Things to do
in Bali for every type of holiday...
There are many things to do in Bali for the active
and the somewhat less active traveller.
The
Bali landscape offers ideal adventure tours such as rafting and hiking,
while the cultural centre Ubud has many courses that travellers can
join to create more understanding about the daily life of the friendly
Balinese.
Here is a list of things to do in Bali so you can
experience the beautiful island to the fullest...
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hiking:
The mountainous landscape in Bali offers ideal opportunities to go
hiking.
A mountain that is visited a lot is Gunung Batur, however the
sacred Gunung Agung and many others are climbed as well and this is
mostly done early in the morning so you are rewarded with a
unforgettable sunrise...
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diving and snorkelling: Bali is an ideal island for diving and snorkelling where you can many
species of marine life such as nudibranchs, white tip sharks, manta
rays, barracudas, turtles. Most of the diving and snorkelling spots are
located on the east coast of Bali and accessible together with dive
operators or traditional fishermen...
 Surfing:
Bali is popular for its great waves. The famous surf beaches
are located around Kuta and Uluwatu, but for the die hard surfers there
are also deserted beaches. Surfing lessons are possible as well. I had
a great surfing
lesson in Kuta and now I can’t wait to jump on my board
again…
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Cruises: There are many options to choose from if you are
feeling like spending the whole day on the water. Many cruises offer
fun activities such as snorkeling, a ride on a banana boat, visit to an
island and not to forget the delicious lunch buffet. Cruise operators
are mostly be found in Sanur and Nusa Dua.
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Water sports:
When you are tired of lazing at the resort pool there are other things
to do in Bali that will give a boost to your energy level such
para-sailing, jetskiing, banana boat, deep sea fishing and even the
underwater experience Seawalker where you have tropical fish eating out
of your hand.
Most of the water sports can be arranged at the hotels at
Sanur, Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua or you can ask the boatmen waiting on
the beach.
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Dolphin tour:
An unforgettable experience is going on a Dolphin tour in Lovina. These
dolphins gather together every morning around the reef. Don’t be
surprised if you see them suddenly swimming next to your boat. The
tours can be arranged in the villages at Lovina and leave when the
stunning sunrise just starts to begin...
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Rafting:
There are 3 places in Bali which are perfect for rafting: the Ayung
River with II-III rapids, the Melangit River with more than 30
falls and the Telaga Waja River where you slide along waterfalls, rice
terraces, winding gorges and the tropical rainforest. There are several
companies who offer various whitewater rafting tours...
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mountain biking:
One of the best experiences is biking downhill from Gunung Batur all
the way to the idyllic village of Ubud. Along the way you will pass
several types of vegetation, coffee and vanilla plantations, rice
fields and traditional Balinese villages where it looks as if time has
stood still...
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Sawah Walking:
One of our favourite things to do in Bali is to discover new walking
trails in Ubud. Ubud is ideally located in the hills which has resulted
into many great walking opportunities. Along these trails you can watch
the Balinese working in their fields or placing offerings in the many
shrines along the road...
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Bird Watching:
Just north of Ubud every day thousands of white Heron Birds return home
before sunset. You can watch them land in their nests so get your
camera ready. Bali Bird Walk organizes walking tours around Ubud where
over 100 species of birds are found such as the Java Kingfisher,
Scarlet-Headed Flowerpecker and many more...
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Golf: There
are 5 golf courses available on Bali with stunning views such as the
world famous Bali Handara Country Club in the cool mountains, the
Nirwana Bali Golf Club designed by Greg Norman with views on the sea
temple Tanah Lot or the Bali Golf and Country Club in Nusa Dua with
breathtaking views on the Indian Ocean...
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Courses:
There a whole range cultural things to do in Bali such as shadow puppet
making, play the gamelan, woodcarving, making jewellery, classical
painting, basketry, Balinese dancing, flute playing, offering, mask
painting, batik courses and even meditation and yoga classes...
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Parks:
There are several parks you can visit such as the Elephant Safari Park
in Taro, the Bali Bird Park in Batubulan (with the Reptile Park next
door), the Bali Orchard Garden north of Sanur, the Butterfly Park north
of Tabanan and the Botanical Gardens at Bratan Lake and Ubud...
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Waterbom Park Kuta:
This waterpark offers something for everyone with several pools for
young an old, 15 exciting waterslides(some with speeds of 60km/h), the
superbowl with centrifugal forces, euro-bungy which catapults you 9m
high, wall-climbing, restaurants and even a spa with reflexology and
several massage treatments...
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Horse Riding:
There are a couple of stables available where they organize horse
riding tours. The most famous one is the Umalas Equistrian Resort Bali
(contact@balionhorse.com) and there’s another one called Tarukan
Equestrian Centre (+62 361 747 06 44) Expect to pay around $30 US for
one hour horse riding through rice fields and along the beach.
For additional things to do in Bali have a look at
things
to see in Bali. There might be other activities that you
wouldn't want to miss...
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