The Bali Botanic Garden is the largest botanical garden in Indonesia, and it keeps separate collections inside its gates, including a cactus garden and an orchid garden. Those two close earlier than the rest of the grounds. That small detail shapes how you plan a visit. It sits in the cool Bedugul highlands, a different Bali from the beach strip, and the air feels fresher the moment you step out of the car.
Bali Botanic Garden: the basics
| Type | Parks & nature |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 8:00-18:00 daily (09:00-16:00 for some gardens like cactus and orchid) |
| Price | Rp 15,500-20,000 (weekday, weekend), plus motorbike, bicycle or car Rp 5,000-20,000. Extra for drone Rp 500,000. |
| Getting there | By car, motorbike or bicycle; vehicle parking is charged |
| Official site | http://www.kebunrayabali.com/ |
| Map | Open the map |
People come to walk slowly under big trees, look at plants they will not see at home, and spend a green, quiet day away from the coast. It works well as a morning outing on the way to or from Lake Beratan Temple. Visitors who want something more active can pair it with the Treetop Adventure Park for a full day outdoors.
Cactus, orchids and the rest of the collection
A botanical garden of this size is more than one big park. It is a set of themed gardens, each built around a type of plant. The cactus garden and the orchid garden are the ones that carry their own opening hours, so they are easy to plan around.
The cactus garden is a good contrast to the lush highland setting around it. Spiny, sculpted plants sit in a place where most things are soft and green. The orchid garden suits anyone who likes close, detailed looking, since the flowers reward a slow pace.
Beyond those, the grounds are a place to wander without a fixed plan. Large trees, open lawns and planted beds fill the space. Because this is the highlands, the setting feels cooler and calmer than the lowland attractions.
Opening hours and the earlier closing gardens
The main grounds are open from 8:00 to 18:00 every day. That is a long window, so you can go early or stay late into the afternoon. Some of the specialist gardens, including the cactus and orchid gardens, keep shorter hours of 09:00 to 16:00.
The simple rule is to see those gardens first. Arrive in the morning, walk the cactus and orchid collections while they are open, then spend the rest of your time in the open grounds. If you arrive late in the day, you may only have the general grounds to enjoy.
Early hours also suit the highlands. Mornings here are often calm and cool, which makes the first walk through the grounds pleasant.
Tickets, vehicles and drones
Entry costs Rp 15,500 to Rp 20,000, depending on whether you visit on a weekday or at the weekend. A vehicle fee comes on top. A motorbike, bicycle or car pays between Rp 5,000 and Rp 20,000, so the total depends on how you arrive.
Drone flying is treated separately. Pilots must pay an extra Rp 500,000, and flying without paying is not allowed. If you travel with a drone, plan for that cost, or leave it in the bag and enjoy the gardens on foot.
Turning the visit into a highland day
Lake Beratan Temple is the natural next stop. It is the nearest well-known place and fits the same trip, so many visitors pair the lakeside temple with the garden in one outing. The garden brings the quiet plant-focused part of the day, and the temple adds the famous water view.
For a more active day, the Treetop Adventure Park is a good partner. Walk the garden at an easy pace, then switch to something more physical. The mix gives you a green day with both calm and movement in it.
Visiting the park
What are the opening hours of Bali Botanic Garden?
The garden is open from 8:00 to 18:00 daily. Some of the specialist gardens, such as the cactus and orchid gardens, are open from 09:00 to 16:00.
How much does it cost to enter Bali Botanic Garden?
Entry is Rp 15,500 to Rp 20,000, with prices for weekdays and weekends. A motorbike, bicycle or car adds Rp 5,000 to Rp 20,000.
Can I fly a drone at Bali Botanic Garden?
Yes, but only if you pay the extra drone fee of Rp 500,000. Flying a drone without paying is not allowed.
What is near Bali Botanic Garden?
Lake Beratan Temple is the nearest well-known place and is an easy pairing on the same trip. The Treetop Adventure Park suits visitors who want a more active green day.
Near Bali Botanic Garden
- Lake Beratan Temple (1.35 km)
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