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What to see in Bali

The island of the gods: temples, rice fields, surf and sunsets, with areas for every kind of trip.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from April to October
  • Typical food: Sate lilit
Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0

Bali highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Ulun Danu Bratan

    A temple that seems to float on a mountain lake.

  2. Tanah Lot

    A temple on a rock in the sea, best at sunset.

  3. Jatiluwih rice terraces

    UNESCO-listed terraces.

  4. Mount Batur

    A night climb to watch the sunrise over the volcano.

  5. Besakih Temple

    Bali’s mother temple, on the slopes of Mount Agung.

Day trips from Bali

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Bali

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bali are from April to October. If you can, avoid from December to February (rainy season).

  1. Jan with strong warnings
  2. Feb with strong warnings
  3. Mar with warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec with strong warnings
  • from November to March

    Rainy season

    From November to March it rains almost every day, usually in short storms; the sea is rougher for crossing to Nusa or the Gilis.

    What to do: Book boat trips with flexible dates and keep the mornings for outdoor plans.

  • February, March

    Ramadan (approximate dates)

    During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.

    What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.

Typical food of Bali

The dish you have to try there and how to make it at home, to whet your appetite before the trip (or to go back to Bali from your kitchen).

Sate lilit
Photo: lifestyle.okezone.com · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sate lilit

Bali’s skewers: a fish or chicken paste with coconut and spices wrapped around lemongrass stalks and chargrilled. They’re cooked for temple ceremonies.

  • Serves 4
  • 50 min

Ingredients

  • 500 g minced white fish or chicken
  • 100 g grated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons of coconut milk
  • Base genep: 4 shallots, 3 garlic cloves, 2 chillies, 1 piece of ginger, turmeric and galangal, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of palm sugar
  • Lemongrass stalks (or skewers)
  • Salt

How to make it at home

  1. Pound or blend the base ingredients into a paste and fry it for 3 minutes.
  2. Mix it with the fish, coconut, coconut milk, chopped kaffir lime leaves, sugar and salt.
  3. Take a portion and press it around a lemongrass stalk in a long shape.
  4. Grill them over coals or on a griddle, turning them, for about 8 minutes.
  5. Serve them with rice and sambal.

The trick: The lemongrass stalks perfume the meat from the inside.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: warung. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Indonesia guide.

Frequently asked questions about Bali

What to see in Bali?

Ulun Danu Bratan, Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Mount Batur and Besakih Temple.

What to see in Bali in one day?

Don’t miss Ulun Danu Bratan, Tanah Lot, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Mount Batur and Besakih Temple. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Bali?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bali are from April to October. If you can, avoid from December to February (rainy season).

What day trips can you take from Bali?

Sunrise on Mount Batur and Northern Bali.

What is the typical food of Bali?

Sate lilit. Bali’s skewers: a fish or chicken paste with coconut and spices wrapped around lemongrass stalks and chargrilled. They’re cooked for temple ceremonies.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.