Niloy’s Bali Break: A Picture-Perfect Family Getaway with Thrillophilia
It started over a plate of idlis and a lazy Sunday morning in Hyderabad. Niloy was browsing destinations with one hand and holding a coffee mug in the other when his daughter peeked over his shoulder.
“Papa, that one!” she said while pointing to a sun-drenched photo of Bali. “I saw that beach on YouTube. Can we go there?”
He laughed. “You even know where Bali is?”
“Of course,” she said proudly. “It is the place with big swings, temples in the clouds, and... dragons?”
Close enough.
What followed was a lighthearted family adventure to Bali, where their daughter led the spirit of the journey.
Touchdown and the Coconut Welcome
Niloy and his family landed at Denpasar Airport in the afternoon, exhausted but filled with curiosity. Thrillophilia had already arranged their airport pickup, and within an hour, they were gliding through the vibrant streets toward their villa.
Their daughter immediately declared the villa “magical” after spotting a floating breakfast set up in the pool and the giant bathtub she said was “for royal bubble baths only.” Niloy and his wife exchanged a look that said, “This is already worth it”.
That evening, they stayed in and eased into island time. Their daughter made them promise two things before bedtime: one, that she would carry the mini travel diary she brought from home, and two, that she could lead “at least one adventure.”
Fair deal.
Chasing Sunlight Through Bali’s Sacred East
They were up by 6 am the next morning and got ready for their big day. Their friendly and punctual driver greeted them with a smile and a bottle of chilled water for their daughter, earning himself the title of “Best Grown-Up Friend.”
The first stop was the Lempuyang Temple, known worldwide as the ‘Gates of Heaven’. The line for photos was long, but worth it. Dressed in a bright yellow dress, their daughter stood between the iconic stone pillars with her arms stretched wide. “I am the Queen of the Sky!” she shouted.
Next, they visited the dreamy Tirta Gangga Water Palace, hopped along koi-filled ponds, and later explored Black Sand Beach.
The last visit of the day was Goa Lawah Temple, home to hundreds of bats hanging above the sacred cave. Their daughter was both terrified and fascinated. “Are they watching us?” she whispered. Possibly. Either way, she remembered that temple better than any other.
The Nusa Penida Challenge
The third day was their daughter’s self-declared “adventure challenge.” They woke up early for the Nusa Penida West Tour and took a fast boat from the mainland.
Their first stop was Kelingking Beach, with its iconic cliff shaped like a T-Rex. “Look, it is a dinosaur island!” she exclaimed. The viewing point left them all speechless as they saw Bali’s wild beauty at its rawest.
At Angel’s Billabong and Broken Beach, they soaked in the surreal geography and took countless selfies. She turned into their group’s chief photographer, occasionally cutting off their heads in the frame, but always capturing the fun.
Bubu Beach was the perfect close to the day. She finally got to splash around in turquoise waters while Niloy and his wife rested under palm trees, grateful for unplanned moments like this.
Underwater Wonders and Candlelit Dinner
Day four was more relaxed. After a short snorkelling session at the Nusa Penida harbour, they returned to Bali via fast boat and checked into a hotel near Jimbaran Beach.
That evening, Thrillophilia surprised them with a romantic candlelight dinner by the sea. With soft waves lapping near their feet, Niloy and his wife got a rare moment of quiet connection while their daughter played nearby with seashells. His wife leaned over and whispered, “She is growing up fast, isn’t she?”
He nodded. It hit him how quickly these moments pass and how rare uninterrupted time together is.
The next day, they geared up for some adrenaline: scuba diving, jet skiing, and parasailing at Benoa Beach. Since their daughter was too young for diving, she still got a kick out of watching them gear up. She cheered like they were contestants on a game show. “Mama wins for the biggest splash!”
After the water adventure, they visited the tall Garuda Vishnu Temple, where she insisted they stand for a family photo beneath the statue’s shadow. “This is the protector of Bali,” she explained. “So now we are protected too.”
Sunsets, Swings, and Silly Laughter
On Day 6, they visited Padang Padang Beach and Seminyak before heading to Uluwatu for the breathtaking Kecak Fire Dance performance.
The next day was packed with Kintamani, Coffee Plantations, Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Tegenungan Waterfall, and of course, the famous Bali Jungle Swing. Their daughter had been waiting for this one.
As Niloy strapped in for the swing, she cheered: “Fly, Papa, fly like a coconut in the wind!” Thanks, kid.
They ended the day with a cosy Balinese lunch served by the jungle.
Spa Day and Sweet Goodbyes
On their final full day, they did absolutely nothing, except for a two-hour Balinese massage (thanks again, Thrillophilia) and a relaxing floating breakfast. They lounged and let the week’s stories settle.
Their daughter spent her time sketching temples, beaches, and a funny version of Niloy falling off a swing. He asked her what she would name her drawing book.
“The Bali Book of Big Smiles,” she replied.
That night, they packed for their flight home. As they rode to the airport, their daughter sat between them with her travel diary.
“Papa, next time, can we go to a mountain with snow?”
Niloy smiled, “Only if you promise to be our adventure captain again.”
“Deal.”
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