A holiday on the tropical island Bali offers exciting activities that you can do to escape your routine. But you might know that December is the beginning of the rainy season. How can you picture a perfect holiday in the miserable drizzle? Fortunately, Bali offers an endless list of indoor and outdoor activities, which is why Bali’s many award-winning attractions have gained the most visitors at this time of year. Here are a select few of what you can do in Bali during peak season.
Outdoor activities
White water rafting tour and ATV
Rain or shine, white water rafting tours will get you soaked up in Bali’s fresh, clean river water. Enjoy an adrenaline rush as you explore the rapids at Ayung River, Telaga Waja river, and Melangit river. If you’re getting pumped up in the rivers during the dry season, imagine how more much more fun it’ll be when the river delivers a full deluge in the rainy season?
Of course, if you are concerned about safety, note that the rafting operators are responsible for your safety, and will not allow you to even get close to the river if conditions are not suitable. If you’re looking for more hardcore outdoor activities, you can also enjoy speeding through the jungle on a muddy course, on an ATV.
Hunting for souvenirs
For those who prefer visiting shops that sell cool T-shirts, paintings, trinkets, and anything that your friends and family might appreciate as a gift, you can visit the Kuta Art Market, just 30 minutes from The Colony Hotel (much faster with a motorbike). This stretch of road leads you towards the fantastic west-facing Kuta beach. Here’s something fun to do: explore the market, buy as many interesting things as you can find along the road, haggle and purchase at the best-bargained price, and be at the beach by sunset.
Bargaining is a mental and psychological sport that you might enjoy – play against seasoned merchants and test your negotiation skills. (Learn how to haggle in Bali).
Indoor activities
Lounge in an Instagrammable cafe
When it rains, don’t let the weather get you down. There are plenty of places to lounge, relax, dine, and laugh with friends and loved ones. We recommend a few below.
There is WACKO Burger Café, around 15 minutes from The Colony Hotel, which isn’t your ordinary burger parlor – you can design what you eat! From the weight and type of meat you want to the cheese, toppings, sauces, and even gluten-free buns, here’s a new taste of freedom.
If you feel like having gelato afterward, try Gusto Gelato & Coffee nearby. There are so many different flavors to choose from. Chili with chocolate? They have it. Soursop and dragon fruit sorbet? Look nowhere else.
Enjoy a world-class massage in The Colony Hotel.
It’s not often that your accommodation comes with exclusive access to the award-winning Jari Menari massage experience. At Jari Menari, you will be remedied by dancing fingers that help relax every single muscle the practitioners can find – Jari Menari literally translates to Dancing Fingers. The masters of muscle relaxation have every tool under his or her belt and have extensive knowledge of the many different forms of massage. You will be ever-more delighted by every movement. At The Colony Hotel, we bring experience to your room!
The Colony Hotel is a children-free hotel. Anyone older than 16 years can enjoy top-notch services and spoil themselves with the abundant luxuries we offer. Furthermore, our LGBT-friendly policy ensures that our services are inclusive because we believe that everyone deserves to be treated like royalty.