How to split time between a beach area and Ubud on an 11-night Bali trip?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 22 days ago
TL;DR
A good split is roughly 7 nights in a beach area like Nusa Dua and 4 nights in Ubud, though 11 nights makes for a packed schedule; in Ubud it's enough to pick 2-3 highlights (rice terraces, Monkey Forest, a volcano trip) rather than chasing every waterfall.
What the community said
Responding to a plan of 7 nights beach + 4 nights Ubud, a local says the plan works but the pace will feel rushed. From the beach area you can day-trip anywhere, and most Ubud sights end up covered anyway.
23 days ago
Suggested 11-night split: 7 nights in Nusa Dua for beach time, a couple of parties, surfing near Kuta, and a seafood trip to Jimbaran; 4 nights in Ubud for a volcano trip, rice terraces, temples, and yoga.
23 days ago 7 nights Nusa Dua + 4 nights Ubud
Combine the Sekumpul and Fiji waterfalls into one visit; staying overnight there is worth it since the overnight rate is about the same as just the entry fee without staying.
33 days ago Sekumpul and Fiji waterfalls
For three days in Ubud, pick at most 2 spots from a top-10 waterfalls list — Ubud has a relaxed pace, and once there you won't want to rush between ten waterfalls. Also leave time for rice terraces, the Monkey Forest, and a massage.
33 days ago rice terraces, Monkey Forest, massage