What's on in Bali, tonight and all week.

Most visitors need a visa for Bali. Passport holders from the nine ASEAN countries get 30 days visa-free. About 97 other nationalities, including the UK, EU, US and Australia, can buy a visa on arrival or e-VOA for IDR 500,000. Everyone else needs a C1 tourist visa issued before travel.

Bali charges international tourists a one-time levy of IDR 150,000 (about USD 9) per person, per visit. It is separate from your visa. The easiest way to pay is online through the official Love Bali website or app before you travel. You then receive a QR voucher by email.

The best time to visit Bali is during the dry season, from April to October, when skies are clearer and humidity is lower. April, May and September are often the sweet spot: dry weather, fewer crowds and better prices than the July and August peak.

A private driver with a car usually costs about IDR 600,000 to 1,000,000 per day (roughly US$37 to 62). The price is per car, not per person, and normally covers 10 to 12 hours, fuel and the driver. Entrance fees, meals and small parking charges are extra.

No, you should not drink Bali's tap water. Mains water from the PDAM utility and the wells many villas use are not reliably safe to drink, and they are a common cause of stomach upsets. Drink sealed bottled water, water from large refill jugs, or properly filtered water instead.