What to visit in Bali with children. A fabulous family holiday on the island of Bali. What to take with you

First of all, parents think about where to rent housing, which beaches to swim on, as well as what to feed and how to entertain their child.

Holidays in Asian resorts with children are always questionable for many tourists. There are too many nuances that need to be taken into account and various unforeseen situations. After all, Bali is not Europe, where you can fly even with the smallest ones. At first glance, in the distance exotic island A fragile child's body faces dangers: a long flight, difficulties in acclimatization, unusual food, infections, disruption of the regime and associated stress. But nevertheless, if you approach the organization of the trip carefully and consistently, then your vacation in Bali with a child will go with a bang.

First of all, parents think about where to rent housing, which beaches to swim on, as well as what to feed and how to entertain their child.

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Beaches

Bali, a surfer's paradise, can turn into hell for parents due to choppy oceans. Constant ebbs and flows, waves, and a not very clean coastline due to algae (they don’t always have time to quickly remove them) do not allow us to call the island’s beaches suitable for children.

The most suitable place for a family holiday is the Nusa Dua resort. The coastal strip, stretching for 3 km, is covered with an even layer of light sand. The entrance to the sea is gentle and comfortable, and there are practically no waves thanks to the barrier of coral reefs. Along the ocean there are five-star hotels with quite high price tags for accommodation. Formally, parts of the beach area belong to these hotels, but anyone can go there. The cost of renting a sun lounger is approximately 25,000 IDR.

The infrastructure of Nusa Dua is considered the most developed in Bali. In addition, there are the cleanest and most “civilized” beaches - no annoying traders of all sorts of nonsense and other suspicious individuals. On the downside, the entertainment is mainly aimed at adult tourists. To keep your child from getting bored, you can take him on a boat ride. Older guys will be interested water skiing and surfing.

Another suitable resort for a family holiday is Sanur. The local beaches are not inferior in characteristics to Nusa Dua. It is very convenient for parents to let their offspring swim in shallow water. In addition, nearby is the rope park Bali Treetop Adventure Park (office site in English), designed for children from 4 years old.

Third most popular among travelers with children is the more democratic Jimbaran. The beach is located in a bay, so there is no need to worry about strong waves. The great advantage of the place is dozens of restaurants with seafood menus, as well as a children's surfing school, where they teach the basics of board riding.

The beaches of Uluwatu and Dreamland are very picturesque landscapes, but the infrastructure is poorly developed. It is better to come here between low and high tide. At other times, due to strong waves, the child has nothing to do there.

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Leisure

Unlike the beaches, there is nothing wrong with children's activities in Bali. Little visitors are welcome at the Waterbom water park, located in Kuta. It is recognized as the best and most advanced in Asia. This is a huge entertainment center with rides, swimming pools and playgrounds. The Splash water park (office site in English) in Seminyak competes with it. Its main competitive advantage is a playground for kids with water cannons and safe slides.

A trip to the Bali Bird Park (office site in English) will be an exciting adventure even for infants. The bright colors of exotic birds will instantly switch the attention of the most capricious little one. The inhabitants of the zoo (office site in English) will be of interest to older children.

Children aged 1 to 14 years will enjoy entertainment center Lollipop’s Playland in Seminyak (office site). There, on a huge territory, there is a water park, a climbing wall, a trampoline area, game rooms, and attractions. You can easily spend the whole day in this place and not get bored.

In the safari park you can get acquainted with rare inhabitants of tropical fauna living in natural conditions. Laugh at clumsy rhinoceroses, look at graceful antelopes and dangerous tigers, ride on the back of an elephant - what else does a child need for fun?

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Wintering

Bali is a great option to wait out the harsh Russian winter. Warm climate, plenty of sun, vast ocean, delicious tropical fruits are strong arguments in favor of wintering in Indonesia. The experience of families with children going to the island for several months is quite positive. From the point of view of acclimatization, a longer stay in Asian countries is better for a child than a short trip of two to three weeks.

The most important task is to select a deployment area and appropriate housing. The best place Sanur is considered. The beach in this area is not particularly picturesque, but the ocean is calmer. In the town itself there are supermarkets with everything necessary for children: food, clothing, hygiene products. An alternative solution is Ubud. You should stay there if your priority is a comfortable temperature, less humid climate, as well as a close acquaintance with the nature and culture of the island. At the same time, the journey to the ocean coast will take a little over an hour.

It is better to stay in an apartment or villa with children in order to be able to cook food and create a homely atmosphere. Ideal if the house has a swimming pool.

Among the advantages of wintering in Bali with the whole family, it is worth noting that there is no need to wrap the child in a heap of clothes to protect from the cold, an abundance of natural and fresh food, a lot of sun, a friendly atmosphere (the Balinese are very kind to little ones), a lot of impressions and emotions that will be remembered for a long time . Among the disadvantages is the need to control the time spent outside in order to avoid overheating, danger intestinal infection and insect bites, unsanitary conditions in some places.

Having good health insurance will solve problems with treatment.

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Schools

For families living on the island for a long time, the issue of children's education is relevant. The most preferable option is an international kindergarten or school, where students communicate in English language. Groups and classes consist of children of all nationalities. The most popular such institution is the “Green School” ( Green School) in Ubud (office site in English). The education system there is focused on developing creative skills, revealing talents and developing a cosmopolitan mindset. Classes take place in tropical forest amidst the chirping of birds at bamboo desks.

You can enroll your offspring in the Doremi Excellent School (official website in English) or in the “Academy of Light” for Russian-speaking students, located among picturesque rice fields. But it should be taken into account that there is a very unique approach to teaching. Lessons are not built on the basis of any recognized methodology, but with an emphasis on understanding the “laws of the Universe”, from which all scientific principles and disciplines originate.

Holidays in Bali with children are somewhat different from holidays in many other countries of the world. The thing is that, contrary to the ideas of most tourists and snow-white beaches in the bounty style and a relaxing holiday, there are not so many good beaches suitable for children on the island. Many beaches in Bali have dark volcanic sand, and frequent high and low tides make it difficult to enjoy swimming due to high waves, but there are also quieter places in Bali.

Flying to Bali with a child

We recommend purchasing tickets with one short transfer or without transfers. Take your tablet with you on the flight and load it with cartoons and games. Take your favorite treats on the go. It is better to fly at night so that you can be there by morning.

The best beaches in Bali for swimming with children:

The choice of a beach for a holiday with children in Bali largely depends on the nature of the bottom and the waves that usually occur on this beach. There are not many such beaches on the island, but they do exist.

Perhaps the best of all the resorts suitable for families with children is Nusa Dua. Unlike most resorts, everything here is more civilized, there are no annoying merchants walking along the beaches, everything is clean and many European families with children relax here.

Nusa Dua Beach is considered an elite beach in Bali. White sand, clear water, beautiful sun loungers and parasols, green manicured lawns and a large selection of good hotels and villas make it the most popular holiday destination among wealthy citizens.

Unlike most resorts, there are practically no waves on this beach, since not far from the shore there is a coral reef, which protects the shore.

Nusa Dua has all the infrastructure necessary for recreation, including golf courses, gyms, spa centers and much more. The disadvantage of the resort is the large number of Russian tourists, which somewhat spoils the atmosphere of an exotic holiday.

Another cool resort aimed at wealthy tourists. The resort has several cool hotels with large areas where children can play and children's pools.

The second most popular beach for children in Bali is Jimbaran. There is no such European gloss as in Nusa Dua, and the waves are bigger, so it is best to relax here with school-age children. There is even a children's surf school for them, where experienced teachers will teach children the basics of this sport. The resort has a developed infrastructure with a large selection of accommodation.

Uluwatu is a very popular place among surfers, but at low tide, a natural pool is formed here, the depth of which is about one and a half meters. There is no developed beach infrastructure here, but there is clean sand and clear water.

Not far from Uluwatu there is another popular place among surfers, Dreamland. Its name is completely justified. Snow-white sand and azure water make this beach one of the most beautiful in Bali. It is best to swim here with children between high and low tides, since the rest of the time there are quite strong waves and it is surfing time.

This magnificent beach is located near the village of Candidasa. Its advantage is its distance from the main resorts of the island, which makes the beach very uncrowded and allows you to enjoy a relaxing holiday and the beauty of the local nature. The disadvantage of the beach is that you have to get to it by car.

Choosing accommodation for holidays with children

Many of those who plan independent trip in Bali with children, they are wondering where it is better to live, in a hotel or rent a house or villa. There cannot be a definite answer to this question, so let’s look at the pros and cons, and you will decide for yourself what is best for you.

The good thing about the hotel is that in addition to accommodation, you also get service, but its disadvantage is that there is no homely atmosphere that you could get in a villa. It is better to book any accommodation other than hotels.

As for money, a normal villa with modern furniture and appliances can be rented for about 150-200 dollars per day, and if you rent for long term, it will be even cheaper. Such a villa will have at least 2 bedrooms, and maybe 3 or 4. If you are not traveling with one family, but for example with your friends, then the difference in price between a villa and two rooms is good hotel will not be high. If you require a cook or other services, this can be arranged for an additional fee.

What to see?

Monkey Forest

If you have a desire to observe the life of monkeys in wildlife, then we recommend going to Ubud to the monkey forest. So besides these animals there are also many others. Also, in this forest you will see many stone statues from Hindu mythology.

Have you decided to go to Bali with your child? Confused in the variety of resorts and villages with exotic names and don't know where to relax? We will shed light on this question that seems confusing at first glance.

Peculiarities children's recreation on Bali

Almost every traveler and non-traveler has a strong association of Bali with the delightful island of snow-white beaches, straight from advertising brochures. travel companies. Yes, a lot of heaven can be found in Bali, but it is inseparable from sloppiness and sometimes squalor.

All the beauty of the island lies in its untouched exotic nature, which can only be found by going deep into the island. And the further you go, the better the landscapes. However, children cannot go without swimming in the sea or ocean.

There are few really good beaches on the island. And swimming on them does not at all coincide with our usual understanding of this process. Here, most likely, it is similar to jumping on waves, since most time Indian Ocean experiencing hot flashes. So it turns out that whether it is possible to enter the water at all or not depends on the tide schedule. You will have to wait for the moment of the “golden mean”, since at low tide the water completely exposes the shore and there is simply nowhere to swim. But going deeper is dangerous, coral reefs await there.

The best beaches in Bali for swimming with children

But it is not all that bad. There are a couple of excellent places that can meet all the requirements of restless parents.

Despite the fact that the most close city to the Bali-Kuta airport, you should immediately dismiss the idea of ​​relaxing in this place. It's loud, dirty and clean with a party profile.

The Kuta beach is almost always dirty

Huge waves are always crashing near the shore, and annoying merchants tire you out with their pestering. In addition, Kuta is a favorite habitat for surfers. And if it’s worth coming here, it’s only for the incredibly fabulous crimson sunsets.

Absolutely all resorts that are more or less adapted for children are worth looking for on southern peninsula Bukit. The most impeccable conditions can offer southern resort Nusa Dua. This is a classic beach holiday with the unspoken mark of “elite”.

Huge tourist complexes are built along the coast. Perhaps the most Russified place in all of Bali.

The resort is one of the few that can boast a quiet coastline, golden sand, clear water and a calm environment. The waves near the shore here are unprecedented. Everything is neat and exquisitely beautiful: from trimmed green lawns to goldfish in artificial ponds. All in all, perfect place for babies.

If we are talking about vacationing with a school-age child, we can highly recommend the fishing village of Jimbaran, also in the south of Bali. Jimbaran promotes a chic holiday with just a hint of waves, combined with bodyboarding lessons for teenagers.

"Jimbaran" is famous for its children's surf school

It’s a fascinating activity to walk along the beach during low tide, collect intricate shells and watch the sea life scurrying back and forth. Moreover, Jimbaran is very close to the tourist mecca of Kuta.

Uluwatu is a picturesque paradise, of great interest with its grotto. It is “swimming” only during the short hours of low tide, turning into one continuous pool with maximum depth- slightly less than human height.

Mysterious grotto on Uluwata beach

A fascinating sight for children - agile crabs running along the slopes of rocks.

“Dreamland” not far from Ubud is considered one of the most beautiful beaches not only in Bali, but throughout Indonesia. It fully lives up to its name: a snow-white strip of fine sand and clear azure waters.

An incredibly fabulous lagoon surrounded by majestic rocks. It is better to swim here with children between high and low tides.

"Dreamland" looks like it came straight out of an advertising brochure - azure ocean waters and snow-white sand

If you can rent a car in Bali, be sure to go to Virgin Beach, which is located on the eastern coast of the island near the resort of Candidasa.

"Virgin" beach in Bali is little known among tourists, which is a pity

This is a place unknown to tourists, but especially revered by the Balinese themselves and sophisticated connoisseurs beach holiday. Unity with nature, sugar sand, clear water and delicious seafood in coastal restaurants.

Hotels or apartments?

There are very few hotels on the very edge of the ocean in Bali. There is a special transfer from some hotels to the beaches.

But the true vacation format for Bali (and quite affordable) is a cozy villa overlooking the ocean.

In addition, it is very convenient: you can cook your own food and create a familiar home atmosphere for your child.

What to see?

Bali is a paradise for a child in terms of interesting excursion programs and entertainment. Two water parks "Waterbom" in Kuta

Waterpark "Waterboom" on the island

And "New Kuta GREENPARK" not far from Dreamland beach. Must visit "Forest of the Monkeys" in Ubud, go to dolphin show in Lovina,

and if there is a desire, then go on a boat to the ocean, where they swim in freedom. The safari park is also interesting "Bali safari marine park",

"Bird Park" in Tamang Burung,

« Elephant Park» in Tarot. A popular excursion to the island. Serangan, where the turtle farm is located.

Both children and adults on the island. Bali will receive a lot of bright and unforgettable emotions

Despite the fact that the island of Bali has been in the top popular destinations holiday among Russians, it is worth thinking several times when deciding whether to go here with children. The fact is that traditionally this tropical island not far from the equator is chosen by surfers, who are attracted by the waves that are observed all year round on almost the entire coast. So is it possible to go to Bali with a child?

Traditionally, Bali has two seasons: dry and wet. The best time for holidays with children is the dry season, which lasts from May to October, and the most favorable months July and August. At this time of year, the temperature stays at +24 degrees during the day, there is no extreme heat, and only short-term rains occur, and only at night. The water temperature at this time is as comfortable as possible, and the waves are not as strong as during the rainy season, which lasts from November to April.

Features of traveling to Bali with children

Even though the island is in South-East Asia, it has not yet earned such popularity as, for example, Thailand. That is why the number of flights is significantly inferior in number and variety. The flight, even direct, is about 10 hours, and on flights with transfers you can spend more than a day on the way, which may not be to the liking of every child.

Another issue is acclimatization. Babies often need more time to get used to changing weather and time zones. That is why the tour should be taken for at least two weeks, and even better – for three weeks or a month. For the first 3-5 days after arrival, children may be lethargic and moody, and many even develop a cold. Therefore, it is worth taking cold medicines and immunostimulants with you.

The best resorts and beaches for families with children

Even in the dry season in Bali there are waves almost everywhere. Also, one of the features of the island’s beaches is strong ebbs and flows, which make holidays with children unsuitable. And meeting surfers on the open sea can be an unpleasant surprise for a child, even if the parents allow the child to swim.

In addition, for families with children it is not recommended to choose noisy resorts, for example, Kuta, even though the city is closest to the airport. The beaches of Kuta are always dirty and there are strong ebbs and flows. This city is more suitable for youth parties, which take place both day and night. Even if the beach is not a priority for you, noise nightlife Can fit when holidaying with a child. However, there are several resorts that are suitable for families with children, as they have good beaches without waves and comfortable family hotels. The best of them are located on the southern Bukit Peninsula.

Nusa Dua

The resort of Nusa Dua is significantly different from the typical Balinese coast. Firstly, coastline here it is long and wide, covered with fine golden sand. Waves are extremely rare here, since not far from the shore there is a large coral reef that prevents strong waves from reaching the shore.

The second feature of this resort is a touch of elitism, not typical for other parts of the island. Everything here is decorated in a European style: evenly trimmed lawns, golf and tennis fields, goldfish in artificial ponds. Hotel complexes are lined up along the coast, most of which have 4 and 5 star categories and their own territory. By the way, this is a huge plus for families with children, since such hotels always have a children’s pool, and some even have water slides. In addition, hotels in Nusa Dua most often have a children's club and also provide babysitting services.

Jimbaran

The resort of Jimbaran is also located in the south of the island, it is a small town whose residents are mainly engaged in fishing. Everything here is more authentic, however, family hotels high-end ones are also present. There are already waves here, however, they are still lower than in other Bali resorts, except Nusa Dua. Basically, fans of surfing come here, and they take their children with them, because there is a children’s surf school here, so the whole family can get involved in this sport. In addition, after leaving the child with a nanny for the evening, parents can go to the party town of Kuta, which is located not far from Jimbaran.

Uluwatu and Dreamland beaches

These beaches are even less suitable for families with children than the first two, however, swimming here is quite safe between high and low tides. On Uluwatu, at low tide, a very shallow pool of sea water forms, in which children splash with pleasure. Well, Dreamland Beach bears its name for a reason, as it is one of the most beautiful on the island. The sand here is snow-white, and the water has rich blue and blue colors.

Entertainment for children in Bali

Traditionally, in Bali, children go to water parks. In general, every resort has at least one place with water slides; most often they are on hotel grounds, where security allows not only guests with children, but also everyone. There are also two large water parks on the island - “Woterbom” in Kuta and “New Kuta Dremark”, which is located very close to beautiful beach Dreamland. These water parks largely determine the choice of Kuta as a resort for families with children, since you can spend the whole day on their territory, even for adults there are slides that are many times more extreme than for children.

If your child shows interest in animals, you can visit several at once. interesting places. The first is the monkey forest, where you can observe the life of these funny creatures in their natural environment. Well, adults will be interested in looking at the stone Hindu mythological statues. There is a forest near Ubud, as well as a bird park, where birds are also found in the wild. In addition, you can see exotic animals in the Safari Park, elephants in Taro Park, and a visit to the Dolphinarium, where you can even swim with dolphins, will also be interesting.

Children's infrastructure of the island

When it comes to products for children, there is no shortage of them in Bali. In all pharmacies you can buy the most common children's medicines, as well as diapers and baby food of various brands. You can also buy baby food in supermarkets, although the choice here will be smaller. Both on the coast and in Kuta there are many shops where you can buy children's clothing, toys and beach accessories. However, there is nothing exclusive or branded here.

As for food, Bali is full of fruits and vegetables; children also enjoy eating rice, chicken and vegetable dishes, which are served in every restaurant and cafe, the main thing is to warn when ordering to add less spices. European food is also common in Bali, especially in Nusa Dua; porridge and traditional fried eggs or French fries are served here.

Still, to go or not to go?

You can go to Bali with a child only if you want to take him with you, but if we are talking about choosing a resort for a child, then it is better to look for some other options. If you still choose Bali as a holiday destination, then children will feel best here during the dry season and on quiet resort, for example, such as Nusa Dua.

What are parents afraid of?

First of all, I want to say that there are a lot of prejudices and myths around the topic of vacationing with a child anywhere, and especially in Asia. In particular, I recently came across this comment from a mother on one of the social networks: “Anywhere with a child, just not to Asia! Adults get bullied, and even more so children.”

They are afraid of mothers, acclimatization, insects and reptiles, poisoning, infections and other things. To this I can only say one thing: if you are afraid of everything, it is better to stay at home. You’ll save your nerves and won’t be afraid. Although, to be honest, you are not protected from anything at home either. One of my friends broke her leg while in own apartment. So don’t program yourself for the bad, think about the good!

I can’t speak for all of Asia, since my child and I have spent the winter only in Bali and Phangan, but here are some myths that I learned about and that I really want to debunk.

Myth No. 1

“People don’t go to Bali to swim, children can only swim in the pool”

During the entire first winter, my daughter never swam in the pool. Well, I just didn’t think it was necessary to bathe a one and a half year old child in chlorinated water when there is real and living water nearby. We live quite far from the ocean, in the village of Ubud. But half an hour away from us is the Sanur district, where there is wonderful beach Sindu beach.

It is very clean and the water is calm because the coast is protected by a coral reef. Children love swimming there! My Hanya is afraid of waves, but she boldly goes into the water herself. I recommend going to the beach at the Inna Grand Hotel, it’s quiet there, no one pushes their goods and it’s very comfortable.

We also love Karma beachin Bukit. Not only is it clean and suitable for families with children, but it is also incredibly beautiful. Hannah especially appreciated the small pools that formed after low tide. It was like sitting in a jacuzzi. Two minuses: 1) There are 300 steps to go down to it🙈 2)It is necessary to take into account the timing of the tides, because at high tide the beach is almost completely submerged.

The Nusa Dua area is also beautiful. The beaches are clean even during the rainy season, when, for example, Canggu and Kuta turn into a pitiful sight due to the abundance of garbage. And the garbage is brought by the changing current. When the rainy season ended, Kuta and Canggu were transformed! So keep this feature in mind.

If you go to Nusa Dua, pay attention to the beachGeger, it is also protected by a coral reef and the water there is very calm, there are no waves.

So you definitely don’t have to worry about swimming in the ocean here. And if your kids can’t imagine life without splashing in the pool, then at almost any hotel you can negotiate and for a small fee they will let you in even for the whole day.

Myth No. 2

" There is nothing to do in Bali during the rainy season " - say those who know nothing about the rainy season. We arrived a couple of months before the start of the notorious wet season and, frankly speaking, we didn’t notice much difference between dry and wet. The rain collects, pours, pours out and after half an hour it’s nice and warm again Only once the downpour lasted for almost 3 days in a row with short breaks. Agree, you can survive 3 days of rain at a temperature of +25/27😁

Myth No. 3

"I'll save on insurance ".
It seems that traveling with a child without health insurance has become truly fashionable. . It would be better if the insurance policy remains unused, but you will know that you can count on qualified assistance if necessary. Especially if you are traveling with a child.

Hania was hospitalized with rotavirus for three days. Naturally, I was with her. Separate room, meals on menu, I’m not even talking about constant monitoring of my daughter’s condition. When we checked out, my neighbor (by the way, a mother of two children) shared her experience. Her daughter caught rotavirus while in Russia, and they were admitted to a general ward, where there were 5 other patients with various infections. As a result, the accompanying adult also caught some kind of infection. So Hania and I were even lucky to bring the rotavirus to Bali.

How and where to choose housing?

For holidays with children, I highly recommend choosing quieter areas. For example, the same

We are Ubud followers. It is green, fresh, calm in terms of safety and the nearest beach is 30 minutes away. Personally, Canggu and Kuta do not seem to me the most suitable for family spending time due to the large crowd of tourists, and, as a result, the abundance of crooks.

However, I know a wonderful couple with a six-month-old baby who adore Canggu, but they did not like our beloved Ubud. Every man to his own taste. It’s good that the island is quite compact and if you don’t like the chosen area for some reason, you can easily move to another.

How we looked for a house

We initially knew that we were going for a long time, while still in Russia. Our search was very simple: we sent requests to Bali groups on all social networks about available houses in the area we were interested in and within our budget.

The answers varied. The most common ones were of the following type: “Are you even in your right mind to look for housing for such pennies?” Apparently, this is how the agents answered us, who are completely uninterested in offering budget options. But we were not upset and continued our search.

As a result, we contacted a girl who lived in Bali at that time (preparing for childbirth), she sent us photos and videos of housing options. She also booked a suitable house, getting a good discount from the owner of the house.

Housing prices

The price range for housing in Bali starts from 10,000 per month for a room in a good guesthouse and goes up to infinity. There are homes to suit every taste and budget. So don’t listen to the agents, their interest is clear: to rent at a higher price in order to get a larger commission.

As a result, we rented a separate one-bedroom house on the territory where there are 9 other houses and rooms for rent, and the Balinese family itself also lives. Our nest is costing us an incredible amount beautiful view on rice terraces, daily cleaning, good internet, electricity and hot water for 20 thousand rubles. Gas for the kitchen, drinking water and laundry services are paid separately. For the same money we rented a one-room apartment in Perm with a view of the neighboring house. As they say, feel the difference.

. You book a hotel for a few days, arrive, take a bike and drive around or walk around the surrounding area, asking the locals the question “House for rent?” This way you will see the house with your own eyes, touch it, and even bargain. By the way, bargaining in Bali is not only possible, but also necessary. Usually, Russians are perceived here as moneybags, and the prices we are told are greatly inflated. So bargain until you go all the way. In the end, the right option will still be found. This doesn't just apply to housing!

Since I have no experience of staying in a hotel with a child, I cannot answer the question of which hotels are considered the best for families with children. I know for sure that many hotels have children's clubs and water parks, and there are babysitting services, so take into account whether the hotel has such activities. Where there are many children of different ages, there are many opportunities for natural stimulation of development.

What to do with a child in Bali?

For me, this issue resolved itself. We moved into the house at night, and when we went out to explore the surroundings in the morning, it turned out that the grandchildren of the owner of the house, aged 2-6 years, lived on the territory. Hannah was delighted!

Periodically, more families with children came, and we had an almost international kindergarten;) In addition, we also lived in a place where geese, ducks, cows, and many hens and roosters graze. Hannah looked at them with interest and fed the animals with her hand. For my daughter, a year and a half of such communication both with other children and with wildlife was enough, in my opinion. We tried to go to the beach two or three times a week. In this large sandbox, the child is always interested.

Bali Zoo and other attractions

We also went to Bali Zoo, which is located next to Ubud. Some people think that it is inferior to the Singapore zoo, but we really liked the Balinese zoo. I especially liked the area where goats, small kangaroos, and deer can be hand-fed! Plus, there is a small children's water park.

Large water parks Waterboom and Greenpark are suitable for older children. They are praised on the forums, but at first it was too early for us to go to such places, and then we were lazy, so we haven’t made up our own opinion about them yet.

Monkey Forest in Ubud is beautiful and dangerous at the same time. Monkeys run on the ground, climb trees, communicate with each other and do not take tourists into account at all. Be very careful because these are quite aggressive animals. But it’s worth taking a walk in the forest, it’s incredibly beautiful there.

We also, to be honest, unknowingly went to Hidden Canyon. It’s good that the baby was fastened in the baby carrier. The adventure is very interesting, but extreme: I still don’t understand how Hanya and I dared to crawl over these boulders and jump from stone to stone. Therefore, I recommend leaving your child with a nanny and going to this place yourself.

Hannah loves to go on rides. Fortunately, there are plenty of them in Ubud and their prices are low. We love the carousels at the children's hypermarket Clandy's. Tokens, translated into our money, cost 5 rubles. Sometimes we go to Macdonald's, but only to a certain one: if it has a children's slide. My daughter loves to crawl there with other babies while my husband and I quietly drink our coffee.

Also, in many areas of Bali, Russian mothers organize meetings where children have fun playing, and mothers have a pleasant conversation. There are kindergartens, both international and Russian.

How are children treated in Bali?

In general, children are very loved in Bali. Hannah never goes unnoticed wherever we are. They take pictures of her, hug her, treat her with goodies, and play with her. At first, this really embarrassed me, because in Russia we are not used to this. But after the first 6 months of being on the island, I am no longer surprised by anything and calmly react to these squeals and squeals of affection;)

I believe that going to Bali for the winter was one of the best decisions in my life. In addition to the fact that my husband and I both dislike the cold, and thanks to wintering we missed the frosts, we also witnessed an incredible leap in our daughter’s development. We arrived at 1.1 and Hanya was walking a little backwards.

In Russia, doctors intimidated me about dysplasia, I was very tense about this. And here she began to walk completely normally, and then run! Communication with foreign children, sounds of nature and the Indonesian language, a lot of movement in a minimum of clothing, swimming in the ocean - all this will leave a positive imprint on your worldview. And it will certainly be remembered by us, parents.

In general, my husband and I have a hard time imagining how we can leave our Hannah to someone and go on an excursion. That's why we carry it with us everywhere. My daughter happily swam in the waterfall, watched the monkeys, and explored the rice terraces with us. And the pleasure from these trips increased, looking at these eyes burning with interest.

I am sure that children are happy where their parents are happy. Yes, perhaps we haven’t climbed volcanoes yet, haven’t gone to clubs or some festivals, but all this is not going anywhere, it can wait. But my daughter doesn’t: she changes every day and these moments are dear to me.

Don’t be afraid to travel with your children, because the world is big and kind!

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