Wanderlust World Wanderlust World With its tropical waters and rich and diverse marine life, Bali is a diving paradise. It is thought that Bali has 85,000 square kilometres of living coral reef, making up 14 percent of the world's coral reefs. Divers can experience close encounters with dolphins, sharks, sun fish, and moray eels. The Air Diving Academy provides a range of excursions and courses to secret caves, wrecks, lagoons and islands for experienced and beginner divers.
Surf some of Bali's big waves. Bali has been a popular surfing destination since the 1930s. The advantage of a small island means that surfers have many beach options to choose from and can mix up their surf trips. Big surfing and breaks can be found on the southwest and southeast of the island, including the barrel reef-breaks of Padang Padang and Uluwatu. The range of surf in Bali means that novices can also catch some gentle, rolling two to four foot waves.
Keen trekkers can hot foot it on many walks through rain forests, small villages, and rice fields. Bali's dense forests are home to a multitude of birds and diverse fauna. A popular trek, run by quite a few tour companies, is to the lake village of Bendugul, where hikers start by crossing the lake in a canoe and then continuing on to view forest and mountain scenery.
Take a trip to the Elephant Safari Park at Turo. Hand-feed and pet the elephants before venturing into the park's forest on an elephant safari.
Visit the active volcano of Mount Batur, which has erupted 24 times since 1800. Climb the volcano up over the lava rock path, with an experienced native guide, in the early hours of the morning to view sunrise from the peak.
Brave two of Bali's best rafting rivers, Ayung and Telaga. Tour companies run day excursions so visitors can experience the rush of the rapids and the surrounding scenery.
Bali Adventure Tours
Adventure House
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Pesanggaran
Bali
011-62-361-721-480
baliadventuretours.com
Get on a bike and have a cycling adventure in Batukaru, in the Tabanan region of Bali. Tour companies take cyclists on trips through rice terraces, forests and traditional Balinese villages.
Bali Adventure Tours
Adventure House
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
Pesanggaran
011-62-361-721-480
baliadventuretours.com
Experience horseback rides along sandy beachs, cantering through waves. The Umalas Equestrian Resort has a range of trails and lessons for beginners through to proficient riders. Have fun riding along beaches, past traditional villages and along green rice paddies.
The Umalas Equestrian Resort Bali
Jalan Lestari 9x
Banjar Umalas Kauh
Kerobokan
Kuta
Bali
011-62-361-731-402
balionhorse.com
Visit the the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and see some of Bali's distinctive long-tailed macaque monkeys. The sanctuary is a sacred Balinese Hindu site and features historic temples, dating back to the mid-14th century.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Jalan Monkey Forest
Padangtegal
Ubud 80571
Bali
011-62-361- 971-304
monkeyforestubud.com
Take a boat trip to Nusa Lembongan, an island located just off Bali's southeast shoreline. Wander along beaches on this quiet, traffic-free island, snorkel and learn about the seaweed farms.
Island Explorer Cruises
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 622
Suwung
Bali
011-62-361-728-088
bali-activities.com