Bali Botanical Garden

For a memorable day in the Bali Botanical Garden, travelers should plan ahead. The gardens are cooler and often lightly foggy—very different from coastal Bali, and perfect for wandering. Most visitors arrive from Ubud or South Bali by car, passing through scenic farmland. Weekends can be busy with local families, while weekdays often feel peaceful. Tickets are affordable, but bringing some cash for snacks and extra exhibits never hurts.

• Best time to visit: Early morning, or just after midday rain lifts. April to October for the driest weather.
• How to get there: Private car or driver from Ubud and Denpasar (1.5–2 hours); limited public buses stop in Bedugul village.
• Accessibility: Paved paths suit strollers and wheelchairs, but some forest trails can be uneven. Family-friendly, with picnic lawns and a playground.
• Average visit duration: 2–4 hours, longer if you slow down or picnic.

Bali Botanical Garden is more than flowerbeds. It stretches over 150 hectares—Indonesia’s largest. Highlights mix conservation, culture, and hidden fun. Misty valleys showcase bright blue hydrangeas. A collection of towering trees draws birdlife and shade-lovers. Off paved paths, hidden shrines and small temples hint at Bali’s spiritual life, quietly woven into the gardens’ design.

• Fern Garden: Shady glens with giant tree ferns and ancient cycads, perfect on hot days.
• Orchid House: Hundreds of delicate native orchids displayed in and around tropical greenhouses.
• Treetop Adventure Park: For a fee, families and thrill-seekers can zipline and climb obstacle courses high among the canopy.
• Kandya Temple: A quiet spot where local ceremonies still happen, away from main paths.
• Photo spots: Wide lawns with lake views, giant palm trees, the iconic cactus collection, and the mossy steps near the bamboo forest.
• Fun fact: Over 2,400 species of plants, including endangered trees and healing herbs used by Balinese healers, grow here.