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Here’s a detailed travel plan for your trip from New York to Bali with a budget of $2500 USD for two people, from June 1 to June 10, 2025. I'll break down the itinerary by day, with flight, accommodation, and activity options at budget-friendly, standard, and high-end levels. Total Budget: $2500 USD (For 2 People) Day 1: June 1, 2025 Flight from New York to Bali Budget-Friendly Option: ~$900 total (e.g., Qatar Airways with one stopover in Doha) Standard Option: ~$1400 total (e.g., Singapore Airlines with one stopover in Singapore) High-End Option: ~$2000 total (e.g., Emirates Business Class with one stopover in Dubai) Flight Time: Approx. 22-24 hours including layovers Departure: Early morning or late evening departure from New York (JFK) Arrival in Bali: Arrive the evening of June 2, 2025. Day 2: June 2, 2025 Airport to Hotel Transportation: ~$15-$25 for a taxi or Grab (Bali's version of Uber). Budget-Friendly Accommodation: Ubud Sari Health Resort - $50 per night ($450 for 9 nights) Standard Accommodation: Kamandalu Ubud - $150 per night ($1350 for 9 nights) High-End Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Bali - $300 per night ($2700 for 9 nights) Dinner: Budget: Warung Biah Biah in Ubud ($10 for two) Standard: Bebek Bengil ($30 for two) High-End: Mozaic ($80 for two) Day 3: June 3, 2025 – Ubud Exploration Morning: Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary ($10 per person). Lunch: Budget: Sari Organik ($15 for two) Standard: Three Monkeys Ubud ($35 for two) High-End: Locavore ($75 for two) Afternoon: Visit Tegalalang Rice Terraces (Free; small donations are encouraged). Transport: ~$10 round trip using a taxi/Grab. Evening: Explore Ubud Market for souvenirs ($20 for budget-friendly souvenirs). Day 4: June 4, 2025 – Cultural Day Morning: Tirta Empul Temple for spiritual cleansing (Entry: ~$5 per person). Lunch: Budget: Warung Pulau Kelapa ($10 for two) Standard: Bridges Bali ($40 for two) High-End: Swept Away at The Samaya ($80 for two) Afternoon: Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) (Entry: ~$5 per person) Transport: ~$10 round trip by taxi/Grab. Dinner: Budget: Ibu Oka for Babi Guling ($10 for two) Standard: Padi Fine Dining ($40 for two) High-End: Kubu at Mandapa ($150 for two) Day 5: June 5, 2025 – Day Trip to Tirta Gangga Water Palace Morning: Leave early for a day trip to Tirta Gangga Water Palace (Entry: ~$3 per person). Transport: ~$30 for a private driver for the day. Lunch: At a local restaurant near Tirta Gangga ($15 for two). Afternoon: Return to Ubud. Dinner: Enjoy a quiet evening meal at the hotel or nearby Warung ($15-$40 for two depending on choice). Day 6: June 6, 2025 – Adventure Day (Mt. Batur Hike & Hot Springs) Morning: Mount Batur Sunrise Hike (~$60 per person for guided tour and transport). After Hike: Relax at Toya Devasya Hot Springs ($20 per person entry). Lunch: At the hot springs ($25 for two). Dinner: Budget: Ubud Night Market ($10 for two) Standard: Naughty Nuri’s Warung ($35 for two) High-End: CasCades Restaurant ($90 for two) Day 7: June 7, 2025 – Beach Day in Seminyak Morning: Transfer from Ubud to Seminyak (~$30 by taxi or Grab). Afternoon: Relax at Double Six Beach (Free). Lunch: Budget: Warung Nia ($15 for two) Standard: Sea Circus ($40 for two) High-End: La Lucciola ($80 for two) Evening: Visit Seminyak Square for some shopping and dinner. Dinner: Budget: Mad Pops for dessert ($10 for two) Standard: Merah Putih ($60 for two) High-End: Sarong ($120 for two) Day 8: June 8, 2025 – Tanah Lot & Uluwatu Temple Morning: Day trip to Tanah Lot Temple (Entry: ~$4 per person). Lunch: Local warung near Tanah Lot ($15 for two). Afternoon: Visit Uluwatu Temple for the sunset Kecak dance (Entry: $10 per person). Dinner: Jimbaran Bay seafood dinner. Budget: Warung Mina ($20 for two) Standard: Menega Cafe ($50 for two) High-End: Sundara at Four Seasons ($150 for two) Day 9: June 9, 2025 – Nusa Penida Day Trip Morning: Take a Nusa Penida day tour (Ferry tickets + tour: ~$50 per person). Lunch: At Nusa Penida ($30 for two). Evening: Return to Ubud. Dinner: Budget: Warung Lokal ($15 for two) Standard: Copper Kitchen & Bar ($40 for two) High-End: BLANCO par Mandif ($120 for two) Day 10: June 10, 2025 – Return Flight to New York Transport to Airport: ~$25 by taxi or Grab. Flight to New York: Similar to arrival cost depending on choice. Estimated Costs: Flights: Budget: ~$900 Standard: ~$1400 High-End: ~$2000 Accommodations (9 nights): Budget: ~$450 Standard: ~$1350 High-End: ~$2700 Food & Activities per day: Budget: ~$50-$75 for two Standard: ~$100-$150 for two High-End: ~$200-$400 for two Transportation: ~$100 total for taxi/Grab rides ~$100-$150 for day trip drivers Unexpected Expenses & Souvenirs: ~$100-$200 Total Breakdown: Budget-Friendly Trip: ~$2000 (flights, budget accommodation, meals, transport, activities, and souvenirs) Standard Trip: ~$3000 (slightly over budget, but manageable with adjustments) High-End Trip: ~$5500+ This plan offers flexibility based on your preferences, with options to keep the trip within or slightly above your $2500 budget!