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Amed

Come for 3 nights if you dive or snorkel; 2 nights is enough if you only want the coast and a sunrise over Agung.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
IDR
Best months
Apr–Oct (dry season)
avoid Dec–Mar (rain, run-off hurts visibility); avoid Nyepi and Idul Fitri travel days
Airport
DPS
Nights
3
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Amed is a 14 km strip of fishing villages on Bali's north-east coast, from Culik east through Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah, Selang, Banyuning and Aas. It is the main base for the USAT Liberty wreck at Tulamben and for shore snorkelling. There is almost no public transport, so pick one village and stay there.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Amed, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee or fresh juiceRp 20,000–45,000 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Budget bedFan guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp250,000 (≈ US$16)
  • Mid-range bedFan guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp450,000 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedFan guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp800,000 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp450,000 (≈ US$30) · Mid Rp900,000 (≈ US$55) · High Rp2,000,000 (≈ US$130)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

USAT Liberty wreck at TulambenShore snorkelling at Jemeluk and BanyuningBlack-pebble coves and jukung boatsTraditional salt pansMount Agung views
Airports
DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 2–2.5 h by road; airport taxi about Rp 400,000)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Amed: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

31°C

24°C

20 rd

Feb

31°C

24°C

18 rd

Mar

31°C

24°C

15 rd

Apr

32°C

24°C

10 rd

May

31°C

23°C

7 rd

Jun

31°C

23°C

5 rd

Jul

30°C

22°C

4 rd

Aug

30°C

22°C

3 rd

Sep

31°C

23°C

4 rd

Oct

32°C

24°C

7 rd

Nov

32°C

24°C

12 rd

Dec

31°C

24°C

18 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

No useful public transport. Bemos run from Culik towards Aas mainly in the morning. Rent a scooter (Rp 50,000–80,000/day) or hire a car with driver; the strip is over 10 km, so plan on wheels.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tulamben (USAT Liberty wreck)

go

Door to door: About 30–45 min

Scooter or car north along the coast road, about 20–30 min

Go early; the wreck gets crowded by mid-morning.

Tirta Gangga

go

Door to door: About 45–60 min

Car or scooter west via Culik and Amlapura

Water palace and rice fields; combine with Amlapura.

Mount Agung trek

caution

Door to door: About 30–40 min to trailhead

Local guide from Amed or Selat; start around 01:00–02:00

Long, steep and cold at the top; use a licensed guide and check volcanic status.

Padang Bai

caution

Door to door: About 1.5–2 h

Car with driver via Amlapura and Klungkung

Local drivers quote from about Rp 150,000; it is a transfer stop, not a day out.

Candidasa

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car with driver west along the coast

Better as a stop on the way to or from the airport.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Jemeluk

Bay with the best snorkelling and most dive shops; walkable to warungs.

Lipah

Sandier beach, beach massages, small wooden wreck offshore.

Banyuning

Quiet; Japanese shipwreck snorkel site signposted with parking.

Aas

Far east end, closest to Tulamben; cheapest beds, fewest services.

Tulamben

30 km north; stay here if the Liberty wreck is the whole point.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Rp 400,000–700,000 (≈ US$25–45) excl. bed
Mid
Rp 700,000–1,500,000 (≈ US$45–95) excl. bed
High
Rp 1,500,000 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
A/C bungalow with pool1 × 3 nights × Rp1,100,000Rp3,300,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp900,000Rp5,400,000
Airport transfer DPS → Amed, one way1 × Rp500,000 · checkRp500,000
Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp65,000Rp130,000
Two fun dives with gear2 × Rp900,000 · checkRp1,800,000
eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000Rp300,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeRp1,143,000
Trip total≈ Rp2,096,000 per person per day, bed includedRp12,573,000≈ US$800

2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Nasi campur or mie goreng at a warungRp 25,000–60,000 (≈ US$2–4)
Coffee or fresh juiceRp 20,000–45,000 (≈ US$2–3)
Large BintangRp 35,000–60,000 (≈ US$3–4)
Two-tank dive with equipmentcheckRp 800,000–1,200,000 (≈ US$50–75)
Snorkel set rental, one daycheckRp 50,000–100,000 (≈ US$4–7)
Beach massage, one hourcheckRp 100,000–200,000 (≈ US$7–13)
Scooter rental, one dayRp 50,000–80,000 (≈ US$4–5)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Amed is a low-crime, quiet coast; the real risks are scooter crashes, strong currents and remote-road breakdowns at night. Carry cash, keep a torch and don't swim alone.
  • The coast road floods and washes out in heavy rain.
  • Strong currents at Selang and Bunutan; snorkel with a buddy and check conditions.
  • Diving after heavy rain: run-off cuts visibility.
  • Scooter rental: wear a helmet, carry an international driving permit, check your insurance covers you.
  • ATMs exist but can be empty or offline; bring cash.

Emergency numbers

General emergency
112
Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113

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Emergency

  • General emergency112
  • Police110
  • Ambulance118

Embassy

No embassies in Amed; consulates and embassies are in Denpasar or Jakarta. Australian consulate-general in Denpasar (check the address).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Airport taxi DPS → Amed: about Rp 400,000 (≈ US$25), 2–2.5 h
  • Amed → Padang Bai, local driver: from about Rp 150,000 (≈ US$10)
  • Scooter rental: Rp 50,000–80,000 (≈ US$4–5)/day

Say or show

  • Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
  • Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya)
  • Bisa bayar pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bisa bayar pakai kartu)
  • Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (di mana toilet)
  • Tidak, terima kasih — I don't want it, thank you (tidak, terima kasih)
  • Tolong — Help (tolong)

Cash is king outside hotels; ATMs can be empty.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amed. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Dec–Mar (rain, run-off hurts visibility); avoid Nyepi and Idul Fitri travel days · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for DPS: realistic drive times, taxi and private-transfer bands, late-arrival fallback.
  2. Village-by-village walking clusters: Jemeluk, Lipah, Banyuning, Aas, Tulamben.
  3. Dive and snorkel site pages with conditions, currents and best hours.
  4. Rainy-season and Nyepi fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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Sources