Thank you! I'm glad you liked the itinerary. Yes, we can certainly adjust the plan to have you stay in Ubud for the entire 7 nights at the same hotel. This will make your trip more relaxing and convenient without the need to change accommodations. Here’s how the revised itinerary could look with Ubud as your base:
Day 1: Saturday – Arrival in Bali & Ubud
With this version, you’ll be based in Ubud the entire time and can take day trips to explore different birding hotspots on the island. You’ll also get to experience Bali’s culture and natural beauty without the hassle of changing hotels. Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything!
Day 1: Saturday – Arrival in Bali & Ubud
- Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar).
- Transfer to Ubud (1 hour drive).
- Settle into your hotel in Ubud (recommendations: Alila Ubud, The Ubud Village Resort & Spa, or Maya Ubud Resort).
- Evening Birding: Explore Saraswati Temple and the surrounding rice paddies for early sightings of Yellow-vented Bulbul, Asian Black Drongo, and Common Myna.
- Overnight in Ubud.
- Morning: Visit Tegalalang Rice Terraces, where you can see Java Sparrows, Javan Mynas, and Eurasian Tree Sparrows.
- Lunch in Ubud.
- Afternoon: Walk the Campuhan Ridge Walk and spot birds such as Purple Herons, Crested Serpentine Terns, and Red-vented Bulbuls.
- Evening: Visit Ubud Monkey Forest, where you might also spot Brahminy Kites and Asian Palm Civets.
- Overnight in Ubud.
- Early morning: Drive to West Bali National Park (about 2.5 hours).
- Spend the day birdwatching in the park. You can see:
- Bali Mynah (Leucopsar rothschildi), Yellow-crested Cockatoo, Pacific Swallow, and coastal species like Brown Noddy and Little Tern.
- Bali Mynah (Leucopsar rothschildi), Yellow-crested Cockatoo, Pacific Swallow, and coastal species like Brown Noddy and Little Tern.
- Lunch in the park.
- Return to Ubud by evening.
- Overnight in Ubud.
- Morning: Visit Lake Tamblingan and Lake Buyan in the Bedugul Highlands (about 1.5 hours drive).
- Expect to see species like Common Moorhen, Javan Pond Heron, and migratory Lesser Adjutant.
- Expect to see species like Common Moorhen, Javan Pond Heron, and migratory Lesser Adjutant.
- Lunch at a restaurant with views of the lakes.
- Afternoon: Explore the Munduk area, where you can see highland species such as White-headed Bulbul and Mountain Tailorbird.
- Evening: Return to Ubud.
- Overnight in Ubud.
- Morning: Drive to Sangeh Monkey Forest (about 1 hour from Ubud), where you can spot Cinnamon Bittern, Ashy Tailorbird, and Common Tailorbird.
- Lunch in the Sangeh area.
- Afternoon: Continue to Mount Batukaru (about 1 hour from Sangeh). Explore the rainforest and look for species like Red-whiskered Bulbuls, Long-tailed Shrikes, and the Bali Eagle.
- Evening: Return to Ubud for a relaxing evening.
- Overnight in Ubud.
- Early morning: Head out early to Bali Barat National Park (2.5 hours from Ubud).
- Spend the day exploring the park, looking for species like Ruddy Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, and the rare Bali Starling.
- Lunch in the park.
- Afterward, explore Menjangan Island for coastal and migratory bird species.
- Return to Ubud by evening.
- Overnight in Ubud.
- Morning: Visit Gianyar's rice paddies and wetlands, where you can spot birds like Black-winged Stilt, Cattle Egret, and Oriental Pratincole.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Gianyar.
- Afternoon: Explore Gianyar’s Bird Sanctuary or visit nearby areas for more bird sightings.
- Evening: Return to Ubud for a relaxed final evening.
- Overnight in Ubud.
- If you have a late flight, you could enjoy a peaceful morning in Ubud doing some last-minute birdwatching or simply relaxing.
- Transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your departure.
With this version, you’ll be based in Ubud the entire time and can take day trips to explore different birding hotspots on the island. You’ll also get to experience Bali’s culture and natural beauty without the hassle of changing hotels. Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything!