Joanna James
The action never seems to stop on Bali – the Island of the Gods where many an exciting activity can be had with those closest to your heart. Consider these 6 kid-friendly escapes the next time you’re in Bali, Indonesia.
Situated in Canggu, Bali is the splendid setting of the Bali Equestrian Centre where your kiddos can perhaps, unleash their potential as prospective jockeys. Replete with insta-worthy backdrops that will serve you and your better half well while the little ones are taken through the ins and outs of riding a pony, the facilities of the Bali Equestrian Centre will surely come to your aid in the event you are keen to give your kids a completely different experience to that of what is normally associated with a family holiday to Bali.
The perfect father-daughter and mother-son escape can be embraced within the colourful environs of the Berawa Art House. Located in Berawa, Canggu, the Berawa Art House affords ease of access to weekly art classes where you and your children can create masterpieces and memories with the aid of top-notch materials and attentive staff.
Allow your kids’ imagination to run riot at Krakakoa Chocolate Café & Factory where they will be given an opportunity to craft out incredibly delicious chocolate from some of the finest cocoa beans to come out of Indonesia. Watch as they perfect the fine art of chocolate making and experiment with an array of tempting toppings that would make for quite the indulgence indeed during your travels in Bali. What’s more? They will be allowed to take home their prized possessions but not before being treated to a host of drinks and dessert at the Café and a workshop on the wide world of Krakakoa chocolate.
There certainly won’t be a need for any monkeying around no sooner you enter the leavy surrounds of the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary. Seen as a thriving habitat and conservation facility that presently houses well over 1,000 long-tailed macaque monkeys, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary which extends for 12.5 hectares is where you can watch hours of mischief unfolding before your very eyes and discover ancient Balinese temples that have stood strong since the 14th century. The said enclosure is an ideal nature trek and history lesson for the curious at heart including those residing at a one bedroom pool villa in Ubud belonging to Anantara Ubud Bali Residences.
Challenge yourself and your little ones to ridding yourselves of a fear of heights at Bali Climbing. Rated as a top-notch activity that suits all skill levels and competencies, Bali Climbing is complete with a range of climbing walls that will even see you navigating the rooftops of buildings with ridiculous efficiency. Also, rock climbing shoes and professional guidance will be readily provided the minute you sign up for a daily class which runs from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Perfect for those between the ages of 4 to 15, the acclaimed Bali International Archery facility will offer you more than a riveting time attempting to nail the bullseye in the distance. Have the kids learn the fundamentals of local archery en route to having a whale of a time duelling with those in their presence in the hope of walking away with bragging rights and a story to tell.
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