Solo Female Travel in Bali

Bali, a dreamy island paradise situated in the Indonesian archipelago, is an exquisite blend of scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and vivacious nightlife. Known as The Island of the Gods, it is renowned for its iconic rice terraces, heart-tugging coastline, ancient temples standing in serenity amidst nature, and a truly warm hospitality enveloped in its rich and unique traditions. Bali is every diver's paradise with its sumptuously warm waters, teeming with a rich variety of marine life and beautiful coral gardens. The cultural heart of Bali, Ubud, charms with its craft markets, traditional dances, serene yoga barns, and monkey forests. From the swinging beach clubs in Seminyak to surfing in Kuta, from the tranquility of Uluwatu temple to the scenic trek to Mount Batur, Bali offers a captivating mix of experiences that promise to leave every traveler enthralled.

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Safety:Safe

Bali is relatively safe for solo female travelers. The locals are generally friendly and respectful. However, minor issues like pickpocketing or taxi scams can happen occasionally. It's advised to be cautious particularly in crowded areas and at night. The island is overall safe assuming you take the necessary precautions.

Transport:Moderate

Bali offers a range of options more comfortable than others, from taxis and motorbikes to private drivers. Navigation can be a challenge, as roads are often narrow, traffic can be intense and pedestrian infrastructure is limited. The island is not too big, but travel times can be long due to traffic. Bear in mind that in more remote areas, public transportation might not be readily available.

Things to do:Fascinating

Bali, offers an abundance of activities that would suit any solo female traveler. From exploring ancient temples nestled amidst scenic landscapes, practicing yoga in peaceful retreats, surfing on the beautiful beaches, or diving into the rich undersea life, there are boundless opportunities to immerse oneself in nature and the unique culture. The welcoming locals, delectable cuisine, shopping markets, and wellness spas are other attractions that make Bali an enthralling destination to visit. Safety too, is generally considered high for solo female travelers.

Food:Excellent

Bali offers a wide range of diverse and deeply flavorful food options. The traditional fare like Nasi Goreng, Mi Goreng, Babi Guling, and Sate Lilit are an exemplar of culinary arts. The island also presents its versatility by having numerous healthy and vegan-friendly cafés, as well as western and fusion restaurants. Its fresh seafood in the beachside areas is another must-try. Truly, it's a paradise for food lovers with every palate taken into consideration.

Budget:Affordable

Bali is considered to be fairly budget-friendly for a solo female traveler. Accommodation, eating out and transportation can be quite inexpensive, especially compared to Western countries. However, the price can quickly escalate if you are planning to stay in luxury hotels or to do a lot of shopping and extracurricular activities.

Is Bali worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 23 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.3/5

Food

4.6/5

Budget-friendly

4.3/5
Laura

Laura

Indonesia

Solo travel experience

Bali is a beautiful place with magical energy Feels like Hawaii, it’s a very unique place with the most amazing locals and there are many things to do I had so much fun moving around with my motorcycle and surfing and doing yoga People that live in Bali and are expats are inspiring and very welcoming I feel that the energy of the island is incredibly

Posted: March 21, 2024
Things to do: 4/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I spent 3 weeks in Bali in September. It was a solo travel trip. I had a wonderful time! I always felt safe. I hired a driver, who drove me everywhere I wanted to go. I was in Ubud, Seminyak and Jimbaran. I love Bali.

Posted: February 8, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Was there for a little less than a month, had an amazing time. A great place for solo travellers, it's very safe and people are super friendly. Lots ot tourists in the main city areas yet not hard to find quite and peaceful places to stay. Spent about 40 dollars per day(including diving and medical bills), while spending pretty generously. Amazing diving places on the islands. Very recommended 🌺

Posted: February 5, 2024Experienced: September, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Lisa

Lisa

Germany

Solo travel experience

Bali was a blast. Definitely felt safe to solo travel as a woman. I usually booked dorms in hostels which was very cheap ~10€/night usually including breakfast. Some parts of Bali are Muslim where I felt a little unsafer tbh but still fine. I can definitely recommend going to an ashram for yoga and meditation practice if you’re into that (I’ve been to ananda ashram in Ubud). 🧘🏼‍♀️

Posted: February 4, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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Triveni

Triveni

Singapore

Couple travel experience

Overall, the trip was excellent. We stayed in a 4-star hotel and rented a bike to explore the local area. Fortunately, we found an Indian restaurant near our stay, which was perfect for me as I am Indian and vegetarian, providing a great dining option.

Posted: January 28, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Bali was awesome for me! Had a blast exploring, felt super safe, and getting around was a breeze. Beaches, temples, and yummy food—so many cool things to do. Bali's a perfect mix of adventure and chill vibes. Loved every bit of it!

Posted: January 21, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Couple travel experience

Bali was an amazing experience. Don't travel during December if you can't tolerate heat. Always carry water and local currency. Most places have toilets, but they will charge if you visit temples, etc. Local food and beach clubs are a must-try. If you go shopping, always bargain to half the price they say. Overall safe, but you'll find a lot of people trying to scam you, so be aware.

Posted: January 10, 2024
Things to do: 4/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

Felt totally safe. Too much spiritual woo woo from the digital nomads capitalising on people’s vulnerabilities. Full of lovely locals. Tourists can be idiots. It’s an easy holiday if you don’t want to think too much

Posted: December 31, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Arwen

Arwen (12)

Australia

Family travel experience

There were lots of amazing affordable places to stay throughout Bali, where there is privacy and amenities. If you like fun and adventure then they're water park is an amazing experience to enjoy. Food is also quite cheap but you have to make sure that it has been cooked in a clean environment so you don't get sick.

Posted: December 20, 2023Experienced: October, 2017
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 4/5
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Caroline

Caroline (30)

Denmark

Solo travel experience

I spent almost 3 weeks exploring Bali and the island Gili T. I have been at many solo adventures, however this is in the top. I felt so safe the entire time. The people there is the kindest and most loving I have ever encountered. The food was delicious, the waves were spectacular and made surfing even more joyable, I met the most amazing people on the way, which was so easy as everyone is so warm hearted. I avoided Canggu, as it has become even more touristy after Covid-19, and should have turned into a true party destination. Which was not what I wanted to explore. Instead I went volcano hiking, snorkeling with sea turtles, surfing enormous waves, eat local food, trekking rice fields, catching waterfalls and much more 🙌🏼 10/10 can highly recommend

Posted: November 19, 2023Experienced: November, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Laura

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Hi! I am Laura ! I left Colombia when I was 16 and have lived in more than 3 countries 🌎 I love traveling and intent to full time travel all my 20’s 😍 I am new in bali and I am starting my journey of becoming a Digital Nomad I am a yoga teacher and love surfing 🧘‍♀️🏄‍♀️

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Sarah

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My name is Sarah, i’m Canadian, parents are from Haiti. I speak english and french. Decided to no longer be a Canadian tax resident, so I went ahead and got a Dubai residency. I work remotely as a financial analyst so I get to stay in countries for a longer period of time. I would love to make some cool ass genuine connection with like minded people. So looking forward to this app! I’m currently in Bali until May 31st 2024. Then will go to dubai for 1-2mts. Then…. I don’t know where next. But it won’t be Canada thats for sure! Lol

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listya

Bali

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Hi ladies, i have some small bussiness in bali for tour & travel agency Own by my self My service is airport pick up, Bali day tour, activities in bali and with my pleasure to share my knowladge about bali😊

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Laura

About Me

Hi! Im a German traveler, exploring the universe for a little while. After living in Australia for 1 year, I am now in NZ for a bit :) Keen to meet fellow soulmates and explore together.🦋 I love art, yoga nature, hiking, meditation, design, spiritual stuff, and music ✨️🌿🧚‍♀️

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Lottie

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Hi I’m Lottie I’m 18 and looking to find a travel buddy who is interested in joining me in going to Bali to volunteer with a company called plan my gap year for 6 weeks. I am currently studying childcare and I work as a beach lifeguard on my local beaches.💗

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