Bali

Sights

• Tegallalang Rice Terraces – Green terraces north of Ubud – loveliest early in the morning.
• Tanah Lot – A temple on a rock in the sea, famous at sunset.
• Uluwatu Temple – A clifftop temple with Kecak dance in the evening; mind the monkeys.
• Ubud – Crafts, a palace and yoga in the heart of the island.
• Ubud Monkey Forest – A forest temple with hundreds of macaques – hold on to your sunglasses.
• Tirta Empul – A water temple with holy springs for ritual bathing.

Food & nightlife

• Nasi goreng and mie goreng – Fried rice or noodles – available everywhere.
• Babi Guling – Suckling pig, the Balinese speciality for meat lovers.
• Warungs – Small family eateries with simple, fresh dishes.
• Beach bars in Seminyak – Beanbags on the sand and sunset over the sea.

Day trips

• Mount Batur – A night climb up the volcano for sunrise.
• Nusa Penida – By speedboat to cliffs and bays like Kelingking.
• Sidemen – A quiet valley with rice fields and weaving villages.

Good to know

When to go

May–September

Getting around

Little public transport: hire a driver for the day, use ride apps or a scooter. Traffic drives on the left.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

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