Bali backpacking route for 3 weeks

Walk along the coast

We started in the morning and just walked along the coast for a few hours. Unfortunately, many of the beaches were full of boats and you could hardly walk past them. But there were also empty beaches and we always took short breaks here.

Snorkeling

On the beach we borrowed snorkeling equipment and went exploring. You could see a lot of beautiful fish here. The water was very clear. Unfortunately the beach was very crowded and without shade, so we couldn't stay very long.

Pura Besakih, Jl. Gunung Mas, Besakih, Karangasem Regency

Pura Besakii is the most important, largest and most important Hindu temple in Bali - the Mother Temple. The complex consists of 30 temples that are built into the slope on various terraces. Again, you should beware of guides and tourist traps! Something is offered everywhere. Some guides claim you are not allowed in without them. But that's not correct! Remember to bring a cloth to cover your legs and shoulders - men too! Sarongs are of course also sold in the parking lot.

Pura Lempuyang Luhur, West Seraya, Karangasem Regency, Bali

Famous "Instagram" temple. What looks like a heavenly gate reflected in a lake in photos is just fake. The reality looks like this: You come to a completely overcrowded temple (even at 8 o'clock in the morning). You pay a small entrance fee and walk one way up. There is then a waiting area. When it's your turn, you stand in the gate and give your cell phone to a photographer. This takes the fake photo with the help of a mirror. A no-go for us, so we didn't stay long and just looked at the surrounding temple complex.

Ubud on foot

We explored the streets on foot. Narrow streets with lots of tourists, scooters everywhere that park all over the place or almost run over you when you want to cross the street and locals who want to sell you something. A relaxed walk looks different.

Campuhan Ridge Walk, Jalan Raya Campuhan, Sayan, Gianyar

Very nice path through the rice fields. The trail starts right in Ubud and you can walk there. Definitely to be recommended!

Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Gianyar

These beautiful rice terraces were one of our highlights in Bali! As always, we organized a taxi and left at 7 a.m., so we were there at 8 a.m. And it was worth it! We were almost all alone and could enjoy the rice terraces at sunrise. However, we did without the obligatory "Instagram" swing.

Tegenungan Waterfall, Jalan Ir. Sutami, Kemenuh, Gianyar

The waterfall is quite beautiful and you can incorporate it well on your tour. First you have to walk down a few steps (and later up again). Of course, there are also many tourists here and one or the other paid "Instagram" photo spot is not far here either.

Pura Tirta Empul, Jalan Tirta, Manukaya, Gianyar

The holy springs Pura Tirta Empul are located in the middle of a Balinese Hindu temple near the Tegallalang rice terraces.

Dream Beach, Jungutbatu, Klungkung Regency, Bali

The most famous beach on Nusa Lembongan is Dream Beach. The white sandy beach and turquoise water make you want to swim. But be careful: the waves can be too strong! There is a small path halfway towards Devil's Tears that leads to the cliffs. From here you have a great view of the beach and can watch the waves from above.

Devil's Tear, レ ン ボ ン ガ ン 島, Jungutbatu, Klungkung Regency

Here you can watch meter-high waves crashing against the rocks. The bigger the swell, the more spectacular this place is! Definitely worth a visit! However, there are always a lot of Chinese tour groups traveling here.

Day trip to Nusa Penida

You take the boat to Nusa Penida, tickets can be bought directly at the harbor by the yellow bridge. Once there, you have to organize a driver and negotiate prices - quite exhausting! In general, you get very very slowly on the island due to the bad roads. Riding a scooter is absolutely not recommended! Take care of your valuables and don't trust anyone. I left my bag in the car with the driver for a short time and my credit card was hacked a day later.

Kelingking Beach, Bunga Mekar, Klungkung Regency, Bali

This is of course a tourist hot spot again, but rightly so, the view from the top of the mountain down to Kelingking Beach is spectacular. Definitely worth it!

Angel's Billabong, Sakti, Klungkung Regency, Bali

Angels Billabong is a kind of infinity natural pool, from the end of which you can look directly into the sea. The waves were very strong with us, so you should definitely not go into the water.

Broken Beach, Sakti, Klungkung Regency, Bali

Broken Bay is the direct neighbor of Angels Billabong. This is a huge, circular hole, which is located in the middle of the landscape and is filled with sea water, which shimmers wonderfully turquoise.

Blue Lagoon Nusa Ceningan, Jalan Nusa Ceningan, Lembongan, Klungkung Regency

The Blue Lagoon is the top attraction on Nusa Ceningan. You rarely see such clear, turquoise blue water. Must see!

Bathing at high tide

During the day, the tide on our beach in Nusa Ceningan was low. In the evening the tide came and you could splash around in the shallow water.

surfing

You can rent surfboards on the beach

Stroll through Canggu

Pura Tanah Lot, Beraban, Tabanan Regency, Bali

We took a taxi to the Pura Tanah Lot, a water temple near Canggu. Nice to see and doesn't cost much. Here, too, you have to pass countless souvenir stands.

Visit the beach and Kuta

From the hotel we took a free shuttle to the beach. Then we walked back to the hotel.