One Week Bali South and North Tour: A Practical 7-Day Route

A one week Bali south and north tour lets you see the beaches of the south and the mountains and lakes of the north without rushing. This guide gives you a realistic day-by-day route, travel times, and the practical details that decide whether the trip runs smoothly.

Why a Bali south and north loop works in seven days

Mainland Bali is small enough to cross in a couple of hours, but the roads between the south coast and the north coast wind through rice terraces, volcanic highlands and villages. A week gives you two full days in the south, two or three in the centre and north, and time for one or two detours. Trying to cover everything in four days leaves you stuck in traffic.

Suggested 7-day route

Travel times are rough estimates for daytime traffic and will vary with roadworks and holidays. Check a live map before you set off.

Choosing how to get around

For this route you have two sensible options:

• Scooter: flexible, cheap, good for short hops between Canggu, Ubud and Sanur. The mountain road to Munduk and Lovina is manageable on a scooter in daylight, but ride carefully on wet, winding roads.
• Car: better for the north loop, luggage and groups. Traffic in Denpasar and Canggu is heavy, so plan extra time.

Many travellers mix both: a scooter for the south, then a car for the trip north. Rental prices for both are listed on the scooter rental and car rental pages.

Practical checklist before you leave

1. Licence: foreign visitors need their home licence plus an International Driving Permit with the motorcycle or car category. Check the rules with the official immigration and police sources, as requirements can change.
2. Insurance: confirm what your own travel insurance covers for scooters and cars in Indonesia.
3. Helmet: wear it at all times. SiapPergi includes 2 helmets with every scooter.
4. Rain gear: the north gets afternoon showers. Add raincoats if you plan to ride.
5. Fuel and cash: fill up in towns, not in the mountains, and carry small Rupiah notes.
6. Phone holder: useful for maps. An add-on is available from Rp15.000.

Tips for the south and north legs

• Leave Canggu or Seminyak before 8 a.m. to beat congestion on the Denpasar bypass.
• Visit Tegallalang and Tirta Empul early; they get crowded by mid-morning.
• The Munduk road has steep sections and sharp bends. Stop at viewpoints rather than riding fast.
• Lovina is quiet compared with the south. Book a dolphin trip the evening before if you want an early start.
• Give yourself a full day for the return: the drive from north to south can take longer than the map suggests.

How SiapPergi helps with your rental

SiapPergi rents scooters and cars across mainland Bali at the same catalogue prices everywhere, from Rp70.000 per day for scooters and Rp310.000 per day for cars. Delivery and pick-up to your hotel, villa or Ngurah Rai Airport are included, there is no deposit, your passport is not held, and you pay in Indonesian Rupiah when the vehicle arrives. The minimum rental is 2 days, so a week-long trip fits well. To book, message the team on WhatsApp at +6281808001102 (07.00–23.00 WITA) in English or Indonesian, or use the how to book page.

Prices and availability can change. Confirm the current rate with the team before you travel.

If you prefer a driver for the mountain roads, see the car rental with driver options, which cover Yogyakarta and Central Java routes rather than Bali.

Frequently asked questions

Can I do the loop without a scooter? Yes, with a car and driver, or by mixing taxis and private transfers. A self-drive car gives you the most control.

Is one week enough? It is enough for a relaxed loop. Two weeks would let you add Nusa Penida or Amed.

Which base is best? Choose Ubud for the centre, Canggu for the west coast, and Uluwatu or Jimbaran for the south.