Things to Do in Bali

Cooking class — learn Balinese cuisine; half-day classes from $15–25 including market visit

Day trip to Nusa-Penida — dramatic cliffs, Kelingking Beach (T-Rex viewpoint), manta ray snorkelling; fast boats from Sanur ($15–25 return)

Diving at Tulamben — explore the USAT Liberty shipwreck and vibrant coral reefs in east Bali; fun dives from $50

Mount Batur sunrise trek — wake at 2 AM, hike to the summit, watch the sun rise over the volcanic crater and Lake Batur; tours from $30–45 including transport and breakfast

Sacred Monkey Forest — Ubud's famous sanctuary home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques

Surf lessons — beginner-friendly waves at Batu Bolong (Canggu) and Kuta Beach; board rental from $5/day, lessons from $25

Tanah Lot — sea temple perched on a rock offshore, spectacular at sunset

Tegallalang Rice Terraces — the iconic cascading paddies near Ubud; best visited early morning before crowds

Tirta Empul — ancient holy water temple where you can take part in a traditional purification ceremony

Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Fire Dance — dramatic clifftop temple with nightly traditional dance performance at sunset (IDR 150,000 entry)

Waterfall chasing — Sekumpul (the most spectacular), Tegenungan, Tibumana, Leke Leke, and Kanto Lampo

White water rafting — paddle through jungle gorges near Ubud; tours from $25