Bali‘s tropical climate is ideal for the harmonious evolution of some of the most beautiful and appreciated flowers and orchids, and the Bali orchid garden is the best example. Balinese people opened a garden dedicated to these gracious plants on the island’s east side.
It’s situated approximately 10 minutes drive from Sanur beach, so I decided to benefit from the proximity. I visited it when we stayed on this part of the island.
Initially, it wasn’t on my Bali itinerary, but I kept a few free days to fill them up with activities when I arrived in Bali. I accidentally found out about this with the orchid garden in Bali.
In Sanur, except for the beach walks and other spontaneous activities, we didn’t have anything planned. So, the idea of visiting Bali orchid garden excited us.
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Orchids | Bali Orchid Garden
How to get to Bali Orchid Garden
You can get here the same way you get to any other place on the island by taking a taxi, a scooter, or an Uber. We preferred the third option.
To my surprise, the driver didn’t know about this garden, which means not so many tourists visit it, even though it’s located on a large boulevard in Denpasar, intensely circulated – Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Tohpati.
Flowers in Bali Indonesia
When to visit Bali Orchid Garden
The size of the garden is not very impressive, so the price of the ticket 100 000 IDR (≈$8), is somehow unjustified, especially given that the variety of the plants is not even that wide.
Bali’s climate is divided into two, the dry season from April to September and the rainy season from September to April. We visited Bali Orchid Garden at the end of the rainy season, and a big part of the plants wasn’t in bloom.
If we had visited during the dry season, we would have been a little luckier and enjoyed a more considerable number of plants in full bloom.
Duta Orchid Bali
How was the visit to the Bali orchid garden
Once we arrived, we realized that we were the only visitors, at least when we chose to go. This, added to the expensive entrance, made us think twice if we should get inside or not to see these gorgeous flowers in Bali Indonesia.
Is it a must-see attraction or a waste of money and time? Finally, we decided to get inside, considering we were already there.
I hadn’t seen an orchid garden before, so the experience at Duta Orchid Bali was worth it, at least for marking it off as the first time in my career as a traveler.
We paid for the tickets, asked questions about the Bali orchid garden, and patiently waited for our tour guide.
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Bali Orchid Garden Sanur
Yes, for the price, you will also get a guide that will walk you through the entire Bali Orchid garden, offer you some interesting information about every single species of orchids, answer your questions, and take photos of you.
The guided tour lasted for about an hour, but then we walked by ourselves through the garden for another hour, enough to admire it in detail, to film and take some photos for which I didn’t have to pay an extra fee, fortunately.
Through the photos I took, there is one next to an Indonesian model, according to our guide’s words, who was a woman dressed in a traditional costume.
Bali Orchid Garden
The Orchid Garden in Bali is sprinkled with flowers in all shapes and colors, most of them orchids, and also with fountains, alleys, and other decorations. We even saw mini pineapples and a plant very similar to the peak of a tropical parrot.
I admit I was a little bit disappointed by the size of the garden and the number of flowers. However, I found how the orchids are mounted on some unique trees in fascinating ways.
Most of the flowers inside Bali Orchid Garden are from Asia, but some are brought from South Africa, too.
If you want an original souvenir from Bali or a very inspired gift for someone you love, you can buy mini orchids that you can even take with you on the plane, as long as you follow the rules.
Bali Orchid Garden Sanur
Bali Orchid Garden
Pineapple
Bali Orchid Garden
Bali Orchid Garden Sanur
You can taste Kopi Luwak coffee at the end of your Bali Orchid Garden tour
The unusual experiences inside the orchid garden in Bali are not over. At the end of the tour, you can taste the famous Kopi Luwak coffee made of high-quality arabica.
The name comes from Kopi, meaning coffee in Indonesian, and Luwak, the civet animal, combines cat and fox with a sharp face, long body, and bushy tail.
The process of making coffee is as controversial as simple. Luwak eats the best coffee beans on the plantation during the night, then he eliminates them naturally, and then they are collected by the farmers.
Kopi Luwak coffee
Of course, the coffee goes through detailed processing, in which all the hygiene standards are ensured, so there will be no danger to the consumers.
Given the quality and the way it is made, the prices for this kind of coffee are very high in the West. It is considered one of the most refined and tasty in the world; therefore, one kilogram can easily reach $1000.
I didn’t sense any difference between the Kopi Luwak coffee and a regular one, but surely I couldn’t leave Bali without having a sip.
I’m feeling a little gutted I didn’t know about this place, despite visiting Bali three times. I love orchids and always visit the botanical gardens in Singapore just to see them. Stunning pictures.
Thanks, Anne! You can still visit it next time 🙂
Sorry to hear you were disappointed by the size of the gardens, but it looks like you snapped some beaut pics! I’ve always wanted to try that coffee — don’t think I’ll notice a difference either lol.
Yup, I’m satisfied with the photos that I took. You should try the coffee…who knows? maybe you’ll get a different taste of it 😀
I don’t usually visit gardens when I travel but those orchids are gorgeous! And the little stone path is so inviting, think I need to start looking into places like this
You should give it a try, Sherianne 🙂
Lovely images of Orchids. I understand sometimes we are not sure if the attractions are worth the price or our time but the only way to find out is by going there and find out. Thanks for sharing this – it will help us decide on visiting Orchid Garden in Bali
Thanks, Anu! Happy New Year!
Now this is a place that I have not seen in Bali. The orchids do look interesting and I am surprised to know that you can actually carry back some home. However, I would love to know the correct rules for the same for I can consider that the next time I visit this place. Any pointers to those?
Oh no, I have never heard about this place and I was in Bali a few months back, what a pity! The orchid garden looks amazing, I’ve been to a similar one in Singapore and those orchids are priceless. Love your pictures !
Thanks, Medha! Happy New Year!
Now, this is the place I have never heard until the day. Sad to know that you were disappointed by the size of the Bali orchid garden but still it looks amazing. Orchids and mini pineapple look lovely. And for sure you have got some wonderful clicks there. Luwak Coffee is another thing which I would love to taste on for sure.
Yup. Overall, it was quite a nice experience.
2 Days Itinerary but the one thing I’m missing that yours has is more food. I’ve included food but some of the restaurants and the pictures you included are simply delicious. Oh and the Borghese Gardens look beautiful.
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I really love how you worded this: “Yet temples are important because these are meeting places for the community to congregate and revitalize their spiritual energies.” Very powerful and very important. I’m always fascinated by the power of belief and it’s affect over people seeking healing from suffering or pain. I love these temples and spirituality behind them.
Such beautiful photos. I love taking pictures of flowers. Orchids are quite gorgeous. This place looks huge I love the fountains and little pathways. Seems like a beautiful place to spend a day or afternoon. I also love having some flexibility in my itinerary for hidden gems.
Great idea having kept flexibility in your itinerary – I love waiting to hear local recommendations on where I should visit once I arrive in new destinations too. The Bali Orchid Garden sounds like a gem, even if the overall size is smaller than you first imagined – I have a love hate relationship with flowers right now because it’s hayfever season in Australia lol, but I do enjoy visiting gardens in new cities. Such beautiful colors 🙂
I love photos this orchids and Balli definely is a place to go