Travel Around Bali

Traveling around Bali is extremely easy and often very enjoyable. There are a few different methods to go for most of which are inexpensive and offer different experiences from private luxury to super cheap cultural experiences. As Bali is essentially a small island with the main areas of interest all located in the southern area within 30 minutes of each other with bypass style roads, traveling is effortless. If you desire to go a little further a field and experience a more traditional and cultural side of Bali then you may wish to put a little more thought into how to get around.

Many people hire their own transport from 125cc motor bikes to varying sizes jeep style vehicles. It is possible to hire a newish motorbike in decent condition for around $20 a week although it is likely many places will try to charge you a lot more. As for cars there are 2 seat Suzuki vehicles that are popular and larger 5 seat family vehicles that can be rented for under $5 to $10 per day and often are equipped with air conditioning and electric windows. It is usual to get large discounts when booking longer periods of time and is often best to hire for the entire duration of your trip if you feel you will be using it on most days. One off hire can also be arranged easily at many places and it is not expensive to arrange a chartered driver to take you where you wish to go. Although this may cost a little more, local knowledge should never be underestimated.

A number of companies run air conditioned buses which are useful for longer journeys although they can quite expensive (in comparison to other methods). There are also the 'bemos' that are green mini buses that are similar to although slightly larger than Thailand's tut tuts, these are extremely cheap and tend to drive a circuit that is subject to detours should people ask for close by areas and pay a little more. This method is extremely cheap and costs well under a dollar for the fixed price regardless of the distance traveled. Really this method should never cost more than 5000Rp (which is a generous price) though Bemo drivers are notorious for overcharging tourists, stick to your guns and drive a hard barter.

The Bluebird taxi service is Indonesia wide and is generally honest and reliable, journeys on the meter usually cost around $2.50 for a 4-5 km journey. There are many 'unofficial' taxi services who are usually fairly inconspicuous and may be seen sitting on a wall suggesting 'transport?' These are probably best avoided as they will offer the same service but push for money where as the Bluebird service is professional.

There are a number places where limos, and other more specialized vehicles can hired including larger more luxury cars and customized vehicles. Although more expensive, as with most things in Bali what ever level of service you wish to get it will usually come at an excellent price if you go to a legitimate company and especially if you don't mind trying your hand at the Indonesian custom of bartering.

Recommended Bali Hotels
Hotels and Villas in Seminyak
Abian Biu Residence, Ahimsa Villa, Agga Citta Villas, Alang Alang Villas, Alu Bali Villa, Aston Pradha Villas, Bali Agung Village, Bali Ayu Hotel, Bali Holiday Resort, Bali Rich Luxury Villa, Desamuda Village, Disini Luxury Spa Villas, Downtown Villas, Dyana Villas, Danoya Villa,  Grand Balisani Suites, Le Jardin Bali Villas,  Maya Sayang Private Villas, Mutiara Bali Resort, The Sura Bungalows,  Pelangi Bali Hotel, Puri Cendana Resort, Putu Bali Villa, Resor Seminyak, Sun Island Boutique Villas,  Sarinande Beach Inn, Seminyak Paradiso Hotel, Sentosa Private Villas, Sofitel Seminyak Bali, Sesari Bali Villa,  Taman Ayu Cottage, Taman Rosani Hotel, The Amasya Villas, The Club Villas Bali, The Dusun, The Kozy Villas,  The Kunthi Villas, The Legian Bali, The Oberoi Bali, The Samaya Seminyak, The Seri Suites, The Seminyak Suites, Tonys Villa, The Replica Suites, The Elysian Villas, Villa Aya, Villa Lalu, Villa Kubu, Villa Kresna, Vila Lumbung Hotel, Vila Rumah Manis, Villa Coco, Villa Jerami

Sanur Hotels
Aston Legend Villas - Bali Hyatt - Besakih Beach Resort - Diwangkara Holiday Villa - Gazebo Beach Hotel - Griya Santrian - Hotel Sanur Beach - Inna Grand Bali Beach - Inna Sindhu Beach - La Taverna Hotel - Laghawa Beach Inn - Mentari Sanur Hotel - Mercure Resort Sanur - Parigata Resort - Parigata Villa Resort,  Puri Santrian - Peneeda View Beach Hotel - Puri Sading Hotel - Respati Hotel Sanur - Sari Sanur Resort - Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel - Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites - Segara Village Hotel - Sri Phala Resort - Stana Puri Gopa Hotel, Swastika Bungalows - Tandjung Sari - Waka Maya Resort - Villa Puri Ayu 

Legian Hotels
Adi Dharma Cottages, Adi Dharma Hotel, Adika Sari Bungalows, All Seasons Legian Bali, Baleka Beach Resort, Bali Niksoma Beach Resort, Bali Mulia Villas,  Balisani Padma Hotel, Barong Hotel, Bounty Hotel, Casa Padma Suites, Champlung Mas Hotel, Courtyard Hotel Bali, Dewi Sri Hotel, Jayakarta Bali Beach Resort, Kuta Lagoon Resort, Legian Beach Hotel, Legian Express Hotel, Legian Paradiso Hotel, Legian Village Hotel, Mastapa Garden Hotel, Matahari Bungalow, Melasti Beach Resort, Padma Bali Hotel, Puri Raja Hotel, Rama Garden Hotel, The Lokha Legian, Vilarisi Hotel, White Rose Hotel, Villa De Daun, 

Kuta Hotels
Adhi Jaya Hotel, Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort, Aneka Kuta Hotel, Aston Inn Tuban, Bakungsari Hotel, Bakung Beach Cottages,  Bali Dynasty Resort, Bali Garden Hotel, Bali Prani Hotel, Bali Rani Hotel, Bali Summer Hotel, Champlung Mas Hotel, Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel, Febris Hotel, Grand Istana Rama, Green Garden Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, Harris Hotel Tuban, Harris Resort Kuta, Hotel Karthi Bali,  Inna Kuta Beach, Kupu Kupu Barong Beach Resort, Kuta Beach Club Hotel, Kuta Paradiso Hotel, Kuta Seaview Cottage, Melasti Beach Bungalow, Mercure Kuta Bali, Rama Beach Resort, Ramada Bintang Bali Resort, Ramayana Resort, Risata Bali Resort, Santika Premier Beach Resort, Satriya Cottages, Sri Kusuma Hotel,  The Patra Bali Resort, The Vira Bali Hotel, The Oasis Kuta, Wina Holiday Villa Kuta, Yulia Beach Inn, 

Nusa Dua Hotels
Aston Bali Resort, Ayodya Resort, Bali Desa Suites, Bali Khama Beach Resort, Bali Reef Resort, Bali Tropic Resort, Benoa Beach Front Villas, Club Bali Mirage, Conrad Bali Resort, Grand Hyatt Bali, Grand Mirage Resort, Inna Putri Bali, Kind Villa Bintang Resort, Matahari Terbit Bali, Melia Bali Villas, Melia Benoa, Nikko Bali Resort, Novotel Benoa Bali, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Ramada Resort Benoa, Suite Hotel Bali Royal, Swiss Grand Bali, The Bale, The Laguna Resort Nusa Dua

Ubud Hotels
Adi Cottages,Agung Raka Bungalows, Alila Ubud, Anhera Hotel, Aniniraka Resort, Arma Resort, Alam Puri Villa, Bagus Jati Spa Villa, Barong Resort, Biyukukung Suites, Bumi Ubud Resort, Cahaya Dewata Resort, Cendana Resort,  Champlung Sari Hotel, Gubah Bali Villas,  Kamandalu Resort, Komaneka Resort, Komaneka Tanggayuda, Kori Ubud Resort, Kupu Kupu Barong Resort, Kakiang Bungalows,  Kayumanis Ubud Villa,  Maya Ubud Resort, Natura Resort, Payogan Villa, Pertiwi Resort, Pita Maha Resort, Puri Wulandari, Putri Ayu Cottages, Puri Saraswati Bungalows, Panorama Hotel,  Sahadewa Resort, Santi Mandala Villa, Saren Indah Hotel, Sayan Terrace Resort, Suly Resort, The Viceory Bali, The Royal Pita Maha, Tjampuhan Hotel, Ubud Hanging Gardens, Ubud Village Hotel, Ubud Village Resort, Uma Ubud, Waka Di Ume Ubud Resort, Waka Namya Resort, Villa Sonia, Yulia Village Inn 

Things to do and see in Bali
Bali Surfing - Bali Beaches - Things to do in Bali - Bali Night Life - Bali Restaurants - Bali Shopping - Bali Transport - Bali History - Bali Geography - Balinese People -

Travel destination and regencies
Badung - Bangli - Buleleng -  Denpasar - Gianyar - Jembrana - Karangasem - Klungkung - 

Places of interest
Alas Kedaton - Badung Market, Batubulan,  Beratan Lake - Besakih Temple - Celuk - Goa Gajah, Jatiluwih - Kintamani - Mas Village - Penglipuran Village - Sangeh - Tanjung Benoa - Tirta Empul - Ubud Monkey Forest - Uluwatu - Bali Eco Tourism - Rambut Siwi Temple - Kertha Gosa - Puri Saren - Batukaru Temple - Banjar -