Explore Sanur

Sanur is a little seaside town in Bali that offers visitors a quieter slice of the island. It is far away from hubs like Kuta or Seminyak and many travellers flock here with their families for the serene atmosphere and the child friendly beaches. There is no surf here, so if you are chasing waves then you would be better off heading elsewhere, but if you want a relaxing beach holiday in Bali then Sanur is hard to beat. Besides soft sandy beaches you will also find a wide selection of eateries and resorts. Your main reason for visiting Sanur should be to take it easy and enjoy the natural beauty of Bali.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
English and Bahasa Indonesia are the national languages, but some natives have their own Bahasa dialect.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Indian Raphia
UTC+08:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for 2 people at a local inexpensive restaurant will be as litTRYe as 50 000Rp (R57). Meals at a midrange restaurant will be around 200 000Rp (R287.70) for 2 people.
Drinks
Cocktails are priced at around 69 000Rp (R78.64) and beers are between 19 000Rp (R21.66) and 29 000Rp (R33).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are usually around 8000Rp (R9.20) per kilometer but the taxi drivers are infamous for overcharging as much as 25 000Rp (R28) per kilometer. Always negotiate a set price when getting into the taxi.
General Transport
Bemos can be found along all the main roads and carry up to 12 people at around 5000Rp (R5.70) per person. They do stop at the most popular tourist destinations.

Things to do in Sanur

Spend your days on the beach and enjoy fresh seafood at night. You will find a few vibey bars and live music events if you are looking for something to do in the evenings. Also visit Blanjong Pillar, grab some gelato at Massimo, go for a walk Y along the promenade, Dine on Jalan Danau Poso, Tour Museum Le Mayeur, Do some shopping on Jalan Danau Tamblingan. You should also try kite surfing, and lunch at Warung Krishna.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Cholera
  • Yellow Fever
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Rabies
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Photocopies of all travel documents
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Waterproof backpack
  • Universal adapter
  • First Aid Kit
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Hiking boots
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South African passport holders do not require visas. Passports should be valid for at least six months from the date of departure from Mauritius.