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The 11 Best Outdoor Spots in Indonesia
All 11 outdoor spots our route editors picked in Indonesia, across 3 destinations, gathered in one list. Expect trails, beaches, parks and viewpoints, with Nusa Penida contributing the most (5).
Our curated picks
11 outdoor spots in Indonesia, grouped by destination. Destinations with the most picks come first; this is not a ranking.
Nusa Penida 5 picks
Angel's Billabong
Nusa Penida · On our Bali Island Loop route
Natural tidal infinity pool on the cliff edge.
Tip: Don't swim when waves are breaking over the edge.
Photo: Noel Fredilino · Google
Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)
Nusa Penida · On our Bali Island Loop route
Collapsed sea cave forming a circular natural arch.
Tip: Combine with Angel's Billabong next door.
Photo: budi dvm · Google
Crystal Bay
Nusa Penida · On our Bali Island Loop route
Sheltered bay with snorkeling and beach warungs for grilled fish.
Tip: Snorkel morning; currents pick up later.
Photo: Angelica B · Google
Diamond Beach
Nusa Penida · On our Bali Island Loop route
White-sand cove reached by steps carved in the cliff.
Tip: Pair with Atuh Beach on the east coast.
Photo: Stanil Dobrev · Google
Kelingking Beach
Nusa Penida · On our Bali Island Loop route
T-Rex-shaped headland over turquoise water with a steep trail to the beach.
Tip: Viewpoint is easy; the descent is steep and sweaty.
Photo: Stephen Stewart · Google
Uluwatu 4 picks
Bingin Beach
Uluwatu · On our Bali Island Loop route
Cliffside beach with warungs and surf breaks.
Tip: Steep stairs; low tide reveals rock pools.
Photo: Matteo Sanna · Google
Melasti Beach
Uluwatu · On our Bali Island Loop route
White-sand beach under dramatic cut cliffs.
Tip: Calm water for swimming; good for sunset.
Photo: ___C___ · Google
Padang Padang Beach
Uluwatu · On our Bali Island Loop route
Small cove through a rock crevice with a famous reef break.
Tip: Go at low tide; busy midday.
Photo: André Schneider · Google
Suluban Beach
Uluwatu · On our Bali Island Loop route
Hidden beach through limestone caves below Uluwatu surf breaks.
Tip: Only accessible at low tide.
Photo: 엘리파파 · Google
Ubud 2 picks
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Ubud · On our Bali Island Loop route
Forest temple complex home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Tip: Secure sunglasses and don't carry food.
Photo: Eka Koel · Google
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Ubud · On our Bali Island Loop route
Terraced rice paddies in a valley north of Ubud with walking paths.
Tip: Arrive by 7am; small donations are asked at paths.
Photo: King Traveller · Google
How we picked these
Every entry is a stop on at least one of TripsCircle's hand-curated routes, chosen by our route editors, who wrote the reason to go shown with each place. These are our curated picks, not a scored ranking: we haven't rated or reviewed them against each other. The list is grouped by destination, and within each destination places that appear on more routes come first.
Prices ($ to $$$$) and visit lengths are rough guides from our route notes, not quotes. Check opening hours before you go.
About this list
How did you choose the outdoor spots in Indonesia?
Each one is a stop on a TripsCircle route that our editors built by hand, and each comes with a written reason to go. This page shows all 11 of them. They are curated picks, not a ranked score.
Which part of Indonesia has the most outdoor spots on this list?
Nusa Penida has the most (5 of 11), followed by Uluwatu (4) and Ubud (2).
Are any of these free?
8 picks on this list are marked free in our route notes: Angel's Billabong, Bingin Beach, Broken Beach (Pasih Uug), Melasti Beach, Crystal Bay, and more. Check ahead, since parking or special exhibits can cost extra.
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Destinations on this list
- Nusa Penida 5 on this list
- Uluwatu 4 on this list
- Ubud 2 on this list
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