East Bali Scooter Expedition: Sanur to Amed Coastal Highway

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schedule 15 min read • June 25, 2026

"Cruise the smooth 4-lane Ida Mantra bypass to Candidasa, salt-farms, and ocean roads under Mount Agung."

location_on Fast Route & Distance Matrix: Nusa Dua to Amed via Sanur

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Distance & Transit Time: ~100–110 km from Nusa Dua (~2.5–3 hrs via Sanur + Candidasa Coastal Road)

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Primary Highway Route: Bypass Ngurah Rai → Sanur → Jl. Raya Kusamba → Candidasa → Amlapura → Amed Coastal Road

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Recommended Fleet: Honda PCX 160 or Yamaha XMAX 250

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Local Delivery: Free villa delivery via Sanur Scooter Delivery Hub

East Coast Highway Expedition: Cruising Sanur to Amed

Riding from Sanur up the eastern coast to Amed offers 85 km of smooth 4-lane coastal bypass, ocean headlands, and spectacular views of Mount Agung. It is the ultimate long-distance road trip for travelers seeking world-class scuba diving, traditional sea salt farms, and serene coastal fishing villages.

Top Nature Landmarks & Key Sightseeing Stops

• 1. Kusamba Traditional Black Sand Salt Farms

  Ancient artisanal salt panning huts where local families evaporate mineral-rich seawater on volcanic black sand.

• 2. Tirta Gangga Royal Water Palace

  A 1.2-hectare royal water garden featuring stepping stone pools, giant koi fish, and tier fountains (entrance: 50,000 IDR).

• 3. Jemeluk Bay & USAT Liberty Wreck Overlook

  Panoramic cliff lookouts over Amed’s calm turquoise diving bays and traditional Jukung fishing boats.

Top Activities to Do

Where to Eat: Recommended Restos & Seafood Warungs

• • Warung Enak (Amed): Highly rated local warung serving freshly caught mahi-mahi, tuna satay, and organic Balinese curries (40,000–85,000 IDR).
• • Sunset Point Amed: Clifftop infinity pool restaurant with direct sunset views of Mount Agung (60,000–140,000 IDR).
• • Warung Mak Beng (Sanur): Iconic harbor warung famous for its legendary deep-fried fish and spicy fish head soup (55,000 IDR).

Where to Shop: Salt Artisans & Handloom Weaving

Kusamba village salt artisans for pure sea salt crystals, Amed dive shops for underwater equipment, and Karangasem handloom weaving workshops for natural dye textiles.

Where to Stay: Oceanfront Dive Resorts & Eco-Villas