Bali, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia

Jul 04, 2024 → Jul 11, 2024 (8 days)

A week in Bali visiting iconic temples, scenic lookouts, cultural parks, and peaceful countryside spots, balanced with slow mornings and villa downtime.


The Map

This map comes from Google Maps Timeline and highlights the places we visited throughout our trip.

Bali Indonesia travel map


The Journey

Note: We stayed the entire week at Villa Lima Hati.

  • Day 1 — Arrival in Bali

    • Morning arrival in Bali
    • Checked in at the villa in the afternoon
    • Coffee and pastries at Monsieur Spoon – Petitenget, overlooking the rice paddies
  • Day 2 — Jatiluwih & Ulun Danu

    • Drove to Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
    • Walked through the terraces and had lunch at Jatiluwih Resto
    • Visited Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
    • Quick stop at Junglegold Chocolate Factory
  • Day 3 — Kintamani & Ubud

    • Scenic drive to Grand Pucak Sari Restaurant for a mountain‑view lunch
    • Explored Ubud Palace
    • Dinner at Bebek Tepi Sawah
  • Day 4 — Free Day

    • No tour
    • Lunch at Nook
    • Enjoyed the swimming pool at the villa
    • Visited Erlangga 2 Pusat Oleh‑oleh for souvenir shopping in the evening
  • Day 5 — GWK & Uluwatu

    • Lunch at Jendela Bali – The Panoramic Resto
    • Explored Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
    • Visited Uluwatu Temple
    • Stopped at Lumbung Sari Pecatu to try Luwak coffee
    • Dinner at Menega Café on Jimbaran Beach
  • Day 6 — Tirta Gangga & Penglipuran

    • Long drive to Tirta Gangga Water Palace
    • Lunch and exploration around the pools
    • Continued to Penglipuran Village for a cultural walk
  • Day 7 — Free Day

    • No tour
    • Coffee and pastries at Livingstone
  • Day 8 — Departure

    • Checked out of the villa
    • Lunch at The Apurva Kempinski Bali
    • Bought souvenirs at Krisna Toko Oleh Oleh Khas Bali
    • Drove to the airport for the flight home

The Costs

CategoryCost (AUD)
Accommodation (Villa Lima Hati)$6,860
Flights$2,029
Family Share (Food, Tours & Transfers)$880
Food & Drinks$340
Visas$145
Activities & Massages$84
Transport (Didi / Grab)$50
SIM Cards$40
Shopping & Souvenirs$65
Miscellaneous (Adapters, Parking)$18
Total$10,511

The Gallery

Villa Lima Hati

Villa Lima Hati
Villa Lima Hati
Villa Lima Hati
Villa Lima Hati
Villa Lima Hati
Villa Lima Hati

Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Mount Batur

Coffee Shop Overlooking Mount Batur
Coffee Shop Overlooking Mount Batur
Mount Batur Viewing Deck
Mount Batur Viewing Deck
Mount Batur

Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace
Ubud Palace
Ubud Palace

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

Lumbung Sari Pecatu

Coffee Beans
Coffee Beans
Tea & Coffee Tasting Paddle
Tea & Coffee Tasting Paddle

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple

Jimbaran Beach

Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran Beach

Penglipuran Village

Penglipuran Village
Penglipuran Village
Penglipuran Village
Penglipuran Village

Tirta Gangga

Tirta Gangga
Tirta Gangga
Tirta Gangga
Tirta Gangga

Apurva Kempinski

Apurva Kempinski
Apurva Kempinski
Apurva Kempinski
Apurva Kempinski