Are you planning to take your kids on Holiday to Bali? Well, Bali is not merely fun for adults but for children as well. They can also enjoy Bali since the island has a lot of exciting places for them.
There are many types of holiday activities that are suitable for children in Bali like learning to surf, having an outdoor adventure at Treetop Adventure Park, watching and playing with birds, learning to make ceramic and much more. Your children will definitely love doing all those activities. The activities are not merely for fun but also education. They will be able to learn many things while having fun at the same time.
To make it easier for you to find suitable holiday activities for children in Bali, we compiled a list of the most popular children’s holiday activities in Bali.
Learn about Birds in Bali Bird Park
At Bali Bird Park, your children can see birds and reptiles. Visiting Bali Bird Park as the choice for your holiday is perfect for the whole family, especially for children. Here, the children can learn about bird species that usually can only be seen on television.
The area of Bali Bird Park is approximately two hectares with a beautiful garden. This bird park has approximately one thousand exotic bird species, both from Indonesia and from all over the world. There are several species of birds that roam freely and some are being put in captivity. In addition to birds, the children can also see reptile species on the Bali Bird Park, such as Komodo, Python snakes, Turtles, and Crocodiles.
Location: Jalan Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir Singapadu, Batubulan, Gianjar, Bali.
Opening hour: Every day from Monday to Sunday and start at 09.00 A.M. until 17.30 P.M.
Ticket Price: Children’s Entrance Ticket IDR. 75,000, Adult IDR 140,000
Outdoor adventure in Bali Treetop Adventure Park
It is undeniable that Ulun Danu Temple, Beratan Bedugul Lake is a favorite destination for tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. The uniqueness of the location of the Ulun Danu Beratan temple that looks floating above the lake water surface and cool air makes Ulun Danu Berug Bedugul temple always crowded with the coming tourists from all over the world. Next to the Ulun Danu Beratan Bedugul temple, there is a tourist attraction on the Bali botanical garden.
In Bali’s botanical gardens, you and your children can see a very beautiful garden and a large tree towering. Besides being able to see views of the garden and large trees, there are also activities that visitors can do in Bali Treetop Adventure Park.
Bali Treetop Adventure Park is an outdoor playground and its location is inside the Bedugul Botanical Garden area. At Bali Treetop Adventure Park, you and your children can try the swing that is attached tall trees. There are many types of outdoor games at Bali Treetop Adventure Park and suit the age criteria of participants.
When trying all the activities at Bali Treetop Adventure Park, guides always accompany you and your children to show you how to get past obstacles or help in using security equipment.
Location: Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden, Bedugul Bali
Opening hour: Every day from Monday to Sunday and start at 08.30 A.M. until 18.00 P.M.
Ticket Price: IDR 170,000 (adult) and IDR 120,000 (child)
Become an explorer in Mandapa
Is your child full of curiosity? The newest program in Mandapa, called Mini Explorers, is suitable for their needs. Your child will carry out various activities that make her or him feel like an explorer at Mandapa Camp, which also has organic garden facilities, kid’s hut, and educational plantations.
Here, your child can care for chickens, cows, rabbits, ducks, harvest and try various vegetables directly, learn about the benefits of vegetables for health and cook them, learn to do some yoga poses, and make their own herbal drinks called jamu.
Everything is done in a Balinese-style cottage set in the landscape of rice fields and mountains in Ubud.
Location: Ritz Carlton Bali, Jl. Kedewatan, Banjar Kedewatan, in Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
Ticket price: for more information about the ticket price and the activities, you can contact Ritz-Carlton Bali
Learn to paint on Jenggala Ceramics
Jenggala offers a special Paint a Pot program. The program begins with mugs, bowls, plates, and plain ceramic cups that can be chosen freely by your child. Then the Jenggala staff will guide them to first sketch the drawing.
Next, each child is given the opportunity to devote his or her creativity to using various kinds of drawing tools such as stencils and sponges. Finished with coloring, these ceramics are going to be burned and dried for four to five days. Once the whole process is finished, your child can take home his or her creation.
Location: Jl. Uluwatu II, Jimbaran, Bali 80361
Open: Every day, 08:00 A.M.- 16:00 P.M.
African Safari Tour at Bali Safari & Marine Park
Bali Safari & Marine Park, as the name suggests, is a park with a safari-like concept in Africa. Your family will be invited to tour the park by using open cars with protectors, to watch various animals from various places around the world. No need to go all the way to Africa to safari in the wild.
For your child, this can be exciting experience because he or she can see exotic animals typical of Indonesia and several other countries. But if you want to give a much more solid impression, .you and your child can join the Bali Night Safari which is done at night.
Location: Jl. Prof. Bypass Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, Gianyar, Bali 80551
Open: Every day, 9:00 A.M – 17:00 P.M.
Ticket price: entrance ticket for adults IDR 150,000/person, children IDR 135,000/person
Surf at New Kuta Green Park Pecatu
New Kuta Green Park is as another option for water playgrounds. The atmosphere is also as exciting as other places and there are also many choices for the slide and ride. There is a paintball arena.
One of the most interesting in New Kuta Green Park Pecatu is the wave pool. If the weather is good, you and your child can ‘surf’ here, but for the safety reason, just floating and enjoying the artificial waves is already a pleasant sensation.
Location: Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Pecatu, Kuta Sel., Badung Regency, Bali
Opening hours: Every day, starting at 09.00 A.M. to 18.00 P.M.
Ticket price: entrance ticket for adults IDR 130,000/person, children IDR 100,000/person
Enjoy the Games in Waterboom Bali
Waterboom Bali is one of the choices of water sport activities that are suitable for children. But this famous tourist attraction is quite expensive. This is because Waterboom Bali is designed exclusively.
Children can play in various international standard water game facilities. In addition to children’s water games, there are also dining facilities and also a spa for adults.
Location: Jalan Kartika, Tuban, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali
Ticket price: IDR 310,000 (adult) and IDR 265,000 (children)
Opening hours: 9:00 to 18:00 WITA
Get Connected with the Turtle in Turtle Island
If you have visited Tanjung Benoa, perhaps the name Turtle Island is familiar to the ears. Yes, Turtle Island can indeed be visited. You just need to cross from Tanjung Benoa using local tour boat.
Children can be invited to Turtle Island to enjoy animal education tours. Although it is not as exclusive as a zoo or a safari park, Turtle Island can be a great alternative for learning about the animal.
Location: Tanjung Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali
Ticket price: IDR 10,000 per person
The price for boat ticket: IDR 350,000 per capacity of 10 people
Location: Jalan Kartika, Tuban, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali
Be One with Nature in Bali Green Camp
Green Camp is located in Abiansemal, Badung Regency. This tourist spot offers educational tours that can teach your children about nature. By taking one of the packages provided by the Green Camp, you and your family can enjoy a beautiful rural atmosphere, learn about agriculture, learn about Balinese culture and play exciting games.
Location: Sibangkaja, Abiansemal 80352, Bali
Opening hour: 09.00 A.M. – 15.00 P.M.
Ticket price: for more information, you can visit greencampbali.com
Meet Beautiful Butterfly in Kemenuh Butterfly Park
The location of Kemenuh Butterfly Park is in Sukawati in Gianyar Regency. This park has the view of rice fields and a tropical environment. This butterfly park has the concepts of conservation, education, and attraction. Visiting this park, visitors can see directly the pupa or cocoon space hanging from a room and if you are lucky you can witness how the pupa turns into a beautiful butterfly. It’s fun activities for the family.
Location: Jalan Raya Kemenuh, Desa Kemenuh, Kecamatan Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
Opening hour: 08.30 A.M. – 17.30 P.M.
Ticket price: regular ticket for adult IDR 100,000 and children IDR 50,000.
The above information will help you answer the question about the best thing to do with kid in Bali when you plan to visit Bali for your family vacation. You and your children will have a whole lot of fun this holiday because Bali and its tourist attractions will never disappoint you and your family.