So you've just finished university, your passport is sitting there ready to go, and the whole world is waiting. Choosing your first gap year destination is a big deal and can be super overwhelming, so let us make it easy. Bali is hands-down the best first solo trip for young women, and one of the most popular gap-year destinations in the world for a reason. It has everything: culture, adventure, beautiful beaches, incredible food, and a warm and welcoming community.
Bali was our very first Gals Who Travel destination, and it's still one of our absolute favourites. We could talk about Bali ALL DAY, but here is everything you need to know about planning a trip to Bali or starting your gap year on this truly magical island.
🪸Bali Bliss (10 Days) - Seminyak -> Seminyak
🌴Bali Paradise (11 Days) - Canggu -> Canggu
This is usually the first question girls ask when considering destinations for their gap year, and the answer is a huge yes. Bali is consistently rated one of the safest destinations for solo female travel in Southeast Asia. Areas like Canggu, Seminyak, and Ubud are full of well-lit streets and safe transport options.
Joining a girls' group tour to Bali with Gals Who Travel is also a brilliant way to feel completely supported from day one. We have two amazing trips that are 11 days (Bali Paradise) and 10 days (Bali Bliss.) There's so much to do and see in Bali, and booking on a Gals Who Travel trip will make you feel supported, confident and ready to step into Southeast Asia.
It has the rare ability to deliver everything at once, stunning beach clubs and temple tours, surf lessons and spa days, amazing local food spots and markets too! For a gap year starting point, Bali hits the sweet spot between adventure and feeling comfortable. It's different enough from home to genuinely excite and challenge you, but welcoming and connected enough that you'll never feel completely out of your depth. Add in the amazing food scene, the scenery, and the vibes, and you have the perfect gap year location!
"I recently did the GWT 10 day Bali bliss tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! I met the best people and had the best tour guide, Ovinda! Could not recommend this trip enough if you want to experience all the different gems of this beautiful island."
Evie - Oct 2024, Gals Who Travel Bali Bliss
One of the best things about Bali as a gap year destination is how much it packs into one island. Here are a few of our MUST-DO activities! Of course, you can do all of this and more on our Gals Who Bali tours!
- Surf lessons: Canggu is perfect for beginners
- Temple tours: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot, Taman Ayun: all jaw-dropping and deeply spiritual
- Cooking classes: Learn to make traditional Balinese cuisine in Ubud
- Island hopping: Nusa Lembongan and Gili Trawangan are only a short ferry away and are stunning!
- Spa & wellness: Massages, spa days, sunrise paddleboarding
- Jewellery making: Make your own pieces or matching friendship bracelets with your new gal crew
- Snorkelling: Crystal-clear waters around the Gili Islands — don't miss it
Canggu is the gap year hub with lovely beach clubs, great surfing, cute cafés and the perfect place to land and unwind. Ubud is the cultural heart, surrounded by rice terraces, art markets, and yoga retreats. Seminyak brings the beach club energy. And the islands nearby, Nusa Lembongan and Gili Trawangan, are the stuff dreams are made of.
The fear of loneliness is the biggest barrier stopping girls from booking their first solo trip, and Bali is genuinely the best place to overcome it. Bali is super social, so if you arrive solo, you won't be alone for long!
Joining a girls' group trip to Bali is the ultimate hack. Our Gals Who Travel Bali trips, the 10-day Bali Bliss and 11-day Bali Paradise, are specifically designed for solo female travellers aged 18-30. You choose the date and we'll sort the rest! We set up a group chat before you even board the plane, so you arrive with a group of girls already in place to be your new besties!
🌸Bali Bliss (10 Days) - Seminyak -> Seminyak
🌅Bali Paradise (11 Days) - Canggu -> Canggu
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