Experiences

Bougain Villa is in just the perfect location to enjoy all that Bali has to offer.  

Just 30 minutes norto from Bougain Villa guests can experience the culture, shopping and great restaurants of Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali.

30 minutes to the East are the flat sandy beaches around Candidasa, and also the best snorkeling and diving that Bali has to offer.

10 minutes to the West are the laid back surf locations of Keramas and Lebih and Ketewel and Padang Galak, and a further 10 minutes brings guests to Sanur with its laid back vibe, beach activities like Stand up paddle surfing, kite festivals and boats to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan.

Finally of course there is Bougain Villa itself and its beach.  Many guests actually never leave Bougain Villa and sit back and relax and let the staff look after them, and just enjoy all that Bougain Villa has to offer.

The Beach

Staying at BougainVilla means having the luxury of Tegal Besar beach just a few steps from our spacious garden, with an unbeatable view of the Indian Ocean to the islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida in the distance. 

Guests can opt just to sit back and take in the sunset, or can explore further.  Just 100m is the main access for the local village, and so fascinating local ceremonies and activities are a regular occurence.

Or walking a further 15 minutes brings guests to the Jivva Wyndham Resort, with its laid back beach club and a great place for drinks and a pizza while the kids play in the pool.

Designed to be your home away from home, dining experience in BougainVilla is as flexible as how you prepare your meal at home. We apply a grocery system which means you provide our staff a certain amount of money for us to prepare the food, drinks and snacks according to your wishes. A service fee of 15% from your total groceries fee will be charged.

A morning yoga by the beach is one activity you would want to immerse in while staying in BougainVilla. And should you wish to experience the rejuvenating Balinese massage treatments at the comfort of our villa, our staff can arrange for skilled therapists to attend to your needs. On the other side, a-40 minutes drive from our villa will take you to Ubud, a wellness heaven on earth. It offers a vast selection of activities, cafes and restaurants for the health conscious and foodies alike.

Having used to be the base of the ancient Javanese Hindu Kingdom in Bali, Klungkung has played an important role in Balinese history. Therefore, architecture and Balinese ancient paintings are some of the major things which can be easily enjoyed in the district.

Things to do in Klungkung

  • Go back in time at Kertha Gosa, The Royal Court of Justice built in the 18th century
  • Visit one of the nine sacred temples in Bali, Pura Goa Lawah, also a home to thousands of bats.
  • Find the Balinese traditional paintings and sculptures in Kamasan Village.
  • Enjoy the world of fine art in Nyoman Gunarsa Museum of Classical and Modern Art

Done being fascinated in Klungkung, head over to the Tenganan Village in Karangasem which is located just about 45-minutes drive from our villa. The village is well-known for being one of the last living areas of Bali Aga, the indigenous people of Bali. It is also the only place to find the Balinese traditional cloth, Gringsing, which can take up to 5 years to make.