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Our 6 Favorite Excursions To Do In Bali

 

Bali is one of the most visited destinations for travelers year-round. The Indonesian island is home to a plethora of attractions, beaches, and natural scenery that keeps itineraries full and travelers happy. 

There are so many things to do in the country that it’s impossible to fit everything in during one visit. However, there are some activities you have to see whenever you find yourself exploring Bali’s rich culture and landscape. Here’s a list of our 10 favorite excursions to do in Bali.

By Jasmine Osby

1. Snorkeling

From beginners to experts, Bali’s shores are world-renown to divers and have much to over below its waters. There are many favorite snorkeling spots surrounding the island including the wreck of the USAT Liberty, the Coral Garden, and the Fish Nursery and it’s a great opportunity to explore the sea life that calls the Balian waters home.  A great place to view the coral reef and tropical fish is off the coasts of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. There’s a tour that takes you snorkeling and kayaking through the mangroves that you definitely don’t want to miss out on while visiting the country. 

2. White water rafting

If adventure is on your to-do list, then you definitely want to take some time to white-water raft down the Arung River while in Bali. The tour is two hours long and safety equipment and insurance are included in the costs. After you finish making your way down the river you can enjoy a buffet lunch while overlooking the Arung Valley. 

3. Tour the Rice Terraces and Volcano

Touring the rice terraces in southeastern Bali really emerges travelers in Balinese culture and tradition. Not only does this tour take you through the rice fields but it also gives you a chance to explore other wonders throughout the country including the volcanoes of Kintamani and Mount Batur and the Sacred Monkey. You’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at traditional Indonesian wood carving and taste civet cat coffee.

4. Explore Northern Bali

If you’re interested in experiencing Balian northern culture, make sure you sign up for the tour of Northern Bali. You’ll be able to check out the Handara Gate, Lake Bratan, and the Jungle Swing all in one day and even bathe under a waterfall to conclude your excursion. The tour is full of cultural activities and nature walks that really showcase the tradition and heritage of the island. 

5. Ubud Jungle Swing Tour

The jungle swing deep in the Ubud jungles is a tourist favorite when it comes to visiting Bali. This tour takes you straight to the swing and is a grand cultural experience that allows you to interact with the indigenous people of the rainforest. Lunch is included in the tour and you’ll also be able to explore more rice fields, volcanoes, and coffee plantations. 

6. Bali IG Tour

A great way to show off your Bali adventure to your online followers, the Bali Instagram Tour takes you to some of the most Instagrammed attractions in the country. You’ll visit places like the Ubud rice fields, Tirta Gangga, and the Gate of Heaven, and a guide will help capture the perfect photo to post to your page. The tour has been voted the best tour in Bali for the last three years in a row and it is a must when exploring Bali. 

Secret Waterfall in Bali

 For those who adventure lovers! Meet and experience our Hidden Waterfalls in Bali.

Bali isn't only about beautiful beaches and sunset cocktails. This paradise island is home to stunning waterfalls,looking for some incredible natural beauty or looking for an adrenaline packed day in Bali,here is list waterfall 

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Aling - Aling Waterfall 

~ Banyumala Waterfall 

~ Sekumpul Waterfall 

~ Tegenungan Waterfall 

~ Tibumana Waterfall 

~ Tukad Cepung

5 Amazing Trip Ideas for Your Holiday in Bali

 Take Pictures at Pura Luhur Lempuyang That Will Go Viral

Visit Pura Luhur Lempuyang, a marvelous Instagrammable spot in Bali, and capture creative photos to rock your Instagram account. Snag some shots of the famous Gates of Heaven framing the ethereal beauty of Mount Agung shrouded in clouds.

Walkthrough the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

The Jatiluwih Rice Terrace is another fabulous tourism spot in Bali. The scenic views of the terraced layout of the rice paddies across a lush valley make it a favorite Instagrammable spot. Chat with the local farmers to get an insight into the traditional irrigation system of these terraces.

Challenge Yourself by the Swings
Have a swinging time on your Bali tour. Soar high above Bali’s scenic landscape and fuel your sense of adventure on Bali’s famous swings. With so many lovely swings scattered across the island, you would be hard-pressed to experience more than just one and grab some highly sought-after photo opportunities.

Watch Kecak Dance by the Sunset in Uluwatu

Feel the vibe up top.  Watch the awe-inspiring Kecak Dance performance that adds to the sweeping cliff-top panorama of Uluwatu Temple. As the sun takes a dip into the Indian Ocean in the background, the rhythmic chanting of the performers makes the moment all the more enthralling.

Shop and Haggle in Ubud Art Market
Add a little retail therapy to your Bali itinerary. Check out Ubud Art Market and you won’t be disappointed with the abundance of local art items it has to offer: handicrafts, textiles, paintings, household items, jewelry, and much more. Pick out a souvenir and haggle for the best prices.

Direct Perth to Bali flights resume, but the island is not as tourists will remember

 Direct Perth to Bali flights resume, but the island is not as tourists will remember

Direct flights between Perth and Bali resumed on Friday morning, with Jetstar carrying the first plane-load of West Australians to the popular holiday island for the first time in two years.

Before the pandemic, Bali was Western Australia’s most popular international destination, and third most popular destination overall, with 63 flights a week landing at Denpasar Airport in 2018.

During that time nine flights were leaving Perth for Bali each day, transporting 1200 travellers.

From Friday, Jetstar will resume one return flight a day.

AirAsia, which also used to service the route, plans to resume the three-hour flight by mid-May after the island lifted its 3-day quarantine requirement for international arrivals on March 14.

Indonesia Institute Inc president Ross Taylor said Australians had already begun to return to Bali in recent weeks from other Australian states, with the tourist precinct slowly coming back to life.

“It’s like the Bali of old, less the intensity, so there are some shops that are still closed down and still comparatively a lot less people,” he said.

“When you think in WA alone we normally have at any one time 7500 people in Bali, it’s nothing like that, but people will find that it’s held out generally pretty well.

“A lot of the resorts have done a lot of renovation work, so it’s not run down, its looking good.”

Travellers wanting to fly to Bali must test negative to COVID-19 within 48 hours of catching their flight, and masks are still required in some situations, such as when inside large shopping malls.

“What a lot of Balinese people did during the height of the pandemic, they just returned home to their village and started work on the rice paddy field with grandma and granddad. It was very hard for them, but they survived,” he said.

“So what’s happening now is you’re starting to see this gradual drift back to the tourist precinct and they’ll pick up from where they left off.

“It’s very early days yet, but all the feedback I am getting is that forward bookings are looking really strong.”

In the months before the pandemic stopped Australians from travelling freely, the nation was crowned Bali’s number one tourist source for the first time since China took over the top spot in 2017.

Around 1.23 million Australians visited the island in 2019, a record according to the Indonesia Institute Inc.

Source : watoday

By Heather McNeill