The stress of organizing a wedding is exhausting. After tying knots, the couple needs a relaxing, romantic and blissful getaway to carve unforgettable memories. Besides, the wedding ceremonies take away a massive amount of money. Consequently, the honeymoon must not be expensive to be unforgettable. 

First-class flights, fancy meals, stay in sumptuous hotels and luxurious resorts seem very attractive, but when you have splashed out on a lavish wedding and have not much money left, you can choose ab affordable honeymoon destination that will give you the most indelible memories without breaking the bank. So if you are looking for a romantic, exotic, luxurious, and magical yet most affordable honeymoon destination BALI is best for you.

Bali is an island in Indonesia. Its striking rainbow of beaches, sky-high volcanic mountains, lush green rice paddy fields, attractive culture and exhilarating nightlife make it one of the world’s best honeymoon destinations. In spite of being crowded by tourists all year round, Bali is a cheap honeymoon destination.

It has numerous lodging options like hotels, resorts, guest houses and villas. If you want a social scene, hostels are also available. Luxe resorts, five-star hotels and deluxe villas are expensive, but if you want not to spent a lot on the accommodation, you can opt for a cheap small villa. Double bedrooms in hostels are available at very reasonable prices.

Canggu and Ubud are two of some most romantic yet affordable honeymoon spots in Bali for newlywed couples.   

Canggu is a resort village located on the south coast of Bali. You can easily reach Canggu by boarding a flight to Ngurah Rai International Airport and then taxi to this beautiful village. This village is famous for its beaches named Canggu, Batu, Berawa and Echo. It is a perfect romantic, peaceful and magical destination for the lovebirds to gather valuable memories. The Canggu beach is quieter than other beaches in Bali, making it a peaceful romantic place for couples. 

The mesmerizing sunsets will never disappoint you. Walking along the beautiful shores with a fresh magical breeze will be heart calming. Canggu beaches are surfers’ paradise and ideal for couples who love surfing big dramatic waves. Honeymooners can relish sitting on the beach watching people surfing along with the beautiful sunset. A glass of wine, available for only $1.5 in a bar club on the beach shores, in hands, will undoubtedly multiply the delightful experience. 

Swimming together in the deepwater, seeing colorful tropical fishes will be an exciting experience for lovers. Moreover, snorkeling, an excellent alternative to scuba diving, is an excellent and free activity for honeymooners in Bali. You will only need to buy a mask and a snorkel available on cheap rent or even bring them with you on your journey. 

Lush green terraced rice paddies surround the town. Honeymooners can ride down the rice paddy fields with stops at temples and caves. Its top attractions include the La Laguna gypsy market and Pura Tanah lot temple. The local transportations and basic needs here are inexpensive. But Canggu is precisely pocket-friendly when it comes to accommodation and food. 

If you want to stay close to the beach and main attractions, you can find affordable lodges. While To spend the least on your honeymoon trip because of a tight budget, go for a single room on the outskirts, at little distance from the Canggu beach. Hotel room rent starts from only $23 per night and a single room in a hostel is available for $10 only. 

Most hostels have luscious restaurants, outdoor pools and beautiful gardens. They also offer free Wi-Fi and a scrumptious buffet breakfast. Food and drink prices vary depending on which area of the Island you are staying in and what kind of experience you want, however for a low-budget honeymoon, Canggu is the best place with the low priced yet delicious food. It is famous for its hygienic and tasty foods, nutritious salads, delicious smoothie bowls, and great hot coffee.

It will never let you forget them and double the joy of your honeymoon. You can dine in Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, and other restaurants at reasonable prices if you are of foodie kind. The menu at these western restaurants ranges between $5-$9.5. More excellent restaurants charge almost double for the same food. To save money, you can eat local Indonesian food.

Local food restaurants, known as warungs, are the best places to eat delectable foods without breaking the bank. Newlyweds revel in several delicious and mouthwatering dishes like nasi goreng (Fried rice), Mie Goreng(noodles), satays (meat skewers), nasi rawan (beef stew), sop buntut(oxtail soup), nasi uduk(rice cooked in coconut milk served with fried chicken), martabak pancakes and many more. Some local food might cost you only $1-$2.5 per serving.   

Ubud is another wonderful, unique and inexpensive location situated in the Uplands of Bali amongst the lush green rice paddies. It offers a lot to do for newlyweds without being heavy on their pockets. A honeymoon in Ubud will be a joyous, relaxing, delightful, and thrilling experience for the lovebirds. It is brimming with culture, art and is known as the center of traditional crafts and dance. 

The full-of-life streets in Ubud are lined with colorful and vibrant shops on both sides. The couples can walk down the streets holding hands and absorb the peace and spirituality in the air. An extensive lush rainforest and beautiful Hindu temples and shrines around the town are the specialties of Ubud. Honeymooners can dive straight into to private pool after waking up and have a relaxing view of the lush tropical jungle. A honeymoon in Bali is undoubtedly a dream come true for couples. 

Ubud is a charming place with a variety of accommodations for tourists from each class. The villas and hotels in the center of Ubud are extravagant, but you may find many low-price hostel rooms around. If you do a good search on the internet before setting off, one double bedroom in a hostel might set you back as low as $4 per night (Surprise! Right?). 

Local food in warungs will cost you the same as in other parts of Bali, which is hardly $2 per meal. This will save a lot of money which can be spent on other activities like Spa and yoga. In Ubud, there are many things for couples on a honeymoon that cost only a little or no money at all, making it the cheapest honeymoon destination. Some of them are discussed below.

The conventional Traditional art market, locally known as Pasar Seni, is an excellent place to visit. You can buy many beautiful things like silk scarves, lightweight shirts, hats, baskets, handmade shirts, statues and many other primary articles at meager prices. Most of the articles are manufactured locally by the villagers around Ubud. Couples on honeymoon can shop unique art items at reasonable prices for their families and themselves.

Ubud boasts an annual festival, “Bali spirit festival,” where couples can adore different kinds of music, dance and yoga from all across the globe under one roof. There are no fees to enter this festival.

There are around 20,000 worth-visiting temples in Bali. Most of them offer free entry, whereas some charge a small fee. Taman Saraswati temple is one of them located in the center of Ubud. This beautiful temple is surrounded by a peaceful water garden filled with conventional lotus flowers. Balinese temple architecture provided a perfect traditional backdrop for the pictures. The specific dress code (wearing a scarf) is a must for visiting to respect the Hindu culture. Every night there is a dance performance which has a minor fee. Otherwise, there are no fees to enter this water palace.

One of the best free attractions is Campuhan hill in Ubud, also known as Love Hill. This place is very suitable for adventurous couples who like ridge walks. They will be thrilled and amused by this romantic walkway with gorgeous hillside views, enjoying the fresh cool air and collecting some of the most beautiful memories of their honeymoon.

Puri Saren Ubud is the Royal Palace in Ubud. It is considered to be one of Bali’s landmarks. It is located on the road across Ubud market. These several hundred years old palaces are a true expression of Bali’s culture and unique historical architecture. A variety of dance, music and literature performances take place every day in the palace. People can wander around, take pictures and record videos. Couples can even stay for a night in the one-room bungalow built in the palace to thoroughly experience the royal Balinese culture. The palace has no entry ticket, but those who wish to see some performance must buy a ticket.

Threads of life is another fantastic free-to-do-thing for the twosome. It is a textiles gallery that exhibits unique traditionally woven fabric from all around Indonesia. The top-quality fabric is made with natural dyes and natural methods of textiles production. Small wearable scarves, basketry, pillow covers and other homewares created with the highest quality material are available for purchasing. There is no entry fee to visit this gallery as well.

Ubud Monkey forest is one of the most famous places in Bali. It is a lush jungle with hundreds of monkeys in it. Couples can explore the forest’s beauty by walking through the amusing pathways. Beware! The monkies can snatch your food. So you must be careful and keep your bags zipped all the time in the forest. The main attraction here is a Temple complex with a bit of entry fee of $3.

Bali has several waterfalls as well. Like plenty of other locations, exploring many waterfalls will charge you nothing. However, others take only a small entry fee. Tibumana is one of the best waterfalls near Ubud. It is excellent for swimming and relaxing. Entrance fees to this waterfall are only 0.70$

Transportation in Bali has diverse options. At Ngurah Rai international airport, you can hire a taxi for heading to your accommodation. For budget traveling around Bali, there are public minivans called bemos. They cost almost nothing, but one must be aware of their timings. The honeymooners who want to spend minimal on traveling, Ojek is another choice. Ojek is a motorbike taxi which will take you to your desired destination. The cheapest of all transportation means for couples is hiring a motorbike. You can rent a motorbike for around 2$-3.5$ per day. A full tank of petrol will cost only 1.5$. For island hopping, the honeymooners can go for a slow ferry which is also considerable.

There are many attractive, affordable places around the world for planning your first post-nuptial vacations. But if you really care about the money, Bali is the cheapest place for a honeymoon to have the best relaxing and intimate experience. You will indeed have the most beautiful moments here without draining a lot of money.