Bali is the perfect place for a family vacation. While it may be one of the smaller islands in Indonesia, by no means is it limited in terms of family fun. Offering a wide range of activities and attractions, ranging from nature activities, animal parks, cultural parks, water parks and a number of other family activities, a holiday in Bali can be packed with experiences and adventures that are sure to keep every member of the family happy. Home to beautiful beaches, delicious food, fascinating culture, great weather and friendly locals, Bali has plenty to offer families looking to have an exciting and fun filled holiday with their kids, amidst some of the most beautiful and scenic surroundings. Listed below are some of the activities that come highly recommended on a family holiday in Bali.
Located within Bali’s biggest botanical garden, the Bali Tree Top Adventure is a fun family activity that will not only give kids a chance to climb, glide and swing through the air but it also gives parents the opportunity to get their adrenaline fix for the day, if they’re up for it. Home to six different circuits, stretching from tree to tree, with various obstacle courses, consisting of zip wires, cargo nets, suspended bridges and rope swings, Bali tree top adventure, has courses to suit all ages and levels of agility. Families looking for adventure in Bali will definitely find plenty to do while at the park, swinging and gliding through the various circuits, visitors will want to spend at least a couple of hours in the park trying out all the different circuits if possible.
A trip to Bali Safari and Marine Park is sure to get the kids excited and keep them entertained for hours. Things to do and see at the park include; many species of wild animals, night safari, freshwater aquarium, feeding displays, dolphin shows, elephant rides and shows, cultural shows and more. The highlight of the night safari is however, the 20 minute safari journey in the tram that gets adults and kids up-close to hundreds of animals and visitors get to journey through and experience the African Savannah. With guaranteed adventure and loads of fun activities to enjoy, a visit to Bali Safari and Marine Park is a must include in the itinerary when visiting the island with kids..
A popular holiday activity in Bali is spending time at a water park since it is a fun way to get away from the Bali heat. Cooling off at the Watrerbom Water Park is possibly on most tourist’s must-do list while in Bali. Waterbom is not only the islands first but is also the largest water park and with over 22 different rides housed within the park, visitors are sure to find plenty to keep them busy the entire day. For those spending a whole day at the park, renting a gazebo might be a good idea. Aside from splashing and sliding down in its numerous pools and water slides, visitors can also go crazy on all the rides on offer. A must not miss for the adrenaline junkies is to ride on the Climax. Featuring a wide array of rides along with several, pools, slides, restaurants, a water play area for little kids, fish spa and more, Waterbom Water Park has something for everyone and is definitely worth a visit.
This lush green forest, home to over 600 monkeys is a must visit, to see monkeys in the wild. Visitors can walk through the forest and observe the monkeys and even feed them if they are brave enough. Bananas can be purchased at the entrance, as feeding the monkeys is part of the thrill of a visit to Monkey Forest. However carrying food in the pockets or backpacks might not be a wise, as these monkeys tend to jump on people carrying food!
Other places worth visiting in Bali with family include the Bali Zoo and Bali Bird Park, while activities that would be fun for the entire family are rafting, biking or hiking the Bali back roads, learning a traditional craft and attending a cookery class. For those looking to enjoy a relaxing holiday at one of the many resorts in Bali, finding activities to keep their kids entertained will not be a problem as several resorts on the island offer loads of fun filled activities within their premises. Families will also find many themed restaurants in Bali that kids will enjoy..
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