8 days in Bali: Seminyak, Ubud, and Canggu. Things to do, places to stay, restaurant recommendations, and healthy favorites in paradise all in The Bali Guide.
Bali is amazing. I started writing this from the airport because I DON’T WANT TO LEAVE and just want to stay connected to this magical place!!!
There are so many wonderful parts of Bali that it can be a little overwhelming if you are traveling there to know what to spend your time doing and seeing. I made this Bali guide to give you some ideas and guidance if you’re lucky enough to go! In return, I just ask that you bring me along with you…just kidding 😉
I’ve split The Bali Guide up into 4 sections: Where To Stay, Where To Eat (for a quick list of restaurant recommendations by location, with healthy favorites of course), Things To Do (also by location), and a Day-By-day Guide of what we did to give you some ideas on how to fit everything in!
If you are traveling to Bali, be sure to check out my post on Bali Dos and Don’ts.
Where To Stay
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- Double Six Hotel
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- Hotel Indigo
There are many different areas of Bali you can stay in, but the 3 that I have heard the most about are Seminyak Beach, Ubud, and Canggu. They all have pros and cons. I.e. Seminyak is on the beach, while Ubud is inland, but Ubud/Canggu have more to do than Seminyak. This probably comes down to personal preference, but all 3 are great, and you can access all of them by car regardless of where you stay!
We stayed in Seminyak Beach at the Double Six and Indigo Hotels. They were both AMAZING and had exceptional service! They are right next door to each other, both have inclusive all-you-can-eat breakfasts, and are both on the beach.
Where to Eat
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- Ji
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- Coffee Cartel
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- The Shelter Cafe
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- Seeds of Life
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- Sea Circus
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- Sisterfields
♥=healthy favorite
Seminyak
–Mamasan (upscale Asian $$$)
–Barbacoa (grilled meats and vegetables $$$)
♥The Shelter Cafe (healthy brunch, lunch, and dinner $$)
♥Nalu Bowls (acai/smoothie bowls, connected to The Shelter $)
♥Coffee Cartel (artisan charcoal, beetroot lattes, etc. and brunch $$)
–Sea Circus (fun brunch and cocktails $$)
–Potato Head Beach Club (great food and amazing cocktails $$$)
–Sisterfields (all day brunch and dinner $$$)
–Happy Chappy (Chinese and dim sum $$$)
Canggu
–Ji (upscale sushi/Japanese in Tugu Hotel $$$)
♥Peloton Super Shop (healthy, raw vegan $$)
♥The Shady Shack (acai/smoothie bowls $)
♥The Loft (healthy bowls and brunch $$)
♥Motion Cafe (vegan, paleo options $$)
Ubud
♥Seeds of Life (raw vegan food and tonics $$)
♥Alchemy (100% organic vegan $$)
–Kepitu (exotic BBQ night at the Kayon Resort $$$)
♥Earth Cafe (plant based cafe and market $$)
♥By Cafe (vegetarian and vegan $$)
Things To Do
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- Rice Terraces
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- Coffee Plantation
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- Tanah Lot
Seminyak
-Bali Tailor Store (custom leather and clothing)
-Hillsong Church
-Amala Spa
-Seminyak Beach
-Body Works Spa and Store
-Potato Head Beach Club
Canggu
-Tanah Lot Temple (go during sunset)
-Black Sand Beach
Ubud
-Trinity Garden
-ATVs/Jungle Buggies
-Elephant Park
-Lewak Coffee Plantation
-Monkey Forest
-Jaliluwih Rice Plantations
-Yoga Barn Class
-Paradiso Cinema Event (dance, movies, etc.)
-Tegenungan Waterfall
Other Day Trip Ideas:
-Nusa Penida (great snorkeling)
-Mt. Batur (sunrise hike to volcano)
-Sukawati Art Market
-Batur Natural Hot Springs
-Temples in Karangasem
-Puseh Batuan Temple
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Day-By-Day Guide
Ideas to help you figure out spacing and how to make the most of your time!
Day 1- Monday
Arrive in Bali
Check into hotel and explore area
Dinner at hotel
Walk on the beach
Day 2- Tuesday
Yoga Class at Yoga 108 (Seminyak)
Breakfast at Hotel
Visit coffee plantation in Ubud
Lunch in Ubud
Monkey Forest in Ubud
Dinner in Seminyak (Mamasan)
Day 3- Wednesday
Run on the beach
Jungle Buggies in Ubud
Explore Ubud
Dinner in Seminyak
Walk around Kuta Area
Day 4- Thursday
Yoga Class at Yoga 108 (Seminyak)
Brunch at Shelter
Spend day at Potato Head Beach Club
Watch sunset on the beach
Dinner in Seminyak (Barbacoa)
Day 5- Friday
Walk to Coffee Cartel for breakfast
Spa day at Amala Spa (Seminyak)
Drive to Ubud and see Yoga Barn
Catch an event at Paradiso
Dinner at Earth Cafe in Ubud
Day 6- Saturday
Breakfast at Hotel
Snorkeling day tip and lunch
Tanah Lot Temple for sunset
Dinner at Ji
Day 7- Sunday
Attend Service at Hillsong Bali
Drive to Sukawati Art Market
Lunch at By Cafe
Visit Rice Terraces (Ubud)
Visit Puseh Batuan Temple
Dinner at Happy Chappy
Day 8- Monday
Yoga Class at Yoga 108 (Seminyak)
Breakfast at hotel
Tegenungan Waterfall
Spend time at beach/hotel pool
Dinner at Sisterfields
Nightcap at Potato Head
Night walk on beach
Day 9- Tuesday
Run on the beach
Local massage
Brunch at Sea Circus
Shop at Body Works
Check out of hotel
Flight home
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I hope Bali is as amazing for you as it was for me. I’m sure it will be! If you liked The Bali Guide let me know in the comments and don’t forget to check out my Bali Dos and Don’ts and other city guides here!
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