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Uluwatu Temple, Indonesia
Monday 14 Sep: Arrival, Pool Chill & Sunset Dinner Vibe
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Check into your Airbnb, unpack, and chill out by your private pool with some drinks.
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Sunset Dinner): Head out for your group's first-night cliffside dinner.
Book one of these top options for 5 people:
Option A: El Kabron – Upscale Spanish restaurant. Spectacular "Sunset Theater" seating over the cliff and great music.
Option B: Mana Uluwatu – Relaxed, open-air surfer-chic pavilion serving premium tacos and fresh cocktails.
Option C: YUKI Uluwatu – Moody, ultra-stylish Japanese izakaya with wood-fired fusion dishes (ideal if you prioritize stunning design over a sunset view).
9:30 PM – 2:00 AM: Head straight over to Hatch for their massive jungle-themed party night (peak vibe starts around 10:00 PM).
Tuesday 15 Sep: Sundays Beach Club & Uluwatu Temple Fire Show
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Sundays Beach Club): Arrive early as walk-ins. Paying the 800,000 IDR per adult General Admission saves you from the 12 million IDR private bungalow cost, and gives you 500,000 IDR each back in food/beverage credit. Swim, eat, and use the free paddleboards.
4:30 PM – 7:15 PM (Uluwatu Fire Temple Show): Leave Sundays by 3:45 PM to drive to Uluwatu Temple. Show Time: The iconic sunset Kecak Fire Dance performance begins at 6:00 PM.
Arrival Window: You must arrive between 4:30 PM and 4:45 PM. The crowd is huge, and showing up later means a group of 5 will likely be turned away or split up.
7:30 PM – Midnight: Head over to Rolling Fork for dinner & their famous Tuesday night Salsa & Latin party.
Wednesday 16 Sep: Surf, Post-Surf Massage & Single Fin VIP Session
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Beginner Surf Lessons): Head down to Baby Padang (the inside, sandy section of Padang Padang Beach) or Dreamland Beach. You can easily hire qualified local instructors right on the sand for a fun 2-hour lesson.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Group Massage Time): Hit up a top-rated local day spa like Our Spa Uluwatu or Laniakea Spa for a 60-to-90-minute traditional Balinese massage. It is the absolute best way to relax and prevent muscle soreness after your surf session.
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Grab a casual lunch, head back to the Airbnb to change, and freshen up.
4:30 PM – Midnight: Head to Single Fin for their massive Wednesday session. Book a VIP Booth online in advance to guarantee a great space for 5 people. Arrive by 4:30 PM to beat the sunset rush (sunset is at 6:17 PM).
Midnight – 3:00 AM: Walk down the road to Tabu to finish your night dancing to deep house.
Thursday 17 Sep: Leaving Uluwatu
11:00 AM: Check out of your Airbnb and meet your driver to catch your speedboat to Nusa Lembongan.
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nusa lembongan, Indonesia
Thursday 17 Sep: Beachside Welcome & Sunsets
3:00 PM – Island Arrival: Step off your fast boat onto Jungut Batu beach and check into your accommodation right near The General.
3:30 PM – Wheels & Coffee: Walk over to The General to grab an afternoon iced coffee and rent your scooter right outside.
4:30 PM – Boardwalk Stroll: Walk or ride just a minute south to the cliffside steps and stroll along the scenic Jungut Batu boardwalk.
5:30 PM – Golden Hour: Grab a premium cocktail at The Deck Cafe & Bar to watch the sunset over the main bay.
7:00 PM – Welcome Dinner: Enjoy a fresh, relaxed dinner in the beautiful gardens at Tigerlillys right on your street.
Friday 18 Sep: Manta Rays & Island Hopping
8:00 AM – Manta Swim: Head down to Jungut Batu beach for a half-day snorkeling boat trip out to Manta Bay to swim with wild manta rays.
10:30 AM – Reef Snorkeling: Cruise over to Mangrove Point to explore the island's most vibrant coral gardens and schools of tropical fish.
12:30 PM – Yellow Bridge: Head back to your hotel to quickly freshen up, then ride your scooter 10 minutes south across the iconic Yellow Bridge.
1:15 PM – Blue Lagoon: Marvel at the neon-blue waters of Blue Lagoon on Nusa Ceningan, then grab lunch over the cliffs at Mahana Point.
4:00 PM – Beach Club Vibe: Ride back to Lembongan and secure a daybed at Ohana's Beachfront Resort for beachside bonfires and wood-fired pizza.
5:30 PM – Sunset Session: Watch the golden hour over the ocean with a cocktail in hand directly from your daybed at Ohana's.
Saturday 19 Sep: Mangroves & Departure
8:30 AM – Mangrove Tour: Drive 5 minutes north of your hotel to the Mangrove Forest for a peaceful morning tour in a traditional gondola.
Beth’s notes: sack off the mangrove tour
10:00 AM – Final Brunch: Stop by Bali Eco Deli for a fresh smoothie bowl and a final holiday coffee.
11:30 AM – Pack & Check-Out: Return your scooter rental, pack your bags at the hotel, and walk down to the beach counter.
12:30 PM – Fast Boat Departure: Board your afternoon fast boat crossing back to Sanur Harbour on mainland Bali.
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Ubud, Indonesia
Day 1: Sunset Ridge Walk, Ubud Dining & Cocktails
02:00 PM – 04:30 PM: Check into Villa Manga by BaliSuperHost. Spend a few hours completely unwinding, swimming, and exploring your private rental.
04:30 PM – 05:00 PM: Catch a quick 15-minute taxi from Pejeng Kawan to the start of the Campuhan Ridge Walk.
05:00 PM – 06:15 PM: Enjoy your sunset canyon walk. The ridge catches a gorgeous golden-hour glow. Hit the path 45 minutes before the 6:17 PM sunset for the perfect lighting.
06:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Drive into central Ubud for a sophisticated fusion dinner at Donna (or elsewhere), enjoying their chic, poolside dining room.
08:30 PM onwards: Walk over to IBU SUSU Bar & Kitchen for high-end, handcrafted late-night cocktails (or a chill bar) before taking a taxi home.
Day 2: Villa Chill, Cretya Pool Party & Luxury Chef Dinner
08:30 AM – 11:30 AM: In-Villa Floating Breakfast & Relax. Order a luxury floating tray directly into your pool. Spend a massive, lazy morning enjoying the villa grounds without any pressure to leave.
11:30 AM – 01:00 PM: Stroll directly down into the iconic Tegallalang Rice Terrace valley for photos and a short walk while the midday sun lights up the emerald fields.
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM: Grab a quick, casual bite at one of the terrace overlooks (or at the jungle club), or head straight into your day club destination.
02:00 PM – 05:30 PM: Cretya Ubud Jungle Club. Dedicate a full 3.5 hours to Cretya Ubud. Swim in the multi-tiered pools, order cocktails at the swim-up bars, and soak in the high-energy afternoon house music DJ vibe.
05:30 PM – 07:00 PM: Return to Villa Manga to freshen up and relax before your special evening.
07:00 PM onwards: In-Villa Private Dining. Your hired private chef team arrives at the villa to prepare and serve a bespoke multi-course Indonesian tasting menu right on your outdoor terrace (arrange through Airbnb host).
Day 3: Morning Adrenaline & Extended Afternoon Villa Escape
07:30 AM – 08:15 AM: Enjoy a light, quick breakfast at your villa.
08:30 AM – 02:00 PM: ATV & White Water Rafting Combo (or any other activity). An outfitter picks you up for a high-adrenaline morning paddling down the rapids of the Ayung River, followed by a muddy jungle quad bike tour. A casual Indonesian buffet lunch is included at their base camp.
Beth’s notes: personally wouldn’t do the white water rafting again however happy to do ATV and tubing.
02:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Ultimate Villa Escape. You have a massive 5-hour afternoon block here to swim, drink, and sunbathe at Villa Manga completely undisturbed.
07:00 PM – 07:30 PM: Get dressed up for your final evening out.
07:30 PM onwards: Final Night Dinner Out. head to Akar Ubud by K Club. Located only 15 minutes away, it features a visually spectacular bamboo canopy overlooking a deep jungle valley with brilliant evening lighting displays.
Day 4: Checkout Day & Scenic Farewell Breakfast
09:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Pack your bags and check out of Villa Manga.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Head to Zest Ubud for your farewell breakfast. Perched high on a hill overlooking lush jungle canopies, it serves phenomenal breakfast plates in a stunning, open-air tropical structure that perfectly caps off your Ubud experience.
Beth’s notes: would anyone like to do a jewellery making class while in Ubud at some point?
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Canggu, Indonesia
Day 1 (Tuesday 22nd Sept): Smooth Travel, La Brisa Sunset & Penny Lane
11:00 AM – Depart Ubud: Leave Ubud after breakfast. Driving straight to Canggu at this time beats the heavy afternoon rush hour, taking about 1.5 hours.
12:30 PM – Arrival, Lunch & Hotel Chill: Check into your accommodation (near Penny Lane), drop your bags, and grab a relaxed lunch nearby before spending the afternoon cooling off by the pool.
04:30 PM – Sunset Cocktails at La Brisa Bali: Head to Echo Beach for your reserved table/deck space. Booking ahead ensures your group of five skips the walk-in queues and sits right under the fairy lights to watch the sunset.
08:00 PM – Dinner at Penny Lane: Head inland to this stunning, Roman-Gothic inspired venue. Enjoy sharing platters, burgers, and craft cocktails under the soaring glass ceilings and indoor palm trees.
Day 2 (Wednesday 23rd Sept): The Mega Party Day (Fireworks & Nightlife)
10:00 AM – Group Brunch: Fuel up at the high-energy Crate Cafe for massive breakfast portions and excellent coffee.
11:30 AM – Market Stroll: Take a short walk to browse the local silver jewelry, clothing, and crafts at Love Anchor Market.
01:00 PM – Afternoon Hotel Break: Head back to your hotel to nap, chill, and save your energy for the big night ahead.
03:30 PM – 07:15 PM – FINNS Beach Club (Peak Party & Fireworks): Head to Berawa to check into your pre-booked Beach Party Deluxe Bed (~£130–£200 total minimum spend (total not pp), which converts entirely into food and drink credit). Enjoy the DJs, catch the golden hour sunset, and stay poolside for the iconic
7:00 PM daily countdown and synchronized fireworks show.
07:30 PM – 09:00 PM – Refresh & Get Ready: Head back to your accommodation to shower, wash off the saltwater, and dress up for the evening.
09:00 PM – Dinner at Skool Kitchen: Enjoy a premium beachfront dinner where every dish is cooked over wild wood fire and charcoal.
11:00 PM – "Wild Wednesday" at Old Man's: Cap off your friend's final night at Canggu’s most famous mid-week beach party.
Day 3 (Thursday 24th Sept): Friend Departs & Afternoon Surf Lesson
08:30 AM – Airport Departure: Say goodbye to your friend. Because Canggu traffic is highly unpredictable, they must leave 3 hours before their 11:30 AM flight.
11:00 AM – Regroup Brunch: The remaining four of you can take it slow and recover with a hearty brunch at Milk & Madu.
02:30 PM – Group Surf Lesson: Head down to Batu Bolong Beach to rent boards and take a lesson with a local instructor now that the intense midday heat has broken.
06:00 PM – Casual Feet-in-the-Sand Sunset: Grab casual drinks and watch the waves at Times Beach Warung.
Day 4 (Friday 25th Sept): Sea Temples & Authentic Indonesian Feast
10:30 AM – Late Morning Fuel: Head to Sensorium for highly unique, modern Australian-Asian fusion dishes.
01:00 PM – Boutique Shopping: Spend the afternoon exploring the local designer clothing shops along the main strip of Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong.
04:00 PM – Tanah Lot Temple Excursion: Take a 25-minute taxi northwest to see the iconic sea temple perched on a rock in the ocean as the sun sets.
Beths notes: me and Rob have done this so will stay back
07:30 PM – Local Feast at Warung Bu Mi: Head back to town for a traditional Balinese buffet-style dinner. Point and choose from authentic dishes like beef rendang, chicken sate, and tempeh manis for an incredibly affordable price.
Day 5 (Saturday 26th Sept): Final Morning & Departure
09:00 AM – Final Pack & Check-Out: Pack your bags and check out. Leave your luggage securely stored at the hotel front desk so you can explore hands-free.
09:30 AM – The Grand Finale Brunch: Walk over to The Shady Shack or Milk & Madu for a final group breakfast, premium coffees, and fresh tropical juices.
11:00 AM – Last-Minute Souvenir Run: Take a final stroll through the boutiques to grab any remaining gifts or silver items you missed.
12:15 PM – Collect Bags: Head back to the hotel lobby to grab your luggage and ensure your passport and digital flight tickets are ready.
01:00 PM – Airport Private Transfer Departs: Your driver picks you up from the hotel. Leaving at 1:00 PM provides a safe travel buffer through the Kuta bottlenecks.
02:35 PM – Airport Arrival: Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) exactly 3 hours prior to your 17:35 flight home for a completely stress-free check-in.
Beths notes: other options for Canggu are
Motel Mexicola (restaurant)
The lawn (beach club)
Potato head (beach club)
Luigi’s (pizza restaurant)