Menjangan Island is part of the West Bali National Park. You can cross over to this small island by boat from the port of Labuhan Lalang near Pemuteran Beach in North Bali. The island spans around 38 sq km, with savannahs housing the rare Javan rusa deer (Menjangan in Indonesian) and which gave the island … Continue reading MENJANGAN ISLAND
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GILI MENO ISLAND
Gili Meno is the most relaxing of the 3 Gili Islands. Meno truly sets itself apart from the other two islands bordering it, both in terms of features and characteristics. It offers more preserved nature, with very low-key nightlife thanks to a local island village administrative ruling that puts a ban on late night music. … Continue reading GILI MENO ISLAND
GILI AIR ISLAND
Gili Air is where you can find luxury and a more upscale scene among the 3 Gili Islands, and it’s often considered the alternative holiday island escape after the more popular Gili Trawangan. It has a great combination of white sand and crystal clear waters that are favourited by divers and snorkelers, as well as … Continue reading GILI AIR ISLAND
NUSA LEMBONGAN ISLAND
Nusa Lembongan is a small holiday island destination 20 km off the southeast coast of mainland Bali. You can reach it with a 45-minute boat ride from Sanur Beach or Benoa Harbour. It’s a lot quieter than the south of Bali, making it a great place to go for a quiet, relaxing break. Often referred … Continue reading NUSA LEMBONGAN ISLAND
NUSA CENINGAN ISLAND
Nusa Ceningan Island is the smallest of Bali’s 3 Nusa islands, located between the more popular Nusa Lembongan and the larger and more exotic Nusa Penida. The island is often visited in combination with a trip to Nusa Lembongan, as they're conveniently connected by an iconic yellow suspension bridge that you can cross on foot, … Continue reading NUSA CENINGAN ISLAND
GILI TRAWANGAN ISLAND
Gili Trawangan is the largest and most popular of the 3 Gilis, thanks to its well-established infrastructure that preceded the other two islands in the group: Meno and Air. Therefore, if you’re a first-timer, you can opt for Trawangan as your first ‘landing point’, where you can enjoy most of the action. It has the … Continue reading GILI TRAWANGAN ISLAND
Batuan Temple
Old Balinese Temple near Ubud Batuan Temple, referred to locally as ‘Pura Puseh lan Pura Desa Adat Batuan’, is a focal landmark in the namesake village of Batuan, well-known for its traditional Balinese arts and paintings. Within only a 10km transfer south from Ubud central, the site features a grand complex of shrines laid out … Continue reading Batuan Temple
Batukaru Temple
Mountain Temple Complex in Central Bali Batukaru Temple, referred to by locals as Pura Luhur Batukaru, is one of Bali’s key temples, located at the foot of namesake Mount Batukaru. At an altitude of 2,270m above sea level on the second highest peak in Bali after Mount Agung, the temple is surrounded by cool natural … Continue reading Batukaru Temple
Besakih Temple
Besakih Temple, known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ for over 1,000 years, sits 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State) and 18 others. Besakih is the biggest and … Continue reading Besakih Temple
Elephant Cave Temple
A Must-See Historical Site on Tours to Ubud Goa Gajah’s name is slightly misleading, lending the impression that it’s a gigantic dwelling full of elephants. Nevertheless, Goa Gajah ‘Elephant Cave’ is an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit. Located on the cool western edge of Bedulu Village, … Continue reading Elephant Cave Temple
