Bali Travel Guide: What to See, Beach, Island & Hotel

Bali experiences only two seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Therefore you can expect a tropical, warm and humid climate all year around. Throughout the year, daytime temperatures hovered between 14℃ (57℉) and 25℃ (77℉).

Dry season is the best time to visit Bali, which is normally starts from May to October. During these months, you don't need to worry about the sudden rain destroying your outdoor activities. And the humidity is low through the whole summer.

However, the best months also means to more expensive flights and hotel, even more in advance booking. If you don't mind, come to Bali during April, May, June and September, just before and after peak season. So that you're able to avoid the crowd, enjoy 30-50% lower prices while still slightly less humid.

Scuba Diving

If you haven't scuba dived before or just looking for some nice water then you have to come to this famous diving destination. The seven diving sites can be easily reached by a short boat trip. You can also get PADI certified here.

There are also good opportunities to see coral reef, turtles, sharks and other sea animals.

Get to Know Bali Culture

Are you interested in the Balinese culture? Balinese culture perhaps most known for its dance, drama and sculpture. You can feel Bali's culture everywhere; from museums, to hotel lobbies, to sacred temples.

Grand Bali musical performances and traditional dance performances have also become one of the necessary things to do in Bali, for a lot good reasons.

Visit a Hindu Temple

Unique Balinese temples is famous for its strictly-built architecture and classically elegant profile. Traditional region is an important part in local life. Those must-see temples include Luhur Batukaru Temple, Saraswati Temple Ubud, Pura Tanah Lot and Pura Besakih, etc.

Bali's hotels and resorts offer incredible comfort and value, beach and view, all deserve every minute of your travel. For most visitors, The Tuban, Kuta and Legian area owns the most resort options because it is the most developed part of Bali. These three areas attracts the most visitors by far.

• Kuta Beach - watch sunset

• Ulun Danu Temple - one of the quietest and most serene temple

• Tanah Lot Temple - a Hindu temple that sits atop a large and scenic rock formation.

• Ubud Palace - cultural heartland of Bali

• Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang - see the Gates of Heaven

• Paddy fields of Tabanan - lush rich paddies

• Monkey Forest - a Hindu temple complex in Ubud where you will see over 500 monkeys

• Tirta Empul - The waters here are said to be sacred.

• Bali Zoo day/night safari - tigers, elephants, rhinoceros, and a range of colorful birds

• Uluwatu Temple - on the side of a cliff overlooking the sea from 70 meters above

• Mount Batur - trekked up a volcano!

• Ayung River - the most exciting white-water rafting

• Jalan Legian - the main nightlife hub of Bali

• Waterbom water park - a great place for families

• Menjangan National Marine Park - a good place to discover underwater delights and sea creatures

• Bali Marine and Safari Park - a collection of the best flora and fauna in Indonesia

• Batubulan village - see the prettiest stone carvings in Bali

• Sekumpul Waterfall - a stunning waterfall hidden in a lush valley

• The Turtle Conservation and Education Centre - learn to know how to rescue turtles

• Bali Provincial State Museum - the oldest museum in Bali with over 10,000 exhibits

• Pasar Badung - a four-floors shopping complex on the scenic banks of the Badung River

Bali Visa requirement is based on your passport/nationality. More than 160 countries do not require visas, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, etc. See list in Bali Visa article.

• You have to pack a sarong for temple visiting. Those temples in Bali have strict clothing manner. Briefly, both men and women must wear a long-sleeve shirt, long pants or just cover a local sarong around you, so that covering the legs and arms

• You can't drink tap water. Drink only bottled water in Bali. Bali's tap water can only drink after being boiled. It is best not to add ice to your drink unless in a reputable hotel, restaurant or bar.