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Bali in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Bali lets you mix culture, coast and a volcano. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Bali — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Ubud & temples
  2. 2Day 2: Nusa Penida
  3. 3Day 3: Mount Batur sunrise
  4. 4Culture, coast & volcano

Day 1: Ubud & temples

See the rice terraces, swings and a sunset temple.

Day 2: Nusa Penida

Visit the cliffs and snorkel with manta rays.

Day 3: Mount Batur

Trek to sunrise and soak in hot springs.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bali — prices per person.

Ubud Monkey Forest - Terraza de arroz - Columpio de la selva - Templo del agua
Kuta
Ubud Monkey Forest - Terraza de arroz - Columpio de la selva - Templo del agua
5.0(90)·10 horas
desde$32/ persona
vía Viator
Nusa Penida Premium Day from Bali : Mantarrayas, Yate & Tour por tierra
Seminyak
Nusa Penida Premium Day from Bali : Mantarrayas, Yate & Tour por tierra
4.9(9,485)·9 horas
desde$74/ persona
vía Viator
Mount Batur Sunrise Hike & Hot Spring (Privado y Todo Incluido)
Seminyak
Mount Batur Sunrise Hike & Hot Spring (Privado y Todo Incluido)
5.0(34)·12 horas
desde$178/ persona
vía Viator
Tour privado: Templos de Tanah Lot y Uluwatu de día completo con espectáculo de danza Kecak Fire
Ubud
Tour privado: Templos de Tanah Lot y Uluwatu de día completo con espectáculo de danza Kecak Fire
4.9(58)·10 horas
desde$69/ persona
vía Viator
Lo mejor de Ubud Tour con Jungle Swing Privado y Todo Incluido
Ubud
Lo mejor de Ubud Tour con Jungle Swing Privado y Todo Incluido
5.0(47)·9 horas
desde$33/ persona
vía Viator
One Day Nusa Penida Island East
Nusa Penida
One Day Nusa Penida Island East
4.8(30)·9 horas
desde$65/ persona
vía Viator
Compartiendo Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking y aguas termales naturales
Seminyak
Compartiendo Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking y aguas termales naturales
5.0(11)·9 horas
desde$45/ persona
vía Viator
Increíble tour de Tanah Lot y el templo de Uluwatu
Seminyak
Increíble tour de Tanah Lot y el templo de Uluwatu
4.8(28)·12 horas
desde$100/ persona
vía Viator

Bali in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Bali?
Three days covers the highlights — Ubud and temples on day one, Nusa Penida on day two, and the Mount Batur sunrise on day three — though Bali’s many regions reward a week or more.
What is the best day trip in Bali for 3 days?
Ubud is the cultural heart, Nusa Penida the most spectacular coast, and Mount Batur the most rewarding sunrise; together they capture Bali’s variety.
How do I plan a 3-day Bali itinerary?
Spend day one in Ubud and at a sunset temple, day two at Nusa Penida, and day three on the Mount Batur sunrise trek, hiring a driver or joining tours and booking ahead.

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