Can you get Bali belly from rain water?

Often it's caught within the first week of your holiday as your body adjusts to a new environment with new foods and different bacteria. Also, the wet season increases the risk of getting the Bali Belly by constant and strong rains washing garbage and grey water into the ocean.



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This illness can occur at any time during the trip, or even after the person gets home. It is usually a self-limiting condition that clears up after a few days. It is often caused by eating contaminated food or water.

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The most common bacteria which causes Bali Belly is E. Coli. While it's very tempting to live like a local for the most authentic holiday experience, visitors do not have the same immunity as locals and certain practices are likely to leave you sick.

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CAUSES OF BALI BELLY Contaminated food and water are the biggest culprits for carriers, and keep in mind it is not necessarily the last meal you ate: symptoms can appear as soon as one hour after ingestion, and up to 48 hours later (and even weeks later in some cases)1,3.

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How can you avoid Bali Belly?
  • Make sure all meat and seafood is thoroughly cooked (not raw or rare)
  • Avoid the following foods while travelling: Sushi. Unpasteurised dairy products milk/cheese/ice cream. ...
  • Water: Don't drink tap water. Don't use tap water to brush your teeth. ...
  • Hygiene: Wash your hands after using the toilet.


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Yes, Bali belly happens. But NO it does not happen to everyone, and YES you can easily prevent it happening to you by preventing and being prepared to fight any indigestion/stomach issues that come up while traveling!

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Usually, Bali Belly is caused by bacteria. The bacteria most likely to make you sick with a stomach bug is escherichia coli (e coli) as well as shigella s and salmonella. Viruses like norovirus and rotavirus cause the same symptoms. Parasites such as giardia lamblia are another cause.

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