Bali Island

Sanur is one of the most practical places to stay near Denpasar.

Why Sanur:
• Close to the airport
• Relatively calm compared to other coastal areas
• Main port for boats to Nusa Penida

Highlights:
• Long beachfront promenade
• Sunrise views (sunsets are better elsewhere)
• Basic but convenient infrastructure

Important transport note:
• Grab work reliably only around Denpasar and Sanur
• Outside this area, transport is controlled by local taxi groups

Recommended stay: 2-3 nights.
Sanur is primarily a logistics base, not a sightseeing destination.

Nusa Penida is one of the most visually striking areas near Bali.

How to visit:
• Fast boat from Sanur port
• Strongly recommended: organized day tour

Key sights:
• Kelingking Beach – iconic cliff formation
• Broken Beach – natural rock arch
• Angel’s Billabong – natural tidal pool
• Snorkeling near the islands

Important notes:
• Roads are very poor
• Independent travel is difficult
• Expect crowds at viewpoints

Recommended approach:
• One full-day guided tour

Ubud is the cultural center of Bali, but also one of the most crowded.

How to get there:
• Bus or shuttle from Sanur (they do exist)
• Private transfer if short on time

Highlights:
• Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
• Tegallalang Rice Terraces
• Ubud Palace and central streets

Important:
• One day is enough
• Best visited early in the morning

Recommended stay: day trip or 1 night maximum.

The Kintamani region offers Bali’s best volcanic scenery.

Highlights:
• Mount Batur – active volcano
• Lake Batur – large crater lake
• Caldera viewpoints around Kintamani village

How to visit:
• Guided tour is the most realistic option

Notes:
• Summit hikes are optional, not required
• Even viewpoints alone are worth the trip

Recommended: half-day or full-day tour from Ubud or Sanur.

Amed is one of the few calmer coastal areas in Bali.

Why Amed:
• Good snorkeling directly from the shore
• Views of Mount Agung
• Less nightlife, more relaxed atmosphere

How to get there:
• Limited bus connections
• Shuttle or pre-arranged transfer

Highlights:
• Coral reefs and fish close to the beach
• Volcanic black-sand coastline
• Quiet evenings

Recommended stay: 2–3 nights (infrastructure is very limited).
Amed works best as a deliberate escape from central Bali.

The Gili Islands can be reached most easily from Amed.

How to get there:
• Short boat transfer from Amed (shorter than from south Bali)

What to expect:
• Small islands with no cars
• Snorkeling and relaxed pace
• Still touristy, but calmer than much of Bali

This is optional and works best if you want a brief reset after Bali.
Recommended stay: 1 nights (only one boat to Amed per day).

From Amed, return to Denpasar airport.

How to get there:
• Pre-arranged transfer or
• Shuttle bus

Always plan buffer time.
Traffic and delays are common across the island.