Bali Camel Safari Nusa Dua – Riding Camels by the Indian Ocean

Riding a camel in Bali sounds impossible, yet Bali Camel Safari is real and still operating. A small herd of one-humped camels plods along the sand of Pantai Sawangan, right at the foot of the cliff where Hilton Bali Resort stands, facing the Indian Ocean. It is short, but there is almost nothing else like it in Indonesia.

Getting There and Meeting Point

• Meeting point: the Hilton Bali Resort lobby; check in 15 minutes before your session.
• From Ngurah Rai Airport roughly 30–40 minutes by car; from Kuta 45–60 minutes.
• From Tanjung Benoa only about 8.5 km, or 25 minutes.
• Changing rooms, toilets and parking are available at the beachfront base camp.

Duration, Price and Sessions

• Four daily sessions: 09:00, 10:30, 14:00 and 15:30. There is no official sunset slot; the 15:30 session is the coolest one.
• Ride lengths: 15 minutes, 30 minutes or a full hour.
• General visitor rates: around IDR 270,000–275,000 (15 min), IDR 540,000–550,000 (30 min) and IDR 700,000–720,000 (1 hour) per adult; children pay less.
• Domestic rates (Indonesian ID or KITAS) are far lower, roughly IDR 110,000–330,000; bring your ID card.
• Included: a professional camel handler and insurance; a welcome drink and hotel transfer usually apply only to the one-hour package (minimum two adults).

Requirements and What to Prepare

• Age: adults 12–70 years, children 2–11 years; pregnant guests and anyone with back or heart problems are advised against it.
• Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, comfortable long trousers and a change of clothes.
• The handlers are used to taking photos for guests; hand over your phone before mounting.
• Some reviews note that waiting time eats into the actual ride — reconfirm the duration at check-in.

Info Praktis & Reservasi

• Location: View on Google Maps
• Hours: daily, first session 09:00 and last session 15:30.
• Cost: roughly IDR 270,000–720,000 per adult at general rates.
• Booking: WhatsApp the operator PT. Bali Camel Safaris, ask a Nusa Dua hotel concierge, or use platforms such as Klook and GetYourGuide. Walk-ins are possible, but book a day ahead in high season.
• Social: search on Instagram

Treat this as a light half-hour experience rather than a wildlife tour. Because the last session starts at 15:30, staying in the Nusa Dua area makes the timing far more relaxed — check AccessiaPass hotel vouchers before you lock in your slot.