Doesn’t everyone dream of going to Bali? This tropical paradise is much more than its stunning beaches and Instagram-worthy historic and natural sites. A trip to Bali is often more about reaching a state of mind than visiting specific sites – when you come here, you want to feel connected to the land and leave feeling refreshed and better than you did when you arrived.
Unfortunately, it can be difficult to reach that feeling if you’re travelling for a limited amount of time. Sure, it’s always amazing to spend any time in Bali – how could you complain about pristine beaches, fresh food, and friendly locals? – but to really get the most out of your experience, one or two days here simply won’t do.
When you experience Bali with Intro Travel, each day on your itinerary isn’t about where you’re going or what you’ll be able to check off your list. Instead, you’ll find days organized by experience; one day where you’ll learn how to surf, another focused on connecting with Bali’s many temples. With activities that are always included, there’s no better way to explore Bali than with Intro Travel – and 12 days is the perfect amount of time to do it in.
The best time to visit Bali
Bali is beautiful year-round, and there’s always something to see, do, or experience regardless of when you visit. This means that the important things to consider when planning a trip to Bali are budget and experience.
Bali is a hugely popular vacation destination, which means that, during peak seasons, travellers will be grappling with massive crowds and cranked up prices. If you’re happy to pay extra and maybe wait in a line or two in exchange for spending Christmas in Bali, for example, there should be nothing stopping you from visiting during the winter peak season of December through the first week of January. The other peak season takes place over the summer, especially the months of July and August.
If you’re looking to travel off-peak, the best months to do it in are April through June as well as September and November.

Why you need to spend at least 12 days in Bali
Go beyond the tourist traps
There are some things you just can’t miss in Bali – how could you travel to this beautiful place without visiting the Monkey Forest, or the Gili Islands? However, sometimes these iconic destinations start to feel more like something to check off a box than an experience. When you spend more time in Bali, not only are you able to see everything you’ve been dreaming of, you aren’t worrying about fitting everything you feel like you need to see into one day. You’ll also be able to spend more time at each site or experience, getting a more complete view of Bali.
Spending at least 12 days in Bali also means you can go beyond the expected. One of the most fun things to do while you’re in a new country is to find those little local treasures that you wouldn’t have ever known about through a guidebook or website! When you have more time, it’s only natural that you’ll explore the area more, and feel less limited to certain important points.

Care for the environment
The growing concern of overtourism and climate change isn’t something to be taken lightly, and it can be hard to consider travelling when travel can impact the environment. One of the ways to lower your carbon footprint while travelling, especially when that travel involves long-haul flights, is to spend more time in your destination. It’s a win-win situation: you get to see everything amazing that Bali has to offer, and your CO2 emissions aren’t quite as impactful as they would be on a shorter trip.
This is especially true if you’re planning on a longer journey through Southeast Asia. For many gap-year adventurers and long-term travellers, joining a group tour with Intro Travel is the perfect way to kick off or round out your travels. You’ll make friends, be treated to accommodation and food included in your tour price, and best of all, Intro Travel is dedicated to assisting their travellers with their onward journey!

Discover a unique culture
Many people see Bali as a tropical paradise – the perfect place to sip cocktails on a white-sand beach. While that’s certainly true, some travellers are surprised to learn that Bali’s culture is rich and diverse, and the history of the island dates back thousands of years.
When you spend a little extra time getting to know the island and its history, you’ll be able to have many different kinds of trips in one grand adventure – you can have the all-night parties as well as the ancient history, stunning nature and outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.
Tours with Intro Travel include a homestay with a local family, so you’ll be able to learn much more about the Balinese culture than you would just through exploring the island.

Become an expert at all things Bali
You know when you’re travelling and you watch those locals or seasoned travellers going about their lives in such incredible destinations, and you start to dream about what it would be like to live where you’re visiting? When you fantasize about navigating through markets with the ease of a local, or knowing the way around the city like the back of your hand?
While you may not be able to move to Bali forever, spending at least 12 days here can mean you’ll have plenty of time to get to know the island in a way that feels more organic. When you get home, you can talk about your favourite coffeeshops or local delicacies – your friends will wonder how you managed to make yourself so at home on your vacation!
The best way to fully appreciate a place for everything it represents is by spending a significant amount of time there, and travelling with people who understand that a trip is always more than just a vacation. Of course, that’s not to say you can’t also enjoy the nightlife, laze on the beach, and snap plenty of photos to remember your trip by!
WIth Intro Travel, you’re more than able to have it all. And don’t worry if you don’t have the resources or vacation time to spend a longer period of time in Bali – Intro Travel also offers shorter itineraries, and they always have your back when it comes to outbound travel. Whether you’re planning a larger adventure or you’re just ready to head home, rest assured that Intro Travel will be there for you long after your tour ends.
What experience would you most like to have in Bali?