PlanoPlanoBali layers ancient Hindu temple ceremonies, volcanic landscapes, and surf culture into an island where every village has its own festival calendar. Things to do in Bali range from pre-dawn volcano treks and waterfall swims to all-day spa rituals and sunset ceremonies at sea temples.
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Pura Luhur Batukaru
One of Bali's six key directional temples sits on the forested slopes of Mount Batukaru at 850 metres, surrounded by moss-covered shrines and with almost no visitors.
Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets
A private museum near Ubud housing over 7,000 masks and puppets from across Indonesia and Asia, displayed in traditional Javanese joglo pavilions.
Blanco Renaissance Museum
The flamboyant hilltop estate of the late Filipino-American artist Antonio Blanco in Ubud displays his paintings of Balinese women and the studio where he worked until 1999.
Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka
The most celebrated suckling pig restaurant in Bali operates from a warung opposite Ubud's royal palace, serving crispy-skinned babi guling with rice and sambal.
Sekumpul Waterfall
A 80-metre twin waterfall in the northern highlands reached by a 30-minute jungle descent through rice fields, considered the most scenic waterfall on the island.
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
The UNESCO-listed terraces in Tabanan cover 600 hectares and follow the traditional subak irrigation system dating back to the 9th century.
Sidemen valley
The rice-terrace valley east of Ubud on the slopes of Mount Agung offers homestays among working farms, weaving workshops, and quiet walks without the Ubud crowds.
Lembongan Island day trip
A 30-minute speedboat from Sanur reaches this small island with mangrove forests, Devil's Tears blowhole, and drift snorkelling with manta rays at Manta Point.
Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni)
The two-storey market across from the palace sells hand-carved wooden sculptures, batik textiles, and silver jewellery, with the best prices for early-morning buyers.
Potato Head Beach Club
A beachfront complex in Seminyak built from recycled shutters hosts sunset DJ sets, a restaurant by a Noma alumnus, and an open-air cinema on weekend evenings.
The best months to enjoy things to do in Bali are April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan around these months for the best weather and fewer crowds.
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