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Padang Bai
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Recommended stay: 1 day
Getting around: Small, walkable harbor town; ferries and fast boats to Lombok/the Gilis depart here.
Hours: No fixed hours; ferries to Lombok and the Gili Islands run on their own daily schedules from the harbor.
Padang Bai is a small port town on the east coast, the ferry hub for Lombok and the Gilis. Come for transit, Blue Lagoon snorkeling, and a low-key beach town vibe. Most travelers spend one day or overnight before ferries.
Padang Bai FAQs
Is Padang Bai just a ferry port?
Mainly, yes, but it also has decent snorkeling (Blue Lagoon Beach) worth a stop even without an onward ferry.
Can I catch a boat to the Gili Islands from Padang Bai?
Yes, it's one of the main departure points for boats to Lombok and the Gili Islands.
How many days do I need in Padang Bai?
A day is enough unless waiting for or arriving from a ferry.
Is Padang Bai touristy?
It's a working port town with a small beach scene, far less developed than south Bali's resort areas.
How do I get to Padang Bai?
By car, about 1-1.5 hours from Ubud.
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