Joanna James
A visitor-friendly destination in Indonesia, Bali entices solo travellers, couples, adventure seekers and families to its beautiful shores. Known as the Land of Gods this incredible city with fascinating temples and golden rice paddies provides the setting to create unforgettable memories of their stay.
This misty sanctuary of some 700-plus long-tailed cheeky monkeys is on the bucket list of many families visiting Bali. The 12-hectare lush jungles surround three sacred Temples dedicated to Hindu Gods. Dating to the 14th century the presence of these temples makes this sanctuary a significant link to the spiritual and cultural heritage of Bali. As you approach the entrance admire the intricate carvings and intriguing stone statues. Kids love to observe the monkeys roaming freely among the ruins of the temples and on the magnificent ancient trees, swinging from branches and solemnly grooming one another without being affected by the keen observers.
The entire sanctuary provides a thriving habitat for these enigmatic primates and a wonderful day out for visitors. Getting to the sanctuary is a forty-minute drive from properties like Anantara Ubud Bali Resort. If travelling with family, opt for luxury suites in Bali for a memorable stay.
Lying northwest of central Ubud, the Ayung River is the longest in Bali and one of the popular rivers for white water rafting for children and adults. This river flows about 75 km through the lush valley with different water rafting operators providing this exciting watersport at various stretches. The river offers a gentle ride to thrilling rocky rapids. Children aged 7 years and above at all skill levels can enjoy this sport with adults. Enjoy rafting, cool off at a waterfall or a dip at the freshwater pools. Sometimes you also catch random sightings of exotic birds seen in the area.
A must-visit attraction for families visiting Bali, Waterbom is one of Bali’s well-known water parks, entertaining people for nearly 3 decades. Covering 3.8 hectares of gardens and pools, this park offers 15 distinct rides covering all age groups and many other attractions like water slides, splashing fun, and water games. Adrenaline-rushing rides like Boomerang, Twin Racers, Fast n Fierce etc. are enjoyed by bigger children while Python and Double Twist are ideal for those who love medium enjoyment. There is plenty of space and activities to engage in, enabling families to have fun and bond together.
The swim-up bar is quite popular with visitors offering tropical drinks while open-air restaurants offer Indonesian and international fare to fuel up hungry parkgoers.
A much-visited UNESCO World Heritage site that must be seen in Bali, Tegalalang Rice Terraces are picturesque and much-photographed and remain a great tourist attraction. Hence plan to arrive before 9 am. Soak in the beauty of layers and layers of rice paddies which have thrived over millennia due to the ingenuity of ancient irrigation engineers and the tenacious farmers who devote their lives to keep paddy farming alive from generation to generation. Explore the oasis of terraces and fuel up at the open-air café completing this memorable visit fully sated.
Situated to the south of Bali, this is a long beach with pristine white sand and palm trees making it a scenic beach for visitors. Considered to be a lesser-known gem, this fine beach offers ample space to enjoy a good swim, and enough relaxation. Plenty of vendors offer fresh coconut water which is heavenly after a good swim.
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