How Many Days to Spend in Bali?
We always get two questions about Bali: “How many days to spend in Bali? ” and “Where is Bali?”. We will answer both questions. First, let’s make sure you know where Bali is and how to get there.
Where is Bali?
Bali, Indonesia is a beautiful island located in the Indian Ocean. It is roughly midway on a semi-direct line from Perth, Australia to Bangkok, Thailand, and about a 2 1/2-hour flight from either city.
How many days should I spend in Bali?
Okay, let’s get down to the real question; “How Many Days to Spend in Bali?”. Bali has stunning beaches, lush jungles, and a vibrant culture. The people of Bali are predominantly Hindu, and they have a strong connection to the spiritual world. They are very friendly and welcoming to visitors, and they are proud of their cultural heritage.
How many days should you spend in Bali is a great question. Cos has visited Bali two times. The first time he was there for a week and the second time with Robin it was only three days. Well, three days was clearly not enough time to spend in Bali. To really enjoy and explore the island we recommend staying a full week. There is plenty to do including just lying around on some of the best beaches in the world, traveling around the Island, visiting some magnificent rice fields, visiting the monkeys, and learning about a special coffee brew. .
We strongly recommend staying a full week. It was especially true if you decide to go in the middle of March, That is when they celebrate their New Year’s or Nypei holiday. More on that later. On our next trip, we will attempt to stay a full week. Yes, we will return.
How Best to Travel to Bali to Spend Seven Days
You can arrive in Bali either by flying or taking a cruise. See our post on on cruises if you plan on taking a cruise to get to Bali. However, one word of caution. Unless you are starting or ending your cruise in Bali. you will likely not have enough time there to really get to know the Island.
If you plan to fly, why not try the Skyscanner flight search tool? It will provide one of the broadest flight searches for international flights.
