Bali travel guide for couples and solo travelers 2022.

Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia.

Bali is a land of beautiful beaches and lush greenery. It’s one of the top destinations for newly married couples as well as solo travelers. Today I am going to create the best Bali travel guide for couples and solo travelers. So, if you have Bali in your mind then we have the list of the best places to visit in Bali and the best hotels and resorts to stay in the beautiful coastal city of Indonesia.

Bali is Indonesia’s beautiful island along with a few others like Nusa Penida, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Lembongan. It’s one of the most populated cities in Indonesia and heaven for tourists. Millions of tourists visit each year to relax on these pristine white sand beaches in this tropical paradise. Let’s check out what and all places are highly recommended for tourists.

Bali has the most diverse culture in Indonesia. It has a mix of Balinese Hindu and Buddhist religions. Locals follow the Balinese custom, which is famous for its dance, drama, and sculpture. The majority of local people follow Hinduism also known as Agama Hindu Dharma.

Things to know

Time zone:  Bali, Indonesia (GMT+8)

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah, (Current exchange rate)

Languages: Bahasa Indonesia

Country calling code: +62 (Indonesia)

Police, Medical helpline: 112

How to reach Bali?

Bali’s Denpasar airport (Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)) is one of the busiest airports in Indonesia. The city is well connected with the major cities around the world. You can also get direct flights to Bali from Singapore, Malaysia, and nearby countries.

The only airport in Bali is around 15 Kilometres away from the main city and you will get a taxi or public bus from there to the city. Denpasar airport is a small airport so you will not have any problem getting out and finding a taxi or bus. Always remember to negotiate with the cab drivers on the final fare. You can also check with your hotel, if there is any bus service from the airport to the hotel, it will be a cheaper option to travel.

10 best white sand beaches in Bali

In this Bali travel guide for couples and solo travelers, we’ll have a look at some of the best white sand beaches in Bali for Honeymoon travelers. Bali has a number of beaches and of them are very popular among newly married couples. There are a number of beautiful hotels and resorts available on these beaches. You will get beachside restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines.

Seminyak Beach

Seminyak beach is located in North Kuta and on the west coast of Bali, Indonesia. This beach is well known for its beachside cafes and shopping places and one of the reasons it’s a bit crowded. The white sand beach with turquoise blue water is perfect for all kinds of water activities. This is also popular among local people for its accommodation and luxurious shopping places. Seminyak has a lot of villas, bars, and restaurants, so it’s a perfect destination for families and couples.

If you are wondering what can be done here in Seminyak,  then, no worry, there are multiple things one can do here. First, you can rent a scooter in Seminyak and drive on the road. Riding a scooter in this place has a different feeling. Go to Seminyak Beach for sunrise, sunbathe, and relax with tranquil water on the white sand beach. This beach is quite popular and always full of tourists so expect a large number of people around you.

Address: Seminyak, North Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Luxury beach resorts and restaurants

Double Six Beach

Double Six Beach is close to Seminyak beach. It’s on the same stretch as Seminyak village. It’s not as popular as Kuta or other beaches, but it’s good for surfers as the tides are not that high, beginners to pro surfers, all can enjoy surfing and water activities. A lot of beach-facing bars and restaurants are available, where you can enjoy your drinks and meals with a mesmerizing sea view.

Address: Legian, Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Beach restaurants with couch

Kuta Beach

Over the year Kuta beach has become one of the favorite beaches among travelers. Vacation with family or just want to spend time on the beach, Kuta is a perfect destination. Kuta is located in a prime location just 8 kilometers from Denpasar or Ngurah Rai International airport. It is very much accessible for visitors from all across the city.

You will find all kinds of hotels and resorts near this beach. There are a number of accommodations available in this area. You can book hostels also if you are a budget traveler.

Address: Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361 (location)

Famous for: Water sports, beach restaurants

Segara Beach (The best beach for honeymoon couples)

I would like to add Segara Beach to the list of Bali travel guides for couples and solo travelers. It is a rocky and sandy beach along with a long stretch perfect for a lazy relaxing day. Surfing in the high waves, grabbing some tasty bites from a local food stall, drinking coconut water, and lying down on the beach shore is all you need on your vacation.

It Is next to the famous Kuta beach but the only difference is less crowded as most of the tourists spent time on Kuta beach. One can spend the whole day on this less crowded beach while swimming in cold water or surfing in the waves or getting Tan on the beach. The best thing is to catch the beautiful sunset on this beach.

Address: Pantai Segara, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Sunset and aways from crowd

Kedonganan Beach

Kedonganan Beach is still not so popular among tourists as most of the tourists visit nearby Kuta or Jimbaran but this beach also has a serene view with calm waves. A white sandy beach with a sloppy shore, its calm waves are best for a long walk or jogging. Even you can do swimming and fishing here. The local fish market is close by and is also known as the Kedonganan fish market. From this beach, one can go to Jimbaran beach very easily as both beaches are just next to each other.

Address: Kedonganan, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Sunset, luxury resorts, horse riding and beach restaurants

Jimbaran Beach Bali

This long stretch of beach is a perfect spot to spend a lazy moment with your loved one. Beach shore restaurants serve fresh seafood. If you want to spend an evening with your loved one on a pristine beach while gazing at the sunset, then this is one of my recommendations. 

You can surf well as it has great waves, and you can also do other water activities along with swimming, and snorkeling even the Garuda Vishnu temple is close by. From Jimbaran, one can visit Uluwatu temple, World’s biggest Statue Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), Kuta beach, and Tanah lot all these places are close to this beach.

Address: South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Beach restaurants

Honeymoon Beach Bali

Honeymoon beach is one of the untouched beaches in Bali. Most tourists spend their time in Kuta, Jimbaran, or Seminyak beach. This beach makes the list of Bali travel guides for couples and newly married because of its serene beauty. This beach is in the same stretch as Kuta beach but people are not aware of this lovely, soothing, calm, and peaceful beach. Of course, we can’t blame them because accessing the beach is a little tricky.

This beach is located in Tegal Wangi, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung. If anyone is at Tegal Wangi they can see this beach from the top. From Tegal Wangi Segara Temple, one can climb down the steep path to reach Honeymoon beach. There is no sign on the road so you need to be careful while getting down the beachside.

Just go along with the sloping dirt road, and once you are there on the beach it’s all worth it. You will all be by yourself because it’s a calm and neat beach. Early morning is a good time to explore as there are no food stalls down so you need to climb all the way up again to grab your meal in nearby restaurants. As I mentioned, people don’t usually come here so this place is filled with corals and cactus.

Address: Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Less crowd and trekking

Kubu Beach

In this Bali travel guide for couples and honeymooners, we have included Kubu Beach, which is the hidden beach by Ayana Resort and spa this beach is kind of a private beach with rocks and sands. Rocks on the beach will give you some amazing pictures and the white sand is perfect for sunbathing. So if you are accessing Ayana resort then make sure to take a tour of this beach. There is an elevator that you can use to get down to the beach.

Address: Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Adventure

Uluwatu Beach

Uluwatu beach is one of the picture-perfect beaches in Bali. Limestone cliffs, cold waves, pristine nature, lush green forest, and also the edge of the famous temple Uluwatu temple. If you are at Uluwatu temple, after visiting the temple don’t forget to get down on the beach to get some soothing vibes and some beautiful clicks.

This beach is perfect for surfers and divers, it has high waves with crystal clear water, which makes it the best beach for surfing. Also, keep that in mind while thinking of surfing at Uluwatu beach you need to carry a surfboard from a nearby beach or check with aloha.

Address: Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Surfing and water sports

Melasti Beach

Melasti beach is located in the southern part of Bali and is also known for its powdery sand and cliff roads which have a great view. Once you get down to the shore, tides are low and calm for one can enjoy the shore. You will find beach clubs to sit and relax in. The only thing is while accessing Melasti beach you need to pay a certain entry fee of US $0.70 per person. 

Address: Jl. Melasti Ungasan, Ungasan, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Ambiance, swimming

Entry fee: 11,000 IDR.

3 best temples in Bali

we will also talk about some of the most visited temples in Bali. Bali has some of the most ancient temples in Indonesia. Balinese Hindu and Buddhist religions are the most followed religion in Bali and you will get a glimpse of this in its temples. Let’s find out the temples which have made a place in the Bali travel guide for couples.

Lempuyang Temple

One of the most iconic temples in Bali, Lempuyang Temple is the most visited temple in the city. It’s also known as Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang. This temple is also known for having the gates of heaven. Lempuyang Temple is around 87 km from the International airport and it’ll take around two and a half hours to reach here. The temple is located on Mount Lempuyang in the Karangasem area of Bali and it’s one of the most Instagrammed temples in the city that’s why it’s on the top of the Bali travel guide list.

Address: Jl. Pura Telaga Mas Lempuyang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Beautiful scenery, Hindu temple

Entry fee: 100,000 IDR

Opening hours: 6am to 7pm

Tanah Lot Temple

One of the most scenic temples in Bali, Tanah Lot Temple is formed on a rock and it’s one of the ancient Hindu pilgrimage temples in the city. The beauty of the temple can be seen from very far and it gets more during sunset. The best time to visit the temple is during sunset as the weather gets present. Visitors can visit the temple from 7 am to 7 pm. This temple is around 40 minutes drive from the main Kuta beach.

Address: Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82121, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Surrounding water, Hindu temple

Entry fee: 60,000 IDR

Opening hours: 6am to 7pm

Pura Tirta Empul Temple

The religious water temple of Tirta Empul is in the town of Tampaksiring, Bali and it’s around 50 km from the airport. Several holy springs make this temple unique among all other temples in Bali. This temple is famous in Bali, locals have a deep religious belief in the temple, They take bath in the holy water and pay their tribute to the god.

Address: Jl. Tirta, Manukaya, Kec. Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia (location)

Famous for: Holi spring bath, Hindu temple

Entry fee: 25,000 IDR

Opening hours: 8am to 6pm

Important apps to download

GrabFood online food delivery app

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GrabTaxi app-based taxi

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Google translate

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Waze local navigation

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