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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Amlapura
Spend a half‑day in Amlapura to see the water palace and beach, then head to nearby Tirta Gangga or Candidasa; one night if you want a quiet beachfront stay.
Amlapura is the administrative centre of Karangasem Regency on Bali’s east coast. Its main attractions – Taman Ujung water palace, Puri Agung Karangasem and Pantai Ujung – are close together and can be visited in a few hours. Most travellers use it as a base for a day trip to Tirta Gangga or Candidasa, so one night is enough unless you prefer a beachfront resort.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (wet season peaks)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget IDR 300,000–500,000 excl. bed · Mid IDR 500,000–800,000 excl. bed · High IDR 800,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 118/119 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at local café | IDR 15,000–25,000 |
| Seafood plate at Warung Lesehan Mina Carik | IDR 50,000–80,000 |
| Taman Ujung entry (foreign adult) | IDR 35,000 |
| Scooter rental (per day) | IDR 60,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DPS · Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar)
- About 1 h 30 min drive north via the coastal road
Typical fares
- Denpasar (DPS) → Amlapura, taxi
- ≈ IDR 300,000–350,000, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Scooter rental per day
- IDR 60,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rent a scooter (≈ IDR 60,000 / day) or use local bemos; taxis are available but slower on narrow coastal roads.
See and do
Known for
- Taman Ujung water palace
- Puri Agung Karangasem
- Pantai Ujung beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tirta Gangga | Local bus or scooter, about 20 min north | ≈ 30 min total |
| Candidasa | Scooter or taxi, 30 min north along the coast | ≈ 45 min total |
| Klungkung town centre | Scooter, 25 min west | ≈ 40 min total |
Sleep
- Lempuyang Boutique Hotel
- 4‑star, near the town centre; good for one night
- Villa Campuhan
- Ocean‑edge villas, quieter option
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Di mana kamar mandi?dee mah-nah kah-mar mahn-dee |
| Can I pay by card? | Bisa pakai kartu?bee-sah pah-kai kar-too |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be steep and winding; drive defensively.
- Entry fee at Taman Ujung: IDR 10,000 domestic, IDR 35,000 foreign adults, IDR 15,000 children (check for updates).
- Peak tourist flow to Tirta Gangga in mornings; arrive early to avoid crowds.
Amlapura is generally safe; traffic on narrow coastal roads can be hazardous, especially on scooters; keep valuables concealed.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amlapura yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Taman Ujung water palace
- Puri Agung Karangasem
- Pantai Ujung beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Amlapura: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Amlapura, revision 5168260 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5168260
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/amlapura). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.