9 Exciting Activities for a Backpacker-Style Vacation in Bali
9 Exciting Activities for a Backpacker-Style Vacation in Bali
Bali is always synonymous with a holiday atmosphere. The number of tourist destinations on the Island of the Gods makes tourists from within or outside the country always want to visit it again. Due to the popularity of this island, some people consider Bali to be quite expensive as a vacation destination.
In fact, Bali is quite friendly for tourists who want a backpacker vacation. There are many tourist destinations and cheap lodging that can be selected there. What are some fun and cheap activities you can do while you are a backpacker in Bali? Come on, see the full list below!
1. Visiting Bali Butterfly Park
Who said that in Bali, you can only visit beach tourist areas? On this island there is also the Bali Butterfly Park or butterfly park which is a pity to miss. Bali Butterfly Park is a butterfly and insect conservation area which is recognized as the largest butterfly garden in Asia. To get here, you have to travel 1.5 hours by car from Ngurah Rai Airport.
Interested in visiting? Bali Butterfly Park starts operating at 08:00 - 16:00. However, you should come before 10:00 am because there will be more butterflies flying that you can see their beauty.
2. Walking along Tegalalang Rice Fields
If you want to see the humanist side of Balinese people, you can visit Tegalang Rice Fields. This place is an attraction for foreign tourists because it has a stretch of rice terraces. This landscape aims to facilitate the typical irrigation system of the local community. Later, you can also meet farmers who are cultivating rice fields.
Tegalalang Rice Fields is located in Tegalalang Village north of Ubud which is also known as a wood carving craft center. No wonder, if along the way you can easily find various local shops that sell various colorful wood carvings in various forms. Suitable for you to make a destination for hunting beautiful Balinese souvenirs.
3. Watching the sunset at Lempuyang Luhur Temple
Who is not interested in seeing the sunset against the backdrop of the stunning landscapes of Amlapura City, Amed Beach, and Mount Agung? You can see all that when visiting Lempuyang Luhur Temple, a place of worship for the people of Tista Village, Karangasem.
Being at the highest peak of Mount Lempuyang, you need to spend extra time and energy to get to the temple. Even so, the sunset view here is guaranteed not to make you disappointed. With the backdrop of Mount Agung and the gate of Candi Bentar, the experience of watching the sunset here is one of the best things you can get in Bali.
4. Walks in Campuhan Ridge Walk
Considered a sacred site by Balinese, the Campuhan Ridge Walk or Campuhan Hill will offer tourists a different experience. Here, you can find lush green hills with valleys filled with weeds and rivers flowing on the west side.
Initially, Campuhan Hill was known as a jogging track with a track length of 2 kilometers. But because of its beauty, Campuhan Hill is now often a venue for pre-wedding photo sessions. So, for those of you who are looking for a romantic photo spot located on Jalan Raya Campuhan, Gianyar, this can be an alternative choice.
5. Visiting Ubud Monkey Forest
Breathing the cool air of Ubud while feeding the forest monkeys, is of course another fun thing you can do in Bali. If you are interested, you can come to Mandala Wisata Wenara Wana or better known as Ubud Monkey Forest in Padangtegal Village, Ubud. To end it, you can come at 08:30 - 18:00.
Ubud Monkey Forest is a tourist spot as well as a nature reserve surrounded by 27 hectares of forest with 115 different tree species. In addition, there are about 340 long-tailed monkeys roaming freely here. This place is never empty of visitors, as many as 10,000 visitors come to the tourist attraction every month.
6. Watching the Kecak dance ceremony Watching the Kecak dance
ceremony while in Bali is certainly a mandatory agenda that needs to be on your itinerary. Only by spending Rp. 100,000, you can already watch cultural arts performances as well as religious rituals typical of this Island of the Gods. Before entering the ceremony location, usually you will be asked to wear a scarf by the temple poets as a form of respect.
Kecak dance itself is a unique traditional Balinese dance because it is not accompanied by a musical instrument but a choir of a group of male dancers who number up to 70 people. This Kecak dance ceremony performance is usually held in the Uluwatu Temple area every time before sunset.
7. Soaking in a natural “jacuzzi” at Tegalwangi Beach
Playing on the white sand beach and then swimming in a natural jacuzzi is one of the reasons Tegal Wangi Beach is becoming increasingly popular among tourists. Because of its beauty, this beach is often used as a mainstay location for pre-wedding photo shoots.
Tegalwangi Beach also has warm turquoise sea water. Not to forget, the panoramic view of the coral hills here further adds to the charm of the beach which is located on Jalan Tegal Wangi, Jimbaran. What's more, the location of this beach is quite hidden so it's not too crowded with visitors. You can make this an alternative when looking for a private beach atmosphere.
8. Visiting a turtle breeding
In addition to natural tourism, Bali also has educational tours that are no less interesting, one of which is seeing green turtle captivity on Turtle Island. Here, you will be introduced to the procedures for raising turtles, see turtle eggs that have just hatched, and watch turtles that are hundreds of years old.
The best way to get to the island, which is located in Tanjung Benoa, Badung, is by using a glass bottom boat, which is a boat with partially transparent glass floors. This boat can accommodate up to 10 people. Interestingly, from the top of the glass bottom boat you can enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery without having to dive.
9. Shopping for cheap goods at Love Anchor
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After being satisfied with a backpacker vacation all over Bali, don't forget to end your trip by shopping for cheap goods at Love Anchor Market Canggu. Uniquely, this shopping place located on Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu is only open on weekends.
At Love Anchor Market, you have the opportunity to buy unique and cheap items directly from the maker. So, you can simultaneously find out the process of making antique trinkets that are sold there. The items that you can buy in this market also vary, from apparel, jewelry, furniture, bags, to organic food ingredients.
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Those are 9 exciting activities you can do while traveling in Bali backpacker style. Even though you have a limited budget, your vacation in Bali will still be exciting with the various places above that offer their own uniqueness. So, who says backpacker-style vacation can't be fun?
Source : Traveloka.com