Saraswati Temple
Bali, Indonesia
West Bali National Park
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Photo: Ron from Nieuwegein, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- ≈ IDR 200,000 + guide
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daily, daytime; guided walks start in the morning
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 4 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Entrance fee
- ≈ IDR 200,000 weekdays, ≈ IDR 300,000 weekends — for foreigners
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Guide
- Required on trails; from ≈ IDR 350,000
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Area
- ≈ 190 km², about 82% land and the rest sea
- Entrances
- Near Gilimanuk, at Sumber Klampok and at Labuan Lalang jetty
- Location
- West Bali; ≈ 136 km from Ubud, ≈ 22 km from Pemuteran
Key facts
≈ 190 km²the park's area — about 3% of Bali
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English Wikipedia1941the year the park was established (originally 740 km²)
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English Wikipedia82%of the park is land; the rest is marine
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English WikipediaBali starlingan endemic bird that lives in the park
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travel guidesMenjanganthe island with coral walls is part of the park
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travel guides≈ 22 kmto the resort village of Pemuteran
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OSRM routeWest Bali National Park entrance fee and guides
According to a local guide site and 2026 reviews, foreigners pay about IDR 200,000 on weekdays and IDR 300,000 at weekends and on holidays. A ranger guide is required for hikes and costs from about IDR 350,000, depending on the route — negotiate before you set off. Boats to Menjangan and snorkelling are extra.
Permits and guides are arranged at the park offices by the entrances. Bring rupiah cash: there are no ATMs in the park.
About West Bali National Park
Taman Nasional Bali Barat is the island's only national park, covering about 190 km² of Bali's western tip in Buleleng and Jembrana regencies; roughly 82% is land and the rest sea with coral reefs. It was established in 1941, when it was nearly four times larger.
It's a different Bali: instead of rice terraces there's dry monsoon forest, savannah, mangroves and quiet bays facing Java. The park's pride is the Bali starling (jalak Bali), a snow-white bird with a blue mask around its eyes that lives in the wild only here.
Things to do
Trails are walked only with a ranger guide, from a couple of hours through forest and mangroves to longer hikes. Guides point out birds, barking deer, monkeys and, with luck, monitor lizards. A flock of Bali starlings lives at Brumbun Bay, and a breeding centre operates by the Sumber Klampok entrance.
The biggest draw is snorkelling and diving off Menjangan Island, reached by boat from Labuan Lalang jetty. You can also kayak through the mangroves and watch sunrise over the bays with Java's volcanoes beyond.
Things to see
- The Bali starling — at Brumbun Bay and the breeding centre.
- Mangroves — on foot or by kayak.
- Dry monsoon forest and savannah on the hills.
- Menjangan Island — coral walls for snorkelling.
- Bays facing Java at sunrise.
How to get to West Bali National Park
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From Ubud, Kuta or Seminyak — about 135–140 km, 2–2.5 hours along the west coast road.
- From Pemuteran — about 22 km, 20–30 minutes; from Gilimanuk — a few minutes.
- There's no public transport to the trails: hire a driver or take a taxi; many Pemuteran hotels arrange trips.
- Boats to Menjangan leave from Labuan Lalang jetty on the park's north shore.
Is West Bali National Park worth visiting?
Yes, if you're after wildlife and quiet: it's Bali's least-touched corner, with birds, mangroves and some of the island's best snorkelling off Menjangan.
YesGo's take: it's a long day trip from the south, and you can't enter the forest without a guide. If you're expecting waterfall-filled jungle, the dry forest may disappoint. Best plan: spend a couple of nights in Pemuteran and combine the park with the sea.
North-west Bali
Snorkelling at Menjangan Island, a ranger walk in the park and an evening in Pemuteran. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Menjangan Island5 h · trip ≈ IDR 500,000
- 108 min walk from the previous stopWest Bali National Parkyou are here4 h · ≈ IDR 200,000 + guide
- 298 min walk from the previous stopPemuteran4 h · Free
3 places · about 19 h 46 min with walks · 406 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- Stay in Pemuteran so you can start the trail early.
- Bring cash: there are no ATMs in the park.
- Agree the guide's price before setting off.
- Pack binoculars if you like birds.
- The best snorkelling nearby is at Menjangan Island.
Questions
How much is the West Bali National Park entrance fee?
About IDR 200,000 on weekdays and IDR 300,000 at weekends for foreigners, plus a guide.
Do I need a guide in West Bali National Park?
Yes, trails are walked with a ranger guide; from about IDR 350,000.
Where is West Bali National Park?
On Bali's western tip in Buleleng and Jembrana regencies, near Gilimanuk.
How do I get there from Ubud?
About 136 km by car — 2–2.5 hours.
Can I see the Bali starling?
Yes, at Brumbun Bay and at the breeding centre by the Sumber Klampok entrance.
Is Menjangan Island part of the park?
Yes; snorkelling there is paid separately.
Where should I stay nearby?
In Pemuteran on the north coast or near Gilimanuk.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia — West Bali National Park: area, land and sea share, 1941, entrances
- westbali.net, travjoy.com (June 2026), baliexception.com — fees, guides, Bali starling, Labuan Lalang (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q1381311 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
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