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Trip planner · Bali & Lombok

Build your perfect trip

Choose your travel style and favourite places — we advise the days, map the route and build your ideal trip plan.

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A free Bali trip planner & itinerary builder

Bali Explorer is a free Bali trip planner that turns your ideas into a day-by-day itinerary. Pick the places you like — from Ubud's rice terraces and temples to the surf and beach clubs of the south, the diving at Amed and the white-sand Gili Islands — and the planner builds a smart route with the recommended number of nights per stop, realistic travel times and boat crossings, and matching hotels and activities. Save your plan to your phone, add it to your home screen and take it with you offline.

Everything stays in one place: a preparation checklist (visa & e-VOA, eSIM, insurance), your chosen activities and tickets, your booked hotels with check-in and check-out dates, and a private-driver chat. Whether you have one week or three, you build your perfect Bali itinerary in minutes.

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Bali trip planning: frequently asked questions

How many days do I need for Bali?
For a first trip, 10 to 14 days is ideal. That gives you 3-4 nights in Ubud, about 4 nights on the south coast in Uluwatu, Canggu or Seminyak, and 2-3 nights on Nusa Penida or the Gili Islands. With only a week, pick two bases so you do not spend your holiday in traffic.
What is the best Bali itinerary for a first trip?
Start in Ubud for rice terraces, temples and waterfalls, then move to the south coast for beaches and sunsets in Uluwatu, Canggu or Seminyak. Finish with a few nights on Nusa Penida or the Gili Islands. If you have extra time, add Sidemen, Amed or Munduk for a quieter side of Bali.
When is the best time to visit Bali?
The dry season runs roughly from April to October and brings sunny days, lower humidity and calmer seas, with July and August the busiest months. The wet season, from November to March, has short heavy downpours, greener landscapes and lower prices. April to June and September offer the best balance.
Which area of Bali should I stay in?
Ubud suits culture, yoga and nature lovers. Canggu and Seminyak are best for cafes, surfing and nightlife, while Uluwatu offers clifftop views and beautiful beaches. Sanur and Nusa Dua are calm and family-friendly. Most travellers combine Ubud with one beach area rather than staying in one place.
How do I get around Bali, Nusa Penida and the Gilis?
There are no trains on Bali, so use a private driver, Grab or Gojek, or a scooter if you hold a valid motorbike licence. Fast boats from Sanur reach Nusa Penida in about 45 minutes, and boats from Padangbai or Serangan take about 1.5-2.5 hours to the Gili Islands and Lombok.