{"id":3267,"date":"2025-09-01T08:45:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T00:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/?p=3267"},"modified":"2025-09-01T14:58:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T06:58:04","slug":"bali-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com\/bali-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Bali With Kids: Top 14 Family-Friendly Activities & Things to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not many work-weary mums and dads would dispute the attractions of a Bali holiday in a luxury villa<\/a>. Indulge in the pleasures afforded by a personal chef, and hospitable staff to cater to your every need. A holiday in Bali with kids is even better with Elite Havens, with a private pool, in-villa massages, yoga sessions, and sunset cocktails in stunning tropical surroundings.<\/p>\n

Keeping the kids<\/strong><\/a> as happily entertained as their parents is key to every holiday\u2019s success. Bali is an epic destination for families, with a great choice of exciting attractions and fun surprises to engage kids of all ages<\/a>. Here are 14 fabulous ideas on how to keep the family happy when on holiday in Bali.<\/p>\n

1. Mud, mud, glorious mud!<\/h2>\n

Mepantigan<\/em> is a martial art that has a strong spiritual and emotional component and is performed in the luscious Bali mud.<\/p>\n

Mud play is a time-honoured tradition where a person becomes one with the mud of the rice paddy and its eternal companion, the duck! Kids can join these amazing Mepantigan<\/em> sessions that focus on fitness, agility and stress release while developing camaraderie and sportsmanship.<\/p>\n

After a sip of holy water from a bamboo cup, you go off for warm-ups under the coconut trees. Then, into the mud for training in balance and playing traditional mud games such frog catching, eel trapping, body painting and having an all-around blast while rolling in the mud.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re done, all the grime is washed away in the river or under a Balinese shower with a banana-leaf roof. The fun and games are followed by an organic lunch to the sounds of the gamelan<\/em>.  Parents can join in too, or opt for some peaceful mud yoga followed by a massage in the river.<\/p>\n

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Image credit: Bali Directions.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

2. Monkey around in Ubud<\/h2>\n

Ubud<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s famous Monkey Forest is the perfect spot for some monkey madness. More than 600 Balinese long-tailed macaques star in this tropical forest that comes complete with ancient mossy temples dedicated to the revered monkey god, Hanuman.<\/p>\n

These well-fed rascals have no fear and can be more than a little cheeky, so some safety tips are in order:<\/p>\n