going To The Hill’. If you follow these you will end up on the ridge walk.
- Taman Saraswati Temple: In the centre of Ubud this water temple is pretty amazing. You will want to arrive nice and early to ensure the temple isn’t very busy. The Temple is free to enter and can be found on the Jalan Kajeng side street.
- Tegenungan Waterfall: A stunning waterfall just a 30 minutes ride away from the centre of Ubud. It costs only 15,000Idr (75p) to enter.
- Mount Batar Viewpoint: Visit the Kintamani restaurant for a great viewpoint of Batur Volcano. It has an incredible beer garden where you can sit and take it all in and also a photo platform.
Where to stay in Ubud
Budget accommodation
Merthayasa Bungalows- £12.40 a night for a large double room in a stunning accommodation with breakfast and a lovely pool.
Medium budget accommodation
Tanah Merah Art Resort- £33 a night for a deluxe studio, pool access and free breakfast.
High budget/luxury accommodation
Cahaya Indah Villas- £62 a night for a Sakura Villa with access to the private pool.
Sanur (2 Nights)
We visited Sanur by recommendation, and it has plenty of long beautiful beaches. The accommodation near the front is pretty expensive though, especially for two people backpacking in Bali haha.
Sanur has some incredible luxury resorts, but if you aren’t staying in luxury we don’t think it’s worth staying for longer than 2 nights. It is a nice spot to check out though!
Where to stay in Sanur
Budget accommodation
OYO 401 The Frog Homestay Sanur- £14 a night for a double room with a nice pool.
Medium budget accommodation
Artotel Sanur- £30 a night for a double studio.
High budget/luxury accommodation
Villa Pantai Karang- £75 a night for a superior double room with a pool view.
Uluwatu (3 Nights)
Uluwatu is the last place we visited on our 2 week Bali itinerary. It is a beautiful cliffside town and Bali’s most popular surfing destination.
Whilst staying here, make sure you pay a visit to the Uluwatu temple. The temple is remarkable and is situated on top of the cliffs with some incredible views. It costs 30,000 IDR (about £1.60) to enter and there are plenty of viewpoints, however, watch out for the wild monkeys!
Uluwatu is beautiful and a must for any 2 week Bali travel itinerary!
Other things to see in Uluwatu
- Snorkelling: Uluwatu has some great snorkelling spots off the main beach where you can see lots of tropical fish.
- Clifftop Views: If you walk along the top of the cliffs you will find some stunning viewpoints.
- Surfing: There are plenty of amazing waves in Uluwatu.
Where to stay in Uluwatu
Budget accommodation
Sandat Mas Cottages- £18 a night for a standard double room and a pool. This place is awesome the rooms are great and the pool is amazing. The food is also great because there is so much to choose from and it is tasty.
Medium budget accommodation
Kutuh Manak Guest House- £30 a night for a deluxe double room.
High budget/luxury accommodation
Mule Malu Tropical Stay- £67 a night for a king room with a pool view.
Getting around Bali
The best way to get around Bali is to hire a scooter/motorbike as they are super cheap and easily accessible. They usually cost around 50,000 IDR (about £3) for the day, and then you pay for fuel.
If you aren’t confident hiring a scooter, the next best way to get around Bali is by taxi. Bluebird taxis are the cheapest taxi company in Bali and the company that we would use. Download the Bluebird app and use it to get around the island.
Tours in Bali
If you aren’t comfortable getting a scooter, another good way to see Bali is by tour. We did two tours during our 2 week Bali itinerary and would recommend both of them!
We chose to do one tour of all the things to do in Ubud, and the other to see Pura Lempuyang temple and Tirta Gangga water palace. They generally cost about £25 for the day, which is a bargain especially if there is a group of you.
We chose a local guy called Tama, and he was an incredible tour guide. If you want to read up on hiring a driver in Bali then check out our in-depth post about it here.
Top tips for your 2 weeks in Bali
- Avoid being overcharged for a taxi at the airport. They will always charge you about 5 times what the journey should cost, so leave the airport before getting a taxi or really haggle down on the price.
- Never be afraid to haggle because Bali is a place where everybody haggles. Just don’t go too far with it and be fair. If something is cheap already then there is no need to haggle.
- Take a sarong with you or buy one when you get to Bali because a lot of temples require you to wear one.
- At the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary make sure you keep tight hold of your camera the monkeys have stolen them in the past. They also like bags so try to avoid taking one with you!
- Check your change when you are in a shop because some shops try to short change you, especially the 7-Eleven shops.
Our Bali route took us to some incredible destinations, and we believe we have put together the best itinerary for Bali if you are spending two weeks on this island.
We hope you have enjoyed this 2 week Bali itinerary, and it gives you some ideas for your Bali backpacking route. We loved this beautiful island and would go back in a heartbeat.
Thank you for reading,
Happy Travelling,
Jack & Abbie
P.S. If you want to see our travel photos from our journey, you can click here!
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