- Getting to Bali!
- Flights
A variety of flights
from Europe, America, Australia and most
Asian Countries. There is also an array
of domestic flights to and from major
cities within Indonesia. Please click
here to see a list of the airline
companies both domestic and international.
If you would like to make arrangements
for domestic flights click
here to link to local travel agencies.
Sea
Regular passenger ferries from Java
and Lombok.
Cruise ship stop-offs.
Overland
By car from Java.
Local
Transport
"Transport!
Transport"
You will know when you
step out side your hotel that you will
not have trouble with transort as several
drivers will appoach you yelling
" transport transport".
If travelling by foot you may here this
phrase dozens of time before you reach
your destination.
Below are a list of alternatives
to walking (walking is a great way to see
many towns in Bali, especially the Kuta,
Sanur and Ubud areas):
Car
and Driver/Guide Package
There are many car/driver packages available.
Ask at your hotel for a reputable driver
or step outside of your hotel and you will
soon be approached by a driver.
Tell the driver your plans and destinations
and negotiate a fee. A rought
guide would be a full day for around US$20
to $30.
Be careful of the driver
that recommends you visit a specific establishment
only for the reason they may be receiving
a commission for your introduction.
If you are flexible with your
time and schedule you may want to rent a
car. Click
here to rent a car in Bali
When driving on the road make sure you
are aware that;
- it can be very congested
at times
- some roads start out wide
but turn into narrow lanes
- police may stop you and
you will be required to produce your international
license.
- if fined, you may have to
pay a fee (bribe) then and there
- ceremonial processions
are frequent and roads may be closed for
periods of time
Buses
and Bemos
The buses and Bemos can take you anywhere
in Bali. They are very cheap (from
500 Rp.) but they are usually overcrowded
and difficult to know where they are going.
To catch a Bemo just wait at the edge of
the road and raise your hand, there bus
stop is where the passenger is standing!
Taxis
There are taxis everywhere in Bali and
usualy they will toot there horn to get
your attention. If using a taxi,
please make sure that;
- you state your destination
and get a price.
- the taxi uses the meter
- the taxi is part of a registered
company
- you have change, as the
drivers (for convenience sake) rarely
seem to have change!
Bicycles
Bicycles are readily available but beware
that there are many holes in the footpath
and road and traffic conditions can be quite
heavy in areas such as Kuta, Legian and
Denpasar.
Bicycles are ideal in country
areas like Ubud. There are several
companies that offer mountain bike excursions.
If you are feeling brave you may want
to hire a motor bile. Please note you require
an international license and a special permit
from the police statnion for renting a motorbike
( the rental agency can assist you with
this).
Helmet are compulsary, but
make sure you pick out a sturdy helmet (full
face) as most tend to look like skate board
helmets.
Driving
in Bali
Characteristics;
- Get use to bikes and cars
swerving into your lane without indicating.
- Watch out for large holes
in the road or obstacles such as small
trees to indicate where holes are.
- Many food carts and salespeople
operate off the side of the road.
- Merging traffic only give
way if they are smaller than you.
- Every man for himself when
entering a round-a-bout.
- There are many one lane
roads and you may have to go quite a distance
to return to the same location.
- Balinese are not use to
drivers driving with there parking or
head lights on during the daytime.
- Watch out for drivers, including
trucks and buses overtaking on busy roa
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