Bali Packing List: Beach Gear & Temple Clothing

Recommended packing

• ID and booking copiesDocumentsCheck passport and entry documents for your nationality and itinerary; save accommodation and transport bookings.
• Clothes and underwearClothingAdjust quantities to your stay and laundry plans.
• Phone and chargerElectronicsSave bookings offline; bring a plug adapter only if needed for your device and accommodation.
• ToiletriesToiletriesBring suitable quantities of your usual products; check official cabin-baggage guidance for your flight.
• Payment options and a backup walletMoneyCheck accepted payments and whether cash is needed; keep a backup payment method separately.
• Usual medication and prescription detailsHealth & medicineIf needed, check medicine import conditions with an official authority before travelling.
• Sarong and sashClothingFor temple entry; check the venue’s bring-or-rent arrangements.
• Clothes covering shoulders and kneesClothingFor temple days; a waist sarong alone does not cover shoulders.
• Swimwear and beachwearClothingOnly if using the beach or pool; keep separate from temple clothing.
• Hat and sunscreenComfortConsider for outdoor days, according to exposure and plans.
• A small waterproof pouchOtherFor waterside days; separate items that must stay dry and check the product’s protection limits.
• Emergency contact copyDocumentsKeep accommodation, travel companion and insurance-assistance contacts, if insured, accessible even without your phone.
• Spare socksClothingChoose socks suited to your walking shoes and keep a dry spare for rain or sweat. Bring fewer if your trip is mainly in sandals.
• Sleepwear or indoor clothesClothingCheck whether your accommodation supplies these before packing. Choose for indoor heating or air conditioning as well as outdoor weather.
• Power bank if neededElectronicsUseful on long days using maps and bookings. Check your airline’s current carriage and capacity rules; omit it if unnecessary.
• Usual cleansing and skin-care productsToiletriesDecant only what you need for the stay. Check cabin-liquid rules and accommodation amenities; avoid multiple products for the same purpose.
• Small towel or handkerchiefToiletriesFor handwashing or sweat while travelling. Skip bulky towels if supplied and reuse activity towels for beaches or bathing where appropriate.
• Spare glasses or contact-lens supplies, if neededHealth & medicineOnly if you use vision correction: bring familiar spares and care supplies so you can still travel if one is lost.
• Bag for used clothingOtherSeparate worn clothes from clean ones. Do not keep wet items sealed for long; check where you can dry them at your accommodation.
• Tissues and wipes if neededToiletriesA small pack can help during meals and transit. Choose products you tolerate and dispose of them according to local or venue guidance.
• Small bag for carrying out rubbishOtherUseful when no bin is available during walks or nature visits. Keep your rubbish together temporarily and dispose of it appropriately.
• Small day bagOtherCarry only what you need in a closable bag. Follow venue size restrictions where applicable instead of carrying all your luggage.