This comes as no surprise to any one who has already visited the island. With great hotels and villas on the island, it’s very tempting to spend all your time relaxing by the pool, drink in hand. And while of course you should reserve some of your tome on holiday for exactly that, taking part in one of the popular tours in Bali, you’ll see and learn so much about this fascinating island. If by this point you are not curious already, going through some of the outstanding attractions and qualities that Bali is proud of might ignite your curiosity.

Bali is known as the Island of the Gods, and the largely Hindu population delicately weave together modern daily life and traditional religious and cultural practices. You’ll see offerings being made several times a day at temples or other significant places several times a day. This includes in the entrance to buildings and in temples. Most family houses will have at least one temple, whilst larger properties will have several. There are also a number of significant temples around the island that are high on the list of attractions for visitors to the island.

These temples include Uluwatu Temple, Tanah Lot Temple, Besakih Temple, and Tirta Empul Water Temple among others. These temples are also significant because of their historical importance. They also boast intricate architecture in stunning settings allowing visitors to combine cultural discovery with beautiful sightseeing tours.

If surfing is your forte or you have taken a unique interest in it, Bali offers various surfing activities for its visitors. For beginners, you do not have to fret about missing out on the fun. Book yourself either private or group surfing lessons for beginners and intermediate surfers and you’ll be riding the waves in no time. Luckily, there are many popular surfing spots such as Kuta, Padang Padang, Bukit, Medewi, and Canggu. Kuta beach is especially common as a surfing spot for tourists. In addition to enjoying the exotic white sand beaches after surfing, you can also wait until evening so that you experience the picturesque sunset as you relax.

Helicopter tours are one of the most amazing ways of experiencing the attractiveness of Bali. Can you imagine witnessing this magnificent island all the way up from the sky? While in a helicopter, the views of the architecture in Bali, volcanic mountains, and the green foliage of the rainforest and jungle and evergreen landscapes of rice paddies are simply breathtaking. This is definitely one way of taking your trip to Bali to the next level.

The great news is that there are several helicopter tours that one can choose to be a part of. For instance, there is an option for a helicopter tour around the Lake Beratan. Enjoy an aerial view of this stunning lake from the comfort of your helicopter seat by joining this tour. In addition to seeing the lake, this tour will leave you marveling at the jungle scenery and the volcanic mountainous background to Lake Beratan.

Have you ever thought of having a proposal while on a helicopter enjoying some of the most wonderful views on earth? How romantic! Well, with helicopter tours in Bali, you can turn your proposal dream into a reality. These and many other helicopter tour package are available. Your decision on which tour you would like to join should be informed by the attractions that you would like to see most.

Mount Batur is another one of the most popular attractions in Bali. A trekking tour to Mount Batur provides participants with an experience never to be forgotten. This tour involves an early start before walking through the night to the summit of the mountain. The magnificent view of the sunrise from the top of the mountain is not to be beaten, and will make the early start worth while with no regrets! If trekking isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the dramatic and rugged scenery of this area on a sight seeing trip.

As a result of the numerous volcanoes on the island, in some areas the white sand we all picture when thinking of the perfect tropical beach is replaced with black sands. Explore the black sands of Yeh Gangga beach in south Bali with an ATV quad biking tour; speed along deserted beaches, splashing through fresh water streams, head out into the tranquility of one of Bali’s largest areas of rice paddies, and ride through charming local villages, little changed by tourism. It’s a great way of seeing more of Bali and getting the adrenaline pumping at the same time.

It will come as no surprise that boat trips are popular in Bali. The Bali Hai Dinner Cruise tour is perfect for individuals or families that wish to have a relaxed dining experience as they see the sunset. The Dolphin Cruise is an adventurous cruise that you should also consider joining. If you would like to have a closer look at what is considered as being the most intelligent animal of the sea, then this tour will be perfect for you. You will get so much joy from watching the dolphins while you also hear their sweet whistles.

Lastly, the lush green foliage in Bali provides a stunning backdrop at every turn. Bali is well known for its rice paddles which are such a pleasant sight. Some of the greatest photographs from your trip will certainly come from the rice fields in Bali. The Tegallalang Rice Terrace in Ubud is perhaps the most known and most visited rice terrace in Bali. Carved out of the sides of a steep valley these rice paddies are beyond photogenic. A visit here will help you to further your understanding of what goes into rice farming and the communal ‘subak’ irrigation system that is used.

Bali is undeniably one of the most beautiful places on earth. Regardless of where your interests lie, you can be certain that Bali will offer a range of options to capture your heart and imagination.

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