1. Uluwatu Temple and Kecak dance
A clifftop sea temple, one of Bali's most important, about 70 m above the ocean. The Kecak fire dance at sunset retells the story of Rama and Sita.
- Area
- Uluwatu, Bukit Peninsula (south)
- Hours
- Daily 7:00-19:00; Kecak dance starts at 18:00
- Price
- Temple entry IDR 50,000 (adult); Kecak ticket IDR 150,000 (adult)
- Getting there
- On the southern Bukit Peninsula; most visitors come by hired car with driver or scooter
- Tip
- The monkeys grab sunglasses, hats and phones, so secure them and don't feed the monkeys.
- Muslim-friendly
- A sarong and sash are required, and shoulders and knees must be covered.
2. Tanah Lot
A temple on a rock about 300 m offshore, best known as a sunset spot.
- Area
- Tabanan (west coast)
- Getting there
- About 30 km from Denpasar; drive toward Kediri and follow the signs to Pura Tanah Lot
- Tip
- Sunset is the busiest time. Come early in the morning for fewer people.
3. Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
A 12.5-hectare forest with temples and a large group of long-tailed macaques, right in central Ubud.
- Area
- Ubud
- Hours
- Daily 9:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00)
- Price
- Adult IDR 130,000; child IDR 100,000
- Getting there
- Jalan Monkey Forest, Padangtegal, Ubud; walkable from central Ubud, with parking on site
- Tip
- Leave bags behind, don't stare monkeys in the eye, and don't feed or touch them. Balinese dance shows run Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 and 16:00.
4. Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Terraced rice fields in a valley north of Ubud, with walking paths through the fields.
- Area
- North of Ubud
- Getting there
- About a 20-minute drive north of Ubud by hired car, scooter or taxi
- Tip
- Walks through the terraces take 30 minutes to 1.5 hours; bring water and sunscreen.
5. Tirta Empul
A holy spring temple where Balinese Hindus bathe under a row of water spouts in a purification ritual called melukat.
- Area
- Tampaksiring, Gianyar (near Ubud)
- Getting there
- About 30 minutes from Ubud, or about 1.5 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport, by car or scooter
- Tip
- Allow 30 minutes to an hour. Local worshippers queue in the pools, so give them priority.
- Muslim-friendly
- A sarong is required to enter; you can rent one at the entrance for a small donation.
6. Mount Batur sunrise trek
A pre-dawn hike up an active volcano to watch the sunrise over the crater lake.
- Area
- Kintamani (north-east highlands)
- Getting there
- Tours include very early hotel pickup and transfer to the trailhead
- Tip
- Expect a long morning: tour operators list 7.5 to 10.5 hours door to door, with an English-speaking guide included.
7. Nusa Penida (day trip)
Cliff viewpoints and beaches such as Kelingking, Crystal Bay, Diamond Beach and Atuh Beach, a short fast-boat ride from Bali.
- Area
- Nusa Penida island, off Bali's south-east coast
- Getting there
- Fast boat from Sanur, Kusamba or Padang Bai (about 30-45 minutes), then a hired car or scooter with or without a driver on the island
- Tip
- Island roads are hilly and partly rocky, and the path down to Kelingking Beach is steep and dangerous. A car with a driver is the safer choice. Book boats ahead in holiday periods.
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