Sanur Bali, Indonesia Travel Guide
Follow this chronological guide to organize your travel to Sanur.
Strategize your journey with these preparation phases for a smooth departure.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your intended entry date into Indonesia.
Research Indonesia's visa requirements for your nationality; apply for an e-Visa or confirm Visa On Arrival criteria.
Secure international flights, especially for high season travel (July-August, December-January).
Verify flights, hotels, and any pre-arranged airport transfers or tours.
If scooter or car rental is planned, arrange for an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Begin creating a detailed packing list and acquiring necessary Travel gear such as Eagle Creek packing organizers.
Reconfirm airport transfers from Denpasar (DPS) to Sanur.
Print or save digital copies of all essential documents: passport, visa confirmation, flight tickets, hotel bookings.
Acquire Gojek/Grab, Google Maps (with offline maps for Bali), and Google Translate (with offline Bahasa Indonesia).
Familiarize yourself with aspects of your destination.
Before you leave, attend to these matters at home for a carefree trip.
Notify your bank and credit card companies of your travel dates. This prevents card freezes due to unusual activity.
The first hours in a new destination proceed smoothly with this guide.
Proceed to passport control. Present your passport, e-VOA/VOA confirmation, and return/onward flight ticket.
Present your electronic customs declaration QR code to the customs officer.
Collect your luggage from the designated carousel.
Upon reaching your Sanur accommodation, take time to settle in and refresh.
Walk around your immediate neighborhood to familiarize yourself with nearby restaurants, shops, and beach access points.
Find the Sanur Beach Promenade, which serves as a central point for many activities.
Withdraw local currency (IDR) from an ATM or exchange money upon arrival for initial expenses.
Airport rates may not be the best, but some cash is helpful.
Connect to airport Wi-Fi to use Gojek/Grab, or proceed to the official airport taxi stand if no pre-arranged transfer.
Your pre-booked transfer driver will await your arrival.
Prioritize purchasing some bottled water and snacks from a mini-mart near your accommodation.
These small comforts ensure a pleasant start to your stay.
Consider purchasing a local SIM card at one of the booths in the arrivals hall at the airport. This is convenient, though often slightly more expensive than in town.
Prepare for your departure from Sanur with these final steps.
Ensure a smooth return to your home country.
Complete Indonesia's electronic customs declaration form online 24-48 hours before departure.
You will receive a QR code to present upon arrival, which saves valuable time at the airport.
