Travel Tips to Bali from Jakarta

Travel To Bali

Trips to Bali is certainly very exciting because Bali has a variety of beauty and uniqueness ranging from nature to the culture that made every tourist fascinated while there. For it is not surprising if Bali is currently the main destination of tourists both local tourists and foreign tourists. If you want to go to Bali the first thing to think about is the cost. The cost to Bali if using the plane will be very expensive. The cheapest airfare price for air asia Jakarta - Bali Rp 534.000 and Garuda economy Rp 1.218.000, the price does not include airport tax and baggage fees. Airport tax is approximately Rp 40,000 if it has not changed, and the baggage rate is Rp 60,000 each 15 kg.

But by becoming a backpacker you will spend cheaper and save up to 50% of the above costs using airplanes. Traveling with being a backpacker is the most economical you choose. Besides, by becoming a backpacker you can enjoy the diversity of each region during the trip. Moreover, can go to a place as beautiful as Bali with cheap price will give its own satisfaction. Do not worry you are not alone there are so many backpacker from various countries in Bali. Some people do prefer comfort and quick time in a holiday trip. But can not enjoy the variety of beauty along the way. Vacation trip to Bali by way of backpacker can by train and combined with ship, bus and ojek.

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Travel to Bali in Backpacker style

This is a step-by-step guide to Bali from Jakarta using a combination of rail, bus and ship transportation. Travel time required approximately 18 hours including a breakfast to get to Gilimanuk Bali.

1. From Jakarta using economic train majors Jakarta - Jogja. Rise from Pasar Senen station to Jogjakarta Lempuyangan station. Ticket train price economy Jakarta Jogja cheapest Rp 120,000. Travel time is 8-10 hours. Should take the departure at 8-9 at night, so get to Lempuyangan Jogja station around 6an. To purchase tickets should book well in advance, in fear if buying at the station run out.
2. Arriving at Jogja at 6 o'clock you will continue the journey to Banyuwangi by train Sri Tanjung majors end of Banyuwangi station. So in Jogja only transit. Go to the counter to buy train tickets, but if you can try booking tickets before arriving in Jogja, so as not to worry about running out of tickets there. The Sri Tanjung train leaves at 7 am from Lempuyangan station so there is an hour to stretch the tired body due to the long journey. The train ride from Jogja to Banyuwangi takes approximately 6 hours. Ticket prices Sri Tanjung Jurusan Lempuyangan Jogja - Banyuwangi cheapest Rp 110,000 when this article was written. Prices may change at any time.
3. If smoothly until Banyuwangi station can be around 10 pm, you should take a break while drinking or eating before continuing the journey. The distance from Banyuwangi station to Ketapang port is not far only 200 meters. There are many pedicab services and also ojek service, but if you want to relax walking can also. The 200-meter walk is not too tiring for a backpacker, it will be even better while stretching after a long ride on the train.
4. Arriving at the port of Ketapang fery boat ride, his tariff is not expensive only Rp 10,000 is including donations of PMI and taxes. To cross Banyuwangi - Gilimanuk Bali does not require a long time, only 30-45 minutes. After you buy the ticket then will be directed to the ship that will soon depart by the port officer.
5. After arriving at Gilimanuk port there will usually be an identity check. So you should carry an identity like a passport before leaving. Because this will be a very important thing if you travel anywhere in Indonesia specifically to Bali.
   Not far from the identity checkpoint there is a small terminal where public transport is ready to take us to Ubung Denpasar terminal, or directly to the port of Padangbai.Setelah at Gilimanuk port there will usually be an identity check. So you should carry an identity like a passport before leaving. Because this will be a very important thing if you travel anywhere in Indonesia specifically to Bali.
   Not far from the identity checkpoint is a small terminal where public transport is ready to take us to Ubung Denpasar terminal, or directly to the port of Padangbai.
6. The average tariff from Gilimanuk to Ubung Denpasar terminal is around Rp 40,000. Can be more expensive and also can be cheaper depending on the condition depends on your skill bargain price. The journey from Gilimanuk to Ubung Denpasar terminal is approximately 2.5 hours.
   Arriving at the terminal Ubung Denpasar can use public transport to continue the journey to the terminal Tegal if you want to Kuta area.
7. Well, after arriving in Bali with a variety of exhausting trips, before spoiling the eyes and soul with a variety of views as well as entertainment in Bali, you should find a place of lodging or hotels. In the inn you can clean the body or bathe, and store luggage so as not to bother taken a walk. Or if too tired can first rest for a moment.

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