Bali & Singapore Luxury Experience
Five days of temples, rice terraces and volcano views in Bali, then a 2½-hour flight to Singapore for the Gardens, hawker food and a full day on Sentosa. Two very different places that combine easily in one trip.
- Best time to go
- April to October suits both: Bali's dry season and Singapore's steady 25 to 32°C. November to March brings rain in Bali, usually in afternoon bursts; Singapore is wettest in December and January.
- Flying from India
- Bali: 6 to 7 hours on the few non-stop services from India where they operate; otherwise 9 to 12 hours with one stop in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok. Bali to Singapore is 2½ hours, and Singapore has non-stop flights home to most Indian metros.
- Visa for Indian passports
- Bali: Visa on arrival or e-VOA for Indian passports (IDR 500,000, 30 days, extendable once), plus Bali's tourist levy paid online before you fly. Singapore: visa through an authorised agent, plus the free SG Arrival Card.
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR) in Bali, where cash is still useful at markets and temples; Singapore dollar (SGD), with cards accepted almost everywhere.
Bali & Singapore at a glance
Bali comes first, while you are fresh. Base yourself in Ubud for the rice terraces, Tirta Empul's spring-fed pools and a day up to Kintamani, where the crater lake and Mount Batur fill the view. A long driver-guided day takes in Tanah Lot or the water temple at Lake Bratan, and evenings are for Balinese dance or a slow dinner in the hills.
Singapore is the counterpoint: efficient, spotless and easy with children. An orientation day covers Marina Bay, the Merlion and the Gardens' evening light show, a free day is there for shopping or the zoo, and a full day on Sentosa packs in the cable car, the Skyline Luge, the S.E.A. Aquarium and the SkyHelix ride.
Must-see
- Ubud's rice terraces and Monkey Forest
- Mount Batur and Kintamani
- Tanah Lot or Uluwatu at sunset
- Gardens by the Bay
- Sentosa: cable car, Skyline Luge and S.E.A. Aquarium
Food to try
- Babi guling or bebek betutu in Ubud
- Nasi campur
- Fresh seafood on Jimbaran beach
- Chilli crab
- Hainanese chicken rice
Where to shop
- Ubud Art Market
- Celuk silver village
- Seminyak boutiques
- Orchard Road
- Haji Lane and Arab Street
Where to Stay
Areas and styles of stay we book most often. We shortlist specific hotels once we know your dates and budget.
Ubud, central Bali
Villas above the river valleys
Private pool villas and small resorts on the ridges around Ubud, looking over rice fields or jungle. Ten minutes from the town's market, cafés and dance performances.
Uluwatu or Seminyak
Cliff and beach villas in the south
Choose the quiet clifftops of Uluwatu for ocean views and sunsets, or Seminyak for beach clubs, boutiques and restaurants. Both are 30 to 45 minutes from the airport.
Singapore, Marina Bay and the river
City hotels by the water
Hotels around Marina Bay and the Singapore River, within walking distance of the Merlion, the Gardens and the riverside restaurants of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.
Signature Experiences
Moments we build Bali & Singapore journeys around
Kintamani and Mount Batur
A drive up to the Kintamani ridge for breakfast facing the volcano and its crater lake, with stops at a coffee plantation and the Tegallalang terraces on the way back.
Ubud's Sacred Monkey Forest
A shaded walk through the forest temple complex, home to several hundred long-tailed macaques, then lunch in Ubud and the art market.
Tegenungan waterfall
A short stop south of Ubud: steps lead down to the falls and the pool below. Go early, before the coach groups arrive.
A full day on Sentosa
Ride the cable car across from Mount Faber, race the Skyline Luge, spend the afternoon at the S.E.A. Aquarium and finish on the SkyHelix at sunset.
Orchids at the Botanic Gardens
Singapore's UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens are free to enter; the National Orchid Garden inside has more than 1,000 species and the orchids named after visiting heads of state.
Chilli crab by the sea
Dinner at one of the seafood restaurants on the East Coast for Singapore's signature chilli crab, with fried mantou buns to mop up the sauce.
Planning Your Journey
Timing, routing and what our specialists tell every Bali & Singapore traveller
When to visit
April to October
Dry, sunny Bali and Singapore's usual heat. July and August are busiest; May, June and September are quieter.
November to March
Bali's green season: short heavy showers, lush terraces and lower villa rates. Singapore's Christmas lights and Chinese New Year fall in this window.
Getting there and around
Into Bali
Flights land at Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar. Ubud is about 75 minutes by car, Seminyak and Uluwatu 30 to 45 minutes.
Bali to Singapore
A 2½-hour flight to Changi, then 20 minutes by car to Marina Bay. In Singapore, the MRT and taxis cover everything.
Insider notes
Bali first, Singapore last
Ending in Singapore means an easy non-stop flight home and a relaxed final evening, rather than a long connection out of Bali.
Hire a driver, not a self-drive
Bali's roads are narrow and busy. A private driver-guide for full days is good value and lets you stop wherever you like.
Temple dress
A sarong and sash are needed at Bali's temples; most lend them at the entrance. Carry a light scarf for Singapore's temples and mosques too.
Pay the Bali levy before you fly
The tourist levy is paid online and checked on arrival. Keep the QR code on your phone.
Bali & Singapore: Common Questions
Bali first. You arrive rested for the temples and drives, and finish in Singapore with non-stop flights home to most Indian cities.
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