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Bali holidays
Best time to visit Bali
The strongest period is April to October. March and November are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 30°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Bali cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £55 a day mid-range and £185+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £930 to £1300 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £545 off-peak, £700 typically and £945 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Bali?
Bali is strongest for beaches and coastal time, switching off, history and culture, adventure, and wellness and spa breaks. The main settings are tropical islands, coastal scenery, and rainforest and jungle, and the pace is balanced.
Strong fit if
- You want beaches and coastal time, switching off, history and culture, adventure, and wellness and spa breaks.
- You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
- You are comfortable with a well-known destination.
Think twice if
- You strongly dislike famous or busy destinations.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 16.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bali?
The strongest period is April to October. March and November are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 30°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Bali cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £25 a day at the budget end, around £55 a day mid-range and £185+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £930 to £1300 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £545 off-peak, £700 typically and £945 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Bali from the UK?
Allow roughly 16.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Bali good for?
Bali best suits travellers looking for beaches and coastal time, switching off, history and culture, adventure, and wellness and spa breaks. Expect tropical islands, coastal scenery, and rainforest and jungle, with a balanced pace.