BALI ECONOMIC TRAVEL GUIDE
3 days in Bali… Eat pray love !
It is a little difficult to find the most appropriate sentence to describe Bali… We think Bali must have had a hard time understanding the mystery of Bali, as this is a mystical island found late, where bohemian life and luxury life intertwine.. Bali Island, also known as the island of the gods, has become a destination that has attracted the attention of the world after tourists from Australia, Singapore and Japan.. For now.. If we look at the history of Bali, towards the end of the 1200s, the Majapahit Kingdom took control of the island and established the Bali colony on the neighboring island of Java in 1343 AD.. In the 19th century, intellectuals (artists, painters, musicians) migrated from Java to Bali.. Therefore, it is not a coincidence that you accidentally come across a work of art while walking on the island.. This is why Bali, which has art in its history, is associated with art.. In addition to art, the island with a population of 4 million has the best surfing beaches in the world.. You also have the opportunity to do many nature sports on the island.. The area of Bali Island, which is 90 km from north to south and 140 km from east to west, is 5600 km2.. So, to give an idea, Bali is about half the size of Cyprus.. When Bali’s natural beauties are combined with waterfalls, clear waters, lush nature and volcanic mountains, one can say that whatever one seeks is on this island.. Therefore, if you wonder why Bali, one of the 17,000 islands of Indonesia, is the most famous, the answer is this compact life and on top of that, we say the people of Bali, who warm the heart with their natural beauties and smiling faces.. Although Indonesia is a Muslim country, Bali is predominantly Hindu and has 9 Hindu denominations.. That’s why they have so many temples. There are altars, houses, cafes, gardens, etc. that you can only see in Bali.. From these altars, meals and various treats are offered to the gods according to their beliefs.. Do not touch the altars, where they usually burn incense to offer to the gods, put various flowers – especially marigold wreaths – and sometimes food in leaves on the houses or roads.. The mystical atmosphere of Bali also has a share in the fact that everywhere is covered with prayer.. Bali architecture surprised us. The old Balinese houses are single-storey and there is a Balinese dead house in the houses that make you feel like you are entering the museum with stone carvings at the entrance door.. So it’s kind of like a family temple.. Yes, according to their beliefs, the deceased was kept in his house until the appropriate month (we do not go into details to avoid misinformation)… Everyone has their own temple at home.. Traditional Balinese houses consist of 7 parts. Many families live together. They have to stay in the same house even after they get married.. Houses belong to the family, not to the individual. These ostentatious houses leave themselves to two-storey neglected houses where poorer people live, especially in the north… eat, pray and rejoice, no matter what you eat; If you want to love people, nature or whatever you want… Our tour of Bali with rice terraces, big and small, is starting…
Bali currency Rupiah. 1 TL = 4600 Rupiah. Average main course price is 28000 Rp.. 10 Rupees and 100 Rupees are the same color, be careful.
The ideal time to go to Bali December and January. Also, January is the most crowded season on the island.. Because the regulars of the island coincide with the school holidays of the Australians.. Do not be afraid that I will come across monsoon rains in these months. – The rainiest time between the end of January and the beginning of April- We did not get wet under that rain with flip-flops on our feet.. Also very beautiful.. April-September is the dry season.
Language spoken in Bali Indonesian. This language is taught in schools, but more than 50 languages are spoken in Bali.. Java and Bali are a bit more difficult.. Hati hati = attention, Tarima kasih = thank you, salamat datang = welcome, tamu = foreign, cantik = pretty (indi means pretty for the view), warung = shop… In general, people in touristic areas speak English. Or even though they can’t talk, you already get along somehow…
TRANSPORTATION TO BALI: HOW TO GET TO BALI?
Bali Airport (Bali Airport (Ngurah Rai) Denpasar – Indonesia) more commonly referred to as Denpasar Airport. You can go to Bali by plane.. You can go to Bali Island by plane from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or India with local airlines.. If you book your flight in advance, you can find a flight ticket for 20€. We went to Bali from Singapore with AirAsia.. Of course, it was much more affordable than taking a plane from Istanbul.
BALI INTERCITY TRANSPORTATION
Transportation in Bali is like that not by bus. Subway or train? Let’s not hear.. They must have thought that the best transportation is the transportation you do yourself, in Bali, everyone is either in a taxi or on a scooter.. Traffic is weird, but everybody obeys the rules. Maybe there is someone moving in the red light, they are carefully warned.. On the other hand, the main roads are brand new asphalt.. You can even tell that you have entered a more untouched area from the beginning of the dirt road. VEE traffic flows from the left, they will rent their own car, be careful!
- Motor: You can rent a motorbike for an average of 50.000 Rupees ($5) per day.. They drive so crazy and scooters can come out of anywhere. If you don’t want adventure, especially in rainy weather, we say don’t choose it.
- Minivan: I mean, small minivan.. If you are more than 3 people, it may be affordable to rent.
- Taxi/Car rental: both cheaper than taxi prices in Istanbul and reliable. Turn on the taximeter or bargain before boarding. The best taxi company is tried for the blue-colored Bluebird. We called a taxi from the hotel where we were staying, we made an agreement on both the price and the route before we boarded… We also had a friend from Bali: Here is Andi and us Actually, it would be wrong to just say a taxi.. Because you know car rental, there is a driver on top of it.. Vehicles are also very comfortable.. You say how many people you are before you get on, they send vehicles accordingly. So you don’t travel around the island with yellow taxis
ACCOMMODATION IN BALI: WHERE TO STAY IN BALI?
Bali You have many alternatives for accommodation in :
- Places in Kuta region were sold to foreigners 10 years ago.. That’s why there is a hotel per step. Therefore, this also breaks the price and it is more affordable than other parts of Bali.. In addition, due to its proximity to many nightclubs, the preference of young people is Kuta and the adjacent Denpasar and Legian. There are also 5 star wires in Kuta. For example Hard Rock Hotel Bali raises the bar a little bit. If you can, definitely stay here.. We were only able to take a picture of it :/
- They don’t want to repeat the mistake they made in Kuta. Ubud is therefore more uniquie. Ubud, Sanur for hotels in greenery and spa centers. The presence of fast food chains such as McDonald’s and pizzahut in Sanur is an advantage for budget travelers
- The region with the best 5-star seaside hotels Seminyak
- Nusa Dua for luxury hotels
You pay the room rate in hotels, not per person. We stayed at the Park Regis Kuta hotel in Kuta for convenience in terms of transportation and paid 1050 TL for 4 nights including breakfast… The breakfast is great! What are you looking for?. Thus, we skipped lunch, shshs..
THINGS TO DEFINITELY DONE IN BALI
There are many activities that must be done in Bali.. Drinking Luwak coffee, watching Keçak dance, getting a Balinese massage, enjoying the endless pool in Bali, diving in Bali, nature activities, safari and walking tours, the list goes on and we have prepared a blog post with details.
Click for a list of things to do in Bali
WHAT TO EAT IN BALI? WHAT TO DRINK?
Because Balinese cuisine is a taste that we encountered for the first time, we also wrote it at length That’s why we decided to give it as a blog post and not to dishonor the other information on our Bali trip (Everything well for you)
Click here for the Balinese food blog post
Luwak coffee is a story on its own.. That’s why click here for the blog post we have detailed What is Luwak coffee
SHOPPING IN BALI
Wherever you go on the island of Bali, it’s definitely a gift you will see the item shop. For example, the Ubud market, located on the main street of Ubud, is a touristic market area…
There are places selling goods, especially on the side of the road.. Gifts that can be taken from Bali; wood carvings, kites, painting, glassware, Balinese local hat Blangkon for men, local costumes for women and many more… Don’t forget to bargain… We will give details of the artistic items you can buy from Bali in a separate blog post..
Also, although it may seem ridiculous to us to visit Bali shopping malls, they can be preferred in rainy weather: Discovery Shopping Mall and Lippo Mall are the most popular ones…
BALI CITY TOUR
It was more convenient to visit our Bali Island travel guide than Bali regions.. Because actually Bali is small but too big to travel. And there are many places to visit in each region. You will also see BONUS in some regions. We couldn’t go because it was technically very challenging to do.. They are not as close as it seems and we had to make a choice.. It would be great if you go. Even share your thoughts with us, is it worth going? how did you find it, etc.
BALI DAY 1 – Denpasar Region and East of Bali
First, we tour the Denpasar Region, then drive or scooter towards the east of the island we are traveling with. Yes, it is the first time for us, but unfortunately we cannot provide a walking route.
DENPASAR REGION
Denpasar region is one of the oldest regions of Bali.. Bali Airport is also in this region. In fact, the most interesting Bali markets in the region, especially the Kumbarasi Bazaar.. Other than that, there isn’t much to see in this area.. Our advice is to rent a taxi or scooter and pass by…
If you want to see every part of it, click here for the 10 km Bali Denpasar excursion route
- Gajah Mada: Local It is located on the main street of Denpasar, where the Denpasar Traditional Market, where the people sell their products, is also located.
- Kumbarasi Market (Koperasi Simpan Pinjam Kumbasari): It was formerly known as Peken Payuk (pot market).. Gerabah /jar like pot, pengedangan, cubek (plate from land), paso (pail from land), caratan (water jug from land), jeding (barrel from land), penyantokan (mixer from land), coblong (cup from land) , products such as kekeb (rice cover) are sold. It was formerly known as Peken Payuk (pot market) because it is the market most preferred by the Balinese to buy a market payuk/pot.. Today, it is a market with artistic goods and souvenirs for tourists.
- Jagatnatha Temple (Pura Jagatnatha): Located on Wisnu street, east of Puputan Badung (Taman Pupytan).
- Bali Museum (Museum Bali): There is a large collection of art from the prehistoric period to the present day.. Just across it is the city park of Puputan Badung Park.
- Bali Art Center (Werdhi Budaya Art Center): The museum with wood carvings.
- Bajra Sandhi Monument: Hindu called Yoni colossus
After visiting Denpasar, we turn our route to the east of Bali.. Click for the places we will see and our itinerary, respectively
- Sukawati Hidden Canyon (Hidden Canyon Beji Guwang): You actually need 1 day to tour the canyon with rice terraces at the end. When we set off, Andi, our taxi driver and then our friend, told us.. It made sense, of course.. We are still sharing it with you because it is on our route..
- Virgin Beach: Do you ever get enough of the beaches in Bali..
- Bali Chocolate Factory: Reminiscent of hobbit houses you can enter with 10,000 Rupiah, the sea It produces products from chocolate and coconut.. We certainly wouldn’t have found it if we hadn’t had Andi with us.. But it was worth going. The swings and the environment created are completely mind-blowing. You can also enter the sea, the ocean, from the beach.. In addition, White Sand Beach is located right next to Bali Choclate Factory.
- Ujung Water Palace Bali: The ancient palace of the Karangasem Kingdom, its huge pool and magnificent hand-carved structure a place.
- Tirta Gangga Water Temple (The Water Palace Tirta Gangga): The temple, which means water coming from the Ganges river, was built by the Karangsem Kingdom. It is holy to bathe in the small temple located in the temple with its big fountain, statues and wonderful garden. Entry 3000 Rupiah.
- Lempuyang Temple (Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang or Pura Lempuyang Luhur): Mt. A temple where you can see Agung Volcano and enjoy the view as you climb. You donate for the entrance, if you are going to buy a sarong, you also donate for it.. There is not only one temple here.. By climbing more than 1700 steps in total, you can reach the highest temple at an altitude of 1,200m above sea level.. That means 4-5 hours.. The most photographed temple 2. It ranks first… If you wish, you can also hire a guide at the box office.. Meanwhile the monkeys get more vicious as you go to the highest temple. Attention!
- Amed Beach: It is quite touristic, with its black beach and fishing boats, as well as the settlement and hotels.. Diving is also done here.
BALI 2. DAY – Bali from South to North
2. For the one-day Bali trip route, we will travel from the south to the north of Bali Island… Hold on tight, comingrr…
GIANYAR REGION
- Batubulan Village (Batubulan Village) : You can watch the cultural Barong Dance Performance in the village, which is famous for its stone and wood carvings.
- Celuk Village: They beat those who do not shop in the village, which is famous for its gold and silver work…
- BONUS: Tegenungan Waterfall (Tegenungan) Waterfall: The entrance fee of the waterfall, which you can enjoy while swimming in the greenery, is 10.000 IDR.. We give it as a bonus because it is a different concept…
BADUNG REGION
- Kapal Village: Bali’s most one of their old villages… The Royal Temple and the forest of monkeys, which contains 3 temples and is believed to be the protector of the temples, is located in this village.
- Mas Village: In Mas Village, known for its wood carving art, the artists you will watch as he embroiders intricate patterns on wooden blocks.
BONUS: We didn’t put it on the map, but Tohpati Village in Klungkung District is another artistic village..
Destination Bali’s artistic heart, Ubud Village!
UBUD REGION
Other than Ubud’s Forest of Monkeys, other famous subjects are; spa and detox hotels. It ranks second after Nusa Dua as the most luxurious hotels location.. Of course, it is not possible to keep yoga separate when it comes to spa.. There are also many places to practice yoga here.. A bohemian and quiet district, Ubud is also associated with art.. However, the name of the region is due to the fact that the Forest of the Monkeys is located here…
Click for the Ubud Region sightseeing route.
- Ubud Monkey Forest: An average of 700 monkeys live in the forest, which is established on an area of 12.5 hectares and has 186 tree species. So don’t forget to put your pockets at the bottom of your bag.. Do not have sunglasses, coins in your pocket, phone or camera in your hand. While the monkeys study you, the scientists study the behavior and social life of the monkeys.. Because this is officially the monkey kingdom, and there are many different monkey species in the forest, especially the macaque.. Leave the things to eat and drink with you at the box office. If you give the monkeys a banana, they will come.. (Don’t give junk food) So much so that there are peddlers selling bananas in the forest. But of course more expensive ($5 a bunch). So if you want to see the monkeys up close, buy a banana from the market before you go.. If you showed the banana, give it too. Pura Dalem Agung temple and Koi Fish Pond (Koi Pond) are also located in the forest.. Monkey Forest entrance fee for adults is IDR 50,000. You can visit Bali Monkey Forest between 8:30-18:00.
- Ubud Palace (Ubud Palace, Puri Saren): Ubud, built with Balinese architecture, formerly the residence of the King of Ubud Keçak dance is performed every day at 19:30 in his palace.. The entrance fee is 80,000 IDR.
- Pura Taman Saraswati: Pura Taman Saraswati, which is a water palace and built in the name of the creator god Saraswati, is also called Lotus Lake Temple because of its pools adorned with lotus flowers.. As you continue on our Ubud route, Museum Puri Lukisan will be on your way…
- Günung Lebah (Pura Gunung Lebah; Lebah Temple): Most of the temple, which means Small Hill in Indonesian, is closed to tourists. A small temple surrounded by a forest.
- The Blanco Renaissance Museum: The house of Spanish artist Antonio Blanco, who adopted the erotic art style who spent most of his life in Bali, is now home to The Blanco Renaissance Museum (Entry 80,000 IDR) .
Neka Art Museum and Agung Rai Museum are other art museums in Ubud…
- Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave, Elephant Cave): Bedulu located in 11. century Elephant Cave, built for meditation. There is also a waterfall in the archaeological site.. Entry Fee: IDR 15000
- BONUS: Campuhan Ridge Walk: Great hiking trail starts from Ubud. This is a bonus for you.. We couldn’t grow it, actually it is not possible in 1 day 1 day should be reserved just for this place.. You go and write to us…
TEGALLALANG REGION
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces: Tegallalang rice terraces in Gianyar or Tegal A region famous for Alang (rice paddy fields)… We recommend this place because Tegallalang is bigger..
BANGLI REGION
- Kintamani: The lush green face of Bali in the cool mountains of Kintamani, you can sit and watch while enjoying the meal in many restaurants where you can see the mountain…
- Batur Volcanic Mountain and Batur Lake: Located on the still active Batur Valokanik Mountain, at an altitude of 1,717 meters. It is a different pleasure to watch the sunset and sunrise at the Uluwatu Temple on Lake Batur… Lake Batur was a volcanic lake before. A 3000-meter volcanic column has formed. You can also go here with daily tours.. Mt.. Batur Hike varies between 120TL-180 TL.. You can also hire a guide.. You can easily find a guide from the village of Batur at the foot of Mount Batur.. When you follow the black lava strips descending into Batur Lake from the top of the Batur Volcano along the valley, you reach the Pura Ulun Danu Temple at the edge of the lake.
- BONUS: Trunyan Village: Trunyan, one of the old villages of Bali, is famous for being a burial place for the dead in the village.. Your foot may get caught in a skull while walking on the road. From the village of Turunyan, you will reach the cemetery by boat. takes up to 20 minutes. In the cemetery, a tree named Taru Menyan smelled the scent of the dead.
- BONUS: Besakih Temple (Pura Agung Besakih or Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple): The temple, located at the foot of Mount Agung, is Bali’s largest, The holiest and therefore the most important Hindu temple… The temple, which is on the World Heritage List, has a Holy Water Source, which is believed to have magical healing power.. There are 23 separate temple complexes.. Also close to Besakih Temple, Bali has two important waterfalls:
- Tukad Cepung Waterfall
- Air Terjun Tibumana Waterfall
- Tirta Empul Temple (Pura Tirta Empul): The holy water hot spring located in Tampak Siring village. The water source inside the temple dedicated to the god Vishnu was discovered in 962 A.D.. One of Indonesia’s largest water temples. The temple consists of 3 parts, the central, anterior and posterior.. In the pool in the central section and the waters flowing from 30 fountains, Hindus go under the holy water and perform a ceremony.. Except for Sarong, you also need to collect your hair to enter the back section.. Entry fee is 15,000 IDR
BALI 3. DAY – Tanah Lot Temple and Bali Beaches
3rd of our Bali trip. We have set the day to be a little calmer and a day where we can relax.. That’s why we created a resting route from the beach to Tanah Lot, one of the symbols of the island, starting from Kuta.. Of course, we deserve a Balinese massage in the evening, but By the way, an average of 1 hour of classical Balinese massage starts from 100,000 Rupees.. We preferred Kuta Harmony Spa. We recommend it.
Our Bali tour route was as follows..
