Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Seminyak, Bali to Seminyak, Bali in Bali, Indonesia.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is April to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with a car.

What budget do I need for this route?

Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Coastal, Nature, Culture, Adventure.

Bali Highlands & Coast Loop: Seminyak, Ubud, Munduk and Amed

Q: How long is the Bali Highlands & Coast Loop: Seminyak, Ubud, Munduk and Amed route?

This route takes 10 days taking in 6 stops.

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The route · 6 stops

5 overnight bases · 1 stop on the way

Seminyak

2 nights

Bali's south-coast gateway, combining beach clubs and seafood warungs with easy access to Tanah Lot sea temple. Two nights to settle in, watch the sunset over the beach, and prepare for the drive inland.Bali's south-coast gateway, combining beach clubs and seafood warungs with easy access to Tanah Lot sea temple. Two nights to settle in, watch the sunset over the beach, and prepare for the drive inland.

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25m · 30 km drive to Ubud

Ubud

3 nights

Bali's cultural heartland, ringed by rice terraces and Hindu temples. Three nights to explore Tegalalang Rice Terraces, the Sacred Monkey Forest, and Tirta Empul holy spring. Take a cooking class or watch a Kecak fire dance.Bali's cultural heartland, ringed by rice terraces and Hindu temples. Three nights to explore Tegalalang Rice Terraces, the Sacred Monkey Forest, and Tirta Empul holy spring. Take a cooking class or watch a Kecak fire dance.

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36m · 43 km drive to Munduk

Munduk

2 nights

A misty highland village at 1,000m, surrounded by coffee and clove plantations and over 20 waterfalls. Two nights to hike the Munduk Falls Trail and day-trip to Jatiluwih's UNESCO rice terraces on the drive north.A misty highland village at 1,000m, surrounded by coffee and clove plantations and over 20 waterfalls. Two nights to hike the Munduk Falls Trail and day-trip to Jatiluwih's UNESCO rice terraces on the drive north.

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1h 9m · 83 km drive to Amed

Amed

2 nights

Quiet fishing villages on Bali's northeast coast with views of cloud-capped Mount Agung. Two nights to snorkel the USAT Liberty shipwreck at Tulamben and watch jukung boats on the black-sand bay at dawn.Quiet fishing villages on Bali's northeast coast with views of cloud-capped Mount Agung. Two nights to snorkel the USAT Liberty shipwreck at Tulamben and watch jukung boats on the black-sand bay at dawn.

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23m · 27 km drive to Candidasa

Candidasa

1 night

A quiet east-coast town, useful as a final stop before the drive south. Walk the beach, visit Tenganan Pegringsingan (one of Bali's last original Aga villages), and catch sunset over the Lombok Strait.A quiet east-coast town, useful as a final stop before the drive south. Walk the beach, visit Tenganan Pegringsingan (one of Bali's last original Aga villages), and catch sunset over the Lombok Strait.

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On the way

Seminyak
53m · 63 km
The loop closes back on the south coast. Return the car, spend a final evening on Petitenget Street, and transfer to Ngurah Rai Airport the following morning.
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Bali Highlands & Coast Loop: Seminyak, Ubud, Munduk and Amed