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A Complete Guide To Solo Travel In Bali

How to make the best of your trip on the Island of the Gods. Bali is a perfect destination for solo travel. It’s easy to get around and meet new inspiring friends. Also, it’s an ideal place for switching off and diving deep into self-introspection and inner exploration.

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1. What kind of accomodation?

On the island there are accommodations for all needs and tastes. Hostels and guesthouses are great places to meet people - most of them have breakfast included and dreamy swimming pools. However, what would really give a local taste to someone’s experience in Bali is to live in a homestay, run by Balinese families. It gives the chance to live in a traditional compound and be welcomed in the daily local life. Most likely, guests are invited to traditional ceremonies in the temple of the local village: the best way to dive deep into the timeless Balinese culture and spirituality. It will definitely set the tone of a solo travel experience.

Alternatively, if thinking of a pampering and full relaxing holiday, Bali hosts some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, perched in between the lush tropical jungle or overlooking jaw-dropping beaches, like the REVIVO Wellness Resort. Surrounded by dense Rainforest

Another option, quite easy to find, is to rent a room in a shared villa: perfect for feeling at home on the Island of the Gods and have the chance to meet fellow solo travellers, but in a more quiet environment than a hostel. And if you prefer a mix of all Vision Villa Resort in East Bali coould be the right choice. Filled with elemental themes and Zen-inspired adornments, as well as a healthy beach club, it’s perfect for both meeting fellow travelers, and feeling as one with nature. Bali is one of the main destinations in the world for digital nomads and location independent professionals. There are plenty of coworking spaces on the island and also of coliving spaces, where fellow nomads gather and work together for either a short or long-term period. One of them is Outpost, which has been voted as the best coworking space on Bali for two years in a row by Coworker.com. They have three locations across Bali including a beachside space in Canggu and two in Ubud. So before you go ahead and look for your accommodation we strongly suggest you get familiar with the main DESTINATIONS of Bali first! Each destination in Bali is indeed quite different.

*Tips: The prices mentioned are the low season rates, and they exclude tax and service charges. Accommodation rates often change with room availability, and low or high seasons. We recommend double checking for the final prices before confirming your booking.

2. How to move around in Bali?

Transportation in Bali comes in plenty of flavors, some more tourist-friendly than the others. If you’re not relying on your hotel to get you around because it’s not that there’s anything wrong with that you can get around town on foot, on rented bike or motorbike, or via Bemo. If you’re seeking to go between towns, you can catch a ride on a public Bemo (bus), a private Bemo, a taxi, a car/ driver rental package, or rent a car to drive. Due to its large and spottilyregulated tourist industry, Bali hosts an endless number of short- and longdistance transport entrepreneurs, each jostling to get your business. Some of them are honest brokers; some are not.

Moreover, most accommodations have a paid airport shuttle service. It’s highly recommended to get the WhatsApp number of the driver before departing to be able to communicate when being at the airport - there’s free wifi. After that, it’s convenient to rent a scooter to get around since the roads can get busy and it’s easier to move around by motorbike than by car. Cycling is also an option, but only for short routes outside the busiest spots: Bali has steep hills and the weather is hot...a scooter is a much more comfortable choice and always brings that sense of freedom when feeling the wind touching the face.

3. What to do when solo travelling in Bali?

It depends if someone prefers to stay alone or if someone is keen to meet new friends. No worries though, there’s a vast choice for both moods. The island of Bali, nicknamed the ‘island of the Gods’, is one of the most popular travel destinations among all kinds of travellers. Not just that, Bali is quite budget-friendly too, which makes it perfect for solo female travellers like you and me. And if Bali is your first solo trip, you are in for a treat! It is surrounded by stunning beaches and clear water seas, which are reasons enough to take a break from the city life and spend some quality time in this gorgeous land. Along with the beaches and seas, Bali has plenty of other things such as waterfalls, markets, caves, and temples, among others for you to explore.

4. What to do when wanting to stay alone during a solo travel?

Well, the best option is to just grab a scooter and go for a ride in the lush countryside or discover wild beaches. The Northern part of the Island is perfect for that. It’s the ideal place to go chasing waterfalls, snorkeling and scuba diving. It’s important to remember who you’re really there for. You are the number one priority on this solo vacation. You are the person in charge and you are the person you’re getting to know on this journey. Make sure to keep your own needs at the forefront throughout the trip and carve out time each day to be alone. Go ahead, have coffee alone, lunch alone, or dinner at a fancy restaurant all by yourself. No phone, no nothing—just you.

5. While for relaxing and embracing that solo inner journey, why not signing up for a silent retreat in the Balinese hills?

If you prefer a more vivid surrounding, the town of Ubud is the perfect for solo travellers willing to experience that ‘urban’ vibe. The Yoga Barn has those every Monday and the Betelnut noodle, satay bar and music lounge offers a vast choice of films and documentaries. An institution when it comes to watching movies is the Paradiso Ubud, the world’s first vegan cinema. It is a cultural center combines a movie theater, live performance space, raw vegan bar, shop and a private event facility.

Don’t mind that Bali has a lot for vegetarians as the major dishes here are made from plantbased ingredients. Let take a trip to travel Bali right now when the COVID 19 pandemic is positively turn into a new page. There are a lot of vegetarian restaurants in Bali which serve tempting and mouth-watering food. Just go for it right now!