How to Travel to Bali

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Schedule your trip between April and September to avoid rainy weather.. Avoid visiting in August or late December if you want cheaper rates.. Steer clear of southern Bali if you dislike crowds.

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Schedule your trip between April and September to avoid rainy weather.

Step 1

Schedule your trip between April and September to avoid rainy weather.

2

Avoid visiting in August or late December if you want cheaper rates.

Step 2

Avoid visiting in August or late December if you want cheaper rates.

3

Steer clear of southern Bali if you dislike crowds.

Step 3

Steer clear of southern Bali if you dislike crowds.

4

Learn some Balinese and Indonesian if you will be staying in rural areas.

Step 4

Learn some Balinese and Indonesian if you will be staying in rural areas.

5

Book a place to stay for at least your first few nights in Bali.

Step 5

Book a place to stay for at least your first few nights in Bali.

6

Apply for a travel passport if you don't have one.

Step 6

Apply for a travel passport if you don't have one.

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Renew your passport if it will expire within 6 months of your arrival in Bali.

Step 7

Renew your passport if it will expire within 6 months of your arrival in Bali.

8

Check to see if you qualify for free 30-day entry.

Step 8

Check to see if you qualify for free 30-day entry.

9

Plan to get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) if you want to stay between 30 and 60 days.

Step 9

Plan to get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) if you want to stay between 30 and 60 days.

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Apply for a Social-Culture Visa if you are studying or visiting family.

Step 10

Apply for a Social-Culture Visa if you are studying or visiting family.

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Convert at least $200-300 USD ($170-255 EU) into Indonesian rupiah.

Step 11

Convert at least $200-300 USD ($170-255 EU) into Indonesian rupiah.

12

Bring enough of any necessary medications to last through your trip.

Step 12

Bring enough of any necessary medications to last through your trip.

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Check that you are up to date on your immunizations.

Step 13

Check that you are up to date on your immunizations.

14

Buy a plug adapter if your electronics have flat-pronged plugs.

Step 14

Buy a plug adapter if your electronics have flat-pronged plugs.

15

Bring cotton and linen clothing for hot weather.

Step 15

Bring cotton and linen clothing for hot weather.

16

Pack socks and lightweight layers for fending off evening mosquitoes.

Step 16

Pack socks and lightweight layers for fending off evening mosquitoes.

17

Get a money belt for storing your cash, cards and passport.

Step 17

Get a money belt for storing your cash, cards and passport.

18

Pack a sarong and sash for visiting holy sites.

Step 18

Pack a sarong and sash for visiting holy sites.

19

Compare prices for different airlines and cities.

Step 19

Compare prices for different airlines and cities.

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Check flight prices at several different times throughout the day.

Step 20

Check flight prices at several different times throughout the day.

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Join a travel website that will notify you when certain flights drop in price.

Step 21

Join a travel website that will notify you when certain flights drop in price.

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Book your flight 6 weeks in advance if you don't find a good deal earlier.

Step 22

Book your flight 6 weeks in advance if you don't find a good deal earlier.

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Check the price of your flight again within 24 hours of booking.

Step 23

Check the price of your flight again within 24 hours of booking.

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