Luxury Bali Itinerary
This blog provides an eight-day luxury Bali Itinerary. You’ll find recommendations on the best hotels, dining experiences, and unique activities.
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Day 1: Ubud — A Blend of Culture and Luxury
🛏️ Stay:
Stay at the Viceroy Bali. Each of the opulent villas offers a private heated pool, luxe amenities, and breathtaking views. Another exclusive feature is the resort’s on-site helicopter pad, which means you can arrive or depart your stay in style.
You can also opt to hire an private butler to attend to your stay around the clock and provide personalised and curated experiences during your time in Bali
🍳 Breakfast:
Savour a gourmet breakfast at CasCades restaurant while enjoying one of Ubud’s most beautiful valley views.
🌄 Morning Activity:
Cruise in a vintage Volkswagen. Drive through Ubud’s iconic rice paddies, ancient temples, and traditional villages.
🥪 Lunch:
Enjoy meals in a bamboo cocoon against the backdrop of the peaceful Ayung River.
You can enjoy this experience at Kubu at Mandapa.
🌇 Afternoon Activity:
Boutique shop on Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Raya. You can find stylish International brands and Bali’s best designers like Biasa and Paul Ropp. Alternatively browse through Ubud’s famous art streets and find local artworks, sculptures and other Balinese arts.
🍝 Dinner:
Experience Bali’s best fine dining along with exquisite wines at Apéritif Restaurant. The food blends global flavours with local ingredients. An unmatched dining experience in Ubud!
Day 2: Ubud — A Blend of Relaxation and Culture
🛏️ Stay:
After enjoying a luxurious first day, continue your stay at Viceroy Bali.
🍳 Breakfast:
Start your day with a gourmet breakfast and great coffee at Reina Jungla. It’s a lovely Spanish-owned place in the middle of Ubud’s jungle. Try their house baked maritozzi and chocolate cookies.
🌄 Morning Activity:
Unwind with a luxury spa experience at Akoya Spa. Their treatments blend Western expertise with ancient Balinese wellness techniques.
🥪 Lunch:
Enjoy contemporary cuisine within an elegant atmosphere overlooking Ubud’s historic bridge at Arcadia. The stunning rainforest views raise your experience to new heights.
🌇 Afternoon Activity:
Discover Bali’s rich cultural heritage by watching traditional Balinese dance performances. Next, shop for souvenirs and locally made crafts at the lively Ubud Market. Alternatively, book a table at Cascades for a special afternoon tea amidst breathtaking valley views.
🍝 Dinner:
Conclude your day with an intimate meal prepared by a private chef in the comfort of your villa, in complete privacy.
Day 3: Ubud — A Blend of Nature and Adventure
🛏️ Stay:
Stay in a luxury tent at Capella Ubud. It’s located within Ubud’s lush rainforest. Each luxe-tented accommodation provides complete privacy.
🍳 Breakfast:
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel, where you’ll enjoy fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Or, visit Suka Espresso for artisan coffee and healthy, light meals.
🌄 Morning Activity:
Set off on a guided tour to a hidden waterfall. The calming sounds of birds and the lush tropical greenery will immerse you in nature’s wonders.
🥪 Lunch:
Continue your time in nature until lunch. Have a private picnic lunch outdoors. You have the freedom to eat at your pace in complete seclusion.
🌇 Afternoon Activity:
Bring in some adventure after lunch with a helicopter tour. It’s your chance to see Bali from a new perspective. Choose from pre-selected routes or personalise your own. Highlights include Kintamani Volcano, Caldera Lake, the villages of Taro, the Uluwatu coastline, and Nusa Penida.
🍝 Dinner:
Explore Indonesian specialities at Nusantara Ubud. Or, try the intimate 100 Candle Dinner at Swept Away. It’s a distinctive offering of this restaurant. You enjoy international and local meals on a deck above the Ayung River.
Day 4: Seminyak — A Shift to Coastal Luxury
On Day 4, you’ll leave Ubud’s tranquil forests for Seminyak’s beaches.
🛏️ Stay:
Stay at Double 6 Luxury Hotel. The suites are spacious. You get front-row access to Seminyak’s famous sunsets, an infinity pool, and 24-hour butler service.
🍳 Breakfast:
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at Hut Bali (Shelter Cafe). You’ll find healthy and delicious meals, freshly tossed salads, acai bowls, gourmet sandwiches, fresh juices, smoothies and their special blend espresso.
🌄 Morning Activity:
Explore Seminyak’s trendy boutiques. They offer everything from high-end fashion to handmade crafts.
🥪 Lunch:
Make The Legian your lunch venue. The continuous Indian Ocean views and delicious food are the highlights. Expect fresh seafood, grilled meats, and seasonal vegetables.
🌇 Afternoon Activity:
After a sumptuous meal, visit Finns Beach Club. Book a VIP table by the pool, enjoy exclusive service, sip on handcrafted cocktails, cheers to life and marvel at the setting.
🍝 Dinner:
End your day with seafood at Sea Salt Seminyak. The chef uses sea salt and local flavours to surprise your taste buds. The chic, open-air beach setting, the sound of waves, and the ocean breeze will make it an evening to remember.
Day 5: Seminyak — A Day of Fun and Relaxation
🛏️ Stay:
Continue to stay at Double 6 Luxury Hotel. Alternatively, switch to a luxury private villa. This has unique benefits — added space, privacy, exclusive amenities, and ultra-personalised services.
🍳 Breakfast:
Brighten up your morning with the ease of room service at your accommodation. Have the day’s first meal comfortably in your bed or any space you prefer.
🌄 Morning Activity:
Make your morning memorable with a hands-on or cultural activity. If you love cocktails and want to know how to make them, attend a private cocktail-making class. If you’re more of a spiritual soul, a Balinese offering-making class is the best. You’ll create traditional offerings used in daily ceremonies.
🥪 Lunch:
Visit Wow Bar for a casual yet stylish lunch. The menu blends Australian and Indonesian flavours. Gluten-free or vegetarian diets are also available.
🌇 Afternoon Activity:
Laze at the Potato Head Beach Club and enjoy the lively beachfront vibe.
🍝 Dinner:
Dine at Boy N Cow. They offer the best dry-aged steaks & quality cocktails. The vibe is industrial and chic. It’s Seminyak’s most famous steakhouse.
Day 6: Jimbaran — Seaside Luxury and Relaxation
🛏️ Stay:
Choose AYANA Resort Bali as your accommodation. You have plenty of reasons to check in here — stunning beachfront location, sunrise yoga sessions, aquatonic therapies, 14 swimming pools, and an 18-hole miniature golf course. The suites are luxurious and tastefully furnished.
🍳 Breakfast:
Give a refreshing kick to your day with a Japanese-inspired breakfast at the in-house Honzen Bali. The ambience is comforting, and the service is top-notch.
🌄 Morning Activity:
Stroll along the beach and soak in the calm atmosphere of Jimbaran’s shoreline.
🥪 Lunch:
Enjoy lunch at a beachfront seafood restaurant. Savour the freshest catch with your toes in the sand and the sound of waves in the background.
🌇 Afternoon Activity:
Relax in the Ayana’s Thalassotherapy Pool; a heated, salt water pool with various massage jets and bubble baths to soothe and relax. Alternatively, spend the afternoon shopping at Bali’s Beachwalk Shopping Centre. The open-air design lets you enjoy the sea breeze. It’s home to local and international brands.
🍹 Pre-dinner Drinks:
Visit Rock Bar for a sunset cocktail. Perched on a cliff, the bar offers spectacular views of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean. It’s a must-visit spot in Jimbaran for a relaxed and refined evening.
🍝 Dinner:
End the evening with dinner at Cuca. It offers a mix of casual and fine dining. It’s recommended by the Michelin Travel Guide.
Day 7: Uluwatu — A Day of Adventure and Relaxation
🛏️ Stay:
Book your stay at Six Senses Uluwatu. It’s a luxurious cliffside resort offering unending views of the Indian Ocean and the revered Uluwatu Temple. They treat guests to endless complimentary ice cream during the day!
🍳 Breakfast:
Gooseberry is a standout breakfast spot in Uluwatu. It serves modern European-inspired cuisine. The setting is stylish and relaxed.
🌄 Morning Activity:
Choose between a surfing lesson, perfect for both beginners and seasoned surfers, or a cooking class where you’ll learn to create local Balinese dishes.
🥪 Lunch:
Enjoy lunch at The Cave. It’s Bali’s first underground dining experience. It serves a seven-course or ten-course menu. There are breaks between dishes for stunning light shows.
🌇 Afternoon Activity:
Rejuvenate with a wellness treatment at Spa Alila or Karma Spa. Both spas provide a mix of traditional techniques and luxurious settings.
🍹 Pre-dinner Drinks:
Make your evening special at Cliff House or Single Fin. Both venues offer panoramic ocean views and masterful cocktails.
🍝 Dinner:
Dine at Double Ikat. The menu features the most popular dishes from several regions in Indonesia.
Day 8: Uluwatu — A Day of Relaxation and Indulgence
🛏️ Stay:
For the final day, stay at Bulgari Resort Bali. During your stay, you can visit the elegant Bulgari store for world-class shopping. At the resort, you can also partake in the Melukat Purifying Ceremony.
🍳 Breakfast:
The Cashew Tree is a stand-out breakfast spot. It offers wholesome organic foods amidst a beachy vibe.
🌄 Morning Activity:
Take a day trip to Nusa Dua. You can take a dip in calm and clear waters and laze on white-sand beaches.
🥪 Lunch:
Visit Mana Uluwatu for a refined lunch experience in an airy pavilion.
The menu features sustainably sourced seafood, cage-free poultry, and pasture-raised beef.
🌇 Afternoon Activity:
Explore the grounds of Bulgari Resort or indulge in a spa treatment.
Dinner:
End your journey with a memorable flame-grilled Asian fusion cuisine or exceptional steak delicacies at AKASA in Jumeirah Bali. The open-air, cliffside dining experience, exceptional service, and plush setting are a great way to cap off your Bali adventure.