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? Home to beautiful beaches and a bevy of luxurious villas and resorts, the southern side of Bali is made for a relaxed tropical getaway.
Located just 11.4 km from the international airport, Jimbaran presents many natural wonders for active travellers. Families will love Jimbaran for its quieter, laid-back atmosphere. It’s just as perfect for a group of friends seeking a tranquil time catching up while enjoying the island life. Couples and honeymooners too, will appreciate the slower pace that’s perfect for a romantic time.
Villa Kapungkur presents the perfect setting for a serene getaway, putting you in proximity to Jimbaran’s wonderful attractions. Save our three-day itinerary here and start planning your dream Bali holiday, ASAP!
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.
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. These structures have been carefully restored and thoughtfully furnished with antique and heritage pieces in every area.
The property is also fully-staffed: the villa team includes a villa manager, housekeepers, security staff and an on-request personal chef to help you with any requests that you may need throughout your stay. For instance, you can enjoy having a pre-stocked pantry, for a small service fee. Be sure to give the villa team your shopping list in advance to do the grocery run for you even before you arrive.
Day 1: Spa away or try Go karting
If you arrive at Villa Kapungkur early before the 3pm check-in, drop your bags and then go out to explore! Head to Jimbaran Hub, just 400m away (a 5-minute walk) from the villa. 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 a Go Kart track within Jimbaran Hub; this race track 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 (2.2km away), 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.
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. Villa Kapungkur guests will enjoy a curated “surprise” menu featuring fresh seasonal produce.
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The restaurant’s expert team is led by chef-owner Kevin Cherkas, who has honed his skills working at notable Michelin-starred Spanish restaurants including El Bulli, Arzak and La Broche, as well as chef Daniel Boulud’s esteemed Daniel restaurant in New York. This stylish restaurant-bar serves a menu that combines Spanish-style tapas (small plate dishes), cocktails and desserts, all expertly crafted with fresh ingredients sourced across Indonesia. Enjoy creative recipes and comfort food made to be shared, with each dish a perfect balance of tropical flavours and textures.
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.
Day 1: Enjoy the villa life
After a satisfying meal, it’s time to be ensconced in the comforts of your villa. Explore the property’s many beautiful spaces, from a Gebyok room named after its 100 year-old, hand-carved door to the Javanese-style Kimasan and Gladak rooms.
Modern amenities come in aplenty too. This includes a spacious and air-conditioned media room that’s made for rest and relaxation. This entertainment den also features a fabulous aquarium of tropical fish, sure to thrill the little ones. Sink into one of the deeply cushioned sofas, kick back and relax, and watch a blockbuster movie with your travel companions on the Smart TV.
Day 2: In-villa breakfast
Wake up in a four-poster bed and enjoy a leisurely breakfast, which is included in the Villa Kapungkur nightly rate. You can also do a “floating breakfast” (for a small additional fee) at the pool, and have your meal floating on a tray next to you.
Make your way through the flower-filled water garden, to visit the beautiful 15m-long pool that’s reminiscent of a river in the jungle. It’s fed by a tranquil waterfall and bordered by a wide stone terrace where you can laze on the spacious daybeds in the sunshine or seek shade under a pergola. Then pick up a book or stream your favourite series, and kick back in a lazy chair.
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Need a quick caffeine kick? Get your daily coffee from the villa’s 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 Caribu Coffee & Friends (3.6km), while on your way to your next stop: Jimbaran Beach!
Day 2: Jimbaran Beach
What’s a villa stay in Jimbaran without a visit to Jimbaran Beach? Have a memorable time learning to ride the exhilarating waves that Bali is known for. Let the experts at Jimbaran Surf School (2.5km away) take you through the steps while having a safe and fun time.
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Menega Cafe (2.5km away) is a good spot to visit for lunch and mid-afternoon snacks, in between the water sports. Located within the Four Seasons Resort, this venue is also just steps away from Jimbaran Beach. Another venue situated in the resort is Sundara (1.9km from the villa), a sultry beach club by day and a fine-dining destination by night; it also boasts Bali’s longest beachfront pool. The dinner menu presents bold international flavours to complement the fiery sunset views. Every dish, including desserts, is layered with an element of wood, smoke or fire.
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Other recommended restaurants nearby include Balique (3.3km away), 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. L’Osteria Pizza e Cucina Jimbaran (2.9km) is also nearby; it’s the Jimbaran outpost of an Italian restaurant chain that serves sourdough Neapolitan pizzas and home-style pastas.
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If you prefer to venture further away from the villa, why not consider a day trip to Uluwatu Temple (12.2km away) for sunset views? Balanced on the edge of a rocky cape, this 11th-century landmark features grey volcanic stone glowing with the radiant colours of the setting sun, and will leave you with a lasting memory of spiritual Bali. Don’t miss the Kecak fire dance, performed daily at 6pm at the amphitheatre.
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The top clifftop clubs in the area include Single Fin (16.2km away from Villa Kapungkur), one of Uluwatu’s hippest clifftop bars and live entertainment spot. Non-surfers can kick back on the huge deck and enjoy watching the pros riding the waves below. Food includes hearty salads and delicious pizzas to share, pasta, satays, nachos and more.
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, available on request? Enjoy this ultimate indulgence for just a small service fee and the cost of ingredients. The chef can whip up all manner of dishes from European classics to authentic Indonesian recipes, tailored to your dietary preferences. He can also prepare a delicious seafood spread on the barbecue grill in the villa, which you can enjoy by the pool.
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.
Day 3: Morning yoga and massage
Good morning beautiful people! Make the most of Villa Kapungkur’s beautiful garden area. One of its focal points is a Balinese-style pavilion that appears to float above the pond, accompanied with the sound of a soothing waterfall nearby, and an abundance of lush cascading greenery. It’s the perfect spot for a calming yoga and meditation session. You can also treat yourself to a Balinese massage in the comforts of this tranquil environment; ask the friendly villa team to arrange for a masseuse at an additional fee.
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 (2.6km away) and Sidewalk Jimbaran (2.4km), which open 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 (3.6km) 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.
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, such as Melasti Beach (9.2km from Villa Kapungkur), a snorkelling and swimming spot framed by rugged limestone cliffs. It’s lined with beach clubs like Palmilla (9.5km) where you can enjoy Mediterranean fare and outdoor pool, and Sundays Beach Club (8.6km), 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 (10km away), 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. We’ll recommend visiting the uber cool Savaya, which draws a crowd keen to dance the night away, and is perched on a rugged cliff that’s 100m above the Indian Ocean.
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 (4.5km away from Villa Kapungkur) 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.
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 (3.5km away), 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.
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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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