Bali

"Bali is a mood, It`s magical!

It`s a tropical state of mind." 

Timezone: 4 h.
Currency: Indonesian Rupee. The exchange rate fluctuates due to changes in the financial market 1USD = 11100.5 IDR
Language: Balinese language 

Also known as the Land of the Gods, Bali appeals through its sheer natural beauty of looming volcanoes and lush terraced rice fields that exude peace and serenity. It is also famous for surfers’ paradise!

Things to do 

Exotic temples and palaces set against stunning natural backdrops are some of its top attractions.

Dining in Bali presents endless choices of local or far-flung cuisine.

After sunset, famous nightspots come to life offering exciting clubbing and packed dance floors.

Inland, towering volcanoes and pristine jungles greet you with plenty to see and do.

Most can't stay away from the beach for long, though. Enjoy amazing beach resorts and luxury resorts in any of Bali’s famous areas. These include Kuta, Seminyak and Jimbaran where most of the great hotels and villas are right on the beach. They’re also home to most of Bali’s exciting surf spots. For tranquil seascapes and sunrises, the eastern beach resorts are your best bets. These include Sanur, Nusa Dua and the remote coast of Candidasa are your best bets.

In Bali’s farther and lesser travelled East Bali and northern region, you’ll find some world-class diving spots with calm bays. They're home to pristine coral gardens teeming with colourful marine biodiversity.

The island’s centre also offers plenty of reasons that it can be better than the beach. Explore the scenic central highlands of Ubud with its flowing rice fields, valleys and forested rivers. Yet Ubud's not only a place for cultural day-trippers. It also offers plenty for adventure-seekers and shopaholics. Picturesque mountain jogging tracks are within a short walk from designer boutique and chic cafe-lined streets. Sightseeing opportunities in Ubud are virtually endless. The town itself is densely dotted with a multitude of ancient temples, palaces and historical sites. There are many more off-the-beaten-track spots around this magical island worth discovering. 

When to visit 

Bali's dry season officially runs from May through to October when prevailing southeast winds bring dry air from Australia. In reality, the average number of rainy days and Bali's famous stickiness ramps up again come September.