Bali is a dreamy destination for ocean lovers, saltwater souls, and surfers. Home to some of the most famous beaches in the world and the most beautiful stretches of coastline Asia has to offer, Bali is perfect for water babies seeking to rehydrate their souls and rejuvenate their bodies.
But for freshwater lovers, the island has just as much to offer. From hot springs to waterfalls to volcanic lakes, Bali has a freshwater landscape for every nature lover.
Bali is a volcanic island. Mount Batur, Mount Agung, and Mount Batukaru are all volcanic peaks and are the source of the waters that flow into many of the island’s rivers, which lead to waterfalls and lakes, and the source of hot springs too. While destinations like Iceland and New Zealand are perhaps best known for their medicinal hot springs, Bali has plenty of hot springs to offer tourists. Many are tucked away a little off the beaten path, but those who take a moment to step off the well-trodden tourist path will surely be rewarded with a blissful soak of stunning views
The most famous hot spring in Bali is the Batur Natural Hot Spring. Located in Toya Bungkah, overlooking the glistening Lake Batur and sitting within the afternoon shadow of Mount Batur, it is the perfect addition to a day trip to Kintamani.
With four pools available, visitors can hop from one to another, soaking in all the deep nourishment the warm and highly mineralized waters have to offer. At Batur Natural Hot Spring, there is a therapy pool, a sunbathing pool, a swimming pool, and a children’s pool.
The waters are generally 38-40 °C, and the pools are open 7 days a week. A visit to the Batur Natural Hot Spring is the perfect way to spend an afternoon after a sunrise hike to the summit of Mount Batur.https://www.instagram.com/p/CwpBqNphbNK/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=675&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fthebalisun.com&rp=%2Fbalis-hotsprings-and-waterfalls-showcase-islands-magical-waters-to-tourists%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A3692.100000023842%2C%22ls%22%3A2262.100000023842%2C%22le%22%3A3679.8000000715256%7D
Sitting right next door to Batur Natural Hot Spring is Toya Devasya a resort complex which has it’s own hot springs open to the public and to hotel guests.
The Toya Devasya Hot Springs are ideal for tourists who want to soak in the nourishing waters of Mount Batur with a little added luxury. There is a pool bar, a family-friendly pool with slides and therapy pools too. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGzr87rSz0E/embed/?cr=1&v=14&wp=675&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fthebalisun.com&rp=%2Fbalis-hotsprings-and-waterfalls-showcase-islands-magical-waters-to-tourists%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A3695.3000000715256%2C%22ls%22%3A2262.100000023842%2C%22le%22%3A3679.8000000715256%7D
Leaving Kintamani and heading into Buleleng Regency, tourists seeking a quiet, hidden gem of hot springs should check out the Banjar Hot Springs in Banjar Village.
Located in the higher elevations of Buleleng Regency, the contrast of the cooler air and hot waters provides visitors with a sense of balance and grounding.
The waters are usually 40°C, and have a much higher sulphur content than the waters around Batur, which many feel offers an even deeper healing to the body. Visitors should not miss the chance to stand beneath the pummelling waters from the stone shower at the Banjar Hot Springs which feels like receiving a massage from Mother Nature.
For a truly hidden gem of a hot spring, tourists should visit the Angseri Hot Spring in Baturiti in Tabanan Regency. While Banjar Hot Spring is still a little off-path for international tourists, it is a well-known spot for domestic tourists and local communities. Angseri Hot Spring feels like a spot known more so to local community members and offers not only a natural soaking pool but views of a waterfall too.
Nestled within the shade of the green forests of Tabanan, tourists can soak in both private or public pools, in water temperatures that range from 25-40°C. The walk from the small parking area to the pools is through the forest, and pretty narrow in places, but the rewards are plenty!
