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So it all started with the famous Bali Swing in Ubud. Built in the garden of an Air BnB host, the view and swing made for an amazing photo (Instagram) location Since then swings have popped up all throughout Bali. No visit here would be complete without photos on the famous giant swings. Bali, being is one of the most picturesque destinations in the world is an amzazing place for this. Here are our exclusive tips: Camera: Bring your Phone camera and DSLR Cameras. If you’re bring a DSLR camera bring a zoom telephoto lens (ie. 70-200mm) and wide angle lens (ie. 16-35mm). Take: Take photos, videos, timelapses, boomerangs, etc. Clothing: Wear COLORFUL clothes. Bring ALL of your Favorite outfits and makeup. You can usually change on site. Colors that stand out are Red and Yellow and white dresses (in that order). Bring them all because you can change and take different pictures. If you bring a dress bring a dress that flows in the back to capture the flow-y movement of the dress. Hydrate: Drink lots of water so you dont get dehydrated. You'll be in the hot sun so this is pretty important. **Motion Sickness Medicine**: After your first swing you WILL feel nauseous so prepare in advance. THIS IS ESSENTIAL DO NOT FORGET IT !Not medical advice: Take one 25mg Tablet of Meclizine the Night Before and one 25mg Tablet of Meclizine the morning of your swing day. You can buy 100 25mg tablets for ~$5US on Amazon: Rugby Meclizine 25mg Travel Sickness 100ct on Amazon Time: Allow at least 2-3h and go at a leisurely pace and take lots of pictures. Frame Your Shots Ahead of Time: Practice framing your shots while you are waiting on other people to get the best angles. The best angles tend to be on the side of the swings - try different angles. Don't be afraid to ask the swing pushers for what angles are the best. Safety: Use common sense and avoid areas behind the swing or grabbing or putting your feet down. Don't die doing it for the gram. It's not worth it. Wait For It: Some of the best pictures are when the clouds block the sun so if there are NO clouds in the sky wait for the clouds to filter the harsh sunlight for you own giant lightbox. Get There Early: Get there Early to avoid long waits and lines. Shadows: Watch out for shadows created by the moving sun. At certain times of the day it is almost impossible to get a properly exposed shot of the subject and background. Deals: Check klook.com for deals. There are our top swing picks in the Ubud Area and their scores. Aloha Ubud Swing (Tagalalang - 20min North of Ubud) Ubud Swing @ Zen Hideway(Ubud) Bali Swing (Real Bali Swing)(Ubud) ALOHA UBUD SWING Wanderasm Bali Swing Ratings Swing Wanderasm Score Location Notes ALOHA UBUD SWING Ubud - North (20min North East) New for UBUD SWING @ ZEN HIDEAWAY Near Ubud - North (20min North West) UMA PAKEL SWING @ UMA PAKEL AGRO TORUISM Near Ubud - North (20min North-East) WANAGIRI HIDDEN HILLS SWING Near Munduk East (15min East) TERRACE RIVER POOL SWING @ LUWAK COFFEE Tegallalang ALAS HARUM SWING Tegallalang SIDEMEN BALI SWING @ SIDEMEN ADVENTURES Sideman (East Bali) SWING IN LOVE @ BAS DE ATAYANA Near Tegallalang North (20min North East) TEGALLALANG RICE TERRACE SWING Tegallalang LEKAJA BALI SWING Near Ubud - North (30min North West) BLANGSINGA WATERFALL SWING Near Ubud - South (30min South East) BALI SWING (REAL BALI SWING) Near Ubud - North (25min North West) Bali Swing (Real Bali Swing) BALI SWING (REAL BALI SWING) Near Ubud (25 min North-West of Ubud Center) This is one the largest Bali swing parks. Their swings offer luscious green views of the jungles of the area. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Too expensive; No packages that just include the swings+nests by themselves; Lots of tourists from China; Long waits on lines Cost: $$ $USD (IDR 500K per person; min 2 people) Includes: 9 Swings, 1 Afrenalin Swing, 1 Couples Bed Swing, 1 Daily Swing, 5 Chicken Nest, 4 Bird Nests, Lunch Buffet and Drinks (non-alcholic) Address: Jl. Dewi Saraswati No.7, Bongkasa Pertiwi, Kec. Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80352, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.490438, 115.239937 Address Plus Code: 6P3QG65Q+RX Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 8am-10am; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests. Website: Real Bali Swing Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram MAP OF AREA Aloha Ubud Swing ALOHA UBUD SWING Near Tagalalang (15 min North of Ubud Center) This is one the newest and largest Bali swing parks in the area. It is a bit of a drive from Ubud (center) - about 30 minutes. Their swings offer amazing views of the Tagalalang Rice Terraces. As it is a bit of a drive from Ubud, expect it to be less crowded than "Bali Swing / Real Bali Swing" and slightly less touristy. This is our TOP PICK in the Ubud area. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Our top pick. Lines are reasonable and VERY friendly staff. Cost: $USD (IDR 300K per person; min 2 people); You can purchase tickets on Klook for an amazing deal of $19USD (IDR) Addons/Upsells: +$USD (100K IDR) Photographer (Not sure if they give you high quality images and RAW files), +$USD (IDR 100K ) Dress Rental (They have red and yellow dresses of different sizes). Includes: 9 Swings (6 Single, 2 Tandem & 1 Romantic Bed), 7 Type Of Cute Nests (4 Bird Nest, 2 Chicken Nest & 1 Bed Nest), ATV Above the rice paddy (Replica), Ship in the middle of rice paddy, Flying Butterfly, 2 Big Stone with an amazing rice paddy & Subak gate, Coffee Experience Transportation: 490K Includes Transport from Sanur, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, 710K Includes RT Transport from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Benoa, 420K Includes transport from Ubud (All are minimum 2pax) Address: Jl. Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.463938,115.276563 Address Plus Code: 6P3QG7PG+CJP Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: Aloha Ubud Swing Email: info@alohaubudswing.com Tel: +62 81 999 333 462 Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram MAP OF AREA Ubud Swing @ Zen Hideaway UBUD SWING @ ZEN HIDEAWAY Near Ubud (25 min North-West of Ubud Center) One of the most beautiful views of the luscious green jungles of Bali. A bit complicated to get swing access but worth the extra effort if you have time. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Limited swing options. A bit tricky to get access but worth the extra effort. This WOULDN'T be the only swing we go to to. Cost: $USD (IDR 300K per person); A bit confusing as you have to donate 300K IDR per person to the housekeeper on the property for entry. Addons/Upsells: You can also book a room on airbnb in one of their cottages. Search for "Zen Hideaway" or use links below. Includes: Swing access Transportation: None Address: Jalan Dewi Saraswati, Banjar Tegalkuning, Bongkasa Pertiwi, Abiansemal, Badung Regency, Bali 80352, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.491688,115.240063 Address Plus Code: 6P3QG65R+82 Hours: 12pm - 2pm Best Time to Visit: 1-2pm Website: None Email: Message Wayan to book the swing. You can reach him through their airbnb listings: Zen #1 Zen #2 Zen #3 Contact Wayan on Airbnb Tel: Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram | Instagram # Tag MAP OF AREA Uma Pakel Swing @ Uma Pakel Agro Tourism UMA PAKEL SWING @ UMA PAKEL AGRO TORUISM Near Tagalalang (15 min North of Ubud Center) This swing provided magnificent views but swing options and waits makes for an inefficient use of your precious time. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Limited swings; Wait times can be excessive >2h in some cases Cost: $25 USD (IDR per person; min 2 people); Cheaper on Klook $8.45USD (~IDR) https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/22847-uma-pakel-swing-tegalalang-ubud-bali Addons/Upsells: Pending Review Includes: Swing and Nest Transportation: Round Trip transportation is typically included in the price. Address: Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.441563,115.280562 Address Plus Code: 6P3QH75J+96 Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: None Email: Tel: Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram MAP OF AREA Wanagiri Hidden Hills Swing WANAGIRI HIDDEN HILLS SWING Near Munduk(15 min East of Munduk) This site is outside of Ubud and close to Munduk in the Northern part of Bali. It overlooks Twin Lakes and has several swings and nests. The swings do not actually swing and are just for pictures. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Outside of the Ubud area; Some of the swings/nests have nice views. Cost: $ USD (IDR 150K per person); Addons/Upsells: +??? Professional Photographer Includes: Several Swings and Nests Transportation: None Provided Address: Jalan Munduk - Wanagiri, Wanagiri, Sukasada, Pancasari, Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.240063,115.107813 Address Plus Code: 6P3QQ455+X4 Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun before 11am and after 3pm. Website: None Email: Tel: Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram Tag # MAP OF AREA " width"600" height"450" frameborder"0" style"border:0"> Tegalalang Rice Terrace Swing TEGALALANG RICE TERRACE SWING Tagalalang These swings can be crowded with tourists with limited swinging options. The offer two swings, one off the main road and one further up the rice terrace thas has better views. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Thisshouldnt be the only swing you visit. Limited swinging options but great views of the rice terraces. Cost: $ USD (IDR 150,000 per person); Addons/Upsells: Pending Review Includes: 2 Swings Transportation: None Address: Jl. Raya Tegallalang No.5758, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.434063,115.279313 Address Plus Code: 6P3QH78H+9P Hours: 8am - 7pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: None Email: Tel: Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram MAP OF AREA Terrace River Pool Swing TERRACE RIVER POOL SWING @LUWAK COFFEE Tagalalang This swing park has some sweeping rice terrace views. Payment model is a bit confusing - pay per swing. Harness required so pictures arent are nice. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Decent swings and nests. Requires harness on swings so pictures will have bulky harness in them. Cost: $USD (IDR 50000 Entrance per person); Pay per swing. Addons/Upsells: Pending Review Includes: 15 Swings, 6 Bird Nests, Extreme Swing 45m above ground, Super Extreme Swing 60m above ground Transportation: Address: Jalan Raya Tegallalang(Around Tegallalang Post Office) in ALAS HARUM LUWAK COFFEE, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali 80561, IndonesiaThis Address GPS: -8.440438,115.280562 Address Plus Code: 6P3QH75J+R6 Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: None Email: Tel: Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram | Instagram # | Facebook MAP OF AREA Alas Harum Swing ALAS HARUM SWING Tagalalang This swing park has one of the most beautiful picturesque locations. The pricing scheme is a bit complicated - pay per swing or for a packakge of 3. Lots of other picture taking spots. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Beautiful location but limited swing options. Pay per swing is confusing and can be pricey. Cost:Pay per swing. Addons/Upsells: Pending Review Includes: 3 Swings, Bird nests, Glass Floor, Hanging Bridge, Zipline, Sky Bike Transportation: Address: Tegallalang, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561 Address GPS: -8.440438,115.280562 Address Plus Code: 6P3QH75J+R6 Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: Alas Harum Wesbite Email: Tel: +62 81 227842083 Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram | Instagram # | Facebook MAP OF AREA Sidemen Bali Swing @ Sidemen Adventures SIDEMEN BALI SWING @ SIDEMEN ADVENTURES Near Tagalalang (15 min North of Ubud Center) This swing is located in East Bali so is pretty far from the swings of Ubud. The one swing offers sweeping jungle views. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Single swing. Eastern Bali so farther from Ubud center and convenient if you are in the area. A bit pricey for what you get. Cost: $35USD (IDR per person; Addons/Upsells: Pending Review Includes: Lunch Transportation: None Address: Unnamed Road, Telaga Tawang, Sidemen, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80864, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.483688,115.446687 Address Plus Code: 6P3QH75J+96 Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: None Email: Tel: Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram | Instagram # | Facebook MAP OF AREA Swing in Love @ Bas De Arayana SWING IN LOVE @ BAS DE ATAYANA Near Tagallalang (20min North East) Unique heart shaped swing in plantations of coffee, fruits and vanilla. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Limited but unique heart shaped swing. Cost:Unknown Addons/Upsells: Pending Review Includes: Swing and coffee plantations Transportation: Address: Jalan Raya Jurusan Tampaksiring - Kintamani Br. Sribatu, Penglumbaran, Susut, Kabupaten Bangli, Bali 80661, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.370438,115.339938 Address Plus Code: 6P3QJ8HQ+RX Hours: 9am - 8pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: None Email: Tel: 0857-3910-5999 Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram | Instagram # | Facebook MAP OF AREA LeKaja Bali Swing LEKAJA BALI SWING Near Ubud - North (30min North West) Three swings northwest of Ubud. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Cost: $32USD (IDR per person); Addons/Upsells: Fitting Room: $5USD, Photography $30USD Includes: 3 Swings, Unlimited use, Nests, Weddign Bridge, Lunch, Water Transportation: Address: Jl. Tukad Ayung XI No.13, Carangsari, Petang, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80353, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.451563,115.229812 Address Plus Code: 6P3QG6XH+9W Hours: 9am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: None Email: lekajaadventure@gmail.com Tel: +62 822 66782355 (Whatsapp ok) Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram | Instagram # | Facebook MAP OF AREA Blangsinga Waterfall Swing BLANGSINGA WATERFALL SWING Near Ubud - South (30min South East Unique expereince to swing near a waterfall. Can be crowded with waterfall tourists. THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Cost: $USD (IDR per person; min 2 people); Addons/Upsells: Pending Review Includes: Transportation: Address: Jl. Raya Blangsinga, Saba, Kec. Blahbatuh, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia Address GPS: -8.575187,115.290563 Address Plus Code: 6P3QC7FR+W6 Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: None Email: Tel: +62 812-3922-2666 Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram | Instagram # | Facebook MAP OF AREA WANDERASM EXPERIENCE SCORE GUIDE 98-100 - World's Top Activity/Experience; Very Unique Activity/Experience 95-97 - Must Try Activity/Experience 90-94 - Outstanding Activity/Experience 85-89 - Very Good Activity/Experience 80-84 - Good Activity/Experience 75-79 - Mediocre Activity/Experience 50-74 - Not Recommended WANDERASM ACTIVITY/EXPERIENCE PRICE GUIDE (PRICE PER PRSON IN USD) ¢ - <$10 - Extremely Good Value $ - <$10-20 - Value $$ - $20-50 - Budget $$$ - $50-150 - Mid range $$$$ - $150-500 - Luxury $$$$$ - $500-1000 - Ultra Luxury $$$$$+ - $1000+ - Ultra Luxury Extravagant Plus Complete Map of All of The Swings in Bali Swing SWING Near Tagalalang (15 min North of Ubud Center) This swing THE DETAILS Wanderasm Score: ; Summary: Cost: $USD (IDR per person; min 2 people); Addons/Upsells: Pending Review Includes: Transportation: Address: Address GPS: Address Plus Code: 6P3QH75J+96 Hours: 8am - 5pm Best Time to Visit: 11am-2pm; The sun can a bit harsh from 11am-1pm. You can have shadows with the sun in front of you before noon making it harder to take pictures in the nests and swings. Website: None Email: Tel: Links: TripAdvisor Reviews | Instagram | Instagram # | Facebook MAP OF AREA