Sunsets, rice terraces, water temples and slow mornings, from our team in East Bali.
Updated November 2026
The most romantic things to do in Bali as a couple are watching the Kecak fire dance at sunset at Uluwatu, walking the rice terraces around Ubud or Sidemen, a sunrise on Mount Batur, and a few slow days in quiet East Bali. Plan sights for the morning, when it is cooler and calmer, and keep evenings for the two of you. Most of our guests at Camaya are couples, and this is what we suggest to them.
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The ideas couples ask us about most are a sunset Kecak dance at Uluwatu, a rice terrace walk, a sunrise on Mount Batur, and a quiet few days in East Bali. The table below compares them.
| Idea | Where | Best time | Why couples like it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kecak fire dance at sunset | Uluwatu Temple, south | Evening | Clifftop show as the sun goes down |
| Day trip to Nusa Penida | Island off Sanur | Calm-sea days | Dramatic cliffs and beaches |
| Rice terrace walk | Tegallalang (Ubud), Sidemen | Early morning | Cool air, soft light, few people |
| Sunrise on Mount Batur | Kintamani, central | Starts before dawn | Watching the sun rise from a volcano |
| Water temple visit | Tirta Empul, near Tampaksiring | Morning | A calm, meaningful ritual setting |
| Make your own silver rings | Sidemen, East Bali | Any day, booked ahead | You go home with rings you made |
| Water palace | Tirta Gangga, East Bali | Morning | Pools, fountains and gardens |
| Snorkelling from the beach | Jemeluk Bay, Amed | Morning | Reef close to the shore |
| Floating breakfast, flower bath, private dinner | At Camaya, Selat | Any day, booked ahead | Private, slow and just for two |
In South Bali, the stand-out couple experience is the Kecak fire dance at sunset at Uluwatu. A day trip to Nusa Penida is also popular, but it is a long day from East Bali.
Uluwatu Temple sits on a cliff about 70 metres above the Indian Ocean on the Bukit Peninsula (Wikipedia). Every evening, around sunset, a large chorus of men performs the Kecak fire dance there, telling a story from the Ramayana with chanting instead of instruments (Uluwatu Temple). It is popular, so arrive early for a seat, dress modestly, and leave drones at home.
Fast boats from Sanur reach Nusa Penida in 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the weather and the swell (Travelfish). Be honest with yourselves about the trip: boats leave from the beach in Sanur, so you wade out to board, the crossing can be rough, and Travelfish advises waiting for better weather if you are not comfortable getting on. Roads on the island are poor, so hire a driver rather than a scooter.
Camaya tip: Nusa Penida is a long day from East Bali. If it is high on your list, plan it while you stay in the south, and save your days with us for the east.
In Ubud and central Bali, couples come for rice terrace walks, a water temple visit, and a Mount Batur sunrise.
Bali’s rice terraces are watered by subak, a cooperative system of canals and water temples that dates back to the 9th century and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape (UNESCO). The best-known terraces near Ubud are at Tegallalang, about 10 km north of town (Wikipedia). Go at sunrise, before the day trippers. For quieter terraces, come east to the Sidemen valley (see our Sidemen guide).
Mount Batur is an active volcano in Bangli, 1,717 metres high, with a crater lake in its caldera (Wikipedia). Sunrise treks start in the dark. From Camaya, we arrange a full-day sunrise trip with a private transfer, a guide and entrance fees, at IDR 1,700,000 for one person or IDR 2,000,000 for two, including 21% tax and service.
Tirta Empul, near Tampaksiring, was built around a holy spring in 962 AD. Balinese Hindus come to its pools for a purification ritual called melukat (Wikipedia). It is a place of worship first, so cover your shoulders and knees, follow the temple’s guidance, and ask before photographing people in the water.
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud is fun, but not always romantic. Its own guidelines ask visitors not to feed or touch the monkeys and to keep food, jewellery and loose items packed away (Monkey Forest Ubud). The CDC advises seeing a doctor after any monkey bite or scratch (CDC).
East Bali is where we live. It has fewer crowds than the south and Ubud, working rice terraces, and Mount Agung, Bali’s highest volcano, on the skyline (Wikipedia). Read our full East Bali guide and Sidemen guide. Drive times below are from Camaya.
We arrange a Make Your Own Couple Rings workshop with Agung Silver in Sangkan Gunung, Sidemen. You melt, mould and polish your own design and take home handmade silver rings, usually after 2 to 3 hours. The jewellery is custom made with you, and engraving is part of the custom design. Times are flexible and can be booked on request. We arrange it, and the price depends on your design (we confirm it before you book). Book ahead. More on our silver jewellery class page.
A water palace of pools and fountains, surrounded by gardens, stone carvings and statues. Go in the morning. We arrange half-day and full-day tours at IDR 475,000 for 1 to 4 people, incl. tax and service, plus entrance fees.
Lempuyang is one of Bali’s most sacred temples, famous for the “Gates of Heaven” photo. Know two things first. The famous “lake” in the photo is a mirror trick, not water, and waits for the photo spot can run to several hours (news.com.au). If you go, go for the temple and the views of Mount Agung, and ask us about the best time. Our full-day tour is IDR 725,000 for 1 to 4 people, incl. tax and service, plus entrance fees.
At Jemeluk Bay in Amed, coral starts a few metres from the pebble beach, so you can snorkel without a boat (BaliGenie). Wear water shoes and do not stand on the coral.
A waterfall surrounded by high cliffs. We run half-day and full-day tours at IDR 475,000 for 1 to 4 people, incl. tax and service, plus entrance fees.
A beginner-friendly rafting trip of about 4 hours in total, with transport, equipment and lunch included. IDR 600,000 per person, incl. tax and service.
At Camaya we arrange floating breakfasts, flower baths, private dinners, massages and proposal set-ups for couples staying with us. Where a price says “plus tax”, add 21% tax and service. Most need at least one day’s notice. See all experiences.
| Experience | What it is | Price | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floating breakfast | Breakfast on a floating tray in your house’s heated jacuzzi; in Sayang’s small private dipping pool; not offered in Nirvana | IDR 350,000++ per couple, or IDR 720,000++ with a bottle of sparkling wine | Floating breakfast |
| Flower bath | A flower bath overlooking the rice fields | IDR 500,000 single colour, IDR 600,000 heart shape or letters | Flower bath |
| Private dinner in the bamboo pod | Candlelit dinner in our hilltop bamboo pod, for one couple each evening | 3 courses IDR 1,300,000++ or 5 courses IDR 2,000,000++ per couple | Romantic dinner |
| Fireside romance | Marshmallows over the fire, snacks and our homemade hot chocolate | IDR 250,000++ per couple, or IDR 750,000++ with sparkling wine | Romantic dinner |
| Romantic Couples Treatment | 2 hours: 75-minute aroma massage, body scrub and a lemon citrus salt bath, with wine or fresh juice | IDR 2,500,000 per couple | Spa and sauna |
| Sauna and cold plunge | 60 private minutes over the rice fields, finishing by the bonfire | Free for guests with 60 minutes’ notice | Spa and sauna |
| Private yoga | 2 hours, adjusted to your level | IDR 600,000 for two | Spa and sauna |
| Sunrise at Sunda Hill | Our guide walks you to a viewpoint about 20 minutes away on foot; about 2 hours in total | IDR 350,000 for two | Experiences |
| Professional photoshoot | 2 hours. For photos without a drone, the photographer often works at 7 AM or 4 PM for the light. Includes 30 edited photos, all originals and 4 short drone videos within 3 days. Drone filming is only allowed between 8 and 9 AM, and must be discussed with our team first | IDR 2,500,000 for up to 2 guests; book 2 days ahead | Experiences |
| Proposal setup | We help plan a proposal at Camaya. There is no fixed package; you combine the extras you want, such as flowers, decorations, dinner and a photographer. A few days’ notice is needed for flowers and set-ups | Combine extras | Proposals |
Prices in IDR. ++ means plus 21% tax and service; prices without ++ already include tax and service.
Camaya tip: Book the floating breakfast for your second morning, not your first. You will know the house by then, and you will not be rushing to check in.
Planning a honeymoon or anniversary? See our honeymoon page.
The most useful habit is to plan sights for the morning, when it is cooler and quieter, and keep evenings for the two of you.
The best area for a couple depends on what you want from the trip: sunsets and restaurants in the south, culture in Ubud, or quiet valleys in East Bali. Our where to stay in Bali guide compares every area honestly.
If you want quiet and nature, Camaya has seven open-air bamboo houses and one Balinese cottage in Padangaji, Selat, in East Bali. Breakfast and free Wi-Fi are included, most of our guests are couples, and guests must be 12 or older. Houses that couples often choose:
To be clear before you book: there is no air conditioning. Each house has fans and mosquito nets over the beds, and nights in our valley are cool. Being open to nature also means insects, geckos and sometimes snakes. Our geckos, bugs and snakes guide explains what that is really like.
Book a couples massage or a flower bath, take a silver-making class, or plan outings for the morning. In the rainy season, the heaviest rain tends to come in the afternoon. The private dinner in our hilltop bamboo pod is covered, so it can still go ahead in the rain, and guests can order wine and cocktails.
Yes. Many couples combine a few days in Ubud or the south with a quieter stay in East Bali. Most of our guests at Camaya are couples. There is not a set honeymoon package at the moment; we will add one, and in the meantime you can combine the extras on this page, such as a floating breakfast, a flower bath or a private dinner.
No. Guests must be 12 or older, because the houses are reached by long sets of stairs. In practice, most of our guests are couples.
IDR 350,000 per couple, or IDR 720,000 with a bottle of sparkling wine, plus 21% tax and service. Please book at least one day ahead. It is served in your house’s heated jacuzzi, in the small private dipping pool at Sayang, and is not offered at Nirvana. The food is the same as the included breakfast, packaged on a tray with flowers.
Yes, we help couples plan proposals at Camaya. There is no fixed package; you combine the extras you want, such as flowers, decorations, dinner and a photographer, and pay for each one. For flowers and set-ups, our team needs a few days’ notice. We do not offer vow renewals.
It is a sacred temple with fine views of Mount Agung, but the famous photo spot can mean a wait of several hours, and the “lake” in the photos is a mirror effect. Go early, go for the temple itself, and keep your expectations realistic.