About Bali

Famously known for Mola Mola, Bali dive sites appeal from beginners to the highly experienced divers.

  • Bali

    Bali Island has been largely known as a first rate tourist destination. It continuously gains preference of tourists coming from different countries. The island’s natural beauty, friendly folks and rich cultural attractions never fail to fascinate visitors from all over the world. Surfing and diving certainly top the list of the activities to hype up your holiday. You may have to balance the itinerary with white-water rafting in Ubud area, sport fishing in the east coast, enjoying panoramic beauty of mountains and lakes or just lazing around the beach.

    As a result of the tourist influx, hotel and resorts of vast range swiftly rose in Bali to cater the ever increasing number of visitors who want to experience “Land of the Gods” themselves. If you have not been to Bali, now might prove to be your time to gear up and join the rest of them in the actions Bali offer.

  • Getting to Bali & around

    From Singapore, Singapore Airlines, Jetstar and Air Asia have several flights going to Bali.

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    The following table lists down the estimated flights arrival into Bali. For more accurate timing and rates between Bali and the country of origin, you may visit https://wego.com/.

    Bali arrival flights
    Malaysia Airlines, MH,
    Air Asia, AK from Kuala Lumpur
    Malaysia Airlines, MH from
    Malaysia Airlines, MH from
    Air Asia, AK from
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    Air Asia,
    Malaysia Airlines,
    Malaysia Airlines, MH

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    All diver and non-diver package are inclusive of land transfer.

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    All diver and non-diver package are inclusive of sea transfer.

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  • Useful Information

  • Weather

    Bali is in the tropics situated in the region of 6 degrees south of the equator. It only means that the sun comes up at six in the morning and sets at six in the evening nearly all of the year. The temperature disparity is very insignificant, and Bali has got only wet and dry seasons.

    Typically, wet season is from September to February while dry season is from March to October. Although the distinction is subsidiary, during the peak of wet season, 30-minute to an hour heavy shower in the afternoon may be observed.

  • Currency

    The currency used locally is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

    Bali prices may be given in three different currencies. Prices in U.S. dollars are most common, particularly away from the budget sector. Euros are sometimes used, specifically at European establishments. Lower-end places are usually (but not always) priced in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

    For credit card payments, the amount in the currency you agreed to when making the booking is converted to Indonesian Rupiah on the day you pay and your account is charged with that amount of Rupiah. Credit card transactions are only allowed in Indonesian currency by law.

    There are no additional charges or conversion rates for cash payment.

  • Useful Language

    There are relatively numerous languages which are abounding and adaptable. Thus as far as the Bali languages are concerned, the Indonesian and Balinese are the most essential ones. Balinese is the language that is extensively spoken by the local residents in Bali.

    There is a modern adaptation of the Bali language that is generally used these days. There are a small number of bi-lingual and tri-lingual group of people in Bali. Consequently, they use not only one adaptation of the Balinese language as they speak. These are what they called specialties of the Bali language.

  • Electricity

    Electricity is supplied at 220V 50Hz. Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 “Schukostecker” or “Schuko” or the compatible, but non-grounded, CEE-7/16 “Europlug” types. American and Canadian travellers should pack a voltage-changing adapter for these outlets if they plan to use North American electrical equipment (although a lot of electronics with power adapters will work on 220 volts, check your equipment first).

  • Time

    Bali is in the UTC+8 time zone (known in Indonesia as WITA, Waktu Indonesia Tengah), same as Western Australia, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and 1 hour ahead of Jakarta.

  • Telecommunications

    Do check with your cellular operator back home if they have roaming capacity in Bali.

  • Immigration

    Visitors taking flights to Bali from a point of origin outside Indonesia will be clearing customs and immigration at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport and may require to purchase a visa on arrival (VOA).

    As of 3 July 2014, the only type of visa on arrival available is US$35.00 for 30 days. This may be extended later at the local Immigration office for a further once only period of up to 30 days. (The previous 7 day visa on arrival is no longer available).

    The following nationals do not require visa – Brunei,Chile,Ecuador,Hong Kong SAR,Macao SAR,Malaysia,Morocco,Peru,Philippines,Singapore,Thailand,Vietnam.

    Exact change in dollars is recommended, although a selection of other major currencies including rupiah are accepted, and any change will usually be given in rupiah. Credit cards are accepted in Bali (but don’t count on the service working).

    In April 2014, Angkasa Pura, the government body operating the airports in Indonesia increased the airport exit tax from 150.000 to 200.000 IDR.

    For the latest news on Indonesian immigration rules, please visit imigrasi.go.id .

  • Useful Contacts

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    +65 6536 6532

    Emergency Service Numbers:

    118 – Ambulance
    110 – Police
    +62 361 754599 or 763753 – Tourist Police

    Hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER)

    RS Umum Sanglah, Jl Kesehatan 1, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 243307, 227911, 225483, 265064
    RS Umum Badung, Jl Raya Kapal Mengwi, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 7421880
    RS Umum Dharma Usadha, Jl Jend Sudirman 50, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 227560, 233786, 233787
    RS Umum Manuaba, Jl HOS Cokroaminoto 28, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 426393, 226393
    RS Umum Surya Husadha [52], Jl Pulau Serangan 1-3, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 233787
    RS Umum Wangaya, Jl RA Kartini 133, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 222141.

  • Bali Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the weather like in Bali?

    Bali is in the tropics situated in the region of 6 degrees south of the equator. It only means that the sun comes up at six in the morning and sets at six in the evening nearly all of the year. The temperature disparity is very insignificant, and Bali has got wet season from September to February and dry season from March to October.

    What is the currency in Bali?

    Rupiah is Bali’s currency. Rupiah comes in coins and there seems to be limited amount of small money and change maybe not easy to get ahold of at times.

    What is an ideal clothing to wear in Bali?

    Light clothing is recommended to be worn while staying in Bali. The weather condition is generally in the late warm hence comfortable outfits are appropriate.