If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking, yes, Bali is a mecca for surfers and a romantic haven for couples to enjoy sunsets, but hey, what could my kids do?
Luckily for you, Bali is in fact the perfect destination for the whole family, young and old. From splashing around in a water park to swinging through the jungle treetops, there exist an endless array of activities and adventures that the entire family can undertake together.
Come with us as we locate 5 of the best kid-friendly activities in Bali!
1. Waterbom
Rated as Asia’s best waterpark multiple years in a row by Tripadvisor, Waterbom is a guaranteed fun-filled day for kids and parents both. The young ones brave enough can choose between the most extreme of water slides while you chill out in the lazy river or at the sunken pool bar.
The venue’s range of food is impressive, with stalls offering everything from gourmet burgers and sandwiches to freshly blended fruit juices and hot churros, all at very reasonable prices and deliverable right to your cabana. What we like: their barcode bracelets make it easy to purchase items, food and drinks without the fuss of cash. Load it up with money upon arrival and store your wallet away for the day.
Price: US$21 (children) & US$33 (Adult)
Location: Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
2. Elephant Safari Park & Lodge
Get up close and personal with Indo elephants! A beautiful conservation park in Ubud, Elephant Safari Park & Lodge was created for the refuge of Sumatran elephants whose natural habitat has been destroyed. Kids will no doubt find the chance to ride, swim, feed and be close with these gentle giants a once in a lifetime experience. There are about 30 elephants here, with very knowledgeable and gracious caretakers acting as your personal mahouts (guides).
For a unique visit, opt for their evening safari where you are taken for an elephant ride through the jungle and under the stars, followed by an outside dinner and talent show.
If you’re not staying in Ubud, this park is still accessible by an hour and a half drive from Seminyak.
Price: US$49 (children) & US$73 (Adult) with elephant ride. Admission includes transport, buffet lunch and show.
Location: Jalan Elephant Park Taro, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
3. Craft Classes
Impressed by the art of the local craftsman you see? Take a lesson during your stay in Bali to learn the mastery of their techniques. A variety of classes exist for the whole family, including how to make silver, Batik fabric, daily offerings and fruit carvings.
See our recommendations below for which ones are worth a try:
- Silversmithing at Studio Perak
- Batik and offering making at Nirvana Batik
- Ceramics at Sari Api Ceramics Studio
- Carving at WS Art Studio
4. Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Get off the ground and swing through the trees of the Balinese jungle! At Bali Treetop Adventure Park, you and your kids get to be completely hands on as you zipline, rope walk, climb through obstacle courses and do the flying fox throughout Bali’s largest botanical garden.
There are 7 circuits and 72 challenges available to guests to take part in, taking about 2.5 hours to complete. Each of these courses have been color coded to cater to participants of all ages. For families with young kids, try out the Squirrel Yellow Circuit, which is carefully designed for young children from ages 4 to 6.
Located in Bedugul about an hour and a half from your Seminyak villas, this park upholds to the highest safety standards so parents can rest assured watching their monkeys fly from treetop to treetop.
Price: US$14 (children 12 and under) US$21 (Adult) Family packages are available
Location: Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia
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5. Surf Lessons
Where better to learn how to surf than in the waters of Bali? With a community of world-class surfers living here on the island, there is no shortage of enthusiastic professionals to teach your little one the techniques behind catching a wave.
We recommend taking a class or two with a surf school to start out, where you will be provided with a board, teacher and photos of you as a wave rider. The reliable waves of Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu and Sanur tend to be where most companies hold lessons for beginners.
Price: US$35 and up
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