Bali & Indonesia Trip Checklist

Decide the shape of your trip

• Confirm your dates for Bali and Indonesia; keep one backup date if possible.
• Make a realistic 8-day route, including arrival and departure time.
• Pick your two must-do experiences and leave some free time.

Book and verify

• Compare the final price and total travel time from your origin to Bali and Indonesia.
• Use the exact ID or passport name on every transport booking.
• Check cancellation and refund rules before paying.

Documents and money

• Check every traveller’s government ID or passport before booking.
• Save offline copies of IDs, tickets, insurance and bookings.
• Carry a paper copy of emergency contacts and the first stay address.

Health, safety and communication

• Check current health and weather advice for the destination.
• Pack prescription medicines in original packaging, with extra for delays.
• Carry a small first-aid kit suited to your activities.

Pack for the actual itinerary

• Choose clothing by day and activity; remove duplicate “just in case” items.
• Pack comfortable footwear you have already worn.
• Carry suitable protection from sun, rain or cold.

Transport-day checks

• Verify terminal, baggage limits and online check-in opening time.
• Keep liquids, batteries, medicines and valuables within current cabin rules.
• Plan the airport transfer with buffer for traffic, queues and security.

Traveller-specific preparation

• Agree on trip pace, shared budget and individual must-do activities.
• Keep copies of bookings accessible to both travellers.
• Plan some independent time instead of making every activity compulsory.

Activities and destination checks

• Check operator certification, weather cancellation and equipment standards.
• Use activity-appropriate insurance and disclose medical conditions to the operator.
• Carry waterproof document protection and secure eyewear or devices.

Final 24-hour check

• Recheck live transport status, weather alerts and provider messages.
• Charge devices and power banks; download tickets, maps and entertainment.
• Confirm documents, medicines, wallet, keys and essential hand baggage.