Tourists in Bali may soon have to pay tourist tax; these are the details

It was just last month (March) that Bali announced the possibility of banning tourists from using two-wheelers to travel around the Indonesian island due to rising cases of unruly tourists breaking several traffic rules.
Also read: Soon, no more motorbikes for tourists in Bali

Now the island, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia, is considering a tourism tax for visitors. As per reports, Bali had to deport a number of tourists recently on account of misuse of their work visa, breaking of traffic rules and violating religious sites in the island.

A majority of the tourists visit Bali mainly to experience the island’s natural beauty – rice terraces, volcanic mountains, pristine beaches and forest. Along with the natural beauty, the island’s unique and colourful cultures and traditions, and several adventure holiday options attract a huge number of tourists every year.


It’s no secret that Bali is one of the best budget destinations in the world, but due to an increase in the number of cases of misdemeanour, the island may add tourist tax very soon.



If reports are to go by, the administration has plans to make good use of the added tax. As per reports, the collected tax would be used towards various conservation works in the island, most importantly the mangrove and coral reef restoration works. It looks like after all, tourists will be able to contribute towards making the island destination a lot more attractive and environmentally rich.


Maybe, think of it as your contribution towards the local environment?


While we wait for this to happen, let’s hope that tourists pledge to behave better and be more respectful towards local rules and regulations.