Exotic Bali - Singapore Airlines

In Bali, it’s a tropical climate makes it a year-round destination, but certain months offer better conditions depending on the activities you have planned.

Dry Season (April to October)

The dry season is generally the best time to visit Bali, with sunny weather and lower humidity, making it ideal for outdoor activities like surfing, snorkeling, and hiking. Temperatures range from 27°C to 32°C (81°F to 90°F) during the day, with cooler nights at around 23°C to 25°C (73°F to 77°F).

Wet Season (November to March)

Bali’s wet season sees more rain and higher humidity, but it’s also the time when the island’s landscapes are lush and green. Daytime temperatures are similar to the dry season, but heavy rainfall can disrupt outdoor plans. However, this season offers fewer crowds and lower accommodation rates. 

All Major Airports like Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bangalore have connections to Bali.

You can fly from many cities now, Refer to our Airline Portal, For Finding Connectivity:

https://portal.flamingotravels.co.in/flight

Also, you can club many countries, depends on the flight which you travelling. 

Eg. Singapore with Bali (along with cruise in Bali), Malaysia with Bali, Vietnam with Bali, Thailand with Bali. 

Baggage allowance is depending upon the flight which you travels. For domestic internal flight you can book your flight max. by 20 kgs check in and 7 kg cabin baggage. 

Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport offers a streamlined Visa on Arrival (VOA) process, allowing eligible travelers to obtain their visa conveniently upon entry into Indonesia.

Now you can also opt for visa from India online. For that you just need to submit Proper scanned passport copy, along with passport size studio click photo, hotel confirmation and also the return ticket. Visa will be received in 4 to 5 working days after your submission.

• Price: The cost for the Visa on Arrival is USD 35 per person (subject to change, so it’s advisable to check current rates).
• Eligible Nationalities: Nationals from over 60 countries, including the United States, Australia, and most European nations, can avail themselves of this service.
• Visa to be taken before you reach Bali: Who having British overseas passport holder, must to opt for visa before they travel to Bali. As no visa on arrival for them in Bali. 

Procedure for Visa on Arrival

1. Walk to the Counter: Upon disembarking, eligible travelers can proceed directly to the VOA counter located in the immigration hall.

2. Payment: Payment can be made in cash only. Ensure you   have the correct amount to expedite the process. Indian rupees is not acceptable. They also need to show up return ticket, hotel confirmation along with the payment. 

3. Receive Your Visa: Once the payment is made, travelers will receive their visa, which is valid for 30 days and can often be extended for an additional 30 days.

4. Bali Tourism Tax: Bali Tourism Tax is mandatory to be paid by every passengers travelling to Bali. USD 10 per person which is paid by passenger on own before 24 hrs of arrival to Bali The link for paying tax

https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/

5. Custom declaration form is also mandatory to be filled up by passenger on own before 24 hrs of your arrival to Bali. 

In Bali depends on what sightseeing you have taken in your package. Mostly it’s not that much walk. So all age group can travel as per there convenience.  

1. The vehicles we offer to individual travelers in Bali are on PVT basis. For groups we provide Coaches.

2. There are two types of transportation: 

1. Car at disposal for 12 hours doesnot goes to certain areas like (Lovina/Beisakhi/Lempuyang/Candidasa). 

2. Point to point basis so it’s just a pick up and drop no other place they will take you for any additional sightseeing. If you wish then it will be with an additional cost. 

Local Transportation: 

Taxis: Widely available in tourist areas like Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Canggu, Nusa Dua and Ubud. Ride-hailing apps like Go Jek.

Motorbike Rental: Renting a motorbike is a common way to explore the island, but experience is essential, and helmets are a must.

Car Rental: Tourists can rent cars, often with drivers who also act as guides.

Bicycle Rental: Ideal for exploring quieter areas like Ubud or the countryside.

Public Buses and Bemos: These are less commonly used by tourists but are budget-friendly for short distances.

Shuttle Services: Many hotels and tour companies offer shuttle services for their guests to popular tourist destinations and attractions.

Traditional Bemo: Bemos are small vans or mini busses used for public transportation in Bali. While they are less commonly used by tourists due to their limited routes and crowded conditions, they can be an option for budget travelers.

Walking: In some areas, such as Ubud or beachside promenades, walking is a pleasant way to get around and explore the surroundings.

It's important to consider factors like safety, convenience, and your preferences when choosing the mode of transportation in Bali. Additionally, traffic can be heavy in certain areas, particularly during peak tourist seasons, so plan your transportation accordingly.

The drivers in Bali works for 12 hours from the time you have started the coach or you have called driver to hotel for your pick up. If it is exceed beyond 12 hours then they will be paid extra for particular hours.

Villa stays:

• Villas are like home. They provide us all facilities in the room. Some villas provide kitchen facilities to cook and also to heat the food in microwave.
• There are different types of villas like pool villa, garden villa, Valley Pool villa, river front pool villa, plunge pool villa, Jacuzzi villa
• There are 1 – 2 – 3 bedroom villa. In some areas it goes till 5 bedroom villa. This can be garden villa or Pool villa. But if you book more than 1 bedroom villa than the pool in the room will be common. Depends on hotel to hotel how many extra bed is possible in the villa. 
• Plunge pool, Pool villa & Jacuzzi pool villas are different. 
• It is not necessary all the room size of same villa category can be of same size and also same location. 
• In 2 – 3 – 4 bedroom villa there is a possibility for having 1 king bed and 1 room twin bed. Also depends in this villa there can be 2 bathroom or may be 1 bathroom between 2 bedroom villa and 2 bathroom between 3 bedroom villa. 
• Jacuzzi Villa & Plunge pool villa are not same like pool villa. Jacuzzi is for 2 people sitting in a tube and Plunge pool is you can dip your leg till knee. You cannot swim in plunge pool villa. But in Pool villa you can defiantly you can swim. 
• Floating breakfast is possible in only and only Pool villa not in any other villa.  Mini bar is chargeable. Tea / Coffee is always complimentary. Wi-fi is complimentary in every part of villa. 
• If there is a group booking in villa. Always make sure villas are not located next door to each other it’s quite far from each other. So while taking booking always tell that for villas it will be quite far from each other. 
• Many villa does not provide buggy inside the hotel to reach to you villa or restaurant or any extra amenities in in resort. For that you need to walk and go. Some do provide buggy in the villa. 
• Some resort are on hilly area so there are many staircase for the guest to come up and go down. Kindly suggest the villa depending on the age group which you book. 

Hotel Stays:

• Hotels stays offer bed and breakfast.
• Hotel rooms also have different view e.g. Garden view, pool view, valley view, river view, ocean view, partial ocean / sea view, city view, etc..
• There is a possibility that the lowest category of room also have different view but not necessary they have same cost. 
• When you do a booking guest will be offered rates for lowest room, but if they ask for any particular category than have to quote the rates accordingly.
• In Hotel rooms some having balcony and some hotel does not have it, similarly some category room having balcony some not having balcony.
• Balcony also have different size in some it’s just for 2 people to stand and in some you will be offered a chair / sofa and some also having bath tub in balcony facing any good view of the hotel. 
• Majority hotels provide only American continental breakfast. Indian / veg breakfast is always on request. White bread in Bali is egg less. 
• Floating breakfast is not possible when you stay in hotel room. Mini bar is chargeable. Tea / Coffee is complimentary.  Wi-fi is complimentary in all hotel and every area of the hotel (except if you go for a walk on the beach)

• Yes, you can carry international credit card in Bali, but as we know Bali is a very poor country many shops, spa center, restaurants, night clubs, grocery shop don’t use credit card machine so it’s better to carry cash more than card along with you when you travel. 

• No, you have to follow the timings as per the designated itinerary. If any changes last minute that will not be acceptable. Guest can only change the time before 6 to 8 hours of the tour. 
• You have to abide by timings for booked attractions & transfers. 
• You will get a driver come guide sometimes they don’t know English so you have to be on time and also follow the instruction which he gives to guest before starting tour. 
• If you book meals in advance than you have follow the time which is given by restaurant. 

• The sightseeing which pre booked tickets and other services are will be provided by the driver and the local DMC with whom you have booked it.
• For additional sightseeing it very easy for you to just step to the attraction and you can get the tickets easily.
• Some sightseeing having a time slot so always have to follow that if you miss the slot than the money will not be adjusted to any other slot unless if it’s a genuine reason. 
• Spa has to be pre booked if you wish to have inside the resort or hotel. Outside spa center also have to check time slot. 
• For Nusa Penida, Gili Trawangan Island need to catch ferry. So have to follow time slot otherwise it cannot be shifted to other time, have to purchase new ticket for the same. 
• Some places you have to walk on uneven road (Nusa Penida, Water sport, etc.) and also in jungle, have to climb up the stairs (Water rafting, Bali swing, etc.). So please suggest sightseeing as per the age group and also ask for some medical issue then avoid giving such sightseeing. 

You can check with your current network provider, and purchase an international plan with data usage, Or you can also buy a local sim card at the airport or outside the airport. They have good schemes going on every time. Suggest to buy only DATA card not the calling card. 

• Now a day’s local currency is available in any forex counter in India. Also you can exchange the money at airport or outside airport. 
• The currency acceptable in Bali are USD, AUD, NZD, EUR, GBP, CAD, and JYP.
• Indian currency is not acceptable in Bali. If you go to any money exchange counter in Bali to convert Indian rupees they will not accept it. 
• If you go for shopping than only and only Local currency is acceptable, not the currency which are mentioned above

• Yes, it is easily available in Bali. Now a day’s many Indian Restaurants are opened in all the Areas of Bali. 
• Even now they understand Jain food also (onion, potato & Garlic) if any other demand have to be very specific in restaurants. 
• Local Veg food is also easily available. 
• The do provide all bakery items like bread, cake, etc.. veg without egg so for Indian market and specially for Jain clients is easily  to survive in Bali. 

Tap water is not safe to drink in Bali. So we provide water during the tour and if they need more than they can purchase it on own. 

Ubud : Known as the cultural hub of Bali, Ubud is surrounded by rice paddies, temples, and artisanal markets. Visitors can explore the Ubud Palace, watch traditional Legong Dance performances, or visit nearby attractions like the Tegallalang Rice Terraces.

Kuta : A lively tourist hotspot known for its beaches, nightlife, and surfing, Kuta attracts a younger crowd looking for fun and affordable accommodations. It’s also close to the international airport, making it a convenient first stop for travelers.

Seminyak : Just north of Kuta, Seminyak offers a more upscale experience, with luxury resorts, world-class dining, and high-end shopping. Its beach clubs and fine dining restaurants, such asLa Lucciola and Ku De Ta, are famous among international visitors.

Jimbaran: This quiet fishing village is known for its fresh seafood restaurants along Jimbaran Beach. The beach is also ideal for evening strolls and sunset views. Nearby, Ayana Resort offers the famous Rock Bar, a must-visit for sunset cocktails.

Nusa Dua: A tranquil area on Bali’s southern peninsula, Nusa Dua is known for its luxury resorts, pristine beaches, and exclusive vibe. The area is ideal for travelers seeking a more peaceful and relaxing environment.

Uluwatu: A favorite destination for surfing and cliffside views, Uluwatu boasts Bali’s most spectacular sea temple and a laid-back vibe. Visitors can also enjoy the famous Kecak Fire Dance performances held at Uluwatu Temple during sunset.

Canggu : A hip area just north of Seminyak, Canggu is popular among digital nomads and surfing enthusiasts. The beach here is more relaxed, and the area is full of trendy cafes, organic eateries, and co-working spaces.