Ngurah Rai International Airport 1 hr 30
Balai Gili (20 min) This scenic, former water palace built in 1909 features gardens, large pools & historical photos. Taman Soekasada Ujung (20 min) Former palace featuring pools, ponds, tiered gardens & scenic views of mountains & the sea. Bias Tugel Beach (24 min) Small, tranquil beach, reachable via short trek, with vendors offering food, beer & umbrellas. Besakih Temple (57 min) Large, holy site featuring 23 temples, including several with soaring spires, plus many festivals. Taman Kertha Gosa (38 min) 18th-century Balinese Hindu temple featuring scenes from the Bhima Swarga painted on the ceiling. Mount Agung (54 min) Cone-shaped volcano & Bali's highest point, known for current & historic eruptions & climate impact. Pura Goa Lawah (29 min) This small, 11th-century Balinese Hindu temple was constructed around a bat-filled cave. Virgin Beach, Karangasem, Bali (18 min) Pura Lempuyang Luhur (43 min) Temple and mountain Tirta Gangga (29 min) Elegant spiritual retreat & gardens surrounded by natural springs, with swimming & picnicking. Candidasa Beach (1 min) Set amid hotels & restaurants, this small, rocky beach is a popular locale for walks & sunset views. Blue Lagoon Beach (23 min) Relaxed resort offering villas with gardens, plus a spa, a pool & a restaurant/bar with sea views. Bukit Asah (13 min) Panoramic sea & island views, plus overnight camping, on a grassy plateau above dramatic cliffs. Taman Harmoni Bali - Bukit Asah (18 min) Penataran Lempuyang (43 min) Lofty Hindu site best known for its much-photographed Gates of Heaven framing volcano views. |