Bali’s tourism villages are emerging as cultural hotspots, offering visitors family‑friendly day trips that go beyond the island’s famed temples and beaches.
Award‑Winning Villages
Penglipuran Village has earned global recognition, being voted the cleanest village in the world and winning the UN World Tourism Organisation Best Tourism Village in the World award twice.
At the end of 2025, Pemuteran Village in North Bali also secured the award, positioning it as a new gem for travelers to the Buleleng Regency.
As a rural fishing community, Pemuteran offers access to abundant coral reefs, sunrise dolphin‑watching tours, and direct cultural interaction with locals.
2026 Promotion and New Developments
Tourism villages will be actively promoted throughout 2026, with day‑trip packages marketed as affordable and culturally rich experiences.
Badung Regency, home to popular spots like Canggu and Kuta, plans to develop five new tourism villages in 2026: Kapal, Petang, Munggu, Bongkasa Pertiwi and Pangsan, adding to its existing eighteen.
Munggu Village now hosts the Mekotek Monument and Cultural Park, inaugurated by Regent Adi Wayan Arnawa in late 2025.
“We appreciate the community’s success in developing their village’s potential. This will be a legacy for our children and grandchildren, improving the quality of life and well‑being of the community,” the Regent said.
Off‑the‑Path Experiences
Travelers looking beyond the main circuit can explore Desa Batubulan in Gianyar, Desa Trunyan in Bangli, and villages near Lake Batur.
Les Village in North Bali provides a retreat where visitors can learn traditional salt farming, fishing, fruit cultivation, and the arak‑making process, while enjoying black‑sand beaches, junkung boats, and the relatively uncrowded Les Waterfall.
These programs often include cooking classes, temple visits, farming demonstrations and artistic immersions, giving tourists an intimate view of daily Balinese life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are tourism villages in Bali?
Tourism villages are traditional Balinese communities that have opened themselves to visitors, offering cultural activities such as cooking classes, temple visits, farming demonstrations and artistic immersions.
Which villages have won the UN World Tourism Organisation Best Tourism Village award?
Penglipuran Village has won the award twice, and Pemuteran Village secured the award at the end of 2025.
What new tourism villages are being developed in Badung Regency in 2026?
Badung Regency plans to develop Kapal Tourism Village, Petang Tourism Village, Munggu Village, Bongkasa Pertiwi Village and Pangsan Village in 2026.
Which tourism village would you like to explore next on your Bali itinerary?
