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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Gilimanuk
Stop in Gilimanuk only to catch the ferry to Java; a 2–3 h layover, no overnight stay needed.
Gilimanuk is a tiny port town at Bali's western tip, mainly a ferry gateway to Java. Attractions are limited to a small museum and nearby West Bali National Park, so a few hours suffice.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (rain, check)
- 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 Rp200,000–Rp300,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp300,000–Rp500,000 excl. bed · High Rp500,000+ 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Ferry passenger fare (Gilimanuk–Banyuwangi) | Rp12,000 |
| Museum Situs Purbakala entry | Rp6,000 |
| Ayam Betutu at Warung Men Tempeh | Rp30,000–Rp45,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DPS · Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar)
- About 3 h by bus or car to Gilimanuk; the nearest airport with scheduled flights (check)
- BWX · Banyuwangi (Java side)
- Across the Bali Strait; reachable by ferry from Gilimanuk, about 30 min crossing plus transfers (check)
Typical fares
- Gilimanuk → Banyuwangi ferry
- about Rp12,000 per person, 30 min crossing (check)
- Taxi to West Bali National Park
- ≈ Rp30,000–Rp50,000, 15–20 min
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
Town is walkable; all sights are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of the ferry terminal.Town is walkable; all sights are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of the ferry terminal.
See and do
Known for
- Ferry link to Java
- Museum Situs Purbakala
- Proximity to West Bali National Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| West Bali National Park | Taxi or local guide from ferry terminal, about 15–20 min drive | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Hotel Sari
- Cheap fan‑cooled rooms, ~10 min south of ferry terminal.
- Pondok Wisata Lestari
- Basic rooms, ~2 km (1.2 mi) south of terminal; used by budget travellers.Basic rooms, ~1.2 mi (2 km) south of terminal; used by budget travellers.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much is the ferry? | Berapa tarif feri? |
| Where is the museum? | Di mana museum? |
| I would like a room for one night | Saya ingin kamar satu malam |
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
- Security queues can be long at the ferry terminal.
- Scooter rentals often refuse trips to Java.
- Public buses are uncomfortable and may be delayed.
Gilimanuk is as safe as South Bali; main concerns are queue delays and limited scooter rentals.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Gilimanuk yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ferry link to Java
- Museum Situs Purbakala
- Proximity to West Bali National Park
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: Gilimanuk, revision 5329601 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5329601
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/gilimanuk). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.