Day trips in Seminyak
- 01
Pura Taman Ayun
A moated royal family temple at Mengwi, built in 1634 and part of Bali's UNESCO-listed cultural landscape.
- Time needed
- 1-1.5 hours plus travel
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning
- Tickets
- Visitors usually need modest dress and a sarong. Check the current ticket and rules at the gate.
- 02
Tanah Lot
A Hindu sea temple on a rock off the coast of Tabanan, one of Bali's best-known sunset sights and an easy half-day trip from Seminyak.
- Time needed
- 3-4 hours including travel
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Late afternoon near sunset, dry season
- Tickets
- There is an entry fee for visitors; check the current rate at the gate. Visitors usually cannot enter the main shrine.
Neighbourhoods in Seminyak
- 03
Jalan Kayu Aya (Eat Street)
Seminyak's main dining and boutique strip, nicknamed Eat Street, running from the beach end towards the heart of the area.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early evening, before the crowds and scooters peak
- Tickets
- The street is free to walk. Restaurant prices, service charges and tax vary; check menus before sitting down.
Experiences in Seminyak
- 04
Prana Spa
A Seminyak spa designed with Indian and Moroccan influences, known for couples' treatments and long packages.
- Time needed
- 2-3 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late morning or afternoon
- Tickets
- Book ahead, especially for couples' packages. Prices are quoted with tax and service on top; check the current menu.
Temples in Seminyak
- 05
Pura Petitenget
A Hindu sea temple on the Seminyak shoreline, linked to the priest Dang Hyang Nirartha and one of the coastal temples said to guard Bali.
- Time needed
- 30-45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, or on a temple anniversary day if you want ceremony
- Tickets
- Visitors are generally expected to dress modestly and wear a sarong and sash, which can often be borrowed or hired at the entrance. Some inner courtyards are for worshippers only. Confirm any donation or ticket arrangement on the day.
Landmarks in Seminyak
- 06
Seminyak Beach
A wide, soft-sand stretch of Bali's west coast, about 3 km long, where the day's main event is the sunset and the main rule is to swim only where the lifeguards are.
- Time needed
- 1-2 hours, longer if you stay for sunset
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon into sunset; swim only in the morning if at all
- Tickets
- Public access is free. Sunbeds and bean bags are usually charged or tied to buying food or drinks, and hawkers and massage sellers approach often. Check the red-and-yellow flag position before entering the water.
