Travel guides
Good to know before you go.
Straight answers for planning Bali and Lombok — what it costs, when to go and how to get around.
Bali · Planning
Bali entry requirements 2026: visa, tourist levy and arrival card
What you need before you land in Bali in 2026: the visa on arrival, the IDR 150,000 Bali tourist levy and the free All Indonesia arrival card — with costs and where to get each one.
31 October 2026 · 5 min read
Bali · Costs
Bali entrance fees 2026: what the popular sights cost
Entrance fees for Bali's most visited temples, rice terraces, waterfalls and parks in 2026 — Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Ubud Monkey Forest, Jatiluwih, Lempuyang and more.
31 October 2026 · 4 min read
Bali · Lombok · Planning
Bali or Lombok? How to choose the right island for your trip
Bali and Lombok are neighbours but feel very different. Compare culture, beaches, crowds, activities and travel time to pick the right island — or combine both.
31 October 2026 · 5 min read
Bali · Lombok · Planning
The best time to visit Bali and Lombok, month by month
When to visit Bali and Lombok: dry and rainy seasons, the busiest weeks, Nyepi (Bali's Day of Silence) and when Mount Rinjani is open.
31 October 2026 · 4 min read
Lombok · Gili Islands · Getting around
How to get from Bali to the Gili Islands and Lombok
Fast boats from Padang Bai, Serangan and Sanur, travel times, typical prices and tips for getting from Bali to the Gili Islands and Lombok comfortably.
31 October 2026 · 4 min read
Bali · Groups · Planning
Planning a group trip to Bali: a simple step-by-step guide
How to plan a comfortable group trip to Bali — friends, family, a company outing or a school group: dates, budget, hotels, transport, pick-ups and what to book first.
31 October 2026 · 6 min read