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Bali

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Travel tips Bali

It’s easy to fall in love with Bali. The Indonesian island has soft sandy beaches, endless rice fields and plenty to do, from hiking to yoga. Explore the island’s interior, meet the locals and dig into the amazing food. Bali is the perfect laid-back vacation spot.


💰CurrencyThe Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Prices run into the thousands and millions, so you’ll be a millionaire in no time. €1 gets you roughly 18,000 rupiah, and $1 about 16,500.
🗣️LanguageThe official language is Bahasa Indonesia, and many locals also speak Balinese. In tourist areas, you’ll get by just fine with English.
🛕ReligionMost of Indonesia is Muslim, but Bali is mainly Hindu. You see it everywhere: temples, little offerings on the sidewalk and ceremonies in the street.
🕒Time zoneBali is on UTC+8. That’s 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam, 12 hours ahead of New York and 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles during summer time, and one hour more in winter.
🛂VisaTravelers from the US, the UK, the EU and many other countries need a visa on arrival (VoA). Apply online in advance for an e-VoA and skip the line at the airport. It costs IDR 500,000 (about €27 / $30) and is valid for 30 days. You also fill out the free All Indonesia Arrival Card and pay a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about €8 / $9).
☀️Best time to visitApril through October, the dry season. November to March is the rainy season. It’s still warm, but expect some serious downpours.
🔌Power outletsBali uses European-style plugs (type C and F) and 230 volts. Coming from the US? Pack an adapter and check that your devices handle the voltage.
🛵Getting aroundTraffic in Bali drives on the left. Renting a scooter? Bring an International Driving Permit.