Tours in Sanur

Walk out onto the sea wall in Sanur early and you will see the pace of the place. Joggers, cyclists, women carrying offerings, old men with fishing line, and a long path that runs beside the sand for as long as you care to follow it. Nobody is in a hurry here. That is the point.

Sanur sits on the east side of Bali, facing the sunrise rather than the sunset, and the water is shallow and calm when the tide is out. Boats rest on the beach, and the reef keeps the waves low, so it feels more like a village by the sea than a resort strip. Cafes and warungs sit just back from the path, and the side streets fill with small guest houses, frangipani and the sound of motorbikes going slowly. In the evening, the night food stalls are where locals eat, so go hungry.

It is also an easy base. Ferries leave from the beach for the nearby islands, and from here you can reach Denpasar, Ubud and the temples inland without fighting the traffic of the busier south. Pura Blanjong and the local markets reward a wander, and a guide can take you into the neighbourhood's ceremonies and craft workshops in a way a map never will.

Most trips here begin with the drive from the airport, and it is a short, simple one. We have a private transfer that gets you from the arrival hall to your Sanur door, or back again on the day you leave. If there is a temple, market or village you want to see that is not listed below, ask. A local guide can usually arrange it.