Immigration
This can take a long time if you come unprepared, the E-visa lines are long and the custom declaration lines are long.
But if you complete the E-visa, generate the QR code for the customs, and have a toddler in hand like we did, then you would go through the fast track line and complete immigration in five minutes. I’m just learning to be a better dad.
Accommodation
Jimbaran is not a place most people would choose to stay because Ubud for the palaces, temples and waterfalls or Kota for the beaches are are the preferred destinations.
Ayana Resorts was the only reason we stayed here, which also was an Instagram advertisement that Geeta fell for.
But the resort turned out to be a pleasant surprise, because it was the largest we have ever been to. Beat Antalya in Turkey and had so many activities that there was an app for the resort, which also included a map with a live tracker for the buggies, which in itself made it feel like a mini city more than a resort.
Visit to the private beach, Group tour to Uluwatu and morning farm walk were some of the activities that we did, apart from the usual play areas and swimming pools
Places to see
- Tenganan waterfalls - we just saw this from a distance and took photos, but the track down looked really nice with one of those Instagram famous Bali swings available
- Puseh Batuan Temple - this is in the outskirts of Ubud. It is large and uncrowded and the
better option in case you were to stay outside Ubud like us.
- Tanah Lot - Top Temple of Bali to visit and makes for stunning sunset photographs. We landed up a bit too late here and missed the sunset, but there was a festival happening, which was great to witness.
- Uluwatu - Another great temple, but need to be very careful with the monkeys as they are very likely to steal something in exchange for food. Recommended to visit with a guide, and in case you can be part of a group tour, it’s even better since we got to do the complete cultural experience with a prayer in the temple.
- Sunset views - absolutely the best at AYANA with so many different options to catch an amazing sunset
Things to eat
- Rosella ice tea - it’s a form of hibiscus and makes a delicious refreshing drink
- Lychee ice tea - another great option as it has fresh lychees which adds the natural sweetness
- Babi kecap - mainly available only in Bali given Hindu majority as rest of Indonesia is Muslim majority and avoid pork
- Balinese steamed fish - sometimes wrapped in leaf but absolutely delicious either way. A bit heavy with the coconut and left me feeling really full. But couldn’t stop eating it.
- Beef rendang - the top dish I wanted to try here, but wasn’t too impressed at the place I had it. Should have tried it at a better restaurant.
- Nasi goreng - another top dish to try, and this one didn’t disappoint at the Karang restaurant.
Places to eat
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