Bali 14 Days West and East Coast: A Practical Itinerary
By the siappergi.com team · Published · 4 min read · Baca dalam Bahasa Indonesia
Bali 14 days west and east coast is one of the most rewarding ways to see the island, because the west offers beaches, surf and nightlife while the east is quieter, with rice terraces, volcanoes and clear water. This guide lays out a day-by-day plan, a transport approach that works, and a checklist so you can travel without wasting time.
Why split your 14 days between the two coasts?
Bali is small, but traffic on the main roads can turn a 40 km drive into two hours. Splitting your trip into a western block and an eastern block means you spend most nights in one base instead of packing and unpacking every day. A sensible rhythm is about six to seven nights on the west coast (Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu area) and six to seven nights on the east and north (Ubud, Amed, Lovina), with Ubud acting as a bridge for the central highlands.
A 14-day plan at a glance
| Days | Base | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Canggu / Seminyak | Surfing lessons, beach clubs, Tanah Lot at sunset |
| 4–5 | Uluwatu | Cliff temple, Padang Padang, Jimbaran seafood dinner |
| 6–7 | Sanur or Nusa Dua | Slow mornings, Sanur bike path, Benoa beaches |
| 8–10 | Ubud | Rice terraces, Tegallalang, Campuhan ridge walk, Tirta Empul |
| 11–12 | Amed | Snorkelling, Jemeluk Bay, Tulamben wreck dive |
| 13 | Candidasa or Padangbai | Ferry views, quiet beach stop |
| 14 | Denpasar airport | Return and departure |
This is a template, not a rule. If you prefer north Bali, swap Amed for Lovina and add the waterfalls around Munduk.
How to get around the island
The honest answer is that public transport between regions is limited, so most travellers use one of two options: a private driver, or a self-drive vehicle. Self-driving gives you the freedom to stop at roadside warungs and waterfalls at your own pace.
- Scooter: ideal for the west coast and short hops around Ubud. You need a motorcycle licence and an International Driving Permit if your home licence is not in English or Latin script.
- Car: better for the east coast loop and for families with luggage. A car licence and IDP apply.
- Ride-hailing and drivers: useful for the airport and late nights, though the price for long routes varies.
Licence and IDP rules are set by the Indonesian authorities and the police, and can change. Check the official requirements before you travel.
Practical checklist before day one
- Download offline maps and save your hotel addresses in local spelling.
- Keep your passport copy on your phone; do not hand over originals to anyone who asks.
- Carry small Rupiah notes for parking, warungs and temple donations.
- Plan temple visits with a sarong and a sash; dress modestly.
- Avoid driving at night on unlit east coast roads.
- Book popular sunset spots and boat trips a day ahead.
Days 1–7: the west coast
Start in Canggu, where the surf is accessible and the cafés are good for slow breakfasts. Spend a morning at Echo Beach or Batu Bolong, then head to Tanah Lot late in the afternoon for the sunset. On day four, move south to Uluwatu, where the cliff-top temple is a good sunset stop and Padang Padang has a sheltered swimming cove.
For dinner, Jimbaran Bay's beachfront grills are a classic. Arrive before dark to get a table, and agree on prices for seafood by weight before you order.
Days 8–14: Ubud, the east coast and back
Ubud is best seen early. Walk the Campuhan Ridge before the heat builds, then visit the rice terraces at Tegallalang before the tour buses arrive. Tirta Empul, the holy spring temple, is a half-day visit where you join the local queue for purification.
Heading east, Amed is a string of fishing villages with black-sand beaches and some of the best snorkelling on the island. Keep a day free for Tulamben, where a wreck sits close to shore. The road east from Ubud passes through Candidasa and Padangbai, which are good lunch stops.
On your final day, leave yourself at least two hours to reach Ngurah Rai Airport from the south, longer in traffic.
How SiapPergi helps on a 14-day trip
If you choose to self-drive, SiapPergi rents scooters and cars across Bali. Vehicles are delivered to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport anywhere in mainland Bali, and delivery is included in the catalogue price. There is no deposit and your passport is not held. You pay in Indonesian Rupiah when the vehicle arrives. Scooters start from Rp70.000 per day and cars from Rp310.000 per day, with 2 helmets included with every scooter and a minimum rental of 2 days.
Book on WhatsApp at 0818-0800-1102 (07.00–23.00 WITA), in English or Indonesian, with your dates and hotel or villa address.
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This guide follows the SiapPergi editorial policy: facts are checked, market prices are given as ranges and mistakes are corrected.