10 Romantic Ideas for a Honeymoon in Bal
What Can Couples Do in Bali Together?
If you’re looking for great things to do on a honeymoon in Bali, have no fear as there’s plenty to choose from. The island’s natural beauty and its selection of great hotels and restaurants make it a perfect place for romance. Couples love the idyllic seascapes over tropical shores, the cool and green tropical forests, and the gentle breezes with memorable views from cliff tops that make this island an ideal escape.
A sunset dinner cruise with the sky slowly revealing twinkling stars can be enchanting while an outbound nature trip is ideal if you’re an adventurous couple. Consider these select tours and dining choices in Bali for your romantic island getaway.
1. Private romantic photography tour
Award-worthy photos at stunning locations
Good for: Couples, Photo
A private photography tour can be a great way to immortalize your romantic moments in Bali. A private session with a professional photographer results in the best shots to capture your memories. Outdoor sessions usually mean heading out to beautiful locations, which is a wonderful part of the experience.
Tour packages normally introduce you to a photographer to discuss plans, your unique concepts, and outfit ideas. This is before traveling out to Bali’s dynamic landscapes for a private session. You can choose your own backdrops, from towering, centuries-old shrines to tropical seascapes, and just about anything in between.
2. Taman Ayun Temple, Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot excursion
Three iconic landmarks and a magical sunset
Good for: Budget, Couples, Photo
The Taman Ayun Temple, Monkey Forest, and Tanah Lot excursion is a half-day tour that takes you to visit some of the island’s most iconic cultural and historical landmarks. Stops include the ancient royal temple of Pura Taman Ayun, one of the icons of the Mengwi Kingdom. Further west, stop by the Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest. This is before your visit to the most famous sea temple in Bali, Tanah Lot Temple.
Here, you can conclude your excursion by embracing one of the most magical sunsets sinking below the temple’s silhouette and the rolling waves of the Indian Ocean. This will surely be a memorable highlight of your Bali honeymoon.
Location: Jl. Ayodya No.10, Mengwi, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 8 am to 6.15 pm
Taman Ayun Temple, Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot excursion
3. Romantic Aristocat evening cruise with 5-course dinner
A luxury catamaran and a sumptuous dinner
Good for: Couples, Food
A romantic evening cruise offers a different kind of honeymoon experience. You’ll board the 64-foot luxury Aristocat catamaran and enjoy Bali’s vibrant sunset over a sumptuous 5-course dinner. In the offing, you’ll be served welcome drinks and canapes on the Aristocat catamaran’s deck.
The cruise departs from the Port of Benoa in Denpasar, south Bali, and you’ll join the cruise with around 7 other couples. Even so, there are plenty of private spaces to enjoy on board as the catamaran heads across the waters to the coast of Nusa Dua. Over the smooth waves and under twinkling stars, a strolling acoustic trio serenades you against the sounds of the rippling sea.
Location: Jl. Raya Pelabuhan Benoa, Pedungan, Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Romantic Aristocat evening cruise with 5-course dinner
4. Photo shoot and spa treatment
Incredible photos then pampering galore
Good for: Couples, Luxury, Photo
Combine a private professional photo shoot with a spa treatment and you can have yourself an exciting honeymoon adventure followed by blissful relaxation. A private couples’ session with a photographer ensures you’ll have moments immortalized through professional shots of both of you enjoying your romantic island getaway.
You can opt for a studio shoot, outside in a lush tropical garden, or against a tropical-paradise backdrop on the beach. After the snaps and poses, you can then relax and unwind with an hour-long deep-tissue massage.
5. Private partner yoga class and Thai massage lesson
Discover strength, flexibility, and inner calm together
Good for: Couples, Adventure
You can find your inner Zen, strengthen your physique, and have fun with your partner through yoga and Thai massage classes designed for couples. In the serene setting of a peaceful bamboo Zen garden, you’ll learn yoga postures to hone your balance. Classes also cover the basics of Thai massage and acupressure, so you’ll be able to continue treating your partner long after the honeymoon ends.
Professional instructors tailor the class to suit you and your partner’s experience and fitness levels. They’ll help correct postures to make sure you’re supporting one another correctly. You’ll be able to build strength and flexibility at the same time, too.
6. Private horseback riding in Tegallalang
Good for: Couples, Photo, Adventure
Riding horseback together as a couple through Bali’s lush rice fields sounds like a dreamy honeymoon activity. You can live this dream on a horseback riding tour, which can also be suited to those who are total novices. The ride will take you on a journey through some of the most gorgeous rice field landscapes in Bali at Tegallalang, just north of Ubud.
Trot along the green terraces lined by palm trees and clusters of bamboo. Between rides, you can take short breaks for a swig of fresh young coconut water.
7. Evening Ubud tour with cultural performances
Bali’s dance tradition and cultural heritage
Good for: Couples, Families, Nightlife, Photo
Consider an evening Ubud tour with cultural performances if you’re looking to spend a romantic night out in Bali’s cultural heartland. These tour lets you browse through the wealth of art galleries and workshops that the area is best known for. You’ll then head to landmark venues that are dedicated to showcasing heritage art and culture, such as the Ubud Royal Palace in the heart of town.
At the palace, you can admire splendid Balinese dance performances from up close. Highlights on the agenda include some of Bali’s most enchanting dances. These range from Legong Kraton and the Ramayana ballet to the Wayang Kulit traditional shadow puppet show.
Location: Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
Evening Ubud tour with cultural performances
8. Dinner cruise on a traditional wooden ship
Pirate-themed games and dancing
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife, Photo
Enjoying a dinner cruise on a traditional wooden ship can be one of the most romantic things to do in Bali. These dinner cruises let you set sail at sunset on a beautiful Bugis schooner around Bali’s waters. There’ll be plenty of romance and a whole lot of fun as live music accompanies pirate-themed parties that are often held on board the ship.
The cruise also usually features fire dances and exotic belly dancers. Dinner is served before more fun and games begin on deck, often with interesting prizes to win. In all, it’s a cruise that’s designed to provide you with a time to remember.
9. Private sunset at Tanah Lot Temple with dinner
An iconic temple at sunset all to yourself
Good for: Couples, Photo, Food
A private sunset excursion at Tanah Lot Temple allows you more time to enjoy dramatic views of one of Bali’s most iconic landmarks. The tour takes you to the island’s west coast just in time for sunset. You can then enjoy the spectacular views of the temple’s silhouette as the golden sun sinks into the Indian Ocean.
Depending on the tide conditions, you can usually walk to the rock base of the temple for a closer look. Your tour concludes with a wonderful dinner at a luxurious hotel in Canggu, south of Tanah Lot. One of the hotel’s signature restaurants serves authentic Indonesian cuisine, so you’ll conclude your journey with a great cultural dining experience.
Location: Jl. Tanah Lot, Beraban, Kec. Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82121, Indonesia
Private sunset at Tanah Lot Temple with dinner
10. Private Balinese blessing and Batuan Temple half-day tour
A spiritual blessing with insights into Balinese art
Good for: History, Photo
This private tour lets you get a taste of Bali’s spiritual and artistic side with a visit to one of the impressive village temples near Ubud. You’ll be visiting the ancient temple in the village of Batuan, where you’ll experience a blessing ceremony conducted by a Hindu priest.
As part of the journey, you’ll also visit local workshops to witness some Balinese masterpieces in the making. Interact with locals for a deeper feel and insight into rural Balinese village life. Besides Batuan, you’ll also drop by the village of Mas, which is known for producing highly detailed Balinese woodcarvings.
Location: Jl. Raya Batuan, Batuan, Kec. Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia
Private Balinese blessing and Batuan Temple half-day tour
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