Essential Bali Travel Tips: How Best to Prepare and Pack for Your Trip to Bali

Ensure you have just what you need for holiday getaways with these essential Bali travel tips. If you're travelling to Bali for the first time, you may not know what to bring, so understanding the essentials can help you prepare to visit this coastal paradise. Even when you've already booked a flight and reserved your luxury stay at Villa Campuhan, our Bali trips and tricks can provide you with a leg up on many fellow travellers.

Bali First Time Tips for Clothing and Accessories

Pack for your trip to Villa Campuhan with these essential Bali travel tips in mind. Bali is a tropical island, so you should pack clothing that's suitable for a hot, humid setting. To stay cool, stow light, loose clothing in your suitcase, including knickers and long-sleeve shirts to shield yourself from harsh UV rays on days you spend exploring Bali's natural beauty. Also, make sure to pack comfortable shoes if you plan to do lots of walking and hiking shoes if you wish to climb the volcanoes that surround Villa Campuhan.

If you want to visit the temples, bring along modest clothing to maintain respect, and if you plan to holiday during the rainy season, stick a poncho in your bag along with shoes or sandals that easily withstand wet environs. Other necessities for your trip include sunblock, a wide hat and sunglasses. As far as swimsuits go, consider packing a few extra for lazy days spent around the pool of the communal Campuhan Lounge or your own personal villa.

First Aid Essentials for Backpacking Bali

While our villas are well-equipped and our friendly, professional staff can get you what you need, it's better to be safe than sorry by tucking away essentials such as adhesive bandages, burn cream, aloe vera and an antibiotic ointment to quickly see to any injuries. If you're backpacking Bali, consider adding pressure bandages and over-the-counter pain medications to assist with minor strains and sprains. Although you don't need to take antimalarial pills, you may require extra shots or medicine, depending on any conditions you have.

Bali Tips and Tricks for Mobile Phone Usage

Save money on mobile phone bills with these Bali travel guide suggestions. First, have your carrier unlock your phone so you can use a Bali-specific SIM card when you arrive. The island offers 4G connectivity, helping you stay in touch with important people back home while on holiday. If you need to call abroad from Indonesia, Bali's exit code — the number you dial before you punch in the country code — is 001 or 008. If your family plans to call you while you're abroad, they must dial the international access code 0011 plus the Indonesian code 62 before dialling your number. You can call collect on the island by dialling 101, and you can also use our WiFi and social media apps, such as Skype and Facebook Messenger. If you use an iPhone, FaceTime works in Bali as well.

Miscellaneous Bali Travel Tips

There are a few other things to know before going to Bali. There are mosquitoes in this tropical environment, so inspect repellent a must if you want to keep your windows open or spend lots of time exploring the East Bali beachfront. To drive on the island and in Indonesia in general, you need an international driver's licence. Other things you may need to better enjoy your stay include adapters for two-pin European sockets and refillable water bottles.