All ASEAN members do not need visa and yes those with other passport have to queue very long for visa-on-arrival

Yes, Nusa Dua area not developed yet, not many shops around. Can always go to Kuta area as it's not far

I'm still in Bali (my 3rd day here n 3 more days to go). stay at Kuta Beach Heritage

1) Found that most private driver in Bali charge approx 400K/day (10 hours). can PM me if u need contact

2) There are many seafood package at Jimbaran n honestly didn't know which is the best, I went to Aroma Restaurant n took their seafood set C (Rp250K) and it's below par. taste not nice, served cold (BBQ) and crab is mushy.

3) If traveling alone, some nearer place around Kuta can go by motorbike taxi (private for Rp10K-20K)

4) The International buffet at Starz Diner Restaurant (Hard Rock Cafe Hotel) is not worth the price. Very limited selection of food.

5) There are plenty of tour booth around Kuta to book tour for the next day. Almost all offering the same package n price. (private driver offers similar tour at the same price or slightly higher but have flexibility on where ,when n how long u want to stop + flexible dining time)

1) there are physical custom forms u can fill up while waiting for luggage at luggage belt (very slow in Bali, prepare to wait up to 45 mins) or u can scan QR code and declare digitally and just show to the custom officer upon exit

2) not sure about klook but I bought my sim thru Shoppee and it's just put in phone and turn on when u arrive in Bali. just wait for approx 1 min for the phone to auto configure n register on network. 7 days without problem in Kuta. No reception at certain area at Nusa Penida and no reception at Uluwatu

They didnt check insurance, upon arrival there is queue for checking app and vaccination, then proceed for immigration queue and lastly after collecting baggage, queue for customs n exit

only the app and bring hard/soft copy of vaccination for inspection at airport upon arrival.

Do not need immigration form, just fill custom form before exiting airport.. paper or thru app (scan at custom queue)

Grab is not cheap in Bali, especially if take from airport. Going to airport are almost half the price.

It's cheaper to get a private driver for 10 hours/day at 400K rupiah (grab form airport to Kuta are already 180K)

Sim card can buy from Shopee.

Tourist Sim card available at most tourist area. I saw at least 5 small stalls that sells in Kuta, they also sell at Ubud, Sanur usually near tourist hotspot.

For just a meal not far away, I usually get grab car. Plenty around Kuta area.

I went Bali last month, at the health desk, I just show hard copy of vaccination I printed from mysejahtera pdf. They accept that.

PM u

the card is 1GB/day from Billion ( I think there are a few in shoppee selling this sim card)

I use this

https://shopee.com.my/Indonesia-Travel-Unli...7914.1711840333

The coverage is very good as I stay in Kuta but the coverage in Ubud and at Percak dance is a little weak ( connect using XL network)

This post has been edited by michaelchang: Dec 10 2022, 04:57 PM

1) Nusa Peninda (island) = Highly recommended
2) Ubud + monkey forest
3) uluwatu temple (go evening for show)
4) Tegenungan waterfall
5) seafood dinner at Jimbaran

Get a personal driver will be cheaper when u do day trips to several places

400K rupiah/car for 8-10 hours

Nusa Peninda take private tour (just 1- 2 person to a car) because it's hot and you travel to 4 different beaches. sitting next to a fat sweaty european will not be a nice experience (Tour package load 5 person into a car) I paid 850 rupiah for a private tour and sit alone in a Fortuner.

Nusa penida Nusa Penida, go in the morning , will be back by 3-4pm. can go uluwatu for the evening show.

Ubud + monkey forest must spare a lot of time because the traffic are crazy. Can get stuck for 1-2 hours each way. I went in the morning and reached Jimbaran around 7pm. (planned to get there at 5.30pm but traffic jam)

Club Med location are quite secluded and need to walk a few km. Bali is in Indonesia, sure can find halal food.

Nice place to visit are not around Club med.

My private driver arrange for me and even send me to the harbour and pick-up for free. Over there have driver waiting for me and bring me to 4 different beach and wait for me while I go around.

Yes, all in. (include set lunch)

This post has been edited by michaelchang: Apr 3 2023, 09:02 PM

Driver will always try to make stops at places where they get commission from your shopping.

I tell him I do not shop and just interested in sight seeing and want to skip all the art gallery, batik and coffee place. They will comply.

I went alone, but if 2 person, the cost will increase because of lunch and speed boat ticket to Nusa Penida but I'm not sure how much is the speed boat ticket

I will try to call him tomorrow and ask if he is still doing private driver business (just in case he kena lottery and retire )