Like with every popular tourist destination, Bali too has unreputable tour guides that attempt to make extra money by ripping tourists off. Do not fall for their tricks as they talk you into hiring a guide and paying a high entrance fee. Instead, bargain if you wish to purchase a ticket and enquire if the guide is licensed.
If you go alone without a tour guide, don’t be surprised if you need to pay some money at the entrance. You need to know that most tourist destinations including temples will ask you to put in some money just for a contribution and most temples don’t charge you a fixed amount. So if someone asks you for some money before you even reach the entrance, better ignore them.
4.Ticket Scams
As unfortunate as it is, corruption is rife in Bali. Bali’s traffic police is known to target tourists riding scooters or driving cars and slapping them with fines and tickets for trivial offenses. Fines can however be settled through paying enormous bribes.
To avoid getting ripped off, ensure that you always wear a helmet while riding a scooter, do not break traffic rules, and always carry your international driving license with you.
5.Souvenir Scams
Some souvenir markets in Bali are a go-to for trinkets and souvenirs. But every good thing comes with its own traps. If you want to get a great gift from Bali for your loved ones back home, do not buy from places that sell overpriced souvenirs. Make sure you can compare the price from one store to another store until you understand the common price of the stuff you want.
Instead, look out for authentic Balinese markets that are less popular among tourists to find the real good stuff! Not only will you get great prices, but you will also find rare art pieces.
Bali is everything phenomenal and beautiful and almost zen-like. Do not let these scams rob you of a magical experience.