Terraced rice fields, Hindu temples, world-class surf breaks, yoga retreats, and volcanic peaks — Bali's essential spiritual and adventure experiences.
The dramatic emerald rice terraces of Tegalalang and Jatiluwih (UNESCO) surrounding Ubud, combined with the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and traditional Kecak fire dance performances, define Bali's cultural heart.
Bali offers the world's best value luxury villas — private infinity pools, personal staff, breakfast included, tropical gardens — at prices that represent a fraction of equivalent properties elsewhere.
Bali's most important and largest Hindu temple complex on the slopes of sacred Mount Agung contains over 80 temples. The elaborate ceremonies, ceremonially dressed worshippers, and spiritual atmosphere are deeply affecting.
Hiking to the rim of the active volcano at 1,717m for sunrise over a sea of clouds, with Lake Batur shimmering below and Mount Agung looming behind, creates one of Southeast Asia's most memorable sunrise experiences.
The iconic sea temple perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves at sunset is one of the most photographed scenes in all of Asia. The surrounding parkland offers excellent Balinese dance performances.
Learning to prepare nasi goreng, satay, tempeh, and fresh sambal in a hands-on Balinese cooking class typically begins with a market tour and ends with a feast of personally prepared dishes.
Rafting down the Ayung River through jungle gorges, past rice terraces and Balinese stone carvings, combines adventure with extraordinary scenery in the most popular activity booking on the island.
Bali's wellness industry centers on Ubud, where dozens of yoga shalas, healing centers, and wellness retreats offer everything from casual morning yoga to intensive multi-week transformational programs.
Bali's trendiest beach areas combine world-class surf breaks, sunset beach clubs like Ku De Ta and La Brisa, excellent international dining, and the creative digital nomad culture that has made Canggu globally famous.
Ubud's art market, surrounding galleries, and artist studios showcase remarkable Balinese painting, woodcarving, batik fabric, and silver jewelry craftsmanship that has made this small town an Asian art capital.
The raw natural island 45 minutes by fast boat from Sanur offers the chance to swim with manta rays at Manta Point, see the iconic Kelingking Beach clifftop vista, and explore pristine blue lagoons.
The cliff-top Uluwatu Temple spectacularly perched 70m above the Indian Ocean hosts the most dramatic Kecak fire dance performance in Bali at sunset, combining Hindu mythology with extraordinary natural backdrop.
“Ubud Rice Terraces and Monkey Forest”
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