GETTING THERE AND AROUND

the procedure to follow if needed. Ask for the number to call in case of emergency, and always have it with you. Write down the local numbers of your country's embassy in Jakarta and their consulate in Bali .

Getting ThereBali has an internatinal airport (Ngurah Rai, also known as the Denpasar airport) which is well served by most air lines. You'll find a wide range of flights going to Bali from Europe, North America, Australia , and most place in Asia . Most travel agents and on line ticketing service offer excellent fares to Bali . Book early if you intend to spend time in Bali around July-August, Easter, Or Christmas.

You can also fly to Bali from other place in Ind onesia . The most reputable domestic airline is the national carrier Garuda.

Over the last few years, however, many new airlines have been set up, linking various places in Ind onesika at competitieve prices. Cal l a travel agent to find about the latest specials, which vary constantly. Beware that planes are often overbooked between Denpasar and Jakarta around weekends and national holidays.

Once in Indonesia , you can also reach Bali by sea. Ferries link Ketapang, in East Java, to Gilimanuk, in west Bali , all day long. The trip lasts about 30 minutes, to which you must add the time needed to buy your ticket, wait around, load, and unload.



You can take a car, a bicycle, or a motorcycle with you on the ferry, but check first if your vehicle rental compasny allows it. You can also easily travel by ferry between Bali and Lombok. Passenger boats departing from Benoa harbour link Bali to other island in Ind onesia. The major operator is Pelni, the national shipping company. Inquire directly at their office or at a travel agent for the latest routest and tariffs.

Public buses are the cheapest way to travel from Bali (Ubung Terminal, denpasar) to Java. You can get a bus to Surabaya (about Rp80,000; 10h), Yogyakarta (Rp150,000; 16h), or Jakarta (Rp200,000; 24h). Tourist shuttles, like Perama, are a bit more expensive, but go all.