Explore the best Bali holiday packages for families, including travel deals, itinerary ideas, and tips for international visitors. 

Best Bali Holiday Packages for Families

Planning a family trip to Bali but not sure whether to book everything separately or go with a package? Holiday packages can save you a lot of time. Bali has now overtaken New Zealand as the most popular overseas destination for Australians, so there’s no shortage of deals. The challenge is picking one that suits your family.

A good family package usually covers more than flights and a room. These are the most common options Australian families look at:

• Resort packages in Nusa Dua: beachfront resorts, calm water and kids’ clubs, all in one area
• Villa packages in Seminyak or Canggu: private pools and more space, popular with families travelling with older kids
• Beach-and-culture combos: a few nights in Sanur or Nusa Dua, then a few nights in Ubud
• All-inclusive packages: meals, activities and kids’ programmes bundled into one price
• Flight-and-hotel bundles: sold by travel agencies and airline holiday brands, with Jetstar Holidays, Qantas Holidays, Flight Centre, Helloworld, Luxury Escapes, Webjet and Expedia AU among the usual places families compare

Where you stay matters as much as what’s in the package. Nusa Dua is often called the family-resort heart of Bali, while Canggu suits young families who like to surf. Sanur is a relaxed option with calm beaches. Ubud is better for rice terraces, culture and cooler air.

Types of Family Packages

Budget

Budget packages usually pair return flights with a 3-star hotel in Kuta, Legian or Sanur, sometimes with breakfast. They work well for families who plan to spend most of the day out exploring.

Read the fine print before booking. If a package uses a fare without checked bags, add that cost before you compare. With a family’s worth of luggage, that extra cost adds up quickly.

Mid-range

Mid-range packages are where most families end up. A private villa gives you a pool, a kitchen and separate bedrooms, which makes a big difference on a longer stay. Villa-based packages are often described as the best family value at this level.

A 4-star resort with a kids’ club is the other common mid-range choice. It suits parents who want everything on site without paying luxury prices.

Luxury

Luxury packages usually cover 5-star resorts in Nusa Dua, Jimbaran or Ubud. Expect family suites, full-service dining, spa facilities and kids’ programmes that run most of the day.

Some luxury options are all-inclusive. Club Med Bali in Nusa Dua, for example, sells air and land packages with family pricing. Inclusions vary from one property to the next, so check exactly what’s covered before you compare prices.

What’s Included in a Bali Package?

A Bali holiday package usually bundles return flights and a hotel or villa, and some add airport transfers, breakfast or resort credit. Depending on the provider, a package may include:

• Return flights from your Australian city
• Accommodation for the full stay
• Airport transfers
• Daily breakfast
• Resort credit or kids’ club access
• Checked baggage

What packages usually don’t include are your entry costs. Australians need three separate things to enter Bali: a Visa on Arrival, the free All Indonesia Arrival Card, and the Bali Tourist Levy paid through the official Love Bali system. The levy applies to all international visitors, including children. Travel insurance, day tours and attraction tickets are also usually paid separately.

Recommended Itinerary Packages

The right itinerary depends on your kids’ ages and how much moving around you want to do. Here are three simple options:

5 nights: Resort and Relax
Stay in Nusa Dua the whole time. Spend the days at the pool, the kids’ club and the beach, with one short outing to Uluwatu Temple for sunset. This works best for families with toddlers.

7 nights: Beach and Culture
Spend the first four nights in Sanur for flat water and easy beach days. Move to Ubud for the last three nights to visit the Monkey Forest, the Tegallalang rice terraces or a family cooking class.

10 nights: The Full Bali Trip
Start with three nights in Seminyak or Canggu for surf lessons and Waterbom Bali in Kuta. Spend three nights in Ubud for waterfalls and rafting, then finish with four nights in Nusa Dua to slow down. Families with older kids can add a day trip to Nusa Penida. The levy also covers Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, so there’s nothing extra to pay.

Whichever itinerary you pick, keep one indoor option up your sleeve. If the weather turns, Trans Studio Bali in Denpasar is an indoor theme park that can easily fill a day, though you should allow extra time for traffic.

Tips Before Booking

A few checks before paying can save you from surprises later:

• Compare package and DIY prices. One 2026 analysis found the cheaper option between package and DIY flips around 30% of the time, so it’s worth getting both quotes.
• Check everyone’s passports. Passports need at least six months of validity from your arrival date and at least one blank page.
• Only use official websites. Searching for the Bali arrival card often brings up paid lookalike sites first. Stick to the official government portals and the Love Bali system for the levy.
• Get family travel insurance. Australia has no reciprocal health agreement with Indonesia, so medical costs aren’t covered without a policy.
• Confirm the room setup. Ask whether the price is for one family room or interconnecting rooms, and which child ages the package covers.
• Keep an eye on rule changes. The Indonesian government has proposed a higher fee for the online Visa on Arrival, and Bali has announced plans for stricter screening of foreign visitors. Check Smartraveller shortly before you fly.
  

Best Time to Book Bali Packages

Your travel dates will affect the price more than any promo code. Virgin Australia says Bali fares are typically lower in October to November and February to March, outside the school holidays.

If you have to travel during school holidays, book early. Flights in those periods cost noticeably more, and guides recommend booking at least 3 to 4 months ahead.

For weather, the dry season runs roughly from April to October. Shoulder season, in April to June and September to October, is a good balance of weather and price. December to January is the trickiest period, as the monsoon overlaps with peak tourist season.

Also check the date of Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence, before you book. In 2026, Denpasar Airport closed completely from 6am on 19 March to 6am on 20 March. The date changes every year.

Estimated Costs

The cost of a Bali family holiday depends mostly on when you travel and where you stay. As a rough guide for Australian families:

• 7 days, family of 4: around AUD 5,250 to 8,900, including flights, accommodation, food and activities
• 10 nights, family of 4, shoulder season: around AUD 7,000 to 9,500
• School holiday travel: an extra AUD 1,500 to 3,000, mostly from higher airfares
• Family travel insurance: around AUD 300 to 500
• Visa on Arrival: IDR 500,000 per traveller, approximately AUD 45 to 50
• Bali Tourist Levy: IDR 150,000 per person, approximately AUD 14 to 15

Flights and accommodation make up most of the bill. Once you arrive, food and activities stay comparatively cheap, so a family on a tighter budget can still have a full holiday without overspending on the ground.

FAQ

Are Bali packages worth it?

Bali packages are usually worth it for families, especially with young kids or during school holidays. A package locks in your flights and accommodation together, and often includes transfers and breakfast, which takes a lot of the planning off your plate. It’s still a good idea to compare it with booking flights and accommodation separately, since the cheaper option between the two flips around 30% of the time.

How much is a Bali family trip?

A Bali family trip for four people from Australia costs around AUD 5,250 to 8,900 for one week, or roughly AUD 7,000 to 9,500 for 10 nights in shoulder season. Visa and levy fees are paid per traveller on top of that, and school holiday travel usually adds a few thousand dollars, mostly through flight prices.