This is an area of great natural beauty. The focus point of the area centres on the three crater lakes of Bratan (Beratan), Buyan and Tamblingan, and the nearby botanical gardens. The whole area is at an altitude of 700 metres or more, with the tallest mountain peaking above 2,000 metres. It can be distinctly chilly here.
Book nowLocal people say that the Nusa Islands are the perfect place to see what Bali was like 20 years ago before it became a tourist hotspot. And it’s really true: the Nusa Islands have such a raw beauty that you won’t believe your own eyes!
Book nowThis active volcano in Bali, Indonesia, is located at the center of two calderas. Mount Batur, which last erupted in 2000, is located one and a half hours from Ubud by car, and is a popular hiking spot. It’s recommended to make the hour-long climb in the early hours so you can reach the peak in time for sunrise. Just note that visibility may be limited during the rainy season between December and March.
Book nowIn the summer of 2016, Berty and I basically did a tour around Indonesia. We visited Berty’s family in Jakarta, had a mountain retreat in Malang, and beach-hopped on West Timor. In the end, we met up with our friends for a last hurrah in Bali. During our stay in Bali, Berty and I sat with our lovely host Polyn on her tropical porch and asked her all about what we should see. We wanted to know all the CLASSIC Bali stops, even the tourist-y ones. She gave us great suggestions: Kuta Beach, The Monkey Forest Sanctuary, and Tirta Gangga to name a few. However, our favorite suggestion was Tegalalang Rice Terraces located in Ubud, Bali. This was a brand new experience for us and we were eager to see it with our own eyes!
Book nowWith so many “Bali Swings” out there, simply finding the official and original one that started off this craze can be harder than you’d think.
If you are looking for the insta-famous one, then head to the Bali Swing Ubud. You’ll know you’re at the right place because it is a big operation being sold throughout Ubud and comes with the biggest ticket price.
Uluwatu Temple is located at the southernmost tip of Bali. We hopped on a cab who agreed to bring us to Uluwatu, dinner at Jimbaran and back to Kuta for Rp250, 000. Entering into the temple will cost you Rp15,000 and you will be given sarong and sash if you're wearing shorts. Anything below the knee is fine. In the temple you will find monkeys, monkeys and more monkeys. These are extremely aggressive monkeys who will grab anything even non food items like hats, towels, toys, camera. Hold on to your things very tight because once they get it, that's the end of it. The temple is breathtakingly located on a cliff plunging down to the sea. Very beautiful and very dangerous. Please don't go beyond the walls. The must do here is to watch the Kecak & Fire dance. Ticket is Rp 70, 000 and you will get the story outline in various languages (incl. English, Chinese, Japanese, etc). The best (and safest) place to sit is right at the top. There will be fire so being on ground level is quite dangerous.
Book nowTanah Lot Temple in Bali, Indonesia is a must-see attraction and one of the major attractions in Bali. It's known for its striking location on a rocky cliff by the sea, especially during sunset. Some say the temple is worth visiting in the evening to see the sky turn gold above the water at sunset. Others say it's a good place to watch the sunset and that there are no monkeys.
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