Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has written an open letter to foreign tourists visiting the province. In the letter and accompanying video message, Governor Koster has thanked tourists for paying the Bali Tourism Tax Levy and called for more cooperation with the policy. The update comes as Bali enters the peak travel season, when upwards of 60,000 people will arrive on the island each...
Tourists traveling to Bali quite rightly want to be off the plane and into their accommodation as quickly as possible. Here, we are all too aware that over the peak travel season, encountering queues at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is an all too common occurrence, which is why we are on a mission to help keep travelers moving with ease. Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai...
It has been three years since Bali published its list of Do’s and Don’ts for travelers. The list of acceptable behavior from visitors was hoped to set a new precedent for tourists, admitting a rise in unruly and disrespectful behavior. As the island is expecting to welcome a record-breaking number of tourists in 2026, the majority of whom are visiting for the first time, we thought it was a good...
In the grand scheme of things, Bali is one of the most affordable and accessible travel destinations in the world. That being said, it is a destination that can secretly become expensive very quickly, and we’re not talking about the temptations of exploring Uluwatu’s gorgeous shopping boutiques. From restaurant taxes to destination entry fees, to attraction tickets and visa costs, here, we thought...
Just as it seems that everything is getting more expensive, some things in Bali are about to stay the same for just a little while longer. With energy prices rising, along with the cost of living and the cost of travel in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, every little helps when it comes to budget-friendly travel in Bali. The planned increase in entry fees for the...
Bali, one of the world’s most sought-after travel destinations, is contemplating the implementation of a pay-per-destination fee system for tourists visiting popular attractions. This proposal, aimed at supporting the island’s sustainability efforts, follows the success of existing entrance fees introduced at locations like Kintamani and Nusa Penida. As Bali continues to face...
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