Things to See and Do in East Bali

by Barrie on July 14, 2010

by Barrie | July 14th, 2010  

Out of all the places in Bali it is definitely the eastern part of the island I enjoy visiting and exploring. Apart from the usual tourist spots such as Tirtagangga the east is relatively untouched by the ‘tourism hand’. East Bali is sometimes referred to as the Real Bali by foreign visitors. Here you will find volcanoes, rice fields, sweeping bays, crashing waves, Balinese villages, water-palaces and a choice of great accommodation ranging from budget Balinese-style homestays to top-of-the-line luxury resorts.

To really enjoy the culture and outstanding scenery and if you are averse to tourist buses and organised trips, then I would recommend hiring a car or even a motorbike. The eastern part of Bali is not as far as most people think. For instance, it’s only a two hour leisurely drive from Kuta to Candi Dasa on the coast. The traffic is reasonable although the new coastal highway can get busy at times.

The best solution is to organise a few places where you can stay overnight and spend a few days exploring the magnificence and all the beauty that ease Bali has to offer. To assist you in this venture I have added some links to articles on the various places you can visit in East Bali.

http://www.baliblog.com/travel-tips/bali-daily/the-major-towns-of-bali.html
Gianyar

http://www.baliblog.com/places-to-go/temples-of-bali-pura-kehen.html
Bangli

http://www.baliblog.com/travel-tips/besakih-temple-bali.html
Besakih

http://www.baliblog.com/travel-tips/bali-daily/the-royal-courts-of-justice-klungkung.html
Klungkung

http://www.baliblog.com/featured-articles/five-temples-to-visit-for-first-timers-to-bali.html
Pura Goa Lawah

http://www.baliblog.com/featured-articles/a-village-not-to-be-missed.html
Tenganan

http://www.baliblog.com/travel-tips/beaches-at-padangbai-bali.html
Padang Bai

http://www.baliblog.com/travel-tips/bali-daily/great-ocean-views-in-bali.html
Candi Dasa

http://www.baliblog.com/travel-tips/pasir-putih-beach-east-bali.html
Secret Beach

http://www.baliblog.com/travel-tips/bali-daily/taman-sukasada-%E2%80%93-ujung-east-bali.html
Puri Taman Ujung

http://www.baliblog.com/places-to-go/regional-guides/east-bali-area-guide/tirtagangga-water-palace-a-pleasant-stop-off-point-in-east-bali.html
Tirtagangga

http://www.baliblog.com/travel-tips/bali-daily/3-alternatives-to-staying-in-the-kuta-tourist-strip.html
Amed

http://www.baliblog.com/featured-articles/four-great-scenic-coastal-drives-in-bali.html
Tulamben

{ 3 comments }

kim ariawan July 14, 2010 at 5:05 am
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Tirtagangga is a great place to visit and swim in the spring water pools .We have our holiday place in Candidasa so we always have a break there .Taking the boats out and sailing to Padang Bai is also a great day and the views are magnificent. East Bali is a relax place after the bustling tourist areas of Kuta/Legian
Kim and Komang

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Myea Amelia July 16, 2010 at 5:38 am
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Thanks for the informative links. I am sure that this information will help a lot.

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Travel Guide July 30, 2010 at 1:18 am
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There is so much to see and do packed into Bali. An incredible place for a small island.

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