Indonesia is a vast archipelago of over 17,000 islands, offering incredible diversity from ancient temples and volcanic landscapes to pristine beaches and vibrant coral reefs. Home to unique cultures, world-class diving, and lush rainforests, it's exceptional territory for adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts alike.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Waterbom Bali Water Park
Bali's world-class water park in Kuta ranked among Asia's best, featuring 25 slides, a lazy river, splash zone for toddlers, and dedicated kids' area. The safest and most professionally managed water attraction in Indonesia.
Duration: Full day
Bali Safari & Marine Park
Open-air safari in Gianyar with jeep rides through African and Asian animal enclosures, animal shows, and the Segara Bahari Marine Park aquarium. Elephant and White Tiger breeding programs included.
Duration: Half to full day
Ubud Monkey Forest
Walk through sacred Balinese Hindu forest home to 700+ free-roaming Balinese macaque monkeys and three ancient temples. Children love the monkey interactions but keep food hidden and follow guide instructions.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Snorkeling at Gili Air
The calmest and most family-friendly of the Gili Islands with reliable sea turtle sightings in shallow water just 100m from the beach. The gentle currents and excellent visibility make it ideal for children's first snorkeling experience.
Duration: Half day
Ayung River Rafting Bali
Family-friendly Grade II-III whitewater rafting through Ubud's jungle gorge with cascading waterfalls and rice terrace carvings. Most operators accept children from age 7; the 2-hour run is thrilling without being genuinely scary.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Jakarta)
Vast cultural park in East Jakarta featuring miniature replicas of Indonesia's 34 provinces with traditional houses, museums, cable car, and IMAX cinema. Perfect for understanding the country's extraordinary cultural diversity.
Duration: Full day
Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Zip-lining and rope course adventure park in Bedugul Botanical Gardens with 7 courses designed for different ages and ability levels, from beginner spider nets for young children to challenging high ropes for teens.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali
Nusa Dua's all-inclusive family resort with dedicated kids club (2-12 years), beachfront location with calm swimming waters, family suites, and kids' pools adjacent to the adult infinity pool.
Family features: Kids club, children's pool, beachfront with calm waters, all-inclusive meals, babysitting service
Bali Dynasty Resort Kuta
Family-focused Kuta resort with four swimming pools including dedicated children's water play area with slides, well-equipped kids club, family rooms, and proximity to Waterbom water park.
Family features: 4 pools with water slides, kids club 4-12 years, family rooms, short walk to Waterbom
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali
Luxury Nusa Dua resort with world-class kids club, multiple family pools, direct beach access on calm protected bay, and Westin KIDS program with sports and creative activities supervised by trained staff.
Family features: Westin KIDS club, family suites, calm beach, multiple pools, babysitting
Novotel Bali Benoa
Mid-range beach resort in Tanjung Benoa with calm watersports beach, children's pool, connecting family rooms, and convenient access to banana boat rides and parasailing activities.
Family features: Children's pool, connecting rooms, watersports beach, family restaurant
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Nasi goreng (fried rice) and mie goreng (fried noodles) are universally liked by children and available everywhere — always a safe fallback option
Ask for dishes 'tidak pedas' (not spicy) when ordering for children — even mild dishes can be surprisingly hot by Western standards
Most Bali tourist restaurants provide coloring books and crayons for children, high chairs on request, and abbreviated kids' menus with familiar Western options
Beach clubs like Potato Head and Finns allow children during daytime hours and have family-friendly food menus; more relaxed than evening-only venues
Avoid raw vegetables and unpeeled fruit for young children's digestion; cooked foods from busy, high-turnover stalls are generally safe
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Hire a private driver with car for family day trips — far more comfortable than taxis with multiple children, luggage, and stroller
Pack reef-safe sunscreen as Indonesian brands have limited SPF protection; apply every 2 hours in tropical sun
Bali's Nusa Dua and Sanur beaches are significantly safer for young swimmers than Kuta and Seminyak due to calmer, protected waters
Indonesian people adore children — expect genuine warmth and extra attention from hotel staff and restaurant servers toward traveling families