As the best destination in the world in 2026, Bali’s top tourist attractions are focusing on ensuring tourists’ experiences are as high-quality as possible.
Local leaders have warned tourism managers not to get complacent, and one way high quality can be ensured is by increasing entry ticket fees in line with inflation.
The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that new entry fees have been rolled out at four top attractions. Many of Bali’s cultural landmarks and natural tourist attractions are overseen by the regency and provincial government and are referred to locally as DTWs.
Price Hike Alert
New entry fees just confirmed for 4 top Bali attractions.
The Update: Uluwatu Temple, Pandawa Beach, and others have raised their prices for international tourists.
See New RatesBadung Regency is home to some of Bali’s most popular tourist resorts, including Uluwatu, Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta.
The Head of the Badung Tourism Office, I Nyoman Rudiarta, acknowledged that four tourist attractions would experience tariff adjustments: the area outside Uluwatu Temple, Pandawa Beach, Taman Ayun, and Nungnung Waterfall.
New Rates
He explained, “The tariff changes apply differently for domestic and international tourists. For adult foreign tourists, the entrance fee to the outer Uluwatu Temple area is now set at IDR 60,000. Meanwhile, the Pandawa Beach fee for international tourists has increased to IDR 25,000 per person.”
He continued, “Pandawa Beach has increased by around IDR 20,000, Uluwatu to IDR 60,000 for international visitors. Meanwhile, Taman Ayun and Nungnung Waterfall have each increased by IDR 10,000.”
Rudiarta added, “We have held an internal meeting and asked the management to immediately communicate with the travel agents, so that now this new agreement is implemented, there will be no miscommunication.”
Rudiarta revealed that the regency government is in the process of taking on another new destination, Goa Gong Waterfall in Sulangai Village. The final paperwork is being processed, and the attraction is set to soar in popularity in 2026.
He noted that the new management of the waterfall as a tourist attraction is a collaborative partnership between the regency government and the local community. “We are still awaiting the Regent’s decree on the basis of the collaboration. According to the regulations, the distribution is 75 percent for the management or community, and 25 percent goes to the regional government.”
An adjustment in rates has also been implemented at Alas Pala Sangeh Monkey Forest, as well as Labuan Sait Beach and Pancoran Solas Water Temple.
The price increase happens on an annual basis at almost all of Bali’s top cultural tourist attractions. The prevailing hope is that these increases allow destination managers more income to improve facilities and run the attractions while also generating more revenue for the regency and provincial government.
Price increases are generally minimal and do not seriously impact the plans of even the most shoestring budget travelers.
2026 Price Watch
Entry fees have increased at these top Badung Regency attractions.
Uluwatu Temple
New International Rate
Tap for Price ↻IDR 60,000
The Change: The fee for the outer temple area is now IDR 60k for foreign adults.
Why: Increased to fund facility improvements and preservation.
Pandawa Beach
Tariff Adjustment
Tap for Price ↻IDR 25,000
The Change: International entry is now IDR 25k per person.
Increase: This represents a hike of roughly IDR 20,000 from previous lows.
Taman Ayun & Nungnung
Waterfall & Temple
Tap for Price ↻+ IDR 10,000
The Change: Both Taman Ayun and Nungnung Waterfall have increased their fees by IDR 10k each.
Also Updated: Sangeh Monkey Forest.
Penglipuran Village
Important Change
Tap for Rules ↻Packages Only
The Change: As of Jan 1, 2026, single entry tickets are gone.
Requirement: Tourists must now buy a full “Visiting Package” at the counter.
It is not only in Badung Regency where prices are increasing. Bangli Regency’s Penglipuran Village increased its entry fees and package rates.
In a statement issued at the New Year, the attraction management team explained, “In order to improve the quality of our services and support sustainable tourism management oriented towards cultural preservation, we would like to inform you that: Starting 1st January 2026, Penglipuran Tourism Village will only offer Visiting Packages for tourists. Entrance fees are no longer charged separately.”
“Tourists are required to purchase a Visiting Package. Visiting Packages are available and can be purchased directly at the official ticket counter.”
Bali has a big job on its hands this year to impress visitors. The island has been named TripAdvisor’s Best Destination in the World for 2026, and is set to welcome more than 7 million international arrivals in the next 12 months.
Local politician Wayan Puspa Negara spoke to reporters this week to call on the tourism sector to build upon the momentum, not to get complacent.
He shared, “This award should serve as both a wake-up call and an opportunity for comprehensive overhaul, both in physical and non-physical development, including strengthening tourism services and public relations.”
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Richard L
Wednesday 28th of January 2026
If you’re getting so much money from tourism you should do something about the roads and paths. Tax on services and levies need to go back to resources and a better lifestyle for the working class. Don’t get complacent with an award tourists are already going to Vietnam and Cambodia this is January 2026 and the place is empty. I love Bali but what with all the visa costs and tax with all the traffic chaos is it worth returning again. Maybe not
Nyoman
Friday 30th of January 2026
@Richard L, bye bye low budget discount man.
Paul
Monday 26th of January 2026
STOP being greedy bastards for a change and clean up bali
Randy
Monday 26th of January 2026
Let’s see how many Aussies and others will complain once again about the hike fees at cultural spots...it’s cheaper by far to buy Bintang beer many times over and get plastered on Legian and Kuta beaches. Sigh...
Besides there should be a law as an open-container drinking in public in tourist hotspot neighborhoods like beaches, on sidewalks and even at the International arrival in Bali. Drinking age in Indonesia is 21 years old and young foreign teens are drinking openly in Bali and worst in public in an open container. Australia may have a drinking and drug culture but Indonesia does not. But alcohol drinking is allowed therefore foreigners break the rules to drink openly in public spaces while walking instead of as in a bar like civilized drinkers. Many foreign fools think Bali is lawless. Sigh.
Randy
Saturday 31st of January 2026
@Steve bmi, It is not in the American vocabulary !
Steve bmi
Thursday 29th of January 2026
@Randy, new word Bogan hardly new, where you been
Randy
Thursday 29th of January 2026
@Steve bmi, I beg to differ but if you have a family of 3 or 4 that have to pay the VOA, Bali Tax and increased entrance fees to the culture sights, they would complain as they think Bali may be a cheaper destination. Japan is now Aussie’s new playground but that probably attract more of the well to do Aussies. Japan ain’t cheap either in regards to airfare from Australia but the day to day expense may be cheaper as the Yen is weak.
Randy
Wednesday 28th of January 2026
@Peter, I have Aussie friends, had Aussie tenants, had an Aussie lover. Nonetheless those who live in Bali agree with me about bogan Aussie tourists. A new word “bogan” that does not exist in the American vocabulary. I do not hate them you see only those who may disrespect the culture and rude to the locals. Voila...
Steve bmi
Wednesday 28th of January 2026
@Randy, your opening paragraph is wrong, the rest of it sounds like you want western rules in one hand and get rid of tourists in the other. These tourists sites are mainly for first time travellers and repeat travellers don't flock there every time they back to bali, as they done it, sick of the traffic and sick of the hassling etc . Randy get with the programe not everyone is a 20 year old in legion kuta cesspit
M
Monday 26th of January 2026
What one would expect is that beaches are a public place and as such you shouldn't pay an entry fee...
Exp
Tuesday 27th of January 2026
@M, Public access means nothing in Indonesia. Every area is controlled thugs having the right to "collect". Even those small warung trolley on the sidewalk selling food has to pay someone controlling their area. Beaches are just another possible income stream for them.
Nyoman
Monday 26th of January 2026
Entry fees and tourist tax should be double or triple, bule need to pay much as they can, or stay home.
Nyoman
Thursday 29th of January 2026
@Richard L, I loved it during covid. It was quite and peaceful. Many locals don't benefit from tourism and are sick of noisy and disrespectful bule. Specially ones who are poor and barely can afford mie goreng. Are you one of them but thinking we like you here? Keep your poor fat loud person at home then.
Richard L
Wednesday 28th of January 2026
@Nyoman, How did you enjoy COvid no tourists for 2 years how did you feed yourself then
Exp
Tuesday 27th of January 2026
@Nyoman, The mindset is quality tourists will come if prices are increased and nothing offered in return? Good luck with that.