Bali is a large island in the middle of Indonesia. It is a haven for beach bum and surfers with an abundance of tourists, photographers, temple-goers, and yogis flocking its shores each year. Here are the top ten things to do in Bali.
Rice Terraces
These can be found randomly on the side of the road or the best ones are usually located in Ubud.
Surfing
This is a really fun thing you can do while you are in Bali and you can either rent a surfboard just randomly from a shop on the beach or you can actually hire an instructor and it will help you learn a bit faster. If you are an intermediate or pro surfer, you will know where to go to catch the best waves but if you are just starting out I recommend you check out Kuta or Seminyak beach.
Shopping
Bali is filled with some amazing shopping so make sure to leave room in your suitcase. You can find a ton of really trendy stores located in places like Seminyak, Canggu, and Ubud. And then you have the markets and the nice thing about these places is you are allowed to bargain and so you can get a bit of a deal. There are a bunch of shops that have really unique home goods and you can find everything from things for your living room or your kitchen or even a giant wooden statue for your front yard.
Rent a Villa
This will feel like an amazing and luxury experience but it surprises too many people it doesn’t always come with a high price tag. You can actually get villas for as little as $50 a night and if you are in a group, you can find a beautiful villa for around $200 a night which split between six people is just over $30 a person. You can find these villas on websites like Airbnb and Home Away
Food
When I think about Bali, one of the first things that come to mind is all the amazing food. There are an endless amount of cafes and restaurants here and eating your heart out is a must do. What is really nice as well is that almost all the food places here offer either vegetarian or vegan options.
Hit up a Sunset Spot
The sunsets here are seriously unforgettable; so as soon as the Sun goes down you will want to head to the beach and soak up the amazing view. All the restaurants and bars located right on the beach will have chairs set up along with a great cocktail menu and it’s definitely the place to be when the sun’s going down.
Nightlife
The next thing in Bali you have to experience at least once especially if you were young is the nightlife. There are a ton of great spots to party and meet other travelers and can be found all around Kuta, Seminyak, and Canggu.
The Islands
If you have the time, going to visit one of the many islands in Bali is a great experience. This is also where you find that super blue water and be able to experience a totally different side of Bali.
Cheap Massages
The nice thing about Bali is that massages don’t come with a huge price tag like it would back in the states. Even the massages at the high-end hotels are about half the price you would normally see. If you want a true Bali experience, going for a cheaper massage is the way to go and there are a ton of places along the Main Street that offer back massages for as little as $10 for the hour.
The Amazing Waterfalls
Most of them are located more up north but they are truly a remarkable sight to see. If you aren’t in Bali for a long time, getting a private tour guide for the day is a great way to see Bali in a short time and you can request to see a waterfall on one of these tours.