{"id":12094,"date":"2012-01-08T11:02:47","date_gmt":"2012-01-08T16:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?page_id=12094"},"modified":"2024-12-18T23:01:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T04:01:49","slug":"bali","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/indonesia-travel-tips\/bali\/","title":{"rendered":"Bali Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/baliguide.jpg\" alt=\"A rugged beach in Bali, Indonesia surrounded by green trees on a sunny day\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bali is a budget backpacker paradise. It&#8217;s one of the most popular destinations in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/indonesia-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indonesia<\/a> and a hub for travelers, yoga lovers, honeymooners, and digital nomads alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does it cater to the budget-savvy vagabond, but the island offers plenty of options for the more affluent traveler as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While visiting Bali has become clich\u00e9d (many people visit to have an &#8220;Eat, Pray, Love&#8221; experience), I still find the island to be beautiful, budget-friendly, and full of things to do. The countryside is beautiful, the beaches (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/kuta-beach-bali\/\">outside of Kuta<\/a>) are picture perfect, there is great hiking, friendly locals, world-class dining, and it\u2019s inexpensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent a month exploring the island and would happily go back and explore it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trick to traveling Bali is to get away from Ubud and Kuta. Once you do so, you find a much calmer, cheaper, and less-busy island worth exploring where the touts don&#8217;t bother you and the empty beaches are yours to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This travel guide to Bali can help you make the most of your visit, save money, get off the beaten path, and have the trip of a lifetime!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_05fbf3-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_05fbf3-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_05fbf3-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id12094_05fbf3-48 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_22d19f-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_22d19f-37\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#top5\">Things to See and Do<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#safe\">How to Stay Safe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stay\">Where to Stay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#costs\">Typical Costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#budget\">Suggested Budget<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#saving\">Money-Saving Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#getaround\">How to Get Around<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#when\">When to Go<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#book\">Best Places to Book Your Trip<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#posts\">Related Blogs on Bali<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_db3f0c-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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> .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_162a0a-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_162a0a-12\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b90c737b heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_f622a6-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_f622a6-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_f622a6-ad\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_f622a6-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_f622a6-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_f622a6-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_f622a6-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_f622a6-ad\">Top 5 Things to See and Do in Bali<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2022\/baliguide1a.jpeg\" alt=\"The lush green rice fields of Bali, Indonesia surrounded by towering jungle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Go scuba diving<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>While snorkeling is always an option here, Bali is best known for its phenomenal dive spots. The reefs here are beautiful and there is an amazing variety of fish to see. The wreck of a US cargo ship, Liberty, is a highly recommended spot, as is Manta Point off Nusa Penida. Mola mola (ocean sunfish) season runs from July to October and is also very popular with divers. Prices vary depending on the dive site location and where you\u2019re staying, but expect to pay at least 1,500,000 IDR for a two-tank dive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Visit a Hindu temple<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The island of Bali is covered in temples. There are at least three in every city and they are considered to be the most iconic attractions. The most prominent temples are the nine directional temples (built for pilgrimages and which allow tourist entry except to the inner sanctum) and the Besakih Temple (Mother Temple) to the east of the island. Mother Temple is a huge temple complex located on the sacred Mount Agung, an active volcano. The climb takes several hours, and most people arrange this as a tour since you need a vehicle to reach the trailhead. Prices start around 320,000 IDR per person. Since it is a holy mountain, climbing can be off-limits during certain times of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Take a trip to Nusa Lembongan<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Located right off the coast of Bali, this little island is a good alternative to the craziness that is Bali. In fact, it\u2019s where lots of residents go to escape! Nusa Penida is the most developed of the three Nusa islands and you can actually cross to Nusa Ceningan via a bright yellow footbridge. The beaches aren\u2019t great here but the surfing is really good, with some of the best breaks in Bali. The diving is also excellent here and it\u2019s cheaper than on the mainland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Learn about Balinese Culture in Ubud<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubud is the second most popular tourist area and it can get crazy busy, but it\u2019s still the best place to learn about Balinese culture. There are a number of beautiful temples, numerous historical sites, dance shows, and some of the best food on the island. Head to Tegalalang Village to see the famous rice terraces as well as interact with the local farmers and artists who live there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Hike Mount Batur<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Many travelers hike up this 1,700-meter (5,577-foot) volcano for the sweeping vistas and stunning sunrise it offers. The climb only takes a couple of hours, and there are plenty of guides available to lead the way (you have to use a guide to be allowed to climb). Expect to pay around 400,000 IDR per person for a guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"LLKQJ38\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_ea090b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_ea090b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ea090b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ea090b-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_ea090b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_ea090b-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_ea090b-c5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"seedo\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_91c6df-c2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d671ee0 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_2c6315-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_2c6315-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_2c6315-e9\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_2c6315-e9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_2c6315-e9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_2c6315-e9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_2c6315-e9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_2c6315-e9\">Other Things to See and Do in Bali<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Try some adventure sports<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of adventurous activities to do in Bali. You can go paragliding, white water rafting, hiking, mountain biking, ATVing, horseback riding, jungle trekking, and even treetop zip-lining. Prices vary, though they are all quite affordable. Paragliding, for example, costs around 650,000 IDR per person for a tandem glide while zip-lining costs around 1,300,000 IDR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Visit the hot springs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several hot springs on the island where you can relax and pamper yourself. In the northeastern mountains, there are some on the shores of Lake Batur. Another good spot is Air Banjar, which is located on the northern coast of the island near Lovina. It is incredibly energizing to sit in these natural pools while you take in the lush, beautiful landscape all around you. Admission varies but expect to pay around 200,000 IDR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Visit the spa<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Bali is the perfect place to re-energize by pampering yourself and releasing bottled-up stress and tension. Balinese massage is one of the most relaxing in the world, and there are a number of Balinese spa treatments which involve the use of various herbs and spices. Prices vary depending on what you purchase but expect to pay at least 200,000 IDR for a massage (it should cost less on the beach).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Party in Kuta<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Kuta is kind of like the Tijuana of Bali. The streets are narrow here and there are hundreds of stalls selling faux-brand ripoffs and novelty souvenirs. There are plenty of hostels and lots of bars that cater to the younger backpacker crowd. If you\u2019re looking to party, this is the best spot on the island to do so. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/the-saturday-city-kuta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personally, I hate Kuta<\/a> and think there are a lot of better places on the island. But if you want to party on a budget, this is the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Watch the monkeys<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Ubud, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GaKduQOog3U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ubud Monkey Forest<\/a> is a nature reserve and sacred area with temples. It\u2019s very touristy, and a lot of people break the rules and feed the monkeys, which teaches them bad habits so don\u2019t do that! Still, it\u2019s exciting to watch all of the long-tailed macaques running around and playing with each other. Admission is 80,000 IDR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Watch a Buffalo Race<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are, after a few days in Bali, you will have seen the water buffalo working in the various fields. In Negara, locals riding chariots race buffaloes every second Sunday from July to October. Negara is a bit out of the way and the races take place at 7am, so you probably should arrange accommodation for the night before. Nevertheless, it&#8217;s a peculiar spectacle and something you won&#8217;t likely see anywhere else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Stretch it out<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of world-class yoga retreat centers all around Bali, offering both single classes and multi-day retreats as well as training courses. If you need to relax, destress, and stay healthy this is a great place to do it! Expect to pay around 4,750,000 IDR for a 3-day retreat and upwards of 40,000,000 IDR for a 200-hour teacher training course. Drop-in classes are usually around 150,000 IDR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Take a surfing lesson<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t even have to leave the airport to know that Bali is a surfing destination; you&#8217;ll see tons of surfboards being picked up at baggage claim. The best thing about surfing in Bali is that there\u2019s something on offer for all abilities and on any stretch of the coast. Bring your own board or hire one for 150,000 IDR per day. If you&#8217;re new to surfing, a one-hour lesson costs around 350,000 IDR (including a board rental).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Learn to cook<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The food scene in Bali has developed a lot in recent years and you can easily find some really high-quality restaurants all over the island. Sometimes getting back to the basics is best, though, and nothing really beats learning how to make authentic local dishes liked <em>nasi goreng<\/em> (fried rice), satay (skewered grilled meat with a peanut sauce), or sambal (a chili sauce or paste) so you can recreate the dishes when you\u2019re back at home. Class lengths vary between a short 2-hour class all the way up to a 9-hour full-day class including a market visit. Classes cost around 350,000 IDR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Join a beach clean-up<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of trash that ends up on Bali\u2019s beaches is infuriating. Use your time to give back to the local community by joining a beach clean-up. There are clean-ups all over the island so it\u2019s easy to find one close to where you\u2019re staying. If you\u2019re visiting in February, One Island One Voice organizes Bali\u2019s biggest annual clean-up, with some 70,000 people spread out over 560 locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-widget=\"auto\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"LLKQJ38\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on specific cities in Indonesia, check out these guides:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items12094_a98276-6d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items12094_a98276-6d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;column-gap:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items12094_a98276-6d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:2px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items12094_a98276-6d 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items12094_a98276-6d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-3 alignnone kt-mobile-svg-icon-list-columns-1\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-12094_0b0220-8a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-12094_0b0220-8a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-guides\/indonesia-travel-tips\/gili-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gili Islands Travel Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_7f292f-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_7f292f-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_7f292f-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_7f292f-4e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_7f292f-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_7f292f-4e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_7f292f-4e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"safe\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_2d2e7c-5d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b68a4ab2 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_7d23b1-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_7d23b1-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_7d23b1-84\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_7d23b1-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_7d23b1-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_7d23b1-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_7d23b1-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_7d23b1-84\">How to Stay Safe in Bali<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bali is an incredibly safe place to backpack and travel \u2014 even if you&#8217;re traveling solo \u2014 as violent crime is rare. Petty theft (including bag snatching) is the most common type of crime in Indonesia. Theft is also very common on public transit. It&#8217;s easy for thieves to grab your wallet or purse when you&#8217;re distracted by all the chaos around you. Stay alert and always keep your valuables out of reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo female travelers should generally feel safe here but the standard precautions apply (never leave your drink unattended at the bar, never walk home alone intoxicated, etc.). There&#8217;s a lot of partying here so you&#8217;ll want to keep an eye out at night. There are countless solo female travel blogs out there that can give you specific information on how to stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit card fraud is common in Indonesia so it&#8217;s always best to pay with cash when possible. To avoid getting your information stolen at an ATM, enter a reputable bank to withdraw money from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When out and about, make sure you don&#8217;t keep all your cash on you. Take what you need for the day and keep the rest secure in your accommodation just to be safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take a taxi, remember that not all prices in Bali are fixed. Make sure the driver turns on the meter when you get in, or agree on the price upfront to avoid any misunderstandings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid some of the common scams on the island, read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/avoid-travel-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common travel scams to avoid here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience an emergency, dial 112 for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in doubt, always trust your instincts. If a taxi driver seems shady, get out. If your hotel or accommodation is seedier than you thought, go somewhere else. Make copies of your personal documents, including your passport and ID, in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important piece of advice I can offer is to purchase good travel insurance. Travel insurance protects you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It&#8217;s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I&#8217;ve had to use it many times in the past. You can use the widget below to find the policy right for you:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"nm-sw-box\"><center><div class=\"safetywing-price-widget\" data-safetywingaffiliateid=\"24768462\"><\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/safetywing-static\/widget\/safetywing-price-widget.js\"><\/script><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_da5673-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_da5673-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_da5673-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_da5673-ec > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_da5673-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_da5673-ec > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_da5673-ec alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"stay\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_6448e4-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_6448e4-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3c709811 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_08a38c-57, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_08a38c-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_08a38c-57\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_08a38c-57 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_08a38c-57[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_08a38c-57\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_08a38c-57 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_08a38c-57\">Where to Stay in Bali<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bali has tons of fun, affordable, and social hostels and guesthouses. Here are my favorites places to stay on the island:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FTribal-Bali%2FCanggu%2F314010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tribal Bali<\/a> (Canggu)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FPADI-PADI-Backpackers-House%2FUbud%2F292646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PADI Backpackers House<\/a> (Ubud)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/id\/kememai-ubud.en.html?aid=1383362&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kememai Hostel<\/a> (Ubud)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FWarung-Coco-Hostel%2FKuta%2F59136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warung Coco Hostel<\/a> (Kuta)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FM-Boutique-Hostel-Seminyak%2FSeminyak%2F93431\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M Boutique Hostel<\/a> (Seminyak)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hostelworld.com%2Fhosteldetails.php%2FCapsule-Hotel-Bali-New-Seminyak%2FSeminyak%2F95558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capsule Hotel Bali &#8211; New Seminyak<\/a> (Seminyak)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more recommendations, check out this list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-bali\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best hostels in Bali.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_d52c02-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_d52c02-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_d52c02-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_d52c02-83 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_d52c02-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_d52c02-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_d52c02-83 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"costs\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_349c47-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_349c47-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_349c47-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_349c47-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_349c47-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_349c47-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_349c47-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_349c47-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_349c47-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_349c47-15\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d46fbf53 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_b193d4-f5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_b193d4-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_b193d4-f5\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_b193d4-f5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_b193d4-f5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_b193d4-f5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_b193d4-f5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_b193d4-f5\">Bali Travel Costs<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2022\/baliguide2a.jpeg\" alt=\"A stunning beach alongside the rugged cliffs and coast of Bali, Indonesia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_88b642-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_88b642-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_88b642-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id12094_88b642-e1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_88b642-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_88b642-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_88b642-e1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_c97213-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_c97213-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_ae8664-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_ae8664-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_ae8664-ee\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_ae8664-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_ae8664-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_ae8664-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_ae8664-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_ae8664-ee\">Accommodation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hostel dorms &#8211; 55,000-200,000 IDR per night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget hotels &#8211; 375,000-800,000 IDR per night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airbnb private rooms &#8211; 180,000 IDR per night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airbnb apartments &#8211; 350,000 IDR per night<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_4061f1-c4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_86dc85-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_86dc85-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_86dc85-4e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_86dc85-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_86dc85-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_86dc85-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_86dc85-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_86dc85-4e\">Food<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Street food &#8211; 10,000 IDR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit-down restaurants &#8211; 25,000 IDR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Western restaurants &#8211; 125,000 IDR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast food (think McDonald\u2019s) &#8211; 55,000 IDR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beer &#8211; 45,000 IDR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bottled water &#8211; 17,000 IDR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groceries for a week &#8211; 500,000-700,000 IDR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_b1d868-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_b1d868-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_b1d868-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_b1d868-dc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_b1d868-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_b1d868-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_b1d868-dc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"budget\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_f14112-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_f14112-4a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0a82afeb heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_7e2a07-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_7e2a07-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_7e2a07-c9\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_7e2a07-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_7e2a07-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_7e2a07-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_7e2a07-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_7e2a07-c9\">Bali Suggested Budgets<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 2 )\/3)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem) * 2 )\/3)));}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:100px;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:100%;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{fill:#ffffff!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_ad5814-e7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-center-half kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_9cfd47-b4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_d907f9-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_d907f9-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_d907f9-e8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_d907f9-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_d907f9-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_d907f9-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_d907f9-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_d907f9-e8\">Backpacker &#8211; 425,000 IDR Per Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On this budget, you can stay in a hostel dorm, eat some street food, cook some meals, rent a bicycle to get around, and do a few activities like hiking or seeing a Balinese dance. It&#8217;s really easy to do Bali on a budget if you stay in cheap guesthouses, eat local, and stick to the less expensive activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_20518f-54{position:relative;}.kadence-column12094_20518f-54, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column12094_20518f-54:not(.specificity){margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_20518f-54, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column12094_20518f-54:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_20518f-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_20518f-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_a4a5d7-86, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_a4a5d7-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_a4a5d7-86\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_a4a5d7-86 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_a4a5d7-86[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_a4a5d7-86\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_a4a5d7-86 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_a4a5d7-86\">Midrange &#8211; 1,100,000 IDR Per Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On a midrange budget, you can stay in a budget hotel or a private hostel room. You&#8217;ll be able to eat out at more restaurants, rent a scooter to get around, drink more, enjoy some massages, and do more paid activities like tours and museums.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_25dd4a-d1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_fb01e8-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_fb01e8-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_fb01e8-f7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_fb01e8-f7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_fb01e8-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_fb01e8-f7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_fb01e8-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_fb01e8-f7\">Upscale &#8211; 2,350,000 IDR Per Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On a &#8220;luxury&#8221; budget, you can stay at a nicer hotel or villa, take taxis or private minivans around the island, eat Western food, drink more, and do any adventure activities you want. This is just the ground floor for luxury though!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_fda7cc-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_fda7cc-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_fda7cc-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_fda7cc-dd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_fda7cc-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_fda7cc-dd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_fda7cc-dd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"saving\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_1cf74a-80\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-425522ad heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_c81d17-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_c81d17-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_c81d17-6e\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_c81d17-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_c81d17-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_c81d17-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_c81d17-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_c81d17-6e\">Bali Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bali can be as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be. This is the land of cheap backpackers, honeymooners, top-of-the-line expensive resorts, and yoga retreats. It caters to every travel style. If you&#8217;re looking to save money while visiting, here are some tips and tricks that help you lower your costs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bring a filtered water bottle<\/strong> &#8211; Bali has a waste problem, and much of it gets burned. You&#8217;ll see (and smell) it during your visit. Bring a reusable water bottle with a filter to save money \u2014 and the environment. I like <a href=\"https:\/\/lifestraw.xyibsh.net\/B0AY14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lifestraw<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eat local food<\/strong> &#8211; You can pick up tasty local fare for around 10,000-15,000 IDR. Stay far away from Western restaurants if you want to save money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bargain<\/strong> &#8211; Nothing is ever at face value in Indonesia. Bargain hard and bargain often. Don\u2019t ever pay the first price you were quoted (but don&#8217;t be a jerk either).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Head north<\/strong> &#8211; The southern area of Bali (Kuta, Ubud, Seminyak) is the most popular (and most expensive) part of the island. If you head to the beaches in the north or northeast part of Bali, prices are much cheaper and you can find better deals on accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save money on rideshares<\/strong> &#8211; Uber and Grab are cheaper than taxis and are the best way to get around a city if you don\u2019t want to wait for a bus or pay for a taxi. Just be aware that Ubers can be much harder to find in quieter areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drink cheap<\/strong> &#8211; Save money on alcohol by hitting the happy hours or just buying your drinks at a local store instead of the bar. This is the cheapest way to drink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_07dffa-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_07dffa-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_07dffa-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_07dffa-9b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_07dffa-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_07dffa-9b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_07dffa-9b alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"getaround\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_7fd66f-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4f458871 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_51c839-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_51c839-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_51c839-ac\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_51c839-ac mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_51c839-ac[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_51c839-ac\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_51c839-ac wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_51c839-ac\">How to Get Around in Bali<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2022\/baliguide3a.jpeg\" alt=\"An ancient pagoda along the water in beautiful Bali, Indonesia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bemos &amp; buses<\/strong> &#8211; Bemos are a minibus or a van that carries around 12 people in very tight quarters. They&#8217;re not widely used by visitors because they&#8217;re usually real time consuming. However, they&#8217;re cheap and most rides are around 5,000 IDR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tourist buses are a great way to get around, and they&#8217;re very affordable. They usually have air-conditioning, and some have Wi-Fi. There are signs in most areas offering these services. Kura-Kura Bus and Perama are the two biggest tourist bus operators. Kuta to Lovina costs 250,000 IDR, while Denpasar to Kuta is just 30,000 IDR. Kuta to Ubud is 100,000 IDR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taxis<\/strong> &#8211; Taxis are essential for getting around Bali, and they&#8217;re cheap. The starting rate is around 7,000 IDR and then 5,000-15,000 IDR per kilometer. You can also find drivers all over the island willing to take you wherever you want to go. A car from Ubud to Padangbai (where you get the boat to Lombok and Gili) costs around 300,000 IDR while an airport transfer to Seminyak or Canggu should cost around the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluebird Taxis are available in most places, and they\u2019re the most dependable company for metered taxis and English-speaking drivers. There\u2019s a smartphone app that makes ordering a taxi simple and convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab (an Uber offspring) is a household name in Southeast Asia. It, too, is convenient, but it sometimes costs even more than a taxi. Go-Jek is a similar option and it also offers motorbike ride shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bicycle<\/strong> &#8211; Bicycles are available for rent all around the island, usually costing 50,000 IDR per day for a basic bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Motorcycles and scooters<\/strong> &#8211; Motorbikes are quintessential to the Bali experience, and it&#8217;s not uncommon to see whole families riding one together! Motorbikes are so common here because they make it easier to weave in and out of congested traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scooter rentals are available around the island for as little as 90,000 IDR per day while motorbikes cost about 300,000 IDR a day. You should be an experienced driver for this option though as accidents are very common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ferry<\/strong> &#8211; Getting to and from Bali is easy via ferry. Ferries start around 15,000 IDR for a ticket from East Java to West Bali, and the rates go up from there for other routes. Bali (Padang Bai) to Lombok is about 500,000 IDR (one way) on the fast ferry or 60,000 IDR on the slow boat (which takes around 8 hours), while Bali to the Gili Islands is 300,000-350,000 IDR (one way) on a speedboat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s not necessary to book in advance it\u2019s a good idea during peak season or on more popular routes. You can buy tickets on the ferry company\u2019s website or via a ticket agent like <a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12go.asia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_4a0463-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_4a0463-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_4a0463-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_4a0463-00 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_4a0463-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_4a0463-00 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_4a0463-00 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"when\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_e5d7fe-4a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-92d7936f heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_cb51e2-1e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_cb51e2-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_cb51e2-1e\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_cb51e2-1e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_cb51e2-1e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_cb51e2-1e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_cb51e2-1e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_cb51e2-1e\">When to Go to Bali<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bali has a warm, tropical climate year-round with just two seasons: wet and dry. The dry season lasts from April to September while the rainy season occurs from October to the end of March. The average daily temperature year-round is 28\u00b0C (80\u00b0F). The high season is from July and August as well as through the Easter holidays and Christmas holidays (about December 11th to January 1st). Bali is busiest during this time, and prices are the highest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Bali&#8217;s mountainous areas, temperatures are much cooler and there is more rainfall than along the coast. If you plan on spending time in the mountains you need to pack appropriate clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the best time to visit is between May and September when it&#8217;s dry and sunny. It&#8217;s still pleasant to visit during the rainy season as rainfall usually comes as fast and intense downpours that only last a few hours. In Bali, the extremes between seasons aren&#8217;t drastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dry season is the best time to climb the volcanoes, participate in water sports, and the best time to dive is from April to September.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"guide-block resources-block\"><h3 id=\"book\"><span>Bali Travel Guide: The Best Booking Resources<\/span><\/h3><p>These are my favorite companies to use when I travel. They consistently have the best deals, offer world-class customer service and great value, and overall, are better than their competitors. They are the companies I use the most and are always the starting point in my search for travel deals. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/214481\/1027991\/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skyscanner<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. They search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. They are hands down the number one place to start.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hostelworld<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; This is the best hostel accommodation site out there with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3032045\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/?cid=1844104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agoda<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Other than Hostelworld, Agoda is the best hotel accommodation site for Asia.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Booking.com<\/a> &#8211; The best all around booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. They have the widest selection of budget accommodation. In all my tests, they\u2019ve always had the cheapest rates out of all the booking websites. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/?partner_id=LLKQJ38&#038;utm_medium=online_publisher&#038;placement=content-top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Get Your Guide<\/a> &#8211; Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance?referenceID=24768462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SafetyWing<\/a> &#8211; Safety Wing offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. They have cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lifestraw.xyibsh.net\/mgXd1D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">LifeStraw<\/a> &#8211; My go-to company for reusable water bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your drinking water is always clean and safe.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=2045947&#038;u=1442001&#038;m=125871&#038;urllink=&#038;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Unbound Merino<\/a> &#8211; They make lightweight, durable, easy-to-clean travel clothing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_7c2c81-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_7c2c81-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_7c2c81-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id12094_7c2c81-aa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_7c2c81-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_7c2c81-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12094_7c2c81-aa alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\" id=\"posts\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12094_9a794c-04 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12094_9a794c-04\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6886dad7 heading-line\" id=\"section-title\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_600b0c-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_600b0c-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_600b0c-de\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_600b0c-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading12094_600b0c-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_600b0c-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading12094_600b0c-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading12094_600b0c-de\">Bali Travel Guide: Related Articles<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Want more tips for your trip? Check out all the articles I\u2019ve written on Bali travel and continue planning your trip:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12094_d818bb-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12094_d818bb-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_d818bb-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_d818bb-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id12094_d818bb-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id12094_d818bb-8f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_d818bb-8f > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12094_d818bb-8f 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class=\"kadence-post-image\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-intrisic kt-image-ratio-56-25\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\"><div class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-intrisic\"><a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-hostels-bali\/\" aria-label=\"The 6 Best Hostels in Bali\" class=\"kadence-post-image-inner-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/balihostelsmain-1024x600.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"historic temple by the water in beautiful, sunny Bali, Indonesia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/balihostelsmain-1024x600.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/balihostelsmain-300x176.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/balihostelsmain-768x450.jpeg 768w, 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