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Bali travel guide

Rice terraces, surf beaches and temple-dotted jungle. The best time to visit Bali is April, May, June and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly Rp1,595,000/person/day before flights.

Best time
April, May, June
Ideal length
6 days
~Cost/day
Rp1,595,000
Currency
IDR
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Best time to visit Bali

The best time to visit Bali is April, May, June and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

27°
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27°
F
27°
M
28°
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28°
M
27°
J
27°
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27°
A
27°
S
28°
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28°
N
27°
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Top things to do in Bali

Highlights from our guide.

Culture & sights

T
Tirta Empul water temple
~$5 · 2h
U
Ubud Palace & traditional dance
~$8 · 2h
T
Tanah Lot sea temple at sunset
~$4 · 2h

Nature & outdoors

T
Tegallalang rice terraces sunrise
~$3 · 2h
S
Sekumpul waterfall trek
~$20 · 5h
N
Nusa Penida island day trip
~$60 · 9h

Food & markets

B
Babi guling (suckling pig) feast
~$10 · 1.5h
S
Seminyak beach club seafood
~$35 · 2.5h

Nightlife

C
Canggu beach bars & live music
~$30 · 3h

A sample 6-day Bali itinerary

1
Day 1
09:00 · Tirta Empul water temple12:30 · Tegallalang rice terraces sunrise16:00 · Seminyak beach club seafood
2
Day 2
09:00 · Ubud Palace & traditional dance12:30 · Sekumpul waterfall trek16:00 · Nusa Penida island day trip
3
Day 3
09:00 · Tanah Lot sea temple at sunset12:30 · Mount Batur sunrise volcano hike16:00 · Canggu beach bars & live music
4
Day 4
09:00 · Balinese spa & yoga half day12:30 · Campuhan Ridge walk16:00 · Babi guling (suckling pig) feast
5
Day 5
09:00 · Tirta Empul water temple12:30 · Tegallalang rice terraces sunrise16:00 · Seminyak beach club seafood
6
Day 6
09:00 · Ubud Palace & traditional dance12:30 · Sekumpul waterfall trek16:00 · Nusa Penida island day trip

A sample plan. See the full 6-day Bali itinerary →

Bali travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Bali?+

The best months to visit Bali are April, May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Bali?+

Most travellers find 6 days ideal for Bali, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Bali expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly Rp1,595,000 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Bali (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Bali?+

Popular highlights include Tirta Empul water temple, Ubud Palace & traditional dance, Tanah Lot sea temple at sunset and Tegallalang rice terraces sunrise. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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