With children in Bali which beach to choose. Fabulous family vacation in bali

Bali is, of course, the island of the gods. Crowds of tourists flock to it every year. Including domestic ones, including those with children. And yet Bali is not a case where you can rely on chance. There is something to think about in advance. For those who are ready to go with the whole family to the southern hemisphere, advice from Ksenia Chesnokova, an experienced traveler and mother of Alisa and Grisha, four and two years old.

I spent about two months in Bali, rented a house, cooked food, went to cafes, entertained the children, and enjoyed the beauty of the island. The first and foremost for parents with children: they don't come here to swim. Is that lying on the beach, but still look for shady beaches. If you buy a tour and go "ready-made", you should choose the Nusa Dua area. Here is the kingdom of multi-star hotels, clean sand, trees with spreading crowns and a relatively suitable sea for swimming (though a certain amount of seaweed and waves seem to whisper, "why aren't you lying on Thai sand?"). And it's expensive.

In general, Bali is huge waves cut by surfs, these are volcanoes, these are bright boats on black sand, poisonous green rice terraces, "multi-storey" pagodas of temples, these are incredible trays and handmade furniture, these are scooters flying in all directions, like flies. These are bright holidays and people who are able and ready to find mutual language with any child they come across.

What shouldn't be surprising: the presence of decent traffic jams, the building density of the southern part of the island and the number of Russian people (as if in Sochi, honestly).

Why then go to Bali with a child? I would not go there for the sake of a child. But I easily took the children with me when I myself wanted to go to Bali. It is warm, sandy, fresh fruits and seafood. There are many tourists and expats on the island, so international schools and developmental activities are enough. As well as parmesan, bacon, French loaves and other not typical for Asia, but sometimes so passionately desired products. A large selection of private housing for reasonable money - here Bali will give odds to any other Asian country.

Seasonality, however, is not very convenient for us: in winter you cannot escape for warmth - until March it is the rainy season. And it really rains - not all the time, but often a lot. In addition, they provoke the appearance of mold on the walls, which can be easily dealt with with the help of chemicals and a housekeeper, but which still does not make life more fun and, penetrating into the drawers, spoils things (on arrival, it is better to immediately remove the doors from the cabinets so that everything was ventilated). But in the spring it is great in Bali - it's time to seize the Russian vitamin deficiency with durian. Not bad here in summer too.

The best places

Arriving for a couple of weeks, you can stay at hotel room... But it makes sense to rent a house for more than three weeks - the price will be almost the same. Your home is good for its impressive size, the presence of a kitchen and the ability to find inexpensive au pair.

If the main thing is swimming in the sea, then you can stop:

• in the north in Lovina (far from "life", but shops and some necessary infrastructure are available, hotels are right on the beach);
• in the east in Amed or Tulamben (pebbly beach, with tight infrastructure, but you can swim with a mask to the fish),
• in Padang Bay or Sanur. These areas are located in the port area, where you can rent a house and stay in a hotel. Far from noisy nightlife Kuta and the surfer beaches of Bukit, but many tourists with children stay here.
• to the north of Kuta there are more expensive and quieter districts of Legian and Seminyak. True, it is quite crowded here. If you dream of a deserted island paradise, the building density is unpleasant.
• south of Kuta is located small peninsula Bukit. A little rustic atmosphere reigns here: it is quiet, there are almost no traffic jams, the amount of greenery and other nature after Kuta is very pleasing. The beaches here are different - the five-star Nusa Dua, Padang-Padang with its monkeys, Jimbaran with fish restaurants, wide Balangan, which forms at low tide "baths" that are convenient for playing with children, and located almost in the Uluwatu cave.
• it's cool in Ubud, monkey forest, houses with huge terraces and views of rice fields, villages with artisans. All is well, but Ubud is located in the center of the island - far from the sea.

Home search

Accommodation can be found in advance via the Internet, which means an overpayment of $ 200-300 per month to the agent. Or already on the spot - take a taxi driver or a scooter and go to look for signs for rent, interview locals, find out in shops. In 2-3 days it is quite possible to find a good house with two bedrooms, air conditioning and hot water for $ 400-600 per month.

When concluding a lease agreement, you need to clarify and mark for yourself several points:

• is the "communal apartment" included in the total amount (water and electricity will separately cost about $ 30 per month),
• what about the Internet (most likely nothing, but suddenly),
• the availability of the necessary furniture, plumbing and utensils - and what of this can be asked from the owner (they brought me knives, bought a water cooler),
• do all bedrooms have air conditioning, do all bathrooms have hot water,
• is there a spare set of bedding,
• the size of the living room and the surrounding area (children need to play somewhere),
• in the presence of a pool - the frequency of cleaning and maintenance (if nothing is done, they bloom terribly),
• the presence of cabinets and shelves around the house (things need to be laid out).

Once you get a house, you can immediately ask the landlord or one of the neighbors to find a housekeeper for you. In conditions of humidity and an abundance of ants, its presence will endlessly facilitate life. Cleaning once a day will cost about $ 60 per month, constant presence and childcare with one day off per week - about $ 110-150 per month.

Transport

Of course, you can survive in Bali without personal transport: settle near the beach and hire a taxi for long trips. But if you can drive at least something, your own wheels will improve your life at times.

Firstly, it means that you can find housing not by the sea - that is, it is much more comfortable, spacious and cheaper, without overpayments for the "first line".

Secondly, you will be completely free to travel, without paying extra for them every time - at least hit the road to the water park, at least look for a new cafe for dinner.

Thirdly, it is very cheap to rent transport in Bali. A scooter for a month will cost from $ 55, a car - from $ 200. It’s more logical to take a car with a child: it’s comfortable to sleep in it, and you can hide from the rain, and it’s safer.

However, traffic on the island is dense and rather chaotic. If you've already had driving experience in Vietnam, you can imagine how it is. If you often drive a car in Moscow, in general, too. In other cases, it is quite possible to master the features of driving in Bali, but do it gradually and carefully.

If you want to drive around the island (and there is something to see in Bali), you can hire a driver with a car or rent a car for a couple of days. Of course, it will be calmer with the driver. But there are many advantages to being independent. By hiring a driver, you will not be able to avoid stopping by a friend's shop or eating with a crowd of tourists where your "guide" will receive a commission. And how to refuse if you are told that it is not tasty here, it is not interesting there, and to the right a god-forsaken village begins at all. But just wandering through the village streets, you can see the funniest scenes and the most sincere smiles.

Internet

The hotel may have Wi-Fi, the house most likely will have nothing. But whatever Internet you get, it will be very, very slow - as in the "modem" youth. If you suddenly plan to work in Bali, remember this.

The two most popular options: activate an unlimited $ 11 per month package on your SIM card, or buy a modem from the Indonesian operator Smartfren ($ 22 with a SIM card) and activate an unlimited package for $ 10 per month.

Washing

There are laundries all over the island, just look at the Laundry signs. Some are ready to take things from your home and bring back the washed ones. A good price - half a dollar (Rs 5,000) per kilogram. It is better to try a specific laundry on clothes that you do not mind: alas, things can be spoiled and lost here.

Food

The cuisine in Indonesia is not very diverse and not very tasty, after Vietnam it can be quite dull. But there are plenty of pizzerias, steakhouses and McDonald's for the nostalgic. From local cuisine kids usually like soto ayam - chicken noodle soup. In a simple cafe, you can always get nasi goreng (fried rice with vegetables and sometimes meat) for one and a half to two dollars. From these 15,000 rupees, the countdown begins - then there will be crabs for $ 5.5 in a Chinese cafe, and lobsters for $ 50 where Russians are expected. Without a husband, my two children and I fit into $ 5-10 for one trip to the cafe. With her husband, the figure rose sharply and approached $ 20 (yes, men sometimes love the scale and are not ready to save on themselves).

Having the opportunity to cook at home, you will surely use it at some point. There are large supermarkets in Bali (Carrefour in Kuta, for example), there are smaller ones - the Nirmala or Pepito chains (the latter has a particularly large selection of European goods), there are very "mini" markets (which still look like a supermarket, such as Circle K, Minimarket , Indomaret, but they are a little expensive). And there are local shops - and to find them, you need to search carefully. But the products are the same there, and cheaper. And there is more choice. Eggs - $ 1.5, milk - the same, a packet of coffee - $ 1, bacon - about three. Already a decent breakfast for a couple of days. Add fruit, fresh 30 cent rolls, and the morning will seem joyful even in the rain. Fruit vegetables are often sold in separate stalls. A bag of watermelon, large papaya, bananas and pineapple will cost about $ 5.

If it is more convenient to buy food in local stores, then clothes are more complicated. Baby things can still be found - they will be cute and very cheap. But for adults it is worth going to Kuta. In general, in Bali, you can easily buy almost anything. There are a lot of children's toys here: both ugly penny and expensive high-quality ones. And at the same time not bad cheap ones. There are cars, bicycles, swings and slides to the courtyard. There are any accessories for swimming, there is everything for drawing and different puzzles, but there is no watercolors - paints only in tubes.

The medicine

There are large clinics in Bali, including Kuta (BIMC, International SOS) and Jimbaran (Kasih Ibu). Be sure to take out insurance before the trip, it will be inexpensive, but in the future you will not wonder whether it is worth paying for a visit to the doctor or "it will pass by itself."

In general, children in Bali get sick, it must be admitted. During our stay on the island, the children of the people living there permanently, and mine, were also ill. The temperature rose, since there was diarrhea, the friend of the child vomited. But these ailments did not last longer than two days and went away on their own. In general, my children get sick at home a little less often, but for a longer period.

What creates discomfort is high humidity, in which wounds heal poorly and all kinds of filth multiply well. A combed mosquito bite can turn into something intimidating. At some point, I learned to water everything in a row with antiseptic solutions.

Entertainment

Having provided yourself with a decent life, you will surely find that sitting at home is boring, children are eager to become people, the soul asks for a holiday.

For the purpose of swimming, of course, it is worth exploring all the surrounding beaches and beaches. Moreover, you need to inspect them both at high tide and at low tide - the situation can differ critically.

In Bali, there are small water parks for $ 5 (at the Nirmala supermarket in Ungasan on Bukit, for example). There are more - for $ 10 (New Kuta Green Park in Dreamland, on the same Bukit). There is also a huge water park at Waterbom in Kuta - just come in in the morning, otherwise there won't be enough time for everything. It happens that expensive hotels are allowed to use their pools for a fee (for example, the Discovery Hotel in Kuta).

If you come for a couple of months, it will be interesting to take your child to developmental classes. They, of course, will be in English, but this is often not so important for children, and at the same time, immersion in the language environment will take place. You can send your child to school - every day for half a day - for about $ 200 a month.

When the whole island is explored, you can quickly fly somewhere else. In general, there are many airlines in Indonesia, but Airasia and Lionair usually have the cheapest tickets, and the most comfortable ones are on Garuda planes. If you look at the promotions and think about everything in advance, you can fly to Kuala Lumpur for $ 20, for $ 15-20 - to Java, for $ 40 - go to Lombok in business class, for example.

What did we do in Bali?

We just lived. We had breakfast, went to the beach to dig sand, and sometimes to swim. We stopped by friends, dined in a cafe, watched the sunsets. We went to the pool - children very quickly learn not to be afraid of water, swim, dive. They bought fish at the market, asked to cook it in a cafe and dined on it at home. Several times we went to travel around the island by car. We sailed on a boat to the neighboring islands of Gili - there the sea is quieter and you can see fish.

Two-year-old Grishka fell in love with waves and learned the words "crab", "mosquito" and "ant" well. Four-year-old Alice demanded a pool every day, easily swimming 25 meters without any floating equipment. The kids went crazy for local popcorn (half a dollar each), drank endless amounts of fresh watermelon juice, learned to play together and with Indonesian children (the lack of language did not become a hindrance). My husband, who came for three weeks, tried to go surfing. At the same time, children also dashed off on the same surf - closer to the shore, sitting on horseback.

Total: if you want paradise beaches and swimming, you do not need to go to Bali. But if you want to live comfortably in warm regions, the island is very suitable: there are large inexpensive houses, cheap housekeepers and nannies. Bali is small, and this compact territory has everything you need for quality and interesting rest- infrastructure, nature, and exotic.

Probably everyone has heard about the Indonesian island of Bali. True, not everyone managed to visit there. And you can go to this magical island with a gentle tropical sun, turquoise ocean and real jungle for different reasons.

Someone wants to lazily soak up the sand under the soft rustle of sea waves, someone has long planned to arrange a gorgeous trip for the whole family, someone haunted by the thought of a vacation dedicated to exploring the ocean depths, conquering volcanic peaks or diving headlong into culture distant islands, but someone just can't wait to make one of the most important events in life - to go on an unforgettable romantic honeymoon trip.

The island of Bali, where the air is literally saturated with the aroma of exotic and incredibly beautiful flowers of the temple tree frangipani and sandalwood, and saturated with the energy of the ocean, gives everyone the opportunity to find relaxation here to their liking.

All kinds of entertainment are available to tourists: in addition to relaxing on the beach, you can go to the jungle, walk on rice terraces, in a reptile and bird park or in a monkey forest, ride elephants or take part in a jeep safari, dive or surf, inspect ancient temples.

Both budget travelers and lovers of exquisite luxury will find leisure options for themselves here. The cost of traveling to Bali (especially if it is a trip with a large company) due to an expensive flight may not be very budgetary.

But there is an opportunity to save money due to cheap food, purchases of all kinds of inexpensive goodies, gifts, travel between the islands (a ferry ride costs mere pennies). And in general, it may turn out that a trip to a distant island will cost less than a trip to a closer and, at first glance, more budgetary direction.

If the cost of resting with children in Indonesia is not an obstacle, the only thing that can still confuse family tourists (especially with kids) is a long flight (approximately 15 hours from Moscow).

Where is Bali Island located?

Bali - enough big Island(its width - 80 km, length - 150 km), located in the world's largest archipelago (consists of 30 large islands, including Lombok, Bintan, Kalimantan, Java, Papua, Sulawesi, Batam and others).

For those who travel to Indonesia for the first time, experts advise starting their acquaintance with this country from Bali, which still (despite the growing popularity of other islands) remains the number one destination. And, of course, for beach and sightseeing holidays, most families with children also go to this year-round resort.

By the way, according to ancient legend, this paradise island, in which the harmony of silence, the kingdom of mysticism and beautiful nature are closely intertwined, was once chosen by the gods, who chose it as a place where they could rest and relax from the difficult task of managing the world.

For reference:

• The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, the capital of Bali is Denpasar.
• The time difference between Bali and Moscow is 5 hours.
• There are no direct flights to Indonesia from Russia. You need to get there with transfers, using connections in other countries.
• Russian tourists can enter the country without a visa for 30 days through certain airports, seaports, Batam island.

Cheap flights to Denpasar

Where	departure date	Return date	Find a ticket
Lombok
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Singapore
Kuala Lumpur
Ujung Pandang
Surakarta
Jakarta
Bangkok
Penang

Traditions and national characteristics

Indonesia is a land of different religions, with an extremely devout and spiritual population. This feature should be taken into account when visiting Bali.

For example, during the Muslim holidays, you need to adhere to certain rules in clothing and behavior. And during the celebration of the Day of Silence, tourists may experience some inconveniences, which it is better to know about in advance. This day happens in April-May, but it falls on different dates. At this time, restaurants, cafes, banks, institutions usually do not work and no one (even tourists) should go out into the street.

In general, the Balinese are very friendly, affable and smiling people.

Excellent climate all year round

Among Russian tourists there is an opinion that you need to go to Asia in winter. But Indonesia, contrary to the prevailing stereotype, is still more suitable for summer travel. May to October is the best time to travel to Bali and Better conditions for beach holiday... And that's why.

The climatic season is conventionally divided here into two periods: April-October - dry, November-March - wet. The air temperature (and the water temperature close to it) remains approximately the same all year round. On average, about 30 ° С, water temperature + 26-27 ° С.

The peak of tourist activity in Bali is summer. At this time, there is practically no rain in the resorts and it is cooler than in winter. The average summer months are + 27-28 ° С (the hottest months are July, August). And by November, the temperature rises, humidity increases due to the arrival of torrential tropical rains. The most abundant rainfall occurs in mid-January and February.

However, the equatorial-tropical climate, sun and warmth all year round make it possible to relax in Bali in any season.

Bali beaches

One of the reasons to go to Bali with children is the many good resorts (Nusa Dua, Sanur, Benoa, Jimbaran, Lovina, Kuta, Kandy Dasa, Tuban Legion), beaches and hotels. This allows you to choose a vacation spot to your liking. In addition, you can always change your location and try out a vacation in another resort town.

The main beach areas are concentrated in the south. The beaches in Bali are mostly sandy, but you should not count on their impeccable condition, cleanliness and white sand.

Bali's resorts are characterized by ebb tides, during which algae and debris can be thrown from the ocean onto the shore, and ebb tides with water leaving far from the shore. On the beaches, signs are usually installed, which indicate the ebb and flow times for each specific location.

Hotels in Bali

The peculiarity of the hotel base in Bali is the hotel complexes, represented mainly by bungalows and low buildings (2-3 floors). Although in recent years more and more hotels have been opened, built to new standards, with spacious modern rooms, large bathrooms, modern design.

There are a lot of hotels on the island (the classification corresponds to accepted world standards) - it can be either an economical guesthouse, a bungalow, a deluxe hotel or a villa.

Bali resorts

Bali resorts are all very different, with their own characteristics. Many of them are suitable for family beach holidays.

Sanur- one of best resorts with a serene and relaxing atmosphere. It is loved by tourists with children for its quietness and lack of nightlife. It is located in the east of the island (10 km from the airport). The resort is beautiful and well-maintained. There are many flowers and greenery here, the streets are paved with tiles. Hotels of different stars (from "three-ruble" to "five").

The beaches at this resort are excellent: long and wide, with coarse yellow sand. The descent to the sea is gentle. There are small ebbs and flows, during which coral reefs are exposed, but in general the sea is calm and there are almost no waves.

The most popular tourist and resort areas islands: Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Tanjung Benoa.

Nusa Dua- an elite resort for a relaxing beach holiday in the south of the island (40-50 minutes from the airport).

Wide, fully equipped beaches with light golden sands, smooth sandy shores, well-groomed and beautiful - are among the best on the island. The sea is mostly calm, with a minimum of waves - the beach is protected by a strip of coral reef protruding from the coast for a distance of about a kilometer.

The influence of the ebb and flow is strong here. In the daytime, the water can go away a lot and the water level on the beach does not exceed half a meter. Only in the lagoons there is more or less deep water.

Hotels in the resort - prestigious, luxury, with own beaches, with immaculate lawns, fountains and comfortable walking paths. Almost all of them work on an all-inclusive basis.

Jimbaran- comparatively new resort and tourist area in the southwest of the island (7-8 km from the airport).

The tourist infrastructure of this resort is still poorly developed, but this shortcoming is partially compensated by the large number of fishing taverns and cafes stretching hundreds of meters along the coast, offering a choice of the most delicious dishes from the freshest seafood.

The beaches are represented by a good coastal strip with fine sand. The ocean in this place is calm, little prone to low tides, there are no strong waves.

There are few hotels, but many private luxury villas.

Tanjung Benoa Is a fast growing tourist resort in a small village located on sand spit(30 minutes from the airport).

The rest is designed for tourists with an average level of income who prefer a quiet beach holiday. This is also facilitated by unique nature this resort town with parks and gardens with exotic flowers immersed in greenery.

Beaches with clean, transparent water, white fine sand stretched along the coast for 1.5 kilometers. The ebb and flow is quite palpable. The resort is protected from strong waves by a coral reef.

Hotels - "three" and "four".

Lovina resort(north shore) is suitable for a secluded family vacation and treatment (6-7 hours from the airport). This is a place of merging with nature and complete tranquility.

The water here is calm and looks more like a lake. No ebb and flow. The beaches are covered with volcanic sand. It's black, but clean and soft.

The resort is famous for magical sunsets and the Melka Excelsior 3 * hotel with a dolphin therapy center, where you can heal, watch and swim with dolphins.

There are few hotels in the resort, mostly 3 * and 4 *, bungalows and inexpensive villas.

Candidasa located on the most beautiful part of the island (southeast), 4 hours from the airport. This is a resort for those who, on vacation, dream of retirement and living away from crowded places of tourists.

The beaches are clean, covered with volcanic black sand interspersed with yellow. Swimming is recommended at low tide.

There are few hotels - mostly cozy 3 * and 4 *.

Tourists love to go diving, snorkeling, surfing, rafting here.

Kuta and Seminyak- Party centers of Bali, a place of concentration of restaurant, nightlife and shopping. They are mainly focused on youth and extreme recreation.

The beaches of Kuta are flat and wide, covered with volcanic grayish sand. Often there are big waves and ideal surfing conditions. There is a water park Waterboom Park.

Large selection of economy-class hotels with a predominance of "fours".

In Seminyak, reputed to be the most glamorous and respectable area, you can swim, but only at low tide.

If you want to combine beach and sightseeing vacation, you can stay in Karangasem area(eastern Bali), extremely rich in attractions.

Not beach at all, but the city is very colorful and vibrant Ubud(central part of the island), surrounded by cascading terraces and jungle.

There are no beaches in this resort (the sea can be reached in an hour). It is suitable for youth and relaxation, for those who want to do meditation and yoga, imbued with the philosophy of Indonesian culture, get acquainted with artists and local artisans, visit museums, taste real Balinese cuisine, visit home temples, enjoy national dances and rituals ...

Many Ubud hotels are famous brands and exclusive boutique hotels, striking with bold design solutions and secluded in the wild jungle along a mountain river with stunning views of rice terraces, rainforest and mountains.

Bali landmarks

Traveling with children to Bali is not just a beach holiday. People come here for impressions and vivid emotions.

Almost all excursions for adults are also suitable for children. And even a visit to temples turns not just into a boring contemplation of unique architectural structures for a child, but into an interesting one. tourist route visiting beautiful parks with exotic nature, flowers, ponds, fish and animals.

The island of the gods, painted by nature itself in bright colors, is magnificent. Here tourists will find pristine landscape, tall palms, tropical forests and dense jungles, volcanoes, mountains, beautiful waterfalls, blue lagoons, sacred places with majestic temples, keeping secrets and special energy since ancient times, unique Indonesian culture, spirituality and friendliness of the local population.

It is not difficult to get lost in such a variety of natural, architectural and cultural attractions. Choose for yourself the best and most interesting excursions and organize unforgettable vacation on the island best prices the travel company "GidNaBali" can help you. You can read more about her services and professional employees who adore their work and do it with love for clients on the official website of the GidNaBali company.

Among many other firms providing services to tourists on the island, GidNaBali.ru is the leader in the market for providing travel services for Russian-speaking tourists not only in Bali, but throughout Indonesia.

This is a very important advantage. The company employs enthusiastic people who speak excellent Russian, but at the same time, as the indigenous inhabitants of the island, they thoroughly and firsthand know the history of their country, its customs and traditions. And most importantly, they can tell about it in such a way that the listeners are delighted not only from what they see, but also from what they hear.

During sightseeing tours organized by the company "GidNaBali", you can get acquainted with the most interesting places on the island. And these are, first of all, the temples of Bali, of which there are more than two thousand.

Religious Indonesians are confident that the temple protects and protects the surrounding area and people living on it from various misfortunes and troubles. They build them everywhere, and in about the same way. But no two are alike.

Consider only the most famous of them, where you simply cannot help but visit.

• • Temple complexXIII century Pura-Besakih, located on the slope of the Gunung-Agung volcano, where, as the locals assure, all the gods live. It is the largest and most important Hindu temple in Bali.
  • Tanakh Lot (or Temple on the Water), towering on a rock on a small island in the ocean, which protects Bali from evil demons living in the depths of the sea. The temple is considered the most sacred, and foreigners can only admire it from the outside. The island can be accessed via the exposed land at low tide.
  • Uluwatu Temple(Temple on the cliff), protecting the island from the demons of the ocean, on the territory of which monkeys frolic with might and main. It is located in the very south of the island. This is amazing a nice place from where you can admire the magnificent sunsets and huge waves in the ocean. Traditional kecak dances are also held here.
  • Tirta Gangga Water Palace(an ensemble of fountains, decorative lakes, springs and pools).

• Taman Ujung- water palace and royal residence.
• Royal temple complex Taman Ayun in Mengwi surrounded by water (where you can admire the delightful traditional architecture, fish ponds, large landscaped lotus garden).
• XRam Ulun-Danu- a temple in the middle of the lake, dedicated to the goddess of the sea and lakes, stands on Lake Bratan. And although the entrance to it is inaccessible to foreigners, there is a park next to it, from where you can admire it.
• Temple of Tirta Empul- a favorite place for tourists with a hot sacred spring and pools with fountains, where you can undergo a cleansing procedure.
• Saraswati temple(or the Water Palace), dedicated to the goddess of wisdom and knowledge Saraswati, is a beautiful place in Ubud.
• Pura Luhur Lempuyang temple("Stairway to Heaven") is an incredibly beautiful place.
• Goa Gajah Temple(Elephant Cave).
• Gunung Kawi Temple.

Those who admire natural beauty will be interested in visiting Lake Bratan (north of Bali) with three the most beautiful islands where it often rains, the hills are intertwined with the jungle, strawberries and oranges grow.

Rice terraces in Ubud are another very beautiful place with a stunningly magical landscape. Although for the Balinese this is the most common place (of which, by the way, there are many in the country), where rice is grown among the paths and steps.

Monkey Forest Park and Street (a nature reserve in Ubud), in which the main attraction besides the temples that fill the forest with mysticism are the monkeys scurrying about everywhere.

With children it is interesting to visit Safari Park, GWK Park, Waterbom Bali Water Park, Taman Nusa Ethnic Park, Bratan Lake Botanical Garden or the Zoo, Elephant Park, where you can ride them. You can also visit the Agung and Batur volcanoes, the Aling-Aling and Git-Git waterfalls. Participate in various master classes in which they teach wood carving, batik making, and Balinese cuisine. Parents can do this with their children or separately.

If you find yourself in the east of the island near Chandidas, be sure to visit a beautiful and fabulous place - a small chocolate factory.

Once in Bali, nothing prevents you from visiting other islands along the way, getting to know the unique culture of the country, having visited Jakarta, admiring the beauty of the Bromo volcano, the Borobudur and Prambanan temples on Java island, seeing the largest lizards and giant monitor lizards in existence on Komodo island. visit Lake Toba or go hiking in the wild jungle in Borneo. Or you can take a speedboat for two or three days (travel time - 2.5 hours) to Paradise islands Gili with magnificent beaches, where everyone travels only on bicycles and horses.

Bali wedding

In addition to organizing unforgettable bright excursions, the company "GidNaBali" is developing new routes, creating travel packages, organizing original leisure and wedding ceremonies for different budgets, helping to choose the best accommodation options in villas and hotels on the island. And all at prices lower than anywhere else in Bali.

And a few more words about the wedding ceremonies organized by the "GidNaBali" company, which are very beautiful and popular among tourists from other countries.

Wedding ceremonies and marriage ties in Bali are not just beautiful and unusual. There is an opinion that such marriages are the most durable and bring prosperity, prosperity and true love to a young family.

At GidNaBali, newlyweds can choose from a variety of options for organizing an unforgettable celebration. From the simplest (but, mind you, no less romantic) beach ceremony to large-scale wedding events in luxury hotels, on uninhabited islands, in a Balinese palace, with a ceremony on elephants, in tropical gardens and the jungle, in the chapel, in the mountains, on the cliff and near the volcano, in the villa ... It is simply impossible to list everything.

All wedding events are accompanied by mysterious rituals to help young people become happy, dressing in Balinese attire (if you wish, you can dress in European attire), applying special makeup, traditional dances and performances, and a romantic dinner. Detailed information you can read on the company's website in the section wedding in Bali.

So why is this island so attractive to tourists? Perhaps because there are ideal conditions for everything: for a wonderful family vacation with children, for an unforgettable leisure time with friends, for romantic dinners, for honeymoon and wedding ceremonies. And simply because Bali is unique, bright and original. This is an experience and relaxation that cannot be forgotten.

Holidays in Bali with children: tips, advice from experienced tourists

Traveling to the countries of Indonesia is very popular among tourists. Lovers of hot summers amid frosty winters prefer the Bali coast. This island has become real heavenly place, where you can equally relax with children, noisy company, alone or together with your loved one.

Holidays in Bali with children: which beach to choose.

Rest in Bali with small children.

The basis have a nice rest in Bali with small children is a choice of clean sandy promenade. Despite the fact that the island is surrounded on all sides by two oceans and the sea, it is difficult to choose a decent coast. Most beaches are ideal for surfing or diving, but not for children.

But the island has several beautiful and cozy beaches where parents can comfortably stay with their children. And on the southern peninsula of Bukit there are embankments perfectly adapted for children's entertainment. The best one is located in the town of Nusa Dua. Holidays in Bali with children in Nusa Dua can be classified as elite. There is everything here so that adults and children can get a good rest:

• Spacious tourist complexes are equipped with playgrounds, swimming pools, play areas and restaurants where you can eat deliciously with children. Many Russian-speaking tourists rest in such places;
• On the coast of the town of Nusa Dua, golden sand, no stones. Ocean water clean and calm, there are no coral reefs that can easily injure people;
• Luxurious green area. Gardeners carefully cut bushes and keep artificial ponds clean.

If you plan to hold rest in Bali with schoolchildren then it is recommended to give preference to the fishing village called Jimbaran. The settlement is located in the southern part of the island. This place is attractive for grown-up kids because there are many surf schools for children here. The waves are small here, so training will be safe.

To the beaches big city It is better to go to Kuta with older children. Playgrounds are provided on the coast, animators work. There are many rental shops for boards, special clothing and ammunition. The children are provided with Russian-speaking instructors who will usefully entertain the children while the parents are resting under the shade of a palm tree.

Entertainment for kids in Bali

Rest in Bali with a child.

Hard to imagine rest in Bali with a child no entertainment. The first thing that comes to mind is excursions. Of course, rest in Bali with a one-year-old child complicates excursions a little. Therefore, it is easier to leave active exploration of the island for a while or take a walk on your own.

Where to go on vacation in Bali with a child:

1. The monkey forest is an ideal place to go for a walk with children. Just do not take bags and small things with you, primates quickly drag them away. In the park, which is inhabited by monkeys, you can find many other animals and historical monuments, such as the oldest statues from Hindu mythology;
2. A luxurious bird park is located near the city of Ubud. It's hard to forget this holiday in Bali with a child. Exotic birds amaze with the diversity of colors of their feathers and accessibility. Some species of birds can be touched by hand;
3. If in Bali the beach for children is already bored and you want variety, then it's time to visit the water park. In the city of Kut there is a huge area of ​​the water park. There are dozens of different slides, tunnels and pools here. Dreamland has a new aquazone where you can spend many hours in a row. Water parks are a great alternative to beaches for children in Bali;
4. V small town Lovina is a dolphinarium. Here you can take a closer look at the dolphins, study their habitat. There is a small zoo nearby, which displays several species of animals, birds and reptiles;
5. Elephant Park is a territory for children who are not afraid of the formidable look of large animals. Those interested can see a special show in which elephants are the protagonists.

If no decision has been made yet, where is the best place to relax in Bali with children, the above tips will help you make the right choice.

Rest in Bali with children.

What you need for a long stay on the island

To relax in Bali with a child and get a lot of pleasure from it, you need to think over every detail of your stay on the island:

• Is there internet in the house;
• Does the list of mandatory items include furniture, dishes, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a cooler with drinking water? If something is missing, then you can ask for an item from the owner of the house;
• Air conditioners must be installed in every room;
• There should be a set of spare bed linen and bath towels in the closet;
• There should be enough space in the yard for children to play on the lawn.

Do you think where to relax in Bali with a child, then feel free to participate in conversations on the forums, find out more information about a particular hotel. It is possible and necessary to fully relax in Bali with children. Well-organized space, leisure time, active games, naps and excursions to cities and their surroundings will provide an amazing vacation for all family members.

An important question regarding washing and nutrition. There should be no questions with the first question, since in almost every quart there are automatic boxes for performing washing of various kinds of difficulties. And more fruits and vegetables should be added to children's meals. Most restaurants serve them free as slices.

Rest in Bali with children.

In case of medical assistance, one should go to large city clinics. Before traveling to the island, it is worth making an insurance premium, which will allow you to receive treatment in Bali for free.

Have you decided to go to Bali with your child? Confused by the variety of resorts and villages with exotic names and do not know where to relax? We will shed some light on this question, which is confusing at first glance.

Features of children's holiday in Bali

Almost every traveler and non-traveler has a strong association of Bali with a delightful island of white beaches, descended from advertising brochures. travel companies... Yes, a lot of paradise can be found in Bali, but it is inseparable from sloppiness and sometimes squalor.

The beauty of the island lies in its unspoiled exotic nature, which can be found only by going inland. And the further, the better landscapes... However, it is absolutely impossible for children without swimming in the sea or ocean.

Really nice beaches there are few on the island. And bathing on them does not at all coincide with our usual understanding of this process. Here, most likely, it looks like jumping on the waves, since most of the time Indian Ocean experiencing hot flashes. So it turns out that whether it is possible to go into the water at all or not depends on the schedule of the ebb and flow. We will have to lie in wait for the moment of the "golden mean", since during low tide the water completely exposes the shore and there is simply nowhere to swim. And going deeper is dangerous, there are coral reefs waiting there.

The best beaches in Bali for swimming with children

But it is not all that bad. There are a couple of excellent places that can meet all the requirements of restless parents.

Despite the fact that the closest city to the Bali airport is Kuta, it is worth immediately discarding the idea of ​​resting in this place. It's noisy, dirty and clean with a party profile.

It's almost always dirty on the Kuta beach

Huge waves always beat near the coast, and annoying traders are pretty tired with their harassment. In addition, Kuta is favorite place habitat of surfers. And if it's worth coming here, it's only for the incredibly fabulous crimson sunsets.

Absolutely all resorts, more or less adapted for children, are worth looking for on the southern Bukit Peninsula. The southern resort of Nusa Dua can offer the most impeccable conditions. This is a classic beach holiday tacitly labeled "elite".

Huge tourist complexes are built along the coast. Perhaps the most Russified place in the whole of Bali.

The resort is one of the few that can boast of a quiet coastline, golden sands, clear waters and a tranquil environment. Waves close to the coast are unprecedented here. Everything is neat and exquisitely beautiful: from trimmed green lawns to goldfish in artificial ponds. All in all, an ideal place for toddlers.

If we are talking about a vacation with a school-age child, it is quite possible to advise the fishing village of Jimbaran in the same place in the south of Bali. Jimbaran promotes chic relaxation with very little hint of waves combined with bodyboard lessons for teens.

Jimbaran is famous for its kids surf school

Walking along the beach at low tide, collecting intricate shells and watching the sea life scurrying back and forth is a fascinating activity. Moreover, Jimbaran is very close to the tourist mecca - Kuta.

Uluwatu is a picturesque paradise of great interest for its grotto. It is "swimming" only in the short hours of low tide, turning into one continuous pool with a maximum depth - a little less than human height.

Mysterious grotto on the beach "Uluwata"

An exciting spectacle for children - nimble crabs running along the slopes of the rocks.

One of the most beautiful beaches not only Bali, but the whole of Indonesia is considered a "Dreamland" near Ubud. It fully lives up to its name: a snow-white strip of the finest sand and transparent azure waters.

An incredibly fabulous lagoon surrounded by majestic cliffs. It is better to swim with children here in the interval between ebb and flow.

"Dreamland" "came off as if from advertising brochures - azure ocean waters and snow-white sand

If you have the opportunity to rent a car in Bali, be sure to go to Virgin Beach, which is located on the eastern coast of the island near the resort of Chandidas.

Beach "Virgin" in Bali is little known among tourists, which is a pity

This is an unknown place for tourists, but especially revered by the Balinese themselves and sophisticated connoisseurs of beach recreation. Unity with nature, granulated sugar, clear water and delicious seafood in the coastal restaurants.

Hotels or apartments?

There are very few oceanfront hotels in Bali. There is a special shuttle service from some hotels to the beaches.

But the true holiday format for Bali (and quite affordable) is a cozy villa overlooking the ocean.

In addition, it is very convenient: you can cook your own food and organize the home atmosphere familiar to your child.

What to see?

Bali is a child's paradise in terms of interesting excursion programs and entertainment. Two water parks "Waterbom" in Kuta

Waterpark "Waterboom" "on the island

and "New Kuta GREENPARK" near the beach "Dreamland". Be sure to visit "Monkey Forest" in Ubud, go to dolphin show in Lovina,

and if there is a desire, then go by boat to the ocean, where they float free. The safari park is also interesting Bali safari marine park,

"Bird Park" in Tamang Burung,

« Elephant Park» in the tarot. A popular excursion to the island. Serangan, where the turtle farm is located.

Both children and adults on about. Bali will get a lot of bright and unforgettable emotions

The island has few sandy beaches and many steep shores. An ordinary tourist with a child is not eager to go there, but we have found suitable resorts for families with children in Bali. We tell about the best beaches and hotels in 2020. Important nuances and tips for vacationers.

Not so long ago, the little-known island of Bali was a place of relaxation for hippies, and now it is a world exotic resort... The unique location between the two seas, ancient culture and picturesque nature attracts millions of tourists to the island every year, including those with children.

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The nuances of rest in Bali with a child

Housing. Bali has a good hotel base and a wide selection of private accommodation, all of which can be booked online. If you plan to vacation with children for more than 3 weeks, it is better to rent a house or villa. The houses are offered of different levels of comfort and cost, but they are all equipped with a kitchen, and if you wish, you can hire a housekeeper and even a nanny.

Food. There are inexpensive pizzerias and Chinese restaurants on the island.Rice with vegetables or chicken noodle soup can be ordered from local dishes - as a rule, children eat these dishes with pleasure. There are any food products in supermarkets, always fresh fruits and seafood, there are also French cheeses and crispy baguettes that are familiar to us.

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Transport rental. How is it - to relax on the island and not see the surroundings? After all, all the most interesting is outside the resort. Transport in Bali is easy to rent. Driving on the island, however, is challenging given the amount of traffic and congestion. But there are so many beautiful places that you want to show to children! Plus, it's quite affordable for the money.

Some parents vacationing in Bali with children rent a bike and just sit the child in front or between themselves, like a local. It is not safe. Better to rent a car. Find a rental car on Skyscanner Car Hire, which compares the prices of popular car rental services. Select a brand, and then specify where you want to take the car and where you will return it.

Beaches. There are not many good "children's beaches" - clean, shallow and safe - in Bali. The ocean is often worried, there are strong ebb and flow, because of which you have to choose the moment between them for swimming. It is simply impossible to swim during low tide, but you can wander around and see fish scurrying in the water and crawling crabs.

Entertainment. When the beach joys get bored, you can take a little look around: go to the Waterboom water park in Kuta, visit the Taro elephant park, the turtle farm and the famous Monkey Forest. If the child is already 6 years old, then you can send him to study at a children's surfing school.

When to go?

The island is warm all year round, but the rainy season lasts from December to March, and dry, comfortable weather sets in from mid-April to November. Daytime air temperature +28 ... + 30 ° С, at night +22 ... + 24 ° С, average water temperature + 28 ° С. Most rainfall occurs in the winter months from December to the end of February.

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The best beaches for kids in Bali

The largest number of family-friendly resorts are concentrated in the south of Bali. Nusa Dua considered a tourist reservation with decent sandy beaches and luxury hotels - this is the most popular resort for families with children.

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Best hotels in Bali for families with children - 2020

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Holidays in Bali with children: reviews of tourists

If you are afraid of acclimatization and change of food and water, then it is better to rent a house with a kitchen. Some even bring food with them, although such actions make sense if your child is a very big buckwheat fan.

Particular discomfort is caused by high humidity, in which scratches and abrasions do not heal well... Even ordinary mosquito bites, combed by a baby, turn into something frightening. Therefore, take repellents and a minimum supply with you.

When resting with children in Bali, use creams with the maximum level of UV protection and carry a bottle of water with you, because this amount of sun leads to burns and rapid loss of water. A big problem - kids do not tolerate long journeys around the island during excursions. Either refuse such trips around the island, or choose cloudy days.