Major city · Indonesia
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.
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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- 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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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Amed112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
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.
- 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
- SafetyAmed is a low-crime, quiet coast; the real risks are scooter crashes, strong currents and remote-road breakdowns at night.
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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 · 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 2–2.5 h by road; airport taxi about Rp 400,000).
- Getting aroundNo useful public transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
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
- Budget bedFan guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp250,000
- Mid-range bedFan guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp450,000
- High-end bedFan guesthouse double, a night, per roomRp800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp450,000 · Mid Rp900,000 · 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 2–2.5 h by road; airport taxi about Rp 400,000)
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
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. 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 (20 rain days), driest Aug (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
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 (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
20 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 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)
18 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 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tulamben (USAT Liberty wreck)
goDoor 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
goDoor 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
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min to trailhead
Local guide from Amed or Selat; start around 01:00–02:00Local guide from Amed or Selat; start around 1:00 AM–2:00 AM
Long, steep and cold at the top; use a licensed guide and check volcanic status.
Padang Bai
cautionDoor 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
cautionDoor 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 & 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.
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 (19 mi) north; stay here if the Liberty wreck is the whole point.19 mi (30 km) north; stay here if the Liberty wreck is the whole point.
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 400,000–700,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 700,000–1,500,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 1,500,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| A/C bungalow with pool1 × 3 nights × Rp1,100,000 | Rp3,300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp900,000 | Rp5,400,000 |
| Airport transfer DPS → Amed, one way1 × Rp500,000 · check | Rp500,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp65,000 | Rp130,000 |
| Two fun dives with gear2 × Rp900,000 · check | Rp1,800,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp1,143,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp2,096,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp12,573,000≈ 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 warung | Rp 25,000–60,000 |
| Coffee or fresh juice | Rp 20,000–45,000 |
| Large Bintang | Rp 35,000–60,000 |
| Two-tank dive with equipmentcheck | Rp 800,000–1,200,000 |
| Snorkel set rental, one daycheck | Rp 50,000–100,000 |
| Beach massage, one hourcheck | Rp 100,000–200,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day | Rp 50,000–80,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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, 2–2.5 h
- Amed → Padang Bai, local driver: from about Rp 150,000
- Scooter rental: Rp 50,000–80,000/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 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 Amed. 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) · avoid Dec–Mar (rain, run-off hurts visibility); avoid Nyepi and Idul Fitri travel days · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 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 drive times, taxi and private-transfer bands, late-arrival fallback.
- Village-by-village walking clusters: Jemeluk, Lipah, Banyuning, Aas, Tulamben.
- Dive and snorkel site pages with conditions, currents and best hours.
- Rainy-season and Nyepi fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialIndonesia.travel — Bali
- secondaryOpenStreetMap — Amed
- secondaryWikivoyage: Amed, revision 5317838 (CC BY-SA 4.0)