Bali with children: the best beaches and entertainment. In Bali with a small child - first impressions When is it better to go to Bali with a child

Luxury Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali is located 30 minutes drive from international airport Ngurah Rai. Kuta, Legian and Seminyak are a 45-minute drive away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a personal safe, tea/coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub and free toiletries.

This family resort offers a wide range of free entertainment for young travelers, including a 12-meter slide in the pool with fresh water And Westin Kids Club. Situated in a quiet corner of the garden, shaded by tropical greenery, the Kids Club is more than just a play area for children. The Westin Kids Club is an interactive environment where children can participate in fun, games and learning activities under constant supervision.

Westin Kids Club allows parents to enjoy a well-deserved rest while maintaining peace of mind. If parents know that their children are being cared for by professionals and are safe, they have the opportunity to engage in some form of adult recreation - yoga, cycling and sailing.

Children's area - welcomes children from 2 to 4 years old accompanied by an adult. This staff-supervised area for little ones includes a shaded play area with slides, swings, ride-on cars and many other great toys. For quiet indoor activities, there are play tables, LEGO sets and educational toys for young children. There's also a selection of bunk beds and huge floor pillows for kids to settle into when they want to take a nap.

Children's area - a spacious outdoor play area designed for children from 4 to 12 years old. There are many fun games and activities on offer such as face painting, pizza making, kite making, fishing, movie nights, star gazing and much more.

The newly opened Teen Zone is a place where teenagers 12 years and older can have an interesting time. This simple room features comfortable cushioned armchairs and personal window seats with Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation PS2 consoles. This specially equipped area has computers with Internet connections, a well-stocked library and a home cinema with a wide selection of films.

A five-star resort located in a tropical oasis of 5 hectares among luxurious exotic plants in one of famous resorts Tanjung Benoa, very close to marine species sports and 20 minutes drive from the international airport. This perfect place for family and active rest on the island of Bali.

For guests traveling with children, Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali offers daily entertaining, active and educational games - competitions on children's buggy boats, Balinese dance lessons, decorative painting on banana leaves and much more.

The resort offers 2 children's playgrounds and the Bamboo Children's Club for our little guests aged 3 to 13 years. Under the supervision of experienced and attentive nannies, your children will not be bored!

InterContinental Bali Resort Situated on the pristine and serene sands of the crescent-shaped Jimbaran Bay, overlooking the calm azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The calmly lapping waters of the bay invite early morning walks, family relaxation on the soft sand and activities aquatic species sports

Planet Trekkers Club – special child Center for young hotel guests aged 4 to 12 years. The club maintains a dynamic, fun and caring atmosphere, and children can interact with other young travelers.

The Planet Trekkers club is organized as a mini-resort for children with constant supervision and security, ample space for age-appropriate entertainment and fun indoor and outdoor activities with cultural elements.

Interior club equipped with air conditioning and an interactive workstation for arts and crafts, an Internet cave where children can use the computer and play games on Wii and Play Station consoles under supervision, a soft reading corner and a huge library of DVDs DVDs of movies and board games, as well as a plasma TV and CD player. Outside, children can enjoy a playground with swings, slides and ladders, a small basketball court and a fully supervised 10m Anak-Anak children's pool.

Planet Trekkers is an exclusive children's club in Bali offering a wide range of daily activities tailored for two age groups: Mini (4-7 years old) and Maxi (8-12 years old). Children from the Mini and Maxi groups participate in a variety of mind-expanding activities that introduce them to the cultural and artistic heritage of Bali. They make kites, dress up in costumes, dance, play music and learn Bahasa Indonesian. Children can also go on a bike tour of the resort, learn to cook with the chef and take part in morning yoga classes. The concept of conservation is based on the theme of saving green sea turtles and helps to strengthen children's understanding of this need. During these activities, children feed fish, attend art classes using recycled materials, actively interact with the Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Center where they learn more about the rare species that live in the seas of Indonesia, and also participate in the resort's release program to the freedom of turtles on Jimbaran beach.

SPECIAL ADVANTAGES OF THE CLUB:

• Extended opening hours from 9:00 to 22:00 every day and reasonable prices including healthy food.
• Professional nanny services for children under four years of age.
• A female team of club teachers and rescuers specializing in child care and first aid.
• Modern security system with video surveillance.
• Parent notification system for complete peace of mind.
• A unique theme of nature protection.
• Traditional Balinese activities that children can take part in include kite making, local crafts, and learning Balinese dance and language.
• The service is provided free of charge for all Club InterContinental guests.

At the Grand Hyatt Bali, Located in the Nusa Dua area, it offers spacious rooms with a private balcony. Trip from Hotel Grand Hyatt Bali is 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport and 30 minutes from Denpasar. The rooms at Grand Hyatt Bali are luxurious and bright with contemporary décor. Each room has a TV with cable channels.

Grand Hyatt Bali has created conditions for accommodation with children: the rooms provide a branded VIB children's kit with baby care items; There are cribs available. The Camp Hyatt children's center has been opened, where young guests aged 3-13 are offered a range of entertainment (sports games, feeding tropical fish, learning about Balinese art and much more). The hotel has water slide. Babysitting services are available (on request).

Hilton Bali Resort located on a steep seashore, with a view of Indian Ocean. It features a secluded white sand beach, 4 connected outdoor swimming pools, free parking and free WiFi. Hotel guests can also take advantage of a free scheduled shuttle service to shopping centers Bali Collections and Bali Galleria.

Guests resort hotel Hilton Bali Resort offers spacious rooms with balconies offering breathtaking ocean views or tranquil garden views. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have iPod docking stations and DVD players.

For leisure activities, the resort offers camel safaris and For the youngest guests there is a children's club Jungle Camp (4-12 years old). There is also a wonderful children's lagoon pool and a 30-meter water slide for children.

Melia Bali The Garden Villas Hotel Located just 11 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport, 1 minute walk from Bali Collection Shopping Centre. The hotel has a tennis court, fitness center and children's playground. Guests can rent bicycles and cars. The YHI SPA salon offers a variety of treatments. Free Wi-Fi is provided with any order in the lobby bar and restaurants.

Rooms are air conditioned and have a private balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens. A minibar and tea/coffee making facilities are included.

Melia Bali The Garden Villas is the perfect place to... family vacation. The safety of the area and the service of qualified staff create an atmosphere where parents can relax and children can enjoy every minute of your stay.

Kids Club events and program

Children 4-7 years old: Feeding the fish, Balinese dance lessons, Balinese clothing and temple visits, movies, making necklaces, blowing bubbles, canoe or kayak trips, drawing and coloring, pool games, park activities, arts and crafts, beach fishing, paintings from sponges, mini-chef, sand castles, visit resort complex, colored clothes and kites, kiting, crabbing, indoor entertainment, breaks and cinema, mini discos, movie night, children's night out.

Children 8-12 years old: Feeding the fish, Balinese dance lessons, Balinese clothing and temple visits, movies, Sing Ball lessons, bubble blowing competition, canoe or kayak trips, drawing and coloring, pool games, park activities, magic lessons, table tennis lessons, fishing on the beach, shell collecting, Balinese service classes, Art Attak, mask making and painting, junior chef, sand castles, art and DIY, pool activities, kite making and painting, kite flying, indoor fun, language learning, mini-disco nights, movie night, children's night out.

Bali Dynasty Resort Located a short walk from Kuta city center and a 10-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Guests at Dynasty Bali Resort have a private balcony. Most balconies overlooking the garden or pool have glass doors. Each room has satellite TV, a DVD player, a minibar, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities.

For children The hotel has a 56-meter water slide, a special pool for children, and an outdoor playground in front of the Kupu-Kupu children's club. The children's club is designed as an "enchanted forest", and every day there are a variety of children's activities: arts and crafts classes, water games, outdoor activities, cooking lessons, children's films, fashion shows. Family rooms can accommodate a family of up to 5 people.

What are parents afraid of?

First of all, I want to say that there are a lot of prejudices and myths around the topic of vacationing with a child anywhere, and especially in Asia. In particular, I recently came across this comment from a mother on one of the social networks: “Anywhere with a child, just not to Asia! Adults get bullied, and even more so children.”

They are afraid of mothers, acclimatization, insects and reptiles, poisoning, infections and other things. To this I can only say one thing: if you are afraid of everything, it is better to stay at home. You’ll save your nerves and won’t be afraid. Although, to be honest, you are not protected from anything at home either. One of my friends broke her leg while in her own apartment. So don’t program yourself for the bad, think about the good!

I can’t speak for all of Asia, since my child and I have spent the winter only in Bali and Phangan, but here are some myths that I learned about and that I really want to debunk.

Myth No. 1

“People don’t go to Bali to swim, children can only swim in the pool”

During the entire first winter, my daughter never swam in the pool. Well, I just didn’t think it was necessary to bathe a one and a half year old child in chlorinated water when there is real and living water nearby. We live quite far from the ocean, in the village of Ubud. But half an hour away from us is the Sanur district, where there is a wonderful Sindu beach.

It is very clean and the water is calm because the coast is protected by a coral reef. Children love swimming there! My Hanya is afraid of waves, but she boldly goes into the water herself. I recommend going to the beach at the Inna Hotel Grand Hotel, it’s quiet there, no one pushes their goods and it’s very comfortable.

We also love Karma beachin Bukit. Not only is it clean and suitable for families with children, but it is also incredibly beautiful. Hannah especially appreciated the small pools that formed after low tide. It was like sitting in a jacuzzi. Two minuses: 1) There are 300 steps to go down to it🙈 2)It is necessary to take into account the timing of the tides, because at high tide the beach is almost completely submerged.

The Nusa Dua area is also beautiful. The beaches are clean even during the rainy season, when, for example, Canggu and Kuta turn into a pitiful sight due to the abundance of garbage. And the garbage is brought by the changing current. When the rainy season ended, Kuta and Canggu were transformed! So keep this feature in mind.

If you're traveling to Nusa Dua, pay attention to the beachGeger, it is also protected by a coral reef and the water there is very calm, there are no waves.

So you definitely don’t have to worry about swimming in the ocean here. And if your kids can’t imagine life without splashing in the pool, then at almost any hotel you can negotiate and for a small fee they will let you in even for the whole day.

Myth No. 2

" There is nothing to do in Bali during the rainy season " - say those who know nothing about the rainy season. We arrived a couple of months before the start of the notorious wet season and, frankly speaking, we didn’t notice much difference between dry and wet. The rain collects, pours, pours out and after half an hour it’s nice and warm again Only once the rain poured down for almost 3 days in a row with short breaks. Agree, you can survive 3 days of rain at a temperature of +25/27😁

Myth No. 3

"I'll save on insurance ".
It seems that traveling with a child without health insurance has become truly fashionable. . It would be better if the insurance policy remains unused, but you will know that you can count on qualified assistance if necessary. Especially if you are traveling with a child.

Hania was hospitalized with rotavirus for three days. Naturally, I was with her. Separate room, meals on menu, I’m not even talking about constant monitoring of my daughter’s condition. When we checked out, my neighbor (by the way, a mother of two children) shared her experience. Her daughter caught rotavirus while in Russia, and they were admitted to a general ward, where there were 5 other patients with different infections. As a result, the accompanying adult also caught some kind of infection. So Hania and I were even lucky to bring the rotavirus to Bali.

How and where to choose housing?

For holidays with children, I highly recommend choosing quieter areas. For example, the same

We are Ubud followers. It is green, fresh, calm in terms of safety and the nearest beach is 30 minutes away. Personally, Canggu and Kuta do not seem to me the most suitable for family spending time due to the large crowd of tourists, and, as a result, the abundance of crooks.

However, I know a wonderful couple with a six-month-old baby who adore Canggu, but they did not like our beloved Ubud. Every man to his own taste. It’s good that the island is quite compact and if you don’t like the chosen area for some reason, you can easily move to another.

How we looked for a house

We initially knew that we were going for a long time, while still in Russia. Our search was very simple: we sent requests to Bali groups on all social networks about available houses in the area we were interested in and within our budget.

The answers varied. The most common ones were of the following type: “Are you even in your right mind to look for housing for such pennies?” Apparently, this was the answer we received from agents who were completely uninterested in offering budget options. But we were not upset and continued our search.

As a result, we contacted a girl who lived in Bali at that time (preparing for childbirth), she sent us photos and videos of housing options. She also booked a suitable house, getting a good discount from the owner of the house.

Housing prices

The price range for housing in Bali starts from 10,000 per month for a room in a good guesthouse and goes up to infinity. There are homes to suit every taste and budget. So don’t listen to the agents, their interest is clear: to rent at a higher price in order to get a larger commission.

As a result, we rented a separate one-bedroom house on the territory where there are 9 other houses and rooms for rent, and the Balinese family itself also lives. Our nest is costing us an incredible amount beautiful view for rice terraces, daily cleaning, good internet, electricity and hot water for 20 thousand rubles. Gas for the kitchen is paid separately, drinking water and laundry services. For the same money we rented a one-room apartment in Perm with a view of the neighboring house. As they say, feel the difference.

. You book a hotel for a few days, arrive, take a bike and drive around or walk around the surrounding area, asking the locals the question “House for rent?” This way you will see the house with your own eyes, touch it, and even bargain. By the way, bargaining in Bali is not only possible, but also necessary. Usually, Russians are perceived here as moneybags, and the prices we are told are greatly inflated. So bargain until you go all the way. In the end, the right option will still be found. This doesn't just apply to housing!

Since I have no experience of staying in a hotel with a child, I cannot answer the question of which hotels are considered the best for families with children. I know for sure that many hotels have children's clubs and water parks, and there are babysitting services, so take into account whether the hotel has such activities. Where there are many children of different ages, there are many opportunities for natural stimulation of development.

What to do with a child in Bali?

For me, this issue resolved itself. We moved into the house at night, and when we went out to explore the surroundings in the morning, it turned out that the grandchildren of the owner of the house, aged 2-6 years, lived on the territory. Hannah was delighted!

Periodically, more families with children came, and we had an almost international kindergarten;) In addition, we also lived in a place where geese, ducks, cows, and many hens and roosters graze. Hannah looked at them with interest and fed the animals with her hand. For my daughter, a year and a half of such communication both with other children and with wildlife was enough, in my opinion. We tried to go to the beach two or three times a week. In this large sandbox, the child is always interested.

Bali Zoo and other attractions

We also went to Bali Zoo, which is located next to Ubud. Some people think that it is inferior to the Singapore zoo, but we really liked the Balinese zoo. I especially liked the area where goats, small kangaroos, and deer can be hand-fed! Plus, there is a small children's water park.

Large water parks Waterboom and Greenpark are suitable for older children. They are praised on the forums, but at first it was too early for us to go to such places, and then we were lazy, so we haven’t made up our own opinion about them yet.

Monkey Forest in Ubud is beautiful and dangerous at the same time. Monkeys run on the ground, climb trees, communicate with each other and do not take tourists into account at all. Be very careful because these are quite aggressive animals. But it’s worth taking a walk in the forest, it’s incredibly beautiful there.

We also, to be honest, unknowingly went to Hidden Canyon. It’s good that the baby was fastened in the baby carrier. The adventure is very interesting, but extreme: I still don’t understand how Hanya and I dared to crawl over these boulders and jump from stone to stone. Therefore, I recommend leaving your child with a nanny and going to this place yourself.

Hannah loves to go on rides. Fortunately, there are plenty of them in Ubud and their prices are low. We love the carousels at the children's hypermarket Clandy's. Tokens, translated into our money, cost 5 rubles. Sometimes we go to Macdonald's, but only to a certain one: if it has a children's slide. My daughter loves to crawl there with other babies while my husband and I quietly drink our coffee.

Also in many areas of Bali, Russian mothers organize meetings where children have fun playing, and mothers have a pleasant conversation. There are kindergartens, both international and Russian.

How are children treated in Bali?

In general, children are very loved in Bali. Hannah never goes unnoticed wherever we are. They take pictures of her, hug her, treat her with goodies, and play with her. At first, this really embarrassed me, because in Russia we are not used to this. But after the first 6 months of being on the island, I am no longer surprised by anything and calmly react to these squeals and squeals of affection;)

I believe that going to Bali for the winter was one of the best decisions in my life. In addition to the fact that my husband and I both dislike the cold, and thanks to wintering we missed the frosts, we also witnessed an incredible leap in our daughter’s development. We arrived at 1.1 and Hanya was walking a little backwards.

In Russia, doctors intimidated me about dysplasia, I was very tense about this. And here she began to walk completely normally, and then run! Communication with foreign children, sounds of nature and the Indonesian language, a lot of movement in a minimum of clothing, swimming in the ocean - all this will leave a positive imprint on your worldview. And it will certainly be remembered by us, parents.

In general, my husband and I have a hard time imagining how we can leave our Hannah to someone and go on an excursion. That's why we carry it with us everywhere. My daughter happily swam in the waterfall, watched the monkeys, and explored the rice terraces with us. And the pleasure from these trips increased, looking at these eyes burning with interest.

I am sure that children are happy where their parents are happy. Yes, perhaps we haven’t climbed volcanoes yet, haven’t gone to clubs or some festivals, but all this is not going anywhere, it can wait. But my daughter doesn’t: she changes every day and these moments are dear to me.

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I packed my family and suitcases and flew to Bali. It was this island that gave her a new home, where children do not get sick, but grow like beautiful exotic flowers, nourished by the sun, vitamins and sea air. Now, having spent almost a year in Bali, the mother of two boys shares her discoveries that will help make life on the island interesting not only for adults, but also for children. And it's not just about the beach.

Two children (3 years and 6 months), 17 hours on the road. It's worth it? Think for yourself: the air temperature is +28C, the ocean is 10 minutes away, fresh seasonal fruits, the absence of flowering plants that are harmful to allergy sufferers. Our eldest son was 2 years old when we learned what polynosis is. From that moment on, the native birch turned into a forbidden tree, and walks through the fields remained only in books about nature. Endless tests, tests, and medications gave way to attacks of apathy in the baby himself. And we decided to change our location, at least temporarily, to regain our strength. At that moment, we didn’t know much about the island, much less whether it was suitable for living with children. Now I can say unequivocally, it’s suitable!

What? Where? How many?

The accumulated travel experience suggested that to begin with it is better to rent a villa for 2 weeks (on booking.com, for example) and during this time find your home.

Renting a home depends on several factors:

• area;
• hotel, guesthouse, separate house (as in our case);
• term (from a year - much cheaper, but you also need to pay the entire amount at once);
• availability of a swimming pool;
• distance from the ocean.

Generally speaking, the most cheap option(guesthouse) starts from $15-20/day. Improved option - about $60/day. A good villa with a couple of bedrooms and a swimming pool costs $100-150/night. There are also good offers for renting a house with a shared pool. Well, there is no limit on prices.

The most tourist area is Nusa Dua - beaches with white sand and emerald water without waves. Hotels, motels and hostels stretch along the embankment. We go there sometimes for a change of scenery.

We live in the Canggu/Umalas area. On this moment, it has the most convenient location. The number of cozy, cute cafes and restaurants is equal to the decent quality, and the ten-minute accessibility of the ocean gives this place extra points. There are waves here, and for some this may be a minus, but we are used to it and play calmly on the shore, and children only go into the water under the supervision of their parents.

According to reviews from friends, the most a budget option, Kuta. This is where novice surfers make their way “on the foam”. A place of endless parties, cheap guesthouses and popular nightclubs.

I advise you to contact an agent who has concluded more than one transaction on the island. But this still applies to long-term rentals of one year or more. The relationship between foreigners and land is very complicated here; it is impossible to buy it by law. After perusing all sorts of public pages, I settled on forums on Facebook. In these groups you can find answers to popular questions, from renting a house/bike to finding a piano teacher. Search for groups using the terms “together in Bali” “life in Bali”.

“What to do with the children?”

I’ll probably divide it into two groups: “where to send the children?” and “where to go with children?”

Group No. 1: kindergarten, circus, football, boxing, karate, gymnastics, trampolines, tennis, swimming - this is the part that we tested for boys, I think it is quite suitable for girls.

Kindergarten

Our area is Umalas/Canggu. We chose from two options:

• Skoebi-do Child Care Center (from RUB 600/day).
• Alam Atelier (payment immediately for 3 months, 25 thousand rubles / month), and, having visited the second one, we have been going for 7 months. Indescribable atmosphere of ideal kindergarten. Training in English. The youngest son was sent there, to the group “from 8 months to 1.5 years.”
  

Circus

A real circus in quality sports section! We got there by accident and went regularly for a month while our kindergarten had holidays. All week long, children learn various tricks, tricks, techniques and games, and every Friday they show a reporting concert for parents and everyone. Amazing energy and release for little fidgets. (8 thousand rubles/week, payment for 2 weeks comes with a discount).

Group No. 2:

• Zoo, bird and monkey parks, rope park, stables, elephant farm, swimming with dolphins, area for balance bikers/skaters, rafting (from 6 years old). The tag #balischildren on Instagram as a reminder.
  
• Ocean. A sun lounger with an umbrella (200 rubles/day), a pair of shovels, a bucket, a car - and your children will not be torn away from the sand. But still, it won’t hurt to cool down periodically. The ocean may seem cool, but even small children quickly get used to it.
• Children's cafes, however, are few: “Chinta” and “Joglo” were personally tested for 5+. There are also interesting places under the tag #balikafeswithchildren.

About eating at home

There are not many large shopping centers in Bali. And you can count the number of grocery hypermarkets on one hand. One of them is Carfur. Here you can easily find diapers, diapers, formula, vegetable purees and hygiene items for children. But with ordinary cereals and meat in jars, everything is more complicated. We buy Heinz oatmeal and rice porridge from the Pepito chain of stores. Vegetables and fruits are much cheaper local markets and 100% tastier.

About the budget

The budget always depends on your needs and what you choose. Small or big house, a bike for rent (from 2.8 thousand rubles per month) or a car (from 8 thousand rubles per month), groceries in a store or market. We have a large family, 3 adults and 2 children, so the costs are higher.

Returning to whether it’s worth going to Bali with children and whether it will be boring there, it’s up to you to decide. But our experience shows that Bali is perfect place both for wintering and long-term living.

Holidays in Bali with children are somewhat different from holidays in many other countries of the world. The thing is that, contrary to the ideas of most tourists and snow-white beaches in bounty style and relaxing holiday on the island good beaches There are not so many suitable for children. Many beaches in Bali have dark volcanic sand, and frequent high and low tides make it difficult to enjoy swimming due to high waves, but there are also quieter places in Bali.

Flying to Bali with a child

We recommend purchasing tickets with one short transfer or without transfers. Take your tablet with you on the flight and load it with cartoons and games. Take your favorite treats on the go. It is better to fly at night so that you can be there by morning.

The best beaches in Bali for swimming with children:

The choice of a beach for a holiday with children in Bali largely depends on the nature of the bottom and the waves that usually occur on this beach. There are not many such beaches on the island, but they do exist.

Perhaps the best of all resorts suitable for families with children is Nusa Dua. Unlike most resorts, everything here is more civilized, there are no annoying merchants walking along the beaches, everything is clean and many European families with children relax here.

Nusa Dua Beach is considered elite beach Bali. White sand, clean water, beautiful sun loungers and parasols, green trimmed lawns and a large selection of good hotels and villas make it the most popular holiday destination among wealthy citizens.

Unlike most resorts, there are practically no waves on this beach, since not far from the shore there is a coral reef, which protects the shore.

Nusa Dua has all the infrastructure necessary for recreation, including golf courses, GYM's, spa centers and much more. Disadvantage of the resort: a large number of Russian tourists, which somewhat spoils the atmosphere of an exotic holiday.

Another cool resort aimed at wealthy tourists. The resort has several cool hotels with large areas where children can play and children's pools.

The second most popular beach for children in Bali is Jimbaran. There is no such European gloss as in Nusa Dua, and the waves are bigger, so it is best to relax here with school-aged children. There is even a children's surf school for them, where experienced teachers will teach children the basics of this sport. The resort has a developed infrastructure with a large selection of accommodation.

Uluwatu - very popular place surfers, but during low tide, a natural pool is formed here, the depth of which is about one and a half meters. There is no developed beach infrastructure here, but there is clean sand and clear water.

Not far from Uluwatu there is another popular place among surfers, Dreamland. Its name is completely justified. Snow-white sand and azure water make this beach one of the most beautiful in Bali. It is best to swim here with children between high and low tides, since the rest of the time there are quite strong waves and it is surfing time.

This magnificent beach is located near the village of Candidasa. Its advantage is its distance from the main resorts of the island, which makes the beach very uncrowded and allows you to enjoy relaxing holiday and beauty local nature. The disadvantage of the beach is that you have to get to it by car.

Choosing accommodation for holidays with children

Many of those who plan independent trip in Bali with children, they are wondering where it is better to live, in a hotel or rent a house or villa. There cannot be a definite answer to this question, so let’s look at the pros and cons, and you will decide for yourself what is best for you.

The good thing about the hotel is that in addition to accommodation, you also get service, but its disadvantage is that there is no homely atmosphere that you could get in a villa. It is better to book any accommodation other than hotels.

As for money, a normal villa with modern furniture and appliances can be rented for about 150-200 dollars per day, and if you rent for long term, it will be even cheaper. Such a villa will have at least 2 bedrooms, and maybe 3 or 4. If you are not traveling with one family, but for example with your friends, then the difference in price between a villa and two rooms is good hotel will not be high. If you require a cook or other services, this can be arranged for an additional fee.

What to see?

Monkey Forest

If you have a desire to observe the life of monkeys in wildlife, then we recommend going to Ubud to the monkey forest. So besides these animals there are also many others. Also, in this forest you will see many stone statues from Hindu mythology.

Bali is a world of incredible sensations, woven from abundance bright colors, huge waves, from the tops of which surfers rush rapidly, volcanoes, temple pagodas, towering above the lush green rice terraces. These are unforgettable holidays and a general positive atmosphere. This is a fairy tale in reality. You just have to decide where it’s best to relax in Bali, so that the time spent corresponds to the personal preferences of lovers of active or passive recreation.

Bali holidays with children

For parents planning to take their children with them, it is important to know that Bali is an island where kids will receive fresh fruits and healthy seafood, will be able to enjoy the warmth of the sun's rays, enjoy the sandy beaches and swim in the gentle ocean. Bali has a developed infrastructure focused on the needs of children: children's playgrounds are equipped, animator services are offered, children's clubs operate, in most hotels the menu is focused not only on the gastronomic needs of adults, but also on the needs of children of different ages.

It should be borne in mind that not all “island paradise” resorts are equally good for children, so you need to take a balanced approach to the issue in Bali.

To begin with, it’s worth considering the general concept of relaxation on the “Island of the Gods.”

February holiday in Bali

February in Bali is a time of prolonged tropical showers that come to the island from the northeast along with the monsoons. High humidity, gusty winds and thunderstorms at daytime temperatures of +32 o C and +23 o C at night are the norm for this season. However, in last years February weather is increasingly becoming unpredictable and can please vacationers with two “dry” weeks, which are impossible to predict in advance - it depends on your luck.

The weather leaves a certain imprint on the choice of places where it is better to relax in Bali in February. Relaxing on the beach fades into the background, as heavy rains cause the water to become cloudy, the sand loses its charm, and the surf carries driftwood and algae onto it. But the rains have a beneficial effect on the rice plantations in the central part of Bali: they become lush and acquire a rich, bright green color. Jatiluvikh crater of Batur volcano, National parks(wild animal habitats), craft villages, thermal springs - this is where you should spend time in February, enjoying a relaxing holiday on the unusually sparsely populated “Island of the Gods”.

New Year... in March

In March, the wind gradually calms down and the waves calm down slightly. And although diving enthusiasts cannot yet get true pleasure Due to reduced visibility under water by rain, lovers of surfing, snorkeling and kite surfing can already find suitable bays for their activities.

But still, diving and wave riding are not the main form of entertainment during this period. Rafting on the steep rapids of the Ayung River, climbing Mount Agung - this is where it is best to relax in Bali in March for those who want to get their dose of adrenaline.

A special surprise for tourists who come to Bali in March is the New Year celebration according to the Balinese calendar. This holiday falls in March or April - depending on your luck. The celebration lasts five days. For two days, carnival processions pass through the streets, during which time you can plunge headlong into masquerade processions, funny dances, and see an impressive parade of monsters.

April - end of the rainy season

In April, the rainy season ends, the cost of travel to Bali increases to 20%, but there are still few vacationers, and this gives additional pleasure to staying here.

Those who are going to the island immediately after the end of the rainy season should think about where it is better to relax in Bali in April. For those who want to spend the bulk of their time on the beach, several resorts will be the most attractive: fashionable Nusa Dua, for a family holiday - Jimbaran, Sanur - for a holiday with children. The force here is insignificant, the waves are low, and there are all conditions for diving. Tulamben, an island in the northeast of Bali, is also good for this type of outdoor activity.

For beginner surfers, ideal conditions are created by nature in Jimbaran, Seminyak and Legian. For professional wave tamers, Kut and Uluwat will be more attractive.

Climbing Volcano Batur or Mount Agung loses the charm inherent in visiting the island in winter. In April, dense fog hangs over the mountain peaks, so forest routes become more interesting: monkey forest or mangrove forest, coffee or rice plantations.

Rafting, water park, Balinese temples - in April in Bali you can find activities for every taste.

Summer charm of the Indonesian pearl

Winter comes to Bali in June. For residents of the Northern Hemisphere, it appears in an unexpected light: in winter it is hot and sunny in Bali - the proximity to the equator makes itself felt. Monsoon winds coming from the southeast bring dry and clear weather. Rare precipitation usually occurs at night.

The question of where is the best place to vacation in Bali in June is losing its relevance, as the time comes for a full-fledged beach holiday(Jimbaran, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Padang Bay), wave riding (Legian and Semnyak - for beginners, Kut - for professionals) and diving (Sanur, Amed, Selang).

National and religious rituals and holidays filled with a special atmosphere of mysticism, festivals, excursion trips around sacred places, a fascinating journey deep into the jungle, relaxing tours to thermal springs- any type of leisure becomes accessible: prices are just beginning to rise, and the influx of vacationers is not felt as acutely as it happens in July or August.

Bali Island: where is the best place to relax with children?

Taking into account seasonal characteristics, best time For holidays with children the period is from April to June. Holidays in July and August should be treated with caution due to high temperature air at this time.

When considering the question of where is the best place to vacation with children in Bali, you should carefully consider the characteristics of the areas, choosing among them those that have proven positive among tourists who come on vacation with entire families.

On west coast Kut, Seminyak, Legin are located - the resorts are crowded, noisy, hectic, with dense buildings. There are always waves on the beach. These areas are favorite places surfers, but unsuitable for families with children.

Bukit and Jimbaran, located in the south, are characterized completely differently.

Bukit is a quiet place with a kind of “non-tourist” atmosphere: few people, almost no traffic jams, lush fresh greenery and a variety of beaches with or without waves. On the Dreamland beach there are charming monkeys, on the spacious Balangan at low tide, children love to splash in the resulting “baths”, Uluwatu is mysteriously located under stone arches.

Jimbaran is calm coastline. There are no waves here, housing is relatively cheap, the infrastructure is developed, and there is an abundance of small seafood restaurants.

East coast and central Bali

The eastern and central part of the island can also be considered as an opportunity to organize children's holiday in Bali, where it is better to relax in Sanur (in the east) and Ubud(in the center of the island).

Sanur differs well developed infrastructure, which is convenient for a family vacation. Spacious sandy beaches, the descent into the water is gentle and safe, the sea is calm, and the coastal water area is shallow.

Ubud is a cool place where a forest teeming with monkeys stretches freely, rice fields and craft villages stretch for many kilometers, the houses have spacious terraces. In Ubud, there is an internationally famous camp for school-aged children, Green Camp Bali, where they study the flora and fauna of the island, teach how to collect cocoa beans, and show how chocolate is made.

Ubud - calm comfortable spot. However, its location in the very heart of the island means that getting to the sea takes about an hour along winding roads.

Water activities for young tourists

Southern warmth and water activities- These are complementary concepts for children of primary and school age. Vacationers are offered many options where it is best to relax in Bali for lovers of water activities.

IN expensive hotels there are swimming pools that can be used not only by their guests, but also by other vacationers (for a fee). Along with many small water parks (for example, Ungasyan in Bukit), there are also large ones (for example, Dreamland in Bukit).

Vacationers can get real pleasure in one of two huge water parks that are located in Kuta: Waterbom (a real water city on a huge area) and New Kuta GREENPARK, which opened a couple of years ago and has not yet reached its full potential.

Where to go with children

Bali is not a place where you can spend all your days from morning to evening on the beach. The hot sun and endless waves quickly tire young tourists. Therefore, it is quite reasonable for parents to be faced with the question of where is the best place to relax in Bali for the benefit of their children.The island is fraught with great amount surprises. Among them:

• Farm where sea turtles are bred (Siringan Island).
• Lovina, where you can take a boat ride at dawn, admire the dolphins frolicking in the morning sun, and then take part in a dolphin show.
• A zoo near Ubud, open to the public not only during the day, but also at night.
• National Taman Park Nasional Bali Barat, where the necessary natural conditions are maintained for wild animals.
• Butterfly Park, where the variety of butterflies is more than 2000 species.
• Bird park. Here, majestic flamingos coexist with birds of prey; in total, the park contains about a thousand species of birds.
• A reptile park where representatives of 300 species of crocodiles feel at ease.

Botanical Garden, Elephant Park, Monkey Forest... List amazing places The Balinese island seems limitless.

Where is the best place to relax in Bali: reviews

According to reviews of tourists who chose Bali for a holiday with children, Kut is not the best the best place: narrow streets, which make it difficult to get to the water park, children's club, shops, large bottom slope, making it possible for children to swim only during low tides.

Seminyak is a calmer place, without busy traffic, with a flat ocean bottom in the coastal area.

Canggu - beautiful beach with black sand, clear ocean, privacy, but very far to get to the water park, shops, and children's attractions.

Nusa Dua is an ideal place for a holiday with children: well-groomed lawns, an abundance of shops, the beaches are protected by reefs that hold back the waves; at low tide it is very shallow, which is good for kids, but has little appeal for adults.

Long excursions for small children are tiring, as they do not tolerate heat well, overheat, and are capricious.

The general impression is this: Bali is not the place to choose if you are planning a vacation designed exclusively for children. But if adults want to spend time in Bali, then they should definitely take their children with them, taking care of sunscreen, headdress, special daily routine and means of prevention against insect bites.

Thailand and Bali: road, housing, climate

Thailand or Bali: where is it better to relax? This question appears at the moment when it comes to holidays in exotic countries and on wonderful islands in the middle of the ocean. Where is the best place to go? What criteria should you use to make the right decision?

Road and travel time. From Moscow to Bali approximate time direct flight- 12 hours, with transfers - 19. C Far East can be reached in 8 hours of direct flight. The minimum direct flight time to Thailand is 6 hours, the maximum is 10. Thus, you can get to Thailand almost twice as fast as to the island of Bali. If air travel time is a significant factor for those planning a trip, then Thailand is preferable.

Housing. Travel companies can offer accommodation options of any class of service in Thailand and Bali, depending on the personal preferences of tourists.

Climate. Equatorial monsoon at both resorts. In Bali, the weather is quite predictable: rainy season in January-February, stable dry period
in June-October. In Thailand the weather is more capricious. Therefore, if you want to be sure that your vacation will be accompanied by ideal weather, then Bali is more reliable in this regard.

Thailand and Bali: nature and beaches

Nature. Bali is a riot of colors: bright plumage of birds, exotic colors of animals and marine life, plants of all colors of the rainbow; Coral reefs and sandy beaches; rainforests, cliffs over the ocean, volcanoes. This is a kingdom of positive emotions and a breathtaking variety of impressions. Thailand is Mountain peaks with cascading waterfalls, pristine fresh greenery of tropical thickets; elephants, rhinoceroses and monkeys - an amazing world of peace and tranquility.

Beaches. Bali has colorful, beautiful, clean sandy beaches washed like sea ​​waters, so Pacific Ocean. It's always fun and crowded here. Big waves are an added bonus for surfing. Thailand has sandy beaches, comfortably located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Secluded quiet places It's easier to find here than in Bali. AND big waves are less common here. For families with children calm beaches Thailand is preferable.

Where is it better to relax: Bali or Thailand? Holidays in Bali are more active, in Thailand they are calm and measured. But both Thailand and Bali are capable of giving a huge amount of impressions and delivering unforgettable pleasure from your vacation.