Uluwatu and the Bukit Peninsula are famous for surf, cliffs, and beach clubs, but a day trip with a private driver opens up the rest of Bali from this southern base.
The Bukit Peninsula beach circuit is an easy half-day trip. Visit Padang Padang, Suluban (Blue Point), Bingin, Dreamland, and Nyang Nyang without the hassle of finding parking at each cliff-access beach.
Ubud is about 90 minutes from Uluwatu, making it a comfortable full-day trip. The cultural contrast between the surf-focused Bukit and the artistic, spiritual Ubud makes for an enriching experience.
GWK Cultural Park is just 15 minutes from most Uluwatu hotels and houses the massive Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue. Combine it with Jimbaran seafood dinner for a short but memorable afternoon.
For adventure seekers, the East Bali trip from Uluwatu passes through scenic southern coast roads before heading northeast to Lempuyang and Tirta Gangga. Allow a full day with an early start.