Photographs of Tanah Lot by Jakub Hałun, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; Uluwatu by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0; the Uluwatu macaques by Jakub Hałun, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photographs: YHAI.
Overview
They call Bali the Island of the Gods, and within a few hours of landing you see why: temples on sea cliffs and offshore rocks, volcanic highlands and crater lakes, terraced rice fields, and a living Balinese Hindu culture whose flower offerings turn up on every doorstep.
The Delhi State Branch's six-day tour is based in Kuta and moves at an easy pace through the island's best-loved sights - water sports and a clifftop sunset at Uluwatu, a day on the wild west coast of Nusa Penida, the cool Bedugul highlands and the sea temple of Tanah Lot, and a last full day of volcano views, rice terraces and the Bali Swing.
Highlights
- Uluwatu: a temple perched on a sheer sea cliff at the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula, famous for its sunsets
- Nusa Penida: the T-Rex-shaped headland above Kelingking Beach, the natural sea arch of Broken Beach, the rock pool of Angel's Billabong and the clear water of Crystal Bay
- Bedugul and Tanah Lot: mountain air in the lake country around Lake Bratan, then Tanah Lot, one of Bali's great sea temples, set on a rock in the surf
- Kintamani and Ubud: views across the caldera of Mount Batur, an active volcano in a UNESCO Global Geopark, then rice terraces, a waterfall, a coffee plantation, the Bali Swing and Ubud Market
At a Glance
- Duration: 5 nights / 6 days
- Batches: 12 February 2027 and 29 March 2027
- Age: 15 to 65 years
- Reporting point: Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali
- Stay: 4-star Bliss Surfer Hotel, Kuta, or similar
Fee
- Rs. 32,000 per person + 5% GST = Rs. 33,600 per person, on twin sharing
The Fee Includes
- Five nights at the 4-star Bliss Surfer Hotel, Kuta (deluxe room), or similar
- Five breakfasts and five dinners (preferably Indian cuisine), plus one local lunch at Nusa Penida
- One water bottle per person per day
- All tours and transfers on a private basis, including airport pick-up and drop
- An English-speaking guide
- Entrance and activity tickets for the attractions in the itinerary
Not Included
- Airfare and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, and activities not in the itinerary
- Any other charges, and anything not listed under inclusions
Program Coordinator
- Shri J.K. (Jyoti Kumar) Srivastava: 98180 97600
- Delhi State Branch official: Shri Rakesh Tiwari, 87450 36589
- Email: delhi.yhaistate@gmail.com
- Youth Hostels Association of India, Delhi State Branch, 5 Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Day-wise Schedule
Arrive at Bali airport in the morning for a traditional garland welcome. After the meet and greet, a private transfer takes you to the 4-star Bliss Surfer Hotel in Kuta (or similar) for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the hotel.
Start with a morning of water sports - one round each of jet ski, banana boat and parasailing. In the afternoon, visit Uluwatu, a temple built on a sea cliff at the southern tip of the island, and stay for the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Keep a firm grip on sunglasses, hats and phones: the temple's long-tailed macaques are notorious for snatching them.
A full-day excursion across the strait to Nusa Penida, a rugged limestone island off Bali, to explore its west side: Angel's Billabong, a natural rock pool on the ocean's edge; Broken Beach, a cove the sea enters through a great stone arch; Kelingking Beach, below a headland shaped like a T-Rex; and Crystal Bay, known for its clear water. A local Balinese lunch is served along the way. The surf on this coast is powerful, so follow your guide's advice before going near the water.
A full-day tour to the cool highlands of Bedugul, Bali's lake country around Lake Bratan. Then head down to the south-west coast for Tanah Lot, a temple on a rock in the sea that can be reached on foot only at low tide - one of Bali's most photographed landmarks, and at its best at sunset.
Panoramic views from Kintamani across Mount Batur, an active volcano rising inside a vast caldera beside Lake Batur. Then walk through lush rice terraces, visit a waterfall and a coffee plantation, and take a turn on the famous Bali Swing (single swing and nest). The day ends with shopping and exploring at Ubud Market.
Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and a private transfer to Bali airport for your flight home.
The programme schedule may change according to the situation and members' convenience.
Facts & Eligibility
Who Can Join
- YHAI members aged 15 and over who are physically fit. Participants below 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Arrival and Transfers
- Report at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali, on your reporting date.
- Airport pick-ups to the hotel run in two slots, 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, set by the majority of arrivals. If you land outside these times, make your own way directly to the hotel.
- Hotel check-in is at 2:00 PM; early check-in depends on availability.
Documents Required
- Passport with at least six months' validity
- Indonesian e-Visa, as per Indonesian regulations. Indian passport holders can apply online for an e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
- Arrival card - Indonesia's free All Indonesia digital arrival card, submitted online at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id up to three days before you land
- Passport-size photographs
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Travel tickets
- Copies of all important documents, kept separately from the originals
Weather and Packing
Expect warm, humid weather with occasional showers, with average temperatures of 26 to 30°C. February and March fall within Bali's wet season, so the umbrella is not optional.
- Light cotton clothing and beachwear, including something that covers shoulders and knees for temple visits
- Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Swimwear and a personal towel
- Umbrella
- A small backpack (20 litres) for excursions
- Personal medicines and a first-aid kit
- Power bank and travel adapters
- Water bottle
- Electrolytes (ORS / Enerzal)
Money
- Carry USD 150 to 200 from India for personal expenses (this varies from person to person).
- Currency exchange is available at the hotel. Keep the receipts of all exchange transactions for record and compliance.
- International Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards are accepted at some hotels, restaurants and shops.
- Carry small denominations for local purchases.
- Bali charges each foreign visitor a tourist levy of IDR 150,000, paid cashless online before travel through the Bali government's official site, lovebali.baliprov.go.id, or at counters on arrival. It is not part of the programme fee.
SIM Card and Mobile Network
- Buy a local SIM at Denpasar airport on arrival. Prepaid 4G/5G data packs are affordable - about USD 10 for 10 GB.
- Indian operators (Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea) offer international roaming packs, but they cost more than a local SIM.
- Keep your Indian SIM active for OTPs and emergency calls, and use the local SIM for data and calls during the trip.
Food and Snacks
- Breakfast and dinner are included daily, with one lunch at Nusa Penida. Carry light dry snacks - biscuits, nuts, namkeen - for sightseeing days when meals may run late.
- If you have dietary restrictions or special needs, bring suitable packaged food from India, as options in Bali may be limited.
- Keep a refillable water bottle. RO water is available on every floor of the hotel; elsewhere, drink bottled water rather than tap water.
- Packaged, sealed food is generally allowed on international travel. Do not carry fresh fruit, vegetables, or liquids beyond permitted limits.
Local Contact in Bali
- A YHAI group leader and a local coordinator/guide accompany the group throughout the programme in Bali. Their names and phone numbers will be shared in the official WhatsApp group before departure.
- For urgent matters, you can also contact the YHAI Delhi State Branch: Shri Jyoti Kumar Srivastava, 98180 97600, or Shri Rakesh Tiwari, 87450 36589.
Batch Dates
Reporting Point: Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar, Bali - pick-ups at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Program Map
- 1Kuta (hotel) & airportDays 1-6
- 2Uluwatu TempleDay 2
- 3Kelingking Beach, Nusa PenidaDay 3
- 4Broken Beach & Angel's BillabongDay 3
- 5Ulun Danu Beratan, BedugulDay 4
- 6Tanah LotDay 4
- 7KintamaniDay 5
- 8Tegallalang rice terracesDay 5
- 9Ubud MarketDay 5
Places from the day-wise schedule, numbered in visiting order. Tap any place below to open it in Google Maps. Map data (c) OpenStreetMap contributors.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel 10 days or more before the travel date for a 50% refund of the program fee.
- No refund is given for cancellations within 10 days of travel, as all arrangements are finalised.
- There is no credit shell, and no transfer of a booking to another batch or program.
Group Size
- A minimum of 12 confirmed participants is needed to run the tour.
- If a batch is cancelled for low numbers, participants get a 100% refund within a stipulated time, and may be offered a transfer to another batch, subject to availability.
