{"id":66911,"date":"2026-06-16T10:01:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T02:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=66911"},"modified":"2026-06-19T19:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:10:27","slug":"things-to-do-in-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/things-to-do-in-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"39 Best Things To Do In Bali (2026): Islands & Temples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bali’s under 3 hours from Singapore, so here’s how to spend the days you’ve got.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ask 10 people about Bali, and you’ll get 10 different trips. The trick isn’t finding things to do, it’s picking the right ones for your handful of days and timing them so you’re not stuck in traffic or shoulder-to-shoulder for a photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide sorts the best things to do in Bali by zone, the two day-trips worth the early start, and how to keep you from splurging your well-earned holiday money on extra fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Highlights<\/strong><\/th>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Flight Duration<\/strong><\/td>Under 3 hours’ flight from Singapore<\/td><\/tr>
Best time to go<\/strong><\/td>Apr\u2013Oct (dry season); Apr\u2013May and Sep\u2013Oct for fewer crowds<\/td><\/tr>
How long you need<\/strong><\/td>5\u20137 days covers mainland Bali plus one island day-trip<\/td><\/tr>
Getting around<\/strong><\/td>Scooter (from ~70,000 IDR\/~S$5 a day), Grab\/Gojek, or a hired driver<\/td><\/tr>
Don’t miss<\/strong><\/td>A Nusa Penida day-trip, Mount Batur sunrise, Uluwatu Temple at sunset<\/td><\/tr>
Before you land<\/strong><\/td>Pay the 150,000 IDR (~S$11) tourist levy via the official Love Bali app<\/td><\/tr>
Pay smart<\/strong><\/td>Tap YouTrip<\/a> for 0% FX fees in IDR; first S$400\/month of ATM cash is free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Top Things To Do In Bali At A Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Experience<\/strong><\/th>Best for<\/strong><\/th>Rough cost<\/strong><\/th>Time needed<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Nusa Penida day-trip<\/td>Dramatic cliffs and beaches<\/td>Boat ~150,000\u2013250,000 IDR (~S$11\u201318) each way<\/td>Full day<\/td><\/tr>
Mount Batur sunrise hike<\/td>Sunrise above the clouds<\/td>From ~400,000 IDR (~S$29) per person<\/td>Pre-dawn half day<\/td><\/tr>
Uluwatu Temple<\/td>Clifftop sunset and Kecak dance<\/td>From ~50,000 IDR (~S$4) entry<\/td>2\u20133 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Tegalalang Rice Terraces<\/td>Photos and a hillside coffee<\/td>~25,000 IDR (~S$2) entry<\/td>1\u20132 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Nusa Ceningan<\/td>Quiet beach clubs and swings<\/td>Free to small fees<\/td>Half to full day<\/td><\/tr>
Beach clubs and caf\u00e9s<\/td>Sunsets, brunch and pool days<\/td>Free entry to day-bed minimums<\/td>A few hours each<\/td><\/tr>
Iconic temples<\/td>Sunsets, photos and culture<\/td>75,000\u2013100,000 IDR (~S$5\u20137) each<\/td>1\u20132 hours each<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Table Of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Best Time To Visit Bali<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. How Many Days Do You Need In Bali?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Getting Around Bali<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. How Much Does A Bali Trip Cost?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Things To Do In South Bali<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Bali’s Best Beach Clubs And Caf\u00e9s<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Bali At Night<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Central Bali: Rice Terraces, Waterfalls And A Volcano Sunrise<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Bali’s Most Iconic Temples<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Day Trip: Nusa Penida<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Day Trip: Nusa Ceningan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Where To Escape The Crowds<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Best Of Bali By Who You’re Travelling With<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Common Bali Scams (And How To Dodge Them)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Paying In Bali<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Bali FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Best Time To Visit Bali<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    The best time to visit Bali is the dry season, roughly April to October,<\/strong> with April\u2013May<\/strong> and September\u2013October <\/strong>hitting the sweet spot of good weather and thinner crowds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The wet season (November to March)<\/strong> brings shorter, heavier downpours and, surprisingly, some of the biggest crowds of the year over the Christmas\u2013New Year stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Two things worth knowing if photos are the goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n