10 Best Places to Visit in Bali – Complete Travel Guide for Tourists

Bali is a province of Indonesia, regarded as the paradise of islands, beaches, and the perfect place to spend a vacation with your loved ones. Whether you're searching for relaxation or something adventurous, it's suitable for all kinds of vacations. So what are you waiting for? Maybe for knowing about the gem places in Bali, then this article has you covered!

Here's a list of the best places to visit in Bali, either for chilling or for adventure:-

Ubud 

Ubud is said to be the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali. It portrays the spiritual and traditional side of Bali. The must-go-to place in Ubud includes:

• Visiting the Tegallalang Rice Terrace, a UNESCO-listed landscape, is famous for its green rice paddies.
• Visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, a natural reserve along with a Hindu temple complex and a home to many monkeys, especially macaques.
• Visiting the Ubud Palace, a historical royal residence in the center of Ubud, is famous for its traditional Balinese architecture.
• Visiting the Ubud Art Market, a famous market of Bali, is famous for authentic Balinese handicrafts.
• Visiting the Campuhan Ridge Walk, a scenic nature trail, is famous for lab greenery and river valleys.

The adventures to do in Ubud include: 

• Doing sunrise hiking on Campuhan Ridge.
• Going for Yoga sessions, Meditation sessions, and traditional Healing Sessions in Ubud.
• Exploring the traditional Balinese Villages.
• Hopping the Art Galleries of Ubud.
• Trying the thrilling Bali swing experience.

Uluwatu 

Uluwatu is known for its clifftop views, majestic temples, and coastal landscapes. The must-go-to place in Uluwatu includes:

• Uluwatu Temple, a Balinese Hindu sea temple, is famous for being built on a steep cliff of 70 metres.
• Padang Padang Beach, a beach on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, is famous for limestone cliffs, soft white sand and clear water.
• Suluban Beach, a famous surf spot, is known for its cave-like entrance.
• Bingin Beach, a famous surf spot, is known for its world-class left-hand waves.
• Single Fin Viewpoint, a cliffside view known for its cliffside bar and restaurant.

The adventures to do in Uluwatu include: 

• Witnessing the Kecak Fire Dance at sunset.
• Enjoying a cliffside dinner.
• Surfing on the world-class left-hand waves.
• Exploring the limestone caves at the beach of Uluwatu.
• Witnessing the sunset at the cliffs.

Seminyak

Seminyak is a coastal town, known for its stylish boutiques, beach clubs, nightlife, great resorts, restaurants and cafes. The must-go-to place in Seminyak includes:

• Seminyak Beach, an upscale beach on Bali's west coast, is known for its soft sand, sunset views and trendy clubs.
• KU DE TA Beach Club, an upscale beach club, is known for its gourmet food, cocktails and music.
• Potato Head Beach Club, a beach club known for its pools and bars.
• Petitenget Temple, a Balinese Temple, is known for depicting the island’s deep-rooted traditions.
• Seminyak Square, a famous crossroad for all the local shops, malls and restaurants.

The adventures to do in Seminyak include: 

• Experiencing a luxury spa at Seminyak Square.
• Going for boutique shopping at Seminyak Square.
• Hopping from all the beach clubs.
• Enjoying fine-dining restaurants.
• Going to witness sunset and sunset walking near the beaches.

Canggu

Canggu is a coastal village in South Bali, known for rice fields, user-friendly beaches and great for digital nomads as it has open co-working spaces. The must-go-to place in Canggu includes:

• Echo Beach, a beach famous for its black sand, and user-friendly.
• Berawa Beach, considered as the best place for surfing.
• Tanah Lot Temple, a Balinese Hindu temple, is known for its offshore rock formation and architecture.
• Batu Balong Beach, a beach famous for a great hangout spot.
• Twelve Urban Cafe, the trendiest cafe in Canggu.

The adventures to do in Canggu include: 

• Going surfing at various surf-friendly beaches.
• Enjoying the beach parties and nightlife at various beaches.
• Going for hopping at all the trendy cafes in Canggu.
• Doing skateboarding at local parks.
• Going to Yoga retreats for relaxing and practicing Yoga sessions.

Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida is a small island in the Southeast of Bali, known for witnessing its clear blue water and marine life. The must-go-to place in Nusa Penida includes:

• Kelingking Beach, a beach famous for its T-Rex rex-shaped lime-stone cliff and turquoise blue water.
• Angel's Billabong, a natural infinity pool, known for its scenic natural beauty.
• Broken Beach, a natural landmark on Nusa Penida, known for its naturally formed rock archway.
• Crystal Bay, one of the most famous beaches of Nusa Penida, known for snorkeling and diving.
• Diamond Beach, as the name itself suggests, that it is nonetheless a paradise beach, known for its white-sand and crystal clear water.

The adventures to do in Nusa Penida include:

• Doing snorkeling with Manta rays.
• Visiting cliff viewpoints and trekking there.
• Diving underwater at various crystal-clear beaches.
• Hopping all the beaches of Nusa Penida.
• Exploring the natural tide pools.

Mount Batur

Mount Batur is a famous active volcano, a great place for adventure seekers. The must go-to place in Mount Batur includes:

• Mount Batur Summit, an active volcano of 1717metres high, known for the best sunset view.
• Lake Batur, it is the Bali's largest volcanic crater lake, famous for its sacred status.
• Toya Bungkah Hot Springs, also known as Batur Natural Hot Spring, is a geothermal pool in the village of Toya Bungkah.
• Kintamani Village, a highland region near Mount Batur and famous for Lake Batur.

The adventures to do in Mount Batur include:

• Going for a sunrise trek.
• Going for a volcanic crater walk.
• Experiencing hot spring relaxation.
• Doing mountain biking.
• Exploring camping experiences.

Kuta

Kuta is a beach resort area in Bali, considered as the most famous beachfront area. The must go-to place in Kuta includes:

• Kuta Beach, a world famous beach known for its golden sands.
• Beachwalk Shopping Centre, a famous open-air three-level mall, famous for its resort-like design.
• Waterbom Bali, a landscaped tropical water park, famous for being one of the largest waterparks of 3.8 hectares.
• Kuta Art Market, also known as Pasar Seni Kuta, is famous for a traditional-style market in Kuta.
• Discovery Shopping Mall is a famous beachfront mall.

The adventures to do in Kuta include:

• Enrolling in surfing lessons for beginners.
• Exploring water slides at Waterbom.
• Going for beach nightlife.
• Going for shopping and dining at the beachfront mall.
• Enjoying the sunset walks.

Sanur

Sanur is a laid-black, mature beach resort town on the Southeast coast of Bali. The must go-to place in Sanur includes:

• Sanur Beach, a beach famous for shallow waters and golden sands.
• Le Mayeur Museum, a small museum famous for its paintings by the Belgian artist, who married a young Balinese dancer.
• Sanur Boardwalk, a scenic paved path across the Sanur Beach, famous for traditional Jukung fishing boats.
• Sindhu Market, also known as Pasar Sindhu, is a famous traditional market in Sanur.
• Serangan Island, also known as Turtle Island, is famous for turtle conservation.

The adventures to do in Sanur include:

• Going for sunrise cycling along the boardwalk.
• Enjoying while doing stand-up paddleboarding.
• Going for snorkeling.
• Going for kayaking.
• Enjoying traditional boat rides.

Munduk

Munduk is a highland village in North Bali, known for its mountains, lakes and hidden mountains. The must-go-to place in Munduk includes:

• Munduk Waterfall, a secluded waterfall, known for its coffee plantations.
• Sekumpul Waterfall, considered as the most beautiful waterfall of Bali, famous for being the collection of waterfalls.
• Twin Lakes Viewpoint, located in Buyan and Tamblingan, famous for the view of two adjacent lakes, separated by jungle-covered hills.
• Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, a waterfall famous for twin cascading flowing into a refreshing pool.
• Coffee and spice plantations are rich in Munduk, Bali.

The adventures to do in Munduk include:

• Going for a waterfall trek.
• Exploring the small villages situated in mountains.
• Witnessing bird watching.
• Exploring the taste of exotic coffee plantations.

Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua is a luxurious planned resort area in Southern Bali, famous for high-end international hotels near white-sand beaches. The must-go-to place in Nusa Dua includes:

• Nusa Dua Beach, a beach famous for its crystal-clear water and luxury resorts lines beside the beach.
• Waterblow Nusa Dua, a natural tourist attraction in Bali, famous for where the Indian Ocean meets across limestone cliffs.
• Bali Collection Shopping Village, is a premier open-air complex, famous for the international brands it has. Geger Beach, a beach famous for its beautiful seascapes.
• Museum Pasifika, an art museum, famous for presenting the various cultural artefacts of the Asian Pacific.

The adventures to do in Nusa Dua include:

• Going to enjoy water sports like jet skiing, parasailing, and riding on banana boats.
• Going for snorkeling and diving.
• Going for a Turtle Island tour.
• Relaxing in luxury resorts lined up near the beaches.
• Enjoying swimming at the various beaches.

Travelling from India to Bali

There are various flights easily available from India to Bali with one or two layovers. From India, you can catch flights from these airports:-

1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, in Mumbai
2. Indira Gandhi International Airport, in Delhi
3. Kempegowda International Airport, in Bangalore
4. Chennai International Airport, in Chennai
5. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, in Kolkata
6. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, in Hyderabad

After catching one of these flights, for Bali, you'll arrive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar.

Bali is more than just a destination, it's about relaxation, chilling, witnessing wonders, exploration and adventures which will definitely make your vacation magical and worthwhile. By the end of this blog, you must've surely got encouraged to go for such a thrilling vacation.