🚕 Book your transfer from Uluwatu to Sidemen now

Book your private car with driver from the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula to the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali. The most direct route is 81 kilometers (50 mi) long. Depending on traffic conditions, the route takes around 2 hours and 41 minutes on average. However, Bali traffic is notorious, making travel times sometimes hard to predict.

🌴 Anywhere near Uluwatu and Sidemen

For the listed tariff, our independent drivers can pick you up anywhere in Uluwatu, including Uluwatu Temple, Padang Padang Beach, Nyang Nyang Beach, Pecatu, Bingin Beach and Dreamland Beach. The Sidemen areas we can drop you off include Sidemen, Selat town, Telaga Waja Rafting as well as Gembleng Waterfall. We service outside these areas too, but pricing might be slightly different than the tariff listed. Just let us know your departure and destination to find out, or check our Uluwatu Taxi and Sidemen Taxi pages for popular routes.

🏆 Friendly and reliable local drivers

We work with great independent drivers that meet our high quality standards. The taxi drivers we work with all operate modern cars equipped with air conditioning and are able to communicate in English. They all know the island really well. Any parking fees and tolls are included in the price. But most importantly, you can count on our drivers getting you safely and comfortably through the Bali traffic from Uluwatu to your destination in Sidemen.

Balitaxi.com connects people that require transport with independent local drivers. We make it easier to organize, plan and book your Bali transfers in advance without haggling on the streets. While we vouch for the drivers that work with us, we do not operate our own cars or taxis.

📍 Optional stops between Uluwatu & Sidemen

Your trip from Uluwatu to Sidemen is a great opportunity to explore Bali! Below are suggestions for interesting sights along the route. When booking your Uluwatu to Sidemen transfer with us, just tell us which extra stop(s) you would like to make along the way! Do note that entrance fees are not included when booking additional stops on your route.

Uluwatu Sidemen Nyang Nyang Beach Garuda Wisnu Statue Jimbaran Fish Market Waterbom Water Park Trans Studio Theme Park Bali Zoo Sukawati Art Market Tegenungan Waterfall Ubud Monkey Forest

  1. 1. Nyang Nyang Beach

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 8 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    This beach is a hidden gem near Uluwatu. Vast unspoiled white sand beach surrounded by lush green hills. The car will have to park on the top of the cliff, so you can either walk down to the beach or pay one of the locals a small fee to take you down on the back of a motorbike.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Nyang Nyang Beach is located close from Uluwatu (a few minutes). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Sidemen.

  2. 2. Garuda Wisnu Statue

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 9 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue can be seen from all over south Bali. It is the largest statue in Indonesia and it is even taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York! The statue depicts the Hindu story of Garuda's search for Amrita.

    This stop can be reached without any additional driving time. Garuda Wisnu Statue is located close from Uluwatu (around half an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to get to Sidemen.

  3. 3. Jimbaran Fish Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Fun local experience, great for around lunchtime. Buy fish or seafood as fresh as it gets at the Kedonganan Fish market right at the beach in Jimbaran. Barbecue stalls around the market will offer to grill your fresh fish for a small fee, and they will add rice and spices to make the meal complete. If this sounds too adventurous, or if you are arriving around dinner time, alternatively you could ask your driver to stop at any of Jimbaran's beachfront fish restaurants instead.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. You will get to Jimbaran Fish Market during the first half of your ride from Uluwatu to Sidemen (after less than an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Sidemen.

  4. 4. Waterbom Water Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 29 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    Asia's largest waterpark with 26 slides and attractions, and countless pools surrounded by lush gardens. Many options for lunch, snacks or drinks. We suggest spending 3 hours here to experience most of the rides.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 29 minutes. You will get to Waterbom Water Park during the first half of your ride from Uluwatu to Sidemen (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Sidemen.

  5. 5. Trans Studio Theme Park

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 180 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 17 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Indoor attraction park with a thrilling rooftop rollercoaster and many other rides for all ages. As the park is located inside an air-conditioned mall, it is a great stop to escape the Bali heat for a few hours with your family.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 17 minutes. You will get to Trans Studio Theme Park during the first half of your ride from Uluwatu to Sidemen (after around an hour). From there it takes around 2 hours to get to Sidemen.

  6. 6. Bali Zoo

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 29 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 225,000 IDR

    Large zoo featuring orang-utangs, elephants, crocodiles and even African lions. It is a beautiful lush park where animals are taken well care of. Great stop with kids, who might even be invited to participate in the feeding of the animals.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 29 minutes. You will get to Bali Zoo during the second half of your ride from Uluwatu to Sidemen (after around 2 hours). From there it takes a little over an hour to get to Sidemen.

  7. 7. Sukawati Art Market

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 60 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 12 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    Sukawati is an artistic village in Bali, known for its crafts and art. At the art market, you will be able to find local art and original Balinese souvenirs at often much lower prices than you will find in Ubud or other tourist areas.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 12 minutes. Sukawati Art Market is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 1 hour 30 minutes after departing Uluwatu and it will take around an hour to get to Sidemen from there.

  8. 8. Tegenungan Waterfall

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 90 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 24 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 150,000 IDR

    The Tegenungan waterfall is a popular spot to cool down south of Ubud. After walking 150 steps down, you'll be able to wade through the water and feel the power of this waterfall. Lazy option: on the surrounding cliffs there are some cafes with infinity pools, from where you have a great view of the waterfall too.

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 24 minutes. You will get to Tegenungan Waterfall during the second half of your ride from Uluwatu to Sidemen (after around 2 hours). From there it takes a little over an hour to get to Sidemen.

  9. 9. Ubud Monkey Forest

    🌴 Suggested Stop Time: 120 min.
    ⌚ Detour: 52 min.
    🚖 Extra Cost: 300,000 IDR

    The Sacret Ubud Monkey Forest Sanctuary is located right next to Ubud town. The tropical forest is home to hundreds of long-tailed macaque monkeys, as well as a river and three Hindu temples. Watch your stuff, the monkeys are known to steal any loose items!

    The expected additional driving time to make this stop is around 52 minutes. Ubud Monkey Forest is located roughly halfway your route. You'll get there around 2 hours after departing Uluwatu and it will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Sidemen from there.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How to get from Uluwatu to Sidemen?

The fastest way to get from Uluwatu to Sidemen is by private taxi, and takes roughly 2 hours and 41 minutes. Private transport allows you to see more of Bali by making stops at interesting sights along the way, for example at Jimbaran Fish Market or Sukawati Art Market.

❓ How far is the drive from Uluwatu to Sidemen?

The road from the cliffside town of Uluwatu on the south-western tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula to the authentic Balinese countryside village of Sidemen in East Bali is 81 kilometer (50 mi) long, and takes roughly 2 hours and 41 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Build some margin if you need to arrive at a specific time, as Bali traffic can be unpredictable.

❓ What interesting tourist sights are on the way from Uluwatu to Sidemen?

A stop at Nyang Nyang Beach is possible with a short 8 minute detour on your way from Uluwatu to Sidemen. Or make a stop at Garuda Wisnu Statue (9 min extra). Check our site for more places worth stopping while driving Uluwatu to Sidemen.

❓ What is the price of a private taxi from Uluwatu to Sidemen?

The 81 km (50 mi) route from Uluwatu to Sidemen takes around 2hr 41min. Taxis are affordable in Bali and this route will only cost you 749,000 Indonesian Rupia (IDR). With our taxi drivers, it is even possible to stop at interesting sights along the Uluwatu - Sidemen route.