Escaping Kuta: Day Trips to Volcanoes, Waterfalls, and Ancient Coasts

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Surfboards stack against motorcycle handlebars outside the convenience stores along Jalan Legian at six in the morning while diesel exhaust mixes with salt air.
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Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

Photo by Sebastian Pena Lambarri on Unsplash

Tour	Price	Discount	Book
Bali Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun Snorkeling Tour	$37.93	-5%	Book
Private Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Evening Tour	$81.88	-8%	Book
Private Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace and Ubud Market Guided Tour	$94.76	-8%	Book
Private Bali Swing Heaven, Monkey Forest and Waterfall Tour	$118.68	-8%	Book

When your wallet demands frugality without sacrificing quality, the southern stretches of Bali offer surprising value for early risers stepping out of Kuta. You can secure the Best of Ubud Waterfalls, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Swing Tour for $17 IDR, which easily undercuts almost every other full-day itinerary leaving the coast. This full-day journey targets the central highlands, delivering you to dense jungle cascades and tiered agricultural slopes near Ubud. It suits solo travelers and backpackers who want maximal photo opportunities for minimal cash. For a practical tip, pack a waterproof dry bag for your electronics because the mist surrounding the jungle drops is thick enough to soak your pockets.

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Escaping Kuta: Day Trips to Volcanoes, Waterfalls, and Ancient Coasts

Surfboards stack against motorcycle handlebars outside the convenience stores along Jalan Legian at six in the morning while diesel exhaust mixes with salt air. #

Best Budget Day Trips #

Surfboards stack against motorcycle handlebars outside the convenience stores along Jalan Legian at six in the morning while diesel exhaust mixes with salt air.
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Best Budget Day Trips
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