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Bali Travel Guide

Indonesia's best-known island mixes Hindu temples, rice terraces, surf beaches and resorts. Staying in the beach-and-food south or in Ubud's forests, rice fields and culture changes the feel of the trip a lot.

Lake Batur with Mount Batur volcano on the left — Lake Batur and Mount Batur · Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / CC BY-SA 3.0

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At a glance

Currency: IDR (Rp)
Power & plugs: 230V · Type C/F
Driving side: Left
Tipping: Optional (small, for good service)
Local language: Bahasa Indonesia
How long to stay: 5 to 6 days

Emergency numbers

Police110
Ambulance119
Fire113

When to go

The dry season from April to October brings the most sunny days. The wet season runs November to March, with the heaviest rain around December to February. On Nyepi, the Balinese New Year (usually March, sometimes April), the whole island shuts down for a day and the airport closes for 24 hours, so check the date. Prices rise in July-August and during major holidays.

Airport to the city

Official airport taxi

At the taxi counter in the arrivals area of Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), tell them your destination and you get a fixed zone fare up front.

Time Kuta about 15-20 min, Seminyak about 30-45 minCost fixed zone fare (confirm at the counter)

Grab or Gojek car

The fare is fixed in the app. At the airport you can only be picked up at designated pickup points, so follow the app and airport signs.

Time Kuta about 15-20 min, Seminyak about 30-45 minCost shown in the app

Hotel pickup

For Ubud or Nusa Dua, booking a hotel pickup in advance is easiest. Ubud can take 1.5 hours or more in traffic.

Time Ubud about 1.5 hoursCost varies by hotel (check when booking)

Getting around

Grab and Gojek

Book cars and motorbikes in the app. In some areas local transport groups restrict app pickups; if so, ask your hotel to arrange a car.

Blue Bird metered taxis

Blue metered taxis are easy to find in the southern tourist areas. Make sure the meter is on.

Car with driver

Hiring a car and driver by the day to visit temples, rice terraces and waterfalls is common. Confirm hours and what is included (fuel, parking) first.

Scooter rental

Popular but traffic is chaotic and accidents are common. The Bali provincial government requires foreign tourists to hold a valid driving licence, obey traffic laws and rent only from licensed providers. Check official sources for which licences are recognized, and always wear a helmet.

Where to stay

Kuta

Good for: First visit, close to the airport, value

Near the airport with lots of hotels, restaurants and malls. The beach is busy and the streets are noisy.

Seminyak

Good for: Restaurants, cafes, sunsets

A polished area of restaurants, boutiques and beach clubs. Traffic gets heavy in the evening.

Canggu

Good for: Surfing, cafes, long stays

A young area with surf beaches and cafes. Sidewalks are narrow, so walking is less pleasant.

Ubud

Good for: Rice fields, forests, culture, yoga

A hill town in the middle of the island, close to rice terraces, temples and traditional shows. The sea is far, so plan a separate beach day.

Nusa Dua

Good for: Resort stays, families

A quiet, tidy enclave of large resorts with relatively calm water. Fewer restaurants outside the resorts.

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Top sights

Tanah Lot Temple
A temple on a rock in the sea, famous at sunset. Whether you can walk out to it depends on the tide.
Tanah Lot Temple · Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY-SA 4.0
Uluwatu Temple
A clifftop temple with an evening Kecak dance show. Monkeys snatch glasses, hats and phones, so keep belongings secure.
Uluwatu Temple · Photo: Ken Eckert / CC BY-SA 4.0
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
The classic rice-terrace view north of Ubud. Early morning brings fewer people and softer light.
Tegallalang Rice Terraces · Photo: Christophe95 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Ubud Monkey Forest
A forest temple sanctuary home to monkeys. Don't bring food or plastic bags in, and avoid staring at the monkeys.
Tirta Empul Temple
Known for purification rituals in its holy spring. A sarong (wrap around the waist) is required to enter.
Mount Batur sunrise trek
A pre-dawn hike to watch sunrise from the volcano. Go with a local guide and bring good shoes and a warm layer.
Nusa Penida day trip
An island reached by boat, with dramatic cliff beaches. Boats get rough on high-wave days, so check the weather first.
Ubud Palace and market
The old royal palace and traditional market in central Ubud. Traditional dance shows are held on many evenings.

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What to eat

Nasi Campur

Rice with small portions of several dishes, Bali's everyday meal. About 25,000-50,000 IDR at a local warung.

Babi Guling

Spit-roasted pork stuffed with spices, a dish rooted in Balinese Hindu culture.

Sate Lilit

Balinese satay of minced fish or meat wrapped around lemongrass sticks and grilled.

Bebek Betutu

Duck slow-cooked in a spice paste, popular around Ubud. Some places need an advance order.

Nasi Goreng and Mie Goreng

Indonesian fried rice and fried noodles, easy to find everywhere. About 30,000-60,000 IDR.

Daily budget (per person)

Budgetabout 500,000 IDR per day: guesthouse, local food, app motorbikes

Mid-rangeabout 1,500,000-2,000,000 IDR per day: pool villa or hotel, restaurants, shared car with driver

Comfortabout 4,000,000 IDR+ per day: resort, private tours, spa

Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.

Sample itinerary

Day 1
Check in to a southern hotel, beach in the afternoon, then sunset at Tanah Lot Temple.
Day 2
Car with driver to Ubud, Tegallalang rice terraces and Tirta Empul, then an evening show at Ubud Palace.
Day 3
Ubud Monkey Forest and market in the morning, cafes or a spa in the afternoon, then back south.
Day 4
Uluwatu Temple in the afternoon, the Kecak dance at sunset, dinner on Jimbaran beach, then the airport (leave early for traffic).

Local tips

Foreign tourists must pay a tourism levy for Bali. The amount and how to pay can change, so check the Bali provincial government's official information.
Entry and visa rules (visa on arrival, e-visa) can change, so check the Indonesian embassy or official sources before you travel.
Cover shoulders and knees and wear a sarong in temples. Many entrances lend them.
Don't drink tap water; buy bottled water. Be careful with ice and street food at first.
Change money only at authorized money changers and count it on the spot. Avoid places advertising unusually good rates.
Traffic in the south gets heavy in the evening. Allow more time than the map estimate.
At temples and forests with monkeys, keep sunglasses, hats and phones in your bag.
Entering Indonesia requires the online All Indonesia arrival card (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id) and its QR code. Check the official site for timing and other details.