| There are so many things to do in Bali, so to make it | | | | Bali is the island of the gods. So not surprisingly there |
| somewhat easier for you to plan your trip we have | | | | are thousands of temples on the island. Most famous |
| made a top 10 list. These are the things that you | | | | temples among travelers are Tanah Lot, just north of |
| should do during your holiday on this wonderful island. | | | | Kuta and the Besakih Temple. This temple is the most |
| Number 1: Head to the beach | | | | important temple for the Balinese and is considered the |
| Bali is an island of beaches. So one of the things to in | | | | mother temple. |
| Bali is to at least spend a day or two at the beach. | | | | One of my favorite temple complexes are however |
| Learn to surf at Kuta beach or chill out on the other | | | | Uluwatu Temple set on a dramatic cliff. Other |
| popular beaches such as Seminyak, Legian and Sanur. | | | | favorites are the ancient temple complexes Gunung |
| If you prefer more quiet beaches then Padang | | | | Kawi and Goa Gajah near Ubud. |
| Padang, Balangan, Dreamland or Lovina is a better | | | | Number 7: Meet the Lovina Dolphins |
| option. For die hard surfers check out Uluwatu beach | | | | All the way up north at Lovina Beach you can watch |
| too. | | | | dolphins catch fish every morning. Not only is it a |
| Number 2: Admire the rice fields | | | | spectacular sight to see large numbers of dolphins |
| If you travel to Bali it will be impossible not to spot | | | | jumping out of the water and swimming near your |
| them: the amazing rice fields and terraces that just | | | | boat, but the morning boat trip is a wonderful |
| seem to go on and on. If you want to see more of this | | | | experience as well. |
| amazing man made landscape you should plan a day | | | | You can either arrange a boat once you arrive in |
| trip to Jatiluih in Central Bali. A roadtrip past Rendang | | | | Lovina or if you are not planning to stay there, other |
| and Sideman in East Bali takes you along beautiful rice | | | | villages offer one day tours going to Lovina as well. |
| fields too. | | | | Expect to wake up early for this! |
| But if you don't feel like driving around then you can | | | | Number 8: See Bali a different way |
| head to Ubud and do a rice field walking tour or head | | | | A great thing about Bali is that everywhere you go |
| to Tegallalang just north of Ubud where you can find | | | | there is something nice to see. So what better way to |
| the rice field terraces that are included in the Unesco | | | | do this then on a bike. Especially in Ubud there are |
| World Heritage site. | | | | many bike tour companies that take you through |
| Number 3: Relax at a spa | | | | villages, pass rice fields and along the smaller trails. |
| Visiting one of the many spas is probably one of the | | | | It's a great way to see Bali up close. And the best |
| relaxing things to do in Bali. Choose between the | | | | thing is that you don't have to be an athlete to join. All |
| different types of spas, from very modern and stylish | | | | ages are welcome so don't hesitate to put this on your |
| to traditional or ones that are set along a river gorge | | | | things to do in Bali list! |
| or in the rice fields. | | | | Number 9: Check out the underwater world |
| Enough choice for any kind of traveler... | | | | If you are planning to visit Bali a little bit longer and you |
| Number 4: Watch a performance | | | | love to dive or snorkel then you should definitely go to |
| When the evening sets in its worth to go to one of the | | | | Menjangan island, North-West Bali. |
| many Bali dance performances in Ubud. Everywhere in | | | | The coral and the large number of fish here are |
| the village there are performances such as Wayang | | | | amazing. We have snorkeled in Amed, Lovina, |
| Kulit (shadow puppet), Legong dance (classical | | | | Candidasa and Padangbai and from our experience |
| traditional dance), Kecak (trance dance) etc. | | | | Menjangan Island is definitely the best site for |
| Tickets are sold throughout the day until several | | | | snorkeling and scuba diving in Bali. |
| minutes before the performance starts and they only | | | | Number 10: Hike through the mountains |
| cost around Rp 50.000. | | | | The last activity of my 'Top 10 Things to do in Bali-list' is |
| If you are staying in the south part of the island you | | | | for the active among us: hiking. The mountains and |
| can watch the kecak fire dance at the Uluwatu | | | | volcano's on Bali island offer great opportunities for this. |
| temple. One of the best settings to watch this | | | | You can either choose for the toughest hike up |
| dramatic performance. | | | | Gunung Agung Mountain or the less difficult up Gunung |
| Number 5: Learn at one of the many Bali courses | | | | Batur. |
| Instead of admiring the different types of Bali arts, you | | | | At Lake Bratan and surroundings lakes there are trails |
| can actually learn to make them yourself. Most big Bali | | | | through agricultural land and rainforests that take you |
| hotels and everywhere around Ubud offer all kinds of | | | | to refreshing waterfalls as well. There are nice Bali |
| courses such as woodcarving, painting, dance, cooking | | | | accmmodation options in Munduk. |
| etc. | | | | If you happen to be in East Bali then the trails around |
| If you prefer something such as yoga, meditation and | | | | Candidasa and Tirta Gangga are also wonderful, as |
| other types of health and well being activities there is | | | | they take you along the rice fields. |
| enough choice on the island as well. | | | | I hope I have been some help if you are working on |
| Number 6: Visit amazing temples | | | | your list of things to do in Bali. |