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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Budakeling
One day is enough to see the sunrise point, rice terraces and craft workshops; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Budakeling sits in East Bali, about 10 min west of Tirta Gangga and halfway to Amed. Its attractions are spread across a small village, so a half‑day visit covers the main sights; a night lets you enjoy sunrise and local crafts.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (wet)
- 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 Rp30,000–50,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp50,000–80,000 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 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Warung Mina Sari Murti – fish dish | Rp15,000–30,000 |
| Warung Cemara Cader – Nasi Goreng | Rp10,000–30,000 |
| Samsara Living Museum entry | Rp115,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DPS · Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar)
- Main gateway to Bali; about 1.5 h drive to Budakeling.
Typical fares
- Motorbike rental (full day)
- ≈ Rp50,000
- Taxi from Denpasar Airport to Budakeling
- ≈ Rp250,000–300,000 (pre‑book)
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
Private car or motorbike is easiest; taxis are scarce. Walking covers most attractions; cycling westward is possible, but watch for trucks and dogs.
See and do
Known for
- Bukit Komala Sunrise Point
- Terraced rice fields
- Pande Mas silver & gold craft
- Traditional public bathing
- Samsara Living Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tirta Gangga | Scooter or car, about 10 min | ≈15 min |
| Amed | Car or scooter, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Budakeling Oka House
- Simple guesthouse near the village centre
- Uma Shanty By Madhava
- Budget rooms, walkable to sights
- Dana Bali Ricefield Villa
- Villa amid rice fields, quiet
- Butterfly Villas
- Small villas, close to sunrise point
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 man-dee |
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
- No regular taxis; arrange pick‑up with accommodation
- Roads east of the village have heavy trucks; stay alert
- Some craft workshops close early; check opening times
Budakeling is generally safe; traffic can be busy and stray dogs appear on roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Budakeling yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Bukit Komala Sunrise Point
- Terraced rice fields
- Pande Mas silver & gold craft
- Traditional public bathing
- Samsara Living Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Budakeling, revision 5272974 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5272974
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/budakeling). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.