Condé Nast TravelerJan 2
The Best Things to Do in Bali, the Island of the Gods
Temples, gardens, Old World monkeys, and surfing beaches all combine to keep the curious satisfied in Bali.
35 things in this story
- Pura Taman Pecampuhan SalaSightWater temple in Bangli, locals come for purification rituals
- Melasti BeachSightIts calm, turquoise waters are ideal for swimming, and there is usually a lifeguard on duty, making it a popular spot…
- Aling-Aling WaterfallSightAling Aling and the surrounding Secret Garden of Sambangan offer one of North Bali’s most rewarding waterfall…
- Sababay WineryPlaceWomen-owned, fair-trade winemaker offering tours and tastings
- Tibumana WaterfallSightPhotogenic waterfall with a curtain-like cascade
- Desa Potato HeadHotelHub for food, drink, and design in Seminyak
- John Hardy Ubud Workshop & ShowroomPlaceLet’s start with scale.
- Jatiluwih Rice TerracesSightEmerald-green landscape offering a reprieve from humidity
- Suluban BeachSightWest-facing beach in Uluwatu, a haven for surfers
- Campuhan Ridge WalkTrailScenic and tranquil walking path with views of rice fields
- Pura Ulun Danu BratanSight17th-century temple set against mountains and Lake Bratan
- Nyang Nyang BeachSightSecluded beach in Uluwatu with white sands and cliffs
- Gunung Kawi TampaksiringSight11th-century complex of courtyards and cliff-carved shrines
- Sukawati Art MarketMarketCheaper and quieter alternative to Ubud Market
- Banyu Wana Amertha WaterfallSightLesser-known waterfall in Northern Bali, hard to get to
- Mount BaturSightVolcanic marvel with Bali’s largest crater lake
- Pura Lempuyang LuhurPlace of worshipSacred seven-temple complex known for the Gateway to Heaven
- Tukad Cepung WaterfallSightPhotogenic waterfall inside a dark circular canyon wall
- Ubud Monkey ForestNature reserveMandala Suci Wenara Wana, also known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is a sanctuary located in Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali,…
- Beji Guwang Hidden CanyonAttractionCanyon with a river and natural pools
- Menjangan IslandSight"Menjangan" in Balinese and Indonesian means "Deer".
- Tegalalang Rice TerraceSightIconic rice terraces with stunning views
- Uluwatu TemplePlace of worshipIt is the only Balinese sea temple that is also one of the nine directional temples.
- Tirta EmpulPlace of worshipThe temple compound consists of a petirtaan or bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese…
- Banyumala Twin WaterfallsSightTucked deep in the lush North Bali highlands are the Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, a mighty pair of 11-story-tall falls…
- Pantai MelastiSight1.2-mile stretch of coastline with soft white sand
- Aling AlingSightWaterfall experience with lush jungle scenery
- Secret Garden of SambanganSightConnects four waterfalls: Kroya, Kembar, Pucuk, and Aling Aling
- Bukit PeninsulaNeighborhoodIt is traditionally considered to be the entire area south of Jimbaran beach.
- UluwatuNeighborhoodIt is home to the Uluwatu Temple.
- KroyaSightAs of mid 2023, it was inhabited by 119,953 people, and has the total area of 61.68 km2.
- John Hardy Kapal Bamboo Boutique & WorkshopPlaceBoutique and workshop for artisan-crafted jewelry
- SanurNeighborhood
- KembarSight
- PucukSight