Question 1

Is a visa required for Bali? Is there visa on arrival in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Visa on arrival is offered in Bali for Indian passport holders. Visa on arrival is acceptable in Bali but limits your stay for a maximum of 30 days. You can seek to extend your visa or another 30 days by paying a fee of US$35. There are many travel agents around the airport who would be helpful in getting your Visa extended.

Getting a visa on arrival is, however, a pretty straightforward process in Bali and you won’t have to wait for too much to step into the country.

Question 2

What is the currency of Bali?

Accepted Answer

The local currency in Bali is the Indonesian Rupiah wherein 1 Indian Rupee amounts to 206.39 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Several hotels will however accept payment in US$ too.

Question 3

What language is used in Bali?

Accepted Answer

The local language is Balinese. However, you will be able to well converse in English at most places around the country.

Question 4

When is the best time for a vacation in Bali?

Accepted Answer

The most popular season to visit Bali is during the months of May, June, and July. This is when Bali is the coolest. After July, Bali gets annual rainfalls and won’t be too suitable for day trips. Other times of the year are too hot. However, you will always get high humidity regardless of the time you visit Bali.

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Question 5

How many should I plan my holidays for?

Accepted Answer

While even a lifetime won’t seem enough to explore the beautiful Balinese Islands, you can hope to make a decent vacation in two weeks. This includes being a part of all major activities, visiting all popular places and being a part of the Balinese culture and celebrations. If you are taking a honeymoon, a week of stay should be enough. However, if you want to exploe the country fully, as a traveler, use your 30 days of visa!

Question 6

How is the general climate in Bali? What kind of climate is there in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Bali is quite humid all round the year. The days are always hot with the sun shining at its best! The average temperature during the day is about 26 degree Celsius. Nights are more comfortable but still humid. You will want to pack your bags likewise.

Question 7

What all should my travel luggage include?

Accepted Answer

You won’t need to carry too much on your trip to Bali and even if you have forgotten something, you will most likely be able to buy it locally. Being one of the most frequented islands, you are never far from supplies, whatever it may be. This also gives you the advantage of being able to carry a lighter bag.

Overall, your Bali packing should be about:

Clothing: light cotton clothing, quick dry garment, a lot of sleeveless and skirts/shorts, tees and anything comfortable and light. Even jeans can be heavy and uncomfortable on the Bali Islands.
Footwear: The standard is just a pair of flip-flop. However, you may carry another pair of running shoes/jogger and slippers. If you plan of hiking the Gunung Agung or the Mount Batur, carry good quality hiking shoes. Similarly, if you want to go clubbing, remember that most clubs won’t allow flip-flops and sandals.
First Aid Kit: Just carry the basic, any medication you are already on, a few ibuprofen (to get over bad hangovers), anti diarrhoea medicine and antimotility drugs.
Documents: Photocopies of your passport, a paper of travel insurance, receipt of any traveler’s cheque, emergency contact numbers (hard copy), and a few passport size photographs.
Other essentials: small multi-utility knife, small padlock, hand sanitizers, ear plugs, mosquito repellant, flashlight/torch/headlight, plastic bags for waterproofing in rains.

Question 8

Is Bali expensive?

Accepted Answer

Bali is one of the least expensive countries to explore. You can hope to make a budget trip under INR20,000 for a week and inclusive of stay, food and transports. The overall trip cost will depend on the kind of vacation you are looking for. Staying in cities like Seminyak wil cost you more but you will have access to all things luxurious. However, if you have a tight budget, you can find really cheap accommodations in places like Ubud.

The same goes for transportation and food. Going by public transport would be the cheapest option but you would be limited by timing and route flexibility. At the same time, you can also hire a bicycle at a very cheap rate to go around the country.

Question 9

What are the best adventure activities that can be done in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Bali is full of natural and outdoor escapades. If you have been looking to challenge yourself, there are many ways you can feel the adrenaline rush in your blood!

Here are some of the things that you can choose from:

Biking around the rice fields
Take a hike across the Tegalalang Rice Fields (you don’t have to pay for it)
Learning to surf or hit the amazing swells at Jimbaran
Walking through the Monkey Forest if you dare!
Trek to the top of Mount Batur to see the sunrise
Be a part of the Kecak Trance Ceremony
Do some river rafting in the backdrop of wild jungles in Ubud
Snorkel in the southern coasts
Go on an ATV ride in Kintamani
Be a part of the buffalo race in Negara (free to see)
Parasail in Seminyak
Do some canoeing in Lake Batur and Gitgit Waterfalls
Become the Rambo as you Jet Bike ij Nusa Dua
Do Fly fishing in Tanjung Benoa Beach
Paragliding in Denpasar
Treetop adventures at Candikuning
Bungee Jumps at Seminyak
Dirt Bike in Motocross, Central Bali

Question 10

What are the top extreme sports available in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Top opportunities for extreme sports in Bali include:

Flyboarding at Nusa Dua
Cliff Jump at Mahana PointSwim with sharks at Shark Cave in Gili Bahara
Rappelling in northern Bali waterfalls
Freedive to the Tulamben Shipwreck
Kitesurfing in Sanur
Water Tubing in Payangan
Paddle Surfing in Sanur
Paragliding in Nusa Dua
Rock Climbing in the Padang Padang Beach
Dirt Biking in Central Bali Motorcross
Bungee Jumping at Seminyak

Question 11

Which all beaches are famous in Bali for water sports?

Accepted Answer

The best beaches in Bali for water sports are:

Pedang Pedang Beach
Suluban Beach
Balangan Beach
Pandawa Beach
Dreamland Beach
Bingin Beach
Green Bowl Beach
Nyang Nyang Beach
Melasti Beach
Tegal Wangi Beach
Jimbaran Bay
Seminyak Beach
Double Six Beach
Petitenget Beach
Batu Belig Beach
Berawa Beach

Question 12

Can I do cycling around rice fields in Bali? Which are the best places to do cycling?

Accepted Answer

Cycling in Bali involves making steep climbs, peddling across the dense jungles, sailing through the beaches and getting back in touch with nature. There are a lot of places that you can explore by cycling and includes temples, volcanoes, villages and rice fields. One of the best park of the journey is the Tegalalang Rice Fields.

Whether you are alone or traveling with your partner, it would be a peaceful experience that you would treasure for a lifetime. Renting a cycle is easy and is also the safest and cheapest means to get around the country.

Question 13

Where can I learn to surf in Bali? What is the best time to surf?

Accepted Answer

If you are planning to learn surfing, there are several beaches that offer low waves and the perfect stage for practice. There are several kinds of course available and with experience instructors and gears. The west coast of Bali, especially Kuta is where you would want to learn to surf. The surfing scene is prevalent all round the year.

However, for average and safe waves, it is recommended that you hit the ocean in the months of June and July. During the rainy season, the swell can get unmanageable for inexperienced surfers.

Question 14

What is the best time to Climb Mount Batur? What is the height of mount Batur?

Accepted Answer

Apart from the rainy season, between August and December, Mount Batur would be a great experience all round the year. However, it is also recommended that you check the weather prediction for the day you plan the trek. the total height of the mountain is 1717 meters and it would take about 30-45 minutes for an average person to make the climb.

Question 15

Which is the famous place to do river rafting in Bali? Is it safe to do river rafting?

Accepted Answer

Bali offers a range of river rafting opportunities for both learners and professional adventurers. Regardless of your experience, river rafting is a convenient safe activity as you will always be accompanied by trained instructors and you would always be required to wear special gears to meet eventualities.

The top places for river rafting include:

Telega Waja Rafting, Kota Denpasar
White Water Rafting in the Ayung River (there are 33 different rapids to choose from)
White Water Rafting in Ubud
White Water Rafting, Gianyar

Question 16

What is the appropriate time to go for river rafting in Bali?

Accepted Answer

The best time to go river rafting is in the month of June and July when the waters are relatively safe. However, if you have been looking for more adrenaline rush, monsoons would be a very exciting opportunity. This would be the months between August and December when it rains.

Question 17

Which are the best places to go for snorkeling in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Wreck of the USAT Liberty, Tulamben The Coral Garden, Tulamben Nusa Islands, Penida Mangrove Point, Nusa Lembongan The Coral Garden, Menjangan WWII Wrecked Patrol Boat dive at Lipah Bay, Amed Jemeluk Bay, Amed Biorock Reefs, Pemuteran Blue Lagoon, Padangbai Shark Island, Serangan

Question 18

Which are the best places to do scuba diving in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Tulamben, East Bali
? Amed, East Bali Pemuteran, East Bali Menjangan Islands, North Bali Nusa Penida, South Bali Nusa Lembongan, South Bali

Question 19

When does buffalo race happens in Bali? What kind of experience it is?

Accepted Answer

The Buffalo Race or the Mekepunk Races happen every year between July and October and on most Sundays across the island country. It is necessary that you check out the weekly calendar as the races don’t happen every week. The event is a major ritual in Jimbaran, West Bali and features hundreds of paired buffalos team up together with their jockeys handing the controls. The fastest in each of the races will take part in the big annual event, also known as the Jimbaran Regent’s Cup and the Governor’s Cup.
Checking out the buffalo race is free of charge but there is always a degree of risk being close to the powerful racing animals.

Question 20

Where can we do Fly boarding in Bali? What is the minimum age for doing fly boarding?

Accepted Answer

It is one of the newest water sports inclusions across Bali and is seriously exciting and exhilarating. It a modified form of jet skiing wherein you can feel like the iron man going up into the air! Learning to fly board is easy and you can go up to 5 meters in the air but jetting water into the sea.

Professional fly boarders can go up to 10 meters! The top beaches to fly boarding include Legian, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta and Tanjung Benoa. The minimum age for fly boarding is 14 years.

Question 21

How far is Mahana Point from Bali city?

Accepted Answer

The road distance from Bali City to Mahana Point is about 56 kilometers. It is the only place in Bali where you can seek to do a cliff jump.

Question 22

Can I do Mahana point Cliff Jump in Bali?

Accepted Answer

One of the most extreme of sports, cliff jumping requires true guts! For those pursuing the adrenaline rush, Mahana Point can be a great experience. The jump is pretty straight forward and it is highly recommended that you jump during the sunset. It’s an amazing experience. The cliff is about 7 meters high but it is necessary that you wait for the high tide before the jump. Low tides can risk serious injuries.

Question 23

Can I do Cave diving in Bali? What is its cost?

Accepted Answer

Cave Diving in Bali is one of the most unique ways to check out the incredible marine life of the Indian Ocean.

The top cave diving sports include:

The Magnet, Belongas Bay – 40 meters
Bat Cave Drop off, Menjangan Island – 40 meters C

Cave diving requires prior experience and you will have to go several meters deep into the sea. It is necessary that you are accompanied by an instructor and are wearing the necessary equipment. The cost of cave diving is about US$100.00.

Question 24

Is it safe to do cave diving in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Cave diving is recommended for professionals or divers with prior scuba experience. Regardless of your scuba skills and experience, you will always be accompanied by an experienced instructor and are also required to wear all safety equipment necessary for the dive. This also goes on to make the dive completely safe.

Question 25

Where can I do Canyoning in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Nusa Ceningan Legian Nusa Lembongan Amed Canoe Bali Sea Kayak Kuta Lake Batur

Question 26

Can I do Free-diving in Bali? What is the cost of free-diving in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Free diving is both a highly challenging and exciting experience. Its diving underwater without any oxygen apparatus. The dive depends on how long you can hold your breath under water. The most popular spot for free dicing is the Tulamben shipwreck, located in East Bali. With plenty of colorful coral reefs around, it’s an out worldly experience. Most free diving is level 1 course, wherein you will have to be accompanied by an instructor.

You can expect to pay about US$260 for a 2 day course.

Question 27

What is Kite-Surfing? Where can I do it?

Accepted Answer

Kite surfing is modified form of board surfing but you are attached to a parasailing kite that is propelled by the wind. Using the rope, you can change directions and ride the wave at top speeds in the direction of the wind. It’s a surface water sport that calls for enthralling adventure.

If you have wanted to do kite surfing in Bali, the popular beaches would include:

Mertasari Beach, Sanur
Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua, Sanur
Seminyak
Canggu

Question 28

What is water tubing? Where can I do it?

Accepted Answer

Water tubing, also known as bumper tubing or simply tubing, is an adventure sport where the participant rides in the inner circumference of the tube while it is dragged across a water surface.

The best places to water tubing in Bali include:

The Ayung River
The Penet River
The Pakerisan River

Question 29

Which is the best place to do paddle surfing in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Legian Nusa Lembongan Nusa Ceningan Denpasar Sanur Canggu Serangan

Question 30

Where can we do Paragliding in Bali? What is the cost of Paragliding?

Accepted Answer

Paragliding is an amazing way to get the birds eye view of the picturesque Balinese Islands above the blue Indian ocean. As the wind hits your face, you are transformed into a different world altogether.

Paragliding opportunities are available in:

Nusa Dua
Jimbaran
South Kuta

The cost of paragliding will be approximately US$ 110.00.

Question 31

Which is the best place to do Rock Climbing in Bali? What are the safety measures taken while doing Rock Climbing in Bali?

Accepted Answer

While rock climbing in Bali is still in its infancy, there are a few places where you can choose to harness your climbing ropes. The limestone sea cliffs around Pecatu are the most challenging of rock faces to climb. However, if you are inexperienced, you would probably want to check out the controlled indoor climbing arena in Seminyak.

When rock climbing, it is important that you:

Have the proper equipment (climbing ropes, harnesses, shoes, climbing rack and so on)
Have a climbing partner (never try it alone. They will also be necessary when you need belay)
Have proper fitness training
Understand rock climbing knots

Question 32

Where can we do Quad Biking in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Popular places offering quad biking adventures in Bali include: Ubud Kuta Nusa Dua Jimbaran Kintamani Payangan Sanur Denpasar Tabanan Mengwi (dirt biking) Penebel (dirt biking)Karangasem Abiansemal

Question 33

What is Bali Bungee? Where can I do it?

Accepted Answer

The only place to do a bungee jumping in Bali is located inside the grounds of the Double Six Night Club. It’s a 150 feet tower that has been purposefully built across the beach ad gives you an amazing experience. The jump site is one of the most dramatic bungee experience designed in the world.

Reaching the top requires you to get on an elevator and you cannot take the stairs just to check out the view! After all, the view is meant to serve a very adventurous purpose. However, do check the availability of the Bungee before you reach the site. Your hotel in Bali would be able to help you with information.

Question 34

Can I do a Submarine Ride in Bali?

Accepted Answer

There are popular submarine ships that allow tourists an experience of the under waters. It’s perfect even for those who don’t know swimming. The decent is usually for a 45 minute and takes you across the colorful reefs of the Indian Ocean. The submarines are purposely built for the comfort of the tourist and you can even seek to sip on a glass of wine while experiencing the magical marine life. Myriads of fishes and other sea creatures in various shapes and colors make for a unique visual treat.

Question 35

Can I do Seawalking in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Plunging up to a depth of 15 feet, sea walking is yet another way to experience the sea life around Bali. A sea walking tour takes you into the shallow ocean waters where you can experience coral and myriads of colorful fishes and other marine creatures. Sea walking is safe and open for all. You can actually get deeper into the sea by wearing a sea helmet and come face to face with some of the most exciting creatures inhabiting this planet.

The Seawalking will be accompanied by trained instructors who will make your tour comfortable as you get busy admiring and clicking photos of unseen life forms. Seawalking in Bali doesn’t need prior training and you also don’t need to know swimming. You will actually be walking on the sea floor!

Question 36

Where can we do Elephant Ride in Bali?

Accepted Answer

The Elephant Safari Park in Taro, Bali offers the opportunity to hop on the back of elephants and check out the lush natural setting of the jungle. It is a great way to immerse yourself in the pristine environment while getting up and close to the beautiful and gentle giants.
You will also get to see other wild elephants go on with their usual activities around the natural habitat and it would be an exciting experience for all. Further, you can choose to hand feed the giants, take selfies with them and even pet them for a while! The Elephant Safari Park is a hit with both adults and kids!

Question 37

Can we consume alcohol before doing adventure activities?

Accepted Answer

It is highly recommended that you don’t do alcohol before any kind of adventure activities. Most adventure sports require your full stamina and alcohol increases your blood pressure to a great extent. The results can be fatal. Alcohol consumption in Bali should be strictly reserved for your dinners and when you can allow your body to rehydrate.

The temperature across the day is hot and even if you aren’t planning on doing any adventure activity, alcohol consumption in this highly humid climate can make you dizzy. You don’t want to have a headache when checking out one of the most beautiful places on earth!

Question 38

What should I do in case of any medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the kind of medical situation you land yourself in, it is necessary that you visit the nearest hospital and clinic. Medical facilities around Bali are pretty good and it shouldn’t take you too much time to reach the nearest one. The BIMC chain of hospitals is one of the most recommended for their prompt services and high end medical facilities.

Getting ill in Bali is easy if you haven’t been taking care of yourself. The climate is hot and humid and there are pretty good chances of contamination if you have been eating and drinking from local shops. While prevention is always better than cure, finding a hospital should be the first course of action when you land yourself in an un-pretty situation.

Question 39

What all types of cuisines I can find in Bali? Which ethnic food is special in Bali? Which restaurants serve the best food in Bali?

Accepted Answer

Bali is a foodies delight. The best thing is that you don’t need to be hardcore seafood over to enjoy the cuisine of Bali. There’s a lot of opportunity even for someone vegetarian or even vegan!

Top dishes to try include:

Mie Goreng (non-vegetarian)
Pisang Goreng (vegetarian)
Nasi Goreng (vegan)
Babi Guling (non-vegetarian)
Sate (non-vegetarian)
Nasi Campur (non-vegetarian)
Mini Rijsttafel (non vegetarian)
Bebek Betutu (non-vegetarian)
Gado Gado (vegetarian / sometimes egg based)
Spring Rolls (veg/non-veg)

Question 40

What kind of money exchange facilities I can find in Bali?

Accepted Answer

There are several money exchange facilities available in Bali. However, make sure you are taking the services of an authorized agent. Your best bet is at the airports.

Bali Adventure Packages	Duration	Price
Tanjung Benoa Water Sports, Bali	5 mins - 1 hour	INR 549
Adventurous ATV Ride in Bali with Lunch	5 hours - 9 hours	INR 3,600
White Water Rafting at Ayung River, Bali	2 hours - 10 hours	INR 2,400
Donut Boat Ride Bali	15 mins - 51 mins	INR 1,548
Tandem Parasailing in Bali	6 mins - 1 hour	INR 2,669
Snorkeling in South Kuta	2 hours	INR 8,641
Wakeboarding in Bali	1 hour	INR 5,135
Flyboarding in Bali	15 mins	INR 12,467
Flying Fish in Bali	30 mins	INR 742
ATV Quad Bike Adventure in Bali	2 hours	INR 2,850
Kayaking In Bali	1 hour	INR 2,042
Sea Walking in Bali	15 mins	INR 4,653

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