I’ve written a lot about Bali so far, and in all of them I said, don’t go to Bali just for the sun and the sea.. Exploring the natural beauties, learning new things like yoga and surfing, trying fun activities and water sports, watching the palm views in the infinity pools, relaxing with a Balinese massage, whatever you can think of during your Bali tour.. That’s why what to do in Bali in my post, I will tell you how you can shape your trip with a to do list in Bali.
What to Do in Bali
First what to do in Bali and where to see .
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Enjoy the sea, the sun and the pool:
The first thing to do is rest, after all, you’re on vacation, right If you’re staying around Kuta and Seminyak, water You can try sports and surfing, especially since Kuta is a famous surfing spot that brings together surfers from all over the world, these masters also give beginner-level lessons to tourists. After spending a sluggish day at the beach in Jimbaran, you can taste the famous seafood along the beach in the evening, and relax in a luxury concept with guests, mostly couples, in Nusa Dua for honeymoon.. Bali nightlife is mostly in these regions; let the cocktails come, let’s mingle with new people. If, like me, you are more interested in infinity pools with palm tree views (or if the pool is a better alternative for you instead of the beaches because you go during the rainy season like me), then you can embrace every shade of green while enjoying the pool at your hotel in Ubud.. For my hotel recommendations and things to consider when choosing a hotel: WHERE TO STAY IN BALI?
The first thing to do in Bali is the sea/ fun by the pool, but not limited to this one.
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Watch the sunset in Uluwatu or Tanah Lot:
In my article, Bali’s most beautiful temples, I said that these places are famous for their sunset views.. Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of beautiful colors.
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Get a Balinese massage:
I had it done twice, the cost of the massage was around 7 – 8 dollars for an hour. I think Bali massage is softer and more relaxing than Thai massage and I recommend you to try any kind.. By the way, I found the massage parlors of the hotels to be cleaner and more reliable, by the way, I think it can be any place that appeals to you.. Especially if they don’t have hot towels like cinnamon tea and a business class flight, they tempt you from the very first second.
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Travel around temples, rice fields and waterfalls:
must see places in Bali basically consists of the magnificent trio of temple – rice field – waterfall. I have already explained the temples in detail, I think it is a must to see at least one waterfall and a rice field.. I was able to plan Tegenungan Waterfall and Tegallalang Rice Terraces. Every time you think the same thing happens; nature has been really generous to Bali.
Tegenungan Waterfall is one of the places where nature is generous to Bali.. You can swim if you want.
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Watch at least one of the Balinese dances:
I said in my BALI TRAVEL GUIDE article that Balinese dances are a part of religion and culture, you may not like the dance itself, but I think it is worth watching because it will be a different experience.. While Kecak dance is performed around Uluwatu Temple, other varieties such as Barong and Kris dance can be seen in different places, you will definitely come across one.. If you’re on a tight budget, you can skip the $5 – $10 entrance fee because you might not want to pay.
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Visit villages famous for their handicrafts:
In Bali, there are villages that specialize in batik fabrics, wood carving, silver processing, which are non-tourist income sources, and there are at least three villages with a driver. If you are going to visit for the day, they include these places on the program.. In addition to the artifacts you will see and the opportunity to watch their construction live, the villages’ own designs are also very beautiful.
There are such sweet landscapes in the villages famous for their handicrafts.
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Try Kopi Luwak coffee:
Did you know that the world’s most expensive coffee is made from cat excrement? Moreover, the habitat of this animal, called the civet, is very limited in Asia and one of the lucky countries where it can live is Indonesia.. In fact, the reason why coffee is so expensive is due to the civet cat’s defecation after grinding the coffee beans it eats in its digestive system, and the cat’s natural instinct to choose the best coffee beans is the first step towards quality coffee.. However, this is not possible since animals are kept in cages and can only eat the seeds given to them.. Therefore, if this situation, which you see as ‘animal torture’, is against you, you can skip this item.. By the way kopi luwak coffee cup price is around $5, how does it taste, I think it’s like Turkish coffee.
After seeing the production stages, I was convinced that kopi luwak coffee was sterile even though it was made from cat excrement, and I tried it.
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Visit the Monkey Forest:
Ubud Monkey Forest or by its long name Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is among the must see places in Bali. If the idea of mingling with monkeys frightens you like me, be careful not to have food in your bag, a plastic bottle in an open place, and be careful with your belongings such as cell phones and sunglasses that monkeys can snatch and damage.. If you say “No, I want to be photographed while the monkey is on my arm/shoulder”, then take a banana with you or buy it from the ones sold in the monkey forest.. As I said, although I don’t want to get too close, I think it’s a nice experience to see monkeys in their natural habitat, and it’s also surprising to observe how some of the monkeys’ movements really resemble humans.
You can try posing with monkeys on your shoulder in Monkey Forest, I couldn’t be that sincere.
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Browse Ubud Market :
This is the number one and most popular answer to the Where to shop in Bali question. Along with the monkey forest, Ubud Market will be the two easiest places to visit since they are already in the center.. Although I did not shop in general during my travels, I liked the liveliness of this market and the colorful products sold.. If you intend to buy something, do not forget to bargain a lot.. If you ask what to buy, I think textile products come first.
I bought only the Bali t-shirt I was wearing, but the Ubud Market is even just for visiting. nice.
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Taste tropical fruits and tropical drinks:
Don’t miss these beauties offered by the tropical climate. They are all very delicious, even the banana tastes really good.
