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Kura-Kura Bus & Galungan

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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…

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New Kura-Kura Bus Ticket Booth at Lippo Mall Kuta

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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….

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Kura-Kura Bus & Nyepi

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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…

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Kura-Kura Bus Press Release in Nikkei Shinbun

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Kura-Kura Bus was featured today in one of Japan’s most popular economic newspapers,  the Nikkei Shinbun. Our press release can be found on page 15 of the the  March 27, 2014 edition.  (Excerpt from article)  “Bus service for tourists in Bali with seven routes”  “Kura-Kura Bus” will start operating on 1 April. The bus service begins at the the large duty-free shop, and operates in intervals from 30 minutes to two hours, with seven routes connecting the popular tourist destinations of Ubud, Legian and Kuta. Fares start at Rp. 10,000 rupiah (about USD 0.87), and vary depending on the bus line. One-day tickets are also available. A total of 22…

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Kura-Kura Bus celebrate Tumpek Landep, 22 March 2014

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Every year, Balinese Hindus celebrate a holy day dedicated to Sanghyang Pasupati, the God of steel implements. The day is known as “Tumpek Landep”, and took place on Saturday 22 March this year. On this special day, the local people show their gratitude to Sanghyang Pasupati, and all the steel implements that make Balinese life easier and safer. Traditionally, steel tools and sacred weapons were blessed, however over the years “tools” came to include cars, motorbikes, bicycles, computers and televisions – anything that has made day-to-day life more convenient for the Balinese people. Ceremonies are held throughout the island, where offerings are made and thanks is given. Cars, buses and…

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