Bali Villas Serene Villas - Bali Tour Suggestions

Is this your first visit to Bali and you are wondering what to see ? Or you have been to Bali before and now want to see more? In any case, read the itineraries below and choose something that suits ! Should you find any or perhaps all of them interesting, email us before you arrive or we can arrange when you arrive at Serene Villas.

ALAS KEDATON (Monkey Forest)

A temple surrounded by monkey forest. A favorite of the tourist crowds.

TAMAN AYUN

Taman Ayun in Mengwi is Bali’s second larges temple complex. The temple is located on ground surrounded by wide moat.

The stone-carved gate at the entrance is impressive.

TANAH LOT

One of Bali’s most important coastal temples. This 16th Century temple is built atop a huge rock outcrop in the sea. At low tide it is possible to walk up to the temple. The best time to see TANAH LOT is at sunset.

BATU BULAN

Stone figures on the roadside mark the village of Batubulan, the center of stone carving in Bali. Divinities and demons are carved from sandstone to be used in houses and temples, or to be placed before entrance and on road intersection.

Workshops are open for visitors to see artists at work.

GOA GAJAH

Goa Gajah or the elephant cave dates back to the 11th century and is believed to have been built as a monastery for meditation. Excavations have un-covered a bathing place with six statues of goddesses holding water urns.

KINTAMANI

Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Batur, with ribbons of black lava running down from its peak into the valley below.

BALI MUSEUM

Located in Denpasar, with a splendid collection of art and artifacts from prehistoric to historic times.

ARTS CENTRE

A traditional Balinese building, which houses a permanent exhibition of modern painting and woodcarving.

The Arts Center is also known as a museum of art preserving fine collections of masterpieces to Balinese art.

KERTA GOSA

Klungkung, former seat of the oldest kingdom in Bali. The Kerta Gosa or Royal Court of Justice features ceiling murals painted in traditional wayang style.

The floating pavilion, gardens and lotus ponds are a reminder of the kingdom’s former glory.

BUKIT JAMBUL

Breathtaking view of rice fields and green valleys.

BESAKIH

Known as "Mother Temple of Bali". The sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. The sight of the temple against the backdrop of the mountain is other-worldly.

TENGANAN

One of the original "Bali Aga" villages where traditions have changed little over the centuries.

KUSAMBA

Village where fishing and salt panning are still the villagers’ main live hood.

GOA LAWAH

A unique temple outside a cave, which shelters 1000’s of, bats hence the name Goa Lawah or Bat Cave. It is said that the cave extends all the way to the base of Mt. Agung.

Keep the fun going in Bali with Waterbom Park, an oasis in the heart of Kuta.

Bali’s only water park features more than six hundred meters of top quality water slides winding through landscaped tropical gardens.

While relaxation is the key at Waterbom, there are plenty of activities to choose from - try a scenic slide through tropical vegetation on the Jungle Ride, or the sheer excitement of the Race Track, where speeds can reach up to 50 kilometers per hour.

Sobek’s whitewater rafting trip down the Ayung River is one of Bali’s most spectacular tours.

The fast flowing Ayung River carves its way through soft volcanic rock to produce a narrow, deep-sided thrilling course. We journey through vine-hung gorges, tranquil rice paddies and stunning jungle scenery while observing rural Balinese life from the river.

If you are interesting in one of our tour suggestions above simply E-mail us your details along with dates, time and type of tour required.