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 Museum PASIFIKA are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Kuta Beach - Bali and Balangan Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Kuta side-trips: Ungasan (Melasti Beach, Green Bowl Beach, &more), 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 still lots to do: cool off at Waterbom Bali, take in the spiritual surroundings of Taman Ayun Temple, explore the ancient world of Mount Kawi, and kick back and relax at Suluban Beach.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Kuta trip planner.

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. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Seoul in January; daily highs in Kuta reach 36°C and lows reach 28°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: Klungkung (Taman Wisata Kertha Gosa, Museum Semarajaya, &more), USS Liberty Shipwreck (in Tulamben) and Anjungan Tukad Melangit (in Tembuku). 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: do a combination of bus and taxi. In January in Karangasem, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. On the 5th (Tue), you're off to home.