TRAVEL AND
EMERGENCY
INF RMATI N
BA LI
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Some of you may have never been to Bali before and
I know what you’re thinking, what’s worse than bumping into a group of ‘da boiz’ yelling
OZI OZI OZI OI OI OI at 6pm on Tuesday.
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But bb trust me that’s just one part of Bali.
The beauty of Bali, like Indonesia as a whole, is that it is a melting pot of different peoples and cultures. You can work as a digital nomad in Canggu, meditate like Julia Roberts in Ubud, surf the waves in Uluwatu or party like its 1999 in Seminyak. We’ve had many great experiences in Bali throughout our own relationship and hope you can too.
‼️‼️ Please Remember ‼️‼️
Bali is a holy place with its own unique culture. When you’re visiting Bali please be respectful not only to the locals but also for the other living things. Every animal, every tree and every flower is holy.
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Here is guide for those of you who arenew to Bali. Hope you enjoy and have such a fun experience!
VISA
If you’re coming from abroad, get your VOA on the immigration counter. It will costs you around $50 and would be quicker if you have it in Rupiah.
FLIGHT
Transport from the airport will vary in length depending on where you stay, it could take half an hour or over hour if you get caught in traffic. Popular areas to stay include Uluwatu, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Kuta, Legian or Jimbaran. Each area has its own uniqueness and attraction. We will explain further in our ‘Things to do’ page.
However, it’s worth noting that the venue is around 1.5 hours drive from the airport. If you plan on coming straight from the airport on the day please be mindful since Bali traffic can be quite unpredictable.
ACCOMODATION
There are many platforms who can help you find the best accommodation during your stay in Bali.
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If you come in a big group and want to stick together then villa might be ideal for you. However, most of the villas are not coming with full service so if you’re independent and not really fussy about service then yes, this might be a good idea.
Villa
Homestay
If you want to stay with a smaller number of guests and looking for some kind of intimate, quiet time with no to less small talk from the hospo people the homestay and lodge can be the most suitable. The service can be quite competitive with commercial hotels and the price range is also quite good.
Hotel
If you just want to chill and get spoiled then yes, big brand commercial hotels are the only answer. This is something that we don’t need to explain anymore. You guys know what to expect HAHAHAHA.
TRANSPORTATION
Bali is pretty bad with public transport, but don’t worry there are many ways to get around
Hooray to capitalism!
Car hire with private driver
This is the most expensive but also the most convenient option.
you can get a car with a driver that will take you around and wait for you. This is great if you stay somewhere a bit remote - when we say remote here we basically saying deep Uluwatu where it’s pretty hard to get other options available especially during mid night. You can also hire for just the evenings, which is great for a night out (nights out are long in Bali).
Grab
This is basically an indo uber - it has the same functionality like uber but omfg it’s way cheaper! The good thing about Grab is that you can register with an Australia/non-Indonesian number and also pay using an Australia/non-Indonesia credit card. It also has a translation functionality so you can communicate with the drivers
Gojek
This is the same as Grab and we believe has more functionality However, to sign up will need to have a local number (which you can get at the airport).
Bluebird
Order by phone
BALI TAXI, Regular Taxi & Golden Bird, Car Rental & Big Bird, Charter Bus:
(0361) 701111, (0361) 8498008, +62819 9499 9123
This is the best (and only reliable) taxi you can find in Bali. Prices can be slightly expensive compared the above apps but if you do not have the internet or if you can’t get a Grab or a Gojek, they’re only one ring away. Just be careful though, lots of taxi companies mimic Bluebird by painting their cars in a similar shade of blue. These taxis can rip you off by accelerating the meter
Customer Care
Whatsapp: 0811 1794 1234
Phone: (021) 7971245
E-mail: customercare@bluebirdgroup.com
DO NOT RIDE A MOTORBIKE IF YOU CAN’T RIDE
SIM CARD
Roaming certainly works in Bali however it is not the fastest option. Just remember to do what you need to do with your carrier before arriving in Bali to get the roaming working.
For those with a lot of screentime on their phones, or just need good internet for an emergency #plzfix, we recommend you to get an Indonesian sim card to make your life easier.
The best place to get a sim card is after you exit the customs (Bea Cukai) at the airport.
There should be booths with staff in red shirts and blue and green shirts who will help you buy and set up your Indonesian simcard. If you stay for a week, it would be best to get 20 gbs - this seems a bit much but trust me you’ll need to use your phones all the times and not every place offers wifi. Indonesian simcard is also cheaper compared to the other options. Here’s the big 4 telco vendor:
*Please note that for your phone to work, the staff will need to set the sim card up for you - this will require them to scan your passport.
You can also buy a portable wifi modem (simply referred to as ‘modem’) at these same booths. It basically works like wifi but in a smaller device and you can bring it anywhere and connect it on any smart phone or laptop.
NEAREST HOSPITAL
Siloam Hospital, Kuta
Jl Sunset Road No. 818 Kuta, Badung
(+62-361) 779900
(+62-361) 779933
BIMC Hospital, Nusa Dua
Kawasan ITDC Blok D, Benoa, Nusa Dua
+62 361 3000911
Bali Med
Hospital
Jl. Mahendradatta no 57X, Denpasar
(+62-361) 484748
(+62-361) 484748
Kasih Ibu
Hospital, Tabunan
Jl. Flamboyan No. 9, Kampung Kodok,Tabanan
+62 361 3005757
Medical Clinics
BIMC Hospitals
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 100X Kuta 80361
(+62-361) 761 263
(+62-361) 764 345
Internasional SOS
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 505X Kuta 80361
(+62-361) 710 505
(+62-361)710 515
Police
110
Ambulance
118 or 119
Emergency Number
112
Firies
113
Please please please if you need emergency services, go directly to a reputable hospital and don’t waste your time hanging around the smaller hospital. Most smaller hospitals do not have the proper infrastructure and may not have an English speaking doctor/services. These include the below
PHARMACY
While there are plenty of pharmacies in Bali (‘farmasi’) we’d advise you to bring all the medicine that you think you would need as there is a chance that you won’t be able to find it in Bali. If you need some over the counter medicine,
Kimia Farma is all pharmacy chain that is all over Bali with most of the staff speaking English pretty well (they might just upsell you with some vitamins).
TIPS & TRICKS
Do not drink the tap water as it’s not safe to drink.
Don’t forget when you brush your teeth as well.
Be mindful when its raining, Bali’s infrastructure is not like Australia or Europe. When it’s raining, it can be quite drenched and the road can be slippery and there is no concept of OHS. If you wonder why some of the local people stop what they are doing during the rain, it’s because most accidents happen when it’s raining.
Bring your own medicine.
Buy bug and mosquito spray
Be respectful around the local area/and residents.
If you visit a temple, please wear something appropriate (cover your knees, no bikinis). Again, temples are their holy places, it does not matter if you’re not a believer, but being respectful is still quite a common sense.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
If you see a little square with burned flowers, incense and biscuits in it (called a sesajen), do not step or ride over it as these are prayer offerings. They smell great too!
Eat, drink, stay, and shop locally. The Balinese suffered a big loss during covid as tourism is the biggest driver of economy.
Most places (at least small shops or ‘warungs) only accept cash, so don’t forget to carry some rupiah
Bali is quite cheap for people who come from overseas. If you buy something and want to negotiate, don’t low baller. People who have the chance to travel to Bali are the one with the privileges. Try negotiating around 30% from the original price.
Don’t be too anxious about getting Bali belly. It’s usually because of different gut bacteria in the food in Bali. Bali belly always passes but if it’s pretty bad then go visit the hospital asap!
The Wedding of Noya & Joe
The Wedding of Noya & Joe