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November to January, Bali likes to be "a bit" rainy. Of course, this makes the beaches less attractive - but, that doesn't mean you can't still have a great holiday. What there is to do on a not so nice day is what we want to share with you today.
Sure, you can go to one of the malls, there are also great museums, you can explore new restaurants and warungs, and a massage is obviously a good idea in Bali. But what if there are much more interesting things to see and do? We've put together some great indoor activities to help you make the most of a rainy day in Bali.
1. Pottery Class
There’s nothing better than making something with your bare hands, which is why pottery is so satisfying! Kevala Studio Ceramic in Sanur offers 3 different pottery techniques: whether you want to throw a pot on the potter’s wheel, take your time painting a ready-made ceramic piece or discover decorating techniques, create an organic shape using hand-building techniques or perhaps try a combination of these different experiences. ‘Kevala Studio Ceramic’ is the little sister to the island-renowned Kevala Ceramics brand; it is an intimate studio space dedicated to the art of pottery and ceramics, inviting more people to channel their inner artists. This is a creative indoor activity in Bali that anyone can enjoy.
Your experience at Kevala Studio includes your final masterpiece, which is available to take home after it has been processed (fired and glazed). There are also dedicated activities for children. Classes last between 2-3 hours, prices start at IDR 300.000 per person.
Kevala Studio Ceramics
Jl. Danau Poso No. 20, Sanur Kauh
+62 877 5478 4534 (WhatsApp)
https://studioceramic.net
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2 "Room Escape" Adventure
Looking for group activities or things to do in Bali when it’s raining? Try the ultimate real-life puzzle adventure is a great way to get the brain and adrenaline stimulated. The room escape phenomenon has participants use clues, teamwork and logic to find their way through a series of rooms in 120-minutes. In these thrilling themed journeys, all very well curated, you’ll encounter surprises, secret passages, hidden chambers and puzzles that will have you wanting to pull your hair out!
One of Bali’s most popular and professional room escapes is found in Legian. Pandora Experience promises an immersive adventure through their five different ‘episodes’ or storylines, all inspired by real mysteries, myths and legends like Alcatraz, Shutter Asylum and El Dorado. The different episodes present varying levels of difficulty, physical exertion and levels of fear. Pandora Experience’s rooms cater to groups of 10, making this a great group activity. There are set show times (11.30, 14.00 and 16.30) so bookings are essential.
Pandora Experience Bali
Jalan Dewi Sri 45D
+62 878 6225 1822 (WhatsApp)
https://pandoraexperience.com
3. Indoor Golf
Upset you’re not out on the fairway? Well, there’s still a way for you to get a swing in on those rainy days in Bali. Just for such an occasion, and with many an avid golfer coming to the island, Bali is now home to high-tech golf simulation experiences.
One premium experience can be found at the Meliã Bali, a resort in Nusa Dua, where a professional golf simulator is set up in a private room. Booked by the hour, you can enjoy a round on the available digital courses from the comfort of the lounge, where Meliã Bali’s five-star refreshments are available to you: beers, wines and food at your fingertips! Bring family, and some friends, or perhaps book in with the available private coach — PGA Master golf pro, Erik Horvat — to improve your game.
Meliã Bali
Kawasan Nusa Dua Resort ITDC Lot 1, Nusa Dua
+62 811 386 778 (WhatsApp)
https://www.melia.com
4. Learn About Wines
Do you know what takes the guilt out of drinking during the day? Doing it in the name of education! Jokes aside, you can actually take professionally-run wine classes and courses here in Bali, run by none other than Bali’s first and original winery!
Inside the impressive Hatten Wines Building located in Sanur is the Hatten Education Center. As an approved programme provider for the international wine education body, Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), Hatten Wines offers an array of classes from basic wine appreciation all the way to sommelier training. Now, for a rainy day in Bali, you can opt for one of their in-house programs which are light-hearted, insightful and a lot of fun. These include: ‘Comparative Wine Tasting’, ‘Sweet Wine Lover Tastings’, and ‘Wine and Food Pairing’. You’ll learn an array of new skills and terms, the art of wine drinking, all whilst having a few glasses of vino! Classes are often taught by trained sommelier and WSET Educator, Ni Nyoman Kertawidyawati (Widya), also a wine contributor to NOW! Bali. Wine experiences are available any time during Hatten Wines opening hours.
Hatten Wines Building
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 393, Sanur
+62 812 107 31254 (WhatsApp)
http://adventure.hattenwines.com
5. 10-Pin Bowling
Get excited for this old-time classic activity that brings friends and family closer together. A favourite choice of Bali indoor activities, even when it’s not raining, is chasing those strikes and spares with a bit of ten-pin bowling!
With 6-lanes, kitted with automatic pinsetters, gutter bumpers and computerised scoring, all you need to do is slip on those funny shoes and bowl! Strike Bowling at the Finns Recreation Club has a warm ambience, perfect for a family outing, and a bar and restaurant to complete the experience. You won’t need to go anywhere once you’re there, just enjoy some good old-fashioned fun.
Strike Bowling at Finns Recreational Club
Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu
Phone: +62 361 848 3939
https://strikebali.com
6. Batik Making in Ubud
With so much of Bali’s cultural capital being about enjoying the outdoors and exploring, you might be confused about what to do in Ubud when it rains. Why not learn the art of Indonesia’s most treasured textile: batik!
This is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to a white cloth and is emblematic of Indonesian culture and tradition, with distinct and exquisite patterns originating from different regions of the archipelago. Using a spouted tool known as a ‘canting’, wax is drawn delicately onto a cloth in a chosen image or style, and then colours are painted and dyed to bring this textile to life.
You can try this very meditative creative experience at Nirvana Batik, a batik workshop in the centre of Ubud. Discover the story, and learn the tools and techniques for making your own batik work of art. The Nirvana Batik Course takes you through the entire journey, from wax drawing, colouring, dyeing and wax removal. You’ll find your masterpiece ready after this 4-hour immersive experience. Whether you’re an artist or not doesn’t matter, this is a guided class and many find the process very therapeutic and relaxing, whilst learning a central part of Indonesian heritage. Regular classes take place between 10am-2pm, prices start from IDR 485.000 per person.
Nirvana Batik Course
Jalan Gautama 10, Ubud
+62 812 386 0509 (WhatsApp)
http://www.nirvanaku.com
7 Jewellery Designing Masterclass
Take a look inside the inner workings of one of the world’s most renowned jewellery brands that was born right here in Bali, John Hardy. Nestled amidst the tranquil surroundings and lush greenery of Desa Mambal, 20 minutes south of Ubud, the John Hardy Kapal Bamboo Boutique is a one-of-a-kind retail experience that goes beyond just jewellery. Other than seeing the architectural wonder of the completely sustainable bamboo showroom; the Archive Tour, which displays the rich Balinese craft history of the brand; guests here can also join a jewellery masterclass.
What does it take to design world-class jewellery? This masterclass has you seated next to John Hardy’s renowned designers to learn the process, which involves sketches, watercolours and wax carving. You’ll also learn the brand’s iconic ‘chain weaving’, a centuries-old artisanship from Bali. This is not so much a jewellery-making workshop, it’s more of a bespoke art and design class at the highest level.
John Hardy Workshop & Kapal Bamboo Boutique
Br. Baturning No. 1, Desa Mambal, Abiansemal
+62 811 385 2233 (WhatsApp)
@John Hardy
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Niklas Weiss & Aditya Nara
