Bali honeymoon
Jungle villas, temple ceremonies and clifftop sunsets on the island of the gods.
The short answer
Best for couples who want spa days, culture, islands and jungle. Go in May–Oct.
Best value: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov, good weather outside peak season.
- January: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 311 mm rain.
- February: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 336 mm rain.
- March: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 238 mm rain.
- April: Good (rainy season). 29°C, 181 mm rain.
- May: Best. 29°C, 107 mm rain.
- June: Best. 28°C, 95 mm rain.
- July: Best. 27°C, 82 mm rain.
- August: Best. 27°C, 56 mm rain.
- September: Best. 28°C, 74 mm rain.
- October: Best. 29°C, 104 mm rain.
- November: Good (rainy season). 29°C, 207 mm rain.
- December: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 295 mm rain.
- Ideal stay
- 6–10 nights
- Fly into
- DPS
- Your visa
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Prices are estimates for two; visa rules are from a dataset. How we know
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (a good four-star or boutique hotel), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: Indonesia e-Visa (Directorate General of Immigration) (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
When to go
The best time for a honeymoon in Bali
- January: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 311 mm rain.
- February: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 336 mm rain.
- March: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 238 mm rain.
- April: Good (rainy season). 29°C, 181 mm rain.
- May: Best. 29°C, 107 mm rain.
- June: Best. 28°C, 95 mm rain.
- July: Best. 27°C, 82 mm rain.
- August: Best. 27°C, 56 mm rain.
- September: Best. 28°C, 74 mm rain.
- October: Best. 29°C, 104 mm rain.
- November: Good (rainy season). 29°C, 207 mm rain.
- December: Mixed (rainy season). 29°C, 295 mm rain.
Festivals and holidays in 2027
- Nyepi · 8 Mar 2027
Month-by-month weatherTemperature, rain, sunshine and sea for all twelve months
| Month | High / low | Rain | Sun / day | Sea | For a honeymoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° / 25°C | 311 mm · 21 wet days | 9.2 h | 29°C | Mixedrainy season |
| February | 29° / 24°C | 336 mm · 22 wet days | 9.3 h | 30°C | Mixedrainy season |
| March | 29° / 24°C | 238 mm · 20 wet days | 10.1 h | 30°C | Mixedrainy season |
| April | 29° / 24°C | 181 mm · 14 wet days | 10.3 h | 29°C | Goodrainy season |
| May | 29° / 25°C | 107 mm · 11 wet days | 10.9 h | 29°C | Best |
| June | 28° / 24°C | 95 mm · 10 wet days | 10.7 h | 28°C | Best |
| July | 27° / 23°C | 82 mm · 8 wet days | 10.8 h | 28°C | Best |
| August | 27° / 23°C | 56 mm · 7 wet days | 10.9 h | 28°C | Best |
| September | 28° / 23°C | 74 mm · 7 wet days | 11.4 h | 28°C | Best |
| October | 29° / 24°C | 104 mm · 9 wet days | 11.5 h | 29°C | Best |
| November | 29° / 24°C | 207 mm · 16 wet days | 10.6 h | 30°C | Goodrainy season |
| December | 29° / 24°C | 295 mm · 22 wet days | 9.6 h | 30°C | Mixedrainy season |
Averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) 2015–2024. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Download this table: CSV · JSON (CC BY 4.0)
Bali festival dates, 2026–2028Exact dates for three years, and what each means for your trip
| Festival | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyepi Heads-upThe Balinese Day of Silence: the whole island, airport included, shuts for 24 hours. | 19 Mar | 8 Mar | ~26 Mar |
~ means approximate: Islamic dates follow the moon sighting and can move a day, and some calendars aren’t published this far ahead. Sources: Google public-holiday calendars (Indonesia); 2028 from the Balinese calendar, not yet gazetted. All festival dates
Sample Honeymoon Book
7 nights in Bali in May
When
May 2027
Stay
7 nights
Sunset
18:08
Your May
- Daytime high
- 29°C
- Night low
- 25°C
- Wet days
- 11
- Sea
- 29°C
Golden hour from 17:39; sunset 18:08.
What it costs
On the ground for two, 7 nights in May, flights not included.
- Simple & lovely$685$98 a night
- Comfort$1,910$273 a night
- Splurge$5,620$803 a night
Includes bali tourist levy.
About these prices
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. May prices (not peak season). Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Papers
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Where this comes from
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: Indonesia e-Visa (Directorate General of Immigration) (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
Always confirm on the official government site before you book.
Cover shoulders and knees in temples; sarongs are lent or sold at most entrances.
Where to stay
Ubud
Rice terraces, jungle villas with private pools, spas and temples.
Uluwatu
Clifftop villas, surf beaches and the island’s best sunsets.
Day by day
- Day 1
- DayLand at DPS and check in near Ubud
- SunsetSunset at 18:08: an easy first dinner near Ubud
- Day 2
- DayA day in Uluwatu: clifftop villas, surf beaches and the island’s best sunsets
- SunsetSeafood dinner on the sand at Jimbaran Bay
- Day 3
- DawnMount Batur sunrise trek
- DayExplore Ubud: rice terraces, jungle villas with private pools, spas and temples
See days 4–8
- Day 4
- DaySnorkel with manta rays off Nusa Penida
- DayA free afternoon: a slow walk, a book, a nap
- Day 5
- DayCouples’ spa with a Balinese boreh scrub
- DayNothing planned. That’s the plan
- Day 6
- DayA free day near Ubud
- SunsetKecak fire dance at Uluwatu Temple
- Day 7
- DayTegallalang rice terraces and a jungle swing
- DayA free day near Ubud
- Day 8
- DaySlow breakfast and one last walk in Ubud, then back to DPS
Trip kitWhat to book ahead, a packing list for May and a few words of Indonesian
Pack for May
- Passports, IDs and printed bookings
- A universal plug adapter
- Light linen and breathable layers
- Sunglasses and a sun hat
- Reef-safe mineral sunscreen
- Your own snorkel mask (optional)
- Insect repellent
- A modest cover-up for temples, mosques or old quarters
Words of love
Indonesian
“Aku cinta kamu”I love you
Suksma (Balinese)Thank you
The full price picture is on Bali honeymoon cost and packages: 3 to 10 nights at three comfort levels, flights from eight cities and what a fair package should include. For the whole trip, how to budget for a honeymoon covers the fees that quotes leave out.
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Moments for two
Romantic things to do in Bali
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- Seafood dinner on the sand at Jimbaran Baysunset$$
- Couples’ spa with a Balinese boreh scrubday$
- Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu Templesunset$
- Mount Batur sunrise trekdawn$$
- Snorkel with manta rays off Nusa Penidaday$$
- Tegallalang rice terraces and a jungle swingday$
From couples who went
Real honeymoon experiences in Bali: the good and the bad
What they loved
- Where they stayed2
- Value for money1
- Peace & quiet1
- Local people1
- Culture1
- Scenery & beaches1
Also: food & drink
What went wrong
- Health3
- Getting around2
- Crowds & noise2
- Value for money1
Read all 16 experiences, with links to the originals
The good 8
Value for moneyLodtunduh, near Ubud
A private-pool villa honeymoon outside Ubud: a floating breakfast, a candlelit dinner, and an in-villa couples' massage that cost almost nothing.
“unbelievably good value at only £15 for us both”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Jul 2025 · Read the original
Peace & quietUbud
Stay just outside central Ubud: it's quiet at night and the good restaurants and sights are still close.
“not to close to all the noise and the busy area but close enough for all the best spots”
Tripadvisor review · Mar 2024 · Read the original
Where they stayedLodtunduh, near Ubud
Their pool villa cost less than an ordinary hotel room, and the service still beat five-star resorts. The outdoor spa was the standout.
“the price of the villa is cheaper than of most hotels but the service is better than most of 5 stars hotels”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Feb 2019 · Read the original
Where they stayedUbud
They paid more than most Ubud hotels charge for a private-pool villa and felt it was worth it. A free shuttle into the village made going out easy.
“This place is more expensive than others in Ubud, but it was 100% worth it”
Couple · Tripadvisor review · Feb 2019 · Read the original
Local people
This couple expected a party island and avoided Bali for years. Now they go four times a year, and the Balinese people are the reason.
“The very best part of Bali always was and still is, the Balinese people.”
Couple, regular visitors · Tripadvisor forum · Jan 2019 · Read the original
Culture
A self-described 'never going there' couple went anyway and were back within a year, won over by how different Bali feels from home.
“The chaos and difference to home is what I love.”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Jan 2019 · Read the original
Food & drinkUbud
Traditional Balinese lunch with a valley view at Murni's Warung, and a cheap, high-quality satay tasting before the Ubud Palace dances.
“For traditional food with a great view, I was pleasantly surprised by Murni's Warung”
Fodor’s forum · Jun 2017 · Read the original
Scenery & beachesSanur
A week in Sanur won them over: a calm, sheltered swimming beach lined with seafront restaurants, and a short ride to the airport for the last nights.
“Lovely sheltered swimming beach, plenty of seafront bars/restaurants.”
Fodor’s forum · Jul 2015 · Read the original
The bad 8
HealthNusa Dua
Food poisoning from a five-star resort's own restaurant cost them the manta-ray snorkelling trip to Nusa Penida they had planned the honeymoon around.
“This completely ruined one of the highlights of my honeymoon”
Honeymooner · Tripadvisor review · Jul 2025 · Read the original
Value for moneyJimbaran
At the top end the price is no guarantee: they found a dusty room with no hot water and tired fittings, though staff fixed it quickly.
“for that amount of money it shouldn’t be that way”
Couple · Tripadvisor review · Jun 2023 · Read the original
Getting around
A regular visitor warns that cars average about 30 km/h. One couple of keen divers booked two weeks in Nusa Dua, three hours from the dive sites, and had to pay for extra nights up north.
“Driving in Bali is slow going.”
Regular visitor · Tripadvisor forum · Aug 2022 · Read the original
Crowds & noiseSeminyak
Their stylish beachfront room overlooked a booming pool-party bar, and moving to a quieter room cost extra. In Seminyak, ask where your room faces before you book.
“Considering it was our honeymoon this was a real shame.”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Jul 2022 · Read the original
Crowds & noiseSeminyak
A wedding party moved from a clifftop resort to a villa near Seminyak's Eat Street, and most of the group hated the heat, noise and mess.
“hot, rustic, busy, noisy, dirty and hectic”
Wedding group · Tripadvisor forum · Jan 2019 · Read the original
HealthUbud and Seminyak
Both of them fell ill on a two-week honeymoon even though they drank only bottled water and ate at top-rated places. Between them they lost more than a week.
“We’ve lost over a week of our holiday through this and neither of us feel right even now.”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor forum · Sep 2018 · Read the original
Getting aroundUbud
Allow 1.5 to 2 hours between Ubud and the airport. Moving to a hotel 'near' the airport doesn't help, because the traffic is bad everywhere.
“since traffic sucks it will take a while no matter where you stay”
Fodor’s forum · May 2017 · Read the original
HealthNusa Dua
They never left their luxury resort and still got 'Bali belly', from room service. A doctor had to come to their room.
“we were sick and had Bali belly for the rest of the trip”
Honeymooners · Tripadvisor review · Apr 2017 · Read the original
These are individual experiences, not ratings. A hotel named here is where something happened, not a recommendation or a warning about the hotel today. Quotes are checked word for word against the original; we leave out anything older than 2015. Last read 2026-10-10. How we choose them
Before you go
Good to know before you book Bali
- On Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence in March, the whole island, airport included, shuts down for 24 hours.Source: Bali Provincial Government
- Since 2024, Bali charges foreign visitors a one-time tourist levy.Source: Bali Provincial Government
- Bali’s traditional boreh is a warming body scrub of spices, rice and ginger. It’s a classic couples’ spa ritual.Source: Balinese tradition
Plugs, tipping, water and phones in Indonesia
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C, F · 230 V / 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Use bottled or filtered. Don’t drink tap water or ice from street stalls; hotels and restaurants use filtered water.
- Tipping
- 5–10% in restaurants without a service charge; round up for drivers and spa staff.
- Phone and eSIM
- Telkomsel has the widest coverage; XL is cheaper. Tourist SIMs at Bali airport; eSIMs work.
- Money (IDR)
- Rupiah is the only legal tender. Use ATMs inside banks or malls and licensed money changers; skimming is a known problem.
- Emergency numbers
- 112 (general) · Police 110 · Ambulance 118/119 · Fire 113
Applies to Bali and the rest of Indonesia. Editorial summary, reviewed 2026-10; customs and networks change, so check the official entry site and your government’s travel advice before you go.
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