Beginners Guide to Bali in 2021
By: Alexander White
Tags: Guides And Tutorials, Bali Guide, Indonesia, What To Do, Bali

After visiting Bali from 2017 to 2020, I’ve found amazing locations for food, accommodation, and adventures all throughout the island. Whether you’re on a budget of $5 per day or an unlimited budget, this guide will give you everything from the local hidden Waroengs (local restaurants) to the luxurious almost down right ridiculous places where you can drop 100s of dollars.

Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort & Spa

After living in Bali for 4 months I found this stunning eco resort on airbnb and was blown away by their marketing. Located in the northern highlands of Bali, it’s an area far away from tourists and beach clubs. Famous for it’s infinity pools that overlook the valley, this place needs to be on your list.

Palmilla Bali

Palmilla is a dayclub located in Uluwatu, the southern region of Bali. This destination has everything; sunshine, an infinity pool, a beach, great music, and lots of coconuts. Arriving at this dayclub will be an adventure of its own. The limestone cliffs surrounding the dayclub have been carved out to create the only roads leading you here.

Pasut Beach is famous for it’s black sand and motorcycles. Located in a small village north of Canggu (45min drive). It’s a great location to visit if you’re looking for an empty beach to unleash your creative side, or just drive a motorcycle.

Mt. Batur (Volcano)

Not for the weak, let me start by saying that. You will wake up at 1AM to drive to north Bali where you will hike for 3–4 hours up the mountain. But you will witness one of the most spectacular sunrises of your life.

Waroeng D’yoni

Waroeng D’yoni is located near Mt. Batur in the northern region of Bali. If you plan on doing the sunrise hike, you will need to pass this Waroeng on the way back to Ubud. What makes this Waroeng so special is not only the tasty local food and beautiful presentation, but the views! When you enter, go all the way to the back where you will find this large deck and gorgeous views.

KYND Community

Look no further because KYND Community has some tasty (vegan) ice cream that’ll also make your followers jealous. This shop is located on the west part of the Island called Seminyak. Located next to their popular vegan restaurant, this delicious ice cream shop will hand you not only some of the best ice cream, but a creative piece of art.

Tegallalang Rice Fields

If there’s anything this island is famous for, it’s the rice fields. Tegallalang is one of the best locations to see them. With many levels to these rice fields, it can seem endless. This is a breathtaking spot that you must visit either during sunrise or sunset.

Ubud Monkey Forest

If you’ve never been up close and personal with a monkey, this is a great spot to go! This forest is a sanctuary meaning they aren’t kept in cages. Hundreds if not thousands of monkeys roam this forest and they aren’t shy. Keep your eyes open or one might open up your backpack and steal whatever's inside (i’ve seen it with my own eyes).

Tukad Cepung Waterfall

There are Hundreds of Waterfalls scattered across Bali. This was one of my favorites as it’s located in a cave. There’s a special time to go though (during noon) when the light hits the water just right, you get this spectacular beam of light.

La Brisa (Canggu, Bali)

If you’re in the Canggu area this is a great spot to go for sunset and beers. However, expect to pay a bit of a premium markup on the food and drinks as it caters to foreigners. Nonetheless, it is still one of my favorite places to go.

Leke Leke Waterfall

You’ve probably seen this waterfall in many instagram photos, that is if you’ve researched Bali. Located in the northern highlands of Bali is Leke Leke Waterfall. This beautiful and large waterfall is about a 30minute hike down steep steps but the beauty of the plants and flowers surrounding it is mesmerizing.

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