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Drivers, Scooters and Boats: Getting Around Bali Your Way
A car and driver for the day, Gojek and Grab, the rules for riding a scooter, the fast boats from Sanur to the Nusa islands and the public ferries to Lombok and Java.
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Three Bali addresses we return to, chosen from this list by people who know the island well.
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The way to see the island
A driver for the day
Most visitors explore Bali with a car and driver for the day, booked through their hotel.
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From Sanur
Fast boats to the Nusa islands
Fast boats leave Sanur beach for Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida several times a day.
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On the road 3
Drivers, apps and scooters.
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The way to see the island
A driver for the day
Most visitors explore Bali with a car and driver for the day, booked through their hotel.
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Cars and motorbikes by app
Ride-hailing: Gojek and Grab
Both of South-east Asia’s ride-hailing apps operate in Bali, for cars and motorbike taxis.
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Licence and helmet
Riding a scooter
Bali’s visitor guidelines ask you to carry a valid driving licence, follow the traffic rules and wear a helmet on a motorbike.
By sea 2
Fast boats and ferries.
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From Sanur
Fast boats to the Nusa islands
Fast boats leave Sanur beach for Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida several times a day.
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To Lombok and Java
Public ferries: ASDP
The state ferry company ASDP runs car ferries from Padangbai to Lombok and from Gilimanuk to Java.
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