The tropical island of Bali is a perfect honeymoon destination with beautiful beaches, unique Balinese culture, delicious food, and tons of activities for couples.
It is also the best value-for-money romantic getaway in Southeast Asia. With such a wide diversity of landscapes, cultural experiences, luxury hotels, and private villas, a few nights here won’t break the bank but will create many memories (and amazing photos!).
After scouting the island, we’ve prepared the Ultimate Bali honeymoon guide for all newlyweds excited to get on the plane to visit Bali.
Why Bali Is A Popular Honeymoon Destination?
Bali offers a unique combination of the warm Indian Ocean stretching from white and black-sand beaches to the horizon highlighted by beautiful sunsets, absolutely amazing local culture, lush rainforest, and endless rice fields, with amazing nightlife and world-class honeymoon resorts.
It has become so popular because you can’t find anything quite like this anywhere in the world with the same budget.
When Should I Honeymoon in Bali?
Your Bali honeymoon will be a success at any time of the year – it is a land of endless summer with just a few months of tropical rains from November to April.
No matter when you come you will be able to visit different areas in Bali: from Central Bali to North Bali. If you’re planning a romantic honeymoon in one of the smaller islands next to Bali, then it is best to come during the dry season from April to November to avoid choppy ocean waters and have a safe boat ride between the islands.
10 to 14 days will be enough to explore this tropical island and enjoy its pristine beaches.
Bali Honeymoon Itinerary For 10-14 Days
Start your trip in Ubud, tucked away amidst jungles. A 2-3 day stay will allow you to enjoy rice terraces, waterfalls, walks, visit museums, Ubud Monkey Forest, and enjoy a dinner at Aperitif. If you’re interested you would be able to try yoga or traditional Balinese healing methods.
Take 2-3 days to explore North Bali: watch dolphins in the wild, visit the National Park to meet unique monkeys and deer, snorkel, trek to Munduk waterfalls or even play golf at Handara resort after you visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple.
Then head to Canggu for 1 day to spend it by the beach at FINNS where everything will be taken care of, from food to entertainment. Visit Tanah Lot temple in West Bali in the morning, optionally, before relaxing at the beach club.
Insider note: Seminyak is very close to Canggu and offers quite the same vibe…sometimes a bit too crowded and a bit outdated so there is really no need to stay in both areas. We really love Canggu and believe it has more modern places and a younger to mid-age crowd from all over the world.
Spend the next 2-3 days in Uluwatu: enjoy the stunning beaches, visit the Uluwatu temple and witness traditional Kecak dance performance, chill at the clifftop wellness centre Istana, and dine at The Cave.
After that, we would recommend a short boat ride to Nusa Lembongan – a tiny island right next to Bali with white-sand beaches, oceanfront resorts, surfing and diving. A 2 days here will be enough.
After you return to Bali you can either spend one more night in Uluwatu or Nusa Dua before flying back home.
Romantic Things To Add To Your Bali Honeymoon
The best honeymoon itinerary will be a combination of beaches, nature, adventure and pampering. Explore the island, but don’t forget to just relax and enjoy the time with your partner.
FINNS Beach Club
FINNS Beach Club – world’s best beach club and the epicentre of fun and nightlife in Canggu.
You can easily spend a whole day, enjoying delicious international cuisine and local delights coming out of multiple kitchens, relaxing by or in the pool, enjoying the sunset, and later in the evening dancing together following the hits of local and international DJs.
Floating Breakfast
Floating breakfast in your own private pool with a spread of seasonal fruit, delicious food, and warming sun in the sky – what could be more romantic and magical?
The service is often available in luxe hotels and is definitely worth it. Hotels like Hanging Gardens include this romantic breakfast option in their honeymoon packages.
Couples Spa Treatments
Traditional Balinese massage in a private couple room, body treatments, rose petal bath and a glass of bubbles just for you to enjoy each other.
Some spas offer interactive treatments for couples and truly unique healing programs.
More ideas: Best Couples Spas In Bali
Visit The Balinese Temples
Ancient Balinese temples like Ulun Danu Beratan, Uluwatu Temple, Tanah Lot, and Besakih Temple are some of the most important and gorgeous temples on the island showcasing traditional Balinese architecture and carrying centuries-old traditions and rituals.
You should also participate in one special holy water purification ritual – melukat, often performed at Tirta Empul Temple.
Day Trip To East Bali
Some of the best photos from your Bali honeymoon will be underwater pictures of you two and the abundant marine life you will get a chance to explore.
The best snorkelling and scuba diving is around Amed, in East Bali, and around Nusa Penida island where you can see and swim with huge manta rays in the wild.
Day Trips To Waterfalls
Another idea for exploring nature and a photo shoot is to visit some hidden gems around the islands: recently discovered or all-time favourite waterfalls with a stunning backdrop and natural pools at the bottom.
Gorgeous waterfalls for honeymoon photos and memories: Aan Secret Waterfall, Munduk Waterfall, Aling-Aling, Sekumpul, Tukad Cepung, and Tegenungan Waterfall.
Sunrise Hike Mt Batur
If you are both adventurous and love nature and hiking, you should definitely book a local tour guide to take you up one of the Bali volcanoes to have breakfast with the most beautiful sunrise viewpoint the island has!
The trek is beginner-friendly and is a huge hit among tourists and expats. Some people do the hike every year and still can’t get enough of the beauty.
Bali Honeymoon Adventures
Love adrenaline? You will be amazed at how many adventures Bali has for you!
From white water rafting, surfing, kayaking, and canyoning to scuba diving, water sports, zipline, and parasliding.
For nature lovers – from treks to waterfalls and hikes up the volcanoes to visits to the National Park to spot wildlife.
And don’t forget private helicopter tours, hot air balloon rides, and cruises across Indonesia on a real old-style sailing ship!
Which Part of Bali is Best for Honeymooning In Bali?
An area with stunning beaches like Nusa Dua, Nusa or Gili Islands, or Uluwatu would be ideal for a honeymoon in Bali.
Of course, it will come down to what would you like to do and what is your travel style. Here are a few options for couples.
Nusa Dua
A beachfront area in the Southeast part of Bali with the most 5-star hotels and luxury resorts concentrated in one spot.
The resorts usually are right on the beach and offer almost an all-exclusive service with activities, multiple dining options, spa treatments, and, of course, private pools.
The area itself though doesn’t offer much for exploration, so if you want to see real Bali, you will need to book a day trip.
Uluwatu
If you and/or your partner are interested in spirituality, yoga, or meditation, are fans of vegan food, and have ever watched Eat Pray Love, you have to stay in Ubud, even if just for a few days. It will be a real treat for anyone into arts and crafts too.
Here you can explore the terraced rice fields of Teggalalang, take some stunning photos at Ubud Bali Swing, indulge in amazing food, try yoga and spoil each other with some nice spa treatments.
There are also lots of walking trails, waterfalls, and hidden natural gems around Ubud, that you will definitely like. Plus, if you’re not into partying, Ubud has a more peaceful character.
Canggu
If you want to party and love staying active and shopping, visit Canggu. It is home to Bali’s best beach club – FINNS, as well as the ideal spot to try surfing and visit premium gyms and social clubs with recovery and biohacking zones.
You won’t have as much privacy here, so maybe plan to stay just a few days to jazz things up.
Gili Islands
There are three Gili islands: Gili Air, Gili Trawangan, and Gili Meno, all located super close to each other but with a completely different personality.
For meeting people, more Western-style cafes, and more choices of accommodation and snorkel/diving activities – choose Gili Trawangan.
If you want to enjoy your time just the two of you on a white sand beach, Gili Air or Meno would be perfect.
Nusa Islands
Three Nusa islands: Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida are the closest vacation islands to Bali.
Nusa Lembongan is more vibrant and has stunning beaches, great surf, and amazing accommodations and ocean views. If you want something special for your Bali honeymoon itinerary, why not sail away?
Venture Beyond Bali
A honeymoon is a one-in-a-lifetime occasion and if you want to have a truly unforgettable honeymoon, you can explore what the other 17,000 islands of Indonesia have to offer. Some of the best honeymoon destinations could be:
Labuan Bajo and Komodo Island cruises
Raja Ampat or Flores for some of the world’s best diving
East Java – climbing Mt Ijen
Borneo for a river cruise to see wild orangutans, and
Sumba for untouched beaches and surfing
Best Honeymoon Hotels And Villas in Bali
Four Seasons Resort Bali At Sayan
This upscale resort is not far from Ubud, by the Ayung River Valley, and offers the ultimate Bali honeymoon experience with unique activities like a night spa, private chef dinner, private tours to lesser-known old temples, private cooking classes, and so much more!
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sayan, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Hanging Gardens of Bali, Ubud
A 5-star hotel in a secluded location outside of the centre of Ubud amidst lush forests on the slope with an infinity pool overlooking it. It is a true romantic getaway into the wild with a honeymoon in Bali package for 7 nights.
Honeymooners in this resort will be surrounded by top-notch service and the staff will be happy to arrange candle-lit dinners with rose petals all around, floating breakfasts, gifts, massages, and cocktails at no extra charge.
Where Is It? Buahan, Payangan, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Bulgari Resort Bali
Absolutely gorgeous clifftop resort with an infinity pool, spa, spacious private rooms, and world-class butler service and dining yet with deep roots in Balinese culture from private villas with thatched roofs to private classes in authentic Balinese art, cuisine, and rituals, and so much more!
The resort is so big you can have a private dining room, beautiful Terrazza crawled with flowers, an enchanting pond, and you may even decide to renew the vows here in a few years or come back for an anniversary.
Where Is It? Banjar Dinas Kangin Jalan Goa Lempeh Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Viceroy Bali, Ubud
Viceroy Bali offers romantic excursions for couples and you may also book a special romantic dinner at Michelin-level restaurant Aperitif which is located within the resort. The Pinstripe bar at the restaurant is worth mentioning – one of the best cocktails on the island.
Apart from romantic honeymoon activities, you can play squash, cycle, and attend Balinese classes from cooking to dancing and kite making. The hotel has 3, 4 or 5-night honeymoon packages to choose from.
Where Is It? Br. Nagi, Jl. Lanyahan, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Ayana Resort, Jimbaran
One of the more affordable 5-star luxury hotels on the island for your honeymoon trip. It is absolutely stunning and overlooks the Indian Ocean and rocky tiny formations in the water.
The hotel will be happy to organize a private cruise for you or invite you to have some great food and signature cocktails in the bar right on top of the rocky beach.
Where Is It? 647Q+GP, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Alila Villas Uluwatu
Modern clifftop world-class resort in Uluwatu with a few one-of-a-kind pool villa options, unique activities and adventures for couples, an indulgent spa, and multiple dining options with different settings.
They will also be more than happy to organize a celebration for your anniversary or reception for Bali friends who were not able to join your wedding abroad.
Where Is It? Jl. Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Pecatu, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Samanwaya, Sidemen
Adults-only resort in a secluded location with an on-site restaurant and magical spa, overlooking lush gardens and valleys and with undisturbed views of Mt Agung.
Compared to resorts on the list, it is the most budget-friendly option, yet, the area and the resort itself are incredibly good and offer lots of privacy and serenity. Quite a few couples choose to spend their honeymoon in Bali in this accommodation.
Where Is It? Banjar Jl. Raya Tebola, Telaga Tawang, Kec. Sidemen, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80864, Indonesia
Puri Wulandri
This resort in Ubud claims to be the ultimate romantic honeymoon destination in Bali. It is remote, surrounded by nature, rather affordable, and seamlessly blends 5-star service with traditional Balinese architecture.
The list of activities to choose from goes on and on: culinary, wellness, cultural, adventurous, and trips around the island – you can tailor your stay as you wish!
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Kedewatan, Banjar Tanggayuda, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Ulaman Eco-Luxury Resort
If you truly want to get lost in nature, Ulaman is nestled far away from busy villages and designed specifically to support sustainable eco-tourism.
You won’t even need to leave the resort surrounded by the dense forest of Tabanan regency if you don’t want – amazing dining, spa, and little add-ons like romantic dinners, ceremonies and rituals, tennis matches, the resort’s very own waterfall, and so much more.
Where Is It? Ulaman Road, Buwit, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82121, Indonesia
Batu Karang Lembongan Resort & Spa
Nusa Lembongan has myriads of beachfront bungalows and hotels, with Batu Karang being one of the top tier. This hillside 4-star hotel and spa overlooks pristine beaches and turquoise waters surrounding Lembongan.
3 swimming pools, including a 25-meter lap pool, comfortable private villas, lounge area, steam room, spa, gym, and dining options with stunning ocean views.
Where Is It? Jungutbatu, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia
More ideas: Bali Best Honeymoon Hotels
Fine-Dining Restaurants In Bali For A Perfect Romantic Dinner
Bali has amazing dining venues serving Indonesian dishes and international cuisine and you will have so many choices no matter what diet you follow.
St Tropez, Canggu
A romantic dinner with the best sunset view in Canggu – right on the Canggu beach, within the world’s best beach club – FINNS. St Tropez is the restaurant for a casual honeymoon dinner or a Sunday brunch!
You should absolutely try their seafood and amazing cocktails.
Where Is It?
Aperitif, Ubud
For an upscale 8-course tasting experience, Aperitif is an amazing option. Upon your request, they will set up a table with flowers and petals and would be happy to snap a few photos of you two.
The service and food here are world-class, and it comes with a high price.
Where Is It? Br. Nagi, Jl. Lanyahan, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Mauri, Seminyak
Missing Italian cuisine? A fine dining Italian restaurant with a choice of tasting menus or dishes a la carte – all curated by an Italian chef.
The presentation, the quality of the ingredients, and the flavours – all come together on every plate.
Where Is It? Jl. Petitenget No.100, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
The Cave, Uluwatu
One of the most unique restaurants in Bali for your honeymoon – set up right by the ocean in a natural cave. Just you and your loved one, waves crashing on the shore, cande lights, flower petals, and delicious food.
Romantic dining at its finest.
Where Is It? Jalan Pura Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Try Indonesian & Balinese Cuisine
Going out is fun, but also expensive. Don’t overlook local food, either explore street food markets, and Indonesian food restaurants or join a cooking class.
Must try are babi guling (roasted suckling pig), nasi goreng (fried rice), soup buntut (oxtail soup), beef rendang (slow-cooked beef with spices), desserts with pandan, and many others.
Bali Honeymoon Cost: Budget Breakdown
Bali honeymoon can be affordable or as luxe as you can afford. At the same time, even some of the luxurious resorts will be much cheaper than similar options in Europe or Bora Bora.
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Accommodation. Luxury resorts cost up to 3000 AUD per night, while 3-4-star hotels can be around 60 AUD. The closer to the beach and the bigger the brand, the more expensive it will be. Nusa Dua or Uluwatu will be more expensive than Ubud, Sidemen, or even Munduk or Tabanan.
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Day trips. Group trips usually cost around 50-60 AUD, while private experiences can be anywhere from 300 to 1500 AUD.
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Transport. A private driver for a day can be around 70-90 AUD, and a taxi ride is around 20 AUD on average depending on the distance.
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Dinner for two: from 400,000 IDR to 2,500,000 IDR (40 to 250 AUD). Explore street food, it can be cheaper than 2 AUD.
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Flights. A one-way flight from Perth to Bali can cost around 380 AUD. It is cheaper to book the tickets ahead of time. December is often the most expensive month.
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Tipping. It is customary to tip around 10% if you are satisfied with the service.
FAQs
Is Bali Good For A Honeymoon?
Bali is one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations for a good reason: it is still affordable, with lots of activities for couples, stunning beaches, relaxed vacation vibes, and fantastic accommodations for a fraction of what we could pay elsewhere.
How Much Is The Average Honeymoon In Bali?
To have more than a comfortable honeymoon in Bali, budget around 400-450 AUD per day including food, accommodation, and occasional activities. However, if you’d like to splurge, the sky is the limit, and you can go as high as 3000-4000 AUD per day in expenses just as easily.
Which Is Better For A Honeymoon Bali Or Thailand?
A Bali honeymoon will create more memories and the island has lots to offer from cultural and adventurous sides.
However, don’t forget that Bali is only one of the 17,000 Indonesian islands while Thailand is a whole country and comparing them is simply not fair.
Can Couples Sleep Together In Bali?
You can sleep in the same bed as your partner during your honeymoon in Bali, for foreigners there are no laws stopping you from doing so.
At the same time, make sure to not kiss openly or be intimate in public, especially in sacred sites.
Final Thoughts On Honeymoon In Bali
An unforgettable honeymoon in Bali is a dream come true with just a little bit of planning. Whether you love an active lifestyle, parties, or are more into spirituality and culture – Bali got you covered.
Balinese people will be happy to share your happy moments and offer couples activities for you, and the tropical summer climate will guarantee you an amazing vacation.
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