Top places to visit in Bali

• Tirta Empul

  Temple · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · entry IDR 50,000

  Tirta Empul is a Hindu water temple built around 960 CE over a natural spring believed, according to Balinese legend, to have been created by the god Indra to revive his poisoned troops. The site remains an active place of worship where…

• Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

  Nature · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · entry IDR 40,000

  Jatiluwih's rice terraces are among the most extensive and best-preserved in Bali, carved into the slopes below Mount Batukaru using the subak irrigation system — a cooperative water-management practice going back over a thousand years,…

• Uluwatu Temple

  Temple · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · entry IDR 50,000

  Ancient sea temple perched on a 70m cliff.

• Nusa Dua Beach

  Nature · 4.6 rating · about 3 h

  Upscale beach area with calm waters and manicured gardens.

• Gitgit Waterfall

  Nature · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · entry IDR 20,000

  Iconic 40m high waterfall in North Bali jungle.

• Tanah Lot

  Temple · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · entry IDR 60,000

  Iconic offshore temple formation and pilgrimage site.

• Ulun Danu Beratan

  Temple · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · entry IDR 75,000

  Iconic floating temple on Lake Beratan in the highlands.

• Monkey Forest Ubud

  Wildlife · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · entry IDR 80,000

  Nature reserve and temple complex home to long-tailed macaques.

• Tegallalang Rice Terrace

  Nature · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · entry IDR 25,000

  Famous terraced rice paddies using the Subak system.

• Garuda Wisnu Kencana

  Cultural · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · entry IDR 125,000

  Park dedicated to the giant statue of Vishnu riding Garuda.

• Finns Beach Club

  Nightlife · 4.5 rating · about 4 h · entry IDR 150,000

  Upscale beach club with multiple pools and live DJs.

• Seminyak Beach

  Nature · 4.5 rating · about 2 h

  Trendy beach with beanbag bars and upscale sunset dining.

Things to do

• Tanah Lot Temple Sunset Tour Sightseeing · 4 h · from IDR 228,000 per person
• Bali Surfing Lesson at Kuta Beach Water Sports · 2 h · from IDR 350,000 per person
• Ubud Kecak & Fire Dance Performance Cultural · 1 h · from IDR 150,000 per person
• Uluwatu Temple & Sunset Cliff Walk Cultural · 2 h · from IDR 200,000 per person
• Mount Batur Sunrise Trek Hiking · 6 h · from IDR 450,000 per person
• Nusa Penida Island Hopping Day Tour Sightseeing · 8 h · from IDR 650,000 per person
• Balinese Cooking Class in Seminyak Culinary · 4 h · from IDR 550,000 per person
• White Water Rafting on Ayung River Adventure · 2.5 h · from IDR 400,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Classic Bali Full-Day Ubud & Temples 12 h · from IDR 650,000
• Nusa Penida Full-Day Island Cruise 10 h · from IDR 550,000
• Bali East: Besakih + Lempuyang Gates of Heaven 11 h · from IDR 500,000

Where to stay in Bali

• Ubud about IDR 2,500 per night

  Cultural center with art, temples, and nature

• Seminyak about IDR 4,000 per night

  Upscale beach area with resorts and dining

• Kuta about IDR 2,000 per night

  Popular beach with budget accommodation

Hotels

• The Legian Bali 5-star · IDR 3,500,000 to IDR 12,000,000 per night
• Alila Villas Uluwatu 5-star · IDR 5,500,000 to IDR 20,000,000 per night
• Komaneka at Bisma 5-star · IDR 4,500,000 to IDR 14,000,000 per night
• The St. Regis Bali Resort 5-star · IDR 7,000,000 to IDR 18,000,000 per night
• COMO Uma Canggu 5-star · IDR 3,200,000 to IDR 9,500,000 per night
• Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan 5-star · IDR 9,000,000 to IDR 25,000,000 per night

Where to eat

• Ku De Ta Modern Asian, Seafood, Australian · about IDR 450,000 per person
• Single Fin Bar & Restaurant Western, Seafood, Mexican · about IDR 200,000 per person
• La Plancha Beach Bar Spanish, Mediterranean · about IDR 250,000 per person
• Warung Sobat Balinese, Indonesian · about IDR 35,000 per person
• Mama San Asian, Southeast Asian, Singaporean · about IDR 350,000 per person
• Warung Teges Babi Guling Balinese · about IDR 50,000 per person
• Mozaic Restaurant Gastronomique French, Indonesian, Fusion · about IDR 850,000 per person
• Naughty Nuri's Warung Indonesian, International · about IDR 200,000 per person

Getting around

• Car Rental Self main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Ride Hail main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Scooter Rental main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Walking

  Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.

Safety and scams to avoid

• Scooter rental damage claim

  Kuta · Sanur · Canggu rental shops

  Pre-existing damage is invoiced when you return the scooter — often Rp 2–5M.

  How to avoid it: Video the scooter on pickup. Rent only via your hotel.

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