Things to Do in Bali

Learn about Bali’s connection with Hinduism and the Indonesian struggle for independence when admiring the architecture and dioramas of this temple-like structure.

Uncrowded shorelines, beautiful blue water and a village with a laid-back atmosphere makes this beach an oasis of calm in bustling southern Bali.

Enter a dense rain forest full of banyan trees and flowing streams to visit ancient Hindu temples and baths and see agile macaques swing in the treetops.

Wax up your board and paddle out to one of the world’s best surf breaks, under one of Bali’s most beautiful temples.

Ride a glass-bottom boat to this scenic island to find out about the conservation of turtles and prevention of illegal turtle trade.

Relax on the idyllic beaches and see a temple complex and a museum in one of Bali’s most developed vacation spots.

Join the surfers, stay at a luxury hotel and enjoy the seafood in the many restaurants near this scenic beach.

This mysterious place just outside of Ubud houses a Hindu temple, statues, ponds and fountains from a time gone by.

Attend this solemn and graceful reminder of the three-bomb attack that left hundreds from across the globe dead and injured.

This extravagant hilltop retreat with gardens was once the home of “the Dali of Bali,” the man many consider to be the island’s most eccentric artist.

Immerse yourself in Balinese culture at this interactive center, enjoy a meal, or stay in the resort and relax in the peaceful natural setting.

Join local worshipers, and photographers from all over the world, at one of Bali’s most scenic water temples.

Discover the unique style of Balinese art at the island’s oldest art museum, established by a Dutch painter and the former prince of Ubud.

Ride on an elephant, take a walk through the treetops and enjoy close encounters with the animals in this small zoo with a big heart.

This impressive art museum is home to some of the most influential artists in Bali and gives insight into the development of Balinese art.

Get up-close to some of the most stunning birds and butterflies in the world as they fly around you in this spacious park.

These beautiful temples are some of the most fascinating in Bali. Carved into the rocks and bleached by time, they offer a glimpse into another era.

Spend a day in this upscale shopping complex with boutique stores, English books and designer clothing in one of Bali’s most elegant resort towns.

Relax on a lounge chair, enjoy the gentle waves, get a massage, sip a tropical drink or ride a horse on this pleasant sandy beach along Seminyak’s waterfront.

See a more traditional side of Bali and visit this 15th-century place of worship, where Hindus still come to make offerings during special ceremonies.

One of the oldest temples in Bali is located atop rugged cliffs, a spectacular setting from which to enjoy the sun setting over the ocean.

Stroll past rice terraces and pause under the shade of coffee and clove trees before cooling off at Bali’s most spectacular waterfall.