First Time Bali Itinerary for Tourists

Looking for a first time Bali itinerary? The key is to plan your route from the airport to your stay area first, then move in order so you don't waste time on the road. This guide sets out a sensible, practical order from the SiapPergi local team, who deliver vehicles every day to hotels, villas and Ngurah Rai Airport across Bali.

Start at the Airport and Your Stay Area

The most sensible order starts at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). From there, many travellers head straight to the south, such as Kuta, Legian, Seminyak or Canggu. Three things to prepare before you leave:

• Make sure your hotel or villa address is complete, including the street or lane name.
• Save the hotel's WhatsApp number in case you are delayed.
• Exchange a little cash or have an e-wallet ready for small early costs.

If you want to get around from day one, you can rent a vehicle on arrival. See the options for scooter rental at Bali Airport or car rental at Bali Airport.

Recommended Order of Areas

Bali is fairly large, so group your visits by region to avoid going back and forth. Here is an order commonly used by first-time visitors:

1. Days 1–2: South (Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu). Close to the airport, with plenty of places to eat, beaches and cafés.
2. Days 3–4: Ubud and surroundings. Tegallalang rice terraces, the monkey forest and art markets. The drive takes roughly one to one and a half hours depending on traffic.
3. Day 5: Cliffs (Uluwatu or Jimbaran). Sunset at the Uluwatu cliffs and seafood dinner in Jimbaran.
4. Day 6: Sanur or Nusa Dua. Calmer beaches, good for relaxing before you leave.
5. Optional: North (Lovina or Amed). Further away, suited to those with extra time.

Time estimates are rough. Traffic in Canggu and on the road to Ubud can take much longer at peak hours, so leave some buffer time.

Getting Around: Scooter or Car

Your transport choice affects your route. For short trips in the south, a scooter is often the most practical. For groups or trips to the north and east, a car is more comfortable. A few points to consider:

• Scooters from Rp70.000 per day, including 2 helmets. Suited to one or two people. You need a motorcycle licence (foreign visitors: your home licence plus an International Driving Permit with the motorcycle category).
• Cars from Rp310.000 per day. Suited to families and luggage. You need a valid car licence, with the same rules for holders of foreign licences.
• Licence rules and document requirements are set by the police and can change. Check the official source before you travel.

To see the model options, open scooter rental in Bali or car rental in Bali. If you want to know which area is closest to you, there are dedicated pages such as scooter rental in Seminyak and scooter rental in Ubud.

Sample 6-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive at DPS, check in at Seminyak, have dinner and go for a walk.
2. Day 2: Canggu in the morning, Batu Bolong beach in the afternoon.
3. Day 3: Move to Ubud, Tegallalang rice terraces and the art market.
4. Day 4: A full day in Ubud: monkey forest, waterfalls and a cooking class.
5. Day 5: Uluwatu for sunset, then seafood in Jimbaran.
6. Day 6: Sanur beach in the morning, then back to the airport.

Checklist Before You Leave

• Original documents (passport, international driving permit if renting a vehicle).
• Some rupiah in cash for small payments.
• A raincoat, especially in the rainy season.
• Emergency numbers and your address written in Indonesian or English.

How SiapPergi Helps

SiapPergi rents scooters and cars across Bali at the same catalogue prices in every area. Vehicles are delivered to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport with no delivery fee, no deposit, and your passport is not held. You pay in rupiah when the vehicle arrives. Book on WhatsApp at +6281808001102 (07.00–23.00 WITA), in English or Indonesian.