Out of my adventures through South East Asia, Bali was probably one of the most special and magical places I went to. Prior to heading there, the truth is I was worried that it’d be too touristy but I was surprised to find that it wasn’t overcrowded and there was a really nice balance between heading into town and being connected to nature. Getting a private driver was also probably one of the best decisions we made as it gave us an opportunity to go off-the-beaten-path a little as well and see Bali at our own pace with the comfort of a guide and vehicle.
With this simple 5 day Bali itinerary I hope you’ll be able to have as much of a blast as I did that shows you exactly what to do on this paradise island of Indonesia.
Read more about Bali
- 5 must see’s in Bali
- 5 reasons why I love Bali so much
- Best things to do in Ubud
- Seeing Indonesia Beyond Bali
- What to pack to Indonesia – 3 most-missed packing list tips
Where to stay in Bali?
- We stayed at the luxurious Conrad Bali on Hilton Honors points which I’d highly recommend. It was AMAZE-ing. My full review of the property is here.
In This Article
Bali 5 Day Itinerary Overview
I totally wished we spent more time in Bali but for 5 days I thought this itinerary was a great introduction to island that surely gave me a lasting impression. The way I structured was I first hired a local driver to take around the island for 2 days. This was probably the best way to explore a lot of key sights of the island without being too rushed or stressed.
Our driver, Putu, was fantastic in create a custom itinerary based on my research and talking to an Indonesian friend. We were able to go at our own pace with Putu and got to make a lot of unexpected stops along the way. I’m not sure if we would’ve seen as much as we did without him. Learn about my experiences with Putu and how he was able to tailor an awesome 2 days.
After two days of sightseeing, I slotted a rest day at the resort which we fully took advantage of. On day 4 we didn’t have anything concrete planned but thought a day exploring the main city area of Kuta would be nice. We got a super awesome and cheap massage with Cozy which topped it all off.
For the last day, we mixed a little snorkelling with Jimbaran to see the local fish market which was a fun experience.
This trip ended up being an excellent balance of exploring, adventure, activities, cheap eats, luxury, and beaching.
5 Days In Bali Itinerary Breakdown
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If you’re looking to get something you can work with, I encourage you to grab the itinerary when you scroll below the table.
| Date | Day 1 – Bali – Barong, Monkeys, Babi Guling, Rice Paddies and Temples | Day 2 – Putu Round 2 | Day 3 – R&R | Day 4 – Cozy Crazy Kuta | Day 5 – From Swimming with Fishes to Cooking Some |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Breakfast @ the Conrad | Breakfast @ the Conrad | Breakfast @ the Conrad | Breakfast @ the Conrad | Breakfast @ the Conrad |
| Morning | Pickup by our driver Putu Arnawa | -Pickup by our driver Putu Arnawa -Taman Ayun Temple -Random unknown pond temple -Local cock fight tournament | Sleep in | -Wake up at 5:30 for sunrise -Sunrise shooting @ the Conrad -Lounge around a beach hut | Snorkelling in Nusa Dua with Bali Scuba Masters |
| Lunch | Babi Guling Ibu Oka | Red Rice in Jatiluwih | Really full from late breakfast | Really full from late breakfast | Jimbaran seafood restaurant |
| Afternoon | -Ubud Palace Temple -Ubud market -Drop by a village temple celebration (Ganung Raung) -Long ride up to get a view of Ganung Batur -Ganung Kawi temple -Putu drops us off at hotel -Cab out to Kuta to meet friends | -Chillin’ with the local rice harvesters -Tanah Lot for sunset -Putu drops us off at hotel | -Get a beach hut -Sun tanning -Flying Fish -Pool time | -Cab to Cozy 2 for massage -Cab to Kuta and walk around -Kuta Beach for sunset -Walk around Kuta -Cab to Seminyak to find the SOS Rooftop Lounge and Bar | -Explore fish market in Jimbaran -Lounge around theConrad one last time |
| Dinner | Made Warung | Rin @ Conrad | Bumbu Bali in Nusa Dua | Dinner at the Anantara Hotel instead | Musashi |
| Evening | Hang around the Conrad and rest | Hang around the Conrad and rest | Hang around the Conrad and rest | Hang around the Conrad and rest | Hang around the Conrad and rest |
| Hotel | Conrad Bali | Conrad Bali | Conrad Bali | Conrad Bali | Conrad Bali |
What We Missed
There were a few things that I couldn’t fit into the itinerary and would love to do next time around. If you’re planning a Bali trip, definitely consider these places:
- Uluwatu for sunset – There are so many stunning places to watch the sunset but Uluwatu was one that we just didn’t have time to fit in.
- Surfing – Not all places are beginner friendly but if there’s a place to try, take a lesson a try it!
- Diving – My trip wasn’t really a surfing/diving type of trip but there are a ton of amazing places for this. Definitely check out the North West part of Bali for good dive sites.
- Hiking – Mount Batur would’ve been incredible to do. They offer many early morning hikes up so you can watch the sunrise from the top!
- North Bali – Spending more time in the north of the island which is less trafficked by tourists. Would totally love to rent a place out there and just kick back.
- Hidden temples – There were some other smaller temples that would’ve been cool to check out…but you know you can only do so many temples on a trip.
Things To Know Before You Go To Bali
These are tips and tricks I learned during our 5 days in Bali. There are plenty of things that other guides and bloggers don’t talk about so here are all the things I wish I knew before going.
- Currency Exchange in Indonesia
- When changing money make sure you double check all the bills even after they count it in front of you. Bring USD. The rates for CAD are always bad.
- Another quick note about currency exchange. Currency changers are VERY specific about what series bills $50′s and $100′s are. They only accept bills that are 2006 and higher. Chantelle had a few $100′s that she just couldn’t exchange because they were before that time. The reason for this is that there are a lot of counterfeit bills from the older era so to be safe these places don’t take it at all.
- Coming in May seems to be an awesome time to come because it is low-season and the local kids are still in school and it’s no longer wet season. It was great not having to deal with hoards of tourists everywhere we went.
- Stamps are ACTUALLY called “perango” and not “meterai”. International postcards cost 10,000 IDR.
- Airport fees in Indonesia
- Make sure you have IDR stashed away for the departure fees. 35,000 for domestic and 150,000 for international departures. They will not take anything but IDR.
- When going through customs in Indonesia make sure you pay for your Visa on Arrival FIRST (make sure you have the exact amount in USD) and then go to the customs guy.
- Get a private driver to take you around Bali.
- I highly recommend Putu Arnawa. He was one of the reasons why our trip was so awesome.
- Despite the Conrad being a pretty awesome hotel, the Nusa Dua/Tengoban Benoa area is just too far from the main attractions on the island. Ubud is a good base for all the country side/temple sights and sad to say Kuta/Legian/Seminyak are good bases for the southern part of Bali. Travelling from our area always added about 1.5 hours each way because of insane chaotic traffic and this one main round-about clog right by the airport.
- Highly recommended to check out some off-the-beaten path local activities like the semi-annual celebrations or cock fights – talk to your driver
- Never pay for asking price at local markets. Negotiate by starting at 40% and going up from there.
- Tanah Lot and Uluwatu are great for sunsets
- Most local restaurants have free shuttles that will take you from your hotel to the restaurant so check first before grabbing a cab.
- Bumbu Bali is great if you’re in the Nusa Dua area. The set menus are good for first timers but I will have to say that the satay is their best item.
- Cozy 1 or 2 is definitely recommended. I couldn’t believe that their prices were actually cheaper than in China. Very professional and nicely furnished facilities.
- Kuta looks like it’d be great for surfing as anyone wanting to go to Bali probably already knows. The surf isn’t too intimidating and is close to the beach. However it is very crowded and when we went during sunset filled with hawkers, tourists and local kids.
- Jimbaran is a cool area if you have the time. You can combine this with Uluwatu for sunset if you’d like. Lia Café was recommended to us but we ended up at JBS instead so don’t get conned by “free shuttles”.
Where To Stay In Bali
There are a lot of great places to stay in Bali but to get you started, here are two properties that I’d recommend depending on what type of trip you’re looking to do when you’re in Bali.
LUXURY RESORT
I personally stayed here on reward and was blown away by the size of the resort, the massive room we had, the food, and overall service. Would definitely stay here again but would be mindful of distances to other parts of the island.
BUDGET VILLA
Located in the Kuta area, this property is only 5 minutes walk to the beach. What attracts most travellers here is the price and at $40 or less, it really can’t be beat. Breakfast is included, the rooms are clean, and there’s also a pool.
Photo Highlights From Our 5 Days In Bali
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WONDERFUL INFORMATION! THANK YOU FOR TIPS! I REALLY ENJOYED READING ALL YOUR BLOGS.
Thank you!
Do you have the number of your driver Putu? Can you leave that if you have
His number is +62-87860400839 – let him know that I sent you!
This was so helpful! Thanks for sharing. I’m going in November (from USA) and meeting some Aussie friends. they have been several times before but I wrote down some of your recommendations!
Thanks!!
You’re most welcome!! Bali is amazing – you’re going to have a great time!
This article was great. Thank you for posting.
I’m heavily in research mode and kind of planning last minute as a solo traveller. I will be attending a fam destination wedding in Bali on Aug 8th and will arrive at Denpasar (DPS) on Aug 3rd. I was thinking to right away travel around to some awesome places (Ubud,etc and then at least 1 place that’s not tooo touristy.) and end off back in Denpasar to attend the wedding and fly out to Vietnam the next day as I am on a budget and will be flying from Toronto, Canada I thought I would try and maximize my time after flying all the way over there by visiting 2 countries. BUT now I’m thinking maybe I should stay in Bali for a full 2 weeks.
Are there groups tours (day or week tours) that anyone would suggest? I was thinking where I start that would book a day tour or two to get familiar with things and then explore on my own, BUT Maybe a week tour starting and ending Densapar would be good too. I hate wasting time, if it can be avoided.
Any tips, thoughts?
Thank you in advance :)
Yes a fellow Torontonian! Thanks for dropping your note. Exciting that you’ll be heading out to Bali – you’re going to love it! Okay so since you’re in DPS, you won’t need to really worry about doing a tour to go to places like Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Jimbaran since you can basically do those on your own. What you’ll need a tour for is basically to get out to the mountains and to the north.
Here’s a few tours I suggest:
– Mount Batur Sunrise – not sure if hiking is up your alley but this is a pretty awesome experience
– Standard tour – Most tours will include some combination of these thing which basically centers around Ubud but it’s a good orientation of what’s around
– Private tour – I know you were asking about group tours but because how affordable private tours are and this is what I have personal experience in, I think this is a great way to go because you can personally dictate what you want to see. This gives you flexibility to pick the spots that matter to you and also be able to tell them “I want to go off the beaten path” or “do not take me to any touristy spots”.
– Northern Bali – often overlooked but part of the island that is definitely less touristy
I hope this gives you a good place to start!
Where did you meeet your driver.
And we are looking for a base as I have s weeek g in canguui. Then i have 4 week
Putu was pretty flexible. We were located in Nusa Dua but if you’re in Canguui, I’m sure he’d be able to meet you up there.
Thank you for the tips!
To change cash, there is a new mobile application Fairswap.
Broadly, we can exchange & convert cash currency in real-time by meeting with each other at a pre-agreed location.
Could be a good way to find some foreign currency before travelling or get rid of some leftover after holidays.
That’s a really cool concept for an app!!
I found Bali charming and picture perfect when I visited the place 7 years ago. Unfortunately, today Bali is too congested and and commercial for my taste … Sure there are pockets which are preserved well. But Bali doesn’t have the rustic and authentic feel anymore. Esp when it’s seeing hotels, malls and throngs of tourists all over the place. IMO, increase in air connectivity has been bringing far too many tourists than the place can handle.
Other islands like Lombok, Sumba retain more of the authentic charm that Bali had back in its glory days
You’re definitely right there! I’m sure it’s changed even more since I was there in 2012. Still, I felt that when I went, yes the main drag of Kuta/Seminyak/Legian are super touristy but if you get out into the country (so beyond just Ubud) but drive through real local areas I still got a good appreciation for the culture and the people. The other areas that might not be as touristy is the north side which most people don’t make it up to.
Lombok and Sumba are definitely on my list for next time!
Hi Am planning to Visit BALI from 2/7 to 8/7 and will reach by 2/7 evening and depart on 8/7 afternoon. We are 2 Adults, Pure Vegetarians.
Can you advise me best tour plan, and places to be covered
Planning to stay in KUTA area
Hey Hiren, based on the 5 day itinerary I’ve laid out, are there specific activities you’re particularly interested in?
Great article and photos. I loved Bali and all it had to offer. You should have checked out diving, it’s also fantastic in Bali. So many different dive sites in Bali. I went with http://www.MantaManta-Diving.com for 4 days of diving when I was there & had a great time. Also looked around loads of temples and did some trekking up a volcano too. Highly recommended location for diving and so much more.
hi..i am from india. i am planning to go to bali for 5 days in september..i am interested in skydiving and scuba diving..will 5 days be sufficient to go around bali + skydive/scuba dive? also, i have been trying to get in touch with various skydiving clubs but had no response from them…pls guide…thanks in advance
Hi Megha, thanks for reading the post! I think 5 days is totally sufficient especially as long as you plan around all the specific activities you’re interested in doing which in this case includes skydiving and scuba diving. I’d say you should account for 1 day for each + around 2 days of touring around. The rest should be free time to just enjoy and relax. Cheers!
i know skydiving is becoming popular now…i am also wanting to give it a try. should have heard of skydiving in Bali…i think it’ll be cheaper there than Dubai or Tokyo.
Thanks for share your experience with us during in bali. when I’m in bali, kuta is one of my favorite place because the beach are beautiful and I really like that. I’m beginner surfers so good for me to learn in kuta beach because the waves are not too big. :) there also is a lot of restaurants on the street. easy for me to get some food for my lunch or dinner.
Hi Will
I am from India and i liked reading your post. We (me and my wife) just returned back from a 5 day trip to Bali. Its been 2 weeks now but i cant stop myself from reading and seeing more stuff about Bali. I liked the place so much that i was seriously thinking buying a property in Bali and settling there for good !
We stayed at Horison hotel in seminyak and had hired a local taxi driver just as you did. That really makes more sense rather than having a package tour which gives you very little time to look around.
Just as you , we spent one day visiting three spots (some temple then tanha lot and then uluwatu temple)then a day off.The next day we visited 3 more spots (ubud temple, ubud market, mount batur, besakih temple). on the 4th day my wife went for a massage while i checked out stores along Legian seminyak main road. On the 5th day we again went to ubud market and sukawati market and bought a lot of art stuff. (wooden masks, paintings etc)
for those who buy paintings from Bali i would like to inform that they can be rolled into a cylinder and painting with upto 4 feet length can be taken in as cabin baggage. We travelled through AirAsia. I hope this helps people as we were unsure about this.
I recommend ubud shopping market over sukawati for art related purchases.
I am eagerly looking forward to coming to beautiful Bali again. I hope god gives me this opportunity.
Thanks Jags! Really helpful information that you have in here for my readers!
hi sir,
may i know the rate of mister Putu Arnawa?
we will be visiting Bali this weekend.
hope to hear from you soon! maybe i’ll try to look for you in facebook. ;)
thanks
jason
Hey Jason! I actually just pulled up an old e-mail from Putu and this is what he quoted me. Keep in mind this was from 3 years ago.
I am please to inform you that the price for the tour is IDR 500.000 per car per day. The price include car with petrol and driving/guiding service. The price do not include your meals and entrance fees.
Awesome Itinerary! For sure many of our guests would love to use these tips from you! Thanks for featuring bali on your blog.
You’re most welcome! I keep telling people that Bali is one of the must-see places in SE Asia.
Thank you for sharing this amazing pos, really useful which assists me to get more info about places to visit in Bali
Thank You Mr.Will Tang for Promotion about Bali
and for your information Bali also have another side,North Bali,Singaraja Bali
5 Reason Visit North Bali
1.The Only one beach that has a Dolphin Tout Activity in the wild with beautiful Sunrise,in your luck you will find more then 500 dolphin
2.The only one area that has more than 9 Niagara
3.The only one district that has two large lakes, Lake Tamblingan and Buyan lake with spectacular views,Best Place for trekking in Jungle and best adventure cross Tamblingan lake with traditional Canoe
4.The Only one area has have number one Snorkeling and Diving site, Menjangan Island,you find thousand of fish, will see 7 temple and only Deer population in this Island
5.The only one area with entrance Ticket Object CHEAPEST
Matur Suksma(Thank you Balinese Version)
Great post! I suggest you to get there if you can, there are so much things to do and to see, this is a wonderful island! If you plan to go there and you’re looking for a villa I recommend you to have a look on Balijetaime’s website, this is a villa rental agency, they were very professional and helpfulwith me and they have a great range of villas.
Great post Will, thank you.
We’re off to Bali for 5 days next month so finding this post is invaluable.
You’re most welcome Keith :)
I think 5 days in Bali is a very short time once. because you will not be able to enjoy all the interesting things there in a hurry. Bali offers many incredible experience. Starting from its natural beauty and genuine. Sacred and traditional culture. art and craft is very appropriate for the collection. for you yng like challenges, in Bali there are a lot of spots srufing and diving. you can explore the mainland by using enduro bike that much rent there. including resortnya which provide services like home itself. Bali can not be enjoyed in a short time. Unless you make a good schedule. and it looks like you are making it very well. Nice share.
Thanks for your comments! Yes even 5 days seemed too short for me but hopefully this itinerary will give people a really good overview of the island if short on time.
Thanks for this super helpful blog! I’m in Yogya at the moment and still trying to figure out how to get to Bali next week and what to do while I’m there… this has been great information to finally start planning!
You’re most welcome Allie!
Sorry for the super late comment but how did your trip end up going as you moved from Yogyakarta to Bali?
complete information about Bali. 5 days itinerary sounds great to have amazing moments here. Don’t miss the very exotic Ubud and this awesome infinity pool
What a great itinerary in Bali!! But I personally think 5 days on this beautiful island is waaaaay too short! :) We are actually on Bali right now, in the beautiful and laid back city Sanur on the South East coast of Bali. Sanur is not so crowded and “party-busy” as Kuta, with great Kite Surfing conditions for beginners like us! :) We also took our diving licenses here, with the Crystal Divers, highly recommended! We are really enjoying it here! We are planning on renting a car with a driver to go sightseeing around the island, so thanks for these great tips!
Thanks for your comments Maria! Ah so jealous that you’re in Bali right now and totally agree that our 5 days there weren’t enough. I’d totally spend 7 or more days if I could go back. Sounds like you’re having lots of fun. Can’t wait to see your blog post on Bali!
OMG! I totally do spreadsheets too! Must be the ECON MA in me! Love those terraces.
Haha thanks Milosz. Yeah I was trying to figure out how I can lay out the information in a logical way. Hopefully it is useful for everyone!
Bali sounds absolutely amazing – it’s on my bucket list!
Hope you get to visit someday soon :)
Should get in your itinirery is definetly east Bali. From diving in Tulamben and Amed, going hike to Agung or Lempuyang Temple and nice palace in Ujung and Tirta Gangga was great
Check out my latest blog about bali :D
This is a very helpful list! I really would want to go every places you have suggested. However, I only have a very limited time to stay in Bali. Maybe for a long weekend, I would just go to the most famous places first – probably the ones that does not require longer travel time (I’d choose those ones that are easily accessible by any transport).
I am planning to go on September 5-8 since it is a holiday. Do you think it would be a good timing? I hope it would be a rainy weekend that time.
Hey Clariza! Thanks for leaving a comment :)
Checking the September weather averages, there should only be 4 days of rain so I think you’re pretty safe!
Destination wise, it looks like you have about 3 days there. I would split it up into a few parts: 1) 2 days using a local driver like Putu (see my Guest Post on The Planet D) to really get you around to see all those famous places like Ubud, Tanah Lot, rice fields, local temples etc. and 2) A relaxing day hanging out at the beach, getting a massage and exploring the streets of Kuta/Legian and Seminyak.
Hope that helps!
I am going to Bali in July for 5 days. We have got Green Village and Mount Batur sunrise trek included in our itinerary. Wanted to ask if Jimberan is must-visit? We are not much into seafood and from what I read, surely looks overpriced. Can it be excluded and opt for some better beach restaurent in Seminyak?
Hey Vicky,
If you’re not a big fan of seafood and fish markets then you can probably cut out Jimbaran. You got quite a few place covered already. Are you doing any of the temple areas? Uluwatu or Tanah Lot?
Yes, I got Kintamani Volcano Tour, Besakih Mother Temple, Uluwatu half day tour and Bedugul tour covered. Additionally, I got Green Village and Batur Sunrise trek included based on my research. Both Uluwatu and Tanah Lot are covered.
I think you got it pretty much all covered! Have a good time out there :) Is there anything else you wanted to ask?
Hi Will,
I got your reply in email notification, but cannot see here. Still posting a reply.
Thanks for response. Just wanted to make sure we won’t miss much by excluding Jimbaran. Looks like a tourist trap to me to be honest. We will be based in Legian and just want to make sure we cover everything. Not sure whether we will return :)
No worries.
Yeah I think with all the things you guys are going to cover, you’re not going to be missing all that much with Jimbaran. For us it was really the seafood experience out there and being able to see local fishermen doing their thing at the market and on the beach heading out into the water. Nothing super special. Spending the afternoon/evening in your area of Legian/Seminyak is just as good and should be relaxing especially with all the activities you have!
Hi vicky I am looking to go for 5 days to Bali beginning of April . What you covered sounds great to me . Could you let me know where you were based . Ubud? , Seminyak ? And how did your itinerary go ?
How do I contact local drivers ? Thought of sightseeing one day resting the next and sightseeing again resting again …..is this feasible or does it make more sense to do the sightseeing around the island I two days and then rest .
Better one or two centres ….thinking of proximity to areas of sightseeing . Can you help ?
Hi Vicky,
Thanks for dropping by! I was based in Nusa Dua for the whole trip at one of the resorts. The resort was beuatiful of course but the tradeoff was that we were farther from the main area of Kuta and even farther away from Ubud.
For the local drivers, I recommend reaching out to Putu. His contact is in this post: https://goingawesomeplaces.com/bali-tour-with-putu-arnawa/
You can totally spread out your sightseeing with a driver as it is completely up to you and you’ll be basing yourself in one hotel. Doing it in two continuous days like we did or separately shouldn’t be an issue.
You could consider being based in two areas but you’ll just have to factor in the hassle of having to move within the 5 days that you are there. If I were to have moved to two spots, I would’ve done either Nusa Dua/Seminyak and then Ubud.
Thanks so much for a quick reply. We have decided to stay a couple of night in Kuta and then a couple in Ubud. My research suggests that both these places offer a very different view of Bali and we want to enjoy both. Does that sound like a good idea?
Yeah that sounds amazing! Kind of wish we were able to do that when I was in Bali! Should be a ton of fun :)
Hi..we are planning to travel in later aug and early september for a 4 days stay. We will be travelling from KL. Is it ok if we take ringgits for currency exchange? Also, can u suggest where shud we book the hotel. We are not into surfing. Just want beautiful lanscapes and probably a day at the beach. Also, how much does it cost to hire a car and driver for 4 days?
Hi there! Exchanging Ringgits shouldn’t be a problem. They do take all currencies.
Hotel wise, if you want to stay more central, I’d still recommend something closer to the Kuta, Legian, Seminyak not so much because of surfing or partying but because it’s just more central and easier to access various parts of the island. If you’re wanting to do something different for a few days, I would also recommend finding accommodation in Ubud to be able to truly spend more time taking in the beautiful landscapes and rice paddies in the area.
My only experience hiring a driver comes from me using Putu but as an example, his price was IDR 500.000 per car per day + admissions to places.
Cheers!
Do they exchange only USD? How about other currencies like peso? Cause I’m from the Philippines. Thank you!
Hi Athena!
From what I remember I’m pretty sure you’d be able to exchange any currency although I feel like USD will get you better exchange rates.
Hello there. I will be visiting bali early June for one week with my family. My kids are 11 and 5 and we are having a tough time deciding on the hotel. We do want to stay in kuta area and was thinking between hard rock and discovery. Do want a family friendly hotel with stuff for the kids. Will appreciate if you guide on the hotel. Much appreciate your help. Thank you.
Hi Adnan,
I never actually got to stay in Kuta or Seminyak so unfortunately I don’t have any good hotel recommendations in the specific area you’re looking for…BUT I have heard a lot of great things about a few more off the beaten path options that most tourists don’t know about that you might find useful.
Check out: Villa Chamade and Villa Bugis in Seminyak. They seem super private and both offer beautiful villas at the fraction of the cost of one of the high end hotels.
Hope that helps!
Thanks! Just called putu
He is coming to pick me up tomorrow. Great tips otherwise I didn’t know what to do since I m traveling alone and just arrived without any plan.;)
Hey Vickie,
That’s really awesome to hear! Tell him I say “hi” if you have the chance and more importantly have fun :)
thank you so much for your post – i’m heading there in june and excited to check out all these sights! i’m going from canada as well and was curious about the VISA, did you have to get it beforehand in Canada, or do you get that at the airport when you arrive? Thanks!
Super excited for you!
Visa wise, there’s actually nothing you need to worry about back home. The visa is all handled once you land in Indonesia.
Hi! I’m planning to go to Bali in these upcoming few month. Mind to share your full board expenses / total money you spent through this trip? It would help me a lot. Tq :)
Hey!
I wish I could detail that out for you but at the time I didn’t keep track of things like total costs. I’m definitely aware of this oversight now and for future trips like these I will try to keep track of it.
Thanks for sharing – tips are especially useful!
Thanks Harrison! Glad to hear that you found the tips useful :)
I’ve been to Bali twice and did many of the same things that you did (except the cock fighting–I don’t like to support those types of activities). The Northwestern part of Bali is quite nice, and the sunset at Uluwatu is amazing, so I would recommend those if you go back. Nice job giving people an example itinerary!
wow, that looks like an exceptional vacation…love Bali, thanks for sharing!
Thanks Noel!
We are going to Bali next month and this post just made my day. That’s exactly what I have been looking for!!! THANKS!
Thanks Agness! Glad you enjoyed the article. Have an awesome time out in Bali!
Great post!
I don’t remember paying any airport fee when I travelled to Bali. But I guess it’s a good thing to have a little extra cash just incase.
Thanks Megan!
I wonder if it had something to do with me going through Jakarta first before transferring to Bali but yes always make sure! A lot of people were caught unawares when they landed I remember.
wonderfull trip in bali and great pictures from you to other visitor. Very usefull information