West Bali National Park & Menjangan
The West
Coral walls, dry savannah, and almost nobody else.
How many days 2–3
A premium guide to Bali
Bali, unhurried.
A short, opinionated guide to the island at its own pace: reefs where there is almost no one, beaches best enjoyed early, dinners unlike any other, and Ubud done properly.
What this is
You will not find the usual list here. We chose a few places and we tell you why.
If something is touristy but still worth it, we say so. If it is famous and not worth your time, it simply is not here. Every place was picked for a reason you can taste, see or feel — not because it photographs well.
The route is built around staying long enough to settle into each place, rather than racing between sights. Less driving, more being there. Fewer places, better chosen.
The route
West, centre, east — then home.
The order follows the roads, not a list of sights. It works just as well in reverse.
Day by dayThe route, in words
- Suggested route, about 10 days
- West Bali National Park & Menjangan — 2–3 days
- Ubud — 3–4 days
- Candidasa, Virgin Beach, Tirta Gangga — 2–3 days
Where to eat
Kitchens with a point of view
Before you go