10 Things You Must Do in Bali

Bali rewards travelers who go beyond the beach clubs. Here are ten experiences that capture the island's soul, from spiritual to spectacular.

1. Sunrise at Mount Batur

The 4 a.m. hike up Mount Batur is brutal in the dark, but the sunrise from the rim — clouds rolling between the volcanoes, the first light hitting Lake Batur — is one of those moments you remember forever.

2. Tegallalang rice terraces

Yes, it's touristy. But the green is real, the carved hillsides are an engineering wonder, and going at golden hour beats the bus crowds.

3. Tanah Lot at sunset

This sea temple sits on a rock just offshore. At low tide you can walk out; at high tide, the silhouette against the sun is the photograph of every Bali brochure for a reason.