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Not every Bali visit needs to be a temple circuit. This programme is for families who want the island’s rivers, forests and cliffs as much as its shrines, and it mixes the two gently: a morning at the holy springs of Tirta Empul and the Elephant Cave sits alongside a swim at Tegenungan waterfall and a walk among the long-tailed macaques of the Ubud Monkey Forest. The first half is based in Ubud, the second on the coast, with a full day across the strait on Nusa Penida.

Nusa Penida is the rugged island visible from Sanur beach, about 45 minutes away by fast boat. Its east and west coasts are a line of limestone cliffs with small beaches far below: Kelingking, shaped like a sleeping dinosaur when seen from the headland, and Diamond and Atuh beaches on the eastern tip, reached by steps cut into the cliff. The island has few hotels and bumpy roads, so we do it as a day visit with a local driver and return to Bali in the evening.

The itinerary is designed to be comfortable for mixed-age groups. Walks are short and optional, there is time by the pool each afternoon, and dinner is left open so you can eat as you like. The pace is deliberately slower than a sightseeing tour: two or three places a day, seen properly, with a private vehicle and English-speaking driver throughout. If you want a free day at the end for shopping or the beach, tell us and we will shuffle the order.

Route

Denpasar airport → Ubud (3 nights) → Tegenungan waterfall, Tirta Empul, Goa Gajah, Ubud Monkey Forest → Sanur or Nusa Dua (2 nights) → fast boat to Nusa Penida for Kelingking, Diamond and Atuh beaches → Denpasar airport

Good to know before you book

Indian passport holders can take Indonesia’s Visa on Arrival (IDR 500,000 per person, about USD 30, 30-day stay, extendable once). It can be bought at Bali airport or applied for in advance as an e-VoA at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Every arriving passenger must submit the free All Indonesia arrival card at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id within 72 hours before landing. Bali also charges a one-time tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), which can be paid online before you fly.
The Nusa Penida day involves a fast-boat crossing of about 45 minutes each way, which can be choppy, and roads on the island are narrow and rough. Those with back problems or who get seasick should decide on the day; the cliff viewpoints are seen without descending the steps.
The Kelingking stairway to the beach below is steep and unsafe for most visitors; we view it from the headland. Diamond and Atuh beaches have proper steps but a long climb back.
Tirta Empul and Goa Gajah are active temples: sarongs are required and are available at the gate. Tegenungan has about 150 steps down to the pool and strong currents after rain.
International flights are not included. Bali’s dry season (roughly April to October) gives the calmest seas for the Nusa Penida crossing.

Yatra Highlights

Tegenungan waterfall and the holy springs of Tirta Empul in one easy day
Ubud Monkey Forest and the eleventh-century Goa Gajah hermitage
Fast-boat day visit to Nusa Penida for Kelingking, Diamond and Atuh beaches

Day 1 :

Arrival and transfer to Ubud

Welcome at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, at your arrival point (airport, railway station or hotel) at the agreed time. Drive north to Ubud, about an hour and a half depending on traffic, and check in. The rest of the day is free. Ubud's centre is walkable: the palace, the art market and the row of cafes along Jalan Raya are all within ten minutes of each other, and the Campuhan ridge walk is a pleasant hour before sunset. Dinner on your own.

Overnight: Ubud

Day 2 :

Tegenungan waterfall and Tirta Empul

After breakfast drive about half an hour south-east to Tegenungan, one of the few large waterfalls in the lowlands of Bali. A stairway of roughly 150 steps leads down to the pool; swimming is permitted when the flow is gentle, and there are cafes at the top with views for those who prefer to stay up. Carry a towel and change of clothes.

Continue north to Tampaksiring for Tirta Empul, the tenth-century spring temple where Balinese Hindus perform the melukat purification under a row of stone spouts. Visitors may take part, with a sarong and offering, when the temple permits; otherwise watch from the courtyard. The spring itself bubbles up through black sand in the inner pool. Lunch nearby, then back to Ubud with the late afternoon free.

Overnight: Ubud

Day 3 :

Goa Gajah, Ubud Monkey Forest and the rice terraces

Start at Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave, a hermitage from the eleventh century whose entrance is a carved demon face; inside are a Ganesha statue and three lingams, and in front a bathing pool with six stone nymphs. Then drive to the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Padangtegal, where several hundred long-tailed macaques live among banyan trees and three temples. Follow the keepers' rules: no food in bags, hold on to spectacles and keep hands in pockets.

After lunch, a short drive north to the Tegallalang rice terraces for a walk along the irrigation channels, or a stop at a coffee plantation to taste Balinese coffee and cocoa. Return to Ubud with time for a spa treatment or the evening Legong dance at the palace (optional, tickets at the gate).

Overnight: Ubud

Day 4 :

Transfer to the coast; free afternoon

Check out after breakfast and drive south to Sanur or Nusa Dua, about an hour and a half. Sanur is a quiet beach town facing east, with a long seaside path and the harbour for the Nusa Penida boats; Nusa Dua is a resort enclave with calm, sheltered water. Check in and spend the afternoon on the beach or at the pool. Optional water sports (banana boat, parasailing, glass-bottom boat to Turtle Island) are available at Tanjung Benoa nearby at your own cost. Dinner on your own.

Overnight: Sanur or Nusa Dua

Day 5 :

Nusa Penida day visit

An early transfer to Sanur harbour for the fast boat to Nusa Penida, about 45 minutes. A local driver meets you at the pier. The western loop takes you to the Kelingking headland, with its famous view of the T-shaped cliff and white sand far below, then to Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach, a natural rock arch and tide pool. Lunch at a warung on the island.

In the afternoon cross to the eastern tip for Diamond Beach, reached by steps carved into the cliff, and the Atuh beach viewpoint opposite it, with the Thousand Islands viewpoint on the way. Return to the harbour for the late-afternoon boat back to Sanur and transfer to the hotel. The order may be reversed depending on boat timings and the sea. This is a long day with rough roads; it is best suited to those in good health.

Overnight: Sanur or Nusa Dua

Day 6 :

Departure

Breakfast and check-out. If your flight is in the evening, the morning is free for the beach or a last round of shopping; a late check-out can be requested from the hotel at its own charge. Transfer to Ngurah Rai airport at your departure point (airport, railway station or hotel), about 30 to 45 minutes from Sanur or Nusa Dua, three hours before departure.

Overnight: not included (departure)

Night	Place	Hotel (or similar)	Room type
1	Ubud	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
2	Ubud	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
3	Ubud	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
4	Sanur / Nusa Dua	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis
5	Sanur / Nusa Dua	Hotel confirmed at booking	Standard room, sharing basis

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the visa and entry rules for Indian passport holders?

Indians use Indonesia’s Visa on Arrival (IDR 500,000, 30 days), available at Denpasar airport or in advance online as an e-VoA at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. In addition, every traveller submits the free All Indonesia arrival card within 72 hours before landing and pays the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000. Six months’ passport validity is required. We send a checklist with the links once you book.

Is the Nusa Penida trip safe for older travellers and children?

The boat is safe and routine, but the island’s roads are rough and the beach stairways are long and steep. Older yatris and small children enjoy the viewpoints perfectly well without descending to the sand; the driver stops at each headland. Anyone with serious back or heart problems may prefer to swap this day for a gentle day on Bali, which we can arrange at no extra cost if told in advance.

Can we swim at the waterfall and beaches?

At Tegenungan, yes, when the flow is moderate; after heavy rain it is closed. On Nusa Penida, Diamond and Atuh beaches are usually fine for paddling but have currents; Kelingking beach is not recommended because of the dangerous stairway and surf. Sanur and Nusa Dua beaches are calm and good for families.

Is vegetarian food available on Nusa Penida?

Yes, though choices are simpler than on Bali: fried rice or noodles with vegetables, tempeh, gado-gado and fresh fruit. Your driver will take you to a warung that cooks vegetarian dishes separately. Carry some snacks for the day as a precaution.

Are flights included?

No. International flights to Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, are booked by you or by us separately at cost. We suggest arrival by mid-afternoon so the drive to Ubud is in daylight, and a departure after 2 pm on the last day.

What is the best time of year?

April to October, the dry season, offers the calmest seas for the Nusa Penida crossing and the clearest skies. The waterfall is fullest after the rains, from December to March, but the pool is often too strong for swimming then. School holidays in June and December are the busiest and most expensive periods.

What should we wear at Tirta Empul and Goa Gajah?

A sarong. Both are active Hindu temples, and sarongs are required and available at the gate. Tirta Empul’s holy springs are visited on Day 2 after Tegenungan waterfall, and Goa Gajah, the Elephant Cave with its Ganesha statue and three lingams, on Day 3. Entrance tickets to both are included in the package. Dress modestly and remove footwear where asked.

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