Most Popular Destination in Bali

Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach is the number one destination in South Bali. Since the ancient time, Kuta has always been a must-visit destination. Usually, the tourists go to the beach to play with the water and chase the sunset in the afternoon. When the night comes, the atmosphere in Kuta will become more tempting, especially with rows of hotels, cafes, restaurants and shops in front of it.

As a leading tourism area, Kuta Beach provides complete facilities. There are lots of local vendors selling food, clothes and beach clothes. They also offer massage and tattoo services. Some provide buoy and surfing board rentals too.

Kuta is a 10-minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The tourists are coming deliberately to Bali to visit this beach often rent a car right directly from the airport. The car rental counters are widely available at the arrival terminal of that Bali's main airport.

Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple is evidence of the natural and cultural wonders of Bali Island. The main attractions of this tourism object are two Luhur Temples standing on the giant rock island. These temples, which are part of Dang Kahyangan Temple are places where Hindus worship the Gods of the sea guard.

The view of the temple on the rock with the sea surrounding it is certainly a remarkable panorama in Tanah Lot. This panorama will be getting more and more beautiful especially at sunset.

The tourists can reach this temple when the sea is receding. Apart from taking photos and admiring the natural beauty, the tourists can also visit Ular Suci Cave under the temple. The cave is a residence of a guardian snake which is believed to have come from Danghyang Nirartha shawl, a Hindu religious figure and the founder of Shaivism in Bali.

Before reaching the temple, the tourists will walk past the central complex of souvenirs. On the right and left sides, there are many shops selling Balinese clothes and fabric, and lots more. Discover this beautiful temple in Beraban, Kediri, about 13 km to the south of Tabanan City.

Lovina Beach

If South Bali has Kuta, North Bali has Lovina as “a beauty queen” of its beach attraction. It can be said that Lovina is even more exotic than Kuta. This black sand beach is not as crowded as Kuta that the atmosphere is still very calm, clean and natural.

Apart from the charm of its exotic sand, Lovina is also famous for the dolphins. The tourists coming here are usually eager to see the dolphins up close. The tourists can rent a local fishing boat and sail to the middle of the sea, then wait for the dolphins to appear.

Due to its distant location from Denpasar, it is suggested that the tourists rent a car to reach Lovina Beach. Please take advantage of car rental services from Denpasar then directly go to Singaraja. As you arrived in Singaraja, go to Lovina Beach.

If you feel tired, do not hesitate to stay at one of the seaside cottages in Lovina. After that, take the time to travel around other destinations that not less exciting than Lovina in North Bali, such as Gitgit Waterfall, Sanih Water Bath, Munduk Village and Gedong Kirtya Museum.

Ubud Village

Taken from the word "Ubad" meaning "medicine", Ubud can be said as a healing village. In Ubud, people live with a strong tradition and friendliness to nature.

The atmosphere of Ubud is so beautiful with trees, rice fields, and rivers. A significant number of local artists, enjoying working and selling their work along the way, symbolizes a strong sense of the art of people there. There lots of art museums in Ubud. Two of the most popular are ARMA and Antonio Blanco Museums.

Being a world-class destination, Ubud has lots of resorts winning international awards such as Hanging Gardens, COMO Uma, and Maya Ubud. The International annual festivals have also been held there, one of them was Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.

One thing that is also very identical with Ubud as a healer village is a yoga. Until now, this village has become one of the world's best yoga tourism destinations. Bali Spirit Festival is an annual performance of global yoga lovers that is always held in Ubud.

Sukawati Market

This number one souvenir center is surely an ultimate stopover for anyone visiting the Island of Gods. Located on the side of Gianyar regency road, Sukawati market has become the center of Bali souvenirs since the 1980s. This market is open every day from 08:00 to 18:00.

Various Balinese handicrafts are sold in attractive packaging at affordable prices. The unique view of this market is rows of Balinese T-shirts and house dresses painted with the pictures of flowers and bamboo trees or ships with sunset. There are also various beach clothes, bags, wooden or beads sandals, paintings, sculptures and lots more. If want to get lots of souvenirs at an affordable price, you have to be very good at bargaining.

The tourists should go there in a rented car and ask the driver who can speak Balinese to help bargain the products. Usually, the sellers are pleased to give the lower price to Balinese.

Besakih Temple

This place the largest temple complex in Bali. The temple which is located in Karangasem regency has 18 companion temples with one central temple called Penataran Agung Temple. One of the companion temples is Basukian Temple which is believed to be a place of God's revelation that was revealed to Hyang Rsi Markandeya. This place is where the tourists can dive into the pioneer of Hindu Dharma religion in Bali.

Besakih Temple was standing dashingly at an altitude of 1,000 meters above the sea level on the downhill of Mount Agung, is used as a holy place by Hindus to worship their supreme God. Not only used as religious sites, Besakih Temple is also used as a tourism destination. The tourists are not only able to see the beauty of the temple architectures but also allowed to watch religious ceremonies and cultural festivals there.

Besakih Temple is located about 2-hour drive from Denpasar. It is better for the tourists to rent a car to go there. Renting a car enable the tourists to travel to other interesting destinations located in the same direction such as Kerta Gosa, Bukit Jambul, and Lawah Cave.

Bali Waterbom

This water park is one of the family's favorite destinations. Having been awarded as number 1 Waterpark in Asia version TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2017, Bali Waterbom offers interesting family entertainment. The founder of this playground has developed the waterbom into water castle in the middle of tropical nature.

On 3.8 hectares area, this destination offers dozens of world-class slides and unique swimming pools. The attractions vary from the cool rides like the artificial river "Lazy River", to the most thrilling ones such as "The Climax" which allow the tourists to feel like really jumping freely into the pool.

Complementary facilities are also available to pamper the guests. The private gazebos are spread over 51 points to relax and dine. There are also lockers, restaurants, cafes and children's playgrounds.

Bali Waterbom is located in the heart of Kuta, precisely at Kartika Plaza Tuban Street. This family recreational spot is open daily from 09:00 – 18:00. The ticket price is IDR 250,000 – 750,000 per person.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)

This cultural park in South Bali has just shocked the world with the installation procession of the head of God Vishnu statue that later on became its mascot. After 28 years, the mascot of the island has finally stood perfectly in Uluwatu Hill.

GWK has established since 1990 in Ungasan, South Kuta. The gigantic limestone hills were shaped in such way possible to become the tourist attraction as well as world-class art and cultural performances.

The tourists are racing to visit this site to witness the greatness of God Vishnu statue riding a 120-meter Jatayu in the middle of the natural wonder of Uluwatu Hill. One of the fixed agendas, which also become entertainment for the tourists is the traditional local dance performed every day in the amphitheater.

The tourists wanting to explore a 240-hectares area are suggested renting a car from the city center. Renting a car will enable tourists to travel around the exotic beaches in Ungasan or to one of its world-class resorts more easily.

Traveling Around Bali by Car

Bali has a total area of 5,780.06 square kilometers with 8 districts each of which has tremendous tourism charm. Given to that condition, the best way to explore Bali is by traveling by car. Moreover, popular destinations in Bali will provide an adequate parking lot. This thing will be very convenient for tourists going on holiday either with family or relatives.

Car rental services in Bali are abundant to serve the tourists. Recently, online car rentals have been available. The latest Traveloka's service offers online car rental service with the variety of conveniences. The users are free to choose all kind of cars from the verified providers. The process is easy, fast, safe and the cost is affordable.

Car rental can be a smart choice for traveling in Bali, as the tourists can explore the area without having to get tired of driving themselves. Besides, the drivers are usually local people who know the routes and area very well. The driver will be happy to give good recommendations as you need.   

The Best Time to Visit Bali

Bali is one of the world's busiest destinations. You have to know the best time to visit Bali for a pleasant holiday:

• Avoid going in a rainy season that takes place throughout November to April if you want to enjoy the beach and open nature of Bali perfectly. 
• The best time to visit Kuta Beach is in summer, mainly in October. In this month, tourists can also attend the annual event of Kuta Carnival.
• To enjoy a variety of exciting events in Ubud, come between April to June, August, or the end of October. This art village will be hosting numerous world-class events in those months, such as Ubud Village Jazz Festival, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and Ubud Food Festival.
• Special for professional surfers who are wanting to conquer the waves malignancy in Bali, visit the beaches on the east side from November to April. The Sea waves tend to be bigger and more challenging.
• To enjoy a quieter Bali, choose the time with the lowest visit rate that usually takes place in April, September and November.

Traveling Tips in Bali By Car

Want to explore Bali by car? Make sure the journey is safe and comfortable doing these following tips:

• If you do not intend to go on a city tour, avoid driving a car exhaustion during the trip. Take advantage of car rental services and choose the provider with a local driver who knows the Bali areas very well.
• Considering that Bali is a popular tourist destination, the car rental services here usually provide a complete service with tour packages. Find out the best package deals as needed via the internet. Read the packages carefully before you choose.
• There are almost countless car rental providers in Bali. In order not to get confused with the choices, try to look for car rentals in Traveloka. Traveloka's latest service provides a complete, detailed and safe. The tourists are able to choose the type of car provider and the package through one site/app only. All car rental service providers in Traveloka have passed the selection and verification process that tourists will not get into the fraud that commonly happens in popular tourist areas.
• Confirm the booking in advance to make sure that you get the car available by the time you have arrived in Bali. Do not forget to recheck the car condition and the details of the selected package.
• If you plan to come in groups, please think of hiring a minibus for convenience. If you come with kids or parents, choose a large type of car with comfortable seats like MPV.