9 Best Things to Do with Kids in Bali
What to Do for Fun in Bali with Your Kids?
Visiting Bali with kids can be fun and exciting. There is a wide range of activities fit for the whole family to enjoy while vacationing on this beautiful island. While some of the top resorts in Bali provide family-friendly services and facilities with fully-equipped kids clubs, there is still much for the whole family to see and do outside the hotel grounds.
Some of the best things to do with kids in Bali range from nature activities, thrilling water parks, river rafting up in the valleys, and water sports down by the coastline. There are also novel indoor additions such as galleries packed with activities designed to delight and entertain the whole family.
1. Waterbom Bali
Slides, rides, and thrills galore
Good for: Families, Adventure, Group
Allow an entire day for some splashing fun, with world-class water slides and water-based activities at Waterbom Bali, the island’s premier water park. There’s over a dozen exciting waterslides and water games here for all ages, spread throughout 38,000 square meters of tropical gardens and pools.
This attraction is a must-do for a whole day out with the kids in Bali. After working up an appetite, head over to Waterbom Bali’s many onsite restaurants, where you can enjoy a wide range of Indonesian, Japanese, and Mexican dishes. Read more
Location: Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 755 676
Waterbom Bali
2. Rip Curl School of Surf
Fun and frolics learning to ride the waves
Good for: Adventure, Families
Bali’s beaches are popular for surfing, so why not take the kids to enjoy the waves with a fun session at a reputable surf school? Rip Curl School of Surf offers an hour-long surfing course called Little Ripper, which is specifically designed for kids under 13 years.
Children build confidence and improve their skills riding over the waves while having lots of fun on their specialized foam-lined boards. If your kids aren’t into surfing but looking for other water sport activities, the Rip Curl School of Surf also organizes snorkeling and diving trips at fair prices.
Location: Jl. Arjuna 66 Beach, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 7.30 am to 5 pm
Phone: +62 (0)812 1273 5858
Rip Curl School of Surf
3. Bali Safari and Marine Park
Gianyar
Good for: Families
Bali has a collection of animal parks and attractions featuring exotic species of fauna, and offer an awe-inspiring time for children of all ages. The largest is the Bali Safari and Marine Park in Gianyar, which is also one of the island’s most-visited wildlife theme parks. Bring a change of clothes, towel and swimwear if you want to take a dip and have fun at the onsite water park.
Location: Jalan Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19.8, Serongga, Gianyar, Bali 80551, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 950 000
Bali Safari and Marine Park
4. River rafting along Ayung River
Super soggy excitement within nature’s beauty
Good for: Adventure, Families
Splashes, thrills, and a whole lot of fun awaits you and the little ones in the lush valley of the Ayung River near Ubud. As one of the most popular rafting rivers in Bali, Ayung is an accessible option for all skill ranges and children 7 years old and upwards.
Different adventure tour operators dot the 47-mile-long river with varying starting points that allow you to experience a series of rocky and gentle rapids, all while enjoying Bali’s real natural beauty. Come dressed prepared to get wet. Read more
Location: East Denpasar, Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia
River rafting along Ayung River
5. Bali Wake Park
Benoa
Good for: Couples, Adventure
Take the kids out for some fun wakeboarding sessions at Bali Wake Park. The unique cable system enables you to not only wakeboard – but also kneeboard or any other tow-pulled water sport you can think of, all while pulling off a variety of tricks.
Budding riders aged 6 to 14 can join an exciting kids club program at System 2, a 2-tower station, where they can learn how to wakeboard from expert instructors. Bali Wake Park also has one of the largest inflatable obstacle courses in Southeast Asia, though it’s only open for those aged 6 and older. Read more
Location: Jalan Raya Pelabuhan Benoa No.7X, Pesanggaran, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Open: Monday–Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 846 8866
Bali Wake Park
6. Kemenuh Butterfly Park
Gianyar
Good for: Couples, Families, Photo
Kemenuh Butterfly Park serves as a gentle animal attraction, which lets you admire nature’s artistry. It opened in 2016, becoming Bali’s 2nd butterfly park after the Bali Butterfly Park in Tabanan. Families will enjoy an educational and recreational tour at the park, meandering through expansive flowering garden enclosures covered by netted canopies.
Inside, over 500 butterflies flutter with ease, siphoning nectar from flower to flower. Another section lets you see their metamorphoses from up close, from beautiful chrysalis to their emergence with spread wings in full colors. Read more
Location: Jalan Raya Kemenuh, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: +62 (0)878 5549 3397
Kemenuh Butterfly Park
7. Banana boat rides
Bouncing over the waves on a bright yellow inflatable
Good for: Adventure, Unusual
Straddle up with the whole family on these bright yellow and funny-looking inflatables, for a splashing fun time out on the waves. Banana boat rides can seat up to 10 passengers, depending on the size of the craft.
The banana boat is generally towed by a speedboat and the fast-paced bumpy rodeo often gets a bit crazy when the boat driver deliberately does sudden and sharp turns. There are multiple operators available across the island, such as Banana Boat Rental in South Kuta, which also provide life jackets for when you inevitably fall in the water.
Location: Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 8 am to 5 pm
Phone: +62 (0)821 4442 6481
Banana boat rides
8. Dream Museum Zone Trick-Eye Gallery
Become part of giant artworks
Good for: Families, Photo
Novel additions to Bali’s choices of attractions include interactive art galleries with 3D Illusion art, offering amazing photo opportunities and great fun for the whole family. There are 2 such galleries in the Legian-Seminyak area, with the largest being the Dream Museum Zone bordering Kuta and Legian.
The museum features over 120 unique and life-sized artworks spread over 3 levels. The 3D nature of these large works means your family can freely interact with them. Walk on the edge of a waterfall, fight with dinosaurs, or even take photos inside a giant painting. Kids will love exploring the different zones, such as Safari, Aqua, Fantasy, and Adventure. Read more
Location: Jalan Nakula No.33X, Legian, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 10 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 849 6220
Dream Museum Zone Trick-Eye Gallery
Good for: Adventure
The Bali Treetop Adventure Park offers kids and parents the chance to enjoy an overall fun day out together – by swinging through the air like Tarzan. This family-friendly adventure park has 6 main circuits stretching from tree to tree, with rope bridges and a flying fox zipper-line spanning 160 meters. It’s a nice place to get your adrenaline fix while enjoying views of Bali’s main botanical gardens in the Bedugul highlands. Read more
Location: Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan, Bali 82191, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 6 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 934 0009
Bali Treetop Adventure Park
10. Devdan Show at Bali Nusa Dua Theatre
Awe-inspiring live performance with acrobatics
Good for: Couples, Families, Nightlife
The Devdan Show at Bali Nusa Dua Theater presents a 90-minute story about a boy and girl who decide to break away from their mundane tour group, only to stumble upon an enchanted treasure chest containing various cultural objects from the different islands in the Indonesian archipelago.
Visually stunning props and costumes are combined with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, rotating stages, pyrotechnics, artificial rain, and extraordinary acrobatics. You can also take photos with the cast all in full costume outside the auditorium after the show ends. Read more
Location: Komplek, Jl. ITDC Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Open: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 7.30 pm to 9 pm
Phone: +63 (0)361 770 197
Devdan Show at Bali Nusa Dua Theatre
Good for: Couples, Photo, Adventure
Kids and parents can enjoy horseback riding in Bali, even if they have no prior horseback experience. There are several notable stables across the island, with the most popular ones offering tours to some of Bali’s quietest, most exotic beaches. Its’s a fun and exciting way to enjoy outback scenes, from trails down rice fields to splashing trots along black sand coasts. You can join introductory rides before progressing to your actual horseback riding tours in Bali. Read more
12. JIMBARAN HILL PAINTBALL by Bali Paintball Arena
Paint-splattered, adrenaline-fueled fun
Good for: Adventure, Families, Unusual
Enjoy an adrenaline rush with the whole family at Jimbaran Hill Painball by Bali Paintball Arena, located up in the hills of Ungasan. This large compound has life-sized obstacles and props that mimic a guerrilla-warfare battlefield.
It’s a fun, energetic, and exciting way to spend a day in Bali, particularly for siblings looking take their rivalry to the field, in a sporting and positive way, of course. You can choose to play by the rules in a round of “capture the flag” or just run wild until you run out of ammo on a freestyle shootout.
Location: Jl. BKR Bali Cliff, Ungasan, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: +62 (0)877 6045 4222
JIMBARAN HILL PAINTBALL by Bali Paintball Arena
13. Seawalker Sanur
Walk along the bottom of the ocean
Good for: Adventure, Families
Seawalker Sanur, at the Puri Santrian Beach Resort and Spa, lets you explore the bottom of the Indian Ocean using a specially designed helmet. A standard package usually includes hotel transfers, refreshments, and soft drinks, Seawalker gear and safety equipment, certified guides, and insurance coverage.
Guides provide full instructions before you set out to sea. The pontoon in Sanur is anchored 5 minutes offshore, where you can see beautiful reef formations and varieties of tropical fish. Seawalker Sanur is suitable for children aged 10 and up, and no diving experience or swimming skills are necessary. Read more
Location: Puri Santrian Beach Resort & Spa, Sanur, Denpasar City, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 2 pm
Phone: +62 (0)812 4645 8654
Seawalker Sanur
14. Pondok Pekak Library Bali
Good for: Families
Pondok Pekak Library Bali is a welcoming space for all ages, with over 30,000 books in its collection and a full schedule of weekly activities. Many local kids gather at this community center to read books, play educational games, and solve puzzles.
Your kids can also take part in Bahasa Indonesia language courses, private classes in traditional Balinese art and culture, as well as traditional Balinese dance, music and crafts. Its popular art workshop takes place on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm. There’s a rooftop terrace where you can sit back and enjoy views of Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
Location: Jalan Monkey Forest, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 9 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 976 194
Pondok Pekak Library Bali
15. Cheeky Monkeys Kids Club Bali
Good for: Families
Cheeky Monkeys is a kids club in Bali that operates in 3 locations, including at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Officially called La Villa Des Enfants, the children’s center is close to the resort’s beachfront, with onsite facilities like an outdoor kids’ pool, a reading room, and a napping room.
As a Sofitel Bali guest, your kids can take part in fun and safe activities – free for the first 4 hours. These include arts and crafts, music, and playtime with a wide range of toys and video games. Babysitting services are also available.
Location: Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, Kawasan ITDC Lot N5, Nusa Dua, Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 8 am to 6 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 849 2888
Cheeky Monkeys Kids Club Bali
16. Pirates Bay Bali
So much swashbuckling pirate fun
Good for: Adventure, Families
Pirates Bay Bali is a pirate-themed open-air cafe and restaurant in The Bay Bali. It sits right on the beachfront of Nusa Dua Bay, with a replica pirate ship near the sand. Once you pass its bamboo fence, you’ll find bamboo tree houses and a lookout tower, as well as fun obstacles, swings, seesaws, and plank walks.
Pirates Bay Bali also organizes treasure hunts, complete with pirate costumes, to keep your kids entertained throughout the day. Its pirate-themed kitchen serves a wide range of seafood, as well as Asian, Mexican, and European dishes.
Location: ITDC Area Lot, Jl. Nusa Dua C-0, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 10 am to 10 pm
Phone: +62 (0)812 2539 2743
Pirates Bay Bali
17. Bounce Bali
Canggu
Good for: Families
Bounce Bali is a trampoline center in Canggu that offers different challenges and circuits that are covered with 2-inch thick safety pads. Located at the Finns Recreation Club, it’s great for exercise and is simply fun as you bounce off walls, do some somersaults, and even dive into a pool filled with soft black foam cubes. Bounce Bali often hosts activities like trampoline dodgeball and basketball, so check online for the exact dates and times.
Location: Jalan Pantai Berawa, Tibubeneng, Canggu, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Sunday–Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 848 3939
Bounce Bali
18. Peek A Boo Play Café Bali
Good for: Families
Peek A Boo Play Café Bali occupies a large warehouse on Sanur’s main highway of Jalan Ngurah Rai. One of Bali’s largest playgrounds, it covers over a 1,000 sq m of sheltered space, divided into dedicated play stations, matted playgrounds and obstacles to suit toddlers and babies. Peek A Boo Play Café Bali also has an air-conditioned café, where mum and dad can relax while watching the little ones play.
Location: Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai No.17, Sanur, Bali 80227, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 8 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 282 638
Peek A Boo Play Café Bali
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