5-Day Bali Tour Packages: Unveiling the Island's Hidden Gems

of Bali's city streets and urban centers. Its raging waters tumble over black stone cliffs into a quiet pool that's perfect for swimming, soaking and relaxing. Travelers can lounge on the rocks, soak up the sun or wander the trails that lead to epic views from atop Tegenungan. Tegenungan Waterfall is the best place to escape from hecticness in the city and tourist rush in every tourist attraction. Many people come to feel the solemnity and come for the antidote from the sound pollution.

in the village of Manukaya in central Bali. The site serves as a legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil, its also a national cultural heritage site. The temple pond has a spring which gives out fresh water regularly, which Balinese Hindus consider to be holy or amritha where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification to cleanse their souls and ward off evil. Another nearby and prominent site on top of a hill is the presidential palace, Istana Tampaksiring, built during the years of the nation first president, Soekarno.

With the magnificent view of its caldera, and also the beauty of Lake Batur which fills the large part of the caldera, the crater of Mount Batur is the central interest of the place which is estimated to have 13 square km size. The view is the main reason to come here. Surrounded by the captivating nature of Mount Batur, you will find plenty more reasons to linger in the crater itself and be sure to also take in the joyous winding road along the lake shore to Toya Bungkah, Pura Ulun Danu Batur, or even the hot springs.​

never deserted by foreign and domestic tourists. The rice terrace alone has an outlook that spreads down before you and away to the rice terraces on the slopes across the valley. The high roadside location is cool and breezy and it is a well known spot for tourists to stop and take photos. A truly awe-inspiring sight, the beautiful green rice paddies stretch on for what seems like an eternity. The stunning Tegalalang Rice Terrace, part of the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprises cascading emerald-green fields worked by local rice farmers.

Jalan Monkey Forest in the village of Padang Tegal. Home to over 400 long tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) which are divided into 4 groups that occupy different areas of the park, it is an important cultural and spiritual site that welcomes upwards of 10,000 visitors each month. The Monkey Forest Sanctuary is actually owned and operated by the village of Padang Tegal, with village members serving on a governing council that seeks to uphold the integrity of the grounds while promoting it as a tourist destination.

tory of the king of Ubud who governed the government in Ubud village in ancient times, and the Ubud Palace building is still standing strong and awake until now, you can see it when visiting Ubud Village, by maintaining the characteristics of the building from the past. with thick stone carvings that are very beautiful, making this ubud palace one of the popular tourist destinations in ubud village.

very beautiful art tools, various handicrafts made of wood, rattan, and others. And there are also art items in the form of paintings and silver that are sold here with very good quality items. If you could say that the handicrafts sold here are very complete and each shop sells different items so you can freely walk around the complex of this Ubud Art Market, from one shop to another to hunt for handicrafts and souvenirs.

who need not travel too far to the main large temples, the likes of the Besakih mother temple in Karangasem, Batukaru Temple in Tabanan or Batur Temple in Kintamani. It also served as a unifying symbol among the Mengwi royalty and the people. Towering tiers from the temple shrines make up most of the profile of the temple and are a gesture of the people of Mengwi reverence to their deified noble ancestors, for the temple complex is considered the mother temple of Mengwi.

It has become a famous Instagramable spot in Bali. It is a popular landmark for tourists who seek for one of Bali’s top Instagrammable locations to have some iconic picture for your social media. Make a wonderful picture in front of Handara Gate with the breathtaking view of green scenery and gigantic-exotic traditional Balinese gate as your backdrop. Pamper your eyes with the amazing green surrounding, beautiful scenery, and the amazing background of smoky green hills between the gates that creates a perfect picture for your Bali holiday.

the island most iconic sanctuary sharing the scenic qualities with the seaside temples of Uluwatu and Tanah Lot. The smooth reflective surface of the lake surrounding most of the temple base creates a unique floating impression, while the mountain range of the Bedugul region encircling the lake provides the temple with a scenic backdrop.

All the fruits and vegetables sold in this market is fresh because it is supplied from the local agriculture field in the surrounding area. A wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables can be found in this market such as Pomelo, Durian, Rambutan, Manggis, Salak, Mangoes and passion fruit. Bedugul is famous with its strawberries, fine and sweet strawberries are easy to be found in this market.

of rice fields that follow the flowing hillside topography of the Batukaru mountain range. These are well-maintained by a traditional water management cooperative known as subak, which dates back to the 9th century.

constantly crashing waves, the temple is simply among Bali not to be missed icons. The onshore site is dotted with smaller shrines alongside visitors leisure facilities that comprise restaurants, shops and a cultural park presenting regular dance performances.

Definitely a highlight on any travel itinerary for the fit and adventurous, the main temple lies at 1,175m above sea level, up on the peak of the namesake Mount Lempuyang in East Bali. The heights are reachable via a steep staircase of over 1,700 steps, with attractions along the way including several other temples and hordes of grey long-tailed macaques that inhabit the surrounding cool mountain forests.

where based on the sources we read, we can describe that the history of Tirta Gangga began during the Karangasem Kingdom. Tirta gangga was built in 1948 by King of karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. This water park is constructed in a very unique architectural style of Bali and China. This garden has been shaped in the form of a beautiful water garden and it is located near a natural spring.

Go to up-stair and you will be mesmerized with the beauty offered by Taman Ujung Karangasem, you can see a pillar building without a roof. In the southeast area, you will be amazed by a magnificent view of the blue sea and Ujung Beach. And then in the east part, point your eyes down, you will be admired by the charming and uniqueness of Taman Soekasada Ujung architecture as a whole. The Taman Ujung complex has a combination of Balinese, Chinese, and European architecture throughout three large pools connected by long elegant bridges and pathways.

Beside black sand beaches, the big waves are ready to challenge you to surf. Here, you can find the unusual peaceful white sand beaches that are suitable for just chilling while looking at the blue sea. What do you imagine when you are on the beach, lying down and relaxing in a sundeck with a hat and sunglasses accompanied by fresh young coconut water in a silence, listening to just the sound of the waves. You can get it all at Virgin Beach. This location is rarely visited by tourists and less explored by local tourists. Actually, Virgin Beach has several names. Foreign tourists usually call it Virgin Beach because the beach is far from the crowds and still natural. While other foreign tourists call this beach as White Sand Beach because only this beach around Karangasem city has white sand.

Tenganan is a symmetrically laid out Bali Aga village with walled homes and unique crafts. Bali Aga was the original inhabitant of Bali, before the arrival of Hindu Javanese. Tenganan retains its ancient pre Hindu customs through a strong code of non fraternization with outsiders, further enforced by the protection of its surrounding walls. The village is charming and has some very fascinating authentic traditional festivals (ritual dances and gladiator) like Bali Aga of Tenganan often holds the battle between local youths. The people of Tenganan are skilled in the unique technique of weaving, called the double ikat, where the belief in the magical power of the fabric is essential in bringing out the beauty of the ikat cloth.

range of marine activities with great challenges, exciting and designed full of fun in Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua. It offers a variety of water activities from motorized until non-motorized one and brings you unforgettable experiences to enjoy fun activities on the beach or in the ocean.

high on the Bukit Peninsula, 300 meters above Balis shoreline. Offer a grand view of Jimbaran Bay and Kuta to the west, and Tanjung Benoa and Sanur to the east with the imposing Mount Agung and Mount Batur as its background. Focal point of this Cultural Park is the magnificent Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue that will reach a total height of 126 meters, weighing 3,000 tons, that will be taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York.

All of the advantages of this beach make the tourists who come to this place beside surfing, spending their time by doing activities such as swimming, and sunbathing. Although the big waves beyond the reef breaks are limited to advanced surfers, the shore is great for family fun and leisure.​

t time and this place is very crowded by tourists everyday. Balinese called this temple Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of six key temples believed to be Bali spiritual pillars. Is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 meters above sea level. This temple also shares the splendid sunset backdrops as that of Tanah Lot Temple, another important sea temple located in the island western shores. The temple is definitely one of the top places on the island to go to for sunset delights, with direct views overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean and daily Kecak dance performances.

and in the Kecak dance performance presents the dance as an introduction to the story, of course, vital music to accompany the dancers movements. But in the Kecak Dance, the music generated from a combination sounds of members cak which were about 50 - 70 people all of them will make music in akapela.

Being a part of the legendarily Indian ocean, Jimbaran Bay offers you a complete activity of seafood products, by 10 minute drive to the international Ngurah Rai airport makes Kedonganan and Jimbaran Bay different from others. With the new system and management from the local government, seafood restaurants in Jimbaran are more luxurious and memorable.

resque and most visited destinations on Nusa Penida Island. Uniqueness, a tranquil and incredible scene, which is a great spot for travel photographers and panoramic view seekers. Where there are reaches of cliffs 50-200 meters high. Cliff circular shape and the middle forming holes like caves or sea tunnels. The sea water as if caught in the middle of the cliff makes it seem like a big pond. Broken Beach (Pasih Uug) has a big natural pool, about a hundred meters in diameter, created by sea abrasion and collapsed limestone hill millions of years ago. This hole has 98 meter in diameter and offering unique and scenic view.​

on the southwestern end of Nusa Penida Island. Both spots offer views of beautiful cliffs and pristine coastlines. There’s a pathway leading to a naturally formed rock lagoon, offering a scenic seascape and pleasant swimming spot on the island. It’s a good idea to explore Broken Beach first, where you can enjoy a view of natural limestone arches over the blue waters. A trail (with signposts) will lead you to Angel’s Billabong from the beach. You can enjoy a dip in the rock pools or swim around the entire lagoon if you’re feeling adventurous.

o go all the way down, take the small path that goes down along the ridge line, at least for a few meters. You will be much quieter and the photos will be much better. Another piece of advice, take your photos before going down, you will probably be less photogenic after climbing back. The first part of the trail, along the ridge line to the first turn is also quite easy. And you can check there if you have the courage to go all the way down to the beach. If you have children, you may want to stop there. And rather go to Crystal Bay or Atuh Beach, which are more accessible with children.

Despite its isolation, the bay is quite accessible thanks to well-developed roads. Besides its beautiful, palm-fringed beach, the bay is best known as one of Nusa Penida’s famous snorkelling and dive sites. The sea is safe to swim close to the shore and during calmer tides, with crystal-clear waters (hence its name). Divers praise the superb visibility, sometimes down to 30 metres. Crystal Bay is a short drive west from the Coco Resort Penida. This is one of the very few resorts on the island’s western region. Down at the dark-sand beach, you may find a couple of parasol-shaded sunbeds available for rent from locals.