29 days in Bali Itinerary

Formerly a sleepy fishing village, the beach resort town of Kuta now represents one of Indonesia's most popular tourist destinations.

Tanah Lot Temple and Uluwatu Temple are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Kuta Beach - Bali and Green Bowl Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Kuta side-trips: Ungasan (Melasti Beach & Blue Point Beach), Remen White Sand Beach (in Tuban) and Jimbaran Hills Activity Valley (in Jimbaran). Spend the 9th (Wed) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: make a splash at Waterbom Bali, take in the spiritual surroundings of Taman Ayun Temple, kick back and relax at Balangan Beach, and see the interesting displays at Bali Trick Art.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Kuta road trip planning tool.

Seoul, South Korea to Kuta is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Seoul to Kuta due to the time zone difference. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Seoul in January, with highs in Kuta at °C and lows at °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive to Karangasem.

Karangasem remains best known for its mountainous landscape, isolated beaches, and small villages preserving age-old local traditions.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Taman Tirtagangga and Ujung Water Palace. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple and Penglipuran. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Karangasem: USS Liberty Shipwreck (in Tulamben), Anjungan Tukad Melangit (in Tembuku) and Klungkung (Taman Wisata Kertha Gosa, Museum Semarajaya, &more). The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at White Sand Beach Yoga, don't miss a visit to Besakih Temple, wander the streets of Bugbug Village, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Amed Beach.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Karangasem trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Kuta to Karangasem by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In January in Karangasem, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. On the 5th (Tue), you're off to home.