Best Things to Do in Bali (+ Is the Klook Pass Bali Worth It?)
Bali has been on our radar since we started moving through Southeast Asia. This is the full breakdown of what's worth your time on the island and how the Klook Pass Bali stacks up.
Bali has been on our list since we started travelling full-time. We've spent years moving through Southeast Asia -- Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia -- and in that time we've met a steady stream of travellers who look you dead in the eye and say "Bali changed me." That's a big claim, but having spent enough time in the region to know how good it gets over here, we believe them.
This guide pulls together the best things to do in Bali, with a close look at the Klook Pass Bali -- a bundled activity pass covering up to 40 of the island's top experiences. Fair warning: this is not a short list. Bali is not a short trip.
What Is the Klook Pass Bali?
The Klook Pass Bali starts at $44.85 USD and lets you choose 2, 3, 4, or 5 top activities from a list of over 40 options -- plus up to 2 Super Saver add-ons. The pass is valid for 30 days from first activation, so you can spread your activities across your trip rather than cramming everything into back-to-back days. That flexibility matters a lot in Bali, where distances between regions and the pace of the island both push back against rushed itineraries.
The pass covers some of Bali's most in-demand activities: Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking, Waterbom Bali, Bali Zoo, Garuda Wisnu Kencana, the Uluwatu Kecak Fire Dance, Ayung White Water Rafting, ATV rides, Bali Swing, spa massage sessions, and more. Use code ADAMANDLINDSKLOOK on Klook for the best available savings on top of the pass.
| Pass Tier | Activities | Super Saver Add-ons | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Activity | Choose 2 from 40+ | Up to 2 | Short 3-4 day visit |
| 3-Activity | Choose 3 from 40+ | Up to 2 | Long weekend |
| 4-Activity | Choose 4 from 40+ | Up to 2 | One week |
| 5-Activity | Choose 5 from 40+ | Up to 2 | 10+ days, families |
One thing to note: some activities have set time slots and book out in advance. Klook recommends reserving your chosen activities a few days before your intended dates, especially for popular slots like Mount Batur sunrise or the Uluwatu sunset show. The pass gives you flexibility on paper, but Bali's most sought-after experiences still require forward planning. Check the full pass listing for the current activity roster, as it does get updated.
Mount Batur: Sunrise from an Active Volcano
If you only do one thing in Bali that genuinely stops you in your tracks, most experienced travellers will point you toward Mount Batur at sunrise. The volcano sits in the highlands of north-central Bali and at 1,717 metres it's not a casual stroll, but the payoff -- watching sunrise spill across the caldera with the clouds still below you -- is the kind of thing people travel for.
There are two main ways to do it: hike up (which starts around 2am and takes roughly two hours) or take the Jeep route. The Mount Batur Jeep Sunrise Tour with Photographer on Klook ($59.79 USD) is the smart family option -- you get the sunrise views and the black lava fields without the 4am vertical scramble, and a photographer is included to actually capture the moment while you're busy experiencing it. There's also a combo experience from $14.29 that can be paired with spa, ATV, or rafting.
Either version is a strong candidate for your Klook Pass activity selection. It's included in the pass and consistently rates 4.9/5 -- which for an activity with thousands of reviews is genuinely remarkable.
Waterbom Bali: Asia's Top-Rated Waterpark
Waterbom Bali has won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award for Asia's best waterpark and it isn't a fluke. The park spans over 5 hectares in Kuta and has 26 slides built to international safety standards, a lazy river, a kids zone, swim-up bars, five dining outlets with fresh food daily, and the Constrictor -- a 250-metre slide that makes a legitimate case for being the longest waterslide in the world.
For families with younger kids especially, this is a full day without question. You're not dragging kids past one mediocre slide after another -- the range genuinely works for mixed ages. The Waterbom Bali ticket on Klook starts from $18.95 USD with long-validity tickets available. Book in advance -- prices are lower than the gate and you skip any queue at entry.
Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak Fire Dance
Uluwatu Temple sits on the southwestern tip of Bali on top of a 70-metre sea cliff. It's spectacular in daylight. At sunset, with the Kecak Fire Dance performed on an open-air stage with the ocean and the darkening sky behind it, it becomes one of the most visually dramatic experiences in Southeast Asia -- and we say that having spent years across the region.
The Kecak is a traditional Balinese ritual performance depicting the Hindu Ramayana epic. There's no orchestra -- the soundtrack is provided entirely by a chorus of men chanting "kecak" in hypnotic rhythmic patterns while dancers in elaborate costumes enact the story. The fire walking at the climax is exactly as striking as it sounds. The Kecak Fire Dance ticket at Uluwatu on Klook is just $7.75 USD -- one of the best value experiences in Bali. There's also a guided full-day Uluwatu tour from $22.85 if you want the temple, Padang Padang Beach, and an optional Jimbaran seafood dinner all in one go.
The Bali Instagram Tour: Gates, Temples, and Terraces
A certain subset of Bali's attractions have achieved a level of global visual recognition that means most visitors have already seen them on Instagram before they arrive. The Gate of Heaven at Lempuyang Temple. The Handara Gate in the north. The UNESCO-listed rice terraces of Tegallalang. These are genuinely stunning places, and the reason they photograph so well is because they actually look like that.
The Bali Instagram Tour on Klook ($29.60 USD) covers Lempuyang Temple, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, the Handara Gate, Tirta Gangga water palace, and Virgin Beach in a single day with round-trip hotel transfers. There's also a private Instagram tour with a dedicated photographer ($28.29) if you want professional shots taken throughout rather than relying on your phone and whoever's standing nearby.
Nusa Penida: Bali's Dramatic Island Neighbour
About 45 minutes by fast boat from Sanur, Nusa Penida is a different world from the Bali mainland -- rawer, quieter, and with coastal scenery that looks almost artificially dramatic. Kelingking Beach (the T-Rex-shaped cliff viewpoint), Angel's Billabong, Broken Beach, and the crystal-clear snorkelling sites around Manta Point and Crystal Bay all sit on this single island.
The Sanur to Nusa Penida fast boat ticket on Klook runs from $5.09 USD each way. For a properly organised day out, the Nusa Penida Instagram and Snorkelling Day Tour ($37.39) includes round-trip transfers, lunch, and access to both the photogenic viewpoints and the snorkelling sites -- a genuinely full day with logistics sorted.
ATV, Rafting, Swing, and the Adventure Activities
Bali has a strong adventure activity scene concentrated around Ubud, and these are exactly the kind of experiences where the Klook Pass pays for itself quickly. A few highlights:
The Bali ATV Ride in Ubud ($37.39) runs through actual jungle terrain -- a cave tunnel, river crossings, bamboo forest, rice fields, and puddles that are genuine puddles rather than decorative ones. It's a 4.8-rated activity and one of the pass's strongest inclusions for anyone who wants to do something other than look at temples.
The Picheaven Bali Swing ($10.49) is one of the largest and most trusted swing experiences on the island, rated 4.9/5, and offers 11 different photo spots beyond the swing itself -- so it's more than a single Instagram shot. Surfing lessons at Kuta are also worth a mention: the 1-on-1 lesson at Kuta Beach runs from $11.19 and Kuta is one of the more forgiving beginner breaks in Southeast Asia.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in Uluwatu is built around one of the world's largest and highest monument statues -- Lord Vishnu riding the mythical Garuda bird, at 121 metres tall. It's an extraordinary piece of work, and the surrounding cultural park includes daily live performances, street theatre, restaurants, and shops. The GWK Cultural Park ticket on Klook starts at $5.39 USD, with an upgrade available to access the top of the statue for views across South Bali.
Getting Around Bali: The Private Car Charter
Bali does not have a functional public transport system in the conventional sense. The island runs on private drivers and car charters, and this is actually fine -- drivers are affordable, the roads outside peak tourist hours are manageable, and having your own driver means you can build a flexible itinerary rather than being beholden to tour departure times.
Klook has a strong selection of private car charter options. The Bali Private Car Charter ($29.15 USD) covers 6, 10, or 12-hour rentals with English-speaking drivers and can accommodate groups from 1 to 32 people depending on vehicle choice. There's also a zone-based rental from $19.19 if you're staying within one region. Download WhatsApp before you arrive -- it's how operators in Bali communicate universally, and not having it will cause unnecessary friction.
Jimbaran Beach: Sunset Seafood on the Sand
One of the great Bali evening rituals is a seafood dinner on Jimbaran Beach at sunset. Tables are set directly on the sand, fresh seafood is grilled while you watch the sky change, and the whole thing unfolds at the kind of pace that Southeast Asia does better than anywhere. The Jimbaran Seafood Dining and Sunset Experience on Klook starts from $9.75 USD with various package options. Halal-certified, no pork. The food is fresh, the setting is legitimately beautiful, and it's one of those evenings that earns Bali its reputation.
Staying Connected in Bali
Mobile data is essential in Bali. Navigation between regions takes constant map checking, activity pickup confirmations come via WhatsApp, and if you're travelling with kids, reliable connectivity saves everyone's sanity on longer drives. We've used Holafly eSIM across Southeast Asia consistently -- install it before you leave home, activate when you land, and you're connected immediately without hunting for a local SIM at the airport. Use code ADAMANDLINDS for 5% off your plan.
If you're doing Bali as part of a longer Southeast Asia trip -- which honestly you should -- the Holafly Plans monthly subscription makes more financial sense than buying individual destination eSIMs. The Light Plan is $49.90/month for 25GB across 76+ destinations, the Unlimited Plan is $64.90/month. The Always On feature gives you 1GB of automatic backup data the moment you cross a border, so you're never caught offline during a transfer. For a multi-country trip through Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and beyond, it's the tidy solution.
How to Get the Most from the Klook Pass Bali
With 40+ activities available, the hardest part of the Klook Pass Bali is choosing. A few principles that apply to these passes generally: pick your most expensive activities first, since that's where the savings compound fastest. Mount Batur Jeep sunrise, Waterbom, and the ATV ride are among the higher-ticket items -- build your pass around those and treat the cheaper activities as additions rather than anchors.
Don't try to stack activities on consecutive days without accounting for Bali's geography. The island is not enormous, but the roads between Kuta and Ubud and Uluwatu during peak hours are slow. A sunrise at Mount Batur followed by an afternoon Kecak show at Uluwatu is a long day. Spread things out, build in a day between the more demanding activities, and actually enjoy the island in between.
Reserve activities as soon as you have dates confirmed. The Klook Pass is valid for 30 days from first activation, which is generous, but sunrise tours and sunset shows fill up quickly and you don't want to activate your pass and then find your first-choice slots are gone. Use code ADAMANDLINDSKLOOK at Klook checkout for the best available rate.
Planning a Bali Trip: Practical Basics
Bali's main airport is Ngurah Rai International (DPS), located in the south near Kuta. Most visitors base themselves in Kuta, Seminyak, or Canggu for beach access and nightlife; Ubud for culture, rice terraces, and adventure activities; or Jimbaran and Nusa Dua for quieter, more resort-style settings. For families, Seminyak and Ubud tend to work well -- the former has good beach access with less of the party-focused Kuta energy, the latter is genuinely beautiful and has enough to do within easy reach.
Peak season runs July to August and around Christmas/New Year. Shoulder months (May, June, September, October) give you good weather with lower prices and crowds. The wet season runs roughly November through March, with afternoon rain that's usually short-lived rather than all-day. Indonesia requires a visa or visa-on-arrival for most nationalities -- check requirements before you book flights.
Bali is also genuinely good value. Accommodation, food, and transport are all affordable relative to other major Asian destinations, which means your Klook Pass activity budget goes a long way. If you're travelling with family and coming from a more expensive destination like Japan or Australia, the contrast is noticeable immediately.
If you're planning a family trip and want help building the right itinerary for your specific travel style, Lindsay works as a travel advisor and can put together a custom plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bali
Is the Klook Pass Bali worth it?
Yes, if you plan to do 3 or more paid activities during your trip. The pass covers 40+ activities including some of Bali's most expensive experiences, and savings can reach up to 45%. For a family of four or five doing the pass on a 5-activity bundle, the savings are significant.
How many days do you need in Bali?
Seven to ten days is a solid first trip. A week lets you cover the main regions -- southern Bali's beaches and temples, Ubud's culture and adventure activities, and a day trip to Nusa Penida -- without feeling rushed. Two weeks is comfortable for a more relaxed pace with the flexibility to follow what interests you.
Is Bali good for families with young children?
Very. Bali is welcoming toward families and children specifically. Waterbom covers all ages from toddlers to adults. The Bali Zoo, safaris, and cultural performances are all excellent for kids. The pace of Ubud and the beach areas of Seminyak are manageable with young children in a way that busier urban Asian destinations aren't always.
What is the best area to stay in Bali?
It depends on what you're prioritising. Seminyak and Canggu for a beach-plus-lifestyle base with good restaurants and nightlife. Ubud for culture, greenery, and adventure activities. Jimbaran or Nusa Dua for quieter resort-style accommodation. First-time visitors often do well splitting the trip between south Bali (2-3 nights) and Ubud (3-4 nights).
Do I need an eSIM or local SIM for Bali?
Yes, you'll want data. Navigation between regions and WhatsApp communication with drivers and activity operators both require a reliable connection. A Holafly eSIM for Indonesia installed before travel is the most convenient option -- use code ADAMANDLINDS for 5% off. If you're travelling across multiple Asian destinations, the Holafly Plans monthly subscription covers 76+ destinations under one plan.
What's the best way to get around Bali?
Private car charter with a driver is the most practical approach for most visitors, especially families. Klook's car charter options are reliable, affordable, and let you build a custom itinerary. Scooter rental is common for solo travellers and couples, but is not recommended for families with young children on Bali's roads.
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