Travel indonesia – Bali & Gili Islands

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Fun in the Sun

If it’s fun and laughter you’re after, with surrealistic sunsets and peaceful sunrises, then Bali is your ideal magical island destination, and these U. adventures are the best way to experience it all. Stunning beaches and beautiful tropical islands are the backdrops of this crazily fun backpacking tour.

You’ll snorkel and surf by day and party on the beach by night. Designed to balance a cultural understanding of the Indonesian people, and diving headfirst into a ”Bali-scape”, this tour will help you relax, take a breath from your normal life, and appreciate the enormity of living a simple life.

Backpacking destinations in Bali Indonesia
Lovina

Lovina

Lovina Bali Lovina is located right on the coast and with the Bedugul mountain range on one side. There are opportunities to engage in a lot of outdoor activities such as hiking to waterfalls, and hot springs, dolphin safaris, snorkelling or diving through the Kontiki marine park at Menjangan Island where Bali’s best preserved coral reefs can be found.
Kintamani

Kintamani

Kintamani Bali Kintamani is an amazingly beautiful city surrounded by majestic mountains, breathtaking scenery, and numerous hot springs. From the bustling city you can see the active volcano of Mount Batur and the deep water Lake Batur, which is the largest lake in Bali. Mount Batur is known as the "gateway to heaven” and the view from 1500 metres above sea level is spectacular and particularly popular at sunrise. As you clip to summit you will pass the crate lake often with smoke rising from the volcano itself.
Munduk

Munduk

Munduk Bali Munduk is a small village located high on the slopes of Mount Agung surrounded by green mountain landscapes and beautiful rice terraces. Not far from town is the Samudra Waterfall where you can easily be tempted to take a much-needed dip to cool down from the scorching heat. Aside from the alluring natural beauty of some of the world's most amazing scenery, Munduk also boasts its own epicurean culture based on locally grown fresh coffee and cocoa beans that are mixed in creative ways with other ingredients such as fruit or chocolate!
Bedugul

Bedugul

Bedugul Bali Bedugul is a pristinely beautiful town nestled in between the mountain range of Beratan and Merbok – famous for its natural beauty, the spectacular Kebun Sayuran Botanical Gardens, unique temples, and hidden picturesque waterfalls. Grab a bike and explore the smaller streets of the town and numerous peaceful temples or rent a boat and explore the Beratan Lake where the Ulun Danu Temple is located on a small island. This ancient Hindu temple offers spectacular views back to Bedugul from the front veranda where there is an impressive array of local street food vendors most days of the week.

Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan Bali Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili islands, and it is easily one of the most lively destinations in this tropical paradise with clubs and beach bars often rocking late into the night. National Geographic rates Gili Trawangan as one of the planet's top ten beach destinations. During day trips, head out sea kayaking in the waters that vary from crystal clear to turquoise blue, or head to nearby coconut lined beaches like Gili Air or Cenggiling in Lombok.

Gili Islands

Gili Islands Bali Just off the coast of Lombok, the Gili Islands are three small flat islands connected by white sand beaches surrounded by crystal blue water full of terrific corals and pristine turquoise shallows. Amongst the technicolored coral sea turtles, sharks, squids and hundreds of exotic fish can be seen swimming just meters away thanks to the incredible visibility of the crystal clear waters! The islands themselves are tropical paradises made up of rolling sand dunes and palm trees.
Ubud

Ubud

Ubud Bali Ubud is located between steep ravines, green mountains, and rice fields. The city is said to be Bali's most cultural city, with beautiful temples throughout the city. It is not unusual to run across a religious parade where the Balinese are in their traditional kite costumes. Ubud is relatively inexpensive compared to nearby Denpasar; and the city is filled with many artisan shops and small markets and also is said to have the highest number of foreign creative expats in Bali. Outside of town Ubud has some wonderful hidden beaches with clear calm waters and volcanic black sand!
Candi Dasa

Candi Dasa

Candi Dasa Bali Candi Dasa is a small, quiet fishing village located on the Java coast but surrounded by mountains. It is more off the beaten track creating opportunity to discover all of this hidden city's delights like its charming village, historical temples, of which there are many, and the majestic volcano - Mount Agung, which has erupted several times in recent history. Candi Dasa does not have any beaches but rather a rocky shoreline exposed directly to the ocean. When the weather is stormy the waves crash against the shoreline further giving this remote unspoilt feel which you don’t get in a lot of Bali.

Sanur

Sanur Bali Sanur is a serene seaside town with a white powdery beach, clear water, and shops peppered along the centre of town - ideal for long days of simply unwinding at the beach. But don't get the wrong idea, this little enclave also packs a powerful punch in terms of what it has to offer cultural-wise. From beautiful handicraft markets to temples such as the beautiful Pura Haning Batur and tasty local restaurants serving authentic Indonesian delicacies, Sanur is truly an area brimming with surprises! There is a reason the locals call Sanur “The Island of the Gods”. Sanur is a great place to take surf lessons or go further afield on an overnight boat trip and camp at some of the undeveloped coastline.
Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida

Nusa Penida Bali Nusa Penida can be reached in twenty minutes by boat from Bali. The island is best known for Kelingking Beach, where the cliff looks like a Tyrannosaurus rex jaw. From the lookout point there is a wonderful vista over the beautiful sea and beach. Nusa Penida is famous for its scuba diving where seeing the giant devil rays is relatively normal and the magnificent manta rays (mola mola) in certain seasons.

Canggu

Canggu Bali Canggu is a hip trendy town attracting a local and international community of those who want to get away from it all and commune with the Indian Ocean. It's an eclectic place so don't expect any rules on what is in or out fashions-wise! It makes for a wonderful place to either catch a wave or perfect your downward dog - as the classical yet contemporary surroundings create a tailored experience that is unlike any other in Bali. For those looking for something more than just lying on the beach, Canggu also offers some of the best shopping available in all of Bali. If you're seeking foodie delights, then look no further than locally grown ingredients cooked according to classic Balinese tastes, cooked fresh right before your very eyes! Check out the nearby Kuta town, which is home to the sea turtle centre where they work to preserve these endangered creatures historically famous in this part of Bali.

Denpasar

Denpasar Bali Denpasar is the capital of Bali. The city has its own charm, with historic villages which are known as Gunung Kawi making up neighbourhoods linked by Hindu temples clustered together in a very organised fashion. Denpasar is best known as Bali's centre for shopping, with the unique Balinese craft markets, large malls, and high-end shops.
Uluwatu

Uluwatu

Uluwatu Bali Uluwatu is a gorgeous natural beauty area and very famous for its Uluwatu temple which is perched above rocky cliffs as well as its beautiful blue water, pristine white sandy beaches, serene temples and ancient architecture. Although the town has changed quite a bit in the last decade, it still maintains the original charm of being one of Bali's most spectacular and historic areas. Strong currents from the Indian Ocean coupled with warm waters from local hot springs mean that learning to surf here is a must for everyone visiting Bali. In the evening unwind with the sunset on any of the trendy bars and restaurants nestled amongst the rock formations.

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