One of the most popular adventure activities for tourists on vacation to Bali is to hike to the summit of Mount Batur to watch the sunrise. Mount Batur is the island’s second-highest peak, with Mount Agung standing proudly at 3,031m; both peaks pose their own unique challenges. There is perhaps something of a misconception that …
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Bali is welcoming a new attraction to the block. The freshly renovated New Kuta Green Park is bringing affordable family fun in the sun in South Kuta. Once upon a time, the New Kuta Green Park was known as Dreamland Water Park before it became too run down. The newly renovated and improved New Kuta …
With just two days before the launch of the tourism tax in Bali and the general election, there is a lot happening on the island. Ahead of the busy week, Bali’s Acting Governor Sang Made Mahendra Jaya has spoken to the media about the future of tourism. On 14th February, Bali will officially be launching …
Demand for travel to the Nusa Islands and Gili Islands is soaring right now. It’s not hard to see why. The idyllic outlying islands are easily accessible, affordable, and simply stunning. Want to read more? Our Bali Sun Premium Members always get full access to our best content, ad-free!
There are many different ways to explore Bali. The Island of the Gods catered to every travel style and every travel budget. Tourists are always on the lookout for the next new and exciting way to explore the island, and in the highlands of Kintamani, things are getting interesting. For most tourists, Kintamani is a …
Bali’s new tourism police civil service unit has officially started its patrols. The newly appointed officers will be out and about in Bali’s busiest resorts and at top attractions, ready to help tourists in need and communicate the dos and don’ts of the island. It was revealed earlier this week, much to the excitement of …
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Indonesia will have a general election on the 14th of February, 2024; with the final days of campaigning underway, all eyes are on the three presidential candidates before the country goes to the ballot. The three presidential candidates have been discussing everything from social housing to tourism and economic growth to major infrastructural developments. Anies …
Bali’s new tourism tax will come into effect on the 14th of February, 2024. Officials have been talking about the new tourism levy for months, but as the big launch looms closer, the final details are being revealed. It has now been confirmed once and for all which visitor visa categories will be exempt from …
Bali’s Kuta Beach has long been one of the most popular vacation destinations on the island. The resort is home to some of the biggest hotel complexes and is loved by holidaymakers from around the world. However, their local task forces have been kept busy lately. There are a number of local task forces in …
On the 14th of February, Bali’s new sustainable tourism levy will come into effect. All international tourists arriving on the island will be required to pay an IDR 150,000 fee to contribute to the preservation of the Balinese culture and its natural heritage. The Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, has just revealed …
Bali’s Tanjung Benoa is best known for being home to dozens of watersports and outdoor adventure centers. Tourists can hop aboard a banana boat, jet ski, parasail, and more; it’s all good old-fashioned fun in the sun. As the low seasons are well underway, there are pockets of Bali that are way quieter than usual. …