Stay in the stunning Villa Kapungkur for an amazing time in Jimbaran and Uluwatu. Read our 4-day itinerary to find out more!
Regular Bali visitors may be well-acquainted with the popular neighbourhoods in Canggu and Seminyak. But why not get away from the crowds and head towards Jimbaran and Uluwatu, home to beautiful beaches and a bevy of luxurious villas and resorts, the southern side of Bali is made for a relaxed tropical getaway.
Jimbaran is Bali without the rush. It’s where you can experience the calm bays and grilled seafood cooking up by the beach, perfect for families, groups of friends, and couples looking to unwind a little.
Further down the coast, Uluwatu turns up the drama — picture clifftop views, surfers riding those crests, and sunsets that rarely disappoint. Days slip between beach clubs and hidden coves; nights tend to stretch out over good food and another round of G&T.
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Day 1: Arrival and Check-In
Get to arrive at your villa shortly after you land and grab your luggage; Villa Kapungkur is just a 26-minute drive away from the airport and 40 minutes for Cloud Nine Ungasan.
Feel like you’re stepping into a fairytale-like setting at Villa Kapungkur. It’s like a Claude Monet impressionist painting, but with a tropical twist. Step inside the villa to find an enchanting water garden, surrounded by a series of five bedrooms housed in historic buildings, each with its own story to tell.
If Villa Kapungkur feels like living in a storybook, Cloud Nine Ungasan is its modern counterpart. Think of it as being the celebrity’s getaway: exclusive, private, and amenities to impress. It’s set up for living that main character moment, with your bedroom looking out to the garden, ocean, and infinity pool. Not to mention the private chef, sauna, ice bath and hot tub with a projector screen; plenty of ways to relax and fully indulge yourself.
Both Villa Kapungkur and Cloud Nine Ungasan are fully-staffed: the team includes a villa manager, housekeepers, security staff and an on-request personal chef. You can also enjoy having a pre-stocked pantry for a small service fee; hand the team your shopping list in advance to do the grocery run before your arrival.
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Day 1: Spa Away or Try Go Karting
If you arrive at your villa early before the 3pm check-in, drop your bags and then go out to explore! Head to Jimbaran Hub: it features a jungle playground, jet bike and skate ramp, art hall and café that the whole family can enjoy visiting. Active adventurers will love that there’s also a Go Kart track that has everything to test your skills on the wheel.
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Need some leisure time to deal with jet lag? Check out Ayana Resort, which is home to a variety of wellness facilities and dining venues. This includes a huge 2.2ha spa with an ocean-facing aquatonic pool, which features 12 hydromassage stations with over 60 individual jet streams, micro bubbles, and geysers that massage joints and muscles.
Be sure to check out the resort’s Rock Bar, a cliffside venue that’s perfect for sunset cocktails. You can also consider visiting the nearby Kisik Restaurant and Lounge for drinks and a seafood barbecue feast while admiring the tremendous ocean views. Or return back to the villa, for our suggested next indulgence.
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Day 1: Dinner at Cuca
Now that you’ve worked up an appetite for dinner, it’s time for a memorable meal in the Island of the Gods. We’ll recommend making a reservation for Cuca ahead of your visit, for the VIP treatment. Hot tip: be here just before 6.45pm to catch splendorous sights of the sunset. Cuca’s bar area offers the perfect vantage point, overlooking the nearby Queen Beach.
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Day 1: Enjoy the Villa Life
After a satisfying meal, it’s time to be ensconced in the comforts of your villa. Explore Villa Kapungkur’s beautiful spaces, whether from a Gebyok room named after its 100 year-old, hand-carved door and the Javanese-style Kimasan and Gladak rooms to a more modern-tropical bedroom with warm wooden finishings that make you feel right at home.
If you want to keep things moving, Cloud Nine Ungasan is ready to kickstart your day at the gym or yoga deck, with a sauna and ice bath for recovery. If you’re ready to start the festivities, the third floor is where the bar puts your social skills into action, or take it down a notch by watching a rom-com movie while soaked in a relaxing hot tub.
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Day 2: In-Villa Breakfast
Wake up in a four-poster bed and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, which is included in the nightly rate. You can also do a “floating breakfast” (for a small additional fee) at Villa Kapungkur, and have your meal floating on a tray next to you.
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Need a quick caffeine kick? Get your daily coffee from the kitchen, which features a Nespresso coffee machine, as well as a blender you can use to whisk up a mid-morning smoothie. You can also pick up fresh brews from the Bull’s Coffee Jimbaran (3.1km away from Villa Kapungkur) and Tanah Uluwatu (3.4km away from Cloud Nine Ungasan), while on your way to your next stop: the beach!
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Day 2: Jimbaran Beach and Uluwatu Temple
What’s a Bali villa stay without a visit to the beach? Have a memorable time learning to ride the exhilarating waves that Bali is known for. Let the experts at Jimbaran Surf School take you through the steps while having a safe and fun time.
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Located within the Four Seasons Resort, Sundara (1.9km away from Villa Kapungkur) is a sultry beach club by day and a fine-dining destination by night; it also boasts Bali’s longest beachfront pool.
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Other recommended restaurants include Balique (3.3km away from Villa Kapungkur), which serves a café-style menu of fresh, healthy dishes of Indonesian and European origins within an open-side pavilion that blends Indonesian architecture with baroque decor. WAATU (1.8km away from Cloud Nine Ungasan) in Uluwatu is where everything is cooked over open flames — think yakitori, fire-kissed plates, and cocktails that lean just as creative as the food.
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Consider a day trip to Uluwatu Temple for a dose of culture. Perched on a rocky cape, it’s still one of the best sunset spots on the island. Prefer something more low-key? Swap it for a lazy afternoon at Melasti Beach nearby, where the water is clearer and the crowds feel a little less frantic.
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Head back home for a quick touch-up, then make your way to Savaya. Set high above the cliffs, it’s where the music’s good, the crowd’s polished, and the night tends to gather momentum without much effort.
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Day 2: Barbecue Dinner
Did we mention that all your meals (if you wish) can also be all prepared in-villa by a private chef? Enjoy a delicious seafood spread on the barbecue grill at Villa Kapungkur, or plan a pizza night with pies that come fresh from Cloud Nine Ungasan’s own gas-fired oven.
Then it’s time to retreat to the comforts of your own ensuite bedroom again. Draw the curtains, snuggle into your four-poster bed, and be fully rested for another beautiful day in Bali.
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Day 3: Morning Yoga and Massage
Good morning beautiful people! Make the most of Villa Kapungkur’s garden area. One of its focal points is a Balinese-style pavilion that appears to float above the pond, accompanied by the sound of a soothing waterfall nearby, and an abundance of lush greenery. It’s the perfect spot for a calming yoga and meditation session.
If you’re in the mood for air-conditioned comfort, Cloud Nine Ungasan’s indoor massage room naturally allows you to drift into a beautiful dream, just like you’re (literally) on cloud nine. No noise, no worries. Just a calming retreat and the best vacation you could ever have on a tropical island.
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Day 3: Shop a Lot and Sign Up for Fun Activities
You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to other fun activities to do, while in Jimbaran. Shop for souvenirs and island life items at Samasta and Sidewalk Jimbaran, which opens from 10am to 10pm. These shopping spots also feature restaurants and bars that you can check out.
For a change of pace from beach-hopping, why not sign up for a culinary class to learn authentic local recipes that you can recreate back home after your trip. Join your private chef for a trip to the local market to procure ingredients and learn about every step of the cooking process.
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Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is another attraction that families can consider visiting for an edu-tour. Learn more about the rich culture and history of the island while visiting iconic landmarks in the park, such as the 121m-tall Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue. You can also watch a range of traditional Balinese music and dance performances here.
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After you’ve had your fun at the park, you can visit family-friendly cafés in Uluwatu such as Tarabelle, and Soda Cafe for coffees and an afternoon tea session. These spots are also handily en route towards Sundays Beach Club and the beautiful beaches of the southern fringes of Bali.
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Day 3: Beach and Cocktails
Still dreaming of more time by the sea? Head towards the most southern tip of Bali to visit other beautiful sandy stretches. It’s lined with beach clubs like Palmilla where you can enjoy Mediterranean fare and outdoor pool, and Sundays Beach Club which offers everything from water sports, live music, ice bath sessions to daily sunset bonfires and movie screenings by the beach.
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Further down from Melasti Beach is Pandawa Beach, which is lined with lively seafood restaurants where you can enjoy the catch of the day; you might also meet the mischievous monkeys that live in the vicinity.
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Day 3: Dinner
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If your tummies are rumbling, located close to Cuca is another noteworthy dining venue you should visit. Head to Kayumanis Resto for a memorable Indonesian-style meal, with a local menu that spans flavourful recipes across the myriad islands of the archipelago. Surrounded by coconut palm trees, this beautiful restaurant is housed in a Javanese joglo-style building crafted using sustainably sourced hardwood, and designed in the style of a traditional family home.
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Day 4: Check Out
Your blissful Bali holiday comes to an end, but we’re sure you’ll be back soon enough! If you’ve still some time to kill before the flight, you could consider shopping at Jenggala Keramik, a local ceramic factory and showroom. Bring home drinkware, vases and other decorative pieces that will remind you of your wonderful time on the island.
If you’re doing a longer stay (lucky you!), you can consider joining Jenggala’s Paint A Pot activity, which will be fired in the on-site kilns and will be ready for collection in five to seven days. There’s also a take-home version of this activity, nicely packed in a box that you can bring back as a souvenir for the trip.
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