Things to do in Bali

Take a cooking class on Balinese cuisine

Fresh is first in any dish you eat in Bali, whether it’s a hearty, indigenous recipe or a more modern take at a restaurant in Ubud. For the epicurious, be sure to take a cooking class, where you could pick out ingredients at local markets or farms, or do a street food tour through a night market in the capital Denpasar City.

Go wine tasting

Discover local wines by visiting a winery to learn about the production methods used in a tropical environment. After a tour through the facilities, sit down for a tasting with local experts.

Make your own Batik art

Learn traditional methods of this art form, where wax and dye are applied to a textile canvas. You can get hands-on training from artists in local studios like Keliki Village.

Go surfing at Legian and Seminyak beaches

Whether you’re a lifelong surfer or just beginning, be sure to check out the surf. For those who want to learn, go out with local Indonesian guides who are more than excited to help you get up on a board and ride the waves.

With so much to see and do, you might want to mix things up here. From snapping beautiful photos of UNESCO World Heritage sites to visiting Ubud Monkey Forest, you can put together a day trip that suits your interests. Consider customizing your own day tour with a local with some ideas to get you started.

Ubud countryside day tour

For outdoor lovers consider an Ubud countryside tour to see the Tukad Cepung Waterfall and Tibumana Waterfall, among other hidden waterfalls. You can also visit beautiful temples, a coffee plantation, and Ubud Monkey Forest. Choose the handful of places that interest you most and find a local who can help design the perfect route to maximize your time there.

Do the best outdoor activities on a day tour

For those who want to customize an outing do some of the best outdoor activities in Bali, create a tour to do it in one day. Snorkeling, ATV rides, and a sunrise trek to Mount Batur are just some ways to do it.

Iconic Bali Instagram day tour

For those who want the best photos of the classic and local gems of Bali, head out with an expert guide who can get you the best angles for photos in front of places such as the stunning Lempuyang Temple.