Saturday 11 November 2017

What to Do in Bali Island, Indonesia?


Vimeloka | What to do in Bali? If you still don't know what to do in Bali, this is the right time to decide it. Known as Gods Island or Paradise Island, Bali is one of Indonesian Islands having awesome nature, such as volcanoes, rice fields that extend green, feature peace and serenity, as well as white sand and the beauty of the sea.

In Bali, you will find rich of artistry and cultural work as well. Bali also boasts dramatic dances and various cultural ceremonies, arts and beautiful and good quality of crafts. There are a lot of interesting things offered in this exotic island, such as numerous culinary and incredible experiences. Don’t worry about activities here! You will find any awesome activities like surfing, diving, trekking in the dense jungle, bungy jumping and more. That’s why Bali Island is very well-known in the world, and there are a lot of tourists around the world visiting this island. What to do in Bali Indonesia? Here we go:

  • Sanur Bali

Sanur Beach, credit photo: pridebalitour
Sanur Beach is one of the most popular beach sights in Bali. Offering calm sea waves and awesome sunrise view, Sanur Beach is situated in the east of Denpasar, right in Sanur Village. Calm Sanur Beach is appropriate for surfers, even a beginner surfer. In addition, Sanur Bali provides beach games and watersports, such as sea walker Bali, scuba diving and snorkeling.

The beauty of Sanur Beach is complete with the sunrise. The differentiation between Kuta Beach and Sanur Beach is Kuta Beach offering sunset, but Sanur Beach offering sunrise. Therefore, this beach is well-known as Sunrise Beach. This sunrise beach is 16 km and can be accessed from Ngurai Rai International Airport approximately 25-35 minutes’ drive depending on traffic flow.

  • Denpasar Bali

Bali Mangrove Forest, credit photo: kintamani

Denpasar Bali is one of attraction choices in Bali by offering interesting places to visit, such as Museum, Art Centre, Bajra Sandi Monument and Kumbasari Market. Kumbasari Market, previously called Pot Market (Peken Payuk), offers earthenwares, a plate made of soil (cubek), a bucket made of soil (paso), a mixer made of soil (penyantokan), a cup made of soil (coblon) and more. Therefore, this market is called Pot Market. Besides offering kitchen utensils, Kumbasari Market is often visited by travelers who want to purchase kind of crafts or authentic souvenirs handmade by local people. 

You will be pampered in this place as well by an eco-tour, which is Mangrove Attraction. One of the interesting things, when you visit this place, is a wooden bridge to access Mangrove Forest with a length of 1850 meters. This wooden bridge is used for travelers getting around enjoying an awesome Mangrove Forest. In this place, you can enjoy other facilities, such as canoeing/rafting along this area, bird watching, and other natural attractions. 

  • Ubud Bali

Ubud Monkey Forest, credit photo: bugbog(dot)com

What things to do in Bali? Don’t worry! You will be pampered with huge attractions and interesting activities, especially in Ubud Bali. Ubud Bali is very well-known for its arts and cultures because in Ubud Bali you can learn how to dance, paint and sculpting either wood or stone. In Ubud, there are plenty of dancing courses where travelers can play Bali authentic traditional instruments and Bali Dance. This place is also recognized for the beauty of natural views and terraced rice fields, called Subak by local people. 

Other interesting places for travelers are Monkey Forest Ubud, Petulu Village, Nyah Kuning Village, Elephant Cave, and Art Market Ubud. Monkey Forest Ubud as the most favorite attraction in Bali is a forest filled with long-tail monkeys. Then, Petulu Village located 15 minutes’ drive north of Ubud, is a habitat of long-neck cranes. When you visit Petulu Village, you will find cranes in the trees along Petulu Village area.

For travelers who want to experience Bali authentic atmosphere, the best choice is staying in Nyah Kuning Village. There is a great deal of tourist staying in this Nyah Kuning Village because of its uniqueness, culture, and beauty of nature and hospitality of local people. For those who want to feel something challenging, can visit Elephant Cave made in the ninth century. You will feel the dark atmosphere and stuffy as if you come in the mouth of evil. Then, for those looking for Bali authentic arts, Art Market Ubud offers numerous Bali authentic arts.

  • Kuta Bali

Kuta Beach, credit photo: crystalkuta
This tourism spot, Kuta Bali, is a center of tourism in Bali by offering well-equipped facilities according to travelers’ needs, such as a lot of hotel choices starting from affordable hotel price to expensive hotel price, shopping centers, recreation spots and sports facilities, such as Bungy jumping, water boom and more. Tourist attraction of this Kuta Bali is clean white sand, billow, stunning and romantic view to testify sunset, as well as surf beach for surfer lovers. That’s why this Bali Surf in Kuta Bali Beach becomes a favorite spot for surfers.

Kuta is never deserted even at night. Along this Kuta Road lined with dozens of shops and art shop, and next to Kuta Road is Legian Road providing anything you want to. For those who like shopping, at the edge of Kuta Road, there is a shopping center, called Kuta Square. 

  • Seminyak Bali

Seminyak Beach, credit photo: lingkunganhidup(dot)co
Seminyak Bali is one of well-known tourist destinations and as a home for kind of hotels, villas, restaurants and luxury spa with international standard. For those who like shopping, Seminyak offers boutiques and upscale shopping centers. In addition, Seminyak is recognized for sunset beach, where we can enjoy the beauty of sunset along Seminyak Beach.

In Seminyak, most people who visit this place enjoy sunbathing on the beach while pampering themselves with Spa facilities or just relaxing. Seminyak ambiance is a bit deserted comparing to Kuta. To access Seminyak, you can drive 15 minutes from Kuta. 

Those are things to do in Bali Indonesia. How about you? Do you have a plan to spend your holiday in Bali? You can share in the comment box below! ^^v

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Written by: Uswatun Hasanah
Vimeloka.com, Updated at: November 11, 2017