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The 6 Best Things to Do in Bali
Rice terraces, temple mornings, and surf-town sunsets
Bali packs jungle, volcano, reef, and rice terrace into one island, wrapped in a deeply spiritual culture. Ubud is the green, temple-filled heart; the south is beaches and surf.
BEST TIME
April–October (dry season)
TYPICAL BUDGET
$1,100–$2,300 per person for 10 days
6 best things to do in Bali
1
Tegalalang rice terraces at sunrise
2
Water temple at Ulun Danu Beratan
3
Uluwatu clifftop temple & kecak dance
4
Snorkel or dive around Nusa Penida
5
Sunrise trek up Mount Batur
6
Canggu café and surf day
How to fit it into a day
Tegalalang rice terraces at sunrise
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: water temple at ulun danu beratan.
See it laid out day by day: the 7-day Bali itinerary →
LOCAL TIP
Bali is bigger than it looks — base in two areas rather than day-tripping everywhere.
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