Bali travel guide with best beaches, temples, seasons, prices, packing tips, and more. Plan your dream trip with this detailed destination guide.
Why Visit Bali?
Bali offers jungle retreats, volcanic hikes, beach bars, surfing, yoga, and spiritual rejuvenation. It suits backpackers, honeymooners, and digital nomads alike.
Best Time to Visit Bali
- Dry Season (Apr–Oct): Ideal for beach and surf
- Rainy Season (Nov–Mar): Fewer crowds, humid
- Avoid Nyepi Day (Balinese New Year) if you want to travel around
Top Places to Explore
- Ubud: Rice terraces, Monkey Forest, yoga
- Seminyak: Upscale beaches, shopping
- Canggu: Surfing, expat cafés
- Uluwatu & Jimbaran: Cliffs, seafood, temples
- Nusa Penida: Day trips, diving, cliffs
- Mount Batur: Sunrise trek
Accommodations
- Luxury Villas: Ubud, Seminyak
- Mid-Range Resorts: Canggu, Uluwatu
- Budget Guesthouses & Hostels: Kuta, Legian
Cuisine to Try
- Nasi Goreng & Satay
- Babi Guling (roast pork)
- Balinese Coffee & Smoothie Bowls
- Warungs (Local eateries)
Transportation
- Scooter Rental ($5/day)
- Taxis & Gojek/Grab
- Private Drivers for Day Trips
Cost Guide
- Budget: $40–60/day
- Mid-Range: $70–150/day
- Luxury: $200+/day
What to Pack
- Swimwear & sandals
- Sarong for temples
- Sunscreen, insect repellent
- Raincoat (if visiting in rainy season)
FAQs
- Visa on Arrival? – Yes for many countries
- Safe for solo women? – Generally, yes
- ATMs available? – Yes, but bring backup cards
- Can you drink tap water? – No, always drink bottled water
