Great news! Kura Kura Bus is now operating even more regularly in Bali’s popular tourist areas. The new time schedule comes into effect from 30 May 2014, with the number of buses for each route also increased. The Kuta, Legian and Seminyak lines run at 20-minute intervals, and buses to Ubud now leave every two hours. For more details, please visit the Kura Kura Bus website: ● Kura-Kura Bus Website ● Time Schedule (PDF)
A promotional video for Kura Kura Bus was shot recently over four days, from 8 to 11 May 2014. The video shoot took place across the island, at popular tourist attractions and in each area the bus operates in. DFS Bus Terminal The main DFS Bus Terminal is located at DFS Galleria, at the Simpang Siur intersection in Kuta. It was a hot day, and we were very grateful for all the models and Kuramon’s efforts! Nusa Dua In the resort area of Nusa Dua, the Kura Kura bus stop is located in front of the lobby at the popular Grand Hyatt hotel. Nusa Dua Beach is peaceful and quiet,…
Galungan is the most important festival for Bali’s local Hindu people. Held every 210 days according to the Balinese calendar, Galungan is a celebration that honors the creator of the universe and the spirits of the ancestors. During this time, the victory of good over evil is celebrated and the spirits of the ancestors are believed to visit the earth. Elaborate offerings of food and flowers are made to welcome these returning spirits. Offerings are also brought to the local temples, and you can often see worshipers walking or driving carrying baskets on their way to give thanks and pray for protection. A good indication that it’s Galungan time of…
Kura-Kura’s newest Ticket Booth is located at Lippo Mall Kuta, on Jl. Kartika Plaza in Tuban. The Ticket Booth is conveniently situated just inside the North Lobby entrance of the mall, only a few steps from the Kura-Kura bus stop. Visit our friendly Ticket Crew for bus and time schedule information, and purchase your Kura-Kura Travel Card or Day Pass for travel on Bali’s latest tourist bus service. You can also get a full refund on the remaining balance of your Value Card here, as well as the Rp. 20,000 card deposit for all Day Passes and Value Cards. From Lippo Mall Kuta you can travel on two different lines….
Nyepi is a Hindu celebration that sees the island of Bali practically shut down for 24 hours. From 6am on Nyepi Day until 6am the following day, no-one is allowed out on the streets or the beaches – even the international airport closes during this time. “Silent Day” is a time of silence, fasting and meditation for the Balinese, when lights are kept low and no working or traveling is permitted. The only people who might be seen outside of their homes are the village security men, known as Pecalang. They patrol the streets to ensure that Nyepi restrictions are being followed. The days leading up to Nyepi are also…
