Activities in Bali
Temples, terraces, surf and water — the things worth building a day around, with real prices.
Updated August 2026 — entry fees and operator prices change; confirm on-site or with the operator.
Things worth your time
Tanah Lot & Uluwatu temples
Sea temples perched on rock outcrops. Visit Uluwatu at sunset for the Kecak fire dance overlooking the cliffs.
Entry ~IDR 30,000 (~USD 2)Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Tiered paddies outside Ubud, best visited early morning before the tour buses. A small donation is expected at each viewpoint.
Donation ~IDR 20,000–30,000 (~USD 1–2)Surfing at Uluwatu & Canggu
Reef breaks for experienced surfers around Uluwatu; beginner-friendly beach breaks at Batu Bolong in Canggu.
Lesson from IDR 350,000 (~USD 23)Yoga classes
Drop-in classes across Ubud and Canggu, from open-air jungle studios to beachside decks.
IDR 130,000–180,000 (~USD 8–12) / classWaterfalls
Tegenungan (easy access) and Sekumpul (a longer jungle hike) are the two most rewarding, roughly an hour apart.
Entry IDR 15,000–20,000 (~USD 1) → Bali's best waterfalls rankedSnorkeling & diving
Manta rays off Nusa Penida, and the USAT Liberty wreck dive at Tulamben, one of Bali's best-known dive sites.
Day trip from IDR 600,000 (~USD 40) → Diving the USAT Liberty wreckWorth building a day around
Ubud Monkey Forest
A shaded sanctuary of over 1,000 long-tailed macaques among moss-covered temple ruins. Keep sunglasses and loose items zipped away — the monkeys are opportunistic.
Entry ~IDR 80,000 (~USD 5)Mount Batur sunrise trek
A 2am start and a 2-hour uphill hike to catch sunrise from the crater rim, often above the cloud line. Guides are compulsory and include breakfast cooked over volcanic steam.
Guided trek from IDR 400,000 (~USD 26) → Want it harder? Climbing Mount AgungBali Swing & jungle photo spots
Several operators around Ubud offer giant swings and nests over the jungle canopy — popular for photos, best visited early to skip queues and harsh midday light.
From IDR 250,000 (~USD 16) per swingSpa & wellness day
Balinese massage, flower baths and body scrubs, from simple village spas to elaborate wellness resorts, concentrated in Ubud and Seminyak.
IDR 150,000–500,000 (~USD 10–33)Where each activity fits
Match activities to your base region to avoid burning a day on the road.
| Activity | Closest base | Best time of day |
|---|---|---|
| Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Monkey Forest, Bali Swing | Ubud | Early morning, before tour buses |
| Surfing, beach clubs | Canggu, Uluwatu, Seminyak | Dawn or late afternoon surf; sunset for clubs |
| Tanah Lot & Uluwatu temples | South coast | Late afternoon into sunset for the Kecak dance |
| Mount Batur sunrise trek | Ubud or Kintamani | Pre-dawn start, non-negotiable |
| Snorkeling & diving | Nusa Penida (mantas) or Amed/Tulamben (wreck) | Morning, before afternoon swell picks up |
| Waterfalls | Ubud area (Tegenungan) or north Bali (Sekumpul) | Morning, to avoid afternoon crowds and rain |