Bali, the last Indonesian bastion of Hinduism, welcomes visitors with open arms, serenely embracing its little paradise, amidst postcard-perfect landscapes and the preservation of its traditions.
This trip will leave you with an impression of gentleness, refinement, and a refined lifestyle, thanks to the kindness of its inhabitants, who are always ready to share their experiences. Despite the tourist appeal of the south coast, crowded with resorts and attracting night owls from Kuta to Seminyak, you'll find pleasure in walking along the endless beach and enjoying a freshly cut pineapple. It will be easy to escape the frenetic scooter traffic to reach the temples.
Built in the 16th century on a wave-battered rock, Tanah Lot takes on a mystical atmosphere at nightfall, while at Uluwatu, the kecak, a performance combining song, theater, and dance, recounts the story of Prince Rama. Near this sanctuary of the sea gods, sunsets over water churned by impressive waves—a delight for experienced surfers on this cliff-lined coast—will leave an indelible memory.
After a surprising avocado juice topped with chocolate enjoyed in an unmissable warung (modest family-run restaurant), departure for Ubud, the cultural and artistic heart of the island.
Following the curves of the rice paddies, you'll have time to savor the delicious bebek betutu (a specialty of stuffed duck cooked in a banana leaf), and stop in Tampaksiring to purify yourself at the sacred springs of Tirta Empul, before reaching Lake Batur. The lake takes its name from the volcano that overlooks it, Mount Agung, the home of the Balinese gods, which rises to over 3,000 meters.
From its summit, one can't help but dream of further discoveries: the outrigger canoes of Amed's fishermen resting on the black sand, the lush Sidemen Valley, or the multicolored seabed. The latter would provide a good excuse to end one's stay on the wilder islands just a short distance away, Nusa Penida and its smaller sister Nusa Lembongan, to encounter manta rays and the equally impressive sunfish known as Mola mola…
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