9 Fun activities You Don’t Want to Miss When Travel With Kids in Bali

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Travel to Bali with your kids and family is easy because Bali has it all.  There are many fun activities and hotels with family friendly.   If you need a nanny, there are some websites providing in this blog, so the parents can have their holiday and have fun at the same time.  Nanny in Bali is much cheaper than back home.  So what are you waiting for?

How to find a nanny in Bali? Finding a nanny in Bali is through word of mouth. The good nanny doesn’t need advertisement.

However, if you aren’t lucky enough to have a friend or a family member recommendation, the best thing is to consult with the hotel or resort you are staying in. Or hire a nanny via a reputable agency the following are well known:

Bali Best Babysitting

Bali Krisna Service

Bali Babysitter Club

Here are several places you can visit to entertain your kids and have a good time:

1.      Choose your hotel close to the beach

I love staying close to the beach, I take my kid to the beach as much as I want.  The best thing is it’s free!  The kid can meet other children to play with and you can enjoy your drink and watch them play.  It’s a win win.

2.      Bali Bird Park

I visit this park many, many times. You can enjoy the beautiful tropical garden, restaurant, birds from all over the world, and reptiles.  Beautiful path with tropical flowers.

The Park is divided into seven regions that recreate the natural habitats of the birds, complete with indigenous plant life. You can travel from the deep misty jungle of Sumatra to Far East Indonesia and Papua to discover the native birds from these remote regions. Explore the South American exotic such as the Golden Macaw and the Congo Gray Parrot from the African Savannah.

http://www.bali-bird-park.com/

3.      Bali Safari and Marine Park

 “It’s not a zoo, You are on Safari.”

 Bali Safari and Marine Park has many facilities, including:

Animals in natural surroundings, Recreation area, Waterpark, Fun Zone, The amazing Bali Theatre, Cottages and Bungalow, and Restaurants.  Bali safari offers a complementary pick and drop service from your hotel. They will be picked you up right on time and taken to the safari where the driver helped you with the logistics. If you buy the rhino package which accompanied a complementary breakfast and VIP lounge. Thereafter,  you can go around the park and watch the various animal shows. You can ride & feed the elephants, seeing the feedings, swimming at the water park is all great.

Location: Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19,8, Kec. Gianyar, Bali 80551, Indonesia

Open today : 9am-6pm·

Phone:  62 361 751300

4.      Elephant Safari Park, Taro Ubud

Acclaimed as the World's Best Elephant Park, facilities includes a full Reception and Information Centre, a comprehensive Museum, with a large collection of elephant memorabilia and the only Mammoth Skeleton in South East Asia.  A visit to the Elephant Safari Park is a must for any visitor to Bali.  You can enjoy the incredible animals in a beautiful tropical park setting.  Elephants can be seen immersing themselves in the park lake, in between riding, painting or other activities.

PARK OPEN 8.00am to 6.00pm DAILY

Location: Jl. Elephant Park Taro, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia

Phone:  62 361 89 88888

5.       Rumah Pohon Desa Batu Dawa Tulamben Karangasem (Tree house)

 The uniqueness of the Karangasem Kubu tree house, situated for access to climb the tree house. To be able to climb the tree house, the visitors must pass through the bridge made of bamboo. Turned out pretty high also this bamboo bridge, passable makes my knees tremble. Please be careful!

Once you up in the tree house, beautiful scenery, will be seen 180 degrees. If you face southwest, you will see a view of the summit of Mount Agung (the highest volcano on the island of Bali). If you are facing east, a stretch of beach Amed and Tulamben beach with blue sea will be visible. There are also buildings from the ground a round-month order, the higher the more conical. Under the tree house area there is also a swing and a gazebo.

Location:  In Karangasem area near Batu Dawa village. To get there take the main road towards Amed and Tulamben, but turn left after Bali Dive Resort following the sign to Tukad Abu village and go straight to the top.

6. The Waterbom Bali, the ultimate fun family vacation

Exciting water slides, setting through 3.8 hectares of landscaped tropical parks providing hours of fun and entertainment for the young and kids! World-class slides and rides are built and maintained to strict international safety standards. The advanced salt chlorination technique is soft on the environment and on your skin. The ultimate escape to relax with family and friends!

Open daily: 9am – 6 pm

Location: Jl. Kartika PO BOX 1055 Tuban Kuta Bali 80361

Contact: +62 361 755 676
Entrance fee:
Adult pass @ IDR$490,000 (approximately USD$35)
Adult 2-day pass @ IDR$825,000 (approximately USD$60)
Child pass @ IDR$325,000 (approximately USD$24)
Child 2-day pass @ IDR$550,000 (approximately USD$40)

7.      Pirate’s Bay, Bali

This a huge oceanfront playground on Pirates Bay with tree houses where you and kids can also enjoy your meal, a huge pirate ship, small paddle boats, and everything you need to have the Pirates feeling. Kids will be able to try out various activities such as pirate games, swings and ropes.

 Location: Jl. Nusa Dua, Kuta Selatan, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Price Range: USD$2 – $21
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am – 11pm

8.      Pondok Pekak Library and Learning Center

 There are some books that kids can read or borrow.  There are many traditional Balinese activities for kids you can choose like craft classes, learning Balinese Gamelan/ Balinese music, learning Balinese dance, learning Indonesian language/ Balinese language, cooking classes, wood carving classes, art classes and many more. The fantastic teachers at the Pondok Pekak Library are friendly and make sure everyone feel welcome, this place offers a fantastic, authentic Balinese experience that you just can’t find anywhere else.  When your kids spend time here, parents also can enjoy relaxing next door of the library, there are some indoor and outdoor restaurant where you can enjoy the authentic Balinese food and Indonesian food.

Location:

 Jl. Monkey Forest,  Bali 80571, Indonesia

Phone: +62 361 976194

9.      Devdan Show

The Devdan dance and culture show is very different from the many traditional dance performances in Bali.

A spectacular of mix  the rich culture of the Indonesian with modern and contemporary influence, it will take you on a journey throughout Bali and Indonesia culture. This is the 90-minute world-class show will mesmerize the kids and family.  Devdan Show is perfect for all ages, and the stories are easily to follow with a translation each language available.

Location : Jl. Nusa Dua, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Contact: +62 361 770197

Opening hours: Open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 7.30 to 9pm (Closed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday)

Price Range: Tickets from USD$40 per person

 http://www.devdanshow.com/en/ticket-and-info/

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The Canang Sari: Balinese Flower Offerings You Will See All Over Bali Island

Author Ekarini

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The making of flower offerings is a sincere sacrifice made by the people of Bali in order to worship and thank God

Everywhere you go on the Island of Bali, and you will see beautiful offerings,consisting of flowers, rice, fruits, and cakes in a small square woven basket originally made from coconut leaves. TheBalinese make from 25 to 150 offerings a day depending on how large the household.

The Canang refers to the basket while sari refers to the essence of the contents of the offering. Offerings are often placed on an altar, in offices, in kitchens, at beaches, in restaurants, dashboards of cars, motorbikes, shops, roads, house entrance, beneath the trees, statues, rivers, lakes, and other places in need of blessings. The Balinese believe that any place that receives regular offerings accumulates sacred energy, eventually becoming sacred itself. Walk down a street in Bali and you'll see hundreds of offerings, lovingly and thoughtfully crafted pieces of art.  More extensive offerings are found at Balinese festivals, rites of passage, and other ceremonies. Offerings can be a huge undertaking, requiring extended families, neighborhoods, or even whole villages to work together for weeks or months to finish.

 Each element is a symbol and each color carries meaning. You will commonly see exotic fruits built into a pyramid on a golden tray, to be carried to the temple on a top of a woman's head. For the Balinese, offerings are the most visible and important part of their religious activities, this ritual is a unique characteristic of Balinese religious practice. The task of making offerings is mostly a chore of Balinese women, and they work together to prepare offerings in a social interactive group. The art of offering making is transferred from generation to generation; the learning process begins in childhood

10 My favorite  Restaurants with spectacular view in Ubud Bali

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Visiting Bali without going to Ubud is like you don’t go to Bali.  As a tourist in Bali, Ubud become an attraction not for the beaches or bars, but Ubud is famous for its arts, music, architecture, dance, spiritual retreat, temples, and most iconic landscapes.  I lived in Ubud for almost 3 years on and off.   Anytime I visit Bali, I have never skipped Ubud.  The weather is very pleasant compare to southern Bali (it’s cooler) because its higher elevation.  In fact, Ubud is not a traditional Balinese rural village, nor is it  typical of modern Bali.  I try to say Ubud is a charming Balinese town with anything you need for your vacation.  Ubud has many reasonable restaurants with spectacular views of rice field landscapes, temples, rivers or waterfalls.  In Ubud you can find accommodation around $15- $300 with beautiful Balinese architecture and always with beautiful tropical garden.

Here are some my favorite restaurants in Ubud Bali:

1.Babi Guling Ibu Oka

Babi guling, or suckling pig, is one of Bali’s most famed dishes in Bali. You can find Babi Guling almost anywhere in Bali, but Ibu Oka is the most famed spot on the island of Bali.  The pig is stuffed and infused with a spicy concoction typically Balinese spices (turmeric, coriander seeds, lemongrass, black pepper and garlic) after seasoned the pig, it’s ready to be roasted (traditionally spit-roasted). 

Location: Jalan Suweta/Tegal Sari No. 2, Ubud, Indonesia

2.   Fivelements Sakti Dining

 Set between the sacred Ayung River and lush tropical ponds and gardens, Fivelements award-winning Sakti Dining Room features a fine dining, eco-luxurious setting.

The food they serve is prepared with love, passion and attention to detail. Their menu is designed to give optimal plant-based nutrition and high energy to support your healthy body, mind and soul. 

Experience their Signature Chef’s Specialty Tasting Menus available for lunch and dinner (3, 5 and 7-course menus) or the a la carte menu sure to surprise and delight a wide array of palates.

Location: Banjar Baturning Ubud, Bali 80352, Indonesia

3.  Bali Buda Ubud

This place still maintains some of the feeling as a yogi, meditation, healthy places to eat and natural surroundings and feels the new age atmosphere. 

Location: Jl Jembawan no 1, Ubud, Indonesia

4.  Cafe Lotus Ubud

Located on Ubud’s bustling Main Road (Jalan Raya), between the Ubud Palace and Museum Puri Lukisan, Cafe Lotus has been an institution ever since it opened its doors in 1983. 

The setting of Cafe Lotus is unique – even by Balinese standards: a large Lotus pond framed by ancient lowering Jepun or Plumeria trees and, the most recent addition, an exhibit of several dozens of blooming orchid plants. One of Ubud’s main temples, Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati, completes the scenery; the ambience is simply magical – especially during twilight hours or dining time.

Phone:

(0361) 975 660 

Operating Hours:

8.30 am – 11.00 pm daily except for major Balinese holy days

Breakfast :	8.30 am – 11.00 am
Luncheon :	11.00 am – 6.00 pm
Tea Time :	3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Cocktails :	Throughout the day
Dinner :	6.00 pm – 10.00pm (last hot food order: 9.45pm)

5.   Casa Luna Restaurant

With its relaxed tropical atmosphere, Casa Luna offers a fine selection of Balinese and Mediterranean dishes. Situated on the main road just down from the village market, it is a favorite with visitors from all over the world.

Location: Jalan Raya Ubud, Kec. Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Phone: +62 361 977409

Open: 8 am- 11 pm

6.      Swept Away at the Samaya

This place is an ideal setting to allow you to slow down and relax.  With its comfortable “lounge” furniture, combined with the cooling breeze from the river creates a peaceful ambiance and perfect for a glass cocktail or two, or an ice cold beer. 

For lunch the menu is relaxed, light and healthy, a mixture of salads, sandwiches and local fare.

In the late afternoons a small bites menu, best described as “Asian Tapas.” And more.

In the evenings the menu is modern eclectic, with an adventurous flare. The atmosphere stays tranquil and relaxed but the setting morphs into an enchanting and romantic playground; abound with sensual foods, fine wines and cocktails.

Location:

Banjar Baung, Desa Sayan, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

7.       KE-PI-TU Restaurant at The Kayon Resort

The Restaurant is set in the eficentrum of the resort with 180 degrees view over the pool and jungle landscape creates an ambiance perfect for an iced cold beer and cocktails. Designed with Kayon shaped using wood, bamboo and Alang-Alang Grass roof creates a Truly Ubud atmosphere.

The lunch menu is light and healthy, a mixture of sandwich and salads. In the evening the menu is mixed western, Asian and Signature KEPITU menu with Balinese Royal setting with weekly Culture Diner program.

Location: Banjur Kepitu, Desa Tagalalang, Ubud 80571

Contact: +62 361 4792553

Price Range: Dishes from $7.50 to $15

Opening Hours: 7am to 11pm

8.      Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant

Indonesian specialties, afternoon tea and cocktails are served at the Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant.  Enjoy a wide selection of cuisine, ranging from contemporary western and innovative Indonesian or Balinese specialties in a fresh atmosphere within the environment of the real Bali's Village.   This place own by one of my friends who lives in Ubud.

Location: Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Br. Tegas Peliatan Ubud Bali 80571
Contact: +62 361 975656
Price Range: Dishes from $4 to $8
Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm

9.   Murni’s Warung

Location: Jalan Raya Campuan Ubud Bali 80571

Contact: +62 361 975233

      Price Range: Dishes from $3 to $5

Opening Hours: 8am to 11pm

Since opening as a Warung (roadside stall) in 1974, Murni's has grown to four levels running down the river's edge. (Book a table at the bottom for the best views.) The menu has also grown, adding Indonesian and Western choices, but the foundation remains Balinese, with local standards like ayam betutu (spicy roast chicken), babi guling (roast pork), and black rice pudding, plus rarer specialties such as smoked curry duck. It's great for lunch and dinner.  I come here a lot and bring my friends.

10.  Bridges Bali

Bridges is one of the best restaurants in Ubud and Bali for a romantic dining experience.

Located in the charming Ubud village, bridges Bali is a casual fine dining restaurant, wine bar and shop as well as exhibition and event space.

Locaton: Jalan Campuhan, Ubud, Bali 80581
Contact: +62 361 970095