Bali in December

Denpasar festival is one of the biggest festivals in Bali that happens every year for 3 days. Originally started to glorify Gajahmada, visiting Denpasar Festival is one of the major reasons to visit Bali in December. This festival supports local designers as they present visitors with their traditional costumes through stalls and fashion shows. The multi-cultural festival hosts various traditional arts, musicals, and dance performances. You can experience the best time of Balinese culture by participating in a mask parade, a photo exhibition, and a competition.

Among the list of most religious things to do in Bali in December, visiting the Hindu Temples of the city is a great way to fill your day with positive vibes. As the city of Bali is internationally known to house Hindu Temples and shrines, you can witness their unique Balinese architecture fused with hinduism. Some of the famous temples to seek blessings from are Ulun Danu, Tanah Lot Temple, Goa Gajah, Uluwatu Temple, etc. Moreover, you can explore the temples of Bali peacefully during December, as the low-season witnesses low crowds.

White Water River Rafting Tour in Tanjung Benoa Beach is listed among the best adventurous activities to enjoy in Bali in December. This month is special for this activity as it offers you the ride at the utmost thrill level, owing to heavy rainfall that facilitates rapid movement of the boat. You can choose rafting in the river among levels 1, 2, and 3, depending upon your personal thrill factors. This ride witnesses a large number of brave hearts and is completely safe as the tide is low and the tour operator assists you throughout.

Just as the name suggests, the banana boat ride is an exciting ride in which you will be sitting on a boat in the shape of a banana. The boat is pulled by a fast speedboat in the waters. It is one of the best things to do in Bali in December as the boat has no support on the sides and follows a path of abrupt jumps, twists, and turns. Prior to the ride, a guide teaches you the art of body balance for preventing you from slipping at rapid speeds. This activity is special in December because this month witnesses heavy rainfall.

Boarding a submarine to go beneath the Balinese waters is a thrilling yet safe activity to enjoy in Bali in December as tides are low. The submarine starts its journey and takes you more than 100 feet deep in the sea to let you enjoy close encounters with the aquatic creatures. The underwater views of stunning green and blue flora captivates you as the submarine moves down slowly. You can also catch the breathtaking sight of vibrant coral reefs, aquatic animals, and hyperactive fishes.

Buying items from the vibrant night markets is one of the best things to do in Bali in December owing to the year-end discounts and mega sales. You can choose to shop either from fully air-conditioned malls, or street shopping markets. The Level 21 mall is a luxurious shopping mall for you to get the finest things for yourself. You can shop for Indonesian textiles from Batlik 3 market and dine in at Pasar Malam for the best eating and shopping.

Visiting Bali in December has its own perks like the pleasant weather and exploration of Ubud Monkey Forests. This enchanting forest encompasses moss-covered stones, greenery, and serene rivers. It is a home of Balinese long-tailed macaques, scientifically known as Macaca fascicularis. You can explore this forest, and indulge in fun activities like monkey-spotting. Other than being a forest housing 1059 monkeys, and 800 macaques, Ubud Forest is a significant religious complex as well. It features 3 Hindu temples named Holy Spring Temple, Dalem Agung Padangtegal Temple, and Prajapati Temple.

Out of the best things to do in Bali in December, touring through Bali Safari & Marine Park tops the list as the whole area flourishes in rainfall. The open zoo housing more than 1000+ animals lets you interact, engage, and play with them. You can take a Safari ride in the park to enjoy close encounters with leopards, Sumatran elephants, and many more animals. There is even an option of a night safari in which you tour the park to witness the nocturnal life in a cage as you watch the ferocious felines like leopards, and cheetahs walking outside proudly.

You can visit Bali in December to explore Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park as the garden blooms during the pleasant weather with the rains. The park nestles a 120-meter-tall statue of Garuda-Wisnu and is one of the oldest attractions of Indonesia that date back to 1997. The statue signifies Lord Vishnu and the mythical bird Garuda surrounded by lush greenery. Visible from distances, the month of December provides clearer views of the statue, and gardens are the greenest during these months.

One of the best things to do in Bali in December is to explore the Tegallalang Rice Terraces for witnessing a captivating view of the fields. This offers a unique farming technique of Balinese People that has been continuing for ages known as “Subak”. As you tour the fields, the local friendly farmers narrate to you their ancestral farming techniques. The month of December is the best month to enjoy the fields as the weather is pleasant with blooming lush greenery, and fertile fields owing to the rain.