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The mere mention of Bali evokes thoughts of a paradise. It 's more than a place; it 's a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind. Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Lonely Planet Writer
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Inside This Book
11 weeks research
2 expert authors
62 maps
308 Bintang beers consumed
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Comprehensive planning tools
In-depth background
Easy-to-read layout
At-a-glance practical info
Our Promise
You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it.
Inside This Book
11 weeks research
2 expert authors
62 maps
308 Bintang beers consumed
Inspirational photos
Clear, easy-to-use maps
Comprehensive planning tools
In-depth background
Easy-to-read layout
At-a-glance practical info
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Took this book on our Honeymoon to Bali in September. Absolutely essential tool for finding the huge number of hidden treasures. We were at Nusa Dua which was poorly covered, but bare in mind that the Lonely books are for your globe trotting surfer.
But the rest of the island was very well covered and gave some great detail on the main attractions.
The Island guide was very useful giving details of local customs and amenities.
Would make sure this is in your pocket when you go.
A few tips
1. Watch the "helpers" at the airport, they will swamp you at the conveyor and fleece you for the pleasure of carrying your bag. Just say no.
2. If you are at one of the big resorts/ hotel complexes, hire you first taxi through the hotel. Then get talking to the driver who will happily pick you up outside the gates for 1/3 of the price. Full day tour was £20. Not bad for 14 hours out and about.
3. The guide will take you to places where he gets a cut, but they are still cheap places to go and you would never find them normally.
4. Get to the North of the Island, rainforest, monkeys and some amazing view
5. Save your money for a trip to the Ubud "Art Market". It is not an art market but a great place to pick up absolutely everything.
6. If you ask a guide he will take you to the outskirts of Ubud where the small workshops back onto shop front. Prepare for some major bargains.
7. Haggle Haggle Haggle, then Haggle some more. Always ask for an afternoon price then the ultimate walk way price! But don't start bantering if you ain't buying.
But the rest of the island was very well covered and gave some great detail on the main attractions.
The Island guide was very useful giving details of local customs and amenities.
Would make sure this is in your pocket when you go.
A few tips
1. Watch the "helpers" at the airport, they will swamp you at the conveyor and fleece you for the pleasure of carrying your bag. Just say no.
2. If you are at one of the big resorts/ hotel complexes, hire you first taxi through the hotel. Then get talking to the driver who will happily pick you up outside the gates for 1/3 of the price. Full day tour was £20. Not bad for 14 hours out and about.
3. The guide will take you to places where he gets a cut, but they are still cheap places to go and you would never find them normally.
4. Get to the North of the Island, rainforest, monkeys and some amazing view
5. Save your money for a trip to the Ubud "Art Market". It is not an art market but a great place to pick up absolutely everything.
6. If you ask a guide he will take you to the outskirts of Ubud where the small workshops back onto shop front. Prepare for some major bargains.
7. Haggle Haggle Haggle, then Haggle some more. Always ask for an afternoon price then the ultimate walk way price! But don't start bantering if you ain't buying.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Had the lonely planet SE asia book but had to buy this one because Bali is not covered in enough detail in the big bible. Found it to be useful and wouldn't want to have gone without it but at the same time I didn't find it absolutely essential. There are so many hotels, restaurants, sightseeing tours, spa places that you can easliy figure out online or when you're there. Book gives you good idea / general directions of bali (also of where to go/what places are like) and the rest - you can figure out when you're there ;)
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lonely Planet is resting on its laurels: it has essentially recycled old material without having revisited and rechecked the restaurants and hotels it recommends. As a result, prices and descriptions are badly out of date. Many of their top recommendations are really no longer "first in class" and they have missed out on the newer places - some of which are much nicer and better value than what is recommended here. A pity. Boutique hotels - especially in the North of the Island - are not covered at all. I'd wait for the new Rough Guide (out in October 2011) and, in any event, use Tripadvisor.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lonely planet as usual
Havent gone on vacation yet but looking at the book, it seems to be a lonely planet standart wich is goood.
Published 2 months ago by JP
Excellent
The Bali guide book arrived in good time and in excellent condition. Lonely Planet guides are useful in trip planning and this guide appears accurate and up to date.
Published 3 months ago by AAAAAAA
Guidebook written by people who REALLY love Bali
We visited Bali during Summer 2011 and found this to be a brilliant guidebook (referring to the Mar 2011 edition; note confusingly that many reviews on this page are for older... Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. Morris
We couldn't have done it without it!
We went to Bali and the Gilis for only 2 weeks, but managed to travel around alot with the help of this guide. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Steph
What a shame
I feel that I am addicted to lonely planet guide books. Every month I buy a book or two and read the whole thing, I find it relaxing. I own around 45. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Rupert L
Bad research, waste of money
It seems that Lonely Planet has not been there them self. In several occasions the descriptions did not match the reality. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Filurius
Lombok Travel Guide
I used this book whilst travelling around Lombok in 2009. I found it to be a useful basic guide but some budget accommodation recommended I would not consider to be of a suitably... Read more
Published on 25 April 2010 by A. Armitage
Bali & Lombok - Lonley Planet
Not as much detail as I would have liked and a limited selection of hotels
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by L. K. Boyes
good general information
Good genaral information,easy to read,plenty of it.A few more photographs would have been a welcome improvement though.
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Mrs. J. A. Benfield
Ideal for holiday
Very informative book full of useful tips and advice. Very useful on recent 2 week Bali trip, maps for all main towns especially helpful. Currency, health and language advice also. Read more
Published on 8 July 2009 by M. Harding
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