50 things to see and do in Bali

There are many things what to do in Bali, the Island of the Gods and one of the paradisiacal places where we would not mind spending a long season. Stroll through endless rice paddies, visit some of its more than 10,000 temples, bathe under a waterfall after doing a trekking route, taste its delicious cuisine (without forgetting the juices), have a massage, tour the island by motorcycle or surf or diving are just some of your imprescinidbles. If it is your first visit to the island, we propose a list of 50 things to see and do in Bali, based on the 6 days we spent touring the island on the trip to Indonesia in 26 days for free and the 30 days we spent on a trip to Bali for free. We start!

1. See the beautiful Ulun Danu Batur Temple next to Lake Batran, at the foot of Batur Volcano and one of the essential Bali temples.
2. Trekking through the rice fields of Jatiluwih that honor its Balinese name: "Really wonderful", one of the best rice paddies in Bali.
3. Eat a delicious nasi goreng at Three Monkeys, one of the best places to eat in Ubud.
4. Purify yourself in Pura Tirta Empul, a Hindu temple known for its miraculous water where the Balinese purify themselves and celebrate ceremonies.
5. Enter fearlessly into the mouth of a huge elephant carved into the rock. After doing so you will be inside the Goa Gajah Temple, the Elephant Cave.
6. Do not feed and watch that we are not robbed (the monkeys), especially the glasses, while visiting the "Sacred Forest of the Monkeys", one of the best things to do in Ubud.
7. Watch a sunset at the Tanah Lot Temple, located on an islet near the beach and one of the places to see in Bali.

8. Carry with the greatest dignity the pareo They put you every time you enter a temple: it is impossible to combine it with other garments.
9. Take a bath while waiting for the sunset and eat fresh fish in a restaurant on Jimbaran Beach.
10. Rent a motorcycle and a helmet, and do some route through the island, one of the best things to do in Bali.

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11. See at the Ubud Palace or in Uluwatu the Barong Dance show, the traditional Balinese dance with musical instruments typical of Indonesia. A good option to learn about the history and curiosities of this city is to book a guided tour in Spanish.
12. Have more than an hour of pleasure when giving yourself a typical Balinese massage at the Ubud Traditional Spa.
13. See a multitude of bats from the Pura Goa Lawah temple, one of the places to visit in Indonesia.
14. Spend a few days in the paradisiacal Gili Islands, one of the best places to dive and relax, especially in Gili Air and Gili Meno, less touristy.

15. Enjoy a sunset with a drink at the Rock Bar, in the Jimbaran area.
16. Spend a few days on the island of Lombok, which they say is like Bali 30 years ago, with some temples and volcanoes that deserve the fast boat ride from Bali.
17. Take a dip in the Git Git Waterfalls, while enjoying an incredible environment of nature, one of the best things to do in Bali.
18. Learning to surf in Kuta, although there is too much tourism and urban development has taken away the charm of years ago.
19. Enjoy a romantic dinner in the beautiful gardens of Cafe Wayan.
20. Walk by above the water in the Tirta Gangga temple, one of the essential places to visit in Bali.
21. Hiking to the top of the Gunung Batur, a volcano of more than 1700 meters, in the heart of Bali and with incredible views of the lake and the volcano. You can book the tour here in advance.
22. Tour the 22 temples of the Pura Besakih Temple (Mother Temple), the most important and sacred of the island and one of the best things to see in Bali.
23. Go out on the outskirts of Ubud to stroll among rice paddies, one of the most beautiful and characteristic landscapes of Bali.

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- Excursion to the Gili Islands
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24. Regain strength by drinking natural coconut water.
25. Visit the Gunung Kawi Temple, one of our island favorites consisting of 10 candi (shrines) dug in the rock between rice paddies and palm groves

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26. Enter a traditional Balinese house while visiting the small village of Penglipuran.
27. We recommend staying in or around Ubud and touring the island by car or motorcycle, our hotel was the Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant & Villas, a bit out of the center but with free transfer to Ubud and perfect to relax after the visits. If you are going to be many days the best option is to rent a villa in Bali with Airbnb.
28. Stop at one of the viewpoints to have a panoramic view of the twin lakes Buyan and Tamblingan.
29. Touring the island by car with a driver is a great option, we did it and in this way we managed to visit many places. You can book here a car service with driver in advance.
30. Spend a few hours at Impossible Beach and Uluwatu Beach, much nicer than those in the Kuta area and one of the best beaches in Bali.
31. Buying some wood carving at a market or at a workshop near Ubud, are really extraordinary.
32. Wait for the sunset at the Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple, located on a cliff, one of the best things to see in Bali.

33. Eat a mie goreng or a babi guling, roasted pork in the Balinese style, at a local warung or restaurant.
34. See from outside the beautiful Pura Taman Ayun Temple full of different sizes and meanings.
35. Spend a few relaxing days in the Nusa Dua area, with some of the best beaches in Bali.
36. Reach the Pura Luhur Batukaru Temple, and tour the temple through the jungle alone.

37. Spend a few days in Nusa Lembongan, in which its inhabitants are engaged in the cultivation of algae, perfect for snorkeling and snorkeling.
38. See dolphins released in the Lovina area.
39. Stroll through some fruit and vegetable market full of colors and smells like Taman Sari, one of the best things to do in Bali.

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40. Visit Nyoman Suaka's house, a beautiful authentic Balinese house in Singapadu.
41. See the impressive paintings on the roofs of Taman Gili, the only part of the Klungkung Royal Palace that is preserved from the temple.
42. Reach the Lempuyang temple, located more than 1000 meters away and one of the most photogenic on the island.
43. Climb the steep stairs of Pura Kehen, the temple of the Bangli kingdom, considered as the small version of the Besakih Pura.
44. Stop at Tegalalang, to have one of the best views of Bali with a landscape full of rice terraces staggered in the mountains.

45. Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current exchange we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
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46. ​​Climb the active volcano of Mount Agung, with its 3100 meters which is the highest point in Bali.
47. See the thousands of lotus flowers in Candi Dasa near the water temple of Tirta Gangga.
48. Find a bargain at the Ubud Market, one of the best tips for traveling to Bali.

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49. Eat a delicious fried duck in the Dirty Duck or have a good coffee at Seniman Coffee Studio, one of the best coffee shops in Ubud.
50. Smile and talk to the Balinese, lovely people with great kindness and willing to offer their help at any time and situation.

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