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Three women at the Kelingking viewpoint above the sea, Nusa Penida

Custom 9-day Bali itinerary with island hopping

Three days on the coast, three in Ubud and three on Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida, with a luxury stay at every stage.

  • 9 days

  • Canggu or Uluwatu

  • Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida

  • Couples

Days 1 to 6: the coast, then Ubud

Start in Canggu for its beach clubs and surf culture, or in Uluwatu for the cliffs and views. Bvlgari suits couples; Ayana in Jimbaran offers a quieter stay.

On day four, breakfast at the Legian hotel in Seminyak, then drive about 1 to 1.5 hours to Ubud for rice terraces, local markets and art galleries.

Aerial view of Nyang Nyang Beach and the Uluwatu cliffs

Your route, day by day

Three bases, three days each: from the southern coast to the hills of Ubud and out to the islands.

  • Days 1–3: Canggu beach clubs or Uluwatu cliffs
  • Days 4–6: Ubud rice terraces, markets and galleries
  • Days 7–9: Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida
  • Kelingking, Broken, Crystal and Diamond beaches
  • Sunbathing and snorkelling on Nusa Penida
  • Optional Mount Batur jeep trek and hot springs
Tegalalang rice terraces near Ubud

Highlights along the way

Island beaches for the last three days, and a day trip from Ubud.

Crystal Bay and its islet, Nusa Penida

Crystal Bay

A Nusa Penida beach for snorkelling and time in the sun.

Woman sitting on a rock above Diamond Beach at sunset

Diamond Beach

Cliff-framed beach on Nusa Penida’s coast, made for basking in the sun.

Aerial view of Mount Batur and Mount Agung at sunrise

Mount Batur

Jeep trek on the volcano, then the Batur hot springs. A day trip from Ubud.

Where to stay

Luxury bases suggested for each stage of the trip.

Bvlgari Resort Bali

A romantic choice for couples on days one to three.

Ayana Resort

Jimbaran and Uluwatu area: a calm setting with exceptional amenities.

Four Seasons Sayan or Mandapa

Ubud stays known for wellness programmes and beautiful landscapes.

More private experiences

Other journeys our desk can build into your nine days.

Couple with champagne on the deck of a white motor yacht

Superyacht island hopping

Crewed yacht charters from Bali to Komodo and Raja Ampat.

From USD 15,000 per week

Meru towers of the Pura Taman Ayun temple in Mengwi, Bali

Luxury train, Java to Bali

Seven to ten days from Yogyakarta to Bali, with guided cultural stops.

Price on request

Woman in a white dress on a jungle swing, Ubud

Plan your nine days in Bali

Tell us your dates and who is travelling. We tailor the route and the stays to you.

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