🌴 BALI TRAVEL GUIDE 2025

Practical Tips, Transport, Safety, Best Areas & Top Things To Do
Bali is one of the world’s most iconic destinations: beaches, temples, cliffs, rice terraces, waterfalls, nightlife, yoga retreats, and luxury at friendly prices.
Here’s a complete, practical guide based on real experience — perfect for first-time travelers.

 
⭐ BOOK TOP BALI TOURS & ACTIVITIES

Best Bali Activities → Press here
Airport Transfers (DPS) → Press here
Nusa Penida Day Trips → Press here
Mount Batur Sunrise Hike → Press here
Ubud Temples & Rice Terraces →Press here
 
🛂 VISA & ENTRY RULES
Most travelers can enter Bali with Visa on Arrival (VoA), valid for 30 days.

Requirements:

Passport valid for 6+ months
VoA fee ~35 USD
You can buy e-VoA before your trip to avoid queues
Immigration lines may take 20–60 min
VoA can be extended once (to 60 days)
Apply e-VoA: Press here

 
📱 INTERNET & SIM CARDS
The best mobile operators in Bali:

Telkomsel
XL Axiata
Smartfren
Most travelers prefer eSIM for instant activation.

Buy Bali eSIM → Press here

 
💸 MONEY, PAYMENTS & ATMs
Credit cards accepted in hotels and restaurants
Small warungs and markets usually take cash only
ATMs often have withdrawal limits
Exchange rates are best in Kuta, Seminyak and Sanur
Revolut gives the best currency rates.

 
🚕 TRANSPORT IN BALI
There is no public transport system, so choose between:

1) Grab / Gojek (Recommended)
Fast, cheap, easy to use.
Most rides cost €1–€4.

2) Private Driver for a Day
The most comfortable way to explore Bali.
Price: €35–€50/day depending on route.

Book a Private Driver → Press here

3) Scooter Rental
Only for experienced riders.
Traffic is chaotic and accidents are common.

 
🌧 WEATHER & SEASONS
Bali has two seasons:

Dry Season: April – October
Best weather
Great for tours, beaches, hiking
Rainy Season: November – March
Short tropical showers
Green landscapes
Slightly cheaper hotels
 
📍 BEST AREAS TO STAY IN BALI
🇮🇩 Ubud
Nature, temples, rice terraces, yoga, retreats.
Ideal for couples and relaxation.

🌊 Seminyak
Beach clubs, shopping, cafés, modern hotels.
Great for first-time Bali visitors.

🏄‍♂️ Canggu
Young crowd, surfing, coworking cafés, nightlife.

⛰ Uluwatu
Cliffside views, beaches, sunsets, luxury villas.

🏖 Sanur
Relaxed area with calm beaches, perfect for families.

🌴 Nusa Dua
Luxury resorts, gated areas, quiet environment.

 
🌟 TOP THINGS TO DO IN BALI

1) Ubud Monkey Forest
A sacred forest full of iconic walking paths and playful monkeys.
Book tickets → Press here

 
2) Tegalalang Rice Terraces
Bali’s most famous rice fields.
Great for photos, Bali swings and cafés with jungle views.Press here

 
3) Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Fire Dance
An unforgettable sunset show performed on a cliff.
Book Uluwatu Fire Dance tickets → Press here

 
4) Nusa Penida Island Tour
Turquoise bays, dramatic cliffs and unreal beaches.

Popular stops:

Kelingking Beach
Broken Beach
Angel’s Billabong
Crystal Bay
Book Nusa Penida Day Trip → Press here

 
5) Mount Batur Sunrise Trek
Hike up a volcano at night and watch the sunrise above the clouds.
Book Mount Batur Tour → Press here

 
6) North Bali Waterfalls
A full-day trip with the island’s most beautiful waterfalls:

Tegenungan
Sekumpul
Banyumala Twin Waterfall
Book Bali Waterfall Tour →Press here

 
7) Bali Beach Clubs
Top picks:

Finns
Potato Head
Savaya
Oneeighty (Infinity Pool)
 
🧘‍♀️ CULTURE & ETIQUETTE
Wear a sarong in temples
Do not touch people’s heads — especially children
Avoid stepping on offerings left on the ground
Smiling is a universal language in Bali
 
⚠️ SAFETY TIPS
Avoid riding scooters in rain or darkness
Keep your phone secure in crowded places
Do not drink tap water
Some bars may serve low-quality alcohol — choose reputable places
Be cautious with monkeys (they like stealing sunglasses)
 
🍜 FOOD TO TRY IN BALI
Nasi Goreng – fried rice
Mie Goreng – fried noodles
Nasi Campur – mixed Balinese plate
Babi Guling – roast pork
Sate Lilit – fish satay
Fresh juices & smoothie bowls
Balinese coffee
 
🧳 WHAT TO PACK FOR BALI
Light rain jacket
Convertible travel outfits
Good walking shoes
Sunscreen (expensive in Bali)
Mosquito repellent
Sarong
Power adapter (UK type plug)