Bali’s scenic beaches, lush greenery, and vibrant culture make it a bucket list destination on almost every travelers list. This island is truly paradise on earth! There are so many things to see and do here, and I’ve compiled a list of my absolute favorites. Here’s my Ultimate Bali Bucket List:
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What to Do in Ubud
1. Visit the Tegalalang Rice Terraces
2. Take a sunrise stroll along Campuhan Ridge Walk
3. Stay in a a jungle villa at Eco Six Resort
4. Visit Tibumana Waterfall
5. Participate in a purification ritual at the Tirta Empul Temple
6. See the monkeys at the Ubud Monkey Forest
7. Try a floating breakfast – a Bali staple!
8. Eat the most beautiful smoothie bowl in Bali at Blend Cafe
9. Take a day trip to Mount Batur
10. Rent a motorbike and explore
What to Do in Uluwatu
11. Take a surfing lesson or even spend a week at Padang Padang Surf Camp
12. See the Kecak Fire Dance performance at the Uluwatu Temple
13. Take a photo at Karang Boma Cliff, one of the most popular viewpoints in Bali!
14. Go beach hopping! Read my guide to the 9 Best Beaches in Bali!
15. Eat your body weight in food at all the healthy cafés
16. Spend the day relaxing at a beach club (The Edge, Palmilla, and Sundays are my favorite)
17. Check out the surf shops and get some new swimwear!
18. Watch the sunset at Padang Padang beach
Get all the details: Uluwatu | The Ultimate Travel Guide
What to Do in Nusa Penida
19. See the iconic T-Rex cliffs at Kelingking
20. Hike down to Kelingking Beach (this is my #1 bucket-list item on this list!)
21. Marvel at the views of Diamond Beach
22. Go snorkeling with manta rays at Manta Point
23. Visit Broken Beach
24. Check out the beach bars on the north side of the island (The Chill is my favorite)
25. Swim in Angel’s Billabong when the tide allows
What to Do in Canggu + Seminyak
26. Spend a day relaxing at one of the fantastic spas – Bodyworks is my favorite!
27. Shop local foods and handmade goods at the La Brisa Sunday Market
28. Visit some of the Canggu cafés – Nook and Crate are some of the best!
29. Stay in a beautiful villa and spend a day relaxing by the pool
30. Relax at a beach club! The Lawn, Potato Head, and Finn’s are some of my favorites!
31. Visit Echo Beach – a black sand beach
Get all the details: Canggu | The Ultimate Travel Guide
What to Do in North Bali
32. Stay at Munduk Moding Plantation and go for a swim in one of the infinity pools
33. See Banyumala waterfall – my favorite in Bali!
34. Climb Mount Batur for sunrise!
35. See the Pura Ulun Danu water temple
36. Go to Wanagiri Hidden Hills – an instagram theme park!
37. Marvel at the views from the Twin Lakes Viewpoint
Read more about my stay at Munduk Moding Plantation and things to do in North Bali here!
Check out my other Bali Travel Guides for all the details on visiting this beautiful island!