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Our most recommended Bali Family-friendly activities

Ayung River: All Inclusive Rafting Adventure

1. Ayung River: All Inclusive Rafting Adventure

Try out white water rafting in Ayung River with a guide, while soaking up the gorgeous surroundings. Opt for a hotel pickup and travel in air-conditioned comfort to the rafting point. Change into rafting clothes and equipment and set off on your exhilarating adventure. Recharge with a delicious buffet meal. Start at a traditional wantilan (Balinese pavilion). Set in the middle of green rice fields overlooking the breathtaking Abang mountain, this lobby is your first stop of the day. Get briefed by your guide to set off on a safe and fun rafting trip. Start your rafting adventure on Ayung River, the longest river on the island of Bali. Navigate class 2 rapids that sometimes rise to class 4 during the rainy season. Experience the natural scenery, wildlife, and exotic plants of Bali along the way. After working up an appetite, treat yourself to a buffet lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Ayung Valley.

Bali: 1-Day Instant Entry Ticket to Waterbom Bali

2. Bali: 1-Day Instant Entry Ticket to Waterbom Bali

Enter Waterbom Bali and notice as the ambient temperature drop by more than 10 degrees, providing some relief from the heat of the rest of the island. With your day pass, experience a range of slides suitable for all ages from extreme thrillseekers to the kiddy slides, all designed, constructed, and maintained by international consultants. Beyond the slides, discover a range of activities and services including the FlowRider stationary wave and extensive day spa offerings for a bit of indulgence. If you’re feeling hungry or thirsty, try one of the many restaurants or quality vendors stationed throughout the park. Stroll through Waterbom’s lush gardens and relax in the shade of a gazebo to enjoy a more leisurely day. Enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of the park which is comprised of more than 50 percent green space, incorporating a number of endangered native species.

Elephant Care Experience with Mud Bath at Bali Zoo

3. Elephant Care Experience with Mud Bath at Bali Zoo

This experience will allow you to get down and dirty with friendly Sumatran elephants while also discovering all about their behaviour and lifestyle from the experienced mahout handlers. You’ll learn interesting facts on why you find elephants basking in mud during summer months. Following hotel pickup, you will arrive at Kampung Sumatra at Bali Zoo to receive a brief introduction to the program while enjoying a complimentary snack and coffee or tea. Meet your English-speaking mahout who will tell you about the gentle giants you’re about to meet, provide information about the elephants' behaviour, how to take care of them, and answer any questions you might have. You will be provided with a selection of fruit for feeding them and then proceed to the river bank where you’ll be introduced to the free-roaming elephants and have a chance to play, feed, and interact with them. After that, you and the elephants will walk to play in the mud and sand spa. With a generous mix of earth, water, and fun, you get covered in mud along with your new elephant friends who love getting dirty. During this time, you will have a chance to observe their behaviour. Eventually you’ll walk with the elephants down to the nearby River Wos to join them for a splash, bathe, and scrub down. Then you’ll return to the zoo for a shower and change followed by a relaxing lunch until noon. You’ll be free to explore the rest of the zoo and the collection of over 300 rare and exotic animals including rare and endangered species such as the Komodo Dragon, Sumatran Tiger, Orang Utan, and Bali Starling. This experience is designed to not only enlighten you on the behaviour of these magnificent mammals, but also leave you fulfilled having participated in one of the most unique outdoor adventures you will have during your stay in Bali whether visiting as a couple or the entire family. Optional upgrade your experience with breakfast with our adorable Orangutan at their playground. Breakfast in the zoo might be a common thing, but breakfast with Orangutan? That would be one kind of an experience!. The first in Indonesia, Bali Zoo launched a unique Breakfast with Orangutan experience. Now, guests are not only able to enjoy breakfast like a king, but also with kings of the jungle: Orangutans.

From Bali: 3 Snorkeling Spots Tour to Lembongan and Penida

4. From Bali: 3 Snorkeling Spots Tour to Lembongan and Penida

Snorkel through the colorful underwater worlds of the islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida on this guided tour from selected locations in Bali. Use high-quality gear to search for marine life and kayak through mangroves. Enjoy a delicious beachside lunch buffet.  Following pickup from your accommodation in Bali or meet at the ferry office (depending on option selected), journey across the water to the islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida to experience some of the most diverse coral reefs on the planet. Meet a snorkeling guide who will help you with all the necessary equipment. Flotation devices can be provided for people not comfortable in the water so that everyone can discover the pristine corals and enjoy the warm waters that are home to schools of brightly colored fish. Look for resident emperor angelfish, parrotfish, moray eels, and sea turtles. The specially designated snorkeling areas make for a safe and enjoyable activity for all ages. Visit Crystal Bay, and Gamat Bay, famous for its sprawling coral garden and light currents. The exact snorkel spots visited will depend on the conditions. Feast on a delicious beachside lunch and take a mangrove tour by kayak to experience the scenery from a different perspective. If the weather and water conditions are ok, you'll also have a chance to visit Manta Bay.

Bali Zoo: Breakfast with the Orangutans

5. Bali Zoo: Breakfast with the Orangutans

Make your way to Bali Zoo (or book the optional hotel pick-up and benefit from transportation to the wildlife sanctuary) and then enjoy the most important meal of the day with an adorable orangutan in their playground! Take part in the first experience of its kind in Indonesia as you breakfast like a king. Held in the Gayo Restaurant at Kampung Sumatra, the breakfast with the playful orangutans includes assorted tropical fruits or fruit juice, freshly baked bread and optional main course choices such as fried rice, buttermilk pancakes, classic cereals and more. End your morning with a cup of Balinese coffee or warm English breakfast tea for the perfect ending to your breakfast quest. Optional upgrade your experience with the Elephant Mud Fun, which allows getting down and dirty with our friendly Sumatran elephants while discovering all about their behavior and lifestyle from our experienced mahout handlers. You’ll learn interesting facts such as, it is very common to find elephants basking in mud during the summer months because their high body temperature generates a great deal of metabolic heat. And with no sweat glands to relieve their internal thermometers they rely on mud to stay cool and protect themselves from the heat of the sun because even though their hide looks tough, elephants can actually get sunburned.

Ubud: Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace & Tanah Lot Private Tour

6. Ubud: Monkey Forest, Rice Terrace & Tanah Lot Private Tour

After a morning pickup at your hotel, head to your first stop, a Batuan traditional Balinese house, located in the Gianyar regency. Follow your guide to a typical local home. Admire Balinese architecture – a compound with several buildings – and learn the importance of each part. Then journey to the Tegallalang rice fields of Ubud, famous for its beautiful scenery of rice paddies and the traditional subak irrigation system. Get a stunning view of the rice terraces on the slopes of the hills across the valley, and enjoy the cool and breezy climate. Next, visit a coffee plantation to learn about the famous luwak coffee. Discover how the farmers collect the still-intact beans from the forest floor and clean, roast, and grind them. Study the entire process of making the unusual brew, and get a chance to try some other coffees, tea, and cocoa drinks. Continue to Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Ubud) and see one of the area's most prominent monuments. Constructed in traditional Balinese style, the palace has been well-preserved by Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel's heirs. Marvel at the gardens and the banyan tree that provides shelter from the heat. Afterward, make your way to Sacred Monkey Forest and discover the home of around 200 monkeys in Ubud. Believed by the locals to be "God's Guard of the Dalem Agung Temple," the long-tailed macaques dwell in certain areas and can often be seen on the roads.  End your tour at Tanah Lot Temple, known for its enchanting seaside setting and sunset views. Look at the ancient Hindu shrine, perched in the crashing waves, and watch the sun melt over the horizon. Then, travel back to your hotel or accommodation.

Bali Zoo Entrance Ticket

7. Bali Zoo Entrance Ticket

Encounter animals from around the world with an entrance ticket to Bali Zoo. Get up close and personal with wildlife and see animals in their own habitats. General entrance to Bali Zoo includes access to the aquatic playground of Miniapolis Jungle Waterplay, where the kids can cool down with a splash around in the pools. Discover 8 hectares of lush tropical gardens and come face-to-face with white tigers, Sumatra Tiger, orangutans, Komodo dragons, cassowaries and many other exotic creatures from Indonesia and the world. Optional enhance the once in a liftime experience with breakfast with our adorable king of the jungle Orangutan at their playground. Or having mud fun to play with gentle elephants in our natural mud pool. The elephants will share special moments with you while they roll around in the water and cool themselves off on a remarkable bath.

Bali: Finns Bali Day Pass

8. Bali: Finns Bali Day Pass

Enjoy entrance to 2 of Bali's premier venues, Finns Recreation Club and Finns Beach Club. You will have the option to start your day at the fitness center, where you will be free to use the equipment and receive a class. If you would prefer to use a tennis court, make sure to ask the receptionist for assistance in checking the availability. Following this, prepare to get wet and have fun at Splash Water Park by trying all the world-class water slides. Later, finish your day at Finns Beach Club at sunset, where a valet team will drop you at the venue. Once there, simply present your ticket, after which you can enjoy the sunset by relaxing on a day bed.

Langudu: Horse Riding on the Beach and in the Rice Fields

9. Langudu: Horse Riding on the Beach and in the Rice Fields

Experience the natural beauty of Bali from the back of a horse. A horse will be selected to suit your riding ability and you’ll receive basic instruction before heading out. An experienced groom will ride with you through lush green rice fields, where little has changed over the centuries. Continue from the village to Pig Stone Beach. The rides are suitable for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider.

Finns Bali: Super Fun Pass

10. Finns Bali: Super Fun Pass

Upgrade your Bali vacation with fun, fitness activities, and some well-deserved relaxation at the island's premier entertainment and sporting venue. Book your very own "Super Fun Pass", and brace yourself for a luxurious "staycation". You will discover world-class facilities and amenities, including the Splash Waterpark, Finns Beach Club, Strike Ten Pin Bowling, and Bounce Trampoline Center, among many others. Bring your family and friends for a fun-packed day out in the paradise-like island, as Finns Bali has everything you can ask for. You can enjoy aquatic adventures and thrill-seeking slides at the Splash Waterpark, or challenge yourself on aiming for the highest jump at Bounce Bali, Bali's first trampoline center open for all ages. You can try your luck with a game of bowling at the Strike Ten Pin Bowling, and perhaps spend the rest of the day basking in the tropics at the Finns Beach Club. Whatever you and your family seek, you will be sure to find it at this exciting, all-inclusive venue.

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The park is small enough to be manageable for kids of all sizes. The staff are excellent. The daily program is very well considered so we were able to see a variety of shows and tour the part, all in a single visit.

What a fabulous and unique learning experience to get a glimpse into handmade craft from a master using only the tools he does was, for me, amazing. I helped make a turtle, and I will treasure the experience.

So much fun, but beware of the stairs. I am young, active, and relatively in shape, and I was absolutely dead climbing up the stairs at the end of the rafting adventure.

It was a successful morning. Super nice guide and lots of fun. We felt comfortable and safe throughout. We would do the tour again and again

Excellent service. I highly reccomend get your guide!

Palace Versailles is where I spent my birthday. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for a wonderful all day adventure.