Dreamland Beach, the best beach of South Bali
Popular for its amazing panorama, white sand, clear water and high wave. Come to surf, swim, or simply to enjoy the view of the beautiful beach. The beach is surrounded by reefs and tall cliffs that are overgrown by green grass. As you walk down the stairs from the parking area to the beach, the beautiful scenery of the grassland on the cliffs are most visible. Restaurant, cafes and accommodations are very easy to find. Dreamland beach is also a great place to relax and unwind while viewing the sunset.
Try water sports at Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa is known as the beach for water sport lovers and has slowly developed into one of the best water sport places in the world. Choose the jet ski game if you want to feel a racing sensation in the ocean. You can also try snorkeling to enjoy the beautiful marine life at the site or go on a glass-bottom boat ride crossing the Turtle Island and you will see the view under the see and colorful fishes. Other favorite water activities such as banana boat, flying fish and parasailing are also offered with safe equipments provided and instructors ready to assist you.
Balinese ceremonies
Ceremonies are one of most amazing experiences in Bali. Don’t miss it! There are many kinds of ceremonies that are very interesting especially for you who would like to see the cultural side of Bali up close. These include temple ceremonies where you can see the Hindu worshippers in their Balinese costumes, the women carrying offerings consisting of fruits stacked high and decorations made of coconut leaves. PRACTICAL INFO: Ask your guide for upcoming ceremonies.
Ulun Danu Bratan, beautiful lake temple
Beautiful temple built by the Bratan Lake, the second biggest lake in Bali. Come to enjoy the beautiful panorama at the area, the splendid lake view, the scenery of the hills surrounding the area and the beautiful gardens with colorful flowers just outside the temple. There are sidewalks around the temple where you can enjoy sightseeing and take photos. The temple is situated at a mountain area with green forest, which gives this place its cold temperature. PRACTICAL INFO: On most days the place gets very cloudy and misty in the afternoon, which makes it better to visit the place in the morning or day time.
Stunning view at Rock Bar
The bar sits on a cliff at the coastline of Ayana Resort Bali. The surrounding view of the ocean and the crashing waves on the coral reef is stunning. The bar has an innovative and minimalist design, constructed using thousands of layers of recycled glass canes. You can enter the bar through an inclinator elevator that passes the cliff-face, so you can have a glance of the beautiful view before you actually reach the bar and take a seat. PRACTICAL INFO: Most visitors come during sunset to enjoy the view, so usually the place is most crowded in the afternoon. Try not to wear sandals and board shorts when you visit this place, as there is a certain dress code to enter the bar.
Animals in their natural habitat at Safari And Marine Park
The biggest theme park in Bali. Animals are not caged, and visitors need to go on a bus tour through the area to see the animals up close. The tour will make you feel like you are entering the real habitat of the animals. There are more than 300 animal species in the park. As part of the tour package you can can access small water park area with two pools and water slides and a ‘fun zone’ with few rides. Also if you stay till late you can see amazing theatre performances.
Paintings at Blanco Museum
Originally an art gallery established by an expatriate artist, Don Antonio Blanco, who spent half of his life in Bali. He was especially famous for his paintings that describe his fascination of the exotic women in Bali. Despite being an expatriate, Blanco’s work highly upholds Balinese art and culture. There are about 300 art works which are dominated by physical beauty of Balinese women. Beside the spectacular art work, there is also a restaurant at the site where you can see the river views while enjoying a nice drink.
Purification ceremony at Tirta Empul
Tirta Empul is a holy spring water temple known as a place to held purification ceremonies by the Hindu Balinese. There is one main purification pool inside the temple containing water that flows from the sacred spring into the pool through 12 fountains. Nearby there are two smaller pools also fed by the spring. Worshippers make an offering at the temple and then bathe and pray inside the main pool. The sacred water is believed to have healing properties.
Go sightseeing at Candidasa and around East Bali
Candidasa is a fishing village located on the eastern coastline of Bali. The area consists of beautiful black sand beaches with some hotels and restaurants. The main area of Candidasa is where you will see a natural lotus lagoon and two temples opposite the lagoon. Candidasa is a peaceful place and suitable for travelers who are searching for a magnificent ocean view with scenery of hills and rice fields at the background. The beach at Candidasa and other beaches at east Bali such as Amed and Tulamben are famous sites for diving and snorkeling.
At Beachwalk, the newest beachfront mall in Bali
There are many shops with big brand names and lots of bars and restaurants. The mall has an outdoor concept, so you won’t be walking inside a huge air conditioned building, unless you enter the shops. There is also a garden with some benches overlooking the beach where you can relax, enjoy a snack while seeing the sunset in the afternoon. On the 3rd floor you can find a playground for children and a cinema which show the latest box office movies.
