Play & Relax

Things To Do In Bali

So you’ve got the logistics for your next trip to Bali down pat. The flights, the accommodation, even the crew that will be with you every step of the way are all secured. If we have any say in it, that’s a feat worth celebrating. Nonetheless, your journey to a well-planned vacation isn’t over yet as your things to do in Bali are still missing.

If there’s one thing that’s missing, it’s what you’ll do while you’re in Bali, not just how you’ll get there and who you’ll spend your time with. After all, fun and relaxation are the most important parts of the holiday, and it’d be a shame if you didn’t prioritize them!

Woman in red dress on a swing in the rice paddies in Bali

Play & Relax in Bali

So where will you enjoy an ice-cold Bintang on the beach? And when will you hop on a boat and savor the seas that surround Bali? What trails will lead you into the jungle, and which waterfalls will you take a dip into when the midday heat rises? Your itinerary is a blank slate just waiting to be filled with novel experiences that you and your loved ones can enjoy.

For all the answers on island-style outings and R&R, Bali Buddies has the hookup. There’s no shortage of spas and salons, with plenty of treat yourself businesses to choose from. So too is there a plethora of temples and spiritual sites, all of which can provide a setting to dig deep within yourself and find what really matters in life.

Bali’s Best Day Tours

With day tours covering every corner of the island and village outings led by folks who know Bali through and through (us!), you’ve got a world all its own at your fingertips. By the end of your adventure, you may just have eclipsed your comfort zone and entered a realm where beauty really does lie in the unknown.

At the end of the day, how you play and relax in Bali is your choice. Don’t be the one to stop you from having the time of your life. Instead, snap that photogenic scene, ride in a hot air balloon like your life depends on it and take in a way of life that’s the antithesis of all you’ve ever known. If there’s anything that’s worth doing, it’s trying something new, especially if it means playing and relaxing while you do it.

If nothing else, you’ll have memories that will stay with you long after you depart Bali, and that’s an itinerary that’s well worth your while.

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Geger Beach – Nusa Dua

Geger Beach – Nusa Dua

Geger Beach in Nusa Dua boasts white sand and blue water which is safe for swimming. You will find many deck chairs, local warungs and massage ladies.

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green bowl beach bali

Green Bowl Beach

Green Bowl Beach is famous for its limestone caves which are fun to explore and provide shelter and shade, especially fun during low tide.

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legian beach bali

Legian Beach

One of Bali’s most fun beaches, Legian Beach is easily identifiable for the many deck chairs and umbrellas that line the beach between Kuta and Seminyak

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Mertasari Beach

Mertasari Beach

Featuring white sand and calm waters Mertasari Beach in Sanur is a favourite beach to enjoy the water with young children.

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Surfers at Padang Padang Beach

Padang Padang Beach

Featuring a 100m stretch of sand, Padang Padang Beach is an exotic setting and definitey worth adding to you Bali holiday itinerary.

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Dreamland Beach

Dreamland Beach

Dreamland Beach, one of Bali’s hidden beaches, features a white sandy beach secluded by limestone cliffs that line the rugged coastline of Uluwatu.

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Double Six Beach

Double Six Beach

Uluwatu Beach is truly a magical place to visit. With many places to grab a quick bite to eat or drink, you can enjoy the beautiful view from the cliff top.

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Virgin Beach Bali - Bali's Best Beached | Bali Buddies

Virgin Beach

Virgin Beach is regarded as one of the best-hidden beaches in East Bali and makes for a great destination if you are looking for a less crowded beach.

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Melasti Beach Bali - Bali's Best Beaches | Bali Buddies

Melasti Beach

Melasti Beach is a beautiful beach located at the foot of a high cliff. Its unspoiled blue sea makes this beach to be one of the best in the Ungasan region.

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Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple, one of the most important and revered sea temples, is also the most visited and photographed temple in Bali.

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Taman Saraswati Temple

Taman Saraswati Temple

Taman Saraswati Temple is a beautiful water temple with a large pond filled with blooming pink lotus flowers perfect for a photo opportunity.

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Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun Temple is situated in a beautiful park with plants, trees, and ponds. It is home to 50 shrines with iconic terraced roofs.

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Sakenan Temple

Sakenan Temple

The worship place of Sakenan Temple was built of limestone and corals from the surrounding coastal reefs in the 10th century.

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Meduwe Karang Temple

Meduwe Karang Temple

The main shrine of Meduwe Karang Temple is a bas-relief of Nieuwenkamp, a Dutch artist considered to be first European to visit Bali in 1906.

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Goa Gajah Temple

Goa Gajah Temple

A holy archaeological site, Goa Gajah Temple is a very popular tourist site and is still in active use as a site of worship.

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Bukit Sari Temple

Bukit Sari Temple

You’ll find Bukit Sari Temple inside the Sangeh Monkey Forest. It’s one of the largest of four temples ruled by grey long-tail macaques.

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