Top 5 experiences in Bali | MakeMyTrip Blog

They call it the ‘Island of the Gods’. With its volcanic hillsides, rugged coastline, imposing mountains and an expanse of clear blue stretching as far as the eyes can see, Bali sure lives up to its reputation. Whether you are visiting this legendary holiday destination for a romantic getaway, a spiritual retreat, shopping sprees or a solo trip to unwind, here are five experiences you must fit into your Bali itinerary to experience this place in its true glory.

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Climb Mount Batur at Sunrise

A trek to Mount Batur to spot the sun rising from behind the mountain peaks and painting the horizon a vibrant orange is a magical and rewarding experience. Sunrises in Bali don’t get better than this. Prepare yourself for a 2-2.5 hour-long trek on this active volcano, which is also one of the most sacred mountains in all of Bali. As you go uphill, the sight of Lake Batur at the foot of the cliff, reflecting the star-studded sky is a delight in itself. The trek is divided in two parts, the second being more arduous and steep. You will reach a small platform after a nearly 2-hour climb but this isn’t the highest point of the cliff. If you want to enjoy the best sunrise views, another 30-minute uphill climb through a steep, sandy trail awaits you. As you sit there with a cup of hot tea sourced from the warung, be prepared to have your breath taken away as the sun breaks the horizon and spreads its rays across Lake Batur and Gunung Abung, along with Mount Rinjani on Lombok Island. For nature lovers and photography enthusiasts, this experience is pure gold.

Enjoy the Nightlife at Kuta Beach

Given Bali’s enviable nightlife, a holiday in Bali isn’t complete unless you indulge in a night of carefree partying. The Kuta Beach area is your go-to destination, as the bar scene here is forever vivacious. Whether you are looking to enjoy a quiet drink listening to the sound of waves washing ashore, or a hardcore partying experience complete with pub crawl, Kuta has it all. Paddy’s, W Sports Bar, Expresso, The Bounty, Cocoon Beach Club, DeeJay Club, Hard Rock Café, Boshe VVIP Club and VH Bali are just some of the popular party places for tourists in Bali. The prices here are relatively steep, but the experience is classy and upscale.

Take a Day Trip on the Bali Hai Cruise

Why limit yourself to lounging at the beach, when you can indulge in some serious fun at the high seas, yes? If you are not keen on spending several days on a cruise or are pressed for time, a day trip on Bali Hai Cruise offers the perfect alternative. They offer a wide range of day cruises, which are as follows:

Reef Cruises: Offer an up-close look at the bustling marine life in Lembongan Pontoon.
Beach Club Cruise: Has a mix of water sports such as snorkelling, kayaking, water slides and banana boat rides followed by a BBQ lunch.
Dolphin Cruise: Takes you to a spot where you get to watch a pod of Risso Dolphins in all their adorable splendor.
Full-Day Three Island Cruise: Takes you past towering limestone cliffs to reach the sister islands of Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan.
Island Discovery Cruise: Takes you on a high-speed luxury catamaran, the Aristocrat, to the remotest parts of Nusa Penida, allowing you the luxury of soaking in the virgin locales.

Marvel at the Famous Rice Paddies of Bali

A vast expanse of emerald green paddy fields awaits you in the interiors of Bali. These hand-crafted terraced fields, which that are an architectural marvel unto themselves, are nurtured through a unique subak irrigation system. You can hike through this seamless stretch of lush greens or spend a morning watching the sun rise through the misty fields. Since rice farming has been an integral form of sustenance for the natives for almost 2,000 years, you can spot stretches of rice paddies almost everywhere in Bali but if you want to experience the true grandeur of these farms, Tegalalang, Jatiluwih and Ubud are the places to be. There could be no better way to connect to roots of Balinese people.

Indulge in Thrilling Water Sports

Beyond the white sandy beaches and calm blue waters of Bali lies a world of thrill and adventure rolled out in the form of water sports. These must certainly feature on your bucket-list, regardless of whether you are a novice or a seasoned adventure sport junkie. You can begin with subtler options such as banana boat rides, rolling donut boat rides, parasailing, jet skiing, fly fish rides (where you are sent flying in the air atop a flat rubber boat being pulled by a speed boat), and graduate to more intense activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, river rafting, water skiing, and wave surfing.

While relaxing by the beach, taking a dip in the pool, pampering yourself to spa treatments and topping it up with gourmet delights is all very well, it is one-of-a-kind experiences like these that’ll make your Bali holiday truly memorable.

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