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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Bangsal
Use Bangsal only as a transfer hub to the Gili Islands; a few hours are enough, no overnight stay needed.
Bangsal is a tiny port on north‑western Lombok serving as the main boat terminal for the three Gili Islands. The settlement has very limited services, so most travellers stop only to catch a boat and leave.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (rainy)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 Rp50,000–80,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp80,000–150,000 excl. bed · High Rp150,000+ 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 113 · Ambulance 118 · General 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 |
|---|---|
| Public boat ticket to Gili Air | Rp18,000 |
| Public boat ticket to Gili Meno | Rp21,000 |
| Public boat ticket to Gili Trawangan | Rp23,000 |
| Metered taxi from Senggigi | Rp70,000 |
| Cidomo horse‑cart (short ride) | Rp10,000 max |
| DAMRI bus Mataram → Bangsal | Rp35,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LOP · Lombok International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Public boat Bangsal → Gili Air
- Rp18,000 per person (check)
- Metered taxi Senggigi → Bangsal
- ≈Rp70,000 (check)
- Cidomo short ride
- Rp10,000 max (check)
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
Cidomo horse‑carts (Rp10,000 max), metered taxis (≈Rp70,000 from Senggigi, Rp150,000 to Mataram), DAMRI bus (Rp35,000 from Mataram, Rp50,000 to Senggigi).
See and do
Known for
- Gili Islands boat terminal
- Public boat ticket counter
- Cidomo horse‑cart rides
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gili Air | Public boat from Bangsal ticket counter | check |
| Gili Meno | Public boat from Bangsal ticket counter | check |
| Gili Trawangan | Public boat from Bangsal ticket counter | check |
Sleep
- Arnel Hotel and Restaurant
- Basic rooms, motorbike rental, and tour booking; suitable for a quick overnight if needed.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much is the ticket? | Berapa harga tiket?berapa harga tiket |
| I want to go to Gili Air | Saya mau ke Gili Airsaya mau ke gili air |
| Where is the official ticket counter? | Di mana loket tiket resmi?di mana loket tiket resmi |
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
- Local touts and "helpers" try to sell unofficial boat tickets – only buy at the official counter (see coordinates).
- Public boat office may close at 16:00; aim to arrive before 10:00 for morning departures.
- Charter‑boat prices are higher (Rp560,000–1,300,000 one‑way); confirm price with the operator before boarding.
Bangsal is safe for day‑time transfers; main risks are tout scams at the ticket office and occasional traffic accidents on poorly lit roads. Keep valuables secure and buy tickets only at the official counter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bangsal yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gili Islands boat terminal
- Public boat ticket counter
- Cidomo horse‑cart rides
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 coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Bangsal, revision 4893603 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4893603
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bangsal). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.