As a hip and happening island holiday destination, Bali is the place where you want to spend your Summer vacay. Think about lazing around on Bali’s gorgeous white sandy beaches, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture, eating scrumptious Balinese cuisine, and visiting majestic temples.
That gives us Summer vibes! Bali is extremely family-friendly, with many things to see and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Between June and August, visitors can also enjoy Bali’s idyllic weather conditions with constant sunshine. Whether you wish to chillax or stay active, we’ve got some new finds to old favourites.
Little Steps brings you our ultimate guide on the top things to do in Bali this Summer with kids in tow. Don’t forget your sunnies and sunscreen!
For many parents, some of their best Summer holiday memories were made at Summer camps. Why not give your child the same opportunity for adventure? Thankfully, Bali has a wide range of Summer camps available in 2023 to keep your kiddos active and stimulated. From green camps to surf camps, with drop-off, half-day, and overnight camps available, you’ll definitely find a fantastic camp for your child in Bali.
Check out Green Camp Bali for some awesome adventure camps. School’s almost out, so hurry up and enroll your kids in a Summer camp soon! Little Steps’s Guide To Bali Summer Camps 2023 is regularly being updated, so have a look at which camps are available in Bali by area.
This one’s an oldie, but as a firm Summer favourite in Bali, it’s definitely deserving of its own dedicated spot on this Summer hit list. Waterbom Bali is voted Asia’s best and most loved waterpark. Families love waterparks, especially on those hot Summer days. This super large waterpark is packed with pools, slides, tubes, and some great food and beverage options on-site. You could easily spend more than one-day visiting Waterbom Bali during your Summer vacay. For even more excitement, this waterpark is undergoing a new park expansion, with stage 1 set to open in June/July 2023. Expect a new sunken pool bar, tropical lagoon pool, a 20 meter tall winding slide tower, 4 new thrilling slides, new restaurants, and more!
Waterbom Bali, Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, +62 361 755 676, info@waterbom-bali.com, www.waterbom-bali.com
Visiting Bali between June to August for your family’s Summer vacay, means that you can enjoy the best weather for outdoor activities during Bali’s dry season. There are tons of tour operators around Bali offering some awesome action-packed adventure tours to some of Bali’s best spots and thrilling adventure activities. Go white water rafting on the Ayung River with Rafting Ubud Bali. Trek to the top of one of Bali’s active volcanoes, Mount Batur, to watch the sunrise with Bali Trekking Tour. Cycle through Bali’s verdant rice paddies on electric bicycles with eBikes Bali. With outdoor adventures suitable for all ages and fitness levels, you won’t be bored in Bali this Summer!
As one of the coolest spots in Asia to go surfing, you should definitely catch some waves while on vacay in Bali. Another bonus is that during Bali’s dry season, it’s surfing primetime with less humidity and calmer waters, leading to amazing surf breaks! Bali’s world-famous beaches, Canggu, Kuta, Legian, Sanur, and Seminyak, offer up some of the best breaks and swells. Never stepped on a surfboard before? Don’t stress, Bali is home to some top surf schools where surfers of all levels can fine-tune their surfing skills. Surf schools like Rip Curl School of Surf offer amazing programs for kids, prioritizing safety and a fun learning experience. Browse Little Steps’ Guide to surfing schools in Bali.
If you’re going to Bali for your Summer vacay, you should definitely have beach days planned on your itinerary. Enjoy a slice of paradise on the island. Bali’s pristine white sandy beaches and aquamarine waters offer families a great place to relax and swim for hours.
Check out toddler-friendly Mertasari Beach in Sanur, packed with vibrant kites flying up high, kid-friendly waves, cute cafes for snacks, shaded areas, and a 5km paved beachside walkway. There are also loads of watersport rentals along the beaches to enjoy activities like kayaking and snorkeling.
Mom and dad can relax and enjoy sundowners at one of Bali’s hip beach clubs while the kids play. Definitely end your day off at the ‘world’s best beach club in Bali’, Finns Beach Club situated on Berawa beach. Enjoy dedicated family areas, pools, bars, restaurants, music, and stunning sunset viewing areas. No trip to Bali is complete without catching one of Bali’s gorgeously colourful and unforgettable sunsets. Check out our Little Steps guides to the top family-friend beaches, kid-friendly beach clubs, and best sunset sports.
Not much screams Summer vacation more than lapping on a cool and creamy ice cream swirl. This cool dessert is a real treat in Bali’s tropical heat. The word’s out, and Little Steps has the scoop on some of the best ice cream parlors and gelato joints in Bali to pop past this Summer! We all know kids love ice cream, so be sure to treat them while in Bali. Enjoy artisanal homemade creamy ice cream by Dop Ice Cream at their dessert bar in Canggu. For innovative artisanal homemade gelato and non-dairy sorbet made from the best vibrant, natural, and local ingredients, Gelato Secrets has you covered. And don’t worry if dairy is not your thing; there are some fantastic vegan ice cream options available in Bali too. Mad Pops Bali serves up funky vegan popsicles and divine ice cream, which are made with locally sourced fruits and are coconut based.
After loads of activities and all-day fun in the sun in Bali, everyone is bound to work up quite an appetite! You won’t go hungry in Bali during your Summer vacay. There are many superb family-friendly restaurants and cool cafes dotted all around Bali. Enjoy both international and authentic local Indonesian cuisine. From Seminyak, to Ubud, to Kuta, there’s something to delight all palates, even those of your little picky-eaters. Watch Balinese dancing while dining at Made’s Warung, enjoy unique fine dining in a natural cave at The Cave, or binge on the famous lava-stone pizza promo at Milk & Madu Canggu.
You will definitely want to go chasing waterfalls this Summer, especially when you check out Little Steps’ Guide on some of the top waterfalls for families to visit around Bali. Not just waterfalls, but some totally zen natural hot springs to visit too, don’t miss out on Bali’s natural treasures. Besides taking in the magnificence of these beauties, taking a dip in the pools beneath some of these waterfalls is truly rewarding. Do your research as some waterfall sites are easy to reach with babies or young kids in tow, however some are more suited to trekking with older kids only. Slide down the natural water slide at Aling-Aling waterfall or soak in Toya Devasya’s natural hot springs. Pack your towels and bring sturdy trekking shoes to navigate some of the slippery paths to the waterfall sites.
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