Make the most out of your trip to Bali and do these breathtaking activities!
Bali is one of the top destinations in mind when thinking of visiting Southeast Asia. 🏝️With its picturesque beauty and lush views of nature, this piece of heaven in Indonesia is also one of the frequently featured spots you can see in most of today’s social media influencers. In fact, Bali even has an “Instagram tour” where you can get the best snaps you can flex online. 📸
Aside from the Instagrammable places and relaxing ambiance, there is a whole other side of Bali that needs more exploring. There are tons of outdoor activities in Bali that even beginners can experience, including scuba diving, hiking, water rafting, and more. 🌊
Adrenaline junkies would instantly love these activities and for those who are having second thoughts — just do it! ✅ You might even surprise yourself and also discover a new side of yourself. Here are some of the things you can do to unleash your inner wanderer for your Bali trip!
1. River Rafting
During your Bali trip, soak in the beauty of the scenic countryside of Bongkasa Pertiwi while on your ATV bikes and experience water rafting at the Ayung River and there you’ll discover a hidden waterfall that’s worth your time and effort. 🚣🏻♀️Once you see it, you’ll be in awe.
If you book this activity through Klook, you can recharge by enjoying a delicious Indonesian buffet lunch while being surrounded by flourishing greens in the forest. 🌳 You’ll also get private comfortable transportation transfers so it’ll be convenient and stress-free.
Pertiwi Adventure Bali
Address: Bongkasa Pertiwi, Abiansemal, Badung Regency, Bali 80352, Indonesia
Contact: +62 813-3859-7825
2. Trekking
Welcome your day with a beautiful sunrise in front of you when you try trekking at Mount Batur, an active volcano on this Bali trip. 🌋 Aside from giving you the best views, Mount Batur is also one of UNESCO's Global Geopark Network and it usually takes three hours to reach the summit but it’s guaranteed to give you mesmerizing views so it’s all worth it.
Klook exclusively offers this experience with a bit of an upgrade. 😎 You can appreciate the view while having breakfast and stop by a coffee plantation along the way and there you can try Luwak coffee – one of the rarest and most expensive types of coffee in the world.
Klook Tip: If you’re in to see stunning sunset views in one of the best spots in Bali, it’s best to visit the Uluwatu Temple.
Mount Batur
Address: Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia
3. Snorkeling
The islands of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan are known for their breathtaking sunset view, clear blue waters, and rich marine ecosystems. 🤿 Hop on a booked tour and experience snorkeling with manta rays, sea turtles, seahorses, and other colorful fish that will leave you in awe. 🐟
Swim along the Crystal and Manta Bays and recharge with a delicious Indonesian meal for lunch. To finish off this memorable Bali trip, you can hop on a traditional gondola and traverse the area's vast mangrove forest.
4. Discover a hidden waterfall
You’ll never run out of outdoor activities in Bali given that it’s blessed with majestic natural wonders. You won’t be surprised that there are tons of waterfalls just ready to be discovered. 🤩 Sag this one-of-a-kind tour package from Klook to get the chance to see the Tibamuna, Tukad Cepung, and the Teganungan and Blangsinga waterfalls that are often labeled as the “best of Ubud.”
You can also opt to see Sekumpul, Aling-aling, Gitgit, Banyuwala waterfalls and go on a side trip to see the Tegalalang and Jatiluwih rice terraces for a total wanderer experience.
🚗 You won’t have to worry about your transportation, all you have to do is hop in and out of the car with a professional driver when you book via Klook.
Sekumpul Waterfall
Address: Bebetin, Sawan, Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia
5. Scuba diving
Just when you thought you’ve already explored most of Bali, there’s another beauty worth checking in the underworld. One of the famous diving spots in Bali is the sunken USS Liberty during the World War II era in Tulamben. ⚓
The shipwreck is now surrounded by thousands of corals and underwater species such as ghost pipe fish and pygmy seahorses. Get instantly transported back in time when descending and seeing the abandoned shipwreck on this Bali trip.
USS Liberty Shipwreck
Address: Tulamben, Kubu, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80852, Indonesia
More diving spots to explore!
Discover more diving experiences in other parts of the world like Indonesia! Bali has many diving spots perfect for divers of all levels like Padang Bai and Tulamben. If you're still not confident about your diving skills or just want to learn the basics of diving, we've got you covered:
6. Go on a unique road trip
Break out of the typical tourist mold during your Bali trip and get ready to be stunned by the natural beauty of Bali while on a quad bike or even a 4WD Jeep. 🚙 When on a quad bike tour, you can traverse down the jungle trails and see villages around and even see the black sand and lava from Mount Batur. 🌋 The two-hour ride will let you pass by the volcano's most recent eruption where you can see the largest black lava stone located on the mountain.
Another way to see the beautiful sunrise in Mount Batur is through this 4WD Jeep tour from Klook. Get transported back in time when seeing the caldera with your own eyes and sail across Lake Batur and reach Pulak Village, a popular camping spot at the foothills. 🏕️ This is also a more convenient way of reaching the summit since it only requires light trekking, perfect for those looking for outdoor activities in Bali.
Mount Batur
Address: Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia
7. Swing (25 meters above the ground!)
At this point, you’ll never run out of things to do in Bali and we’ve established that this is not just a place for relaxing but also for adventure seekers like you. 🤠 But here’s an outdoor activity in Bali that’s a mix of both.
Located in Tegalalang, Ubus, the Alas Harum is one of the top agritourism spots in Bali. Going on a swing 25 meters above the ground is enough to bring out that adrenaline while peacefully marveling at the beautiful rice terraces. 🌾 Don’t forget to snap a photo as you hop on the swing and try other activities such as flying fox or riding the sky bike. There are also famous Instagrammable spots like the bird nest and glass door.🤳🏻
Alas Harum Bali
Address: Jl. Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Contact: +62 812-2784-2083
8. Watersports experience
The beaches in Bali may be calming but there are tons of water sports to try such as parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat ride, and fly fishing. 🪂 Glide, twist, and swirl through the waters and pump up that adrenaline while on a high-speed ride.
To make your Bali trip more enjoyable, arranging and planning ahead of time is the key. You can book these activities on Klook and never have to worry about your transportation. All you have to think about is which outdoor activity in Bali to try next.
Tanjung Benoa Watersports
Address: Jl. Segara Geni No.3, Tj. Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
9. Go on a waterpark
Located in central Kuta, Waterbom is an oasis in the heart of Bali’s bustling tourist area and is also its most popular waterpark. 🤽🏻♀️ It has a range of internationally designed and constructed slides including the high-thrilling ride called The Constrictor.
After getting hyped up with the outdoor activities in Bali, you can chill by the Lazy River or in private gazebos located in Waterbom’s expansive gardens. Adults can also have massages and drinks by the swim-up bar and you can get a discounted ticket up to 15% off when you purchase on Klook. 💆🏻♀️
Waterbom Bali
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact Information: +62 361 755 676
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