Between its beautiful sandy beaches, its turquoise waters, its spectacular seabed suitable for scuba diving, its famous surf spots like those of Kuta Beach or Padang Padang, its festive evenings like those of Seminyak or the Gili Islands, its preserved nature, its rice fields and its volcano which you can try to climb to watch the sunrise, its charming hotels with all comforts and low prices, Bali, this paradise island of the Indian Ocean andIndonesia, has something to please all travelers wishing to get off the beaten track. A jewel set to perfection, the island of Bali is also very interesting culturally. It is not nicknamed "the island of the Gods" by chance... Because of Hinduism and its ancestral beliefs, it has a very rich cultural heritage of which the many temples, traditional villages like Ubud with its famous crafts and the large number of festivities are direct evidence. It is therefore difficult not to find happiness in discovering this Indonesian island by trekking, renting a scooter or with a driver, whatever your travel desires, and being equipped with the tourist guide of Bali to find your route, the Balinese magic is almost guaranteed!

When to go Bali ?

The high season in Bali is from July to August, during the dry season, and the low season is from October to April, during the wet season. The best time to go to Bali is during the dry season but from May to October. Indeed, Bali is the favorite destination of Australians in Asia and they go there in numbers from Christmas to the end of January; in summer, it is the European tourists who land. That's why May, June and September are the best months to discover Bali quietly, far from the crowd of tourists.

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Bali is a small, rugged but densely populated island, with roads running the length and breadth of the island and easy to get around. Nevertheless, traffic is rarely smooth and you cannot drive fast, as the roads go through villages: the average speed is therefore generally limited to 30 km/h. The ideal way to avoid having to drive for too long every day is to stay in a tourist site for 2 or 3 days, from which you will radiate out into the surrounding area before changing base to explore a different region. These considerations are especially valid if you decide to rent a car without a driver. If you come from France, one week is the minimum length of stay in Bali. In three weeks, you have a very good overview of the island. A longer stay allows you to combine a real relaxation with a more intensive immersion

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How to go alone

Well served, Bali is a generally safe destination, but it is necessary to pay attention to the road traffic, source of frequent accidents, and to take care of the food hygiene by drinking only bottled water, in order to avoid that the vacations turn short because of an ugly turista...

How to go on a tour

Most agencies and tour operators offer trips to Bali. It is a very popular tourist destination and the tours are multiple and diversified. It is possible to make tours that include all the pleasures of the beach, festive evenings, the discovery of different Balinese cultures but also its preserved nature and its rice terraces.

How to get around

In Bali, the transportation network is dense and the trips are fast because of the small size of this part of Indonesia; there are many cabs and minibuses. Another possibility is to rent a two-wheeler, bike or motorcycle, but be careful, the traffic is chaotic and dangerous if you are not used to it.

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Discover Bali! Discover its history, its unique geography, its climate... Learn more about its flora and fauna, its culture, from traditional dance to cinema, gastronomy and literature... If you're wondering what to bring back with you from your vacation, take a look at our dossier on the subject. And while you're planning your trip, take a look at our agenda! This section on discovery is also an opportunity to take an interest in the island's current issues, its population, religion and traditions... And don't miss our special report on surfing! It's packed with tips and advice on how to get the most out of surfing, whether you're a novice or an experienced surfer! All that's left for us to do is to wish you a wonderful read, which will take you straight to the island of Bali!

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The 12 keywords Bali

1. Canang

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Canang means "offerings". They punctuate the day, the week, the month, the year and the life of the Balinese. The daily offering to the gods punctuates the day (sunrise, zenith, sunset) while more important ceremonies mark the rites of passage of each individual (birth, marriage, death).

2. Dance

All Balinese children are initiated to traditional dance, and each village has its own troupes of dancers. These dancers give their art to the gods through performances held on important days. Tourists can observe all possible dance styles in Ubud, as the city concentrates the largest number of troupes

3. Durian

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The taste is as powerful as the smell is strong and the passion tenacious. They say you can't fall in love with the durian, but you do get hooked as you go along. The king fruit of Asia, the durian is a blessing for the grower, because it is the most expensive fruit and its harvest requires little work: you wait for it to fall!

4. Party

Synonymous with Kuta. Happy hours at sunset, open-air discos where DJs from all over the world come to mix, bars where beer flows freely, foam parties or live music concerts, there is something for everyone! Some tourists come to Bali only for the Kuta parties, which are famous worldwide

5. Flowers

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Beautiful tropical flowers are everywhere, perfuming the air with their sweet, sour or intoxicating scent, and delighting the eyes with their brilliant colours. Frangipani, ilang-ilang, jasmine, bougainvillea, orchid... We make offerings, necklaces, incense, for the pleasure of your sense of smell and even flower baths...

6. Seabed

Despite the immense damage to the coral reefs around the coast, Bali still has some magnificent diving and snorkeling sites. In turquoise water, we swim with fish of all shapes and colors (even fluorescent) evolving above corals just as surprising. Magical!

7. Kretek

The kretek, clove-flavoured cigarette, is one of the main aromas of Indonesia. It is the one that will greet you when you get off the plane, and it is also the one that will follow or precede you during your trip. Indonesia is obliged to import cloves to meet the national consumption

8. Losmen

"Losmen" means homestay. It is a Balinese-style guesthouse: a few rooms have been added to the family home and are rented to visitors for a modest fee. Often the courtyard of the house has a nice garden. Choosing this type of accommodation allows you to meet the local people

9. Macaque

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These clever animals live in all the forests of Bali, and if a temple is hidden there, they make their home knowing that men will feed them. Indeed, they are considered sacred and no one can risk letting them starve. You will meet many monkeys in Bali when visiting temples and forests

10. Mandi

This word means "to take a bath": except in some hotels, showers were quite rare a few years ago. The Balinese shower consists of a fresh water tank with a small container to drench yourself. Do not dive into the tub, but draw water from the container and spray your body

11. Pura

Pura means "temple". In Bali, apart from the countless temples, every village, every district, every building and every crossroads has a temple that receives offerings. The rice fields and cultivation areas also have temples. In short, if they are omnipresent, it is also because the spirits and gods are everywhere

12. Tawar

This is an exercise that you may not be used to, but you will have to practice it quickly on the spot. Bargaining concerns all prices, except those of hotels, restaurants and transportation, which have fixed prices. But don't nitpick too much! Keep smiling and don't raise your voice, be pleasant and negotiate!

You are from here, if...

You greet the Balinese, who are very polite. By learning the different greetings of the day and night - selamat pagi (morning), selamat siang (noon), selamat sore (afternoon), selamat malam (evening) and selamat tidur (night) - you will show your interest in the Balinese people and they will repay you

You should wear a sarong (a sarong-like cloth wrapped around the waist covering the legs) and a sash (a belt tied around the waist) in all temples and sacred places you visit, otherwise you may offend the sensibilities of the Balinese or simply not be allowed in

Above all, you do not trample the offerings that have just been made on the ground in front of the houses. Not to mention that you do not collect coral living in the sea, the latter has already suffered enough devastation and grows only a few inches per year ...

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