Why go to Bali? The 10 good reasons to go Bali
Traditional dances
Don't miss at least one traditional dance performance.
Peacefulness and balance
The Balinese are lovers of peace and harmony, which can be felt on site
A living tradition
Temples and daily offerings testify to the link between the Balinese and the gods and nature.
The water sports paradise
Surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing... You won't be bored!
Landscapes on show
With its shimmering nature and warm, humid climate, the island has been spoiled.
A tasty gastronomy
A must-try! And why not learn about the local cuisine by taking a course?
Handicrafts on the surface of the skin
Bali is known all over the world for its wonderful handicrafts
Wellness holidays
Between wild nature and heavenly beaches, Bali invites you to relax
The omnipresent sea
With its turquoise blue color, it's waiting for you; especially for surf lovers!
The diversity of nature
An underwater fauna, but not only, and a flora that will never cease to amaze you.
What to visit Bali?
Interview: My Bali
With Marie-Charlotte Amblard
Marie-Charlotte has been travelling to various countries for several years now for the Petit Futé. In Bali, she likes to discover the seabed by snorkeling or scuba diving, to walk in the rice fields, to take a yoga class with a view on the valley, to learn how to cook or to enjoy the nightlife of some of the tourist spots of the island.
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Bali
Timetable
As for the hours, most of the temples are open every day, with times that are approximately between 7am and 6pm - that is, sunrise/sunset.
To be booked
For excursions such as walks, guided tours or sports excursions, we advise you to book a few days in advance. For the rest, it is not necessarily necessary.
Main events
The Indonesian calendar has many holidays as we do
If Bali is an island with a Hindu majority, Indonesia remains the largest Muslim country in the world. Thus, the rhythm of the country is somewhat disturbed during Ramadan
Beware, in Bali, the day of "nyepi" ("the day of silence"), in March, everything is closed. It is a Hindu holiday (New Year) during which no one works. Even the airport is closed on this day for total respect of the most sacred day. There is no electricity, and you can't leave your house. It is a day of prayer. The New Year is called in Indonesian " Tahun Baru ". It is also a public holiday
The religious events are countless and often beautiful. For the exact dates of local events, get the Calendar of Events, available at all tourist offices and the Indonesian embassy in Paris, or consult the Jakarta Post, the Bali Post or Hello Bali. Here are some festivities
- in April: Easter Friday and Sunday; anniversary of the birth of the prophet Mohammed
- in May: anniversary of the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha
- august 17: Independence Day
and also: Christmas Day and New Year's Day (January1st ) are holidays as well as August 15th (Saint Mary, Assumption)
Smokers
Smoking is prohibited in most public places and should be avoided in temples.
Tourist traps
All the coffee monkeys, the Kopi luwak, are in captivity. It will be impossible to see them in the wild.
What's very local
In the temples, we wear the sarong. This garment is the centerpiece of traditional Balinese dress. It is a rectangular fabric put around the waist, at least one meter wide, which will be essential for you to visit the temples.
