Leaving for a trip to Bali means going to the discovery of a distant and wonderful exotic world, meeting a culture deeply different from ours and a rich and wild tropical nature.
1-Visit temples and attend religious ceremonies
Bali is an island of Hindu faith, an exception for a country like Indonesia with an absolute Muslim majority. This feature has produced an impressive number of temples and sacred structures, it is thought that there are more than 20,000 on the island! Among small tourist traps and genuine places to admire religious rites, the Pura Besakih is known for being the sacred temple par excellence while the Pura Luhur Uluwatu is perhaps the most suggestive one, built sheer above the sea. Lesser known but always very interesting structures can be found everywhere in Bali, just look around!
2-The Monkey forest
Another of the things that can be seen in Bali is the Monkey forest. In the Ubud area there is the monkey forest, a nature reserve inhabited by hundreds of specimens of Macaco Cinomolgo, where you can get lost walking while admiring the temples hidden in the trees that make it a perfect Indiana Jones-style movie set! A word of advice: the monkeys, accustomed to the presence of man, are not at all fearful, on the contrary, so if you bring food I advise you to be careful because they could steal it.
3-The waterfalls
Waterfalls are one of the things you absolutely must see, the highest being Gitgit, in the north of the island, surrounded by the rainforest. Not all of them are easy to reach in fact that of Semukpul is not very easy to reach, but the show is guaranteed. And if you feel like real explorers, head to the NungNung waterfall where, after a long hike, you can swim in the pond below. All the waterfalls that are located in Bali are a real show.
4-YogaÂ
If you want to relax and enjoy peace, yoga is one of the activities I recommend. Spirituality, meditation and yoga have always found fertile ground and today, especially in the Ubud area, many schools and resorts offer yoga classes. The “Yoga Barn” center is a true institution on the subject.
5-Go shopping in Kuta
If you love shopping and confusion then Kuta is the perfect area for you, the area of Kuta is the one that most of all reflects the modern tourist evolution of the island, noisy, busy, crowded, but also fun and well-stocked if you talk about shopping! Lots of souvenir shops, next to the big Mall and the specialized shops for surfing, will delight the most spendthrift.
6-Visit the coffee plantations
In an area not far from Ubud, in the central part of the island, it is possible to visit the spectacular plantations of one of the most expensive and precious coffees in the world, the Luwak. Still produced in an artisanal way, the coffee in question has a particularity: before being transformed, each of its beans must be eaten and then expelled by a nice civet, a typical animal of the area, only then will it have the necessary characteristics becomes a true Luwak ! It is an unforgettable experience, you will have the opportunity to see how one of the most expensive coffees in the world is produced!
7-Dolphins of Lovina
A long black sand beach, in a quiet area outside the traditional tourist circuit and the show offered by the dolphins that are admired by boats a few meters from the shore every morning: here is Lovina, one of the last areas of the island where it is still possible to go down in the authentic Balinese lifestyle. Seeing dolphins is an experience you will not forget, also suitable for families.
8-The village of Ubud
Ubud is a small village close to a plateau only a few hours away from Denpasar, the main city of the island, where the spirit of Bali is said to live. Tradition and above all culture find expression in museums and art galleries such as the Puri Lukisan and the Neka Art Museum. Ubud is also a place to relax in the numerous spas, practice yoga together with a healthy and conscious lifestyle. A happy little universe for body and mind!
9-The secret beaches
Like all respectable islands, Bali has its secret spots next to its most famous and popular beaches! Perasi Beach is located on the east coast, fantastic white sand and few people, as well as Ungasan Beach, in the south. And again Bias Tugal Beach, Geger Beach and the beautiful Balangan Beach. There are many, the best thing is that not everyone knows these beaches, so in most cases it will be you and the sea, with maybe a few people.
10-Visit the surrounding islands
If you are not very tight with the times a visit also deserve the islands in the surrounding area, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Lombok, even if the top is represented by the three small Gili islands, a real paradise on earth. Crystal clear waters, white beaches and small beach resorts built in bamboo and there are no cars! The only means of transport are bicycles or horse-drawn carts. Places like that are transformed quickly, prey to mass tourism, go there before tourists invade them!
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