Gay Bali, famed as a surfing paradise with exquisite beaches, ancient cliff-top temples, and mountainous rice paddy fields. Bali has hotels to suit every holiday from trendy beach resorts to romantic mountain top villas or even budget hostels on backpacking party streets. The area is filled with luxury beach resorts, chic restaurants and trendy bars. The handful of bars are located next door to each other making the area perfect for bar hopping.
As you travel between the bars expect drag shows, international pop, inside smoking, and plenty of Indonesian working men. Most of the action kicks off around 11 pm โ 12 am with the majority of the bars closing around 3 am. Like most holiday destinations, parties take place every night of the week, all year round. They offer steam and sauna facilities along with private massage treatments. From chic to cheap Bali has it all.
But if you are looking for deserted palm-fringed beaches you should check out north Bali with its incredible black sand beaches. Inland Bali around Ubud is great for panoramic mountain views over the hillside rice paddies. Adventure through the black sand and lava deposits of Mt. Batur on a jeep tour, followed by a relaxing dip in natural hot springs. A unique way to experience Bali's volcanic landscape.
Perfect for Instagram enthusiasts looking to enhance their feed with stunning landscape shots. Enjoy non-stop fun at Waterbom Bali, one of Asia's top water parks.
In terms of public tolerance and acceptance of homosexuality, views are very mixed across Indonesia. Bali is one of the most accepting parts of Indonesia.
