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Bali
Temples, rice terraces and surf
- Best time to visit
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Currency
- IDR
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Country
- Indonesia
Temple ceremonies, green rice terraces around Ubud and sunset beaches in the south.
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Quick facts
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Province population
- 4.4M
- Population of Indonesia
- 282M
- Country area
- 1,904,569 km²
- Official language
- Indonesian
- Currency
- Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) · 1 USD ≈ 17,876 IDR
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on the
- Left
- Elevation
- 0 m
- Plugs
- C / F · 230V
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Best time to visit
- Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Temperatures through the year
Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.
Temperatures through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
Best time to visitOther months
Approximate daily cost
Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.
- ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$35
- HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$97
- LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$275
Top things to do
- ≈ $7
Ubud Monkey Forest and Ubud Palace
A temple forest of long-tailed macaques, then the palace and art market in the centre of Ubud.
- Half day
- Ubud
- Good for kids
- ≈ $4
Tegallalang rice terraces
Terraced paddies north of Ubud; go early for soft light and fewer people.
- Half day
- Ubud
- ≈ $5
Tirta Empul water temple
A spring-fed temple where Balinese bathe in purification pools. Sarongs are provided.
- Half day
- Ubud
- ≈ $12
Uluwatu Temple and the Kecak sunset dance
A cliff-top temple above the Indian Ocean and the fire dance at dusk. Mind the monkeys.
- Half day
- Uluwatu and the south
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- ≈ $5
Tanah Lot at sunset
A sea temple on a rock, cut off at high tide. Arrive an hour before sunset.
- Half day
- Seminyak and Canggu
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- Free
Seminyak and Canggu beaches
Surf lessons, beach cafés and long sunset walks. Swim only between the flags.
- Half day
- Seminyak and Canggu
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- ≈ $25
Day trip: Ulun Danu Beratan and the highlands
The lake temple, the Handara gate and cooler air in the mountains, with a hired driver.
- Full day
- Central highlands
- Good for kids
- ≈ $45
Mount Batur sunrise trek
A 2-hour climb in the dark to watch sunrise over the caldera; pickup around 2 a.m. Needs fair fitness.
- Full day
- Mount Batur
- ≈ $55
Day trip: Nusa Penida
Fast boat from Sanur to Kelingking Beach and the island's cliffs. Rough roads; seas can close the crossing.
- Full day
- Nusa Penida
Before you go
Entry and visas
Most visitors need a visa. Many nationalities can get a 30-day visa on arrival (VOA) for IDR 500,000, or apply in advance for an e-VOA or other visa at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. All travellers must also submit the free All Indonesia arrival card online or in the app within 72 hours before arrival. Every foreign visitor to Bali pays a tourist levy of IDR 150,000, which can be paid online on the official Love Bali site or on arrival.
Official websiteFrom the airport
Ngurah Rai Airport is near Kuta. Use the official airport taxi counter or a ride-hailing pickup point; Ubud is 60–90 minutes away.
Getting around
There is little public transport. Most visitors hire a car with driver by the day or use Grab and Gojek. Traffic between areas is slow.
Local tips
- Wear a sarong and sash at temples; many lend them at the gate.
- Drink bottled or filtered water, including for brushing your teeth.
- Nyepi, the Day of Silence in March, closes the whole island, including the airport.
- Don't ride a scooter without a valid licence and helmet: insurance won't cover you.
Areas worth knowing
- Ubud
- Seminyak and Canggu
- Mount Batur
- Central highlands
- Uluwatu and the south
- Nusa Penida
The UK Foreign Office last updated its advice for this country on September 18, 2026.
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Sources: Directorate General of Immigration: e-Visa · Love Bali: tourist levy · Wonderful Indonesia (official tourism site)