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Lonely PlanetJul 9

9 tips for visiting Bali on a budget

It’s not hard to enjoy the hugely popular island of Bali on a budget. Here’s how.

Known for Hindu temples and hip hotels.

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UluwatuNeighborhoodKnown for Hindu temples and hip hotels.
SanurNeighborhoodLow-key beach resort with great snorkeling.
CangguNeighborhoodArea on the southern coast with good-value accommodation.
GojekPlaceIndonesian rideshare app with generally lower rates.
GrabPlaceRideshare app useful for short distances.
LovinaNeighborhoodLaid-back area with black sands and waterfalls.
Handara GateSight
KutaNeighborhood
SeminyakNeighborhood

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 2

The Best Things to Do in Bali, the Island of the Gods

Temples, gardens, Old World monkeys, and surfing beaches all combine to keep the curious satisfied in Bali.

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Pura Taman Pecampuhan SalaSightWater temple in Bangli, locals come for purification rituals
Melasti BeachSightIts calm, turquoise waters are ideal for swimming, and there is usually a lifeguard on duty, making it a popular spot…
Aling-Aling WaterfallSightAling Aling and the surrounding Secret Garden of Sambangan offer one of North Bali’s most rewarding waterfall…
Sababay WineryPlaceWomen-owned, fair-trade winemaker offering tours and tastings
Tibumana WaterfallSightPhotogenic waterfall with a curtain-like cascade
Desa Potato HeadHotelHub for food, drink, and design in Seminyak
John Hardy Ubud Workshop & ShowroomPlaceLet’s start with scale.
Jatiluwih Rice TerracesSightEmerald-green landscape offering a reprieve from humidity
Suluban BeachSightWest-facing beach in Uluwatu, a haven for surfers
Campuhan Ridge WalkTrailScenic and tranquil walking path with views of rice fields
Pura Ulun Danu BratanSight17th-century temple set against mountains and Lake Bratan
Nyang Nyang BeachSightSecluded beach in Uluwatu with white sands and cliffs
Gunung Kawi TampaksiringSight11th-century complex of courtyards and cliff-carved shrines
Sukawati Art MarketMarketCheaper and quieter alternative to Ubud Market
Banyu Wana Amertha WaterfallSightLesser-known waterfall in Northern Bali, hard to get to
Mount BaturSightVolcanic marvel with Bali’s largest crater lake
Pura Lempuyang LuhurPlace of worshipSacred seven-temple complex known for the Gateway to Heaven
Tukad Cepung WaterfallSightPhotogenic waterfall inside a dark circular canyon wall
Ubud Monkey ForestNature reserveMandala Suci Wenara Wana, also known as Ubud Monkey Forest, is a sanctuary located in Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali,…
Beji Guwang Hidden CanyonAttractionCanyon with a river and natural pools
Menjangan IslandSight"Menjangan" in Balinese and Indonesian means "Deer".
Tegalalang Rice TerraceSightIconic rice terraces with stunning views
Uluwatu TemplePlace of worshipIt is the only Balinese sea temple that is also one of the nine directional temples.
Tirta EmpulPlace of worshipThe temple compound consists of a petirtaan or bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese…
Banyumala Twin WaterfallsSightTucked deep in the lush North Bali highlands are the Banyumala Twin Waterfalls, a mighty pair of 11-story-tall falls…
Pantai MelastiSight1.2-mile stretch of coastline with soft white sand
Aling AlingSightWaterfall experience with lush jungle scenery
Secret Garden of SambanganSightConnects four waterfalls: Kroya, Kembar, Pucuk, and Aling Aling
Bukit PeninsulaNeighborhoodIt is traditionally considered to be the entire area south of Jimbaran beach.
UluwatuNeighborhoodIt is home to the Uluwatu Temple.
KroyaSightAs of mid 2023, it was inhabited by 119,953 people, and has the total area of 61.68 km2.
John Hardy Kapal Bamboo Boutique & WorkshopPlaceBoutique and workshop for artisan-crafted jewelry
SanurNeighborhood
KembarSight
PucukSight

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