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Best Time to Travel:

The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island's dry season. Bali experiences only two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Throughout the year, the daytime temps hover between the mid-80s and low 90s, with only the humidity and precipitation patterns changing. The lack of rain during the summer season makes Bali more comfortable for beachgoers.

Suggested Itineraries:

One of the many things that Bali is known for is surfing. Even if you have never tried it before, you won’t want to miss your chance to surf the waves that most people can only dream about. Kuta Beach is one of the best places to surf, with dozens of board-rental stands and willing tutors lined up along the sand. The Bukit’s Dreamland surf break and Canggu’s legendary Old Man’s – where tamer waves break over sand instead of reefs – are also great places to hone your skills.

For an unforgettable sunrise experience, head to Mount Batur. Bali has often been called ‘The Morning of the World’ for its spellbinding tropical sunrises and the 1,717-metre summit of Batur Volcano is arguably the best place on the island to witness it. You may have to get up at 3 am, but we’re sure that you won’t regret it after you see that sunrise.

If you’re interested in going to a waterfall, Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfall, a recently opened Northern Bali attraction, is popular, but a little hard to get to. You'll need to drive at least 90 minutes from Ubud and take a winding, 20-minute hike through a banana plantation. But once you've completed the journey, you'll be rewarded handsomely with a lush forest hiding a quartet of grand waterfalls that are somehow not overrun by crowds. The main waterfall is the most spectacular—a verdant rock amphitheater with misty streams cascading down to a shallow pool.

Be sure to check out a temple or two, like Lempuyang Temple. Located far from the tourist hubbub of Ubud, Lempuyang Temple is a sacred seven-temple complex in eastern Bali best known for the Gateway to Heaven that perfectly frames the formidable Mount Agung, the island’s tallest peak. This is one of the most majestic sights in Bali—come for sunrise for the best, least crowded results—and it’s also a significant Hindu temple.

You can’t leave Bali without exploring a rice terrace. Tegalalang Rice Terrace, 20 minutes north of Ubud, is one of Bali’s most photogenic—and most-visited—destinations. The UNESCO World Heritage Site contains wide, undulating layers of rice paddies, kept alive by an ancient, sophisticated irrigation system and farmers who tend the terraces just as previous generations have done for millennia. You can explore this area freely. Take a short stroll or navigate its entire length; descend to some of the lower slopes (if the farmers don’t mind) for a different vantage point; or grab a seat at an open-air cafe when you need a break.

Extensions: 

• Light colored and breathable clothes

• Something long for the temples

• Sunscreen

• Swimwear- 2 to 3 sets minimum

• Mosquito repellant