DPS · 8.65° S · 115.22° E · Indonesia
Indonesia's island of Hindu temples, rice terraces and beaches, and the setting for our Bali holiday with a private car and driver.
Bali's Hindu culture makes it different from the rest of Indonesia: you see temples, offerings and ceremonies wherever you go. Our Bali holiday stays in Kuta and takes you out by private car to Ubud, the temples of the north and the beaches of the south.
Tanah Lot stands on its rock in the sea and is best seen at sunset. Uluwatu sits on the cliffs of the south, where the Kecak dance is performed.
Ubud is known for its arts, yoga and food, and is surrounded by rice terraces such as Tegallalang. The terraces at Jatiluwih are part of Bali's UNESCO listed subak landscape.
The south has the beaches of Seminyak, Kuta, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua.
Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, marks the Saka new year and falls on a different date each year. For 24 hours from 6am, travel and entertainment stop, visitors stay in their hotels and the airport closes.
Entry rules for Indonesia depend on your passport and can change. Check the official sources below before you book and again before you travel, and use only official Indonesian government websites for any visa or arrival form.
See your doctor or a travel clinic a few weeks before you go. Highs are around 29 to 32°C all year, so drink plenty of water and use sun protection. Guard against mosquito bites, take care with food and water, and keep away from dogs, monkeys and other animals, as rabies is a risk.
Indonesia's currency is the rupiah (IDR). Carry cash for markets, small shops and food stalls, and ask your bank what your card costs to use abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
May to October are the driest months, and August is usually the driest of all. Rain is heaviest from December to March, in the west monsoon, and January is usually the wettest month.
Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Carry some cash for markets, small shops and food stalls, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.
See your doctor or a travel clinic several weeks before you go. In Bali, protect yourself from mosquito bites, take care with food and drinking water, use sun protection, and keep away from dogs, monkeys and other animals, as rabies is a risk in Indonesia.
Checked on 14 October 2026
Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu Day of Silence, which marks the Saka new year and falls on a different date each year. For 24 hours from 6am, work, travel and entertainment stop, visitors must stay in their hotels and the island's airport closes, so check the date before you book.
Checked on 14 October 2026
It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check the official sources on this page before you book, and again shortly before you travel, as rules can change. Use only official Indonesian government websites for any visa or arrival form, as other sites may charge to apply for you.
Checked on 14 October 2026
May to October is usually the best time to visit, as these are the driest months in the climate table, with August the driest. Rain is heaviest from December to March, during the west monsoon, and January is usually the wettest month.
