Holiday in Bali

About Bali

Bali is the magical island of gods in Indonesia — a tropical paradise that unites Hindu spirituality, emerald green rice terraces, spectacular volcanic landscapes, and golden beaches on a single island. Around four million inhabitants live on the island, which covers only 5,780 square kilometers between the Indian Ocean and the Bali Sea, and everywhere you can feel the deep connection of the Balinese with their gods: Daily, intricately woven offerings (Canang Sari) are placed in front of homes, temples, and businesses. The rice terraces of Tegallalang north of Ubud are a UNESCO World Heritage site and form one of the most iconic landscapes in Southeast Asia: Step by step, the emerald green fields cling to the slopes, cultivated with the traditional Subak irrigation system that has been in operation for over 1,000 years. The Pura Tanah Lot, a Hindu sea temple on a rocky reef, offers a silhouette at sunset that is among the most photographed motifs in Southeast Asia. The sacred volcano Gunung Agung (3,142 m) is Bali's highest point and spiritual center: The Mother Temple Pura Besakih on its slopes is the largest and holiest temple complex on the island with over 80 individual temples. The sunrise from the neighboring volcano Mount Batur over the crater lake is an unforgettable experience — the hike begins around 2 a.m. and takes three hours to reach the 1,717-meter high summit. Bali's coastal towns offer something for everyone: Seminyak and Kuta for nightlife and beginner surfers, Uluwatu for dramatic cliffs and the legendary Kecak dance performance at sunset, Nusa Dua for luxury resorts, Amed for divers, and Canggu for digital nomads. Ubud in the interior is the cultural heart with art galleries, the Sacred Monkey Forest, and the Lotus Temple Pura Saraswati.