Hotel, area and harbour transfers in Bali

Besides day tours and airport journeys, our family business in Ubud can arrange a private driver for point-to-point transfers across Bali. That might be a move between hotels when you change base, a ride to a restaurant or event, or a trip to a harbour to catch a boat. Because we work across the island, you do not need to be staying in Ubud.

This page covers the ordinary journeys in between. For flights, go to our page on airport pickup and drop-off. For a full sightseeing day with a driver, see private driver tours.

Who this suits

A private transfer can make sense when you are carrying luggage, travelling as a family or group, moving at an awkward time of day, or simply do not want to work out the route yourself. It may suit you less if you are travelling light and are comfortable with other ways of getting around. We would rather you chose what fits your trip.

What to include in your enquiry

Tell us:

Where you start and where you finish, with the names of your accommodation or the place you need to reach.
The date, and the time you need to arrive or leave.
Whether you want one way or a return, and if a return, when you would like to be collected.
How many people and how much luggage.
Any stops you would like on the way.

One message covering all of this is much easier to quote than a series of questions across several days.

Moving between areas

Bali has several very different holiday areas, such as the south coast, the Ubud region, the east and the north. When you move between them, think about when you will be checking out and in, and whether you want the transfer to double as sightseeing. If you do, mention that. Some visitors turn a move into a relaxed day with a couple of stops, while others want the most direct run. Both are reasonable, and the plan is agreed with you first.

Transfers to harbours

If you have a fast boat ticket, you may need a car to the departure harbour. Our page on fast boat tickets explains the boats we sell tickets for. Bali Poleng sells and arranges those tickets and does not operate the boats, so the departure harbour and any included transfer should be confirmed with the operator on your ticket. Once you know the harbour, tell us and we can talk about a private car to get you there. Do not assume a ticket includes a hotel pickup unless that is confirmed in writing.

If your onward journey is by road and ferry to Java, read about Java trips by arrangement first, because that is planned differently.

Agree before booking

The exact pickup and drop-off points, including any lane or entrance that matters.
The pickup time and what happens if your plans change.
Whether the car suits your party and your bags. Our car takes up to 5 passengers, or 4 passengers with suitcases. Tell us about any bulky bags, such as surfboards or bike boxes, and we will confirm.
The price, what it covers and how you will pay.
Any agreed stops, and how long you would like at each.

Common questions

Is a transfer the same as a day tour?

Not necessarily. A transfer gets you from one place to another. A day tour is a planned sightseeing day, and the tour options are explained on our private driver tours page. You can also ask us to add a stop to a transfer.

Can I arrange a return journey?

Yes, you can ask for one way or return. Tell us when and where you want the return pickup so we can quote both parts.

Do you only work from Ubud?

Our base is Ubud, and our service covers Bali. Send the start and end points and we will confirm what we can do.

Tell us about your journey

Message us on WhatsApp with the places, date, time, group size and luggage. If your journey begins at the airport, our airport transfers page has a fuller checklist. You can also find other ways to reach us on our contact page.

Private Transfers Across Bali from Ubud