Bali is quite a magical place and if you haven’t visited it, then you’re in for a treat when you do. It’s a small island tucked in amongst the western islands of Indonesia and is home to a stunning coastline and beautiful inland mountains dotted with rice paddies and lakes.
As you can imagine, coming up with the best views isn’t so easy during a stay in Bali, as there are so many to choose from. Just going for a morning stroll along the beach in Bali gives you an amazing view, especially on a calm day when the Indian Ocean is drenched in the colors of a sunrise.
To get to the best views in Bali though, you’re going to need to get off the beaten track a little and put some effort into getting to them, and here they are.

Mount Batur is an active volcano that sits on the north-eastern side of the island and hiking to the top of the volcano is a must if you’re looking to see what might be the ultimate view in Bali.
The peak of Mount Batur sits at around 1,700 meters and hiking to the summit takes around 3 hours. The hike isn’t so bad as there are well-maintained pathways that lead you right to the top and once you’re there you get an amazing view of the surrounding area.
To the east, you’ll see the beautiful crater lake of Danau Batur and the local villages of Kintamani and Penelokan stretching along its shores. To the west and behind the lake to the east are rolling highlands covered in lush jungle.
The most popular time to hike to the summit is early in th