Bali seems to have the amazing ability to offer something for everybody. To many young Australians it is the party life and shopping of Kuta that is the attraction. To many Europeans it is exotic and spars and stunning beaches are the drawcard. Surfers love it and it is still a backpacker’s mecca after over 50 years. We first backpacked there nearly 40 years ago and still visit often on our way ‘through’. To us its familiar yet ever changing. Each time we discover something new. This post is about some of the highlights of Bali that you could do on their own if you have a few days passing through or string together into a circuit around this stunning island.
A bit about Bali
Location, Geography and Climate
Bali is one of the islands in Indonesia.
Indonesia is the largest and most populated country in Southeast Asia with a population of over 275 million. It is made up of 17,508 islands with an area of over 1,811,000 km stretching along an archipelago along the Equator.
The best time to visit Indonesia is from May to September when the country experiences the dry season. The best time for surfing is the shoulder season from March to May before the peak season crowds arrive. In the late and early wet season- October to March there is an average of 18 – 19 days of rainfall and its humid but the tropical showers are brief and typically fall in the afternoon and evening. January is the wettest month.
History, Politics and Economy
Over a thousand years ago the Balinese created complex rice irrigation systems and had an organised social and economic structure. In 1512, Portuguese explorers were the first Europeans to visit the island. Followed by the Dutch who established the Dutch East India Company. During the Second World War, the island was occupied by Japan. In 1946, Bali became a part of the State of East Indonesia. On December 29, 1949, Bali became a part of the Republic of Indonesia.
Between the 1960s and 1990s, the country enjoyed steady, sometimes rapid, economic growth. Despite this it remains poor with significant poverty, particularly in rural areas. In 1999, Indonesia held its first democratic elections in more than 40 years and has managed to maintain its democracy since then.
People, Culture and Language
Indonesia is also the most populous Muslim country in the world. The Balinese people are related to the indigenous people from Malaysia and Oceania. Most of the island’s inhabitants are followers of Balinese Hinduism. Bali is multicultural and multilingual. More than 300 languages are spoken. In addition to their local languages, most Indonesians also speak Bahasa Indonesia.
Some helpful phrases:
Good morning!” Selamat pagi!
“Good afternoon!” Selamat siang!
“Good evening!” Selamat sore!
“Good night!” Selamat malam!
Excuse me, sir…”Permisi, Pak… “Excuse me, ma’am…”Permisi, Bu…
Goodbye!”Sampai jumpa!
This one, please.”Yang ini.
“Thank you! Thanks!”Terima kasih! Makasih!“
“Can you make it any cheaper?”Boleh sedikit lebih murah?
“Okay, I’ll take it!”Oke, saya ambil yang ini.
Travel Highlights
There are so many- Bali has it all- where do I start. How about I choose a favourite in different categories:
1. The amazing people: Gentle, kind and hospitable. The Balinese people rank as the most beautiful people we have encountered in our 150+ countries over 40 years.
2. Temples: There are so many but maybe Pura Ulun Danu Bratan on Lake Bratan. It is picture perfect and very popular on social media. It is in the northwest of the island. No, I cant choose I have to add Pura Pasar Agung Temple and the magnificent view of Gunung Agung. The temple was destroyed by the volcano in 1963, but it was rebuilt in the late 1990s. The temple is at Selat and Sebudi amongst the lava fields. Ok, I still can’t choose. The sunset at Pura Tanah Lot is amazing. This 16th century temple is located on a rock off the coast. Story goes that the high priest had fled Java because of the advancing Islam religion.
3. Beaches: Too many to choose from! It depends on what you want. I think the best beaches are in the Uluwatu area (on the far south coast) or on Nusa Panida, but others who want different things may disagree. Let’s break it into areas:
East Bali Beaches:Amed Beach, Jemeluk Beach (snorkelling) smooth rocks and sunsets over the volcano.
West Bali Beaches:Yeh Leh Beach ,Baliana Beach- volcanic ash.
South Bali Beaches:Kuta, Sanur, Tegal Wangi (near Jimbaran 30 mins from Uluwatu temple), Bingin, Pemutih, Padang Padang, Thomas, Melasti, Balangan, Suluban, Nunggalan, Green Bowl, Gunung Payung,
Nusa Beaches: Kelingking, Crystal bay, Suwenhan, Nyanyad, Atuh, Daimond, Tembeling , Puyung(Panida),
Note: I love the Gilli Islands beaches. Even though you get to them from Bali they are actually a part of the Lombok Islands not Bali.
4. Fire Dancing: Kecak is the famous fire dance of Bali. It only started the 1930s in the village of Bona (south of Ubud) but is derived from a merge of older dances and tell the story of well-known Hindu legends. There's no music, but there's a lot of singing and of course fire.
5. Ancient sites: Ok, technically a temple but an amazing 11th century archaeological site also. The Elephant Cave, or Goa Gadja, south of Goa was discovered 1922. The statue on the left in front of the cave is about a thousand years old.
6. Dolphins: Lovina Beach in the north and Turtle island, south of Sanur. It’s more commercialised than before and can be crowded.
7. Shopping: Say no more!
8. Rice fields: The drive from Antosari to Pupuan (via Belimbing and Sanda) gives you a look at Bali's most beautiful rice fields but there are many places to see if you are based in Ubud. Again, becoming commercialised and losing its charm.
9. Kuta: Ok not for everyone but an iconic experience.
10. Monkey Forests: I’m scared of monkeys so not on the top of my list. Bali has several monkey forests. The Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal (near Ubud), the Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest (near Tabanan) and the Sangeh Monkey Forest (near Sangeh).
11. Amazing food: Babi Guling, or roast suckling pig on the spit is the most famous dish with herbs and spices, smeared with turmeric juice roasted over a wood fire. I will always love satay ayam (chicken satay), not unique to Bali but really delicately spiced here.
12. Turtle hatching: You can put a baby turtle out in the sea at Reef Seen Divers Resort in the north near Permuteran where sea turtles eggs are hatched.
13. Barong Dance and Masks: The famous Barong masks come from the Barong dance, which is performed annually during a Hindu festival. You can see a daily show especially for tourists.
14. Surfing: This almost goes without saying. I’ll let a surfer post that one for you as I don’t know one end of a surfboard from another!
15. Day of Silence (Nyepi): This unique traditional Hindu Balinese festival is held in March or April (10-11th March 2024The whole of Bali is in silence and darkness. Saka New Year is celebrated the day after Nyepi , when countless animals are sacrificed to the Gods. At sunset, as much noise as possible is made (including with instruments and fireworks), this is to scare away the spirits. After which all the lights are switched off, to give the spirits the idea that the island has been abandoned. You can't go out on the street either. There are no flights to and from Bali. The day of silence lasts 24 hours.
16. Waterfalls: The Gitgit is the highest waterfall in Bali. It flows all year round, but is most impressive in the rainy season(10 kilometres from Singaraja) but there are many, many lovely waterfalls.
Travel Tips
1. Get off the main routes. Bali is on the holiday list for a million people a year and parts are party zones. The true beauty of Bali is just a short taxi ride from Kuta Beach. Don’t judge Bali by Kuta. There is so much more. But get there fast as the tentacles of tourism are spreading.
2. Bali is a conservative country. Many people seem to forget this and some tourists behave in ways that offend (even if the locals don’t say anything). Women need to cover in temples, and it is respectful to dress modestly in public.
3. Traffic can be horrendous. Avoid travel in peak times 6am to 8am (but roads often remain very busy until 10am when day-trippers head out) and 4pm to 7pm. Allow plenty of time to get from A to B, especially when heading to the airport.
4. Make sure the price is clear for everything. Travel charges around the island vary immensely. If you’re using taxis, you can look for the metered Blue Bird Taxis who have an app or make sure the price is agreed before you get in. Ask for a menu before you sit down. Most markets will not have prices so decide what you want to pay and politely ask the price.
5. Bali is a developing country. There is still great poverty in Indonesia so don’t be surprised.
6. You may not be insured if you hire a scooter or car. OK, we all do it! I tell my children not to but it is a great way to see Bali. Just go in with eyes open and maybe consider a driver in the busy areas and leave the scooter for the quieter places. Many travel insurance companies will only cover you for vehicle, scooter or motorcycle accidents if you have a valid Australian licence for that vehicle. There are also occasionally scams where they claim you damage the bike and try to charge you for repairs- so take photos of any car or bike you take. And remember never leave you passport with them. Provide a copy if they insist. The going rate for a reputable driver is US$50-70 per day, up to about eight hours of sightseeing, so this is a good alternative to DIY.
7. Watch for money scams. Get familiar with notes and always count your cash. ATM skimming sometimes happens in Bali. Don’t use dodgy looking machines- a bank or large hotel is better. Violent crime is rare in Bali, but petty theft and scams are not. Road accidents are the most common form of injury for foreigners (mostly from self-driven motor bikes).
8. Negotiate. Always, all the time, yes always. It is not rude or greedy- it’s just the way it works here.
9. Water is a problem and rubbish is a problem. The water is Bali can be poor quality, bottled water is an environmental disaster and expensive. Beautiful waterways are full of litter. We can’t solve the problem, but we can minimise our contribution to it.
10. Consider Bali in the rainy season. Bali's rainy season (October and April) can be a great time to visit. There are often just short, sharp showers that build through the day and often only last a few minutes. The prices for everything drops and everything is green and fresh. The weather is still warm but there are way less people.
Travel Practicalities
Money and Budget
Bali is still cheap. The post COVID price burst for travel in many parts of the world has not really touched Bali. There is a 3% charge for credit cards that will be passed onto you – I do not want to think how much money those banks make! That’s another posts. There are ample ATM’s, most in secure places and many with security guards. There are also many licensed money changers with similar and competitive rates.
The Denpasar airport is much improved but lines can still be long. There is limited WIFI. There are many money changers as you leave the airport and taxis. If you have a pick up their driver will be there with a sign for you.
Visas and Getting in and out
E-visas are required. These cost $52 for a single entry. The current website is unreliable, but you can go into the embassy. Agents charge $50 more to do it for you. If you don’t have it you can que for the visa on arrival instead. If you have it you can go through the electronic gates which have way shorter ques.
In addition there is a $16 arrival tax which is added to all tickets from March 2024. This was meant to replace the visa but guess what, both are in place currently.
You also need a separate e- customs card –with Q code to show at customs as you exit. Again, you do this online or at booths in the airport.
Food and Eating
There is just about every food you could want in Bali. Western food is plentiful, but there are some great local foods:
Babi guling, or suckling pig on a spit, is one of Bali’s most famous dishes. It is very unlikely to find this dish outside of Bali since a majority of the population in Indonesia are Muslim.
Nasi goreng or fried rice with and egg on top.
Mie goreng or stir fried noodle.
Pisang goreng is a deep-fried banana that is covered in batter.
Sate ayam, also written as satay is chicken satay on small sticks over coals.
Laklak is a sweet traditional Balinese cake that is made out of rice flour. It usually comes in two colours, white and green. Laklak is often eaten for breakfast.
Electricity, Technology and Communication
In Bali you can expect the 2-pin socket and plug as used in larger parts of Europe. Guest houses have adapters if you ask. Voltage is 220V.
Internet is good and WIFI in most cafes. I have an Airlo international sim and it worked well in Bali.
Places to Stay
Bali has excellent quality accommodation, the best in Asia and better than many western countries. Hospitality is unmatched and the locals just know how to set up great guest houses and hotels. We stay in guest houses, usually small and family run and pay around $40 a night for a double room. Most have a lovely poor around a lush courtyard. Most have TV, safe, water, toiletries and breakfast with great onward travel help (taxis, tickets etc.). You can opt for larger hotels, but our experience has been that the quality is less reliable. And of course for a fraction the coast of Europe, USA or Australia there are resorts with all the trimmings.
Getting Around
Bali is very easy travelling. Taxis and cars with drivers are very affordable. $80 gets you a driver for the day to sight see and $25-30 an hour gets you from place to place (e.g. to Ubud). Scooters are $5 a day but think carefully in busy areas as these are the number on cause of tourist death and injury. Ferries are usually on time and are getting more organised and safer every day with life jackets visible (a big improvement). Local buses are cheap and easy to navigate if you have time. Renting a car is an option but often with parking being hard and traffic so bad, they are not that much cheaper for the extra effort. There are no trains.
Travel Itineraries
Each of these places is good few days stop on their own as all are easily accessible from Denpasar. We often have time here on our way through as Bali is an easy first stop from Australia. You could link them up into a circuit from a couple of weeks to a month or more. I’ve divided them into areas to give you a starting point. Personally, I love the north and centre of Bali. There are many ,many wonderful travel blogs to help you out. At the end I’ve listed the ones I like.
The south: Seminyak, Uluwatu or Canggu (4 days )
Travel
Close to the airport and Kuta.
Orientation
Flying into Denpasar Airport doesn’t mean you have to stay in Denpasar after your flight. From the airport you can take a taxi to Seminyak or Canggu which is nicer and quieter.
Accommodation
There are plenty of options.
Activities
1. Tanah Lot Temple: An iconic temple on a rock formation. Surrrounded by water at high tide.
2. Uluwatu Temple: On a cliff at the far south and famous for its Kecak dance performances at 5.45 and 7pm
3. Nusa Dua Beach
4. Garuda Kencana Cultural Park: Dance performance at 6.30
5. Sanur Beach
6. Kuta Beach
7. Jimbaran beach around the Belmond hotel or in the area of the Four Seasons
8. Gunung Kawi Monument – on the way to Tanah Lot
The North: Manduk, Mt Batur, Mt Agung, Sidemen (7-8 days)
Manduk (2 days)
Travel
From Ubud to Munduk is about 2.5-hour drive
Orientation
Many people do a day trip to the Munduk area for the temple at Tamblingan Lake. It is a good base to explore the surrounding hill area and over to Mt Batur. Staying in Munduk will let . The area is a little cooler and can feel really comfortable (and may even need a jumper).Waterfalls, swings, coffee, trekking, Munduk has it all.
Accommodation
There are plenty of guest houses in Munduk.
Activities
1. Ulun Danu Bratan is a temple built in Tamblingan Lake and is arguably the most stunning temple in Bali. The water level around the temple rises and falls due to the region’s rainy climate giving the temple its characteristic look. Enterance fee 50,000IDR.
2. The Banyumala Twin Waterfall, Munduk Waterfall, and a couple more lesser-known all about a 30-min drive apart from each other. Or go even more extreme on a half-day tour to the majestic Sekumpul Waterfall.
3. Swings and viewpoints: There are a number of Manduk Swing view points. A mountain range which is the start of the Munduk region offers quite an impressive view of two connecting lakes named the Twin Lake. Many viewpoints like bridges, swings, and cafes offer their panoramic view for a small fee.
4. Handara gate (actually an enterance to a golf course) is stunning as you enter Manduk pass.Its a popular photo stop.
5. Coffee Plantations: Munduk Moding Plantation is a stunning working coffee plantation with stunning views and a splurge accommodation.
Mt Batur area (2 days)
Travel
Ubud is about an hour away.
Orientation
Mount Batur (Gunung Batur) is one of the highest peaks in Bali, standing at a height of 1717m (5633ft). Batur is an active stratovolcano, with the last eruption being in 2000.
Accommodation
There are plenty of accommodation options around the lake, depending on your budget and taste, from hotels and villas to glamping. You’ll find most in the district of Kintamani.
Activities
1. Sunrise: Get up early to hike up to 1700 meters and watch the sunrise from active Mt Batur. You need a guide and best visibility is April- October and you do need good shoes and a jacket and guides have headlamps. It’s a relatively easy two-hour walk but leaves at 2am.
2. Hot springs: At the base of the volcano there are temples and hot springs set amongst the mountains. The Batur Natural Hot Spring (there are several) is a series of man-made pools that are heated geothermally by underground magma. 1900 INR with facilities.
3. Temples: Pura Segara Ulun (free- give a donation) is a beautiful floating temple on Lake Batur, accessed by a small bridge that crosses the water. Bali has many water temples, but this is one of the hidden gems! It also has a view of the volcano.This peaceful Hindu temple is similar to Ulun Danu Bratan near Munduk.
4. Pinggan: Pinggan is a rural farming village on a mountain ridge that overlooks Mount Batur, offering spectacular views of the mountain at sunrise if the hike is too much. There are lots of bamboo platforms along the way.
5. Lava Fields: The black lava fields from the 1968 eruption are worth a visit.
6. Coffee Plantations: The fertile grounds beneath the volcano and cooler mountain climate makes for great coffee. Kopi Luwak coffee (made from coffee beans that have been partially digested by civets) can be found here but there is word that some coffee farms have started caging animals to enable mass production.
Mt Agung area (2 days)
Travel
Orientation
The most famous volcano in Bali, Mount Agung, can be spotted from anywhere in the area, with its impressive peak rising high above the clouds. The active volcano is the highest mountain in the country at over 3000 meters. It’s a long and strenuous hike to get unbeatable views of Bali!
Accommodation
There are plenty of guest houses in town at Karangasem.
Activities
1. Trek through the lush green jungle and rocky volcanic terrain to reach the top of the Great Mountain.
2. Pura Pasar Agung Trail: This is the shorter and slightly easier climb. In 4-5 hours, you can reach the edge of the volcanic crater (2866 m), the lowest of the four summits. This is the most popular climb and is an 8-10 hour round trip.
3. Pura Besakih Trail: This trek takes 6-8 hours to reach the highest summit (3142 m). It is a much more challenging climb and a lot quieter, with not many tourists on this route, so only attempt this if you are physically fit. It is a 12-14 hour round trip. On this trail, you will pass by Besakih Temple – the most important and sacred Hindu temple on the island.
Sidemen (pronounced ‘see-da-men’) 2 days
Travel
Sidemen is around a 1.5-2.5 hour drive from the international airport,Seminyak and Canggu
Ubud to Sidemen is about a 1.5-hour drive.
Orientation
With rice terraces, waterfalls and temples, this corner of Bali is relatively untouched.
Accommodation
There are plenty of guest houses in town.
Activities
1. Walking Trails: There are walking trails through the paddies (bring shoes and consider a guide for $19 for the morning)
2. Gembleng waterfall ( a holy place with entry by donation)is just a 20 min walk.
3. Jagasatru waterfall with a golden statue of Brahma is a stunning waterfall in the middle of the jungle but a step climb.
4. Seidmen: Bamboo accommodation overlooking the rice fields. Lovely morning market (come early). Jembatan Kuning bridge: a small yellow suspension bridge with gorgeous views of the river and jungle.
5. Telaga Waja River rafting:
6. Taman Ujung Water Palace: The floating palace was built for the last king of Karangasem and took several years to be completed (1921). It’s considered one of the largest historic landmarks in Bali and you can look out over the sea and mountains.
7. Tirta Gangga (Open 7-7 $5 admision): A water temple (former palace) with gorgeous pools and fountains, lies not too far from Taman Ujung. It was built by the king of Karangasem about 20 years later than the Ujung Water Palace (30 mins away).
The Centre- Ubud (3-10 days)
Travel
Ubud is an hour from Sanur and the airport ($30-40 in a taxi).
Orientation
You could base yourself in Ubud for longer and do day trips out to Murduk, Seidmen , Canngu and Mt Batur. Ubud in central Bali is known for its temples, green rice paddies, waterfalls and lush jungles. Ubud is a compact town filled with temples, guest houses, retreats and shops.
Accommodation
There are many guest house and hotels in all price brackets. Best to stay in town so you can walk every where as Ubud gets very busy with day trippers.
Activities
Ubud in central Bali is known for its temples, waterfalls, green rice paddies and lush jungles. You could base yourself in Ubud and do day trips out to Murduk, Seidmen , Canngu and Mt Batur. Here are some of the main attractions:
1. The Mengening Water Temple is an important, holy site known for its purification ritual to cleanse one’s soul from evil. You can take part in this sacred ceremony.
2. Pura Gunung Kawi (20 mins, 50,000 IDR) is an archaeological site surrounded by rice paddies. In the 11th century Bali, big temples and houses were carved out into the rocks. The “Valley of the Kings,” is a temple complex with massive 12-metre monuments to past kings. You can walk down a long flight of stairs to river valley below to see these ancient remnants.
3. Pura Tirta Empul (30 mins- Entrance 50,000IDR) is a sacred temple complex dedicated to Vishnu that is known for its holy spring water, fresh from the ground. This water is believed to have healing powers. The purification ritual involves dipping your head under the 30 different stations, moving from left to right. As well as the holy water pools, you can see the rest of the complex.
4. Monkey Forest (Town, 50,000 IDR). You will encounter plenty of monkeys by just walking to the Monkey Forest which is a designated park area. There is more than monkeys (temples, serene rivers, ancient trees). There are over 700 long-tailed macaques free to swing, eat, and tease the tourists.
5. Waterfalls:
Goa Rang Rang, a rocky waterfall that plays host to local cleaning ceremonies.
Kanto Lampo waterfall (40 minutes+ 3 mins down) Popular one to climb up but it gets busy.
Tibumana Waterfall ( 15 minutes past Kanto Lampo, 10,000 IDR). Secluded and powerful.
Tegenungan Waterfall (15 mins+ steep stairs, 15,000 IDR) The closest waterfall to Ubud with a 15-meter-tall stream that flows over a cliff, into a large pool below. There are a few viewpoints.
6. Goa Gajah, Elephant Cave (6km, 50,000 IDR). A small temple, with Hindu and Buddhist architecture and an elephant statue carved into the rock’s face a stunning meditation cave made by hand.
7. Saraswati Temple. Perhaps the most gorgeous temple you can visit in Bali is the surrounded by waters, lotus flowers, and traditional Balinese architecture. At sunset there is a dance performance.
8. Campuhan Ridge Walk (Town, Free). This is a 2km lush scenic road to cycle or walk as the sun goes down. The trail starts at the Campuhan Bridge, next to the Pura Gunung Lebah temple, where the two rivers meet and winds along the ridge through lush scenery, rice paddies, and small villages.
9. Tegalalang Rice Terraces (20 mins) I think this is one of the nicest valleys of Bali. Layers of rice fields run up the hills surrounded by jungles. Many travellers come for sunrise, either way come early as its popular here. On the outskirts, you’ll find the jungle and cafes with stunning views over the rice terraces. The entrance is easy to find on the side of the road. These are working rice fields.
10. Ubud Water Palace (Town, Free). The Hindu water palace and temple is stunning. Its behind behind Starbucks, with its pavilions sticking out above the other buildings. At night are dance performances.
11. UBUD MARKET (Town, Free). The famous ‘Ubud bag’ comes from here. The market rebuild is nearly finished (2024) many vendors have temporarily moved to the Ubud Central Parking Lot in the nearby Sambahan area.
The Islands-The Nusa’s (3 days)
Travel
You can come on day trips from Bali but it is better to stay on one of the islands. Its 15min on a ferry between Nusa’s Lembongan and Panida ($10). Maybe stay on Lembongan then go to Panida and back to Bali directly so you don’t have to back track and pay double ferry.
It takes about 3.5-hours to get from Gili to Nusa.
Orientation
The Nusa’s are a group of small islands southeast of Bali, Indonesia. The most famous of the islands are Nusa Penida(biggest), Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan (smallest and connect to Lembongan buy a foot bridge).
Accommodation
There are guest houses and places to eat on each island- usually clustered around the popular places and the ferry beaches (no piers).
Activities Lembongan
1. Jungut Batu in the northwest is the bigger of the two main beaches. The white sand beach here is pleasant enough but nothing special. The views and sunsets from the Bukit are however stunning.
2. Mushroom Bay to the southwest of Jungut Batu is a quaint, attractive and sheltered bay (sometimes full of day trippers). It has a great white sandy beach.
3. Dream beach and Sunset Beach/ Sandy Bay are further south, either side of the Devil's Tear outcrop. It is mostly low-lying limestone cliffs, and there are some dramatic cave formations. A beautiful view can be seen from the cliff at the right side of the Dream beach, especially at the sunset.
Activities Nusa Ceningan
1. Mahana Point
2. Blue Lagoon is a stunning viewpoint and cliff jumping point
3. A great sunset point is Dream point
4. The Yellow suspension bridge: The bridge is just wide enough for two motorbikes to cross each other.
5. Secret Beach
6. Cengingan Cliff Point
Activities Nusa Panida
This is the biggest island by far and most of the sites are here. It is possible to tour Nusa Panida in one day with a car but if you stay there, you could do one coast one day and the other the next.
EAST COAST:
1. Goa Giri Putri Temple: A Hindu temple inside a limestone cave. You have to climb more than one hundred steps to the top of the hill and crawl through a tiny hole in the side of the mountain. The inside opens up to a huge cave about 300 meters long, with high rock ceilings!
2. Atuh Beach. This is a white-sand swimming beach. On top of the cliff is the view on the most beautiful post card beaches in Bali
3. Diamond Beach. It’s not a swimming beach.
4. Thousand Islands Viewpoint also overlooking Diamond Beach.
5. Suwehan Beach is also nice.
6. Manta Point is the best spot.
7. Peguyanan waterfall with a blue staircase on the side of a cliff runs all the way down to a temple and tiny waterfall.
WEST COAST:
1. Kelingking viewpoint and Beach.
2. Paluang Cliff Viewpoint
3. Angel’s Billabong is a natural infinity pool.
4. Broken Beach(For most visitors the first stops will be Broken
5. Snorkel at Crystal Bay.
6. Banah Cliff Point
7. Tembeling Cave & Beach
8. Nyanyad Beach
Resources
In my planning for a trip, I scour the internet and read everything I can get my hands on. I apologise if I have got an idea from someone and not been able to recall where it came from. If I’ve found a site that I especially liked, I’ve included it below.
Thanks to the amazing travellers who share their journeys to make ours easier. I hope I am passing that on to help someone else.
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