1-Day Bali Itinerary from Ubud

A unique itinerary through little-known but very atmospheric places in Bali. Easy hiking, jungles, antiquities, and authentic Balinese aesthetics.

📍 Route info:

🚗 From Ubud: 35–40 minutes without stops / ~3 hours with stops

🚗 From Canggu: 44 km

🧭 Level: Easy

📍 1. Abandoned resort near Uma Bali

Next to the Uma Bali cafe, there's a turn where you can park your bike and descend to the abandoned resort. There you'll find ruins of buildings overgrown by jungles, a quiet atmosphere, and a pool with fish.

💰 Entry: Free

📸 A great spot for photos

📍 2. Ancut Petanu — river restaurant

On your way to the trail, stop at Ancut Petanu. It's currently under reconstruction; the kitchen is questionable, but the natural location is amazing 💥

Tip: Grab a drink and just relax with a river view.

📍 3. Mancingan Rice Terrace — path through rice fields

🌾 700 meters amidst greenery, palms, and water. The path is excellent, with rare benches on the sides.

🥥 Coconuts are sold here, there's a coffee shop with pastries and signature drinks (25–33k)

🛴 You can rent an electric scooter - 30k/hour

💰 Entry: By donation

📍 4. Goa Garba — 11th-century temple

An ancient temple carved into a rock. After payment, they provide a sarong. A descent to the river, moss, silence — everything we love, but not for long: 15 minutes is enough.

💰 Entry: 30k

🛵 Best to travel by bike

📷 Don't forget to charge your phone — there will be plenty to photograph.

Happy travels!