Kickoff your Bali adventure by taking your surfboard to the popular Kuta beach, located on the southwestern coast of the island. There are surf schools for beginners, experienced surfers and also equipment rentals to facilitate your surfing experience. You can also try other water activities like beach volleyball, parasailing or jet skiing on the beach.
Start early in the morning and hike your way to the top of Mount Agung, the highest mountain in Bali. The summit offers a magnificent view of Bali, it's the perfect spot to catch a sunrise or sunset. This hike is recommended for experienced hikers, the challenging terrain takes around 5-7 hours to complete the round trip.
Take a break from trekking and surfboarding with some white-water rafting at the Telaga Waja River. Experience a thrilling ride through rapids and canyons, surrounded by Bali's lush jungles. This activity usually takes 2 hours and 10 kilometers and sometimes includes a stopover where you can jump from the cliffs into the river.
Ubud is a must-visit place in Bali, the small town is full of magical art and culture. The Monkey Forest is one of the popular places to visit here, walk around the lush green forest grounds where you can find fascinating lots of monkey species while learning different cultural traditions.
One thing you should not miss during your trip to Bali is the Tanah Lot Temple in the western part of the island. The beautiful temple sits on a rocky island and is surrounded by the sea water. The view of this temple at sunset is truly breathtaking. You can enjoy the mesmerizing sunset view walking along the coastline of this beautiful temple and visit some local markets for souvenirs shopping.
You can rent a motorbike, the most expensive option is hiring private transportation with a driver or using local transportation like mini-buses, airport shuttles, and taxi services. You can expect to pay around 300-500 IDR daily for those transportation options.
If you have more time, add a visit to the scenic Tegalalang Rice Terraces or try out scuba diving at Tulamben shipwreck. For a relaxed and local experience try a Balinese cooking class and batik painting classes. If you have less time, we recommend skipping a visit to Monkey Forest of Ubud and shopping in local markets near Tanah Lot.
The international airport in Bali is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). It is located in the south of Bali, approximately 20km from Kuta Beach and 60Km from Ubud town center.