Destination
Bali, Indonesia. Two bases: Canggu (party) and Ubud (wellness).
Thursday × Bali · 24 May – 2 June 2026
Bali 2026 Traveller Guide
Canggu parties + Ubud wellness + everything the group has shared so far.
At a glance
The trip in one screen
Quick facts so you can orient yourself before diving in.
Main party
24 May – 29 May 2026 in Canggu. Early arrivals from 18, 21, 23 May.
Wellness
Ubud check-in 31 May. Wraps Tuesday 2 June 2026.
Hosted by
Kara is coordinating. Updates land in the WhatsApp group.
Get around
Gojek scooters in Canggu. Wira Driver for airport + day trips.
Add-ons
Optional but recommended — some sell out. Boat cruise has only 150 spots.
Heads up
Canggu traffic is brutal — a 30 min ride can stretch to 1.5 hrs.
Key dates
What's happening, and when
Confirmed dates from Kara and the group chat. Times TBC unless listed.
| Date | What | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 18 May onwards | Early arrivals begin | Some travellers arriving early to settle in. |
| 23 May | More arrivals / accommodation starts | Paula's Eastin Ashta booking begins. |
| 24 – 29 May | Main Canggu party trip | Party afternoons & nights, recovery mornings. |
| 29 May | End of Canggu party section | Transition day for some travellers. |
| 31 May | Ubud wellness check-in | 4pm yoga included. Welcome dinner + show booked separately. |
| 1 June (Mon) | Waterfall trip | Website shows Sunday — Kara confirmed Monday. |
| 2 June | Wellness wraps | Volcano hike mentioned for this day. |
Exact party venue itinerary and times are still to be posted by Kara / Thursday.
Where everyone is staying
Accommodation
A mix of Canggu hotels and one villa share. Book Canggu separately — Swan Paradise is for the wellness segment only.
Aston Canggu Beach Resort
PopularSeveral travellers staying here. Repeat Bali travellers love the location.
Good breakfast, rooftop pool, gym, right in the heart of the action.
Note: gym is small — Obsidian Gym may be better.
Eastin Ashta Resort Canggu
Paula · 23–30 MayBooked via Trip.com.
Heads up: Trip.com caused payment issues for one traveller — Booking.com may be easier.
Sanata Luxury Villa
Shared as a Booking.com option.
Swan Paradise
Wellness onlyKara confirmed: this is the Ubud wellness accommodation only. Book Canggu separately.
Casa Amarta Canggu
Boutique Lofts & Detox SPA — suggested as near Finns Beach Club.
Frii
One traveller booked Frii — one of the Thursday-suggested hotels.
Holiday Inn Canggu
One traveller mentioned staying here.
COMO
Mentioned as a possible recommended hotel choice.
3-bed villa share
Female · spot openHeart of Canggu, modern villa, pool, few minutes walk to beach.
23 May – 1 June · $600 AUD · own bedroom + ensuite.
Activities & add-ons
Lock in the good stuff
Add-ons are optional but recommended. Some are limited and may sell out — only book for the part of the trip you're attending.
Party Boat Cruise
Limited · 150Part of the Canggu party trip. Several travellers already booked.
Waterbom Park
ConflictSame day as the boat cruise — don't book both unless timing has changed.
Monkey Forest day trip
Day trip + lunch.
Magical Merlin's
Merlin's restaurant experience.
Waterfall trip
Mon 1 JunWebsite said Sunday 1 June — Kara confirmed it's Monday 1 June 2026.
Nirvana Recovery
Mentioned for 26 May & Fri 29 May. It's a recovery wellness centre, not a day spa — contact directly for massages.
Volcano Hike
Tue 2 JunMentioned for the final wellness day.
Wellness welcome — 31 May
4pm yoga included. Dinner + show booked separately. Kara: this is the welcome dinner for everyone at the retreat.
How to book extras
- 1Log in using your booking email.
- 2No account? Click 'Forgot password' to set one up.
- 3Select 'Add Extras'.
- 4Choose your activities.
- 5Return to booking page and check out.
Once checked out, activity bookings are locked in.
Transport
Getting around Bali
Wira Driver
Kara's recommendation for airport pickup, drop-off and day trips. She's used him for 10 years.
- ✓Speaks great English
- ✓Can arrange multiple drivers if needed
- ✓Pay drivers in cash — Indonesian Rupiah
Canggu traffic is insane
A 30-minute car ride can become 1 to 1.5 hours.
Scooter is usually best
Gojek scooters get heavy use in Canggu.
Insurance check
Make sure your travel insurance covers scooters if you plan to ride.
Money & payments
Cash, cards & ATMs
Live currency converter
Loading…Quick sanity-check before you tap your card or hand over rupiah.
Equals
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What things cost
Show in
Ballpark Canggu/Ubud prices — use as a rough guide, not a guarantee.
| Item | IDR | AUD |
|---|---|---|
| Bintang beer (warung) | Rp 35,000 | AUD 3.33 |
| Bintang beer (beach club) | Rp 80,000 | AUD 7.62 |
| Cocktail at a beach club | Rp 150,000 | AUD 14.3 |
| Flat white / coffee | Rp 45,000 | AUD 4.29 |
| Warung meal (nasi goreng) | Rp 50,000 | AUD 4.76 |
| Mid-range restaurant main | Rp 150,000 | AUD 14.3 |
| Gojek scooter (short ride)· ~10 min | Rp 20,000 | AUD 1.90 |
| Gojek car (Canggu hop)· traffic dependent | Rp 60,000 | AUD 5.71 |
| Airport → Canggu (Wira)· pay in cash | Rp 450,000 | AUD 42.9 |
| Scooter rental / day | Rp 80,000 | AUD 7.62 |
| 1-hr Balinese massage | Rp 150,000 | AUD 14.3 |
| Day club entry (Finns area)· varies by event | Rp 250,000 | AUD 23.8 |
| SIM card with data | Rp 150,000 | AUD 14.3 |
Tip: ask the price before you order at warungs and always agree the fare before a non-metered ride.
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Drivers and small purchases are cash.
Airport ATMs
Available after immigration before the arrivals hall — handy for first cash on arrival.
ATM picks
Maybank and BNI were recommended as they may avoid local ATM fees.
ING Orange Everyday
Traveller tipRecommended by one Aussie traveller for overseas ATM fee benefits. Not financial advice — do your own check.
Cash vs card
Some prefer ATMs over carrying lots of cash. Others bring AUD and exchange in Bali to dodge ATM fees.
Booking quirks
Heads upLinks may show AUD or USD by region. Booking.com sometimes cheaper than official hotel links. Trip.com caused payment issues for one traveller.
Recommendations from the group
Where to eat, sweat, sip & swim
Uluwatu day trip
First-timerRecommended for first timers. Surf and beaches are beautiful. End at Single Fin for sunset.
Wellness & fitness
- • Nirvana
- • BYND
- • Spring Day Spa
- • Amo Spa
- • Obsidian Gym
- • Reload Sanctuary
Restaurants
- • Yuki
- • Ina Re
- • Masonry
- • Skool
Nightlife & day clubs
- • Luigi's Pizza — Mondays, younger crowd
- • The Lawn — sunset drinks
- • Desa Kitsune — garden parties Tue & Fri
- • Finns Beach Club
- • Café del Mar
- • Old Man's
- • Berawa Beach · Echo Beach
- • Pererenan — one party venue expected
Tattoos
Canggu Ink Club. Ocky was recommended by one traveller.
Live music
A reggae bar in Sanur was mentioned — Sanur is far from Canggu though.
Optional: Brian's go-kart
Track about 1 hour away.
View on Google Maps →Dress code at FINNS (from chat)
- • No gang colours.
- • AFL jerseys are not permitted.
- • Groups can't all wear the same team jersey.
- Change rooms likely available — confirm with venue.
Practical
What to pack & first-timer tips
Power & adapters
- ✓Bali uses Euro-style two-pin power outlets
- ✓Aussies: bring a universal adapter
- ✓Bring an Australian power board for charging multiple devices
Pool parties & beach clubs
- ✓Swimwear + change of clothes
- ✓Dry bag or waterproof pouch
- ✓Card / cash storage
- ✓Sunscreen, hat, thongs/slides
Don't rely on phones being waterproof in pools or saltwater.
Beach club outfit
Shorts, tee, swimwear, casual resort wear. Canggu and Ubud are busy — beach clubs may involve swimming.
Flights
- ✓Some travellers flying Perth → Bali; sales mentioned
- ✓AirAsia and Batik Air suggested for Perth → Denpasar direct
- ✓One traveller warned about Jetstar/Virgin cancellations due to jet fuel concerns
- ✓Confirm flight status before departure
Open questions
Still to confirm
- Exact party venue itinerary and times (Kara / Thursday to post)
- Exact official start and end times
- Whether specific extras have sold out
- Final prices for wellness add-ons
- Whether the wellness male accommodation is still sold out
- Which spa treatments are available at Nirvana
- Change rooms confirmed at specific venues
- Flight schedules close to departure