Ngurah Rai International Airport 1 hr 30
Mount Agung (54 min) Cone-shaped volcano & Bali's highest point, known for current & historic eruptions & climate impact. Penataran Lempuyang (43 min) Lofty Hindu site best known for its much-photographed Gates of Heaven framing volcano views. Balai Gili (20 min) This scenic, former water palace built in 1909 features gardens, large pools & historical photos. Taman Harmoni Bali - Bukit Asah (18 min) Candidasa Beach (2 min) Set amid hotels & restaurants, this small, rocky beach is a popular locale for walks & sunset views. Bukit Asah (13 min) Panoramic sea & island views, plus overnight camping, on a grassy plateau above dramatic cliffs. Blue Lagoon Beach (23 min) Relaxed resort offering villas with gardens, plus a spa, a pool & a restaurant/bar with sea views. Besakih Temple (56 min) Large, holy site featuring 23 temples, including several with soaring spires, plus many festivals. Taman Soekasada Ujung (21 min) Former palace featuring pools, ponds, tiered gardens & scenic views of mountains & the sea. Pura Lempuyang Luhur (43 min) Temple and mountain Tirta Gangga (29 min) Elegant spiritual retreat & gardens surrounded by natural springs, with swimming & picnicking. Pura Goa Lawah (29 min) This small, 11th-century Balinese Hindu temple was constructed around a bat-filled cave. Virgin Beach, Karangasem, Bali (19 min) Bias Tugel Beach (23 min) Small, tranquil beach, reachable via short trek, with vendors offering food, beer & umbrellas. Taman Kertha Gosa (38 min) 18th-century Balinese Hindu temple featuring scenes from the Bhima Swarga painted on the ceiling. |