Why Bali
Temples, rice terraces and coastline, with stays from simple to serious.
Bali changes character as you move across it: surf and beach clubs on the south coast, rice terraces and temples inland around Ubud, and quieter volcanic country to the north and east. Distances look short on a map and take longer in practice.
- Temples
- Lakeside and clifftop temples, several of which are still in daily use.
- Rice terraces
- Terraced valleys inland, best seen early before the day warms up.
- Beaches and surf
- Consistent surf on the west coast and calmer water on the east.
- Food
- Warungs serving Balinese staples alongside a large international scene.
What travellers often plan
Getting to Bali, staying and getting around.
Ask about one of these or all of them together in a single request.
- FlightsRoutes into Bali, with dates, cabin and airline preferences.Flight assistance
- HotelsA stay in the part of Bali that suits your plans.Hotel assistance
- Airport transfersA pickup planned around your arrival time and luggage.Transfer assistance
- Local transportationRides between your hotel, venues and day trips around Bali.Cab assistance
Planning your trip
The practical bits.
- Best time to visit
- April to October is the drier season.
- Getting around
- Most visitors hire a driver for the day; roads are slow.
- Suggested length
- Seven to ten days to see more than one part of the island.
Where to stay
Choosing an area in Bali.
- Seminyak
- Beach clubs, restaurants and boutiques on the south-west coast.
- Ubud
- Inland, among rice terraces, temples and craft villages, with quieter evenings.
- Nusa Dua
- A planned resort area with calm water, suited to families and longer stays.
- Canggu
- Surf beaches and cafés, with a relaxed, informal feel.
A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.
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Getting around
Arriving in Bali.
Flights arrive at Ngurah Rai International (DPS) in the south of the island. There is no rail network and road journeys often take longer than the distances suggest, so many visitors arrange a car and driver in advance.
Most visitors hire a driver for the day; roads are slow.
When planning matters
Worth sorting out before you go.
- Check entry requirements early
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
- Travel dates make a difference
- School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
- Plan the arrival, not just the flight
- Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
- Match the stay to the plan
- Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.
Keep exploring
Other places worth planning for.
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