When I think of Bali, the first word that comes to mind is “honeymoon”.
After all, in the book and movie “Eat Pray Love,” Bali represents love. and in many other films and TV shows, it is depicted as a romantic setting. growing up, I always thought of it as a destination mainly for special celebrations. Back then, there were no direct flights from where I’m from to this Indonesian paradise. At least, no low-cost flights. A trip to Bali was a trip that you prepare for, you save a lot for. Of course, a lot has changed since.
Today, most of us know that Bali is not just a lover’s paradise. The island has something for travelers seeking nature, culture, and adventure. It is also an optimal choice for family trips, solo travels, group holidays, and even company incentive tours.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
UNDERSTANDING BALI
WHERE TO stay IN BALITop budget hotels in Kuta
Top budget hotels in Seminyak
Search for more Bali Hotels!
HOW TO get TO BALIBali airport to Kuta, Legian, Seminyak or Canggu
HOW TO get around BALI
POCKET WIFI RENTAL & local SIM IN BALI
THINGS TO do in BALIBali Instagram Tour
Lempuyang temple and east Bali Tour
Ubud and central Bali Tour
Nusa Penida Tour
Uluwatu Temple
Ulun Danu Beratan, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, and Tanah lot Tour
Bali Food Tour
Other places to check out in Bali
SAMPLE BALI ITINERARYEasy itinerary for 2 Pax
Budget itinerary for 4 Pax
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UNDERSTANDING BALI
Bali is Indonesia’s most famous tourist destination. The tourism industry is the province’s main source of income, fueled by tourism-related businesses like hotels and resorts, tour agencies and operators, etc.
Aside from making up the majority of the province’s economy, tourism also led to the development of more sophisticated arts and crafts. It also revived some of the traditional dances and customs that are otherwise left buried and forgotten. natural attractions also abound in Bali — both on land and underwater. Rice terraces, mountains, islands, beaches, jungles, caves, waves, and marine life are the draw for the adventurous. All these and more propelled Bali to rise as one of the world’s top destinations.
Essential Information:
Language: the most widely spoken languages are Indonesian/Bahasa Indonesia and Balinese. most people understand and speak English too.
Religion: Over 80% of the residents practice Balinese Hinduism, which is unique in Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim country. It is important to be respectful of their way of life, especially when visiting spiritual sites like temples. The island also observes Nyepi Day (Day of Silence), which we will discuss below.
Time Zone: GMT+8 (Central Indonesia Time). Bali is in the same time zone as Manila, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur; and an hour ahead of Jakarta.
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR, Rp). USD 1 is around IDR 14,000; PHP 1 is around IDR 278; EUR 1 is around IDR 15,500 (as of November 2019)
Modes of Payment: most of the stores and restaurants transact in Rupiah, but major credit cards are accepted by most hotels, fine-dining restaurants, and souvenir shops. I noticed that quite a number of establishments have large signs that say they prefer Mastercard. Others like Visa and American express are accepted too.
WHERE TO stay IN BALI
Bali province is composed of Bali Island and other smaller islands clustered on the southeast portion, namely Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Lembongan. The city of Denpasar is the provincial capital.
Bali has the most diverse options in Indonesia when it comes to accommodations. There are guesthouses, inns (losmens), hostels, budget hotels, high-end hotels, resorts, and villas.
The island can be split into four regions: South, North, Central/East, and West Bali. Although it is possible to stay in other regions, the southern portion is the most popular tourist hub. The majority of the accommodations, restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping areas, and attractions are located here.
As you can see on the map, most of the island’s tourist attractions can be found in the South. most visitors choose to stay in the south because of the tourist-friendly services and amenities. Furthermore, it’s accessibility makes it a good base and jump-off point to other tourist destinations in Bali. For me, the most optimal places to stay in the south are the following:
Seminyak. Seminyak is located further north of Kuta. It is like the high-end version of Kuta. Seminyak has plenty of luxury hotels, villas, and spa resorts.
Legian. Legian is a suburb located between Kuta and Seminyak. It offers the best of both worlds — budgetog luksus. Dette område er tamer sammenlignet med både Kuta og Seminyak.
Kuta. Kuta District i Badung Regency har den højeste koncentration af overnatningssteder i Bali. Selv om der er high-end hoteller her, er byen kendt for sine budget- og backpacker-venlige indkvartering.
Men hvis du er efter fred i sindet eller en mere kulturel oplevelse, er Ubud i Central / East Region også et fantastisk valg. Det er ikke så tilgængeligt som strandbyerne, men det tilbyder en afslappende balinesisk flugt.
Vi har diskuteret disse områder i detaljer i en separat artikel: Bedste områder at bo i Bali!
De bedste budget hoteller i Kuta
Cara Cara Inn. Foto leveres af hotellet via Agoda
Cara Cara Inn. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
H-Ostel Bali. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Praba Guesthouse. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Kuta Beach ophold. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Yans House Hotel. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
D Vandrerhjem. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Topbudget Hoteller i Seminyak
Balinea Villa & Spa. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Semimpi basecamp. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Room & Vespa Suite 2. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Ibis Styles Bali Petitenget. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Arana Suite. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Seminyak Square Hotel. Tjek priser og tilgængelighed! ✅
Søg efter flere Bali hoteller!
Hvordan man kommer til Bali
Den primære gateway til Bali er Ngurah Rai International Airport, også kendt som Denpasar Lufthavn eller Bali lufthavn. Det er beliggende i den sydlige del af øen nær hovedstaden, Denpasar og ligger mellem Kuta og Jimbaran. Lufthavnen er en af de travleste i Indonesien og forbinder til større byer og lufthavne, både indenlandske og internationale.
Manila er direkte forbundet til Bali. Rejsevarigheden mellem Manila og Bali er cirka fire (4) timer. Sammenlign flyvninger nedenfor:
Rejsende, der ankommer til Bali, anmodes om at udfylde to formularer: Brugerdefineret Erklæringsformular og den gule sundhedsangivelsesformular. Intet behov for ankomstkort. Hvis du ankommer som en familie, skal du udfylde kun en brugerdefineret deklarationsformular. Vores former blev givet til os om bord.
Bali Lufthavn til Kuta, Legian, Seminyak eller Canggu
Et flertal af turister vælger disse fire områder som deres baser: Kuta, Legian, Seminyak og Canggu. Alle er placeret nord for lufthavnen på den sydvestlige kyst af Bali. Anslået rejsevarighed:
Til Kuta – 30 minutter
Til Legian – 1 time
Til Seminyak – 1 time
Til canggu – 1,5 timer
Her er dine muligheder for transportform fra lufthavnen til nogen af disse turistområder:
Arrangeret Carry Services (eksempel: Hotel service og rejsearrangører)
Lufthavns taxi.
Målet taxi.
Ride-deling apps
Offentlig transport (eksempel: Angkot / Bemo og Trans Sarbagita)
Turistbus (eksempel: Kura Kura Bus og Perama Bus)
Online booking.
For det detaljerede indlæg om, hvordan vi kommer til Bali og dets turistcentre, skabte vi en separat artikel for det. Du kan læse det her: Bali Lufthavn til turistcentrene.
Hvis du er en gruppe, er en bekvem mulighed at overveje en privat overførsel. En indikation på, at det er en af de mest betroede lufthavnstransport muligheder, er det betydelige antal Klook-tilknyttede chauffører, der venter på ankomst lobbyen. Alle dem, der iført The Orange Klooks Uniform, er grupperet i et område. Nogle overførselspakker på Klook omfatter også Data SIM-kort.
✅ Book Bali Airport Overførsel her!
Sådan kommer du rundt Bali
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Der er valg aplenty for transportformerne for at komme rundt i Bali. Her er dine muligheder:
Tilmeld dig en gruppetur. De fleste turister foretrækker at deltage i grupperejser for at komme til berømte attraktioner. Disse ture tilbydes af hoteller, rejsebureauer og rejsearrangører. Du kan også bestille turen fremad online via Klook. Vi vil tackle mere af dette senere på de ting, der skal gøres i Bali-sektionen i denne vejledning.
Privat charter med chauffør. Dette er vores anbefalede mulighed, hvis du er en del af en gruppe (med pals eller familie). På denne måde har du total kontrol over din tid og rejseplan i 10 timer. Dette omfatter normalt en engelsktalende chauffør, benzin og drivermåltid. Du skal bare diskutere det med din chauffør, hvis din rejseplan er mulig. Klook tilbyder flere private Automobile Charter Services. Reserver en bil med chauffør service her! ✅
Turistbus. Nå, fra selve navnet, er denne mulighed mere turistvenlig end de regelmæssige offentlige busser i Bali. Disse pendulkørsler dækker de vigtigste turistmål i Bali. Kura Kura Bus og Perama Bus er populære blandt turister. For at kontakte dem kan du kontrollere deres officielle hjemmesider og sociale mediekonti. Kura Kura Bus har også en mobil app!
Regelmæssig bus. Trans Sarbagita er Bali’s bus hurtig system, der tjener hovedsagelig Denpasar og det sydlige Bali-område. Den har faste ruter, men ingen fast tidsplan. Andre faste busser dækker normalt langdistanceveje. Billetprisen afhænger af din destination. Dette anbefales dog ikke at tage, hvis du trykker på tid.
Bemo or Angkot. Disse er lokale minivans. They are normally open and non-airconditioned. They look like vans but they work like Philippine’s jeepneys.
Taxa. For short-distance travel, tourists hop on a taxi. Taxis are relatively low-cost in Bali compared to other countries. The meter starts at IDR 7,000 (PHP25/USD.50/EUR.45) and IDR 6,500 (PHP24/USD.46/EUR.42) per succeeding kilometer. As a rule of thumb, always insist on using the meter.
Ride-Sharing App. Or a ride-hailing app. This should be the most convenient option but it’s a bit tricky to use ride-sharing apps like GoJek and grab in Bali. There are certain streets that don’t allow these vehicles to pass and certain hotels that discourage their guests from hailing a ride using the app.
Motorcycle or automobile Rental. Some travelers who like to be in total control of their time and itinerary opt to rent a automobile or a motorcycle. A motorcycle is the main mode of transportation used by both locals and tourists. The tourist hubs are bombarded by lots of motorcycle-for-rent ads/signboards. The rental rates range from IDR 70,000 (PHP250/USD5/EUR4.5) to IDR 150,000 (PHP540/USD11/EUR10) per day, depending on the type of motorcycle.
Learn more about the rules when driving a automobile or motorcycle in Bali and other important details here: how TO get around BALI!
POCKET WIFI RENTAL & local SIM IN BALI
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There are many available local SIM and pocket WiFi rentals in Bali. You can also get your SIM card or pocket WiFi from Klook!
Pocket Wifi. The better choice if you want to connect more than one device or if your handset is locked to your service company at home. This is also good for those traveling with pals or family members. For those traveling from Manila, you can have it delivered to your home or office before your departure (within Manila only). choose the data package that you need — unlimited, 1GB, 500MB, 350MB or 150MB. Reserve here! ✅
Local data SIM. You can pick it up at Bali Airport. choose your data package. SIM card validity options are 14 days, 25 days, and 30 days. select the service type that you need — data only or data with free calls and texts. get your SIM card here! ✅
Having a reputable Internet connection while traveling is beneficial. It will help you save time and money as you explore. You can access Google Maps, a language translation app, and the currency conversion app. and should you decide to book tours or private automobile with a driver, you can communicate with the local drivers, tour operators, and tour guides via online messaging apps.
THINGS TO do in BALI
The good news is, Bali has a lot to offer. EN MASSE. You’ll never run out of things to do and places to discover even if you stay for weeks. I have pals who are now based in Bali and they still haven’t explored many parts of the island.
The bad news is, well, Bali has a lot to offer. With so many options, it can be quite challenging to pick attractions and activities, especially if you have limited time. If you’re building a Bali itinerary, it will help to look at them as tour packages. many tours bundle tourist sites according to proximity (attractions closer to each other) or according to your interests. You’re in Bali to see the temples? There are tours for that. Mad? There are tours for that. beaches and waterfalls? There are tours for that. Instagrammable spots? You bet there are tours for that, too!
In this section, we’ll do a short rundown of the tours available on Klook to make it less overwhelming. You can also do these tours on your own. If you’re a group, you can do the long-distance tours by renting a private automobile with driver, which is typically more affordable. På denne måde har du total kontrol over din tid og rejseplan i 10 timer. Dette omfatter normalt en engelsktalende chauffør, benzin og drivermåltid. Du skal bare diskutere det med din chauffør, hvis din rejseplan er mulig. Klook tilbyder flere private Automobile Charter Services. Reserve a automobile with driver service here