Father’s Day in Bali could not be more fun, with so many awesome things to do with your Dad. Whether it’s white water rafting, quad biking or a simple slap-up Sunday brunch, we have it covered with our top things to do to treat your Dad!
Sunday 19th June is the all-important Father’s Day – a day to treat your dads and show them some love, and could there be a better place in the world to have Father’s Day than in Bali? Nope! Take him into the jungle for some adrenaline-pumping fun, treat him to a delicious meal that won’t break the bank, or take him out onto the azure ocean for some water fun! Check out our ideas for a fab Father’s Day on the Island of the Gods.
BRUNCH, WHISKY TASTING & MORE
Gather the whole family and head down to the lovely Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort for their epic Sunday Brunch at Feast. Gorge on lots of delicious buffet-style food, wash it down with tasty drinks, and then laze by the pool for the afternoon. Not only is the brunch an awesome way to spend a Sunday with loved ones, but exclusively on Father’s Day, your Dad will receive a complimentary Whisky tasting, a massage from Shine Spa, a free test drive of a Harley-Davidson as well as 5 kilograms of groceries! Father’s Day Brunch, Sunday, June 19, 2016, 12:00pm – 3:00pm, IDR 460,000++/adult, IDR 230,000++/child (4 to 11 years old).
Sunday Market Brunch at Feast Restaurant, Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta Bali, p. +62 (0)361 846 5555
PAMPER AND TIDY: BARBER SHOP
This idea isn’t just to keep your dad looking smart [but let’s be honest; sometimes, they need a gentle reminder to keep that hair in check!], but barber shops in Bali are all about the experience. Head to Dorsey’s Barber Shop at uber cool Deus in the hip ’hood of Canggu, or Bali’s original barber shop, Bali Barber, and get him the full package, including hair trim, close shave, facial and massage.
Dorsey’s Barber Shop, Deus, Jalan Batu Mejan 8, p. +62 (0)878 6188 2488
Bali Barber, Jalan Raya Basangkasa No.8X, Kuta, p. +62 (0) 361 8439 867
OPEN WATER FISHING
There is nothing quite like getting out on the open water in the boat, cracking open a Bintang or two, and waiting for a fish to bite! Take your father on a fishing tour in the east of Bali, and attempt to catch a Barracuda! Combine with a snorkelling trip to really get the most out of the day on the water.
ADRENALINE-SEEKING FUN
If your dad is a bit of an adrenaline junkie, then you are in luck as there are so many things to do in Bali to get his heart pumping! Take him into the jungle and get him behind the wheel of a fast and furious quad bike, or if he has a need for speed, why not take him on a dirt bike tour through waterfalls and past ancient temples? Slow the pace down slightly and take him on the down hill mountain bike trail around Lake Batur, or if he loves the water, take him river rafting, set to the backdrop of dense jungle canopy overhead, towering gorges and scenic rice terraces.
Bali Quad, Jalan Wirasatya VI, No. 7X, Suwung Kangin, p. +62(0)361 720 766
Bali Wilderness Dirt Bike Tour, Banjar Wani Gadungan, Selemadeg, p.+62 (0)812 4681 212
Kintamani Tours, Sekardadi Village, Kintamani, p. +62 (0)366 513 78
Bali Adventure Tours, Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, Pesanggaran, p. +62 (0)361 721 480
COFFEE EXTROADINAIRE
Dads love their coffee [as do we all!], so why not treat him to a coffee workshop? The popular Seniman Coffee Studio offers lessons in home-brewing, cupping [that’s being able to know a good coffee when you taste it], latte art, see a roasting demo and enjoy an intro into the espresso. Dad can learn to be his very own home barista, plus you can treat him to coffee supplies whilst you are there. Each workshop is 1.5 hours long and costs IDR 250,000++ per person.
Seniman Coffee Studio, Jalan Sriwedari No. 5, Ubud, Gianyar, p.+62 (0)812 3607 6640
GREAT GIFTS
Sometimes, all you need is a great gift to surprise Dad with! How about a pair of unique custom-made leather shoes from Hole Punch? Or channel his inner biker dude and get him a cool framed poster from Deus. If he is a surfer, head to Drifter’s in Seminyak and pick up a new rucksack or pot of surf wax.
Hole Punch, Jalan Kayu aya #43, Denpasar, p.+62 (0)819 3613 3240
Deus, Jalan Batu Mejan 8, p.+62 (0)878 6188 2488
Drifter Surf Shop & Café, Jalan Oberoi No.#50, Seminyak, p, +62 (0)361 733 274
VINEYARD TOUR
If your dad is a wine man, then why not take him on a vineyard tour? Hatten wines has been making wine in Bali since 1994, and you can visit their vineyards which are located along the North Coast of Bali. Explore the vineyards and taste the wines of Bali, and enjoy the beautiful scenery around you.
Hatten Wine Vineyard Tour & Taste, Jalan Raya Seririt-Gilimanuk, Desa Sanggalangit, North Bali, p.+62 (0) 812 3964 5077
MEAT FEAST
We all know that men love their meat, so why not take Dad for a slap-up steak meal? Head to the trendy FIRE restaurant at the W Retreat and Spa Bali, in Seminyak, where you can devour an angus grain-fed tenderloin exclusive from Australia. This is a melts-in-your-mouth kinda steak – deliciously succulent, Dad will love it!
FIRE at W Retreat & Spa Bali, Kuta Utara, Jl. Petitenget, Kerobokan, Seminyak, p. +62 (0)361 4738 106