Villas in Bali

The paradisiacal place you hear about in all the travel agencies has arrived here to enchant you, yes, we are talking about Bali in Indonesia. This island is known for having giant volcanic mountains, beautiful beaches, and coral reefs, plus interesting cultural sites such as the Uluwatu temple. To enjoy your visit to the fullest, you should stay in the best of the best, close to locations such as Ubud Monkey Forest a couple of kilometres from Seminyak or the Peliatan. Holidu offers adequate alternatives just minutes from Ubud and Mengwi.

Holidu doesn't disappoint with its offerings of villas in Bali, with options ranging from the most luxurious to the simplest with space for groups of 8 to 12 people to exclusive sites for couples. Their exteriors are tranquil with a natural and relaxing atmosphere, many of the alternatives have large gardens and furniture, accompanied by large pools in numerous instances private. Inside they have fresh, beachy decorations far from the modern city life: you will feel in another world, in a good way! You'll have everything you need: bed linen, bathrooms, and Wi-Fi with cable TV.

One of the most interesting tourist attractions in Bali are the temples, most of them are Hindu because Hinduism is the predominant religion in Indonesia; there is even an interesting curiosity about nine of these temples, and it is that they were built with the unique objective of protection against the bad spirits of the island. We especially recommend you to visit Tanah Lot, which is located on the highest part of a rock near the coast, it can be visited when the tide is low, although it is not allowed to enter inside; we tell you that it is the best location to take your camera with you, there are many landscapes and places here that you won't want to let go, even, it is recommended to go at sunset! The views are incredible. There is a popular tradition that says this temple is protected from intruders by thousands of snakes.

Of the best sensations you can witness in sports, trekking in off-the-beaten-track areas in the middle of nature is one of the most valued, it is unique! These sensations can be found by trekking on top of Bali's volcanoes, you could chase the sunrise from the highest point of renowned volcanoes in the area such as Mount Agung or Batur which are active volcanoes, or also opt for Bratan and Mount Merbuk. Besides doing a very fun form of hiking you will also admire how varied and spectacular the nature of this Indonesian island is, the most typical excursion is the one to the top of Mount Batur at 1,717 meters, which would take you to trekking of approximately two hours, you can do it without a guide or with transfer and guide included, there are several companies with which you can have this great experience, have fun!

One of the must-do activities in Bali are beach activities, and that's why we strongly recommend scuba diving or snorkelling in the best spots of the island such as Pulau Menjangan, Gili Trawangan and Nusa Lembongan. These are ideal because Bali's waters are year-round warm, and you'll also find massive coral reefs and flourishing marine life - you'll love it!

Adventure and enjoyment are almost always good partners, and rafting has got it perfectly right. Bali has many rivers where you can do this activity, we recommend you to visit the most popular ones: Ayung and Telagawaja; around the island, there are many agencies offering these excursions and providing you with all the equipment, health coverage, and even the meals, so don't miss this experience!

Bali offers a wide range of activities for everybody, and if you are sporty and would like to do a bit of trekking or cycling in the area, then, of course, you can also do some of that. These activities are in high demand in the area, so you're lucky. Mount Batur is one of the most famous places to go trekking towards sunrise or sunset, however, be aware of Bali's high temperatures which can often affect long hikes, so be careful.

Maybe you've seen people riding elephants on social media and enjoying it a lot, so lucky people! Because in Bali you can do it; in Bali you will find the Elephant Safari Park which is only an hour away from Ubud. Here you'll see elephants being welcomed and well cared for, and then, you'll be able to take a ride through fruit, coffee, and bamboo plantations, you might even see other animals such as monkeys and parrots!

One of the most popular activities in Bali is surfing, and that's not a secret! Every year many tourists go to Bali in looking for great waves. The best-known surf spots in the area are Ulu Watu and the ideal dry season surf spots are in the south towards the northwest coast, specifically at Nusa Lembongan. If you don't know how to surf, don't worry, you can learn at two fantastic schools: Rip Curl School of Surf and Pro Surf School.

There, is nothing more satisfying than celebrating in a new country that we are getting to know its culture: being part of their religious celebrations or cultural festivities; we recommend you to travel when the commemoration of Nyepi is celebrated, this is a day when natives of Bali dedicate themselves to be totally inactive to tell the evil spirits that the island has no habitants, interesting, isn't it? Another intriguing festivity is Galungan, where children make processions for 10 days through all the villages paying homage to their gods, this celebration represents the moment when the deities decide to come down to Earth. And like these, there are many more that you will want to celebrate, join in and enrich your tourist experiences.

We've already noted that spirituality oozes comes out the pores of this Indonesian island, from meditations to fascinating celebrations that have left you pleasantly impressed. But now, if you were hunting down a place to let your body find the relaxation it needs, then a Balinese massage and some yoga at the Sundari Day Spa or Taksu Spa centers is a top choice alternative. Let yourself be pampered by the people at these spas and let the toxins in your mind and body come out and stay out, have a unique day.