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Bali in February is a green, peaceful paradise with soft rains. People looking for a more quiet or soulful travel experience, the places to visit in Bali in February offer a unique combination of culture and nature, and a unique ambiance. With many fewer tourists, you can find yourself within serene temples, hidden waterfalls, or picturesque valleys, and rarely have to share your space with visitors. The lush landscapes of Bali come alive, and in foggy or misty skies, there is no better time for contemplative walks or photo opportunities.
10 Must-Visit Places In Bali In February
The places to visit in Bali in February offer a wonderful cultural experience and nature, and are less crowded.
1. Gunung Kawi Temple
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The Gunung Kawi Temple, located in the Tampaksiring area of central Bali, is an amazing 11th-century archaeological complex of rock-cut shrines with an extraordinary historical backdrop. The rock-cut shrines are visible and deliberately carved into sheer cliff faces, and are believed to be dedicated to the Balinese kings and their queens. The site is surrounded by dense jungle, terraced rice fields, and the sacred Pakerisan River, which illustrates peace and mysticism. The site has remained unobtrusive in the sight of natural beauty and spiritual significance, which could illustrate an element of insight into Bali’s profound cultural past.
Location: Tampaksiring, near Ubud
Top Highlights: Ancient rock-cut shrines, riverside trails, lush jungle views
2. Sambangan Secret Garden
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Nestled in North Bali (near the village of Sambangan) is a tucked-away natural paradise called Sambangan Secret Garden. It is a well-known, hidden gem for its lush greenery, freshwater pools, and beautiful waterfalls. There is a jungle trail that leads to stunning spots like Aling-Aling, Kroya, Kembar, and Pucuk. For the adventurous traveller, you can cliff jump into plunge pools and slide down natural rock formations, or you can go to relax in pristine, untouched forest. Nature and thrill-seekers will both feel right at home at Sambangan Secret Garden.
Location: North Bali, near Singaraja
Top Highlights: Jungle slides, hidden waterfalls, guided treks
3. Sidemen Valley
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East of Bali is Sidemen Valley, a quiet and beautiful area with a tropical view of rice terraces of the Emerald colour, traditional villages, and the view of mountain Agung. Strolling the sunken lanes, the local people take care of rice fields, residents in the communities weave songket (handwoven fabrics), and sacred temples stand in a cluster of hills. It is a photographer’s dream with a green, colourful countryside, mostly in the rainy season, and a few days after. A relaxing place with natural views makes it an unexplored place by tourists who desire to experience the spiritual and agricultural centre of Bali.
Location: East Bali
Top Highlights: Terraced rice fields, village life, Mount Agung views
4. Tenganan Ancient Village
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One of the oldest and most preserved traditional villages is called Tenganan Ancient Village in the Karangasem of East Bali. The village is populated by the Bali Aga people, who are the ancestral Balinese before the Hindu influence, thus, have their customs, strict rules of culture, and architecture. Tenganan is particularly well known for its geringsing textiles of the double-ikat type, exploiting a very rare and difficult weaving method that is practised in only a small number of locations across the world. It is, by far, one of the most culturally enriching places to see in Bali in February.
Location: Karangasem Regency, East Bali
Top Highlights: Bali Aga traditions, handwoven ikat, stone-paved lanes
5. Bukit Asah Bugbug
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Bukit Asah Bugbug is a beautiful coastal lookout point on the eastern coast of Bali near Candidasa, famous for its spectacular cliffside landscape views and quietness. You can see stunning views of the Indian Ocean, the rugged headland, and the coral reef below. You’ll see a great golden sunrise on the ocean and its deep blue colour, with white-topped fishing boats hoping for a catch. A quick hike along narrow trails that you can follow alongside bamboo groves and wild grasses, when you reach the edge of the cliff, it will be smooth sailing to take in the views.
Location: Near Candidasa, East Bali
Top Highlights: Panoramic ocean views, picnicking, sunrise spot
6. Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
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The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in central Bali, Tabanan Regency, are a UNESCO World Heritage site with their dazzling beauty and culture. Covering the foothills of Mount Batukaru, this set of terraces presents the ancient irrigation system called subak, a communal water system established by farmers in Bali more than 1,000 years ago. The landscape is a stunning patchwork of beautiful green fields, gently shaped up and down the hill, with excellent panoramic views changing by the seasons. There are also walking trails around the paddies so that the visitors can experience the natural flow of life on the farms.
Location: Tabanan Regency
Top Highlights: Expansive rice terraces, Subak irrigation, eco-trekking
7. Pemuteran Bay
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Pemuteran Bay on the north west coast of Bali is a sleepy coastal town, which has a range of beautiful beaches and clear waters, and other marine life forms that keep it very lively. Compared to the southern beaches of Bali, Pemuteran is a rather relaxed, off-the-beaten-path place that can suit snorkelling and diving. It has one of the largest biorock reef restorations in the world, with artificial reefs in place that facilitate coral regeneration and attract colourful fishes, sea turtles, and other sea creatures. The bay is very calm and shallow, whereas the hills around it are really good places for trekking with magnificent views of the ocean.
Location: Northwest Bali
Top Highlights: Coral gardens, snorkelling, peace
8. Bali Butterfly Park
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Bali Butterfly Park (Taman Kupu-Kupu Bali), located in the beautiful highlands of Tabanan, is an exuberant park that honours the incredible biodiversity of butterflies in Bali. The park covers a number of acres of manicured gardens with the periphery having lightly streamlined springs and compact native growth. In the large, air-conditioned pavilion, visitors may stroll between flying butterflies, some species may be: Rajah Brooke, Orange Oakleaf, and Peacock pansy among orchids, hibiscus, and other tropical flowers. There are landscaped ponds, a turtle enclosure, and small bird aviaries outside the pavilion to supplement the experience.
Location: Wanasari, Tabanan
Top Highlights: Butterfly species, educational exhibits, tropical gardens
9. Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfalls
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In northern Bali, near the village of Sambangan, the Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfalls is a beautiful multi-tiered waterfall located in a verdant rainforest gorge. This undiscovered gem contains three main waterfalls: Amertha, Pucuk, and Kroya. Each waterfall tumbles into turquoise plunge pools surrounded by mossy boulders and tropical vegetation. While not a tourist hot spot like other famed waterfalls in Bali, Banyu Wana Amertha Waterfalls provides an immersive experience in nature. It is not developed or touristy; it is just Bali’s awesome side in February.
Location: Near Munduk, North Bali
Top Highlights: Multiple falls, scenic forest trail, photo spots
10. Lempad House Museum, Ubud
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The Lempad House Museum of Ubud is a valuable secret nugget of culture that honours a Bali artist, sculptor, and architect, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad. The museum is located in the ancestral house of Lempad on a little side street, and it is on its territory where visitors can feel the personal and genuine atmosphere of the place. The area is a place where his famous sketch pictures, many of them of Indian Hindu fiction scenes, are flanked by elaborate stone carvings and beset with ancient Balinese-style construction.
Location: Central Ubud
Top Highlights: Sculptures, traditional Balinese sketches, quiet ambiance
From serene temples and secret waterfalls to secluded beaches and cultural villages, the places to visit in Bali in February guarantee an escape into a quieter, more peaceful, greener, less crowded side of Bali. Whether you’re looking for peace or you just want to eat amazing food and visit cultural experiences, Bali in February has both. Are you eager to explore Bali like never before? Plan your trip today with TripXL.
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