5 days in Kuta & Ubud Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

On the 25th (Fri), view the masterpieces at Nacivet Art Gallery. On the 26th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tanah Lot Temple, then stroll through Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, then pause for some photo ops at Satria Gatotkaca Statue, and finally stop by Hatten Wines.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Kuta tour planning site.

Melbourne, Australia to Kuta is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Indonesia Time (WITA), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in January: high temperatures in Kuta hover around 36°C and lows are around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to drive to Ubud.

Experience small-town Bali in Ubud, an atmospheric town surrounded by small settlements, farms, and rice paddies.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): explore the world behind art at Museum Puri Lukisan, see the interesting displays at Neka Art Museum, explore the world behind art at Don Antonio Blanco Museum, then stroll through Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and finally look for gifts at Threads of Life.

To see ratings and more tourist information, refer to the Ubud online road trip planner.

You can drive from Kuta to Ubud in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Ubud are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.