LOCAL CULTURE
CHANGE MONEY
Change money at reputable looking locations or at the hotel.
CROSSING THE ROAD
Do not forget to look and listen while crossing the road. Cars may stop, motorbikes may not.
RECONFIRM FLIGHT
Do not forget to reconfirm your flight 72 hours prior to departure date.
TOUCHING
Please do not touch other people's heads, as this is very offensive to Hindus.
VISA AND DEPARTURE TAX
Visa on arrival fee different based on nationality. Airport Tax on departure International flight: Rp.150,000/person and Domestic flight: Rp.50,000/person.
DID YOU KNOW ?
Cities
The largest towns are Denpasar (the capital) and Singaraja in the north of Bali.
Hotel
InterContinental Bali Resort has direct access to the beach, which is fabulously well-maintained.
People
Life in Bali is very communal with the organisation of villages, farming and even the creative arts being decided by the community.
Religion
Most Balinese are Hindu, however it is very different from Indian Hinduism. The Balinese believe strongly in magic and the power of spirits and much of their religion is based upon this.
WHAT TO PACK
Ceremony
Do not forget to always wear a sarong and sash when attending ceremonies. Once you try a sarong you may never want to sleep in anything else.
Climate
There is no cold season in Bali. Bring light, casual clothing with you. Most of the time you do not need your formal attire.
Do your body a favour
Drink a lot of bottled water and eat a lot of fresh fruit.
Driving
Guests must have an International License and should always rent a car with full insurance as this will save time and money if you are involved in an accident. It is recommended to hire local drivers as driving can be dangerous in Bali.