Thinking of going for a vacation in Asia? You might have to consider a small but spectacularly beautiful island of Indonesia. Christened the island of the gods, Bali actually lives up to its expectations of being the number one tourist destination in Indonesia. Here you will experience the breathtaking marine adventures, fall in love with the arts and culture of the island and its people and enjoy the safaris around the island's tourist attractions. There is way so much to do in Bali that one is spoilt for choices when it comes to having fun and memorable moments in this side of the world.

 To make things simple and to the point for you, here is a list of what to do in Bali. The list contains four carefully selected activities that are the true mark of tourism in Bali.

Enjoy an elephant ride

Ever wondered how it feels like to ride on the back of the biggest land mammal in the world? Well, in Bali you don't have to imagine it, you get the chance to enjoy the beautiful island landscape while on the back of a tamed Indonesian elephant. Tourist really enjoy this experience, one feels so powerful while being served by these giant animals. It's an experience you will never find in any city zoo. There are several Zoos on the island that provide for such guided tours.

Underwater adventure

If you admire the marine flora and fauna, then Bali is just the perfect place for you. At the remote western part of Bali, lies the Menjangan Island with some of the most beautiful reefs in the world. Here you get a chance to view some rare fish in their natural habitats. Menjangan is a little bit far from the populous southern part of Bali so if you planning on visiting the place you might have to schedule a minimum of three days to enjoy the experience.

Sample Bali's cuisine

No trip to Bali is complete without visiting Ibu Oka in Ubud. This is the place that serves delicious babi guling, a spicy, roast suckling pig served with rice. it's Bali's signature dish served through out the island but Ibu Oka just  next to Ubud market has unrivaled quality of the meal. Make sure to be there early enough for your lunch, they prepare just a few pigs.

 How about a trek?

For a chance to have a closer feel of the culture and beauty of Bali, you have to be on your feet.  Just a short distance from the Ubud are the beautifully terraced paddy fields that are sure eye magnets. You also get to visit Bali's local tribes' villages and view their unique way of life. Visit Bali's ancient holy places such as Goa Gajah and Tanah Lot, they are simply architectural and artistic marvels worth the trek. Mountain treks are also popular for tourists. Surrounded by a lake, mount Batur offers an out of this world experience for early morning mountain climbing. Tourists get to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sun rising slowly over the lake.

This list of what to do in bali will surely guarantee you of a memorable experience while on a visit to Indonesian tourism capital.