Bali is one of the most popular island destinations in the world, welcoming millions of visitors every year. coined as the Island of the Gods, Bali is brimming with natural wonders, from its mountain ranges to rice terraces to underwater reefs to stunning beaches. This Indonesian gem also has a wealth of cultural attractions, from its traditional crafts to its spiritual temples to its delicious food.

Every corner of this Indonesian island is hemmed, lined, and adorned by fascinating sites, as though the gods took a little bit more time weaving it together.

Here are some of the best places to visit and best things to do in this one-of-a-kind island paradise. Under some items, we also included links to Klook, where you can book tours or entrance tickets.

Belangrijk! If you’re booking two or more tours, it’s best to compare the stops first to check if there are repetitive items. You probably wouldn’t like to visit the same spot twice.

Wat is bedekt met deze gids?

Ubud and central Bali Tour
Uluwatu Temple
Lempuyang temple and east Bali Tour
Bali Instagram Tour
Alas Harum
Ulundanu Berata Temple
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Tanah lot Temple
Taman Ayun Temple
Sacred Monkey forest Sanctuary
Saraswati Temple
Kuta Beach
Seminyak
Nusa Penida
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
Pie Susu
Bali Coffee
Di Kubu Strawberry Picking
Balinese Batik
Shopping for Souvenirs
Balinese Cuisine
Important Reminders
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Ubud and central Bali Tour

Photos by Glenn Ituriaga and Kara Santos
Ubud is the heart and soul of Bali. Although it has become busier as more tourists flood in over the years, it remains the island’s cultural core. It has a lot to offer: breathtaking scenery, nature, more temples, and a quieter, more traditional atmosphere.

Although it is possible to stay in Ubud, most tourists visit only on a day tour. Klook has a lot of Ubud offers, but the two with the best itineraries are the following: a join-in shuttle service and a private tour package.

JOIN-IN shuttle SERVICE. This is a transportation service (with driver) only. It does NOT include entrance fees to each attraction and hotel pick-up/drop-off. but it will take you to key spots in Ubud.

PRIVATE tour PACKAGE. A private tour that includes hotel pick-up/drop-off, admission fees, and a bottled water. It has two more stops than the join-in shuttle service.

Here are the usual stops.

Tegenungan Waterfall

Tegalalang Rice Terrace (optional jungle swing experience)

Ubud Monkey Forest

Ubud Art Market

Elephant Cave (not included in the join-in shuttle service)

Tirta Empul holy Springs (not included in the join-in shuttle service)

✅ book THE JOIN-IN shuttle service HERE!

✅ book THE private tour HERE!

Uluwatu Temple

Pura Luhur Uluwatu is a Hindu sea temple that sits atop a cliff. It is one of the six key temples that make Bali’s spiritual pillars. The main temple is open only to worshipers. However, visitors are treated to a spectacular view of the sea from outside the temple.

The temple ground is visited by monkeys dwelling in the forest that surrounds it. These monkeys are known to snatch things from visitors so take care of your belongings, especially your accessories like sunglasses. There’s a cliffside pathway also that gives visitors different viewing points of the Indian Ocean, the tides, and the sunset. You need to wear sarong and sash to enter the temple ground. These are provided at the temple for free. the best time to go is early afternoon, just before the crowd thickens, as it is one of the best places to see the sunset on the island. In fact, the famous Kecak Dance, a Balinese art form, is performed daily starting at dusk, affording the audience to watch two beautiful masterpieces — the dance and the sunset.

At around 6 PM, Kecak (pronounced “ke-chak”) dance is performed daily on a cliffside open-air venue within the temple grounds of Uluwatu Temple. It is based on the epic Ramayana, focusing on how Rama and his brother rescued his abducted wife, Sita, with the help of the monkey king and his troops.

Kecak dance is characterized by the chanting and dancing of 75 men while the performers re-enact some of the scenes from the epic tale. It is recommended to go there early at least an hour ahead to secure a good spot. You can purchase your ticket in advance too.

Admission Fee: IDR 30,000

Kecak dance Fee: IDR 100,000

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 24/7 for worshipers

Kecak dance Schedule: Starts at 6:00 PM daily

Location: Uluwatu Temple, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali

Lines can be too long. but you can book your ticket in advance through Klook. You can also join a tour which includes a Kecak dance ticket via Klook. The tour package includes roundtrip transfers (hotel pick up and drop off) and tour driver.

✅ get KECAK dance TICKET ONLY!

✅ book ULUWATU tour + KECAK dance TICKET!

Lempuyang temple and east Bali Tons

Lempuyang temple has been a favorite among Instagrammers because of its iconic gate of Heaven, which frames the majestic Mt. Agung in the background. but this temple, more formally called Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang, is definitely more than just a selfie spot. Standing on the slope of mount Lempuyang, it is one of the six holiest places in Bali, which are believed to maintain the spiritual balance in the island.

If you want to take the photo at the gate of Heaven, prepare to wait for a long time, unless you’re visiting early. You can book a private SUNRISE tour on Klook, which also includes a stop at Virgin beach and Asah Hill. Sunset tour is also available.

If you’re not the early morning type, you can also book a regular DAY tour with stops at Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung water palaces. Join-in and private options are available for this.

Belangrijk! If you’re also going to book the BALI INSTAGRAM tour (see next item), these tours might feel repetitive because they both make a stop at Lempuyang Temple. It’s best to choose just one.

✅ book A SUNRISE/SUNSET TOUR!

✅ book regular DAY TOUR!

Bali Instagram Tour

Image provided by Klook
For Instagrammers, Bali is a gift that keeps on giving. Every corner is bursting with IG-worthy attractions.

Klook offers an Instagram tour, which lets you see and be photographed at the island’s most picturesque spots. You will be joined by an experienced photographer who knows the best spots and angles! The tour package includes hotel pickup and drop-off, English-speaking driver, entrance fees, parking fees, and service fee for the photographer. You can choose between BALI IG TOUR, NORTH BALI IG TOUR, and UBUD IG TOUR.

That said, please take some time to appreciate the attractions that you will visit fully by learning more about them. At the end of the day, Bali is rich in culture and history, and is definitely more than just a backdrop.

✅ check itinerary or RESERVE A SLOT HERE!

Alas Harum

Photos by Glenn Ituriaga and Kara Santos
The town of Ubud is hemmed by dense forest and rice paddies. aside from being the cultural and art center of Bali, incorporating agriculture in tourism has become popular in the central region. Alas Harum is one of those places that promote agro-tourism. The place offers coffee experience — coffee testing and coffee store — and extreme activities.

The super extreme swing took my breath away! There are three types of swings: super extreme swing, super swing, and couple swing. other activities are flying fox and sky bike. Note: as of writing, flying fox (zip line) is under maintenance. If you want to try the swing, you will be strapped in safety harness so it’s better to wear pants or shorts. For photo aesthetic, you can rent a wrap-around train skirt or wear kimono-type outerwear.

Aside from the adrenaline-pumping activities, the whole place has various Instagram-ready spots.

Admission Fee: IDR 50,000/pax

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Other Services: IDR 150,000/pax (Extreme Swing); IDR 200,000/pax (Super extreme Swing); IDR 300,000/couple (Couple Swing); IDR 150,000/pax (Sky Bike); IDR 300,000/couple (Couple sky Bike)

Location: Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang District, Gianyar Regency, Bali

You can combine Monkey Forest, Alas Harum, and Tegalalang Rice Terraces in a day trip through Klook. This includes roundtrip transfers to/from Kuta.

✅ book THIS tour HERE!

Ulundanu Berata Temple

Photos by Kara Santos
Located on the shores of Lake Bratan in Tabanan, Pura Ulun Danu Bratan (or simply Pura Bratan) is a major Hindu Shaivite water temple. just like the other water temples Uluwatu and Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu Beratan offers a dreamy tableau when the tide is high and the lake water borders the temple on all sides. The usually foggy Bedugul mountain range gives it a mystic vibe. but unlike the two sea temples that are characterized by roaring waves, Pura Bratan is a picture of calmness and serenity.

Aside from admiring the temple, you can also appreciate the garden and the beautiful blooms dotting the temple grounds. There are also areas that are perfect for photo sessions. If you want to go beyond the temple grounds, you can rent a speedboat or paddleboat to explore the lake.

Admission Fee: IDR 50,000 (Adult); IDR 25,000 (Child)

Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 24/7 for worshipers

Other Services: IDR 35,000/30mins (Water Duck Bike, 2 pax); IDR 75,000/30mins (Paddleboat, 5 pax); IDR 150,000/round (Speedboat, 5 pax)

Location: Danau Beratan, Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan Regency, Bali

If you want to visit Ulundanu Berata and see the sunset at Tanah Lot, Klook is offering a tour (private or join in) that has them in the itinerary. You will also get to visit a UNESCO cultural Heritage site — Jatiluwih Rice Terraces.

✅ book YOUR SLOT HERE

Garuda Wisnu Kencana

This vast cultural park, simply called GWK, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and his mythical mount Garuda. The development of other facilities and attractionsIn het park is nog steeds aan de gang, maar bezoekers zullen nog steeds worden behandeld voor architecturale wonderen zoals het meest prominente beeld in het park – het standbeeld van Garuda Wisnu Kencana.

Foto’s van Asta Alvarez en Kara Santos
Het gigantische beeld van Vishnu met Garuda is ontworpen door Nyoman Nuarta en is voltooid in juli 2018 en gelanceerd in september van hetzelfde jaar. Torenhoog op 121 meter is het ongeveer 30 meter groter dan het vrijheidsbeeld. Het meesterwerk staat op een gebouw dat is gepland om een ​​museum, een restaurant en een kijkgalerij te huisvesten.

Het park is enorm, ongeveer 60 hectare. Als u voor de tijd wordt ingedrukt of als u gewoon de ervaring wilt, kunt u een fiets huren of een golfkar rijden. Elektronische scooters en segways zijn ook beschikbaar.

Parking Toeslag: IDR 110.000-125.000

GWK-standbeeld omhoog: IDR 150.000

Openingstijden: 8:00 – 21:00 uur

Andere diensten: IDR 20.000 / HR (Fietsverhuur); IDR 60.000 / 30 minuten (e-scooter huur); IDR 60.000 / 15 minuten (Segway Rent)

Locatie: Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan, Kuta Selatan, Badung Regency, Bali

U kunt uw ticket van tevoren boeken bij KLOOK!

✅ Haal je ticket hier

TANAH LOT TEMPLE

TANAH LOT betekent “Land in the Sea”. De tempel ligt op een eilandje, op 300 meter van de kust van Beraban, Kederi in Tabanan. Pura Tanah Lot is een van de meest iconische afbeeldingen van Bali. Er wordt ook gezegd dat het de meest gefotografeerde is. Het wordt sterk beschouwd, als een van de zeven zeemplanten die de kust OB Bali zemen, met name de zuidwestkust. De tempel is alleen open voor aanbidders, maar bezoekers kunnen genieten van de schilderachtige omgeving van de tempel.

Net als Uluwatu-tempel staat het voor de Indische Oceaan en biedt het een adembenemend uitzicht op de zonsondergang. Veel toeristen kudden gedurende deze tijd naar de plaats. De meest rustige tijd om te gaan is vroeg in de ochtend en tijdens het hoge tij. Bij eb-tij kunt u in de buurt van de tempel gaan en sommige foto’s maken, naar de heilige lente gaan en de heilige slang (zee slangen) zien. De straten die naar de tempel leiden, zijn bekleed met souvenirwinkels en restaurants.

Toegangsprijs: IDR 60.000 (volwassen); IDR 30.000 (kind)

Openingstijden: 7:00 – 19:00 uur

Locatie: Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali

Als je de zonsondergang bij Tanah Lot wilt bekijken, kun je lid worden van een groepsrondleiding die Roundtrip-transfers bevat (Hotel Pick Up en Drop Off). Afgezien van Tanah Lot, maak je een stop bij Taman Ayun-tempel en Alas Kedaton.

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Taman Ayun-tempel

Pura Taman Ayun is een van de meest populaire tempels in Bali. Locals en buitenlandse toeristen worden getrokken tot zijn verzameling van prachtige tempels die zijn gekenmerkt door waterpartijen. Taman Ayun betekent “Tuin tempel in het water”. De levende erfenis van het Mengwi-rijk, deze familie-tempel is ook een van de zes koninklijke tempels in Bali.

Toegangsprijs: IDR 20.000

Openingstijden: 9:00 – 17:00 uur (dagelijks)

Locatie: Jalan Ayodya No.10, Mengwi, Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali

Als u Taman Ayun Temple, Jatiluwih Rice-terrassen, Ulun Danu Beratan-tempel, en Tanah Lot in uw dagtrip-route wilt, biedt KLOOK een pakket dat ze allemaal omvat, inclusief een gids en roundtrip-transfers.

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Heilig Aap Forest Sanctuary

Dit is een natuurlijk bosreservaat voor en de natuurlijke habitat van meer dan 1000 Balinese langstaart apen in Ubud, Bali (vanaf april 2019). Deze apen zijn onderverdeeld in 7 verschillende troepen: Tempelgroep, Selatan Group, Cemetery Group, New Forest Group, Central Group, Michelin Group en East Group. Ze dwalen vrijelijk en zijn niet agressief zolang je ze niet provoceert of ze triggeert. Vermijd ze aan te raken, het directe oogcontact te geven en abrupt bewegen; Ze kunnen deze acties interpreteren als een uitdaging of bedreiging.

Pura Dalem Agung is een van de drie hindoe-tempels in het heiligdom. Het is de belangrijkste tempel. De andere twee zijn Pura Beji en Pura Prajapati. Het Forest Sanctuary is zeer bereikbaar omdat het zich in de buurt van het stadscentrum bevindt.

Toegangsprijs: IDR 80.000 (