Things to Do on Holiday in Bali

Posted by Ash K on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 1

Bali is truly a paradise on Earth. Every time I go there I am sad when I leave. This is my favourite place in the world to go on holiday. Here are my recommendations for the best things to do during Bali holidays.

The best thing to do during a holiday in Bali is to hit up the beaches. The beaches in Bali are the best in the world. Kuta is a place that has wonderful beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. It is only fifteen minutes from the airport, so it makes a great first place to stop in Bali. There are lots of bars, restaurants and places to stay in Kuta, so I usually stay there for a couple of days.

For those who want to visit a beach in Bali that is a little safer for swimming, Jimbaran is a great beach to go to. It doesn’t have the high waves that are present at most of the beaches in Bali. This means that it is nice to take a float and relax on the water. Also, Jimbaran has a number of fantastic fried seafood restaurants, which is what it is most famous for.

Outside of the beaches, my favourite thing to do in Bali is to explore the jungle areas. The best place to do this is the Ubud area. Ubud is home to the famous Monkey Forest, which hosts in its heart one of Bali’s most sacred temples. The temple is surrounded by the most beautiful forest you will see anywhere in the world. Money Forest lives up to its name, because it is full of curious and friendly monkeys. You can actually get them to come up and eat fruit right out of your hand. Be careful when you are eating outside in the forest, because the monkeys are quite bold. They will try to steal food right off of your table if you are not careful.

Another spot tourists should add to their Bali holiday packages is a stop at Batur Lake. This area is also home to some of the most famous temples in Bali. There are a number of temples here that attract pilgrims from all over Indonesia. They are always a number of prayers pinned up on the temple walls, and it makes for a very picturesque scene.

Those traveling to Bali need to be aware of a few things. First, almost every traveller will need to get a visa to enter Bali. This can be purchased for around 25 USD after exiting the plane upon arrival in Bali. Also, visitors need to be aware of the chance of crime in Bali. Most areas are very safe, but do not get into taxis that are not officially licensed.

Finally, cheap Bali holidays are very easy to put together. Everything is very cheap in Bali, so it is possible to live like a king there for 20 USD a day. Just be sure to have an open mind and enjoy yourself, and you will have the trip of a lifetime.