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You can do 7 full days in Bali for $250 ($36/day) — and have an incredible trip. This plan covers accommodation in clean guesthouses, 3 warung meals per day, scooter rental, temple visits, rice terraces, a surf lesson, and a traditional massage. No sleeping on the beach. No skipping meals. Just smart spending.
Accommodation: $70 (7 nights × $10 avg.) · Food: $42 ($6/day) · Scooter: $32 ($4.50/day + fuel) · Activities: $65 · Insurance: $14 · SIM + misc: $27
Total: $250 (excl. flights)
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The Route: Ubud → Canggu → Uluwatu
This itinerary splits your week across Bali's three best budget-friendly areas, moving south as the week progresses.
| Days | Area | Why | Nights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1–3 | 🌿 Ubud | Culture, rice terraces, cheapest food | 3 nights |
| Day 4–5 | 🤙 Canggu | Surf, beach, nightlife, nomad vibe | 2 nights |
| Day 6–7 | 🌊 Uluwatu | Cliffs, sunset temple, surf breaks | 2 nights |
Day 1 — Arrive in Ubud (Settle In)
| Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arrive Ngurah Rai Airport → Gojek to Ubud | IDR 120,000 ($7.50) |
| 11am | Check in: budget guesthouse, Jl. Bisma area | IDR 160,000 ($10/night) |
| 12pm | Lunch: nasi campur at local warung | IDR 30,000 ($1.90) |
| 2pm | Buy local SIM card (Telkomsel 30GB) | IDR 100,000 ($6.25) |
| 3pm | Rent scooter (weekly rate, negotiate) | IDR 400,000 / 7 days ($25 total) |
| 4pm | Explore Ubud town + Pasar Ubud (market) | Free |
| 7pm | Dinner: mie goreng at warung | IDR 25,000 ($1.55) |
| Day 1 total | $52.20 (includes one-time costs) | |
Note: Day 1 is the most expensive due to airport transfer, SIM card, and weekly scooter rental. Daily costs drop significantly from Day 2.
Day 2 — Ubud Temples & Rice Terraces
| Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | Breakfast: nasi goreng + iced tea, warung | IDR 25,000 ($1.55) |
| 9am | Tegallalang Rice Terraces (arrive early, avoid crowds) | IDR 25,000 ($1.55) |
| 11am | Tirta Empul Water Temple (holy spring bath) | IDR 50,000 ($3.10) |
| 1pm | Lunch: nasi campur, warung near temple | IDR 30,000 ($1.90) |
| 3pm | Walk through Campuhan Ridge (free, scenic) | Free |
| 5pm | Fresh coconut on the ridge | IDR 15,000 ($0.95) |
| 7pm | Dinner: sate ayam + rice at night market | IDR 30,000 ($1.90) |
| Day 2 total (excl. accommodation) | $10.95 | |
Day 3 — Ubud Monkey Forest & Yoga
| Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | Sunrise yoga class at a studio | IDR 150,000 ($9.40) |
| 9am | Breakfast: smoothie bowl at budget café | IDR 45,000 ($2.80) |
| 11am | Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary | IDR 80,000 ($5) |
| 1pm | Lunch: gado-gado at warung | IDR 25,000 ($1.55) |
| 3pm | Balinese massage (1 hour) | IDR 100,000 ($6.25) |
| 5pm | Pack up — ready for Canggu tomorrow | — |
| 7pm | Dinner: nasi goreng, last Ubud night | IDR 22,000 ($1.40) |
| Day 3 total (excl. accommodation) | $26.40 | |
Day 4 — Ride to Canggu + Surf
| Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | Breakfast at warung, then ride scooter to Canggu (~1hr) | IDR 25,000 ($1.55) + fuel IDR 15,000 ($0.95) |
| 10am | Check in: Canggu hostel/guesthouse | IDR 200,000 ($12.50/night) |
| 11am | Surf lesson at Batu Bolong Beach | IDR 200,000 ($12.50) |
| 1pm | Lunch: nasi goreng at rice-field warung | IDR 28,000 ($1.75) |
| 3pm | Explore Canggu — rice fields walk, cafés | Free |
| 5pm | Sunset at Echo Beach (free) | Free |
| 7pm | Dinner: mie goreng + Bintang at beach warung | IDR 50,000 ($3.10) |
| Day 4 total (excl. accommodation) | $19.85 | |
Day 5 — Canggu Beach Day + Tanah Lot Sunset
| Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | Free surf session (rent board from hostel) | IDR 50,000 ($3.10) board rental |
| 10am | Breakfast: eggs + toast + coffee at café | IDR 50,000 ($3.10) |
| 12pm | Lazy beach afternoon at Berawa or Echo Beach | Free |
| 2pm | Lunch: nasi campur at warung | IDR 30,000 ($1.90) |
| 4pm | Ride to Tanah Lot Temple for sunset | IDR 60,000 entry ($3.75) + fuel |
| 7pm | Dinner at night warung near Tanah Lot | IDR 30,000 ($1.90) |
| Day 5 total (excl. accommodation) | $13.75 | |
Day 6 — Ride to Uluwatu + Cliff Sunset
| Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | Breakfast at Canggu warung, then ride to Uluwatu (~1.5hr) | IDR 25,000 ($1.55) + fuel IDR 20,000 ($1.25) |
| 11am | Check in: Uluwatu budget guesthouse / surf camp | IDR 170,000 ($10.60/night) |
| 12pm | Lunch at Padang Padang beach warung | IDR 30,000 ($1.90) |
| 2pm | Explore Padang Padang Beach (free) | Free |
| 4pm | Uluwatu Temple — Kecak Fire Dance at sunset | IDR 50,000 temple + IDR 100,000 dance ($9.40) |
| 7pm | Dinner: seafood at local Pecatu warung | IDR 40,000 ($2.50) |
| Day 6 total (excl. accommodation) | $16.60 | |
Day 7 — Final Beach Day + Departure
| Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 7am | Sunrise at Balangan Beach cliff viewpoint | Free |
| 9am | Breakfast at guesthouse / nearby warung | IDR 25,000 ($1.55) |
| 10am | Morning swim at Dreamland Beach | Free |
| 12pm | Lunch: last nasi campur at warung | IDR 30,000 ($1.90) |
| 2pm | Return scooter at Uluwatu rental shop | — |
| 3pm | Gojek to airport (from Uluwatu) | IDR 100,000 ($6.25) |
| 6pm | Depart Ngurah Rai Airport | — |
| Day 7 total (excl. accommodation) | $9.70 | |
Full 7-Day Budget Summary
| Category | Total (7 days) | Per day avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (3 Ubud + 2 Canggu + 2 Uluwatu) | $73 | $10.40 |
| Food (3 meals/day at warungs) | $43 | $6.10 |
| Scooter (weekly rate + fuel) | $30 | $4.30 |
| Activities (temples, yoga, surf, massage) | $55 | $7.85 |
| Transport (airport × 2 via Gojek) | $14 | $2 |
| SIM card (one-time) | $6 | $0.85 |
| Insurance (SafetyWing, 7 days) | $14 | $2 |
| Miscellaneous (water, snacks, tips) | $15 | $2.15 |
| TOTAL | $250 | $35.70/day |
Can You Actually Do It for $250?
Yes — and many backpackers spend even less. The key is discipline: eat at warungs (not cafés), ride a scooter (not taxis), stay in guesthouses (not branded hotels), and focus on free activities like beaches, rice terraces, and temple walks. The $250 plan above includes a yoga class, a surf lesson, a massage, and the Kecak fire dance — it's not a suffering budget.
If you want more comfort, $350–400 for 7 days gives you private rooms with AC everywhere, an extra activity per day, and occasional café meals.
What This $250 Buys You
- 7 nights in clean guesthouses with WiFi
- 21 warung meals (nasi goreng, nasi campur, mie goreng, sate)
- 7 days of scooter freedom
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces + Tirta Empul + Monkey Forest
- Tanah Lot sunset + Uluwatu Temple + Kecak dance
- A surf lesson at Batu Bolong
- A 1-hour Balinese massage
- A sunrise yoga class in Ubud
- Multiple beach days at Bali's best beaches
Try getting all of that for $250 anywhere in Europe, Australia, or the USA.
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