15 Fun Indoor Things to Do in Bali When it Rains

So you've arrived in Bali with dreams of spending your days relaxing on pristine beaches, sipping coconuts by the pool, and trekking through lush rice terraces. But then the unthinkable happens... It starts to rain!

Unfortunately, being a tropical island, rain is common in Bali, especially if you’re visiting during the wet season from November to April. But don't let a little drizzle dampen your spirits. After spending the last few years here, we've come to realise there are still plenty of great things to do in Bali when it rains.

From luxurious spa days and shopping malls to museums, classes, and workshops, these are our favourite rainy day activities in Bali.

1. Explore Bali's best malls

Rainy days in Bali are the ideal time to get some shopping done. Bali has lots of large indoor shopping malls, mostly in the south, where you can spend hours wandering around the huge range of international shops and local boutiques.

As well as filling your suitcase with goodies and gifts, there are plenty of other indoor activities to keep you busy in Bali’s malls, including restaurants, arcades, cultural performances, and cinemas. Here are our favourites:

2. Spend the day at Trans Studio Bali Theme Park

Trans Studio Mall is another modern shopping mall in southern Bali. But this one has earned its own spot on our list for one key reason - the huge indoor theme park on its upper floors!

And it's no understatement to call this unsuspecting spot a theme park, complete with river rapids, a Ferris wheel, and a full-size go-karting track. It even has a small roller coaster on the rooftop, which was surprisingly terrifying.

Some of the more unique attractions at Trans Studio include a giant replica of the Titanic with photo-ops, an immersive 4D ride where you fly over some of Indonesia's top attractions, a Ninja Warrior-inspired obstacle course, and a werewolf hunt where you have to shoot at animatronic creatures.

We were particularly impressed by the park's various daily shows and performances, especially the Temple Raider Show, which included high-action motorbike stunts and explosions, and the Disney-esque parade through the theme park to end the day.

Ticket prices start at 500,000 IDR ⓘ for adults, and there are more than enough activities to keep you busy all day long. Just keep in mind that it's one of the top indoor activities in Bali, so it does get busy on rainy days.

We suggest going early to make the most of your day as the park is only open until 6pm (weekdays) or 7pm (weekends) — not until 10pm like the rest of the mall.

3. Learn about Balinese culture at Experience Bali Culture

Experience Bali Culture (EBC) is a hands-on indoor workshop run by Komang, a lovely young woman from a rural Balinese village who now lives in Kuta.

During our two-hour session, she gave us fascinating insights into life in her village and told us all about Balinese culture, beliefs, and traditions.

Despite countless visits to Bali, we were surprised by many interesting new facts and even picked up a little Bahasa too. We loved hearing Komang’s first-hand stories, especially about her village’s unique beliefs surrounding twins.

The most interesting part for us was learning about traditional Balinese shamans and black magic — although you might want to skip this section if children are present, as it’s a little eerie.

The second half of the workshop was more interactive and hands-on. We got to try traditional jamu, learn how to make canang sari (the daily offerings), and even tried on traditional Balinese outfits for some photos.

Komang are her family were so lovely and extremely passionate about sharing their culture with guests - it's the perfect activity for a rainy day. There are two daily sessions at 11am and 3pm, which can be booked via WhatsApp (details on their website).

4. Get active at AeroXSpace Adventure Park

AeroXSpace Adventure Park is a futuristic, indoor adventure playground in Sanur, with trampolines, huge slides, climbing walls, parkour routes, free-fall airbags, battle beams, and lots more. Sounds like it's just for kids? Think again. During our visit, there were loads of groups of adults enjoying the brand-new park!

The exciting adventure park has activities for all abilities, ranging from towering climbing walls, ninja-warrior style obstacle courses, and a huge high-ropes maze for adrenaline seekers, to soft play and arcade games for those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground.

We got the two-hour admission pass, which gives you access to most activities (except the pay-per-ride Space Coaster zip line). It was the perfect amount of time to try everything without feeling rushed. Although we were certainly worn out by the end. If you do have the stamina, you can also buy a full-day pass.

If some members of your group prefer to stay on the sidelines, that's not a problem. There's a viewing area with tables upstairs that offers a fantastic view of the whole venue, so you can enjoy a drink and watch the antics unfold.

5. Get pampered at the spa

One of the best things to do in Bali no matter the weather is to treat yourself to some pampering at one of the island's many massage parlours and day spas.

Spa and beauty treatments in Bali are extremely affordable, so it's not unreasonable to fill a rainy day with multiple treatments, from relaxing massages and luxurious facials to invigorating body scrubs and pampering mani-pedis.

Some of our favourite spa chains in Bali include Spring Spa (several locations) and the super aesthetic Bodyworks Spa in Seminyak. Most high-end hotels and resorts also have their own luxury on-site spas.

For a budget option, the traditional Balinese massage at Carla Spa (branches all across the island) costs just 140,000 IDR ⓘ and really can't be beaten on value.

6. Head to one of Bali's top museums or galleries

If the weather is preventing you from heading outside to explore, why not spend some time delving into Bali's rich culture and history at one of the island's museums and galleries?

Some of our favourite museums in Bali include:

7. Watch a movie in comfort at a premiere cinema

No matter where you are in the world, a trip to the cinema is the perfect way to occupy a drizzly afternoon.

Cinema XXI is Bali's leading English-language cinema chain, showing the latest international releases at their five locations around Kuta and Denpasar (mainly within the shopping malls).

Tickets to see a movie at XXI start at just 40,000 IDR ⓘ, making it one of the cheaper rainy day activities in Bali.

You can also upgrade your cinema experience to one of their "premiere screens" for 100,000 IDR ⓘ. The premiere screens feature comfy reclining leather armchairs for the ultimate movie-watching experience. You can even get food and drinks delivered directly to your seat.

8. Cosy up in a cute cafe with a good book or game

Whether you're in Canggu, Ubud, or Amed, Bali has countless beautiful cafes and cosy coffee shops that are perfect for curling up on a grey and drizzly day. Grab a coffee and listen to the sound of rain pouring down outside as you get lost in the pages of your favourite book.

Or if reading isn't your thing, try a board game cafe such as Level Up in Seminyak or Downtime in Kerobokan where you can choose from hundreds of games to play.

One of our favourite all-day restaurants, Milk and Madu Beach Road in Canggu, also has a small selection of games to choose from, including the hilarious "Blank in Bali" (the Bali version of Cards Against Humanity).

9. Join a Balinese cooking class

For a more authentic Balinese experience, try taking a local cooking class. Most cooking classes take place under shelter and still run when it rains. Depending on how bad the downpour is, you may have to skip the local market visit and head straight for the kitchen.

One of our all-time favourite classes has been with Bali Farm Cooking School in Ubud. During our half-day class, we learned how to make six authentic Balinese dishes, including satay, chicken curry, and sweet and sour tempeh. There was plenty of time to enjoy our tasty creations and chat with the friendly staff too.

Many cooking classes include car/van transport to and from your hotel or resort, so you won't have to worry about calling a taxi or getting yourself there in the rain.

10. Take part in a craft workshop

Even if cooking isn't your thing, there are plenty of other great indoor classes and workshops in Bali for those who enjoy learning new skills and getting crafty.

Ubud and Sidemen are packed with jewellery-making classes, where you can learn the ancient Balinese art of silversmithing and make your own silver earrings, ring, or pendant. We'd recommend Ubud Silversmith which is where we took our class.

Some other great workshops you can enjoy in Bali:

11. Do some yoga or join a fitness class

Taking a yoga class at a beautiful yoga shala is a must-have Bali experience that's perfect for a rainy day. Most yoga studios in Bali are semi-open, so you'll be sheltered from the weather while still being able to hear the relaxing sound of the rain outside.

Resort areas in the south of the island, such as Canggu and Seminyak, also have plenty of gyms and fitness studios where you can enjoy a huge range of exercise classes, including CrossFit, boxing, HIIT, reformer pilates, spin, and more. Perfect for staying active on a rainy day.

12. Take on the Pandora Experience escape room

An escape room is a fun indoor activity for all ages that's ideal for killing a couple of hours when it's pouring with rain outside.

Pandora Experience is Bali's top escape room, with multiple immersive adventures to choose from. In each game, you have 2 hours to solve a variety of challenges and puzzles in order to find your way through the different rooms and escape.

As someone who's done many escape rooms across the world, I can say that Pandora Experience was one of the most unique and exciting games I've done in a long time. Not only is it longer than many other rooms, but it's also far more interactive - ours included climbing, crawling, and wading through water.

13. Treat yourself to a tasting experience

If you're a foodie like us, you won't want to miss out on one of Bali's many food and drink experiences.

While most people only associate Balinese cuisine with aromatic rice and meat dishes, the island actually has a hugely diverse offering, from high-quality coffee and chocolate to locally produced cheeses and an up-and-coming wine industry.

At a tasting experience, you can stay inside and learn about Bali's varied culinary offerings that most tourists usually miss.

Our favourite tasting experiences in Bali:

14. Tour a Balinese chocolate factory

If, like me, gloomy days have you reaching for the comfort food, you're going to enjoy this one. Indonesia is a country known for its cacao beans, many of which are used to produce amazing artisan chocolate right here in Bali.

JungleGold is one of our favourite local chocolate producers on the island. The factory is famous for making fantastic sustainable vegan chocolate using locally sourced cacao beans and ingredients.

For just 100,000 IDR ⓘ per person, Junglegold offers a fun agrotourism experience at their large Ubud factory, where you can tour their chocolate making facilities and learn how exactly chocolate is produced.

At the end of the tour, you even get to make your very own chocolate bar to take home with you. Plus there are plenty of tasty samples to try too. A delicious rainy day activity in Bali!

15. Enjoy an evening at the Devdan Show

For an exciting indoor evening activity, head to the modern Nusa Dua Theatre to experience the vibrant cultures of Indonesia at the iconic "Devdan - Treasure of the Archipelago" show.

With an entertaining mix of traditional dances, costumes, acrobatics, music, and special effects, the show celebrates the unique heritage of each of the archipelago's islands, from Sumatra and Java to Kalimantan, Bali, and Papua.

Plus, the theatre is completely indoors and you can add on transport to and from your hotel, so you'll hardly need to step outside.