Discover Bali
Temples on sea cliffs, active volcanoes, a thousand years of rice terraces and a living Hindu culture. The island, place by place.
Welcome to Bali
An island that is still a world of its own
Bali is a small island, about 150 kilometers from east to west, yet it holds two active volcanoes, crater lakes, rainforest, coral reefs and more temples than anyone has managed to count. It is the only island in the world's largest Muslim-majority country where Hinduism is the faith of most people, and that faith is not a museum piece. It is the offering on the shop step every morning, the gamelan rehearsing in the village hall at night, the road closed for a procession.
This guide is about understanding the island, not just ticking it off. Every temple, beach, waterfall and village here comes with its story, the practical details that matter and a map to find it. Start anywhere.
Choose your Bali
Temples and beaches, fire mountains and waterfalls, terraces, forests and the islands offshore.
Bali's most visited highlights
South BaliUluwatu Temple
Central BaliTirta Empul
Central BaliMount Batur
North BaliSekumpul Waterfall
Central BaliJatiluwih Rice Terraces
Nusa IslandsKelingking Beach
South BaliMelasti Beach
Central BaliTegallalang Rice Terraces
Suluban Beach
Areas & towns
Central BaliUbud
South BaliUluwatu
South BaliCanggu
South BaliPererenan
South BaliNusa Dua
South BaliSanur
South BaliSeminyak
South BaliKuta
South BaliJimbaran
Central BaliKintamani
East BaliSidemen
East BaliAmed
North BaliLovina
North BaliMunduk
West BaliTabanan
Central BaliBedugul
The faith of the island
Gods and guardians, Barong and Rangda, meru towers and holy water. How Balinese Hinduism works, and what its symbols mean.
Explore religion
Plan your trip
Flights and visas, SIM cards, Gojek and Grab, money, health and staying safe.
All travel tipsGetting to Bali
Flying into Ngurah Rai, or arriving overland by ferry from Java and Lombok
Read the guide 02Visa and Entry Rules
Visa on arrival, the Bali tourist levy and the All Indonesia arrival card
Read the guide 03Arriving at Bali Airport
From immigration to your first ride: what happens after you land at DPS
Read the guide 04Getting Around Bali
Ride-hailing apps, drivers, taxis and scooters on Bali's busy roads
Read the guide 05SIM Cards and Internet
Staying connected in Bali: local SIMs, eSIMs, phone registration and wifi
Read the guide 06Money and Payments
Rupiah, ATMs, money changers and paying cashless in Bali
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