No one can deny the beauty that the Island of the Gods has to offer. Recently, Bali was named the most popular destination in the world by Trip advisor Travelers' Choice in 2021. Of course, its beautiful natural landscape combined with its special local wisdom makes Bali a #InIndonesiaAja destination that you should visit at least once in a lifetime!
Rows of beautiful beaches Bali
The main attraction of Bali Island is of course its beach tourism. Almost all tourists who vacation in Bali include the beach in their list of visits. The beaches in Bali have their own uniqueness and charm, you know!
One of the most popular beaches in Bali is Kuta Beach. This white sandy beach is famous for its big waves as well as being a paradise for surfers. Due to its strategic location, various hotels, restaurants, shops, and cafes can also be easily found along the Kuta Beach road.
If you prefer a quiet beach atmosphere, just come to a wide selection of hidden beaches in the south of Bali Island! Call it Balangan Beach, Dreamland Beach, Melasti Beach, and a row of other beaches that are still relatively quiet.
Another case if you want to try the sensation of surfing or diving in the open ocean. You can come to three islands in the southeast of Bali, namely Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida. Surfers from all over the world come to these three areas to conquer the challenging waves.
Don't miss visiting Manta Point and Malibu Point in the southwest part of Nusa Penida Beach! While here, you have the opportunity to experience the sensation of diving and swimming together with manta rays to sharks, you know! Very interesting, right? Well, after being satisfied testing adrenaline, it's time to refresh your eyes with the heavenly treats offered by Nusa Penida through its beautiful beaches, such as Kelingking Beach, Atuh Beach, and Broken Beach!
In addition to these three islands, the best diving experience can also be found on Menjangan Island, which is located in the southwest of Bali Island. This island offers many beautiful spots for diving. The expanse of coral reefs, caves, and marine life is mesmerizing.
Get your adrenaline pumping!
In addition to surfing against the waves, Bali also offers a variety of other adrenaline test activities, you know! There are various water tourism sports that can be tried here, such as flyboard, seawalker, parasailing, and others. All can be found in Bali.
For Pesona Pals who love to climb, Mount Agung is perfect for conquering. You can start climbing from Besakih Temple or Pasar Agung Temple. The Besakih Temple route is located in Besakih Village, Rendang District, while Pasar Agung Temple is located in Selat Village, Setiabudi District. Whichever path you take, the scenery is just as beautiful, Sobat Pesona!
In addition to Mount Agung, there is also Mount Batur which can be an alternative destination for your Pesona Friend to adventure. It only takes 2.5 hours of trekking, you can reach the top of Mount Batur. After arriving at the top, get ready to be spoiled with beautiful natural scenery accompanied by a charming panorama of Lake Batur.
Bali also offers world-class white water rafting, you know! Adrenaline will be spurred when wading through the Ayung River which is full of rocky obstacles. Located in Ubud, Ayung River is perfect for those who love challenging sports.
Let's go to Bali!
Airways
For those of you who choose air transportation to get to Bali, choose the destination of Ngurah Rai International Airport. International and national flights are available around the clock and ready to bring visitors to the Island of the Gods. Ngurah Rai Airport is scheduled to close for 24 hours on Nyepi Day which usually falls in March each year.
Land Route
The presence of the Trans Java Toll Road makes reaching Bali easier and faster. If the Jakarta-Bali trip used to take up to 38 hours, now the duration of the trip can be reduced by half, to approximately 20 hours. During the trip to Bali, you can also get off at some beautiful spots that are crossed!
Sea Route
You can access Bali by ferry from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. This ferry will take you to Padang Bai port, Karangasem. Well, until in Karangasem, there are various tourist attractions that can be explored, such as Candidasa Beach, Pura Luhur Lempuyang, Ujung Sukasada Park, Tirta Gangga Water Park, and others.
From Java, you can reach Bali by ferry from Banyuwangi, East Java. The port to be reached in Bali is Gilimanuk Port, Jembrana. This port is close to the West Bali National Park, you know! You can stop by for a while and watch the rare Balinese white starlings.