10 Destinations for a Long Weekend in Bali
Who doesn’t know Bali? It is not surprising that Bali, known as the Island of the Gods and the Island of a Thousand Temples, is one of the best-selling tourist destinations throughout the year.
Bali is a very beautiful island and has lots of tourist attractions to put on onesโ bucket list. Each location offers its own charm that bring visitors back again. From the calming beaches, amazing natural landscape, spectacular underwater charm, harmony of the people, and most definitely the culinary delights.
The following is a recommended list of tourist attractions in Bali that are cheap and suitable for family holidays based on the same area with ticket prices sorted from cheapest:
BADUNG REGENCY
1. Kuta beach
The waves on the coast of Kuta Beach are not too high, so it is suitable for anyone who is learning to surf. In fact, there are many surfing courses given by local trainers around the beach. Visitors can also sunbathe, play beach volleyball, watch the sunset, rent a bicycle or scooter, try a temporary tattoo, see turtle breeding, hair braiding, and water sports on this beach. At night, various nightlife venues along Kuta Beach start to actively serve delicious food, drinks and live music.
There are many interesting destinations around Kuta Beach such as the Bali Bombing Memorial, Satrya Gatotkaca Park, Dewa Ruci Statue, Kuta Theater, and Waterbom Bali. Visitors can also buy various creative products such as casual t-shirts, woven products, paintings and traditional Balinese fabrics. Traveling to Kuta from Ngurah Rai Airport is only about 10 minutes by car or taxi. From Benoa Harbor, Denpasar, visitors can continue their journey by land for approximately 15 minutes to Kuta.
Address: Jl. Kuta Beach, District. Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: FREE
Parking fee: IDR 2,000.00 (motorcycle), IDR 5,000.00 (car)
2. Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran Beach is the perfect place for visitors who want to relax on a quieter beach away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Jimbaran is located 14 km from Denpasar City or about 21 minutes driving by car. Meanwhile, the distance traveled from Gilimanuk to the Jimbaran Beach area is around 131 km or around 3 โ 4 hoursโ drive. The Jimbaran area is located close to Tegalwangi beach.
Along Jimbaran Beach, there are many famous seafood restaurants, traditional markets and unique shops, clothing stores and other lifestyle items. Don’t forget to visit Jimbaran Bay which is famous for its 4 km long turquoise, calm and clean waters. Along Jimbaran Beach there are several jacuzzi-sized pools that can be enjoyed for free. This provides a unique soaking experience as it feels like being in a private natural jacuzzi with beautiful ocean views.
Address: Desa Jimbaran, District. South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: FREE
Parking fee: IDR 5,000 (car), IDR 2,000 (motorbike)
3. Suluban Beach
Suluban Beach is also known as Blue Point Beach in Bali. The location is hidden behind limestone cliffs. To reach the edge of this beach, visitors have to walk about 50 meters via narrow stairs and will pass through crevices in coral cliffs that resemble caves. Balinese people call it “mesulub” so this place is known as Suluban Beach. The distance from Denpasar City is around 1.5 hours, and from Bali Airport around 1 hour.
This beach is suitable for professional surfers because the waves are quite high and there are many dangerous rock cliffs. Visitors can also just swim, soak, or watch the sunset while enjoying food and drinks which can be bought at stalls along the beach.
Address: Jl. Suluban Beach, Pecatu, District. Kuta Sel., Badung Regency, Bali
Opening Hours: Everyday, 08.00 โ 18.00 WITA
Ticket price: IDR 5,000
Parking fee: IDR 3,000 (motorcycle) and IDR 5,000 (car)
Surfboard rental: around IDR 300,000 – IDR 500,000
4. Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa is one of the most popular places for water sport lovers. There are many water sports that can be enjoyed here, such as parasailing, snorkeling, banana boat, jet ski, flying fish, flyboard, rolling donut, water ski, sea walker, and scuba diving. The distance from I Gusti Ngura Rai Airport to Tanjung Benoa is around 16.7 km with a travel time of around 23 minutes.
The facilities in Tanjung Benoa are quite complete, such as vehicle parking, public toilets, hotels or accommodation, places to eat, and safety equipment for playing water sports. Apart from water sports, there are four of the most interesting tourist spots that you should not miss, such as Turtle Island, Mangrove Forest, Caow Eng Bio Temple, and Pura Dalem Ning Lan Taman Beji.
Address: Jl. Segara Geni No.3, Tj. Benoa, District. Kuta Sel., Badung Regency, Bali
Ticket prices: Starting from IDR 60,000
Opening hours: 09.00-16.00 WITA
Parking fee: IDR 5.000 (car), IDR 10,000 (Bali plate bus), IDR 15,000 (Bus plate outside Bali)
5. Waterbom Bali
One of the recreational destinations in Bali is playing in the water at the water bomb. Waterbom Bali is the largest and most complete water ride in Bali and is a favorite water tourism destination for domestic and foreign tourists. This is definitely a great place to enjoy water sports, with 15 rides and attractions on offer! For those who want to get an adrenaline rush, Smashdown 2.0, a 26-meter-high slide attraction, is a must try.
Apart from playing on the very exciting water rides, visitors can also fill their appetite with delicious menus from the theme park’s food courts. The Shack is also a great option for those who prefer dining among the pool. It’s Caribbean-inspired beach shack is perfect for lazing around while enjoying lunch. The location of Waterbom Bali is strategic because it is only 5 – 7 minutes from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza Tuban Kuta – Bali 80361 Indonesia
Opening Hours: Everyday, 09.00 WIB โ 18.00 WIB
Ticket price:
- Local Tourists
Children (2-11 years) Normal price: Rp. 295,000
Adult Normal price: Rp. 340,000
Family Package: Normal price: Rp. 1,130,000
- International Tourists โ Single Day Pass
Children (2-11 years) Normal price: Rp. 385,000
Adult Normal price: IDR 535,000
Family Package Normal price: Rp. 1,690,000
- Great Day Pass
Children (2-11 years) Normal price: Rp. 600,000
Adult Normal price: IDR 750,000
Family Package Normal price: IDR 2,400,000
GIANYAR REGENCY
1. Taman Saraswati Temple
Not only is its natural beauty world famous, the island of Bali is also known as the island of a thousand temples. There are many beautiful temples that not only function as places of worship, but also become tourist destinations, one of which is Taman Saraswati Temple, Ubud. This beautiful temple was built to worship Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of Science. Tourists only need to travel about 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport to this temple.
Pura Taman Saraswati Ubud was built by I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, a famous art maestro from Ubud, by combining lotus ponds and artistic carved ornaments. Other attractions at this temple are the statue of Goddess Saraswati, the statue of Jero Gede Mecaling, and the courtyard surrounded by lotus ponds located in this temple area. This courtyard is used as a stage for the Kecak Dance performance, performed by the Sandhi Suara dance group.
Address: Jl. Kajeng, Ubud, Ubud District, Gianyar Regency, Bali
Opening Hours: 07.00 โ 17.00 WITA
Ticket price: FREE
Kecak Dance Performance: Tuesday and Thursday, starting from 19.30 WITA
Kecak Dance Performance ticket price: IDR 75,000/pax
2. Campuhan Hill
Campuhan Hill is the choice of many tourists for jogging, walking, cycling, watching the sunrise and sunset. For visitors who want to cycle, there are many bicycle rentals around Ubud. This hill is very easy to access and we don’t need to spend a long time trekking to reach the top. The distance to the top of the hill is around 2 km, with a travel time of around 15-20 minutes.
This hill is located in the same area as Gunung Lebah Temple with the same entrance to Ibah Villas & Suites. This trekking path is very clear with a track width of up to 1.5 meters. At Campuhan Hill, visitors can see a stretch of green hill with a neat long track on the ridge. It is not surprising that many local and foreign tourists come to this hill to refresh and take instagenic photos.
Address: Jl. Bangkiang Sidem, Kelusa, District. Payangan, Gianyar Regency, Bali
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Ticket price: FREE
3. Desa Wisata Penglipuran (Penglipuran Village)
Desa Wisata Penglipuran is a traditional village which is the favorite of tourism in Bali. This traditional village is one of the three cleanest villages in the world. Visitors can only explore this village on foot and every 30 meters there are rubbish bins provided to prevent visitors from throwing rubbish carelessly.
This village was built with the Tri Mandala Concept, where the village layout is divided into three areas, namely Utama Mandala (place of worship), Madya Mandala (residential residence), and Nista Mandala (residential cemetery). Tourists can stay in guest houses provided by local residents. The price of this accommodation depends on the number of rooms ordered. In this village there is also a 45-hectare bamboo forest that visitors can explore.
Address: Jalan Penglipuran, Kubu, Kecamatan Bangli, Kabupaten Bangli.
Opening Hours: 08.00 -18.30 WITA.
Ticket price:
Adult: IDR 20,000 (local) and IDR 30,000 (foreigner)
Children: IDR 15,000 (local) and IDR 25,000 (foreigner)
Guest house price: around IDR 500,000 per night for one house (based on Penglipuran Village website)
4. Bali Zoo
Bali Zoo is home to more than 500 individual animals representing 70 species native to Indonesia, including all types of birds, reptiles and mammals. There are also various kinds of tropical plants growing here. The distance that visitors need to travel to get to Bali Zoo is only 55 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, 20 minutes’ drive from Ubud and about an hour’s drive from Seminyak.
At Bali Zoo, visitors have the opportunity to interact directly with certain animals, such as feeding the animals, taking photos with beautiful birds, or even walking with elephants. Bali Zoo has four special programs that are very interesting for visitors, including Breakfast with Orangutans, Elephant Mud Fun, Elephant Expedition, and Night at the Zoo.
Address: Jalan Raya Singapadu, Singapadu, Gianyar Regency, Bali
Opening Hours: Everyday, 09.00 – 17.00 WITA
Opening Hours Night at the Zoo: 18:00 – 21:00 WITA
Ticket prices:
Adult: IDR 355,500 (foreigner)
Children: IDR 252,000 (foreigner)
Adult: Rp. 125,000 (KTP and Indonesian Citizen’s Certificate)
Children: Rp. 100,000 (KTP and Indonesian Citizen’s Certificate)
5. Bali Museum
The Bali Museum holds various interesting collections, namely crafts, information about traditions, history of places in Bali, Balinese architecture and Balinese art. It is located in the heart of Denpasar and easy to reach from everywhere. The distance from I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport to the Bali Museum is around 14 kilometers and can be reached in 30 minutes by car when traffic is smooth.
This museum complex is quite large because there are four exhibition buildings in it. These buildings are named the Tabanan Building, the Buleleng Building, the Karangasem Building, and the East Building. Each of these buildings stores museum collections which have been divided into categories. The Bali Museum was built with stunning Balinese architecture. Thatโs why this location is often used as a place for pre-wedding photo shoots.
Address: Jalan Mayor Wisnu No. 1, Dangin Puri, Kecamatan Denpasar Timur, Kota Denpasar, Bali.
Opening Hours: 07.30 – 15.30 WITA
Ticket prices: IDR 5,000
Ticket prices for pre-wedding: IDR 150,000
