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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Krui
Go for 3–4 nights if you surf or want empty beaches; skip if you need nightlife, English speakers or easy logistics.
Krui is a rough port town on Lampung's west coast, but the beaches north and south are long, white and nearly empty. The draw is consistent surf breaks (Karang Nyimbor, Tanjung Setia) and access to Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Accommodation is basic, English is limited, and the journey from Bandar Lampung takes 5–6 hours by road.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy season, rough seas)
- Stay
- 3 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 Rp200,000–350,000 · Mid Rp350,000–600,000 · High Rp600,000+ (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 · 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 |
|---|---|
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a warung | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Fresh coconut | Rp10,000–15,000 |
| Scooter rental per day | Rp70,000–100,000 |
| Ojek ride within Krui area (10 km (6.2 mi))Ojek ride within Krui area (6.2 mi (10 km)) | Rp20,000–40,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TKG · Radin Inten II Airport (Bandar Lampung)
- About 5–6 h by road from Krui; check for direct flights from Jakarta or domestic connections.
Typical fares
- Bandar Lampung → Krui by bus or shared car
- about Rp100,000–150,000, 5–6 h (check)
- Ojek Krui → Tanjung Setia
- about Rp30,000–50,000
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
Ojek (motorbike taxi) or rented scooter is the only practical way to reach the beaches and national park. Roads are paved but narrow; check the scooter's condition before riding.
See and do
Known for
- Surf breaks at Tanjung Setia and Karang Nyimbor
- Empty white-sand beaches stretching for kilometres
- Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park
- Remote, undeveloped coast
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park | Ojek or private car from Krui, about 30–45 min | About 1 h |
| Tanjung Setia | Ojek or scooter south from Krui, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Karang Nyimbor | Scooter north from Krui, about 15 min | About 25 min |
Sleep
- Tanjung Setia
- About 20 km (12 mi) south of Krui; most surf accommodation is here. Basic losmen with meals included.About 12 mi (20 km) south of Krui; most surf accommodation is here. Basic losmen with meals included.
- Krui town
- Rough and limited options; better to stay on the beach strip south of town.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Halohah-loh |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-seeh |
| How much? | Berapa?buh-rah-pah |
| Where is the beach? | Di mana pantai?dee mah-nah pahn-tie |
| I don't understand | Saya tidak mengertisah-yah tee-dahk mung-err-tee |
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
- English is not widely spoken; have Indonesian phrases ready.
- ATMs are scarce in Krui; bring enough cash from Bandar Lampung.
- Rainy season (Nov–Mar) can make roads muddy and surf dangerous.
- Accommodation is basic — expect losmen with shared facilities.
Krui is safe but remote; the main risks are road accidents on scooters (wear a helmet) and limited medical facilities. Bring a basic first-aid kit and travel insurance that covers evacuation.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Krui yet. Suggested stay: 3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Surf breaks at Tanjung Setia and Karang Nyimbor
- Empty white-sand beaches stretching for kilometres
- Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park
- Remote, undeveloped coast
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: Krui, revision 5096819 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5096819
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/krui). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.