Bali is one among many of the tiny islands in Indonesia but it has now become the buzz of the top holiday destinations in the world. With a strong cultural background, centuries of heritage and astonishing natural and scenic beauties this little island is offering, Bali happens to be the most favourite destination for anyone and everyone be it couples on a romantic holiday, leisure family getaway with kids or friends going away for a fun and crazy holiday. Whatever the occasion be, Bali offers hundreds of adventurous, fun, romantic and absolutely beautiful sceneries everywhere you turn to.

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Here in this article, we list the most romantic things to do and best places to visit in Bali  to spend a perfect romantic and leisure time for your holiday with your spouse.

Floating Pool Breakfast

 

Now having breakfast in bed with your partner is not the most romantic thing that is possible. Bali is now offering breakfast in a pool with a floating basket to take the romance to the next level. For so long this luxury was offered only in some of the 5-star resorts across the world, and has become very much affordable in this cute little island. If you are already staying in a One/Two Bedroom private pool villa, this setup can be provided by your resort and make it as private and romantic as possible!

Add this to your itinerary at just INR 600 per couple - Enquire now

Ride a Hot air balloon above the greens of Ubud village

Take your partner or family for a ride high into the sky over the beautiful green rice fields and forests of Ubud in this Hot Air Balloon ride. Enjoy the panaromic views of Ubud village along with spectacular scenery of holy Mount Agung on the eastern horizon as you ascend an exciting heights of over 150 feet above the beautiful rice fields. Afer the ride you could enjoy a hearty meal with continental cuisine in the middle of this breath taking gardens with your loved ones

Where to find: Jl. Suweta, Bentuyung Sakti, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

When to reach: 6AM – 9 PM (Ideal time – 11 AM)

Price: Starting from 5000 INR per adult

Cliffside Pool & Bar

 

This beautiful cliffside resort, Oneeighty is located in Uluwatu just a 15 min drive away from the famous Pura Luhur Uluwatu, sunset temple. You could just hop in to this resort with either VIP or general admission to take a dip into this beautiful cliff top glass bottom pool. This infinity pool overlooks the endless Indian ocean from the edge of Bali Island. Enjoying sunset from this infinite pool holding hands with your partner and taking a sip into your cold beverage is one of the most romantic things to do anyone could ever imagine. 

Where to find: Jl. Goa Lempeh Banjar Dinas Kangin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

When to go: 11AM – 10 PM

How to reserve the table: Call @ +62 361 8470700

Price: General Admission comes to Rp 450,000 per adult

Inclusions:

• Seating in Sand Lounge, Terrace or Bar or Sky Lounge for up to 4hrs
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Use of oneeighty° Skypool & pool towel
   

Swing high in the jungle

Remember the time when we used to swing so high while we were kids and can't stop laughing ear to ear, well this activity totally brings back that same smile from childhood. Best part of this is to swing with your partner and with an amazingly beautiful backdrop. So, the pictures taken here are just insta perfect. While the original one is near Ubud over rice terraces, now there are many swings across Bali island - over rice terraces, rivers and in the middle of forest. To make it more exciting and adventurous, these swings are mechanically operated to be able to swing high with very long ropes into the jungle! This activity is operated throughout the year, but during heavy rains, it could be stopped temporarily.

Price: Rp 200.000 per Adult

How to reach: Jl. Dewi Saraswati No.7, Bongkasa Pertiwi, Kec. Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80352, Indonesia

When to go: 8 AM – 5 PM

Rafting brunch at Sthala, Ubud

Having a relaxed brunch, listening to the flow and swaying to the tunes of the Wos river while sitting on a luxurious raft is actually possible in Ubud of Bali island. At Sthala, they make it safe and an unforgettable romantic experience for you to raft into the streams of Wos river while you have a leisure and delicious brunch.Opulence of Lodtunduh village surrounding the river makes it more much more enjoyable.

Price - 3600 INR per person

Information - Maximum 2 adults and 2 kids (below 10 yo) can fit in one raft

When to reach - 2 hours of raft between 11.30 AM - 1.30 PM

Brunch Menu - Multi cuisine international set menu - can be altered based on request

• Create your own fresh juice
• Whole fruits (according to season)
• Fresh seasonal fruits platter (according to season – on individual platters)
• Bread and pastries
• Appetizer and salads
• Mushroom and cheese quiche
• Vegetable pizza
• Steak sandwich
• River prawn thermidor
• Dessert:
• Pistachio macaron
• Strawberry skewer dipped in chocolate
• French pastries
• Selection of a bottle of local sparkling wine or a jug of punch cocktail

Safety: The raft is operated by well knowledged engineers of Stala team with a remoted robust steel sling rope tied to it, making it strong and quite comfortable to raft into the waters.

Watch a movie by the beach

Watching a nice movie leisurely with loved ones is our all time favourite. But to make things more romantic, Karma club occasionally operates a Monday Movie night in their beach near Uluwatu. Now this is definitely exciting because I can watch a movie while lying on my love’s shoulder and listen to the sound of ocean waves, breathing the salty and chilly sea breeze with just stars all over the black sky above us!

 

Movie is aired two times on the day it is aired at Karma beach - 6.30 PM / 8.45 PM. This beach has a variety of dining options to enjoy the food while watching the movie.

 

Where to reach: Karma Kandara Bali, Jalan Villa Kandara, Ungasan, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80362, Indonesia

When to reach: Show starts at 6.30 PM / 8.45 PM on Mondays

Price: IDR 550++ for 2 adults

How to reserve: Email @  info@karmabeach.com

 

Riverside romantic candle light dinner

 

Looking into each other's eyes while holding hands and  having a leisure dinner under the stars next to a calm and cool river stream is just a perfect setting for someone to propose to their partner. Wait, what if there are 100’s of candles and lots of flowers in the dining setting? This cannot get any better! Book a candle light dinner at Samaya resort in Ubud for the best romantic time in Bali. There are a variety of options you could choose before reserving for a couple dinner. And all these options come with multi course and multi cuisine delicious meal options to pick from made by multiple international Chefs.

 

Where to find: Jl. Baung, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

When to reach: 12 AM – 10 PM ( 5 PM)

Price: Royal 100 Candle light dinner at Swept Away 61 starts from INR 9800 per person

 

 

Poolside private romantic candle light dinner in your resort @ just INR 1300 per person

Dine in a Cave by the beach

Having lunch in a cool, luxury or a stud restaurant on a special day has become very normal now. Now you could treat your special one with a meal in the cave while enjoying the crystal blue waters of the ocean and a salty cool breeze with a beautiful romantic setting at Samabe resort in Bali. While there are multiple dining options with different views and settings, its private beach cave spot stays the favourite of all throughout the year.

 

Where to find: Jl. Baung, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

When to reach: 12 AM – 10 PM ( 5 PM)

Price: Royal 100 Candle light dinner at Swept Away 61 starts from INR 9800 per person

 

 

Info- https://www.samabe.com/en/restaurant/

 

Stay in a Tree house on the cliff

 

Imagine waking up to these views of pristine blue waters on top of a cliff in a tree house! It just reminds you of your childhood dream to live in a treehouse with your loved one right. Well this Rumah Pohon tree house in Nusa penida islands satisfies everyone’s romantic dream of staying in a private tree house on the cliff of the island. You can watch the most beautiful sunrise or a sunset just from your bed staying here. And the amazing part is that the stay per night is so cheap that this view is way more worth the money we spend to stay here!

 

Price – Starts from INR 3500 per night

Where to find - Pejukutan, Nusa Penida Islands, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia

 

Add Nusa penida day tour to your itinerary at just INR 3000 per person

 

Hammock away in Gili islands

 

Gili islands are a set of 3 tiny islands near the Lombok mainland of Indonesian country. Gili Islands can be reached by a ferry from Lombok or directly by a speed boat from the east ports of Bali island. With white sand beaches and super clear blue waters, they just remind us of the romantic atmosphere of Maldivian islands. Taking a moonlit walk or relaxing leisurely on a hammock of these islands is one of the most romantic things you could do in Bali with your partner. While you are here in Gili Trawangan, don't forget to check out the all night parties at the local pubs. Here you could find amazing drinks specials at affordable prices and the perfect setting for you to go wild and dance all night the the rocking music

 

How to reach – Take a speedboat from Bali harbour or ferry from Lombok

Price: INR 3000 per adult one way from Bali to Gili T

 

Take a Heli ride above the island:

Take a helicopter ride with your partner or family to fly high above this beautiful island Bali of Indonesian country. You just have to sit back and relax while taking a bird’s eye view of this spectacular scenery from above. Get a chance to see some of the rarest views of smoking volcanoes, terraced rice gardens, remote beaches, huge lakes and thousand-year-old temples. 

 

Air Bali has more than 20 years of experience riding scenic helicopter tours with 100% safety record of the western pilots and engineers. The tours are operated 7 days a week and throughout the year to get you the panoramic view of these stunning scenery many of which are not even accessible by road!

 

Price: Starting from 25,000 per person

Tours: Volcano and Lake Batur tour, Beaches and temples tours

 

Sunset cruise dinner

 

Get on to one of the famous Bali Hai cruises for a leisure relaxed evening dinner on the ocean waters of Bali Island. Watching the colour of Sky changing from the hint of blue to shades of deeper orange while you are holding hands with your partner and sipping a drink on the open air deck is just the perfect romantic evening you can ask for in Bali. 

 

Where to find : Benoa Harbour in South Bali

Inclusions: 

·         4 Hour cruise starting from Benoa harbour near Nusa Dua of South Bali

·         Welcome drink of cocktail and canapes

·         Open international buffet dinner with numerous multi cuisine options

·         Live musical entertainment and cabaret show during the cruise

·         Open deck to watch the sunset with your loved ones

·         Alcohol drinks and Souvenir photos are available for purchase

 

Itinerary:

 

17:30 - Arrive at the harbour: Reach Benoa harbour point to board the Bali Hai II cruise. Take a souvenir photo at the entrance for you to purchase later (optional). Enjoy a canape, as you wait to sail on the ocean.

17:45 - Departure: Your cruise starts with a small announcement by the Director. Instructions on how to use Life jackets will be shared by cruise members.Once you settle in, move to the bridge deck to listen to your favourite tracks being played and watch the beautiful views of Sun setting down.

18:30 - Dinner Starts: International buffet dinner will be served on the main deck.

19:45 - Live entertainment: While the dinner starts closing, you could pick your dessert and move to the main deck area to watch the Live music and cabaret show by the cruise entertainers.

20:30 - As the live show ends, dance your night away while the DJ entertains you with the pop tracks till the end

20:45 - The cruise comes to a halt alongside the jetty. 

 Price: Starting from INR per person 3600  (evoucher - 750 IDR per person)

Take a Scenic Cycle tour

Explore the hidden beauties of this spectacular country by cycling through the green countryside of the island. Get a chance to visit the rural Balinese village lifestyle from up close. Pedal through the famous rice terraces, volcanic rims, ancient temple complexes and thick green fields. The experience is definitely not for the beginners since the terrain could be rough at few stretches but it definitely would be an amazing experience to explore the actual country like a local

 

Typical itinerary of the day:

07.30 am: Pick up time at the hotel (depend on the locations)

09.00 am: Bicycle check and briefing from our professional Balinese guide.

09.15 am: Start cycling to explore nature, rice fields, Ubud countryside with the activities of local sculpture craft workmanship. Young coconut dish on the journey.

12.00 pm: Finish point

13.30 pm: Enjoy the buffet lunch

14.00 pm: Return to the hotel with the air-conditioned van

16.00 pm: Approximately arrive back to the hotel, depending on the return destination or accommodation.

 

Sleep in the bubble house

Sleeping under the sky, next to the beach or a river, counting the stars the whole night with our partner is one of the most romantic things we would all want to do. Bali makes it perfect with the Bubble stays arranged in multiple places like Ubud, Uluwatu with a variety of beautiful views. These bubbles are perfectly strong and safe, arranged neatly in order and with curtains for privacy. Few facilities share the common utilities of bathrooms and the washing area. 

 

 

 

Experience Balinese Cooking in a class

Your tour starts by procuring the Locally grown and sourced ingredients with your host. Recipes and notes would be supplied so that you can go back to your country and cook this for your friends back home.

Your preferred choice of meat or vegetarian dishes can be cooked. End of the class you'll get to have a full course of this yummy food!

 

As a bonus, discover Balinese family life, traditions and get a chance to chat with local farmers to understand how they harvest their rice. Also Visit local temple with your host

 

Price: Starts from 1000 INR per adult

Walk on the ocean Bed

 

Tanjong benoa is popularly known for the whole variety of water sports it offers in the eastern coast line of Bali in Nusa Dua area. From most adventurous water sport to the fun ones, this place offers a chance for everyone to experience an adrenaline pump irrespective of their age. Part of this package, you get to experience Bali's most popular Seawalker activity.

 

Once driven into the ocean near the beautiful corals, a masked helmet would be given which is filled with pure oxygen for participants to breathe very easily. Glasses or contact lenses can still be worn during the activity as your face will be completely protected by the helmet. Because of the ease of this activity, any age group (9-60 yo) can enjoy watching the underwater world with excitement and have lots of fun.

 

International standard safety equipment is provided to keep your water sport activities safe and comfortable. Ages 9- 60 year olds can participate in this activity.

 

Inclusions:

• 21% Government Tax and Service Charge

• Seawalker Safety Equipment

• Boat Transfer From Shore to Seawalker Spot

• Seawalker Instructor

• Free Using Locker

• Shower Facilities

• Short Safety Briefing

• Medical Insurance

 Dine in Jimbaran

If you are a seafood lover, you have got to stop here while you are in Bali for a holiday. Jimbaran is around 20 mins south from Denpasar International airport and is quite popular for the seafood variety that is served. You could also get a special private romantic table arranged for you just by the beach where you can listen to the sounds of the ocean and feel the sea water under your table with the feet. 

 

Where to find :  Jl. Pantai Kedonganan, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

When to reach: 11 AM – 12 AM

 

Tour Nusa Penida island

Nusa Penida is the largest of the 3 Nusa islands located south eastern side of Bali. Penida island is an exotic and charming island with beautiful white sand beaches, blue waters, green forests and its relaxed life style. Island is very popular among the tourists for its breath taking cliff views from the top. Snorkeling or diving at manta bay gives you a chance to encounter gaint Manta rays swimming here leisurely.

 

Where to reach: Speed boat from Benoa harbour in South Bali

When to reach: 6 AM

Price: Day tour starts from INR 3000 Per adult

Typical itinerary of the day:

- Pick up from your hotel in Bali early in the morning around 6.30 AM

- Transfer to Penida island by speed boat

- Visit the famous view points on the west island (might require some walking)

- Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, Angel Billabong ,Crystal bay Beach

- Have a leisure lunch at Crystal bay

- Go for snorkeling in the beach by self (Gear will be provided)

- Return to your hotel by the evening around 5 PM

 

Visit Uluwatu temple

Uluwatu temple is one of the most popular temples of Bali is located on a cliff 70m high on Indian ocean offers spectacular views. This temple is believed to be one of the six pillar temples of Bali fighting good from evil and protecting the land. Sunset over the blue ocean waters from this temple is something that one cannot miss here. At 6 pm every day local balinese gather here to perform a musical popular as Kecak. While some artists here make music from their vocals the others show the depiction of Hindu mythology Ramayana in a perfect Balinese style.Dont miss to be atleast 15 mins early in order to get a seat for the show!

 

Where to Find: Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

When to reach – 7 AM to 7 PM (Ideal time – 5 PM)

Entrance fee – 100 IDR per adult

 

Walk in style in the Marigold fields

Visiting the Marigold fields in Temukus village of Bali is amazing because this is just quite unique and unexpected landscapes on the island.  While we think Bali is all about the green rice terraces or the usual palm trees, this view of rows of Marigold flowers in the midst of the foggy mountains is just very picturesque. If you are visiting Besakih temple during your holiday in Bali, do try to plan a visit to these amazing fields as they are just 2 kilometers further down the temple. 

 

Where to find: Besakih, Rendang, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80863, Indonesia

Ride a Horse with your partner

Get on to a beautiful horse on the shore of Bali’s famous beaches or terraced gardens and ride it long to feel the cool sea breeze or the fresh farm air. Riding it with your partner makes it more exciting while you feel the heartbeat of this beautifully built horse syncing with yours. Enjoy the beautiful nature around you while getting a hang of riding this big horse. 

Stretch a bit with the nature

Long before Eat,Pray,Love this little island is flooded with lots of tourists to heal and relax on this paradise island. Yoga is in the living style of Balinese people, that the centers are everywhere and anywhere. While one could find a private yoga, pilates or water pilates class on this beautiful land, the best part is it to enjoy the sessions in nature. Becoming one with nature while relaxing with a calm mind and doing Yoga with partner is an opportunity not to be missed.

 

Price: Starting from INR 1000 per person

Inclusions: High quality, non-slip yoga mats, hand towels for the heat & water for students

 

 

Visit the beautiful Tegenungan waterfalls

Tegenungan waterfall is one such waterfall is in middle of the jungle instead of a mountainous region. Due to its accessibility, it is one of the great things to do while going for a tour in Ubud. Unless during the peak summer season, this waterfall would be at full flow through out the year offering amazing views. About 100 steps would have to be taken to reach the bottom of the fall.If one cannot take stairs, they could still get a pretty view of the fall from the top near the cafes.You could also take a quick swim near the falls before stepping out.

 

Where to find: Jl. Ir. Sutami, Kemenuh, Kec. Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia

When to reach: 6.30 AM- 6.30 PM (Ideal time – 7 AM)

Price: 15 IDR per adult

 

Have lunch with Volcano views

Mount Batur is an active volcano located near the village Kintamani, is one of the favorite tourist attractions in North East Bali. Right next to it is one of the largest lakes of Bali is Lake Batur. While you can just take a picture of this beautiful picture of an active dormant volcano with the lake next to it, or you could take a leisure lunch at one of the restaurants here while enjoying the spectacular views in front of you.

 

Where to find: Penelokan Main Rd, Central Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency, Bali 80652, Indonesia

When to reach: 11 AM – 6 PM ( 12 PM)

Price: Starting from 120 IDR per adult

 

 

Stop for a drink at Finns club

If you think Bali is just about nature then you are mistaken. Bali has lots of huge pubs that could accommodate thousands of partygoers around New year's midnight. Finns club is on the shores of Canggu beach best known as Bali's premium beachfront venue for partying.It features  4 pools, 9 bars, 6 restaurants and amazing sunset views from the club. With Party beds, drinks served in the pool, live music and lots of entertainment makes this one of the best places to party with your partner during a romantic holiday planned in Bali

 

Where to find: Jl. Pantai Berawa, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

When to reach: 10 AM to 10 PM

Prices: No minimum spend after 7 PM

Features: 4 Swimming Pools

·         6 Restaurants

·         9 Bars

·         2 Swim Up Pool Bars

·         DJs 9am to 11pm

·         Live Vocalists 4pm until late

·         Towels

·         Changing Rooms

·         WIFI

·         ATM

·         Expansive Oceanfront Lawn

·         Umbrellas

·         170m Absolute Beachfront

·         Retail Shop