Things to Do in Bali: Surf, Temples and More

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BALI

Bali is a beautiful Indonesian island. Amongst the wilderness are white beaches, lovely people and spectacular scenery. There is so much to see and do, here is our list of the top 10 things you must do!

Surf

Bali is well known for its surfing, beautiful beaches, big waves and laid back people. If you want to experience all this and ‘live the dream’, take a surf lesson with Mojosurf. If you want to stay a little longer to improve your skills, book a Surf and Stay or Island Hopper package. Explore the islands, sleep at our resorts, enjoy the food, make friends from all over the world and surf everyday! Yeeew! Surfers in the water at a beach in Bali

Volcano sunrise climb

A great thing to do whilst in Bali is an early morning climb up a volcano to watch the sunrise. There are lots of tours which take you on hikes, or you can research the route and go yourself.

Haggle at the markets

If you love crafts, antiques, paintings, arts and other unique products, you will be in your element at the Bali markets. Be sure to bargain with the locals to get a good price!

Visit some ancient temples

Bali is home to century old ancient temples, which have become iconic landmarks. There are many which are must-see and therefore we made a little list for you with a few of the most awesome ones.

Tanah Lot: Featured on Bali’s postcards, Tanah Lot is famous for its offshore location and the beautiful views of the sunset.
Uluwatu Temple: Combine your passion for surfing with sightseeing while visiting the Uluwatu Temple! It’s located on a large cliff 70 meters above the waves which gives you a beautiful view over the ocean.
Besakih Temple: 1000 meters above sea level, it takes the whole day to explore Besakih. You can also get a good view of the temple from the Pura Penataran Agung.

Ubud Temple, Bali Arrival Package

Practise yoga

Yoga is an important part of the Balinese culture, and there are plenty of yoga schools and classes. If you are serious about yoga and want to experience it on a higher level, we suggest you do Mojosurf Surf /Yoga package. Get a digital detox, meditate, relax and improve your surfing and yoga skills while watching over the beautiful Balinese mountains.

Visit the beaches

Bali is home to some beautiful, white sanded beaches, the most popular beach is unique Kuta Beach which is definitely worth a visit!

Get a Balinese massage

After a long day of surfing, visiting temples and walking around through the streets of Bali, you deserve some relaxation. What better way to achieve this than to get a traditional Balinese massage. There are many places that offer massages, scrubs, clay masks and baths so we advise you to look around while wandering through the streets of Bali, to find the perfect place for you.

Walk through rice terraces

Bali is characterized by its giant rice paddy fields, and these are definitely worth a visit. The higher up into the hills you go the more spectacular the paddy fields. Rice terraces in Bali

Watch Bali from the sky

Parasailing gives you the opportunity to see Bali from 100 meters. Enjoy the view either alone or on a tandem parasail with a friend.

Planning a trip? Base yourself at our Canggu surf camp, read our Canggu surf guide to find the right break for your level, and check out our guide to island hopping from Bali.