About Bali |
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| Lying 8 degrees south of the equator Bali is one of indonesia’s 17,500 islands, 6,000 of which are inhabited. It lies to the east of Java and the west of Lombok with a population of 3.3 million. The predominant religion of the inhabitants is Hindu and the elaborate temples are feature of the scenery throughout the island inded it is known as "The Goddess Island" or "The Island of The Thousand Puras (Temples)”. The combination of friendly, hospitable people, the physical beauty of the island, spectacular beaches and a magnificently visual culture infused with spirituality and an all year round pleasant climate have made Bali an ideal holiday destination. |
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 | Getting around
Getting around in Bali is easy, albeit you may encounter traffic jams in the city at certain times of day. Taxis are plentiful and cheap and your villa resort will often have it’s own chauffeur driven cars which will take you to the local town and pick you up at the end of the evening. There are a variety of excursions and day trips which we can arrange in advance or you can book up when you are there.
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The ClimateBali has a tropical climate appropriate to its proximity to the equator. Year round temperatures averaging 31 degrees Celsius. High humidity can be expected during the Wet Season between October and April. The Wet Season brings daily rain and quiet overcast days with the most rain recorded between December and February. Occasionally rainfall can also be expected during the dry season but usually at night or very early morning. From June to August there is usually a very refreshing cool breeze all day long. The central mountain area is typically cooler than the lower coastal areas especially at night. |
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Language |
| Bahasa Indonesia is the official language but English is widely spoken. |
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Visas |
| UK citizens do not need to arrange visas in advance but qualify for "Visa on Arrival". There will be a charge at the airport for your visa depending on duration of you stay and passports must be valid for 6 months from your date of entry. |
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Time Zone |
| Time in Bali is GMT + 8hrs at all times of year. |
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