How To Spend 48 Hours In Bali Indonesia

Even a lifetime wouldn’t be enough to discover and experience the rich culture, spirituality, and natural beauty of Bali. But if you have 48 hours in Bali, you can make the best out of it. Our guide will show you how.

Day 1

Morning

Wash the hours of plane off you immediately and head to the world-famous Kuta Beach, just minutes from the airport. While it’s a crowded and energetic place at night, Kuta is more laid-back in the mornings, with only a few people jogging or relaxing on the white sand. You can also stroll towards other beaches, Legian and Seminyak. There will be no problem finding the perfect first breakfast along Kuta Road, from authentic Balinese cuisine to Western menus.

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Noon

Within walking distance from Kuta, Seminyak and Petitenget are its upscale neighbors, beaming with world-class restaurants and boutiques. Indulge in a little shopping for unique designer products, and enjoy the stunning restaurant exteriors before treating your tummy with the best food in the area. For beach-side Balinese-style dining, try La Lucciola in Petitenget. For fresh seafood with delicate recipes, head to Sardine.

La Lucciola, Pantai Petitenget, Jalan Kayu Aya, Kerobokan, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, +62 (0361) 730838

Sardine, Jalan Petitenget No. 21, Kerobokan, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, +62 0811-3978-333

Evening

Slide over to the nearby Jimbaran Bay to find some great food, especially at the oceanfront restaurants offering the freshest of seafood. With outdoor seating on the sand, tourists can soak their feet in the sand while enjoying fresh seafood at candle-lit tables. And as a bonus, traditional dance and live music performances are performed in the area.

From there, you can indulge in Bali’s nightlife, especially the bustling scene in Kuta or Seminyak, or head over to Ubud to spend the night there.

Day 2

Early Morning

Either travel to Ubud early the next day or wake up in your new surroundings in Ubud. Enjoy a walk or cycle in nature through villages and rice fields, especially the world-famous rice terraces that embellish Ubud’s landscape.

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Afternoon

Bali’s best art is showcased in Ubud’s many great museums. For traditional yet contemporary fine art and events, visit the Agung Rai Museum of Art and Neka Art Museum. These showcase the works of Indonesian and European artists in a lovely museum with a Balinese interior and gardens. For a more European-Baroque twist to traditional Balinese style, head over to The Blanco Museum, which shows the works of the late artist Antonio Blanco in his mansion.

Agung Rai Museum of Art, Jalan Raya Pengosekan Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, +62 (0361) 976659

Neka Art Museum, Jalan Raya Sanggingan Campuhan, Kedewatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, +62 (0361) 975074

The Blanco Renaissance Museum, Jalan Raya Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, +62 (0361) 975502