Canggu itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Canggu

1. 01

   Day 1: Beach morning, sunset club

   Start with a slow breakfast near Batu Bolong, then walk a short stretch of the beach and look at Pura Batu Bolong from the shore, with a sarong ready. Have lunch and rest through the hot early afternoon. In the late afternoon, move to Echo Beach or Berawa for the sunset and book a table at a beach club in advance. Finish with dinner in the Batu Bolong lanes, using a pre-booked car rather than walking in the dark.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Pura Batu Bolong	20-30 minutes	Easy	Morning or late afternoon
   Echo Beach	1-2 hours	Easy	Late afternoon into sunset

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Plan 02

2 days in Canggu

1. 01

   Day 1: Batu Bolong and Echo Beach

   Walk the sand at Batu Bolong in the morning, see the two shore temples. Rest after lunch, then spend the evening at Echo Beach for sunset and dinner.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Echo Beach	1-2 hours	Easy	Late afternoon into sunset

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

2. 02

   Day 2: Tanah Lot

   Drive north-west to Tanah Lot in the afternoon so that you arrive before the sunset crowd, see the sea temple from the viewpoints, and return by car for dinner in Canggu.

Plan 03

3 days in Canggu

1. 01

   Day 1: Arrive and settle

   Take a pre-booked transfer from the airport, rest by the pool, and have an early sunset walk at Batu Bolong Beach. Eat near your hotel.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Batu Bolong Beach	1-2 hours	Easy	Late afternoon into sunset

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

2. 02

   Day 2: Beaches and clubs

   Visit Nelayan Beach early to see the fishing activity, spend the mid-morning at the pool, then choose between a lunch at Alchemy and a sunset at Echo Beach, Atlas or Finns. Adults-only rules apply at some clubs.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Nelayan Beach	30-60 minutes	Easy	Early morning
   Echo Beach	1-2 hours	Easy	Late afternoon into sunset

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

3. 03

   Day 3: Day trip and wind-down

   Drive to Tanah Lot or Ubud with a driver for the morning, return for a long lunch, and use the last evening for a final sunset at Pererenan or Echo Beach.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Echo Beach	1-2 hours	Easy	Late afternoon into sunset

   Pace: All the stops today are easy on the legs.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Canggu trip for parents and children

• Plan around one outing in the morning and a rest at midday. Heat and humidity are high all year, and the wet season brings afternoon downpours.
• Pavements are often missing and lanes are shared with fast scooters. Use a car with a driver for anything beyond a short, daylight walk.
• Beach sand is soft and shade is limited. Choose a beach club or cafe with seating, and avoid long walks along the sand in midday heat.
• Carry a sarong or scarf for the shore temples, and wear shoes that slip off easily.
• Take travel insurance that covers medical evacuation. Ask your hotel for the nearest international-standard clinic, and carry a list of regular medicines in their original packaging.
• Do not swim at unflagged beaches here. Currents are strong, and a hotel pool is a safer choice for older travellers and children.

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