r/BaliTravelTips

Hi Guys,

So we’re a friends group visiting Indonesia in Sept this year. Wanted to know if this is a good itinerary. Our major focus would be adventure + partying + scenic views in that order.

Here is our plan:

4th Sept: Arrival in Jakarta and a connecting flight from there to Yogyakarta and spend the evening there.

5th: Borobudur sunrise, then Mt Merapi Jeep tour, ending with Prambanan sunset.

6th: Yogyakarta -> Malang train transit and stay the night there.

7th: Mt Bromo early morning and then its jeep tour. Then in the afternoon leave for Ijen area.

8th: Midnight - 1am start Ijen trek and complete it and have breakfast and rest a bit and then leave for Bali and arrive by evening to Ubud. Would rest for the remainder of the day.

9th: Ubud activities and sight seeing

10th: Again same in Ubud.

11th: Early morning boat to Gili T island. Water activites + island exploring etc and partying in the night.

12th: Snorkeling etc (water activities which are remaining from yesterday) + cafes etc and again party in the night.

13th: Boat back to Bali and then to Uluwatu area (thinking of getting a villa in South Kuta area)

13-15th: Partying in Uluwatu / Canngu area and exploring things which are good there.

16th: A day trip to Nusa Penida (typically the T-Rex or Diamond beach) whichever is possible.

17th: Leave for Komodo Islands and stay there until 18th night and then at night come back to Bali.

19th: Return to Bali and flight from Bali back to home.

Now, this is a pretty high level plan for our trip. What I want to know is:

1. What are the best places to do all activities: Scuba, snorkeling, ATV, maybe swim with whales etc too (I’ve seen this happening in some places). Also ironically, we’re all novice swimmers having just swimmed in swimming pools 😂😂 so please consider that.

2. I have tried to consider the transit time in most places but I know that since I haven’t visited there, might be quite optimistic so please suggest gaps wherever you can notice them.

3. What are the best places to party in Bali. Need some recommendations for partying as we’re around 8-10 friends and want to experience good nightlife at Bali.

Thanks a lot for the help here. Really appreciate people taking out the time to suggest!

Cheers!!

I'll be staying in a 4 star hotel in Canggu, my friends are making a big deal out of it, I don't think it's super necessary

1.) How does tipping work and how much is appropriate?

2.)Is it customary to tip at restaurants? To tip drivers? To tip for spa treatments? At hotels for housekeeping/staff at the end of your stay?

3.) where is safe to exchange USD to rupiah for low exchange rate also

4.) is it appropriate to ask servers “ is this safe for tourist to consume” in food and drinks

5.) is it safe to consume the ice I have heard mixed reviews.

And just any other recommendations or things to look out for I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you you guys!!

So how do people in this sub post and comment?

Me and my girlfriend are planning a trip to Bali in June, and this is our rough itinerary:

16th June – Arrival at the airport, transfer to Tanah Lot, and a relaxed evening exploring Tanah Lot and nearby beaches. Overnight stay there.

17th June – Transfer to Ubud, check in and keep our bags at the stay, then head out for sightseeing including waterfalls, temples, and nearby attractions.

18th June – Exploring rice terraces, ATV ride, Bali Swing, and dinner at Taman Dedari.

19th June – Early morning transfer to Nusa Penida for sightseeing at Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, Diamond Beach, and other spots.

20th June – Snorkeling in Nusa Penida, followed by transfer to Seminyak.

21st June – Exploring Uluwatu beaches, visiting Uluwatu Temple, and watching the Kecak Dance performance.

22nd June – Full day at a beach club (still deciding which one).

23rd June – Return flight.

Hi guys, my family and I have an upcoming trip in May for 5D5N. We will reach Bali in the evening for the first night and staying at Uluwatu for a booked hotel stay for 1N. The rest of the nights hasnt been set in stone yet and im wondering if this is too much for the rest of the days.

Night 1: arrive bali and head to uluwatu (booked stay)

Day 1: Explore Uluwatu beach and head to Sanur in the evening

Night 2 : Sanur stay

Day 2: Morning at Sanur, then Nusa Penida in the aftn and explore diamond beach first

Night 2: Nusa Penida Stay

Day 3: early trek up kelingking beach, explore other sites in west penida then take ferry to kusamba port, then drive to sideman

Night 3: Sideman stay

Day 4: sideman exploration then drive to kintamani cafe for sunset view.

Night 4: Kintamani stay

Day 5: sunrise view from hotel, explore nearby until 1pm then head back to airport, stopping by penglipuran. Our flight is at 8plus pm.

Some info:

- we are in our 30s with a 2.5 yo active toddler

-more into nature and sceneries, not so much of temples and shopping

- want to avoid crowds and traffic as much as possible

Im big on adventure but hotel hopping seems exhausting esp with a toddler. We will be lugging carry ons and a stroller too if we are doing this plan. so we are thinking to hire a private driver for some of the days so that we can park our luggage in the car.

What do u guys think? Is this doable for Bali traffic? Shld i Skip kintamani? Any suggestions welcome!!

and more like r/ihavenevertravelledbefore

I am going to Bali with my husband in June!! We’ve saved up so much to be able to plan our first SEA trip and I was so excited up until recently. I feel like recently all I see is the most negative stuff about Bali… how it’s boring, a huge tourist trap, instagram click bait etc.

Honestly just second guessing everything.

Is it better to use my credit card in Bali or using WISE is better?

Is card skimming common there?

How much balance should I be putting in my WISE?

Am I also able to use it in atm to get cash?

I am going to Bali for my 20th birthday solo, it will be my 5th international solo trip and I still haven’t made a single friend or met anyone. I think it’s partly because the countries I went to people tend to keep to themselves and I am not a fan of hostels at all.

I really want to put myself out there because ive heard bali is filled with Aussies (which is where im from) and I hope to make friends while im there. I have booked 2x full day shared tours, a perfume making class and a shared dining experience where you are sat with all strangers with the intent of leaving as friends. I wanted to know if there was any other ways I could potentially meet people?

I’m a little scared to go clubbing on my own as im not the type to approach others (introvert) but im also quite tall and intimidating because of my RBF so it is very rare that people will approach me, is there any ways you met people in Bali?

One question bugging me from so long. We are a couple traveling from Canada and I was wondering what is the best amount for dinners and other meals for 10 days?

I know most of you will say it depends on so many factors.

We are vegetarian. We are definitely looking for regular restaurants but ofcourse, couple fine dinings too.

What amount is enough for 2 people for:

1. Normal cafe.
2. Normal lunch.
3. Normal dinner
4. High end cafe (like the one with waterfalls views)
5. Fine dining restaurants.

Please and thanks.

We going June 5-15.

Wondering if there are any shops that sell amazing funky unique stuff? Products or things that you cant find at brands or are unusual to find even at markets? Keywords for these things would be Hip, Neon, fancy, unusual, unique, bohemian, radical, polarising designs etc. Stuff I am looking mainly is in the tangible realm and not a service or something digital. Has to be something I can buy and keep (eg: products, decor, clothes, souvenirs, hobbies, instruments, etc.)

Mainly looking in; but not limited to - Ubud and Canggu.

Side question:
Can I get a flowstar or similar in person from Bali? And where?

Travelling first time to Bali with my husband. Trying to maximise it but also not make it rushed. Please review.

21 June – Arrival + Ubud

Land in Bali around 2 PM
Transfer to Ubud hotel
Relaxed evening
Dinner / café hopping

22 June – Ubud Day Tour

Places covered:
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Tegallalang Rice Terrace
Tirta Empul Temple
Tibumana Waterfall
Coffee plantation / jungle swing (optional)

23 June – Mount Batur

Early morning sunrise trek at:
Mount Batur
Relaxed rest of the day
dinner

24 June – Slow Ubud Day

Explore local Ubud
Cafés & shopping
Ubud Palace
Spa session

25 June – Transfer to Seminyak

Slow morning in Ubud
Transfer to Seminyak
Sunset at: Beach Club
Dinner & beach walk

26 June – Nusa Penida Day Trip

Places covered:
Kelingking Beach
Broken Beach
Angel's Billabong
dinner after returning.

27 June – Uluwatu Day

Explore Uluwatu area
Visit:
Uluwatu Temple
Kecak dance at sunset
Final dinner with cliff/ocean views

28 June – Return

Early morning flight back

Hi we are in the area of Denpasar (near Ngerbong) in a few weeks for about a week. Any ideas for things to do? We can’t seem to find much. Thanks!

I am very unhappy with the hotel I booked and I have 5 nights here. My gut feeling told me I don’t feel relaxed about being here so I booked a new hotel from tomorrow.

Now I don’t know what to tell the people in the hotel I live in. How do I check out four nights early? Do I have to give them a reason?

Any help is much appreciated.

I’m traveling solo and therefore safety/comfort is my top priorities.

Seeking advice on travel time. We live in the U.S and originally planned to go to Bali for our honeymoon. However, after researching I don’t know if that’s the best decision due to travel time.

Would 14 days total off of work be enough time to travel over there, enjoy our stay, and travel back with at-least a day of recovery?

Sounds like it takes about 2 days to get there, then two days back. That would leave us 10 days there but then I’d have to go back to work immediately when we got back (I’m a nurse and fear I’ll be absolutely obliterated at work).

I worry we would be tired, jet lagged, and not get to enjoy our stay.

Should we plan our Bali trip for a different time when we have more time off of work?

Thanks for any advice!!

Hi all,

I am planning a honeymoon from the 10th-18th. Getting into Bali on the 10th, leaving on the 18th.

I’m planning to do 2 days in Ubud, Uluwatu, Gil Air, and the last 2 days in East Java. Flying out of Java.

Is this too much for the time? If so, what should I cut out?

Thanks.