10 Greatest Activities to do In Bali

10 Greatest Activities to do In Bali

Article by Tim

Bali, Indonesia is one of the hottest destinations in Asia. It has a great mix of pristine white sand beaches, beautiful landscapes as well as traditional culture which will welcome any tourist with the potential to enjoy a great vacation. If you have a trip planned to Bali, Indonesia in the near future, you should definitely consider the following 10 most popular things to do in Bali while you there.1. Bicycling in Ubud – Ubud is very famous for its various bicycle tours where tourists can hop on one of the local bikes and ride through villages surrounded by rice paddies and plenty of local culture. You could also take a day long trip to a village in Ubud called Petulu which is very famous for its massive heron roosting that happens every night. 2. Surfing in Kuta – If you want beaches where you can surf, find girls in bikinis and also be able to visit many night clubs along the coastline, Kuta is definitely the place you want to go to. There are plenty of surf schools here if you really want to learn how to surf in just one day. 3. Enjoying the sunset at Tanah lot – This is a temple site in the southern region of Bali where one can witness one of the most beautiful sunsets in the country. There is an air of mystery that surrounds Tanah, a temple that is supposedly guarded by the local snakes. 4. Doing the Kecak dance in Ulu Watu – Make a trip to the Ulu Tatu temple where they do the kecak dance at 6 PM every night. This is a tribal dance where hundreds of locals will chant while a few performers will perform a dance, which very interestingly, was actually first introduced by a German several years ago.5. Menjangan Island snorkeling – This Island lies in the west coast of Bali and might be a long trip. However, the trip will be well worth your troubles as it is deemed as one of the best snorkeling locations in the entire world.6. Lake Bratan – Visit the beautiful Pura Ulun Dany Bratan, a temple located right in the midst of a lake. It is a very romantic and serene location to visit.7. Climb Mount Batur – Many tourists wake up very early to begin climbing this beautiful mountain at 4 AM. It will take about 2 hours to hike to the top before they are presented with a magnificent sunrise that blooms over the mountains.8. Try the local pork – Pork is a delicacy in Bali or pretty much any other part of Indonesia. Try the famous Babi Guling dish in Ubud which will sell for just about .50 when you convert the local currency. This is usually served for lunch and quickly sells out by 11 AM. It will have your lips smacking.9. Rafting – Ubud is a great place to sign up with an adventure sports company that will take you through the rapids. Prepare to get drenched. 10. Buffalo race anyone? A visit to Negara will allow you to catch quite a wonderful spectacle where mammoth water buffaloes, with jockeys complete, race against each other.

About the Author

Bapak Tim has lived in Indonesia for 5 years, and spent a lot of time immersed in the culture of Bali. He now writes for the website Balimanis.com