Bali may be our favorite place we’ve ever visited. We promise that honeymooning there only slightly biased us. The island really does have something for everyone, though. From beautiful scenery to budget-friendly dining to vibrant nightlife, it is all at once a backpacker’s paradise and honeymooner’s delight. You’ll love it.
We thought this itinerary gave us the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure. Nusa Dua has a reputation as a luxury resort beach destination in Bali, and it does not disappoint. Really, though, you can substitute Nusa Dua for any of the other beach towns in South Bali (Kuta, Seminyak, etc.) when choosing your first home base. North Bali is lush with jungles and waterfalls, and Ubud is a cultural center with great spas, restaurants, and activities. For more detail on where to stay in Bali, take a look at our post about some of Bali’s best honeymoon hotels, in which we also describe some of the regional differences found on the island.
What can $40 get you in Bali? A personal chauffeur for 10 hours that will take you all over the island and wait for you at each of your stops. Considering the price point, there is no better way to get from Point A to Point B. The roads in Bali are kind of nuts (especially in South Bali), so think twice before trying to rent a car or scooter. If you do choose to drive yourself, make sure you’re comfortable in chaos. Lanes don’t really exist here. At one point we saw about seven scooters riding in a group down a two “lane” road. Oh, yea, and a few of the scooters had two or three people on them, including children.
Each part of Bali has its own treasures to offer, so getting transportation is more a question of “when” than “if”. Luckily, there are plenty of companies offering private car services. We used both Your Bali Driver and Bali Travelo during our time in Bali. Both were solid options, but we preferred Your Bali Driver because they were less pushy and didn’t seem to have their own agenda. With either company, there’s a good chance your driver may accompany you at your stops to take pictures and help you translate.
If you’re looking for food and activity recommendations for each area we visited, check out our posts linked below.
For recommendations on which waterfalls to visit on the island (an absolute must do), you can refer to our post here.
Happy traveling!
Kitrina & Jordan
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