In Reply to: first time bali posted by melishsfox on Friday, 6. April 2007 at 17:35 Bali Time:
things that are unique to Bali as you're only going to be there for a week. I'm sure Waterbom is lovely but it's a fun park and you can see one of those anywhere. Be aware that elephants are NOT indigenous to Bali so again you won't learn a thing about Bali there. You could try the bird park I suppose - I haven't been there but at least you might see something native to Bali there.
Why not do things that will tell you something about this unique place? Definitely go to Ubud, try to see some dances, ie Barong, or Legong or Kecak or some Wayang. There are art museums in Ubud as well. Maybe look at a temple? Uluwatu, Tanah Lot at sunset or Petitenget, which is nice and small. Good luck and hope you get away from the touristy things that have nothing to do with Bali (as opposed to touristy things that DO have something to do with Bali) for at least a day or two!