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⛩️ Sacred Sanctuaries & Natural Wonders

The Iconic Landmarks of Bali

Centuries of living culture, sacred temples, and dramatic volcanic landscapes.

Immerse yourself in centuries of living culture and dramatic island terrain. Explore sacred water temples, cascading jungle waterfalls, and emerald volcanic valleys—complete with authentic visitor etiquette and exceptional nearby stays.

Explore Bali's Landmarks

Discover sacred temples, waterfalls, coastal landmarks, and cultural villages
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Showing 96 Curated Landmarks & Heritage Sanctuaries
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Taman Sari Waterfall & Natural Pool
waterfall
$1.12
📍 Ubud, Gianyar ⛰️ 190m

Taman Sari Waterfall & Natural Pool

A scenic two-tiered wide curtain cascade emptying into a spacious, swimmable natural rock pool surrounded by lush jungle foliage in Bakbakan village.

Grab/Gojek OK Drone Permitted Grade: Easy
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Tegalalang Rice Terraces
rice terrace
$1.40
📍 Ubud, Gianyar ⛰️ 480m

Tegalalang Rice Terraces

Dramatic valley of undulating terraced rice paddies dotted with palm trees, giant jungle swings, and artisanal cafes.

⚠️ Red Zone Pickup Ban Drone Permitted Grade: Moderate
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Tegenungan & Blangsinga Waterfall
waterfall
$1.12
📍 Ubud, Gianyar ⛰️ 80m

Tegenungan & Blangsinga Waterfall

Dramatic 25-meter rushing cascade spilling into an expansive jungle river canyon just south of Ubud, featuring scenic cliffside day clubs and riverbed bathing pools.

Grab/Gojek OK Drone Permitted Grade: Moderate
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Thomas Beach (Pantai Thomas)
beach landmark
Free Access
📍 Uluwatu, Badung ⛰️ 4m

Thomas Beach (Pantai Thomas)

A tranquil, secluded crescent of soft white sand tucked between Padang Padang and Suluban, offering uncrowded sunbathing and gentle turquoise waves.

Grab/Gojek OK Drone Permitted Grade: Moderate
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Tirta Gangga Water Palace
cultural village
$2.80
📍 Amed, Karangasem ⛰️ 350m

Tirta Gangga Water Palace

Former royal water garden featuring stepped fountain pools, stepping stones flanked by giant koi fish, and ornate Balinese sculptures.

🚫 No Grab/Gojek Zone Drone Permitted Grade: Easy
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Tukad Cepung Cave Waterfall
waterfall
$1.12
📍 Ubud, Bangli ⛰️ 380m

Tukad Cepung Cave Waterfall

Subterranean waterfall nestled inside a dramatic open-roof cave where midday sunbeams pierce mist like celestial spotlights.

🚫 No Grab/Gojek Zone Grade: Moderate
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Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
cultural village
Free Access
📍 Ubud, Gianyar ⛰️ 220m

Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Agung)

The ancestral royal seat of the Sukawati dynasty and the living cultural heart of Ubud, renowned for traditional Balinese architecture, stone carvings, and nightly Legong dance dramas.

⚠️ Red Zone Pickup Ban Grade: Easy
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USAT Liberty Shipwreck & Coral Gardens
beach landmark
$2.80
📍 Amed, Karangasem

USAT Liberty Shipwreck & Coral Gardens

A world-renowned 125-meter WWII United States Army transport shipwreck resting on a black volcanic sand reef just 30 meters offshore, teeming with coral and marine life.

🚫 No Grab/Gojek Zone Drone Permitted Grade: Easy
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Yeh Hoo Waterfall (Jatiluwih)
waterfall
$0.56
📍 Ubud, Tabanan ⛰️ 690m

Yeh Hoo Waterfall (Jatiluwih)

A hidden natural plunge pool and scenic mountain cascade fed by pristine subak irrigation springs directly beneath the UNESCO Jatiluwih rice terraces.

🚫 No Grab/Gojek Zone Drone Permitted Grade: Easy
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Atuh Beach & Thousand Islands Viewpoint
beach landmark
$1.40
📍 Nusa Penida, Klungkung ⛰️ 95m

Atuh Beach & Thousand Islands Viewpoint

Panoramic clifftop viewpoint overlooking scattered karst sea-pinnacles (Pulau Seribu) and the famed Molenteng Tree House (Rumah Pohon).

🚤 Sanur Boat Required Drone Permitted Grade: Moderate
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Banjar Natural Hot Springs (Air Panas Banjar)
cultural village
$2.52
📍 Lovina, Buleleng ⛰️ 150m

Banjar Natural Hot Springs (Air Panas Banjar)

Century-old natural sulfuric hot spring pools set in tropical gardens, pouring from carved stone naga dragon mouths at a therapeutic 38°C.

🚫 No Grab/Gojek Zone Grade: Easy
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Batuan Village & Classical Art Heritage
cultural village
$1.68
📍 Ubud, Gianyar ⛰️ 120m

Batuan Village & Classical Art Heritage

A living gallery of classical Balinese painting and carving traditions, where the Batuan style of ink and tempera painting was born in the 1930s through collaboration between Dutch artist Walter Spies and local masters.

Grab/Gojek OK Sarong Required Drone Permitted Grade: Easy
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Bayung Gede Ancient Highland Village
cultural village
$2.80
📍 Ubud, Bangli ⛰️ 1050m

Bayung Gede Ancient Highland Village

One of Bali's most ancient Bali Aga highland settlements, preserving pre-Hindu Austronesian customs, communal longhouses, and ancestral rites in its original mountaintop setting above Lake Batur.

🚫 No Grab/Gojek Zone Sarong Required Grade: Easy
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Brahmavihara Arama Buddhist Monastery
temple
$1.12
📍 Lovina, Buleleng ⛰️ 300m

Brahmavihara Arama Buddhist Monastery

Bali’s largest Buddhist monastery, featuring orange roof pavilions, peaceful meditation lawns, and a miniature replica of Borobudur.

🚫 No Grab/Gojek Zone Sarong Required Grade: Easy
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Campuhan Ridge Walk
cultural village
Free Access
📍 Ubud, Gianyar ⛰️ 280m

Campuhan Ridge Walk

Scenic 2km paved walking trail along a breezy mountain crest between the Sungai Wos rivers, framed by rolling green valleys.

Grab/Gojek OK Drone Permitted Grade: Easy
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Celuk Gold & Silver Artisan Village
cultural village
Free Access
📍 Ubud, Gianyar ⛰️ 95m

Celuk Gold & Silver Artisan Village

Bali's renowned gold and silver filigree capital, where hereditary Pande smith families have crafted intricate hand-wrought jewelry for royal courts and devotional offerings for centuries.

Grab/Gojek OK Drone Permitted Grade: Easy
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Gitgit Waterfall
waterfall
$1.12
📍 Lovina, Buleleng ⛰️ 500m

Gitgit Waterfall

Bali’s first celebrated tourist waterfall, tumbling 35 meters down a rocky precipice surrounded by clove and coffee plantations.

🚫 No Grab/Gojek Zone Drone Permitted Grade: Easy
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Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
temple
$2.80
📍 Ubud, Gianyar ⛰️ 160m

Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)

Archaeological hermitage featuring a menacing demonic face carved into solid rock, leading into a T-shaped meditation chamber.

Grab/Gojek OK Sarong Required Grade: Easy
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