subject: Transport Services In Bali That Are Available For Tourists [print this page] As the famed Island of the Gods, Bali, is a fairly large island, you will need a method to get around if you plan on exploring more than the Bali villas pool. Luckily, just like its varied landscape, Bali has also a variety of available Bali transportation services.
If you want to go to the different excursions around the island, you can join a tour via your hotel or at one of the many street agencies which are found everywhere in booths normally marked "Tourist Information" or book a tour from one of the luxury Bali villas you are staying in.
Or, you could commute in Bali, riding on one of the main forms of public transport on Bali such as cheap buses, minibuses and bemos that run on somewhat set routes within or between towns. These buses connect all towns and most places of the island through local bus stations and can be stopped at any point of the routes. However, these mostly operate day time inter island, with some available at night for long distances within cities.
There are also tourist shuttle buses that run between major tourist centers, but these are more expensive than public transport but are definitely more comfortable and convenient. Scheduled shuttle buses are also available between many of Bali's most popular destinations. These are cheap and reliable. You can check locally advertised services and book one day in advance.
You could also have your own private transport in Bali arranged. There are many Bali car rental or villa car rental as well as motorbikes, and bicycles for rent around the island. If you plan to explore Bali in half day or full day trip, hiring a car with a driver is the best way to do it. Or you could rent a self drive car or motorbike, though you need an international driving license from your own country or in some cases you can get a temporary permit at local police office.
Meanwhile, there are bicycles which are normally available for rent at hotels. There are also some bigger resorts that even provide bicycle tour for free including a professional tour guide.
You could also use taxi as this is the most efficient and convenient transportation in the island. Chartered or metered taxis are available everywhere and quite inexpensive compared to some other countries.
There are also some private villas that accept car rental or have Bali car services. This includes Seminyak Villa Casa Mateo which has can arrange excursions, soft & hard adventures, tours, cruises, transportation and other activities.
Villa Aliya, centrally located in Seminyak, also has a full day tour service by arrangement, while Arman Villa also located in Seminyak offers free shuttle to Seminyak and Kuta area based on villas schedule as well as excursions and activities desk, where you can book a tour.
Villa Olive in Seminyak also provides airport pick up and transfer service while Villa Serene Hibiscus situated in the fashionable Seminyak Oberoi district on Jl. Drupadi offers Car Rental & Excursions as well as VIP Airport Service (custom clearance).
