We visited Bali in June of 2024 and absolutely fell in love with the island. It was not in our thoughts until Kevin's dad went to the bathroom while we had lunch at Alila, walked by their bridal suite, and brought up the idea. We took a tour that day and absolutely fell in love with the idea! We love the delicious food, relaxing vibes, and spas.

Yes- If you're traveling from the U.S. to Bali, Indonesia, you will need a Visa on Arrival (VoA). Here’s what you need to know: Visa on Arrival (VoA) for U.S. Citizens ✔ Cost: $35 USD (can be paid in cash or card)
 ✔ Validity: 30 days (extendable once for another 30 days) 
✔ Where to Get It: At Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali upon arrival 
✔ Requirements: * A passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date * A return ticket or onward travel ticket * Payment for the visa (Visa & Mastercard are widely accepted for VoA payments. However, occasional issues with card machines may occur, so having backup cash in either USD or IDR is recommended just in case) Alternative: e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) If you want to save time at the airport, you can apply for an e-Visa on Arrival online before your trip through Indonesia’s official immigration website: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/

Local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Credit cards are accepted in most places but you will probably need IDR cash for smaller vendors. Please make sure to check if your credit card has any international fees. Food and general expenses in Bali is very inexpensive so you would not need a lot of cash, we recommend having $100 USD in cash for just in case.

Bali is infamous for "bali belly" aka diarrhea. Avoid drinking or even brushing your teeth with tap water! Stick to bottled or filtered water. Your hotel should accommodate bottled or filtered water for you. Ice isfine, especially at a higher-end establishment, since it is government-regulated. We recommend you bring some upset stomach medicine just in case. Try to avoid raw vegetables, raw fruits, and uncooked street foods.

We highly recommend using an E-SIM service like HolaFly.com. It is about $6/day for unlimited service and is easy to set up and install.

Bali uses type C and F plugs with 230 V. Definitely bring a universal adapter or two!

Definitely! English is widely spoken especially in touristy areas.

This is kind of a grey area but it is appreciated in tourist areas. 5-10% is common for restaurants or services like tours and massages.

We would highly recommend downloading the Grab or Gojek app, which is the Bali version of Uber. Rideshare services are inexpensive and can also deliver food for you! Some hotels also can arrange driver service for you.

There are a lot of tour services in Bali, we would definitely recommend asking your hotel if they provide that service. They provide options for full-guided tours or just transportation-only. These tours are pretty inexpensive with an average of $50-60/day for 4 people for 8 hours.

The round-trip flight will be around $800-$1200 depending on the airline and when you travel. We would highly recommend turning on alerts/notifications for price changes to find the best deals. Flying out on Thursday is the cheapest day to fly out (keep in mind, the Friday before the wedding is 4th of July) and Sundays are the best days to book flights (usually 6-13% less). Generally, booking international flights earlier is recommended, you can save up to 10% by booking at least 2 months in advance.

The airport in Bali is Denpasar (DPS) and there are no direct flights to DPS from anywhere in the US. If you want to maximize PTO or time off, keep in mind that the Friday before the wedding is 4th of July and you will get back 15 hours when traveling back.

Your attendance already means everything to us! If you wish to give cash gifts, we will have a money box at our wedding ceremony. Giving through The Knot is also an option.