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Furthermore, for those who are observant and critical, when reading information on the internet, you may ask! Where did the information about 20 tourist attractions to visit in Bali come from?
The information about 20 tourist attractions to visit in Bali for travelers who are vacationing on the island for the first time was obtained from our experience in providing tour package services in Bali and rental car services in Bali with a driver.
In addition to providing tour packages in Bali, information about favorite tourist attractions for tourists is also obtained from our experience in providing Bali water sports services. Both for foreign tourists or Indonesian tourists.
Therefore, the information about 20 tourist attractions to visit in Bali is not the assumption of the writer or copied from another page.
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Bali's Tourist Attractions
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Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia because of many things. Here are the advantages of the island of Bali as a tourist destination, which attract many tourists to visit:
- There are many choices of accommodation, from cheap prices to luxurious resorts.
- Eating places are also easily found on the island of Bali. In addition, there is a variety of cuisine from various countries and cuisine from many regions in Indonesia.
- Holiday transportation in Bali uses private vehicles, so tourists do not have to walk a lot.
- The area of the island of Bali is very safe, making tourists who vacation with children feel comfortable.
- Prices and tourist costs in Bali are cheaper.
It offers a wide variety of tourist attractions, unique art & culture, and vacation activities that can accommodate different tourists' tastes.
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Therefore, before visiting the tourist attraction you want, it is advisable to find out beforehand about the opening times of tourist attractions in Bali.
In addition, some tourist attractions have begun to implement access using the peduli lindungi application. Therefore, it is advisable to install the peduli lindungi application on your smartphone before visiting tourist attractions in Bali.
Read More: How to Prevent Bali Belly
Here is a List of 20 Popular Tourist Destinations to Visit in Bali
These destinations are always a top priority for travelers on their first vacation to the island of Bali :
1. Tanah Lot Temple
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Number 1 on the list of 20 places to visit in Bali is the Tanah Lot temple. Further, Tanah Lot, when translated to English, means 'land in the middle of the sea'. Tanah means land and Lot means sea.
More specifically, as the name suggests, when you visit the Tanah Lot temple, you will find a temple on a large rock in the middle of the sea with a southern sea background. This large rock is in the middle of the sea. Then, at high tide, the rock appears to be separated from the land.
Address: Desa Beraban, Kecamatan Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan.
Opening hours, 06:00 - 19:00. Best time to visit, 17:00 - 19:00.
Atmosphere: crowded with tourists, hot temperature, Instagrammable spot, spectacular view.
Suitable for: family vacation, honeymoon, children's vacation.
Distance from Tanah Lot Temple to other interesting tourist attractions in Bali.
2. Kuta Beach
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The Kuta beach tourist destination will always be on the list of places to visit in Bali for first-time travelers to Bali. There are several main reasons that Kuta beach attracts many tourists. Such as, offering a white sandy beach with a very long coastline, as well as a sunset view.
Then, the waves at Kuta beach are quite large and suitable for beginner surfing activities. If you want to swim with children, your children must always be under adult supervision.
The Kuta beach tourist destination will always be on the list of places to visit in Bali for first-time travelers to Bali. There are several main reasons that Kuta beach attracts many tourists. Such as, offering a white sandy beach with a very long coastline, as well as a sunset view.
Then, the waves at Kuta beach are quite large and suitable for beginner surfing activities. If you want to swim with children, your children must always be under adult supervision.
Address: Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung.
Opening hours, open 24 hours. Best time to visit, 17:00 - 19:00.
There is no admission fee to Kuta beach.
Atmosphere: crowded with tourists, hot temperature, Instagrammable spot, sunset view.
Suitable for: family vacation, honeymoon, children's vacation.
3. Uluwatu Temple
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Uluwatu Temple or Pura Luhur Uluwatu is always a popular tourist destination for first-time travelers to the island of Bali. Interesting things that tourists can see at Uluwatu Temple include:
- The location of the temple at the top of a high cliff, with a cliff height of about 70 meters above sea level.
- The uniqueness of the temple's architecture.
- There are many long-tailed monkeys around the temple area like the monkeys at Monkey Forest Ubud.
- From the top of the cliff, tourists can see the Indian Ocean.
- Towards sunset, tourists can see the sunset of the Indian Ocean from the top of the cliff without any obstruction.
- The most famous location for watching the Kecak Fire Dance in Bali.
Address: Pecatu, Kecamatan Kuta Selatan, Kabupaten Badung.
Opening hours, 07:00 - 19:00. Best time to visit, 17:00 - 19:00.
Atmosphere: crowded with tourists, hot temperature, Instagrammable spot, spectacular view, Kecak Fire Dance.
Suitable for: family vacation, honeymoon, children's vacation.
4. Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Bedugul
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Before you go on vacation to Bali, you will see many beautiful temple photos on Instagram, and you don't know where the location is or what the temple's name is. If you have ever seen a photo of a temple that appears to be in the middle of a lake, the name of this tourist destination is Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Bedugul.
Further, Pura Ulun Danu is located on the edge of Lake Beratan in the Bedugul tourist area. According to Wikipedia, the location of Lake Beratan Bedugul is at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level. Therefore, the air around the Pura Ulun Danu Beratan area is very cool.
Interesting things that make Pura Ulun Danu Beratan Bedugul a popular destination for tourists;
- The unique view of the Pura Ulun Danu floating in the middle of Lake Beratan, which looks unique in photos.
- Cool mountain air.
- The gardens around the temple area.
- The location of Pura Ulun Danu Beratan is close to the location of Kebun Raya Bali.
Address: edge of Lake Beratan, Candikuning, Kecamatan Baturiti, Kabupaten Tabanan.
Opening hours, 07:00 - 19:00. Best time to visit, 08:00 - 11:00.
Atmosphere: crowded with tourists, cool temperature, Instagrammable spot, spectacular view at sunrise.
Suitable for: family vacation, honeymoon, children's vacation.
5. The view of Lake & Mount Batur in Kintamani
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In addition to the Bedugul area, a tourist area in Bali that is also located in the mountains is Kintamani tourist spot. The altitude of the Kintamani area is about 1,500 meters above sea level, so the air in the Kintamani area is very cool.
Furthermore, the main attraction for tourists on vacation in Kintamani is to see the view of Lake Batur and the view of Mount Batur. There are many locations to see the view of Lake Batur and the view of Mount Batur. The favorite location to see the view of the mountain and Lake Batur is in the village of Penelokan.
Most tourists when seeing the view of the mountain and Lake Batur in the village of Penelokan, while enjoying a buffet lunch at the Grand Puncak Sari Kintamani restaurant.
Address: Jalan Raya Penelokan, Batur Tengah, Kecamatan Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli.
Opening hours: 24 hours.
Best time to visit: 08:00 - 11:00.
Atmosphere: crowded with tourists, cool temperature, Instagrammable spot, spectacular view in the morning.
Suitable for: family vacation, honeymoon, children's vacation.
6. Bali Safari & Marine Park
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If you are on a family vacation to Bali with children, then the Bali Safari & Marine Park tourist spot is a must-visit. Bali Safari & Marine Park is a zoo with a very large area, around 400,000 square meters.
Furthermore, the uniqueness of Bali Safari & Marine Park is that each type of animal roams freely in a large area. Because the area is very large, in order for visitors to see animals directly, visitors will ride on a safari vehicle. This activity is known as the Safari Journey.
Interesting things that attract many tourists to vacation to Bali Safari & Marine Park include:
- There are more than 400 species of animals.
- The Safari Journey activity.
- Visitors can see rare Indian white tigers and Komodo dragons.
- There is a Theater show, called the Bali Agung Show.
- There is an activity to ride an elephant. There is a Sumatran elephant show.
- There is also a tiger show.
Address: Jalan Raya Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra No. kilometer 19,8, Kabupaten Gianyar.
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:30.
Best time to visit: 09:00 - 17:00.
Atmosphere: Instagrammable spot.
Suitable for: family vacation, honeymoon, children's vacation.
7. Tanjung Benoa Beach
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Most tourists visit Tanjung Benoa beach because they are interested in participating in the Tanjung Benoa water sports activities. There are many options available for Bali water sports at Tanjung Benoa beach, such as parasailing adventures, jet skiing, banana boating, rolling donuts, snorkeling, and many more.
One of the reasons why Tanjung Benoa beach is a popular location for water sports in Bali is because the waves at the beach are very calm, the waters are shallow, the stretch of the beach is very long with a smooth, white-yellow sandy texture, there are many affordable options for marine recreational activities, and all of the water sports options are designed for beginners or participants with no experience in water sports. The location of Tanjung Benoa beach is also close to the Nusa Dua tourist area.
Address: Jl. Pratama Tanjung Benoa, Kabupaten Badung.
Best time to visit: 9:00 – 12:00.
No admission fee to enter the Tanjung Benoa area.
Atmosphere: Fun, Adrenaline.
Suitable for: Family vacations, honeymoons, children's vacations.
8. Ubud Monkey Forest
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The Ubud tourist destination has many options for vacation spots and vacation activities such as Ayung Rafting. Among the many options for tourist attractions in Ubud, Ubud Monkey Forest is always a favorite of tourists who are on their first vacation to the island of Bali.
Interesting things that tourists can see during a vacation to Monkey Forest Ubud include:
- A protected forest area with very tall trees.
- Tourists can see long-tailed monkeys.
- There is a temple within the Monkey Forest Ubud area.
Address: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali.
Open hours: 9:00 – 17:00.
Best time to visit: 9:00 – 11:00 or 15:00 – 17:00.
Atmosphere: Touristy, Cool temperature, Instagrammable spot, peaceful atmosphere.
Suitable for: Family vacations, honeymoons, children's vacations.
9. Seminyak
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The Seminyak tourist area is famous as a luxurious tourist area and a center for shopping for luxurious goods on the island of Bali. In the Seminyak tourist area, you will easily find luxurious restaurants, luxurious resorts, boutiques, beach clubs, and spas.
The availability of those facilities makes the Seminyak tourist area one of the popular tourist destinations on the island of Bali.
The location of the Seminyak tourist area is very strategic, as it is close to the Kuta tourist area and the Canggu tourist area.
Atmosphere: Touristy, Hot temperature, Many Instagrammable spots, Best location for hanging out.
Suitable for: Honeymoon or vacation with friends.
10. Tegalalang Terraced Rice Fields
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In addition to the white sand beach tourist attractions, Bali tourism is also famous for having many terraced rice field tourist attractions. There are two famous terraced rice fields in Bali. These are the Jatiluwih terraced rice fields and the Tegalalang terraced rice fields.
Because the location of the Tegalalang terraced rice fields is close to the center of the Ubud Bali tourist area, the Tegalalang terraced rice fields are more visited by tourists.
Interesting things that tourists can see or do in the Tegalalang terraced rice field area include:
- Taking photos with the terraced rice field as the background.
- Hanging out at a cafe with a view of the terraced rice field.
- There are currently Bali swing activities available in the Tegalalang terraced rice field area.
- Trekking around the rice field area.
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If you are on a family vacation with your children, then you must visit the Pandawa Beach in Kutuh village. You may be wondering, why is this beach called Pandawa Beach?
This beach is called Pandawa Beach because on the cliffs leading to the entrance to the beach area, there are statues of the Pandawa five.
How many statues are there in the Pandawa Beach area? There are six statues, such as the statues of Arjuna, Yudistira, Nakula, Sahadewa, Goddess Kunti, and Bima's statue.
Currently, Pandawa Beach is a popular destination on the island of Bali, especially for Indonesian tourists. The main attraction of Pandawa Beach is its stretch of white sand about 1 kilometer long. The waves at Pandawa Beach are very calm, making it very safe for children to swim. In addition, canoe rental services are available at the beach.
Furthermore, another advantage of Pandawa Beach is its very large parking area for vehicles and the parking location is close to the beach line. Along the beach there are stalls that provide food and drinks at affordable prices.
Address: Kutuh Village, Kuta South District, Badung Regency.
Opening hours: 24 hours. Best time to visit: 15:00 – 18:00.
Atmosphere: Touristy, Hot, Instagrammable Spot, Relaxed.
Suitable for: Vacation with Friends, Family & Children.
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One of the tourist attractions that is currently trending on Instagram is waterfalls. Bali island has many options for waterfall tourist attractions, especially in the northern part of the island.
Among the many options for waterfall tourist attractions in Bali, Sekumpul Waterfall is the most famous.
The location of the Sekumpul Waterfall tourist attraction is in the north Bali tourist area. Just for information, the location of the north Bali area is quite far from the south Bali tourist area. Such as Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Canggu, Jimbaran, Tanjung Benoa, Ungasan.
To get to the location of Sekumpul Waterfall from the south Bali area, it will take about 2.5 hours.
The main attraction of the Sekumpul Waterfall tourist attraction is the natural surroundings of the waterfall. At the Sekumpul Waterfall location, visitors will see two twin waterfalls side by side with a height of about 50 meters.
Address: Sekumpul Village, Sawan, Buleleng Regency.
Opening hours: 24 hours.
Best time to visit: 08:00 – 11:00.
Atmosphere: Lush, Green, Natural, Instagrammable Spot, Relaxed.
Suitable for: Vacation with Friends & Couples.
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The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park or popularly known as GWK Bali, is one of the popular family tourist attractions on the island of Bali. Almost every day, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park tourist attraction is visited by tourists.
The main attraction that attracts tourists to vacation at GWK Bali is because at GWK Bali there is the highest statue in Indonesia. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue has a height of 75 meters, with a width of 65 meters.
Address: Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan village, Kuta South District, Badung Regency.
Opening hours: 09:00 – 20:00.
Best time to visit: 16:00 – 19:00.
Atmosphere: Grand Park, Instagrammable Spot, Relaxed.
Suitable for: Family & Children's Vacation.
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Have you ever seen a photo of tourists enjoying a beachside white sand culinary tour, sunset view, with grilled seafood menu? If so, you are likely to wonder where this location is on the island of Bali. Its name is Jimbaran Beach.
The main attraction that attracts tourists to vacation at Jimbaran Beach is the beauty of the white sand beach, with a very long coastline. Because the beach faces the west side, in the afternoon Jimbaran Beach becomes one of the best spots to see the sunset view on the island of Bali.
The uniqueness of Jimbaran Beach is that there are many grilled seafood cafes on the edge of Jimbaran Beach, with a beach view. The atmosphere of dinner, with candlelight, a location on the edge of the beach, while watching the sunset is the main attraction of Jimbaran Beach as a tourist destination.
Opening hours: 24 hours.
Best time to visit: 17:00 – 21:00.
No entrance fee, only vehicle parking fee.
Atmosphere: Romantic, Instagrammable Spot, Relaxed.
Suitable for: Family Vacation, Children & Honeymoon.
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Indonesian tourists who first vacation to Bali are always interested in vacationing at the Tirta Empul Temple in Tampak Siring. The attraction of the Tirta Empul Temple tourist attraction is because of its location close to the Tampaksiring Presidential Palace.
In addition, visitors will see many pools in the Tirta Empul Temple with the uniqueness of the temple architecture.
The most interesting thing that visitors will see when entering the inner area of the temple. Inside the temple area there will be a pool, and in the middle of the pool there is a spring water source. Because the water from the pool comes from a spring, the water looks very clear.
The water from the main pool is then channeled to the second pool where Hindus perform purification rituals. At the location of the second pool, visitors will see Hindus in Bali purifying themselves using the spouting water from the main pool.
For tourists to enter the Tirta Empul Temple area in Tampak Siring, tourists must wear a sarong and sash. The sarong is worn from the hips to the feet and the sash is used to tie the sarong around the waist.
In addition, at the ticket counter, sarongs and sashes are provided. You can also bring your own Sarong and Sash, if you feel uncomfortable wearing the provided sarong and sash.
Address: Jalan.Tirta Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency.
Opening hours: 08:00 – 18:00.
Best time to visit: 16:00 – 18:00.
Atmosphere: Grand Park, Religious, Instagrammable Spot.
Suitable for: Family Vacation, With Friends & Honeymoon.
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If you want to see the traditional village atmosphere on the island of Bali that is still original and very clean, then Penglipuran village in Bangli must be visited.
You might wonder, what is the uniqueness of Penglipuran village compared to other villages on the island of Bali? The main attraction that visitors see when entering Pengelipuran village is that the design of the houses looks the same as the original Bali design. The original Bali design is like the entrance gate of the house, roof design, and house layout.
In addition, many flower trees are planted in the outdoor and indoor areas of the house in a neat arrangement. The main attraction that I see as the most prominent from Pengelipuran village is the cleanliness of the village area.
Address: Jalan Penglipuran, Kubu Village, Bangli District, Bangli Regency.
Opening hours: 08:15 – 18:30.
Best time to visit: 15:00 – 17:00.
Atmosphere: Traditional, Instagrammable Spot, Relaxed.
Suitable for: Vacation with Friends & Honeymoon.
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For tourists who are on their first vacation to Bali and have a fairly long vacation in Bali for about 8-10 days, they will definitely vacation to Nusa Lembongan Island.
Although Nusa Lembongan Island is part of the Bali region, the island is separated from Bali by the sea.
There are many interesting things that tourists can do or see while on Nusa Lembongan Island.
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Near Nusa Lembongan Island, there is Nusa Penida Island which is also part of the Bali province government although it is separated by the sea.
Nusa Penida Island has been very popular and has received a lot of tourist visits in the past 5 years. Most tourists who vacation to Nusa Penida Island are tourists who are looking for natural surroundings and want to get good and unique photos.
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Gili Trawangan Island is located in the province of NTB (West Nusa Tenggara). Most foreign tourists who have a long vacation will vacation to Gili Trawangan Island.
The main attraction of Gili Trawangan Island as a vacation spot is the white sandy beach scenery, no motor vehicles and nightlife.
Read More: Best recommendations for places to stay in Bali
Best Transportation for Sightseeing in Bali Island
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During vacation, the comfort of vacation transportation will play an important role in your satisfaction. Vacation transportation on Bali Island is available for both public and private transportation.
Currently, public transportation is more available in the tourist area of southern Bali. Types of public transportation available include meter taxis, online taxis, and online motorbike taxis.
If you visit more than one tourist spot in one day and many tourist areas are outside the southern Bali area, the best transportation option for sightseeing in Bali for you is private transportation. Private transportation can be in the form of a motorcycle or car.
Of course, you don't need to bring your own vehicle when vacationing on Bali Island. There are many motorbike rental or car rental services in Bali.
- Motorbike Rental
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Most tourists who enjoy riding motorcycles on vacation in Bali are tourists who are vacationing alone or with friends. In addition, tourists who are not going far and want to save on transportation costs will choose to ride a motorcycle.
The best way to find motorbike rental services in Bali near your hotel location is to use Google. In addition, there are some motorbike rental services in Bali that offer pick-up and drop-off services to your accommodation location.
Then what is the price of motorbike rental on Bali Island? The price of motorbike rental in Bali depends on the year of manufacture of the motorcycle and the type of motorcycle. The newer the motorcycle, the higher the rental price will be.
The average price of motorbike rental in Bali is around IDR 75,000-100,000/motorbike and the rental price does not include fuel.
- Car Rental
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Bali Tourists who are vacationing with their family or want to go further from the southern Bali area, prefer to use a car for vacation transportation.
There are two types of car rentals on Bali Island. That is self-drive car rental and car rental in Bali with a driver. Which type of car rental you will choose, of course, is up to you.
1. Self-Drive Car Rental
The price of car rental in Bali also depends on the type of car and the year of manufacture of the car. For example, the price of renting a Toyota Avanza in Bali is around IDR 250,000/24 hours without fuel.
The best way to find car rentals in Bali is to use Google and on the Google page you will find many car rental providers.
2. Car Rental With Driver
The price of car rental with a driver in Bali depends on the type of car you want to use.
For the price of renting a Toyota Avanza in Bali with a driver, it is around IDR 450,000/12 hours including fuel. Then, for the price of renting a Toyota Innova Reborn with a driver in Bali, it is around IDR 700,000/12 hours including fuel. If you are vacationing with family or friends and the number of participants exceeds 7 people, it is a good idea to choose a microbus type vehicle such as Isuzu ELF or Toyota Hiace.
Just for your information, there are some advantages if you use car rental with driver services in Bali.
The risk of car damage is not on you, but on the driver. For example, if the price of renting an Avanza with a driver in Bali is IDR 350,000/12 hours. Then divided by the number of participants, for example 4 people. Then the car rental price becomes IDR 87,500/person. If you drive yourself, there is a risk of accidents. The cost of claiming car damage insurance is IDR 300,000 and does not include the cost of car rental per day at the workshop. The cleanliness of the car is the responsibility of the driver. You don't need to worry about finding a parking place for your vehicle when you are at the tourist spot you are visiting.
Those are some examples of popular tourist attractions in Bali. For those of you who are true travelers, you must go to Bali even if it is only once in your lifetime. I guarantee you will not regret it.
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