Bali in a Week

📍 Canggu → Ubud

1 Week7 daysSoutheast AsiaEasyQuick tripWellnessBeach

Budget from

$700/mo

Comfortable

$950/mo

One week is enough to feel Bali. Split your time between Canggu's surf and Ubud's rice terraces.

Bali in a week is a sprint but it works if you do it right. Don't try to see the whole island — pick two areas and go deep. Canggu is where the nomads are: surf, coworking, great cafés, and a beach bar culture that makes evenings genuinely enjoyable. Ubud is the counterpoint: jungle, rice terraces, temples, and a slower pace that reminds you why you left the office.

Who this is for

  • âś“ Nomads who want a one-week reset between longer stints
  • âś“ First-timers who want to test Southeast Asia without committing to a month
  • âś“ Wellness-focused travelers — Bali has the best yoga and spa infrastructure in Asia
  • âś“ Anyone who surfs or wants to learn

Not ideal for

  • âś— Nomads who need absolute reliability for client calls — Bali WiFi can be patchy
  • âś— Travelers who hate crowds — Canggu in peak season is busy
  • âś— Anyone on a strict work schedule who can't handle timezone flexibility

The Route

1

Canggu

Indonesia

4 daysBudgetWiFi Good

Start in Canggu. Get your SIM card at the airport (Telkomsel), rent a scooter on day one, and find your café. The streets around Batu Bolong have the best concentration of nomad-friendly spots. Surf lessons at Old Man's Beach are worth doing even if you've never surfed.

Where to stayPrivate villa or surf hostel near Batu Bolong Beach. Both are good — depends on your budget.
CoworkingDojo Bali is the best coworking space on the island. Outpost Canggu is a solid alternative.
Budget ~$60/day
2

Ubud

Indonesia

3 daysBudgetWiFi Good

Take a Grab from Canggu to Ubud — about an hour. Ubud is a different Bali entirely. Wake up early, walk the Campuhan Ridge at sunrise, visit Tirta Empul temple, and eat at Locavore if you can get a table. Three days is the right amount.

Where to stayJungle villa or guesthouse off Monkey Forest Road. Book ahead — Ubud fills up.
CoworkingOutpost Ubud or work from one of the rice terrace cafés. Slow down and work less here.
Budget ~$55/day

🛂 Visa & Entry

Most Western passports get 30 days visa-free in Indonesia. The new Bali Digital Nomad Visa (Second Home Visa) allows stays up to 5 years but is complex to apply for. For a one-week trip, the standard visa-free entry is all you need.

When to Go

Best months

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Avoid

JanuaryFebruary

Practical Tips

  • 1.Get a Telkomsel SIM at Ngurah Rai Airport arrivals. Best coverage across the island.
  • 2.Rent a scooter in Canggu for $5–7/day. It's the only practical way to get around.
  • 3.Download Grab before you arrive — it works in Bali and is essential for the Canggu to Ubud transfer.
  • 4.Dojo Bali coworking offers day passes — ideal for a short stay without committing to a weekly rate.
  • 5.The rice terrace cafĂ©s in Tegallalang (near Ubud) have slower WiFi but are worth it for a half-day of async work.
  • 6.Book Ubud accommodation before you arrive — the good places fill up fast.

Cost Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Accommodation$280
Food$175
Coworking$60
Transport$80
Activities & buffer$155
Total$750

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