Lush rainforests, stunning Hindu temples, carefully crafted Balinese architecture, a vibrant arts and foodie scene, and some of the best surfing beaches in southeast Asia – Bali is the stuff of dreams. Transport yourself to this peaceful, spiritual island paradise for an experience you’ll never forget and explore the golden beaches, the emerald rice paddies, colourful coral reefs and jungle-draped volcanic hillsides.
Flying time: UK to Bali - around 16 hours
Airport: Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Time zone: GMT +8 hours
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). There are banks in the capital, Denpasar, and ATMs in all of the popular tourist resorts on the island. Credit cards and dollars are also widely accepted
Languages: Balinese, but English is widely spoken in the main resorts. Most Balinese speakers also understand Indonesian
Dialing code: +62
Religion: 90% of Balinese are Hindu, 5% are Muslim, with the remainder Buddhists and Christian
Plug sockets: 230V/50hz, the standard socket is a two-pin plug
Airport to beach resorts: 20 to 40mins car
Airport to Ubud: 1hr 45mins car
