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Pemuteran
Stay 2–3 nights if you dive or snorkel Menjangan; otherwise 1 night as a west-Bali stop between Lovina and Gilimanuk.
Pemuteran is a north-coast fishing village turned dive base, 45–60 min east of the Gilimanuk ferry and about 1 h 15 min west of Lovina. Its pull is the Biorock reef just off the beach and Menjangan Island inside West Bali National Park. The village is one long strip along the Singaraja–Gilimanuk road: resorts and dive shops face the sea, farms and temples sit behind. It is expensive by Bali standards, and the main road is loud.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season, calm sea, best visibility)
- avoid Dec–Feb (rain, choppy water, lower dive visibility)
- Airport
- DPS
- Nights
- 2–3
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- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Pemuteran112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pemuteran, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyPemuteran is calm and low-crime; the real risks are the unlit main road with no sidewalks, scooter crashes…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (Indonesia) · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 4 h by road via the south and west coast; traffic on the coast roads decides the real time.).
- Getting aroundNo sidewalks and heavy motorbike traffic on the main road; most visitors walk the beach side or rent a scooter (agree the daily rate and helmet…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet-food meal near the mosque (mie ayam, bakso)Rp 20,000–25,000
- Budget bedHomestay or guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp150,000
- Mid-range bedHomestay or guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp300,000
- High-end bedHomestay or guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp400,000 · Mid Rp800,000 · High Rp2,000,000
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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.
- Airports
- DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 4 h by road via the south and west coast; traffic on the coast roads decides the real time.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (19 rain days), driest Aug (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pemuteran: next 7 days
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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 (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No sidewalks and heavy motorbike traffic on the main road; most visitors walk the beach side or rent a scooter (agree the daily rate and helmet first). Bemos run the north-coast road but are slow and crowded. For Menjangan, boats leave from Labuhan Lalang, about 15 min west by road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Menjangan Island (West Bali National Park)
goDoor to door: Half day to full day
Road to Labuhan Lalang, about 15 min west, then a chartered boat; permit from the park office in the car park
The reason most people come. Boats are chartered in groups; join others at the car park to split the cost.
Gilimanuk
goDoor to door: About 1 h
North-coast road west, about 45–60 min by car or bemo
Ferry terminal for Java; bemo fares run roughly Rp 30,000–60,000 and depart only when full.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
North-coast road east, about 50 km (31 mi)North-coast road east, about 31 mi (50 km)
Dolphin boats and a bigger choice of guesthouses; easy onward stop.
Hatten Winery and Pulaki vineyards
cautionDoor to door: About 20 min
Scooter or car east, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Scooter or car east, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Tasting centre hours have been listed as 09:00–16:00 but the site has been flagged as dead — check before riding out.Tasting centre hours have been listed as 9:00 AM–4:00 PM but the site has been flagged as dead — check before riding out.
Atlas Pearl farm, Penyabangan
cautionDoor to door: About 20 min
Scooter or car east, about 15 min
Showroom and hatchery visits; call ahead to confirm it is open to visitors.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Beachfront strip (Jalan Raya Seririt–Gilimanuk)
Resorts, dive shops and restaurants on the sea side; walk to the Biorock reef. Rooms facing the road get motorbike noise.
Set back from the main road
Guesthouses and homestays 200–500 m inland around Loka Segara; quieter, cheaper, 5–10 min walk to the beach.
East of the village arch
Beachfront resorts toward Penyabangan; quieter and pricier, need a scooter or car for meals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 350,000–600,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 600,000–1,200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 1,200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range bungalow or ecolodge1 × 2 nights × Rp600,000 | Rp1,200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp800,000 | Rp3,200,000 |
| Menjangan snorkel or dive trip with boat and guide2 × Rp650,000 | Rp1,300,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp75,000 | Rp150,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp615,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,691,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp6,765,000≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights, dive courses and park permits excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street-food meal near the mosque (mie ayam, bakso) | Rp 20,000–25,000 |
| Warung meal aimed at visitors | Rp 50,000–100,000 |
| Fresh juice | Rp 10,000–25,000 |
| Bemo Gilimanuk → PemuteranLeaves only when full. | Rp 30,000–60,000 |
| Car with driver, Amed → PemuteranAgree the price and petrol in advance. | Rp 500,000–600,000 |
| Snorkelling tour with a dive centre | about Rp 650,000 per person |
| Laundry | about Rp 20,000 per kg |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The main road has no sidewalks and motorbikes sometimes ride against the flow; walk facing traffic and carry a light at night.
- Menjangan Island and national-park entry need a permit bought at the park office at Labuhan Lalang; arrange it before you board.
- Dive and snorkel trips are weather-dependent: Dec–Feb swells can cancel Menjangan crossings.
- Cash is king in the village; ATMs are few and can be empty. Bring rupiah from Lovina or Gilimanuk.
- Rates quoted in US dollars or euros at resorts are usually paid in rupiah at the day's rate — confirm which currency is charged.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (Indonesia)
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Ke alamat ini, yaTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies in Pemuteran; consulates and embassies are in Denpasar and Jakarta. Australian consulate-general in Denpasar (check the address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bemo Gilimanuk → Pemuteran: Rp 30,000–60,000, leaves when full
- Car with driver, Lovina → Pemuteran: about 1 h 15 min; fix the price with petrol included
- Car with driver, south Bali → Pemuteran: about 4 h depending on coast-road traffic
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Good morning (suh-LAH-mat PAH-ghee)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-REE-mah KAH-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-RAH-pah har-GAH-nyah)
- Bisa bayar pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (BEE-sah BAH-yar PAH-kow KAR-too)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee MAH-nah TOY-let)
- Tidak pakai kantong plastik — No plastic bag, please (TEE-dak PAH-kai KAN-tong PLAS-tik)
Bring rupiah; ATMs in the village are few and can be empty.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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 Pemuteran. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season, calm sea, best visibility) · avoid Dec–Feb (rain, choppy water, lower dive visibility) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DPS: realistic 4 h transfer, driver price agreed in advance with petrol included, late-arrival fallback in Lovina or Gilimanuk.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the beach strip, the village lanes behind the road, Labuhan Lalang, and the east-coast resorts.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Biorock reef, Menjangan permits, turtle hatchery, national-park office) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-season and swell fixtures so dive-day gates A–D can go green.