Bali Itinerary for Families

What to expect on this itinerary
Kids and parents marvel at the mixture of thrills and beauty, fun, and folklore inherent in the Island of the Gods during your personalized family-friendly highlights tour of Bali. The small island brims with adventure and educational wonder, adventurous excursions, and fascinating culture spread across the diverse landscape. Learn to catch waves at Kuta Beach. Stand atop famous rice fields for dramatic panoramas. Listen to monkeys traipsing across ancient monuments. The essence of Bali captivates the whole family with highlights embodying pure delights of the sand, sun, jungle, and sea. Begin planning your dream Bali family vacation by visiting the Bali family itineraries page on Zicasso.
Customizable Itinerary
Sanur – Arrive in Bali and Attend a Legendary Dance at Batubulan Village
Bali is an island paradise on the Indonesian archipelago known for more than just the serene beauty but also the inspiring ambiance emanating from the historical culture. Your flight lands at Ngurah Rai International Airport, where your private transfer greets the family upon arrival. You make the brief journey to Sanur, the perfect town for parents and children due to a fine assortment of restaurants, bars, and private resorts spread across a thin stretch of beach protected by a colorful reef. The shoreline reaches approximately three miles along the east coast pressing against lush greenery hiding the local shops and cafes.
The scent of the sea blends with the aroma of white jasmine flowers. You continue to a performance known as the Barong and Kris dance, reflecting the eternal struggle between good and evil. Two men play a large lion figure known as Rangda who embodies demons with long fingernails and a drooping chest. The hero, Barong, is depicted by men wrapped in banana leaves wearing masks. In the different regions of Bali, Barong can take the shape of a wild pig, tiger, snake, dragon, or lion depending on which animal is more sacred to local lore. The battle ensues on stage exploring the epic struggle between the legendary figures. The entire family stands captivated by the movement, music, and story until at last, Barong is victorious.
What's Included:
Sanur – Explore the Traditional Sites of Bali on a Full Day Tour
Sanur – Visit Famous Rice Terraces, the Besakih Temple, and a Volcano
Sanur – Enjoy a Dolphin Watching, Visit Buddha Temple and Hot Springs
Sanur – Relish a Half-Day Surf Lesson with the Remaining Day at Leisure
Sanur – Delight in the Tropical Paradisiacal Island of Nusa Lembongan
Sanur – Discover Folklore and Tradition Cycling around Ubud’s Monuments
Sanur – Traverse the Southern Coast for Statues, Temples, and a Fire Dance
Sanur – Depart for Home
Trip Highlights
- Discover the depths of Hindu folklore on Bali when viewing the spectacular Barong and Kris Dance, as well as the Balinese Kecak and Fire Dance
- Embrace the fascinating cultural heritage of Bali featured in the art and architecture of Besakih Temple and Buddha Temples
- Delight in the thrilling chance to catch waves as a family during a private surf lesson at Kuta Beach
- Witness an enchanting panorama stretching over jungle, valleys, sea, and rice fields when visiting famous Bukit Jambul Rice Terrace
- Venture to the top of Kintamani Volcano for spectacular views and the sensational scenery looking over the twin lakes deep in the caldera
- Traverse the stunning architecture and fantastical folklore on display in the clifftop temple of Uluwatu Temple
- Learn about the connection of art inherent in Balinese culture inside Ubud Art Market where artisans craft handmade pieces reflecting local tradition
- Make a splash with the family along the shores of Nusa Lemgongan, a secluded island perfect for snorkeling and relaxing away from Bali’s bustle
- Enjoy time on the open sea in a traditional outrigger boat in search of friendly dolphin pods during a dolphin watching excursion
Detailed Description
Receive the warmest welcome upon your arrival in Bali during your 9-day family-friendly tour of the island’s sensational highlights. The idyllic tropical paradise features more than crystal clear waters and sparkling sand offering the family immersion into the epic history of Hindu and Buddhist culture, as well as the preserved natural splendor of the volcanos, jungles, and valleys. The family will experience the spiritual intensity of the island found in customary dances and historic statues. Bali is an irresistible package for the whole family with cultural villages, smiling artisans, and endless natural charm.
Your family adventure in Bali begins with your arrival at Denpasar Airport. You have nine days at a luxury resort overlooking the soft sands of Sanur providing comforts, attention to detail, and secure privacy. The culture inherent in island life invites you deeper into the island heritage immediately with a Barong and Kris dance performance in Batubulan Village setting the pace for the mixture of natural splendor and folklore the children will enjoy throughout your time on Bali.
Traditional sites on the island range from artisan villages like Celuk and Ubud Art Market to sensational temples like Pura Besakih Temple, Jagatnatha Temple, Buddha Temple, and Uluwatu Temple, as well as the opulent grounds of the former royal palace of Kertha Gosa. Experience the true beauty of Bali’s nature when visiting Bukit Jambul Rice Terrace and the hidden charms of long-tailed macaques wandering through the Monkey Forest around the collection of spiritual temples isolated beneath the canopy. The beaches and waters around Bali call to the family as well, offering plenty of snorkeling opportunities or chances to relax on the secluded sands of Nusa Lembongan.
A private surfing lesson allows the family another shared experience on the water with everyone learning to catch the rolling waves at Kuta Beach. The family will be enveloped by the intricate details of Balinese culture discovered around the various regions of the island such as when visiting the top of Kintamani Volcano, relaxing in the soothing hot springs at Banjar, witnessing dolphins breach the waters of the Indian Ocean, or wandering through the enchanting field of statues at Garuda Wisnu Kencana Culture Park. We work closely with the best Bali travel operators to ensure that you have a fully personalized trip of a lifetime.
Starting Price
$3,000 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 14 reviews
The hotel in Sanur was absolutely special! We highly recommend it. The resort in Ubud was also wonderful. The staff were great. We had no idea this town was such a vibrant place and would have loved more time to explore it, possibly from a walkable hotel.
Our guide and driver were wonderful and flexible when we needed to stop for a Diet Coke and iced cappuccino. We also felt that Zicasso's travel company was flexible with our changes as we went.
We did the Bali safari on our transfer day and it was a stop we really enjoyed.
Nice job, all involved!
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Zicasso's travel agent did a wonderful job of arranging seamless, complex transfers from Java to Gili Air to Ubud, Bali, and provided great guides, drivers, and advice, as well as a Wi-Fi hotspot and local currency on arrival. We did have an issue with hotels not reserved until a couple of days ahead and he promptly resolved the problem.
Our agent was a very responsive and prompt communicator. We would recommend!
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Team Zicasso,
Our trip to Bali was simply outstanding… we could not have asked for a more amazing vacation! Our highest compliments to our travel agent and the team he put together (our tour guide and driver) to make our vacation (a belated 50th birthday celebration) unforgettable. The travel company put together a top-notch itinerary with the most memorable excursions. From the sunset hike of Mount Batur to tours of rice fields and several temples, and three relaxing days in the Gili Islands, we could not have asked for more!
Our agent was a master communicator and planner who was always two steps ahead. Throughout the entire planning process, he was punctual, efficient, honest, and a problem-solver to boot. Just one example: I miscalculated our departure day by one day and did not realize it until close to the end of our trip. Instead of me trying to frantically rearrange flights etc., our agent, within 30 minutes of hearing my problem, had three viable options for me ready to go, without any interruptions to our schedule. Another very professional touch that showed his willingness to go above and beyond was his personally greeting us at each new hotel we stayed at to ensure the accommodations met our expectations.
I will definitely team up again with Team Zicasso and this company for future travel plans.
Sincerely,
Jeff H.
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The trip to Bali was absolutely outstanding. I can’t speak more highly of the team from an execution perspective or overall service; it was top-tier. By the time we left, it felt like I had made a mini family and it is a connection I will never forget.
The team was so accommodating, being on time for every single thing we needed, providing constant communication between us and the venue, explaining our credits and experiences, and even moving events around due to the rain. I really appreciated such a hands-on experience so far away from home, and also having some flexibility to venture out on our own.
The tours were amazing and a true embrace of the culture of Bali. I loved how we stopped for local food and shops, and I really think that is always what makes a great experience: local experiences you can bring home with you.
Zicasso's travel agent was such an amazing host and always a complete joy to be around; 10 days, with three cities, is a long time to keep high energy. They were also very accommodating when we decided to add things to our itinerary while we were there, like private surfing, accommodating our snorkeling needs, etc.
The travel specialist also learned what each of us enjoyed very quickly and was able to grab me a personal massage on the beach by four people (lol). We enjoyed some beers together. This was such a memorable experience, including all the pictures and videos he helped take to capture all our memories.
The travel agent also could not have been more accommodating with driving us around everywhere, including to some really late dinners. This made the experience so worth it because we felt safe and knew we had the right accommodations to explore at different times.
The travel consultant greeted us at the airport and at every location where we switched hotels and were introduced to a new city. The ease of navigating these changes was made so seamless and the upgrade on our hotel room was the nicest surprise ever! All the communication from start to finish was top-tier and extremely helpful! This included exchanging money for us so we didn’t have to worry at the airport. Small things like this make your travels so much easier, so you can just enjoy things without thinking. This is the true definition of luxury travel. This is my third time using Zicasso and this was the best-planned and most well-executed trip I have had.
Thank you all for everything!
All my love.
AA
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Zicasso’s travel specialist and his team were nothing short of amazing. First, planning the trip with him was a pleasure. We had multiple calls and Zoom meetings to refine and discuss our proposed itinerary. His knowledge of the area was invaluable as we made these decisions. After booking, his communication was superb. For example, we wanted to add a private boat day, scuba diving, and surf lessons. He helped us each and every step of the way. When we struggled with the website for visas, his team immediately stepped in and filled everything out for us and sent us the visas. Upon arrival late in the evening, he met us at the airport. This became a pattern as we moved all over Bali. As soon as we would emerge from our private, limo-like vehicle, he would be standing there with a handshake. He was available 24 hours a day during our entire trip. A simple text message to him would get me dinner reservations, late checkout, or early check-in at hotels, etc.
The hotels he selected were spectacular, and the rooms we received were often more of our own compound than a hotel room. Two places we stayed had multiple buildings as our accommodations.
The guides he hired for us were immediately like family members and our driver (who was with us for our entire two-week stay) was really good. Bali has some of the narrowest streets I've ever seen and he piloted our car with extreme skill. By the way, everyone spoke English like it was their first language.
The last detail I'll include (I could go on for pages and pages) was that the travel specialist provided us with a WiFi hotspot with unlimited data for our use during our entire stay, which proved invaluable.
We can't wait to return to Bali and we will definitely use this travel company again.
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From start to finish, our experience with Zicasso’s travel company was truly exceptional. Before booking our Bali trip, I did extensive research and spoke with at least seven agencies, but from my very first conversation with the travel specialist, I immediately knew this company was different.
What stood out most was their approach. Instead of launching into generic recommendations or trying to sell us a prepackaged itinerary, the travel specialist first asked us what we wanted from this trip. She wanted to know what we envisioned, what mattered most to us, and what kind of experience we hoped to have. She even asked whether I had done my own research and if I already had ideas about where we wanted to stay, which I deeply appreciated. That level of respect for a client’s own planning and preferences was something no other agency offered, and it spoke volumes about how thoughtfully they operate.
Most importantly, every recommendation the travel specialist made was centered around the fact that we were traveling with our 18-month-old. She carefully curated an itinerary that was luxurious, beautiful, and memorable, but also genuinely baby-friendly at every step. The accommodations were spectacular five-star properties, perfectly suited for a family with a young child, and every activity, transition, and destination was chosen with comfort, convenience, and family enjoyment in mind. They provided everything from cold water bottles daily to a baby seat for our young one. The travel specialist somehow managed to create a trip that felt indulgent and completely practical for traveling with a toddler. It was a rare balance and something we are incredibly grateful for.
And then there was our guide, who was simply extraordinary. We cannot speak highly enough of him. Traveling internationally with an 18-month-old can be demanding, but he took it upon himself to help care for and entertain our son in ways we never expected. He gave us the gift of being able to fully enjoy Bali, our meals, the sights, our experiences, and even simple moments like taking family photos because he was always there with warmth, patience, and genuine affection for our little one. He became so much more than a guide; he became part of what made this trip magical.
Our driver was equally wonderful. He was kind, attentive, and incredibly engaged with our son. In fact, our little one learned both of their names and frequently asked for them, often preferring their company over ours, which honestly says everything about how special they both were.
This wasn’t just a well-planned vacation. It was a deeply personalized, thoughtful, and unforgettable experience created by people who genuinely care about their clients. We left Bali with beautiful memories, immense gratitude, and the feeling that we were cared for every step of the way.
If you are considering booking with this agency, do so without hesitation. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine heart are unmatched. We could not recommend them more highly.
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