Bali

Freetimetravellers

17 Jul 2025 — 12 min read

Flights:

London Heathrow – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Jakarta, Java, Indonesia Saudia Airlines 6-7h + 2-3h at the Jeddah airport + 10h

From abroad you're arriving to Jakarta International Terminal 3 , for domestic flights you need to check your airline as some of them are using T3 and some of them T2 or T1 - Jakarta Domestic Terminal 2 and Terminal 1.

The easiest and fastest way to move between the terminals is the airport train - unfortunately it did not operate during the night hours. Without the train it takes some time to get from T3 to T2 or T1. There are taxis available, as in most airports, and also a free shuttle bus. It took us a while to find the bus stop and the correct bus, and the ride to Terminal 2 took around 15–20 minutes.

Jakarta – Labuan Bajo, Flores Komodo International Airport

Labuan Bajo, Flores Komodo International Airport - Bali

Turtle Conservation And Education Center

the official website: https://tcecserangan.jimdofree.com/

Six of the world’s seven species of sea turtle live in the waters around Indonesia. Although these species have been legally protected under conservation and fisheries laws since 1990, the illegal turtle trade continues to be a major problem in the region.

Historically, turtles were used in Balinese religious ceremonies. However, over time, it became a profitable business to meet the growing market demand for turtle meat and eggs.

TCEC's mission is to help phase out the turtle trade and support the local community by creating alternative sources of income. It serves as a breeding center, education hub, tourist destination, conservation site, and research facility. TCEC also plays a key role in providing opportunities for rare turtle species to return to Serangan Island.

It's important to remember that some places in Bali exploit tourists' awareness of the turtle conservation issue by posing as legitimate turtle protection centers. Always visit reputable centers, check their websites, their facilities, and the work they do. As a general rule: if you're allowed to touch a turtle, you're in the wrong place.

Due to climate change, rising sand temperatures on nesting beaches are skewing sea turtle reproduction, resulting in an overwhelming number of female hatchlings. Incubators not only protect turtle eggs from illegal trade but also allow for temperature control, helping to produce more male hatchlings.

TCEC cares for injured animals, some of which have become permanent residents because they would not survive in the wild.

Ubud

Puri Saren Agung Ubud Palace

Once the official home of Ubud’s royal family, this palace now serves as a cultural landmark. Entrance is free from early morning until around 6 or 7 p.m., when the evening performances begin.

Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati (Water Palace)

Pura Dalem Taman Kaja

A place to see Kecak Dance

Ubud plants and water

Ubud Monkey Forest

The Sacred Sanctuary | Home | Monkey Forest Ubud

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali, home to over 1260 long-tailed macaques.

Monkey Forest Ubud

Temples

There are two temples and a funeral site. The funeral site serves as a cemetery where bodies are kept until they are cremated in a ceremonial ritual. This cremation ceremony is held once every five years."

Rice Fields

No matter which entrance you choose - everywhere you go it's beautiful. We opted for the last entrance. The first entrance—when coming from Ubud—seemed to be the busiest. The truth is, most tourists only visit the most accessible area, where the restaurants, swings, and photo platforms are located.