Best of Bali
Where Jungle Calm Meets Island Energy
There’s a reason Bali continues to top bucket lists year after year. The island has a way of offering everything at once - spiritual calm, chaotic scooter rides, beach clubs at sunset, hidden waterfalls, and some of the best cafés in Southeast Asia.
Whether you’re planning a week-long escape or wanting us to build the ultimate slow-travel itinerary, here’s your guide to the very best of Bali.
Ubud
The Cultural Heart of Bali
Surrounded by jungle, temples, and rice paddies, Ubud feels slower, softer, and more connected to traditional Balinese culture than the coastal hotspots.
Don’t miss:
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Sunrise walks through the famous rice terraces
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Traditional Balinese dance performances
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Jungle cafés overlooking the treetops
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Sound healing, yoga classes, and wellness retreats
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Hidden waterfalls just outside the town centre
Best for:
Wellness lovers, solo travellers, creatives, and anyone craving a reset.
Canggu
Bali’s Coolest Coastal Escape
Canggu is where surf culture meets digital nomad energy. Think beach clubs, smoothie bowls, boutique gyms, sunset cocktails, and scooters weaving through shortcut streets lined with cafés and villas.
What to do:
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Spend sunset at the iconic beach club, Finns Beach Club
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Café-hop your way through Berawa and Batu Bolong
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Learn to surf on Echo Beach
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Browse local boutiques and Sunday markets
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Experience Bali’s buzzing nightlife scene
Best for:
Groups, couples, remote workers, and first-time Bali visitors.
Uluwatu
Cliffside Luxury & Endless Ocean Views
For dramatic coastlines and some of Bali’s most beautiful beaches, head south to Uluwatu.
This part of the island feels more elevated and laid-back, with cliffside resorts, hidden beaches, and world-class surf breaks.
Highlights:
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Watch the sunset at Uluwatu Temple
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Discover beaches hidden beneath limestone cliffs
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Stay in a villa overlooking the ocean
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Spend long afternoons at cliff clubs and beach bars
Best for: Luxury travellers, surfers, honeymooners, and sunset chasers.
Nusa Penida
Bali’s Wild Side
Just a short boat ride from mainland Bali, Nusa Penida feels untouched compared to the mainland. The roads are rough, the cliffs are dramatic, and the scenery looks almost unreal.
Must-see spots:
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Kelingking Beach
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Diamond Beach
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Crystal-clear snorkelling spots filled with manta rays
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Rugged viewpoints overlooking turquoise water
Best for:
Adventure seekers and photographers.