Bali is a great place but if it’s your 1st time there; Bali can be pretty crazy, but with these top Bali Travel Tips and advice, your trip will be a lot easier and pleasant.
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Purchase your Duty-free alcohol before you get to Bali. Alcohol is expensive mostly due to their Tax (apart from local beer $1.50 to $3.50 a beer). I would recommend buying your duty-free before leaving and bring it with you. For example, a bottle of Jim Beam can cost around AU$60+ (RP 600,000) Be sure not to go over your Duty-Free limit or 1 Litre tho. When exiting the airport terminal, you may be asked to have your hand luggage searched or x-rayed.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text][pro_ad_display_adzone id=”69″][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]They are usually looking for alcohol over and above your duty free limit of 1 Litre. If you are caught over that limit, they will more than likely confiscate it, ask you to pay the tax or the opportunity to buy it back. If you decide not to buy it back your it could then be destined for the black market. You can always find cheaper alcohol on the ‘black market’ but you could also run the risk of ethanol poisoning. (Google Bali ethanol poisoning) Because I receive so many questions about alcohol in Bali I created these 2 pages helping answer them: Duty Free Alcohol in Bali and Cost of Alcohol in Bali[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]
[/cs_text][x_feature_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”plane”]On Arrival:[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Get to the Visa counter quickly before the line gets big, this also helps you get to the front of the line to pass through immigration and get your passport stamped.
Bag Porters: With the new airport you don’t have to worry too much about the eager Porters when picking up your luggage; These guys use to be quick, and will have your bags in their hands before you know it! That’ was fine if you need a hand with your bags, but sometimes they only take them to the door and leave you on your way. Now, with the new airport its a much more pleasant experience and the bag porters and taxi drivers, all wait outside waiting to overcharge you for your taxi ride to your hotel. See my Bali Taxi Prices as a guide not to be ripped off.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text][pro_ad_display_adzone id=”69″][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]
If you do need help with your bags and a Taxi Driver or Curtsey bus isn’t waiting. Please remember the Bag porter also expect to be paid, and some will be pretty demanding and intimidating especially if your not sure. They will expect you to pay $10 or 10,000Rp DONT do it..
Give them 5,000 to 20,000 Max (50c-$2) They are just trying to rip you off, As they know most of the ATM’s in the airport only give you 50,000 or 100,000 notes, and many of the stores outside know this and dont offer change. My suggestion is just to carry your own bags.
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[/cs_text][x_feature_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”cab”]Getting Around Bali[/x_feature_headline][cs_text]When travelling short distances around Bali the ‘Blue bird’ taxi’s are cheaper. There are many different Taxi’s in Bali, but the 1 most trusted Taxi is the ‘Blue Bird Group’. Make sure you ask them to put the meter on. Other Taxi drivers often claim their meter is not working and will negotiate a fee which unless you know the price you may find yourself over paying. Worse, when you arrive at your destination, other drivers may make demands for extras like tips and parking costs, and you may feel obliged because you have been taken to where you asked.
I would suggest that if your driver makes excessive demands, politely refuse, take a note of the drivers I.D., and threaten to call the police. That usually clears things up pretty quickly. When hailing a taxi on the street look carefully at the company name and bird logo on the side of the vehicle and the logo on the crown light to ensure that you are taking a taxi from the Blue Bird Group.[/cs_text][x_feature_headline level=”h3″ looks_like=”h5″ icon=”cab”]Tips for using a taxi in Bali[/x_feature_headline][cs_text]For a fill list of Bali Taxi Prices and Tips Here
- Have plenty of change on you, drivers often claim not to have change, hoping you will allow them to keep the difference.
- Always request for the meter to be turned on even in the Blue Bird taxis
- Make sure the driver understands where he is going
- Read more about Bali Taxi Prices here to give you a better idea of what you should be paying.
2. Bring your Duty Free Spirits and Wine. 1L per person.
3. Get to the visa line quickly.
4. Don’t let the bag porters grab your bags.
5. Use the Blue Bird Taxi for short distances, and put the metre on.
6. Long distances, hire a mini bus and driver for the day.
7. Don’t buy anything on your 1st day, practice your bargining.
8. Put RP$200,00 away for Airport taxes when you leave.
9. Break your bigger notes up into smaller notes.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h3″ icon=”lightbulb-o”]Looking for more Bali Travel Tips try these:[/x_feature_headline][cs_block_grid type=”three-up”][cs_block_grid_item title=”Cost Of Alcohol”] [/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”More Travel Tips”] [/cs_block_grid_item][cs_block_grid_item title=”Best Time To Go”]
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