Stop Googling Bali. Start actually planning it.
The complete family itinerary guide for 2 weeks in Bali with kids — built from our real trip with Maximus. Day-by-day plan, hotel picks at every budget, a restaurant guide, Bali-specific packing list, and real budget numbers. Everything in one printable PDF.
You’ve been researching Bali for weeks.
And you’re still not sure.
Bali has more content written about it than almost any other destination on earth. Which is part of the problem — because a lot of it contradicts itself, none of it is specifically for families with kids, and most of it was written by someone who hasn’t actually been there with a toddler.
“Is this villa actually good with kids?”
Reviews don’t tell you if the pool has a fence, if the staff can handle a toddler, or if the stairs are safe. We stayed there. We tell you.
“What do I actually need to pack for Bali?”
Not a generic packing list. A Bali-specific one — humidity, temple dress codes, mosquito reality, baby carrier vs stroller, what you can buy there vs what to bring.
This guide answers all of it — in one PDF.
Built from our real family trip. No guessing, no contradictions, no “it depends.” Just exactly what to do, where to stay, where to eat, what to pack, and what to budget.
What’s inside
14 pages. Everything your family needs
to plan and enjoy two weeks in Bali.
14-Day Day-by-Day Itinerary
Not a vague suggestion list — an actual day-by-day plan with morning, afternoon, and evening recommendations, driving times between areas, and honest notes on what’s kid-friendly and what isn’t.
- ✓Seminyak Days 1–3
- ✓Ubud Days 4–9 (the area that made us book the trip)
- ✓Nusa Dua Days 10–14
- ✓Day trip options for each area
- ✓What we’d do differently second time around
Where to Stay — 3 Tiers per Area
Budget, moderate, and luxury picks for Seminyak, Ubud, and Nusa Dua — with honest family-specific notes on each one. Not just star ratings. Real notes like “pool fence situation” and “breakfast worth the price.”
- ✓9 accommodation picks across 3 areas
- ✓Family-specific notes on each property
- ✓Direct booking links for each
- ✓The Airbnb villa we personally stayed at in Ubud
Restaurant Guide by Area
Family-tested restaurant picks organised by destination — not just a random list. Each pick includes what makes it good for families, what to order, price level, and whether it survived a toddler visit.
- ✓Seminyak restaurant picks
- ✓Ubud restaurant picks (including Dirty Duck & Warung Ibu Oka)
- ✓Nusa Dua restaurant picks
- ✓The best warungs (local cafes) for families
Bali-Specific Packing List
This is not a generic packing list. It’s written specifically for Bali’s humidity, temple dress code requirements, mosquito situation, uneven terrain, and the reality of traveling with kids in a tropical climate.
- ✓Why a baby carrier beats a stroller every time
- ✓Mosquito protection that actually works for kids
- ✓Temple dress code requirements
- ✓What to buy there vs what to bring from home
Budget Breakdown with Real Numbers
Daily budget ranges at three levels (budget, mid-range, luxury) plus a full cost breakdown with actual IDR and USD prices for accommodation, food, transport, activities, and tips.
- ✓What things actually cost in Bali in 2026
- ✓IDR vs USD conversions for common purchases
- ✓Money-saving tips that don’t sacrifice experience
- ✓Flight cost estimates from the US
Pre-Trip Booking Checklist + Travel Tips
Everything to book and do before you leave, organised by timeline (6 months → 1 week out), plus the essential Bali-specific travel tips you only learn from actually going with kids.
- ✓The Sacred Monkey Forest warning for families with toddlers
- ✓The Blue Bird taxi app (and why it matters)
- ✓Canang sari cultural respect guide
- ✓Apps to download before you land
A look at the itinerary
Every day is planned. Nothing is left vague.
Here’s a preview of what the 14-day itinerary looks like — specific enough to follow, flexible enough to make your own.
Seminyak
Arrive & Settle In
Seminyak
Tanah Lot Temple
Ubud
Arrive Ubud
Ubud
Tegallalang at Dawn
Ubud
Cooking Class Day
Nusa Dua
Uluwatu & Kecak Dance
Nusa Dua
Beach & Spa Day
Nusa Dua
Final Day & Depart
+ 6 more days fully planned in the guide — including waterfall day trips, the Monkey Forest warning, GWK Cultural Park, and more.
