Padang Bai

Padang Bai (also Padangbai and Padang Bay) is a small port town in East Bali.

Padang Bai Halal Explorer

Most visitors to Padang Bai are there to catch a boat to Lombok. However, it is a charming little place in its own right and many people cancel their trip in order to spend more time in this lovely village. Spending a night or two here will certainly not be time wasted.

There is good diving and snorkeling in the immediate area, and a number of operators are present to cater for those activities. This is also a fairly convenient base from which to explore some of the wider attractions of East Bali. Accommodation tends to be quite basic and aimed at the backpacker market, although 3 stars villa is also available. The serenity of Padang Bai is suitable for old citizens or who want quiet place, no nightlife here.

Travel to Padang Bai

By car

If you don't want to go to Lombok, rental vehicle maybe is the best option. Rental vehicle can be reserved online and picked up and returned at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Many rental cars now use Low Cost Green Car for Rp 250,000-175,000 per day with capacity maximum for 4 passengers including driver seats. The vehicle Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya is suitable for 2 persons with maximum 170 cm height and 2 children. Indonesia fuel price is relatively affordable and the cars run 15 to 20 kilometers/L.

Best way to travel in Padang Bai by a Taxi

Padang Bai is about 90 minutes by taxi from Ngurah Rai International Airport and a pre-paid coupon costs Rp 600,000.

Padang Bai is 54 kilometers east from Denpasar and takes about 1 hour to 90 minutes to drive from the southern tourist areas of Kuta and Legian.

Travel on a Bus in Padang Bai

The national tour bus company Perama has Padang Bai in its network. They will pick you up from your accommodation in many areas of Bali and take you to your destination. Perama shuttle buses to Padang Bai leave from Kuta, Sanur, Ubud, Candidasa and Lovina. Reserve one day in advance. The Perama office in Padang Bai is at Dona Restaurant, Jl Pelabuhan, near the jetty (☎ +62 363 41419).

By bemo

Regular bemos ply the main east coast route between Klungkung, Padang Bai and Candidasa. Bemos routed through Padang Bai leave from Batubulan terminal in Denpasar.

Bemos and shuttle vanes arrive at, and depart from and the port entrance; orange bemos from Amlapura (25 kilometers, Rp 70,000) via Candidasa, blue or white bemos from Klungkung and pale-brown shuttle vanes for Amlapura or Batubulan terminal in Denpasar.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Padang Bai

There are slow public ferries from Lembar (Lombok) every hour, 24 hours a day. The trip normally takes four hours (but it can be considerably longer in poor weather) and costs Rp 76,000. Ferry staff often offer their superior Muslim friendly room to tourists for an extra Rp 70,000. The room is clean and comfortable with 2 or 3 beds. It should be understood that this ferry has a poor safety record. There is a ticket office, waiting area and small cafe adjacent to the pier.

There are fast boat services from the Gili Islands via Teluk Kode (Lombok) to Padang Bai. Operators have been coming and going, but one constant has been the Gili Cat service for Rp 860,000 one way. Travel duration is 2 hours. Gili Cat leaves Padang Bai daily at 09:00 and arrives at Teluk Kode (Lombok) at 10:00 and at Gili Trawangan Harbour at 10:30. In high season there's also a departure at 14:00.

There is another boat service from Sampalan at Nusa Penida to Padang Bai. Travel duration is about one hour.

How to get around in Padang Bai

Everything in town is within walking distance (1-2 kilometers). If you want to explore the surrounding area, motorbike rental and vehicle rental are widely available. You can go on a one day tour to Candidasa, Tirta Gangga, Taman Ujung (Edge Sukasada Park), and see sunset at Lempuyang Temple.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Padang Bai

Padang Bai functions as the gateway to Lombok and the Gilis for those traveling by boat.

Public ferry

Slow ferries go to Lembar on Lombok (Rp 40,000) and Nusa Penida (Rp 56,000). Book at the larger pier inside the harbor.

Fast boat

Virtually everyone in town will try and sell you fast boat tickets. During low season (Oct 2014) pricing appears to be extremely flexible. Posted prices can be up to Rp 860,000 for a one-way trip to the Gilis, but you may be able to negotiate open-ended return trip tickets for Rp 733,333. Prices during high season are likely much less negotiable.

Combined bus & boat tickets

Many operators offer combined tickets including both the slow ferry to Lembar and a follow up bus transfer on Lombok, e.g. to Senggigi (Rp 100,000) or Kuta Lombok (Rp 400,000). Such combined Tickets are also a affordable alternative to the fast but expensive speed boats to Gili (ferry to Lembar, bus transfer to Bangsal, ferry to Gili Air/Meno/Trawangan; Rp 250,000).

What to see in Padang Bai

Beaches

The main beach is generally awash with colorful double outrigger fishing boats in the shape of a marlin. The front of the boat is shaped with the point of its mouth open wide and large eyes looking to the heavens. Either side of the main beach are two other hidden coves with nice, quiet white sand beaches.

• Blue Lagoon Beach A great beach for snorkeling, despite the narrow one hundred meters length. The beach is unique in color; the sandy beach is not always white, but sometimes changes to rather black. If the current comes from the west and the beach will be white, but if the current comes from the east, it will be black and white. The coral reef goes right up to the shore and is very pretty with clown fishes and small sepia. Enter on the far left side, where there is a coral-less canal leading to the snorkeling site. There are two restaurants with reasonable food (fried Rice, fried noodle, omelette, sandwiches and spirits), showers (only for restaurant guests), chairs, sunbeds, and snorkeling gear.

• Bias Tugal Beach - White Sand Beach | A beautiful white sandy beach and the best beach in Padang Bai. It's wider than Blue Lagoon Beach and good for swimming, though the currents can be strong. There are about five warungs, serving simple Indonesian dishes, juices and soft-drinks. From the path to the beach, you should be able to see the largest mountain on Bali, Mount Agung — a powerful sight.

Temples

If you need a break from the beaches and there are some temples to discover. Although not particularly famous and these temples are nevertheless worth a visit. Padang Bai has five major temples: Pura Dalem, downtown, Pura Segara, next to the beach in between town and the main beach, Pura Telagamas, Pura Silayukti and Pura Tanjungsari in the eastern end of Padang Bai. Don't forget to bring a sarong and a sash.

• Pura Silayukti Once the home of the great Hindu sage Empu Kuturan and dating back to the 11th century, making it one of the oldest extant temples on the island.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Padang Bai

Ocean activities are the way to go. There is good snorkeling in the bay, though the snorkeling at the Blue Lagoon is even better. Many of the local dive operators organize trips to this spot but you can easily walk to your destination. If the waves are large, don't bother snorkeling as the visibility will be minimal. On a calm day, expect great visibility and lots of fish. Buoys mark the farthest point snorkelers should go. For even better snorkeling you can charter a boat.

Book a Diving trip in Padang Bai

Padangbai is noted for its diving, and the friendly dive centers are right on the beach with their own bars for after-diving refreshments.

• Absolute Scuba - Teaches both PADI and SSI up to and including instructor course, in English, (German), Italian, Russian and (Indonesian). 3-m deep training pool, classroom, 22 air-conditioned rooms, 1 speedboat, 1 small boat.

• Geko Dive Bali | Five star PADI dive resort and TecRec dive center. Offers a wide range of courses and fun dives. Active in the community and with environmental projects. Maximum of four divers to each divemaster. This ratio is reduced if requested or needed. Dive groups are welcome. Courses taught in English, French, (German), Spanish and (Indonesian). 2 speedboats, 1 large outrigger boat and a variety of smaller boats. Safe diving is emphasized.

• Water Worxx Dive Center Bali - SSI dive center. German and English speaking instructors.

• Paradise Diving Bali - Deutsche Tauchschule - German dive center offering daily dive safaris and PADI courses.

Spa

• Spiral Spa Bloo - Padang Bai's only spa facility. A wide range of massages, also facial & body care, hair treatments and organic spa products. Shuttle service within Padang Bai to pick up guests.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Padang Bai

There are many ATMs in Padang Bai: BRI bank 100m away the police station (doesn't always function, gives a maximum of Rp 700,000 and does not accept Visa cards), Bank Mandiri 200 m from the harbour along the beach road (accepts Visa cards and gives a maximum of Rp 6,500,000), BCA and Danamon on the primary street next to the Police station.

Halal Restaurants in Padang Bai

Padang Bai restaurants feature good-priced seafood and the usual travellers' fare.

• Puri Rai Restaurant A decent restaurant serving Indonesian food including locally caught fresh sea food.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Padang Bai

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Stay Safe

There are reports of cases involving aggressive porters at the dock demanding excessive payments when you are waiting to board the ferry. To be safe, do not allow anyone else to carry your luggage.

There have also been cases with local taxi drivers/agents becoming extremely aggressive and threatening violence if they learn you are going to use Uber/Grab taxi/go-jek. Reports of local residents ganging together and opening doors, shouting and dragging bags out of the cars to prevent you using the taxi apps. Be careful as it is extremely intimidating.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Padang Bai

• Easy drive or bus transfer to the popular East Bali areas of Candidasa, Mount Agung and Amed.
• By ferry to Lembar (Lombok).
• Gili Cat and Perama operate boat services from Padang Bai to the Gili Islands.

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