1.Day Visit to Menjangan Island and find Nemo

As one of the primary attractions in the Bali Barat National Park, a day visit to Menjangan Island should be at the surface of your bucket listing. The Menjangan hotel can organise the whole excursion for you, like a gourmet lunch box, snorkelling and diving gear, a fast boat to and from the island, and your personal guide. And since Menjangan Island is one of the very best diving areas in Bali (get your excitement in the breathtaking coral wall to find Nemo! ). You’ll certainly need to leap in.

2. Ride on horseback through the National Park

Explore the National Parks mystical forest and you’ll come across The Menjangan’s stable of loyal Australian horses. These beautiful animals know the woods better than the natives, so relax and enjoy the views of jungle and beach on horseback, guided by the hotel’s trained staff who will tailor your trek to match your riding ability. Best hint: go early in the morning or late in the afternoon when it’s cooler — you will also grab an epic sunrise or sunset.

3. Ocean gaze from your bedside

The Menjangan comprises three types of back-to-nature accommodation options. Firest, The Monsoon Lodges concealed in the jungle; second, the ultra-luxe three-bedroom estate called The Residence; and third, a collection of magnificent Beach Villas — the latter of that feature palatial bedrooms that overlook the beach and the calm waters. Breakfast in bed has never been this paradisal!

4. See the sunset in the treetop lookout

Right at the centre of the resort, you’ll find The Bali Tower. You won’t want to miss it: it’s a remarkable, towering structure made from five massive logs, each 80 cm in diameter and 33 metres long! It teeters high over the treetops, five storeys high, with incredible 360-degree views across the National Park and out to the ocean. Make this your nightly sunset place — happy hour cocktails contained.

5. Kayak across the calm waters

You don’t have to move all the way to Menjangan Island to appreciate pristine sea perfection. Right on The Menjangan doorstep, you’ll find crystal clear and completely tranquil waters that are excellent for kayaking. Explore your way through mangrove maze, out to the bay in a single or double kayak (either by yourself or with a guide). And finish right in time to watch the sunset to see that the candy-coloured reflections on the ground.

6. Dine beachfront with all the bull or heavy in the woods

When gourmet cuisine served in a magic setting tickles your fancy, then you will want to be cautious. Even the Menjangan is currently also home to two quite different dining areas which seem like they have come straight from a fairytale. We are speaking a forest-hugging restaurant overlooking mountains and jungle serving Mediterranean and Exotic cuisine, along with a beachfront deck which specialises in fresh fish, often frequented by wild deer. Heaven!

7. Divebomb away from the jetty

Tucked away on the side of this Menjangan’s bay is a gorgeous wooden jetty that extends far out throughout the water. With rolling hills as a background and pond-like sea around, this tranquil piece of this National Park is as Instagrammable since it’s.

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Clare Louise