August 14th, 2018 by OYO Team

If you are planning a vacation in Indonesia, Bali is certainly one of the best places to visit during any time of the year. Located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, Bali is an Indonesian Island famous for its iconic rice paddies, coral reefs, beaches and forested volcanic mountains. The island is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world and is also known for its yoga and meditation and yoga retreats. Following are some places which should ideally be included in each and every Bali tour package:

  1. Kuta Beach
  2. Kintamani and Mount Batur
  3. Ubud
  4. Pura Luhur Uluwatu
  5. Bali Safari and Marine Park

Kuta Beach

If you are looking at any Bali honeymoon package or any Bali trip packages, you will surely find the Kuta Beach included which is one of Bali’s premier holiday destinations. Located in the village of Kelurahan at the southern point of Bali, this is one of the most scenic beaches on this island.

Catch: The eye-catching beach and happening nightlife

 

Kintamani and Mount Batur

Located in Karangasem Regency, Kintamani is home to the Caldera Lake and Mount Batur, two all-time favourite stopovers of tourists. The Caldera lake is surrounded by captivating mountain ranges. Though Mount Batur is not the highest point in Bali, it is located on the island’s most dramatic landscapes. If you’re on a vacation to Bali, you cannot miss climbing on the top of these mountains and watch the sunrise at least once. It would be an experience of a lifetime.

Catch: Mountain climbing and scenic beauty

 

Ubud

Considered to be Bali’s cultural heart, Ubud is located among the rice fields which climb up the foothills of the central mountains of Bali. In the Ubud Monkey Forest, you could spot the grey long-tailed macaque quite often. You would find a number of temples in this area which happens to be a place of scientific research as well. The Ubud Art Market is every shopper’s paradise. From lightweight shirts to handwoven bags, silk scarves, baskets and kites, you can grab a bunch of handicraft items at quite a reasonable price.

Catch: Shopping and sightseeing

 

Pura Luhur Uluwatu

It is one of the most popular Hindu temples located in the Bukit Peninsula. Although only Hindu priests are allowed inside the innermost sections of the temple, you can certainly tour the grounds and see the surroundings with a guide, as a visitor. The entrance to the temple complex is adorned by statues of Lord Ganesha and you can spot monkeys roaming here and there begging tourists for treats. If you visit this place during sunset, you can watch dance performances by the local people.

Catch: Spiritual atmosphere and scenic beauty

 

Bali Safari and Marine Park

All Bali holiday packages will take you to the Bali Safari and Marine Park which is the largest animal-themed park in Bali. Home to over 60 different species of animals, this place is best to visit with your family, especially your kids. The animals are allowed to roam freely within their enclosed territories which are designed mimicking their actual habitats. You will also get to see aquariums containing a host of unique species of fishes.

 

So, if you are planning to visit Bali on a vacation and are choosing the perfect Bali Indonesia tour package, make sure it contains these places as they are too special for you to miss!

 

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