Bali is such a beautiful island with a lot to offer. Whether you’re into nature, adventure, culture or simply relaxing.
In this blog we’ll be providing you the most important and realistic information you need to know and what to expect. Even if you’ve been to Bali before, there might still be some useful information to get. Not everyone has the same experience travel to Bali, some even had disappointing ones or think that Bali is overrated. But let’s just say; when people say they don’t like Bali, they’ve probably done it wrong. 😉
Of course you will be experiencing the island yourself, but being prepared and informed before you go, might save you some time and frustration. Thank us later!
I have been coming here for many many years and I’ve experienced the island in the times when Bali wasn’t as busy as it is now. The island has definitely changed rapidly over the years, but for me this island will forever be a great place to be!
My family lives in Jakarta and Bali, therefore Bali has always been the place we all come together. It’s an ideal island to relax and unwind, with tons of nice accommodations to choose from. Personally, I love to do a combination of renting private villas and booking a nice hotel, since most of the time we love to hop around from one area to another.
Let’s start with the main things you need to know before you go, or things to consider if you haven’t already booked your tickets:
Rain or Wet season: does it matter?
Dry season (April-October) is a more pleasant to visit, especially of you’re expecting sunny and tropical vibes.
Coming in wet season (November-March) means that you can expect short and heavy rain or even all-day cloudy and rainy days. Especially the most recent wet season (2024/2025) was a very very wet one where a lot of flooding happened and nature went a little crazy sometimes with trees falling down causing unfortunate situations. But normally, wet season is not this extreme and accommodation might offer more discount. The island won’t be as crowded and the rice terraces and jungle will be very green and lush. The downsides might be the risks of flooding which always means impossible traffic, muddy trails which can make a hiking adventure more challenging or if you have a boat trip planned the sea can be really rough which causes delays or very uncomfortable boat rides.
So if you don’t mind the rain, or don’t have adventurous activities in mind, wet season can still be a great time to visit.
Plan your trip wisely!
Why? Traffic in Bali can be horrible. Because of rapid urban development; more and more businesses and residents settle in certain areas. The road infrastructure hasn’t kept pace with the huge increase of traffic volume, and Bali roads are quite narrow and not designed to handle the current traffic. Also cultural events can cause traffic diversions and road closures, which always means very challenging traffic situations.
Since you can’t completely avoid the heavy traffic or the hassle, this checklist will be useful to make the most of your Bali trip and avoid frustrations or feeling disappointed by the chaos and craziness of the island:
Come prepared
There are some things you can do to avoid getting sick in Bali. First of all; let you body adjust to the food and the climate. It might not feel like a necessary thing to do because you’re feeling good and healthy. But sometimes a sudden change of climate or diet can cause stress to your body and that can weaken your immune system without you even realizing it. What else can you do to lower the risks of getting sick: always bring mosquito reppelent, always wear sunscreen (if you can, bring your own because sunscreen is more expensive in Bali) and please don’t ever drink tapwater!
If you want to read more about what to do when you get sick in Bali, read our blog “Sick in Bali“.
