Saskia Mellows
Fab tips thanks man!
clarkybravo X
Hi Scatty, get yaw spellin ryte mayte – Bargining is Bargaining
Moulika Mandal
For a couple-y vacay, refer to this vlog
amogh barve
Very informative.Thanks for sharing
Darlene Burns
I’ve watched several videos of tips when traveling to Bali and this was the best one out of all them! Thank you.
Xenia Belocerkov
Hey your Video is really cool,
I’m really often in Bali and I love the place in Canggu stayed many times in this villa directly at the beach love it –> https://www.airbnb.de/rooms/22818678
Ninno Emanuel
Good tips for first timer in Bali from 2013
Some tips still useful and some need update 😀
David Chong
Abbas Saikh
hi..i am coming to Bali on 1st of Feb’2018 with my friend..we having 07 days stay in Bali..It’s our first any foreign trip..can u pls guide fr maximum enjoy in Bali also request you pls if possible divide our day as Day-1, Day-2 for tourist places..my email id – abbas.saikh@gmail.com
jovan arthur
I have a questions how can I find the best flight to Bali coming from the USA I am trying to find the best vacation for my birthday in August 3
Delightful Travellers
Awesome video. Well done! We really enjoyed it!
Sukanvisapearyoo
Do we need visa if you’re an American citizen?
James Harden
Everyone smokes in Bali
Daniel Saunders
protect your belongings to
Cowboy Jojo’s Adventures
Great travel tips, Thank you.
LaQuita Aholelei
Hi Scotty, are all these tips 100% still relevant today 4 years on? Any changes etc.
Andrea Hurlbert
Don’t need the $35 anymore, but the unsuspecting tourist will give it and they will be happy to take it~
Mister Shadow’s
Wht happened with your Indonesia map? Its wrong for sure.
Princess BC
Note to Self: Bali a a place to get ripped off! Got it!!!
Tatiana Roilean
I was thinking to go there, but now not sure at all. If this happen at middle of day, then what can happen at night? now I am scared to go to Bali
Tatiana Roilean
This month my friend went there, the taxi driver blocked her nose, just because she didn’t want to pay 5 times more than the real price. And the people around was just looking to that, and no one called the police. She went to hospital there they not aloud her to stay for 5 min to lay down to get rest after they first her nose.
Tatiana Roilean
oh Bali yes beautiful country can’t say anything. But can’t say the same thing about the people from that country, very agresive and not respectful at all to turists.
Ragbourn TravelFamily
Nice tips! We made a short movie About Bali and Java as well. Maybe you can check it out 🙂
Proud to be marathi
hey Scott
nice video.I will be travelling to Bali this June. will be staying in Kuta. Are there Money exchange counters everywhere . How much money can we exchange on 1 day
FSM GCF NDA Office
Thanks Scotty great tips!
Gemeplay
Tip number 1: Learn how to pronounce Baaaaaaarli properly mate.
Tip number 2: Make sure if ya bring ya pet croc or Roo from Straya cuny you declare before entering Baaaaaaarli
giovani budianto
Too outdated tips, lots of things have changed and improved
cherie cockburn
2 things on my mind. We are heading to Bali in September and want to know how do you work out the difference in the money. Somebody told me you take the last 4 zeros off the price tag. The other thing is we are booked into the four points by Sheridan at Seminyak so would we be better off to get driven into Legian and Kuta or do we walk. There is a few things we want to do at Kuta and have been told its a fair distance to walk
Kingzblessingz Jayyy
I’m British do I have to pay the fees
Mat Harvey
You don’t need a visa for Aussies now. It’s been like that for about a year now!!
Lennard Kruseman
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vm0531
Would you advise a first timer to Bali to stay in Pemuteran?
Linda Orchard
Great tips Scott thanks
hlub ibtxhis
the MUSIC in the background is verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry ANNOYING. we can hardly hear anything you said.
Tugboat
cheers for the tips you’re a good bloke
Illuminati Confirmed
Is Bali safe
PandaBear
do they accept aud?
Murtaza Lakhani
Hey scotty whats up can u guide me i m comin with my wife and 6 month to bali can u guide me hotel in kuta area not mch expensive $15 to $20 thanx mate
Jeffri Yonardi
Copycat taxi! LoL
Now you can use Uber taxi, grab taxi or motorcycle taxi called GoJek, their rate are the best but remember, with this rate sometimes we need to “HELP” them a little. and 1 day ago uber just launched their motor taxi in Bali. Great news!!
For shopping tips you can bargain half price at least from what they offer you (don’t do this on branded store! :))
Have fun and welcome to Bali
Ivy Reynolds
Hey … Free entry visa now
Fritzie Mae Faller
Very useful tips, thanks so much!
AcaJudi JudiJudiJudi
do not do drugs or murder. firing squad.
AcaJudi JudiJudiJudi
Korean Air is racist. take out food, please check your food, or you will get empty shrimp shells and 2 shrimp in tact. your phone will be snatched, and pickpockets. carrofour has stale food. buy whole frit and not slices, for it is red in front and rind in the back. they tried to climb in my 2nd floor condo, but i busted them. Hotel Kuta. a few nasty Blue cab driver, who will quickly turn off meter, and say a higher price, when you arrive. They never have change, and watch for the counterfeit swap. write serial number down, and take picture of your bills. people very nice, but will disturb you by touching on the beach.
Gaia Sposito
I just saw this video, I wish I had seen in two years ago when I visited Bali, but thankfully i’ll go this year too. Anyways, Great Tips! I would probably add a useful tip is to bring an extra phone with you, so that you can buy a Sim there and call for cheap.
Bali Concierge
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preety heera
Where can we go for sea walk in Bali?
Kimberly Williams
Thank you. I’m going in July alone, so I am trying to get all the info I can.
Christine Manliguez
thank you scotty. well noted. very helpful!.. SUBSCRIBED 🙂
SuperPoopak
Thank you for sharing! You need to update your tips! there are no longer entry or exit fees for U.S, citizens!
Garret Williams
The elephant safari park is a must see
Cary Chilton
All legit tips
Tayla
Some more tips: (I’ve been going to bali twice a year for 14 years)
1. don’t drink the water, head down to a supermarket or circle k and buy water (its cheap, around $1 for a litre) and when purchasing drinks with ice always check if the ice is made from bottled water otherwise it may be contaminated.
2. When catering prices at a shop just remember if they let you walk away without purchasing the item the price is really to low, luckily for you a shop a few doors up will have the same object and you know the price you should be offering
3. Dont barter prices at established shops/resurants
4. If you have leftover shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, hairspray etc- don’t be afraid to take them out to the locals who run the bars or sell there products on the beach they will appreciate them very much. (I always collect the samples the hotel leaves in the rooms each day and give them the locals)- this also goes for any clothes that your no longer going to wear when you return home
5. If you want to ride an elephant do it at Bali Safrai and Marine Park- the quality of the ride is longer and better, it is also much safer than the elephant parks and bali zoo in past experience.
6. Have fun and don’t be afraid!
Great resurants to try:
In Legian:
1. Kamala Pantai – Strip behind the Jayakarta Hotel
2. Seaside- trip behind the Jayakarta Hotel
3. Blue Ocean – trip behind the Jayakarta Hotel
4. Zanzi Bar- trip behind the Jayakarta Hotel
5. Billys- Found on a street off Garlic Lane
other:
– Potato Head
– Bali Hai Crusises- The sunset cruise has great food and very good entertainment (well worth the money)
if anyone has anymore questions don’t be afraid to ask 🙂
N1GGATR0N
Now regarding to the visa on arrival fees, I think that they have abolished them for some citizens so that people from various nationalities do not have to pay $25 anymore. That’s what happened to me twice when arriving in Jakarta with my German passport
MrMarkb68
You can actually pay for the Visa on arrival in Australian dollars.
And the departure tax in now included in your airfares.
J S
thank you!!!!!
Sargo Fargo
what is the porpose of going to Bali for holidays if you are only paranoiac of being ripped of by a local ? try somewhere safer and honest (if there is any in this word !) I was mugged by an English on a dubble decker bus in London 8 years ago, he took all my travel money and run away !!!
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Passport Stamps
Brilliantly useful video Scotty – we’re going there as part of a round the world for a week or two so this is just what we needed! Will check out a few more of your vids!
Tiki Nguyen
is visa required for US citizen now in bali? Thanks
Kristoffer Linder
updated visa prices and no departure cost … so those 200 000rp is gone! witch leads this to a 8 tips!
iloveu1910
can u please suggest any resort villa in seminiyak…
4 to 5 star….and also whats the best season travel…i plan next week and also looking for a great villa
Dwayne Beagley
Scott is it true that you no longer require the departure tax money because they now include it in the airline ticket?
BlackJack Gaming
Thanks Scotty great tips
MarieMacify
Your video has been helpful but i am wondering: is it better to pay in dollars while there or exchange currency to rupiah? Is it expensive to stay in bali or ubud for a week? Thanks a bunch!
MarieMacify
Your video has been helpful but i am wondering: is it better to pay in dollars while there or exchange currency to rupiah? Is it expensive to stay in bali or ubud for a week? Thanks a bunch!
Daily Philippines
The visa is now free if staying in Indonesia 30 days or less.
Janita Blinco
Great info – thanks!
Juvelle Mendes
Thanks for compiling this video .Very helpful
E Louise
Hey scotty,
You mentioned breaking large notes into smaller ones, where can I do this?
thanks Ellie!
Mass
What is a good tip to give to hotel staff? If i offer someone a 10k tip is that too low? too high?
Ernest Jay
The most common scam in Bali is :
1. Taxi (compare to locals, they can charge tourist twice as much)
2. Street food (just like Taxi, tourist always get a higher price)
3. “Free hotels” brochure, don’t even read it, you will find someone offer you a brochure about “free hotels for few nights” or something like that, especially for backpacker tourist, in fact, they will forcing you to buy their stuff that you actually didn’t need or become a “member” for their “hotel group” to get a free hotel, but before you joint, you must pay a high prices for those “membership”
Fanta link
Is bali good for kids? Thx
MooHa Ga
Sir. Would you please answer my question.
What kind of card has wide acceptance in bali ?
Visa, MasterCard or American Express ?
Thank you in advance
Silentpartner34
great tips thanks!
tallaganda83
Bintang, is not too expensive, but man beer is expensive in Jakarta, i bought some beers in a pub there and they were around 15 bucks i think.
Bali Tourism Board
Wow. Your video is really packed with information. This s very nice esp to first time travelers. More videos 🙂
shasashu
Are you from Australia?
Stephen
Visa on arrival is now US$35. Departure tax is now 200,000 IDR
fikri jasri
how much for the current departure tax?
NaturallyRae Travels
Life saver,,,,,,, We are going in April 😉
Putera Usman
When you arrive in Bali you will see a big sign that say “drugs are punishable by death” it is no joke.
Don’t let someone you know back in Australia to ask you to bring a package for his or her mate’s in Bali unless you are sure what is the package. This excuse has been use by so many caught drug mules, the police will not bought your excuse for a second.
Drugs is a serious problem in Indonesia, Don’t temp to buy it everywhere in Bali because you might be in a sting operation by the police.
Always tell your mate or inform someone in your hotel, when you decide to do adventure off beaten track kind of tour especially from someone you meet on the street.
If you get stop by police if you renting a motorbike and they say your driving licence is not valid in indoensia, do ask politely for them to fine you instead but remind them that you already ask you embassy consulate regarding this and they say it is ok to use your country driving lisence. They will not able to fine you because they don’t know which law their going to use to fine you with in the first place and they only do it just to bluff you to bribe them. Unless your passport have a KITAS (working visa)in it, You are not oblige to apply Indonesian driving lisence. The quick solution to speed you time with the police after they bewilder with you, is to ask them are there any mistake that I have made? Just don’t make a scene about it, they will quietly let you go. If they insist on holding you lisence, please ask politely with smile his name and precinct, police ID card and fine document, because I will notify my embassy that you are holding my document. If he say why you ask for my police ID, say that you have been victimise by phony policeman two days ago.
Always put small change in your wallet and big change in your underwear.
Donna di coppa
TIP number #10 Don’t go to bali!!!!!!!!
muhammad ali
Very good tips!
Chuan Indo
One comment on the bargaining for stuff..be carefull when doing that, if they agreed with your price, you should buy the stuff..dont just walk off not buying anything, that would be offensive.. 🙂
Tina Fuaivaa
This is awesome , I’m planning to go with my partner for my 25th in June, a bit sceptical about going to different countries other than my own. How much would it cost roughly to go site seeing and all those places?
LoveMusic4652
Great video.
Thanks for posting. I am considering Bali for an upcoming vacation. I am female and will most likely be traveling solo. If you have any specific tips,concerns or recommendations,I will appreciate it. Thank you:)
Mirela Leoni
Nice tips! All of them. An update: Around Denpasar it is a very good and cheap public transportation now and for the blue bird taxi you said is the best, agree plus from my experience it is good also to make the hotel call you the cab in order to make sure that they will put the meter on. Even so, I had to ask the driver to put it. And yes: ALWAYS have changed money: they NEVER have any change.
The VOA tax is now 35 US dollars to enter Indonesia and I payed with my credit card as I only had 25 dollars, the rest of the cash in Euros. Exit September 2014 150 000 rupiahs.
Avanti Morocha
Great tips. Thanks 🙂
TheLisamariahenable
Been to bali early this year.. It was nice. Going there again early next year…
Urban Deployment
Arr mate. What about people sailing into Bali? And by sailing I mean coming in on ones own sailboat.
Mirosław Drożdż
Hi Scotty, i’m going to visit Bali i n November for 3 days (only). What is “must see” things over there?
Bridge
Your videos are sweet, keep it up! I’d love for you to check out mine in the chances of you getting bored enough <3
Bi Tran
Thanks man. I am going to Bali this coming Nov. Your video sure helps a lot.
delikan178
Very cool tips! Thanks vm, Scotty !!
Steven S
Friendly Note: the Visa Entry fee is now $35 USD.
nawang wulan
You forgot to mention that Bali is in Indonesia
Emmeline Mcleod
Is the cost to hire a private driver per person?
wayangede2007
I am wayan from Bali.see all mt video
Kaushik Mitra
Thanks Scotty, great stuff. We are headed there for our first time in August 14. Your tips were great, had no idea on the departure tax….thanks mate
Edo Fernando
im indonesian, live in bali.. speaks perfect english. you can ask me anything here guys..
PrincessPriyanka
is it still 25 dollars for the visa ?
libraneverlasting
heading off to Bali this September. Any tips on where to stay ??
Nina Bee
Hey Scotty, Great Video! Do you know what it takes for foreigners to relocate to Bali without having much money? I would like to live there for half of the year.
Mark Chow Khoon Keat
Tips no. 9
Updated info.
It had increased to 200k rupiah
Scotty Boxa
Hey Brendan, It wont let me reply to your comment, but here goes.
Kuta: If your looking to mainly party / big shops
Seminyak: If your want slightly quieter, beach bars
Ubud: Laid back country / rice fields and you just want to lay around and not do too much
Sanur: I havn’t been but told its very quite and nice.
Dreamland / Jimbaran: For surfing
Lombok: Suppose to be a really nice island how bali use to be before the tourist.
I hope that helps, you can also find some other Bali tips at http://www.destinationunknown.com.au/destinations/bali/
Gorgeous Voyager
Hi Scotty! Thank you for your practical advises tips . They are very useful for 1st timer in Bali. At the end of your videos, you asked to add our tips. Since mine are complementary to yours, I’d like to share them with you. Don’t hesitate to let me know your thoughts. Talk to you soon
Jack Northrup
Nice, Thank you. I am retired in the Philippines and know there is a Bali trip coming up in my near future. I have heard it is a fantastic place to visit.
James Donaldson
Awesome notes. Thank you!
Arilysse Ohayon-Crosby
great tips
Scotty Boxa
Thanks Ayngelian… Glad you like it 🙂
Ayngelina Brogan
Really slick post production, nice work.
Scotty Boxa
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful! 🙂
