Places to visit in Bali

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Visitors recommend Amed mainly for snorkelling straight off the beach, with calm water, shipwrecks reachable from shore and turtles, and it is recommended for beginner snorkellers. It is described as a quiet stretch of the northeast coast that rewards an overnight stay. Caveats: visitors say the drive is long and slow, with narrow, twisty roads, and some find the black-sand beach and village underwhelming.

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Visitors recommend Nusa Lembongan as a relaxed small island, with snorkelling, surfing and beaches, and it is often chosen over Nusa Penida as the less crowded option. Some say it suits young children and is easy to walk or ride around. Caveats: visitors warn that the roads are rough and potholed, one says the currents make it tougher for beginner snorkellers, one advises against the boat transfers with very young children, and one finds it lacks dramatic views.

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Visitors recommend the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in central Ubud as an easy stop that takes a couple of hours, and one visitor suggests walking down into the valley to the river temple. One visitor finds the temple inside the forest more interesting than the monkeys, and another says a morning visit at around 9 to 10am felt well paced and not too busy. Visitors urge caution with the monkeys: several advise keeping food and loose items out of sight, others find them fairly calm unless provoked, and some say they can be aggressive. Several visitors found the visit unpleasant or skip it.

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Visitors recommend Sanur Beach for its long beachfront path, a relaxed place to stroll or cycle, with calm shallow water, playgrounds and places to eat along the way. Many point to it as a good choice for families and young children, and as a calmer alternative to Canggu or Seminyak. Caveats: one visitor says swimming there is fine but hotel pools are nicer, one finds the snorkelling passable but unremarkable, and another finds it has little vibe.

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Visitors recommend Melasti Beach in the Uluwatu area as a scenic beach, and one visitor says toddlers can swing and play on its calm shore, with places to eat and drink nearby. A couple of visitors note that getting there is a bit of a mission because of slow roads, though one says it is worth the trip. Caveats: one visitor says the same crowded sunset scene seen elsewhere in the south also happens here, and another did not see much sea life.

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Visitors recommend Tanah Lot and a few point to sunset as the time to go. One suggests the kecak dance show there as a less crowded option. Caveats: a couple of visitors mention the rows of souvenir stalls on the approach, one warns that slow traffic can spoil a sunset visit and suggests getting there early, and one found it touristy but still enjoyed dinner there.

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Visitors recommend the Tegallalang rice terraces near Ubud, and a couple suggest walking through the paddies on foot. One visitor found it nearly empty at 7 to 8am, with mist over the fields. Caveats: one visitor calls it a tourist trap but still worth going to, another says it is a long way and less impressive than the terraces near Sidemen, and one suggests quieter terraces farther from the south.

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Visitors recommend Jatiluwih's rice terraces in Tabanan, and one calls them beautiful. One visitor singles out the rice walk as the one to do, and another points to the UNESCO-listed subak irrigation system. One visitor notes that a long day taking in Jatiluwih, Danau Beratan and Kintamani is doable if you set out early.

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Visitors recommend the Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud as a morning or dawn walk, sometimes followed by breakfast, and several advise starting early, while one suggests bringing a hat and water. One visitor says the area west of central Ubud feels calm and peaceful and is good for walks and runs. The main caveat comes from one visitor, who says the popular ridge gets crowded with tourists and prefers quieter trails.

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Visitors recommend Diamond Beach on Nusa Penida, and a couple call it the most beautiful beach there, while one says the hike down is worth it if you can manage it. A couple of visitors suggest going at sunrise, when one notes there is no one else around. One advises giving it a separate day rather than pairing it with the cliffs, one warns that the road in is rough and unsuitable for inexperienced scooter riders, and one calls it overrated.

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Visitors recommend Tulamben for diving and for shore snorkelling, with turtles, triggerfish and morays reported just off the beach. One visitor who has stayed several times names it the top pick for diving on the northeast coast while saying Amed has the better beaches. It is also listed as a beginner-friendly snorkelling option next to Amed, and one visitor advises wearing a flotation vest. One visitor spent a week there visiting several dive spots and called it fantastic.

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Visitors recommend Kintamani for its volcano views: one suggests lunch or coffee overlooking Batur and Agung, and another says you can park close to the restaurants. Visitors suggest catching the sunrise there, one of them by driving up early as an alternative to hiking Mount Batur. One visitor praises the fresh air and quiet.

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Visitors recommend Virgin Beach on Bali's eastern coast as a relaxing sandy beach, and one visitor describes very clear water and soft sand. Another found it nice and not crowded on a day trip from Ubud, and a few suggest pairing it with a stay in Amed. One visitor found it underwhelming on their own visit.

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Visitors recommend snorkelling at Menjangan Island in the national park, with one visitor saying the fish and coral were unlike anything they had seen before, and another calling the national park paradise, with deer and clear water. One visitor rates its snorkelling above Nusa Penida's. The main caveat is distance: one visitor says the long drive from the south makes a single night hard to justify.