Bali
travel book
Discover the real Bali:
our secret spots, local Balinese contacts, and the landscapes worth the detour
No tourist traps, no nasty surprises.
- ⚡️ Instant access
- 📱 Mobile-friendly clickable e-book
- 🔄 Free updates
- 🤝 Money-back guarantee
We all know someone who came back from Bali a bit disappointed. Two hours in traffic for a crowded waterfall, waiting in line for the exact same photo, a beach that wasn't all that great, swings, and other tourist traps...
Bali is magnificent, believe me, but you have to know where to go. We live there most of the time and have been continuously updating this guide since 2022.
No research left to do. Here's what's inside the guide:
Optimized itineraries for 10 days, 2 or 3 weeks
Logical itineraries to see the best spots based on your time and budget.
13 detailed stops (including surrounding islands)
How to get there and what to do: waterfalls, beaches, snorkeling, food, temples, offering workshops... All the activities worth doing and how to book them.
Authentic encounters
Our Balinese contacts: cultural guides, lovely drivers. Ceremonies, villages, daily life. These are the things you'll still remember in 10 years.
Our hotel, restaurant and activity recommendations
For each stop of the trip: all the activities we truly recommend (and the ones to avoid) : waterfalls, beaches, snorkeling, food, culture. Far from the tourist spots!
Bamboo houses, guest houses, villas… we tested over 40 accomodations in Bali, for every budget.
No nasty surprises
Essential items to pack, visa information, how to get around, places to avoid... You'll arrive in the know.
Your exact budget, item by item
You'll know exactly how much to set aside based on the length of your stay: accommodation, transport, activities, dining... Everything is broken down to make estimating your budget easy.
270+ Google Maps points
So you can see what's around you at any time : cafés, viewpoints, waterfalls, beaches...
Bonus
Over €100 in savings in a €24 guide
More than 10 hotel discounts that will easily pay for the guide 🤝
Balinese Language, Culture, and Food
Practical guides to help you prepare for your arrival: a few words to chat with the locals, the principles of Balinese religion, and the must-try dishes 🤤
The traveler's checklist
A handy tick-box sheet to be 100% sure you don't forget anything before you leave.
Bali, Lombok, Java, Raja Ampat, Sulawesi, Sumatra and Komodo + Maratua Island in Borneo
This could be your trip:
💡 We no longer share exact locations on Instagram. It's a deliberate choice: we keep them for the guide, so they don't get overrun. Better for those places, and better for you 🙌
They travelled with the guide. Here's how it went:
PS: your trip will cost you around €2,000. The guide is less than 1% of that budget. Are you really going to risk the best trip of your life over that?
Indonesia Full Pack
Bali, Lombok, Java, Raja Ampat, Sulawesi, Sumatra and Komodo + Maratua Island in Borneo
Questions?
When to go?
You can visit Bali almost all year round. I would still say that April to June is probably the best season to go, right after the rainy season and before the summer crowds, with lush green rice fields and major ceremonies taking place.
September to November is also a good option with fewer tourists, although it’s hotter and closer to the rainy season.
We’ve traveled to Bali at different times of the year and sometimes had better weather in December (rainy season) than in the dry season! Rain showers are usually short and don’t last the whole day.
I would personally avoid January and February, as the rains are usually more intense during this period.
What budget?
Bali can be very affordable, depending on the type of hotels and restaurants you choose. You can sleep for €15/20 per night and eat meals for €2/3 each. If you are in holidays and you want a pool, you will easily find a nice place for 40/60€ a night. Here’s a realistic example of a 15-day budget for 2 people:
- Visa: €52,
- Hotels (€50/night): €750,
- Meals (€25/day): €375,
- Activities & extras: €500,
- Taxis & boats: €270,
- Scooter (€5/day): €55
Total for 2 people: €2 000
What are the refund conditions?
We truly want every traveler to be happy with their guide.
But because this is a PDF file that cannot be “returned” or “deleted” after download, we cannot issue a refund without a valid reason. Unfortunately, we’ve seen too many abuses and we need to protect our work and our content 🙏
This is why refunds are only possible in justified situations, clearly defined below.
1. Refund request period
You can request a refund within 7 days after your purchase.
2. Eligibility conditions
A refund is possible if you explain what is missing or causing issues when planning your trip, so we can improve the guide.
What we require:
- A concrete reason with clear feedback about the specific information you’re missing.
What we do NOT refund:
- Requests based on missing information about a destination or step that was never included on the sales page.
(For example: you expected information about Malapascua in the Philippines even though this step does not appear on the map of the sales page.) - Requests without justification.
- Requests based on simply changing your mind.
- Requests submitted after downloading multiple guides in a row and asking a refund for all of them (clear abuse).
- Purchases made using major promotional discounts (over 40 percent).
What are the payment methods?
You can pay safely by bank card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Google Pay, Apple Pay and iDEAL. All payments are secure and protected
Have you tested the recommended locations?
We only recommend places we REALLY loved (collaboration or not!) and we also also recommend places based on all our research (best locations, value for money, ratings on google/booking) so you really don't have to do anything (well yes, just choose according to your available budget!).
What is the advantage of a guide compared to a blog where I find the information for free?
Personally, I have always had to read dozens of different blogs to organize an entire trip. Most bloggers only trace what they did and you need to do more research for the rest. Our guides are designed to save you this research time, and have everything in one place, from preparing (visa, business to bring, cash, sim card...) to visualizing your complete itinerary.
In addition, if you follow me on Instagram you know that we are always looking for little-known paradisiacal places, to find ourselves alone. And it's these gems that I keep very dear for my guides, I no longer share precise locations publicly! Not to mention the exclusive discounts that I negotiate and that you won't find anywhere else.
How do I get updates?
As soon as a guide is purchased, you get all of its updates for free! They will be sent to you by email to the address provided during your purchase.
💡 tip : Keep this email with the download link carefully so you can access the latest version at any time.
What format will I get after the purchase?
The e-books are interactive pdf files (with clickable links) that you can save and view from your phone. It is a format adapted for long mobile devices that can be scrolled like a site. Please don't print it ♻️
Is the e-book right for me if I don't plan to spend as much time in the country as you do?
Yes, we offer itineraries for all durations, especially for those who only have one or two weeks of vacation.
