Tirtha Bayu Estate is located in Sesh-Tanah Lot within the Badung Regency, home to some of Bali’s most iconic attractions. The Villa Manager will have a wealth of information about places to visit nearby, and staff will also be happy to share their unique insider information on the area. If you need any help making arrangements for transport or tours, the Elite Concierge is always on hand. - Tirtha Bayu Estate is close to one of Bali’s most popular attractions - the famous Tanah Lot Temple (9km), a beautiful site set on a rocky, wave-battered island just meters off the beach. In peak season, a few too many tourists may transform a sunset visit into more of a heaving photo opportunity than a moving experience. Visiting early in the morning (8-9am) provides a better idea of the power of the location and the chance to see it undisturbed apart from perhaps an offering ceremony. - Explore the charming Tabanan Regency and its terraced rice fields of emerald green, volcanic mountains and black-sand beaches dotted with fishing communities. Or head north to explore the volcanic lakes near the mountain town of Bedugul, including Lake Bratan with its photogenic and stunningly positioned Pura Ulun Danu – one of Bali’s most important temples. - Acclaimed as the world’s best, the atmospheric Elephant Safari Park in Taro (north of Ubud) provides a sanctuary for elephants rescued from Sumatra, with opportunities for trekking, hand feeding, and photo taking. There is also a fascinating museum and an excellent restaurant in a beautiful tropical setting deep in the forests of Bali’s hinterland. - Explore the scenic rice-field landscape and rural villages; a great way to get under the skin of the ‘real’ Bali. Stop off at a local warung (café) to sample some basic Balinese fare or cool off with a cold drink. - Visit the hotspot of Echo Beach, home to world-class beach clubs as well as quirky cafes offering a tantalizing range of cuisines from around the world. You will also find classy day spas, aesthetic clinics and bespoke boutiques. - Covering 3.8 hectares of tropical parkland in Kuta, Waterbom Bali has 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360-degree loop) to entertain the young and the young at heart. A great family day out, but go early to beat the crowds. - Horse riding at Kuda P stables on professionally trained horses and ponies will take you through the lush rice terraces around Kerobokan, or provide the chance for a sunset gallop through the surf along the rugged south-west coast. - Fashionistas, trendies and shopaholics should hot-foot it down to Seminyak, Bali’s most cosmopolitan enclave (15km). Here, you can indulge for hours in the glut of stylish, chic boutiques. There is a wide choice of fine dining, mid-range, and cheap ‘n cheerful restaurants in Seminyak too: fine dining venues include Mama San and Merah Putih.