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Holidays in Bali

Temples, rice terraces, monkeys and warm sea, at very good value. Here's what Bali is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

BEST FOR🏖️ Beach, 🏛️ Culture & history, 🧘 Relax & spa
NIGHTS AWAY10 to 14
BUDGET£
BEST MONTHSApr–Sep
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Bali at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 17 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
7 TO 8 HRS AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
INDONESIAN RUPIAH (RP)
ENTRY
VISA ON ARRIVAL (PAID)
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

Bali also charges a tourist levy, paid online. Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.

When to go

  1. JANRainy, quieter
  2. FEBRainy, quieter
  3. MARShowers, a good time to go
  4. APRDry, best time to go
  5. MAYDry, best time to go
  6. JUNDry, best time to go
  7. JULDry, busy, best time to go
  8. AUGDry, busy, best time to go
  9. SEPDry, best time to go
  10. OCTShowers, a good time to go
  11. NOVRainy, quieter
  12. DECRainy, busy, quieter

April to October is the dry season, with July and August busiest. November to March is the wet season, with heavy afternoon rain and high humidity, but it's still warm and cheaper outside Christmas.

Things to do with the family

TICKETED

Ubud Monkey Forest

Temples in the jungle full of cheeky monkeys. Keep hats and snacks out of reach.

TICKETED

Tegallalang rice terraces

Green terraces to walk through, with jungle swings for older children.

TICKETED

Waterbom Bali

A top water park in Kuta with slides for all ages.

FREE

Sanur Beach

Calm water inside a reef and a long beachside path, great for families.

TICKETED

Uluwatu Temple

A clifftop temple with a fire dance at sunset.

DAY TRIP

Nusa Penida

Snorkel with manta rays and see dramatic cliffs by boat.

Bali: common questions

Is Bali good for a family holiday?

Yes. It's warm, welcoming and good value, with villas that have private pools. Traffic is slow, so don't try to see too much from one base.

How many nights do you need?

Ten to fourteen nights, split between Ubud for culture and Sanur or Nusa Dua for the beach.

Do UK families need a visa?

Yes, British passport holders need a visa on arrival, which you can buy online before you fly or at the airport, plus a tourist levy. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.

Which area is best for children?

Sanur and Nusa Dua have the calmest beaches. Seminyak and Kuta are busier, with big waves and nightlife.

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