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.
Emerald-green landscape offering a reprieve from humidity
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