Bali, Indonesia

Sunset starts from 5pm and finishes around 6pm in May but occurrs slightly later through the peak season!

The hotels in Bali have amazing restaurants so you won't have to stray too far for some delicious meals!

However, outside of the hotels we'd also recommend Nusa Ubud, Mrs Sippy in Seminyak and Locavore in Ubud.

Bali’s food is very cheap! Prices for a meal can vary from as little as 50,000 IDR – 300,000 IDR. The average price our holiday experts paid for a meal while in Bali was £7.

Nasi Campur & Nasi Ayam, which is Bali's famous chicken and rice or chicken and noodles!

Most meals in Bali are served with rice (hence all of the rice terraces). Bali cuisine also features plenty of spices and Sambal, a fiery paste made of crushed chillies, is very popular.

The food varies, enjoy traditional Indonesian curries, and Balinese dishes like Nasi Campur & Nasi Ayam, or you can taste fresh seafood and international meals…the world is your oyster when it comes to food in Bali!

Move around! The best way to see Bali for all of its beauty is to hop around different areas. Spend time exploring the nature of Bali in Ubud and visit the different rice terraces, local temples, and markets.

Then enjoy the nightlife and beaches in the southern parts of Bali like Seminyak and Canggu and if you want to see what Bali was like 20 years ago, take a 2-hour ferry over to the Gili Islands or Lombok for its beautiful beaches, sunsets and welcoming faces.

The weather in Bali varies depending on the time of year you visit. The summer months are April-October with temperatures averaging a maximum of 29°C. Other times of the year are still hot but you can experience more chance of rain.

Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar Airport is located in the south of the island, 13km from Downtown Denpasar.

The taxi service in Bali is Blue Bird Taxi. You can also use Grab or Gojek to get around which are scooters.

Bali is known for its busy roads and traffic, the locals mainly get around on scooters to make things quicker.

You can hire a scooter or get on the back of a Grab Scooter which is one of Bali's well-known taxi companies.

Driving around in a car is perfectly fine too, you will just need to allow extra time to get to and from places.

Many places in Bali's airport sell e-sims, we recommend purchasing one from there as they are cheaper than online, 18GB will cost approximately £12.

Yes, you can get this online before to skip the queues in the airport or you can also get this on arrival!

We recommend at least 10-14 days to be able to see Bali properly!

During the summer season, temperatures are high and it is very humid so we recommend packing light clothing as well as a hat and some comfortable shoes.

During the rainy season, we recommend bringing a light rain jacket. For activities like hiking, quad biking and cycling bring activewear and some comfortable trainers.

Vaccinations are optional in Bali but if you do wish to get some, the recommended vaccinations are:

• Measles-Mumps-Rubella.

• Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis.

• Polio.

• Influenza.

The entry requirements for UK citizens travelling to Bali are:

• A visa - visa on arrival is valid for 30 days (if you purchase on arrival it will cost 500,000 IDR.

• A tourist tax payment which is approximately £8.

• Proof of a return ticket.

• A customer declaration form, which can be filled out online.

We’d recommend anything from 10 – 14 days in Bali, however if you are considering adding on time in Lombok, Sumba or Java you could easily spend more time.

If you have a British passport, you don’t need a visa for visits of up to 30 days.

Bali is one of those destinations that we recommend staying in a few different areas of the island to experience the lively beaches, stunning scenery and ancient culture. For a first visit we’d suggest combining a stay in the bohemian town of Ubud with somewhere like Seminyak, on the beach in the south. You could also consider exploring the highland around Munduk or less developed Sideman in the east.