Bali Family Holiday in 12 Days: Temples, Beaches and Easy Days by the Pool

Welcome to Bali. Our representative meets you at Ngurah Rai International Airport with a cool drink and drives you in a private van to your hotel near the beach in Kuta or Legian. The rest of the day is free to rest after the flight, try the pool and settle in.Overnight: Kuta/Legian

A slow first full day for the whole family. Enjoy breakfast, relax by the swimming pool, walk to the nearby beach or explore the cafés and shops around the hotel at your own pace. Kuta's wide sandy beach is a good place for a first surf lesson, which we can help you book.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B

After breakfast, your guide takes you to Gianyar, Bali's heartland of art and craft. Watch silversmiths at work in Celuk and woodcarvers shaping masks and figures in Mas, where children can see each step from raw block to finished piece. Continue to Tirta Empul, a temple built around sacred springs, where Balinese families come to bathe in the stone pools for purification. Lunch at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, L

Spend the morning at leisure, then head to the southern tip of the island. Uluwatu Temple stands on a high limestone cliff above the Indian Ocean, and the clifftop path gives wide views of the coastline and the surf below. Take your time with photos as the light softens. In the evening, continue to Jimbaran Bay for a seafood dinner at tables set on the beach as the sun goes down.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, D

Drive to Tanjung Benoa, a calm, family-friendly stretch of coast on the Nusa Dua peninsula. Board a glass-bottom boat to look down on the reef and its fish without getting wet, an easy activity that younger children love. Lunch is at a seaside restaurant in Tanjung Benoa, then return to the hotel for a quiet afternoon. Extra water sports can be arranged locally if the family wants more action.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, L

A day to recharge. Swim, read by the pool, shop for sarongs and souvenirs, or try a Balinese massage. If you would like an outing, we can arrange a cooking class or a surf lesson at extra cost.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B

Head inland to Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali. Walk through the Sacred Monkey Forest, where long-tailed macaques roam among giant banyan trees, moss-covered statues and old temples; your guide shares tips for keeping a respectful distance. Continue to the layered rice fields of Tegallalang and their centuries-old subak irrigation. After lunch in Ubud, browse the craft stalls of Ubud Market and visit Ubud Palace, the former royal residence with fine carved gates.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, L

Drive up to the cool highlands of central Bali. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple seems to float on Lake Beratan, framed by mountains and gardens, and the fresh air is a nice change from the coast. Lunch is at a restaurant in the Bedugul area. In the afternoon, head down to the west coast for Tanah Lot, a temple set on a rock surrounded by the sea and especially beautiful towards sunset. Browse the local stalls before returning to the hotel.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, L

Enjoy a relaxed morning at the hotel. In the late afternoon, a shared transfer takes you to Benoa Harbor for a sunset dinner cruise along the Bali coast. Watch the sky change color over the water while you enjoy dinner and the onboard entertainment, then sail back to the harbor and return to the hotel.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B, D

Another unhurried day to spend as you like: beach, pool, shopping in Legian or Seminyak, or a family spa session. Let us know if you would like a car and driver for an independent outing.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B

Your final full day in Bali. Take time for last-minute shopping, a final swim or a long lunch by the sea, and pack at an easy pace before your flight tomorrow.Overnight: Kuta/Legian · Meals: B

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Your private van takes you to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your flight home or onward journey.Meals: B