Bali is the premier travel destination of Indonesia and there are plenty of things to do for tourists and travelers. This Indonesian island is primarily known for its beautiful white sandy beaches however there many other types of wonderful activities which you can enjoy during your vacation.
If you are planning a trip to Bali then be sure to enjoy some of the excellent activities and places to visit listed down below.
Ubud
Ubud is the center of the island's art community. There are various art galleries where you can purchase local art work and the Purl Lukisan Art Museum and the Neka Museum are also definitely worth a visit.
Beaches
There are many wonderful beaches on Bali which you can visit. Some of them are suitable for snorkeling and swimming whilst others are excellent for surfing. Some of the nicest beaches on the island include Jimberan beach, Nusa Dua, Sanur and Kuta beach.
Gunung Agung
This volcano is also known as Mount Agung and plays a very important part in Balinese culture and religion. If you have never been to a volcano before this you should definitely head over to Gunung Agung.
Tanah Lot
One of the most visited and most photographed attractions on Bali is Tanah Lot which is located on the west coast of the island. It is a magnificent temple which was built on a large piece of rock and is surrounded by the water. Many travelers prefer to visit Tanah Lot during sun set as this temple is simply stunning with the sun setting behind it.
Dolphin Watching
An activity which should be on every traveler's to do list is to go dolphin watching. There are two places where you can do this and which are at Nusa Dua and at Lovina. Lovina is located on the north side of this isle but most people tend to agree that this is the best location for dolphin watching.
Nightlife
If you like to party then you will definitely have a great vacation. The best nightlife venues are located in Kuta beach, Seminyak and Legian and include Double 6 and Gado Gado. There are also full moon parties organized every month for those of you that enjoy trance and techno music.
Waterfalls
There are plenty of beautiful waterfalls on Bali which you can visit during your holiday. Some of the most popular waterfalls include the Gitgit waterfalls, Blahmantung waterfalls and the Daybreak waterfalls.
About the Author:
James is travel consultant living on Phuket and is working on a number of projects. If you are looking for information about Phuket then be sure to visit his Phuket guide which includes an excellent section on the Phi Phi Islands.