Bali is the island of paradise that affords beautiful natural views. Bedugul botanical garden has all indigenous Bali's flora. This botanical garden located in the village of Candikuning, Tabanan regency, just two hours drive from the heart of Kuta.
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5 Favorite Activity in Bali Island
1. Cruise to Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan is one of small island located shout-east of Bali. This island can be reach by boat and cruise. Everyday several cruise sail to lembongan from Benoa harbor. Bali Hai and Bounty cruise are some of regular cruise that serve activity to Lembongan. They are depart daily from benoa harbor in the morning and will be back in the afternoon. You can join water sport activity at Lembongan beach.
Nusa Lembongan is one of small island located shout-east of Bali. This island can be reach by boat and cruise. Everyday several cruise sail to lembongan from Benoa harbor. Bali Hai and Bounty cruise are some of regular cruise that serve activity to Lembongan. They are depart daily from benoa harbor in the morning and will be back in the afternoon. You can join water sport activity at Lembongan beach.
Explore Nusa Lembongan Island In Bali
Nusa Lembongan is one of three small island along with Nusa Penida and Nusa Ceningan. Located southeast of Bali island. This island has white sandy beach, perfect place to exile from hectic of main tourist spot of Kuta and Nusa Dua area.
You can find many areas in Nusa Lembongan to explore under water marine life. The crystal clear water make it easy to see fabulous fish and coral view. The waves are available for surfing both for beginner and advance surfer.
Professional dive agent with their professional instructor will bring you to a perfect site to enjoy fascinating underwater views. There are several site that has been fame among diver. Half of the visitor to Nusa Lembongan are those who eager to dive.
Mushroom Bay and Dream beach are some of Nusa Lembongan magnificent beach. In some part of those beach you can see seaweed farm. Seaweed is one of local export commodity from Nusa Lembongan.
This island can be reach from Bali Island by several transportation except land transporttation since there is no bridge that connect Bali to Nusa Lembongan. The main connection is via Sanur beach, near the Grand Bali Beach Hotel. There are several boats takes 30 to 40 passenger to Nusa Lembongan. It takes 80 minutes to get there.
You can charter a fast boat or shared with 3 to 5 other passenger. It will take 40 to 60 minutes by fast boat. The boat departs daily from Sanur started from 7 am to 11 am. These boats also serve passenger back to Bali from Nusa Lembongan.
Another options are via Kusamba, Benoa harbor and Padang Bai harbor. There are two cruise that will bring you to Nusa Lembongan. They are Bali Hai cruise and Bounty cruise. These cruise bring you to the island along with many activity offered such as Water sports, diving and snorkeling. The money you pay usually includes breakfast and Lunch.
You can find many areas in Nusa Lembongan to explore under water marine life. The crystal clear water make it easy to see fabulous fish and coral view. The waves are available for surfing both for beginner and advance surfer.
Professional dive agent with their professional instructor will bring you to a perfect site to enjoy fascinating underwater views. There are several site that has been fame among diver. Half of the visitor to Nusa Lembongan are those who eager to dive.
Mushroom Bay and Dream beach are some of Nusa Lembongan magnificent beach. In some part of those beach you can see seaweed farm. Seaweed is one of local export commodity from Nusa Lembongan.
This island can be reach from Bali Island by several transportation except land transporttation since there is no bridge that connect Bali to Nusa Lembongan. The main connection is via Sanur beach, near the Grand Bali Beach Hotel. There are several boats takes 30 to 40 passenger to Nusa Lembongan. It takes 80 minutes to get there.
You can charter a fast boat or shared with 3 to 5 other passenger. It will take 40 to 60 minutes by fast boat. The boat departs daily from Sanur started from 7 am to 11 am. These boats also serve passenger back to Bali from Nusa Lembongan.
Another options are via Kusamba, Benoa harbor and Padang Bai harbor. There are two cruise that will bring you to Nusa Lembongan. They are Bali Hai cruise and Bounty cruise. These cruise bring you to the island along with many activity offered such as Water sports, diving and snorkeling. The money you pay usually includes breakfast and Lunch.
Tulamben Beach in Karangasem
A very beautiful beach is located approximately 125 kilometers northeast of Denpasar. From Kuta you reached this beach in about three hours. Unlike Kuta beach, the beach is located on the eastern island of Bali.Specialties Tulamben beach is bottom of the marine.Get down the water surface you impress by the large variety of coral reef fish and decorative colors of beautiful coral, there are also dead Liberty ships belonging to the United States affected by the submerged Japanese torpedo in the year 1942.
Ships are now show some type of life in the sea of Tulamben. In the bottom of the sea, the position of dead ship is 50 meters along with slope 45 degrees, looks like an antiques that deliberately displayed for the lovers of diving. Only about ten meters below the surface of the water.
In addition to "display" is historical, you can enjoy the coral reef which is very beautiful , canyon in the sea floor that has a slope of nearly 90 degrees. To reach the area, you must appear to the surface first, then with a motorboat you will be transmitted to the cliff at the bottom of the sea called the drop point of it.
You can enjoy the beautiful Agung mountain with in a tower from the beach. Hiking and trekking fans can start climb from this area. Along the way to Mount Agung you can enjoy the area of east Bali and Lombok island hill across the strait.
Accommodation and Other Facilities
In Tulamben Beach, there are many hotels and resorts, with cheap rate. The rate is around Rp250.000 to Rp300.000 per night. Restaurants are also available on this beach. Almost all of the sea, as if deliberately overlooking the beautiful natural scenery and romantic. With seafood dishes, the average price of food in the restaurants are cheap enough .
Diving
Tulamben Dive sites scattered along the beach. Diving site is around 50 - 200 meters from the coastline. Waves are relatively small . You can start dive from the beach to dive spot.
You don't have to bring your own diving equipment.
You can rent here with the rather low rate. Only with Rp 250.000 per hour you can rent a full dive equipment (swimsuit, shoes, suit, ballast, oxygen tubes, mask, mouth piece and regulator) and rent a boat. If you'd like to pose under the water, you can rent a underwater camera about Rp 150.000 per hour.
Access
The road to the beach is very good . To go there, you can use the tour transportation vehicle, a motorcycle or bring your
Botanical Garden of Bedugul
Often hear the name of Bedugul in Bali? Or you have been here to enjoy the natural scenery.
Bedugul is located in Tabanan regency, Bedugul approximately in the middle of the island. To reach this area takes two hours from Kuta or Denpasar. Bedugul, as well as Kintamani, known as the cold air ,18 degrees centigrade.
One of the main attractions that can be enjoyed here is playing Watersport. There are several options that you can try to play like Buffalo, jetski, parasailing and more. Canoe is one of the favorites, especially made in the group. We can paddle race and of course exciting.
Bedugul is known with its strawberry fruit. It could find in Bedugul market or in the City, many vendors offer sweet and tasty strawberry. Because the land is fertile, Bedugul is also a garden of vegetables that are usually ordered by hotels and restaurants in Kuta and other areas in Bali.
Collection of plants quite complete, such as collection of orchids, roses, and other nails. From here we can see the natural beauty of the lake.
Pura Ulun Danu Batur has rich historical value.This temple also a good backdrop to take a picture. Ulundanu temple is in the middle of the lake.
Bedugul is located in Tabanan regency, Bedugul approximately in the middle of the island. To reach this area takes two hours from Kuta or Denpasar. Bedugul, as well as Kintamani, known as the cold air ,18 degrees centigrade.
One of the main attractions that can be enjoyed here is playing Watersport. There are several options that you can try to play like Buffalo, jetski, parasailing and more. Canoe is one of the favorites, especially made in the group. We can paddle race and of course exciting.
Bedugul is known with its strawberry fruit. It could find in Bedugul market or in the City, many vendors offer sweet and tasty strawberry. Because the land is fertile, Bedugul is also a garden of vegetables that are usually ordered by hotels and restaurants in Kuta and other areas in Bali.
Collection of plants quite complete, such as collection of orchids, roses, and other nails. From here we can see the natural beauty of the lake.
Pura Ulun Danu Batur has rich historical value.This temple also a good backdrop to take a picture. Ulundanu temple is in the middle of the lake.
Bicycle Tour at Sidemen Village
Bicycle tour in Sidemen village is always a fascinating experience. Sidemen is a district in Karangasem regency located about 56 km from Denpasar, the capital city of Bali. Sidemen village was visited by a painter named Walter Spies between 1939 and 1942. This village famous for its wonderful rice terrace which must be visited.It is suggested to make a bicycle tour. By riding bicycle you can enjoy the beautiful rice field terrace of sidemen village. Find bicycle is almost as easy as find car for rent. Ride along the rice field trough Sidemen and Klungkung street.
You will see the nicest smile along the road. From the north to the south there are several village that has their unique.
Kebon village is nearest village to Sidemen. Here you can see Unda river from the main street and another village which is separated by the river with beautiful Cemara hill. Mount Agung also seen from this spot. Ride down to clempung street, clempung means go down.
Your adrenaline would be splash when you bicycle go down and let the hand break free about one minute before you get the first corner. Be aware to the car in front of you.
Talibeng village is the next village. This village is located down the hill. There are monkeys on this hill you can hiking here if you like to. Down at the square to west direction is small dump for the rice field. Then finish at Lebu village get on your car or ride back to Sidemen village by bicycle.
Sidemen Village Valley
Sidemen village is located in Karangasem regency, most of its people life as farmer, artist and seller. Formerly Sidemen was a small palace, has strong relationship with Klungkung kingdom.Sidemen village is surrounded by many hill and most of the area is a paddy fields that irrigate by Subak, the Balinese traditional water system for rice field. The housing area separated with the field area, the housing area located at the right side from the road, and the field area located at the left side, that make this village very unique. The area is famous for stunning scenery, and a simple, traditional way of life.
For decades, Sidemen village has also served as a secluded heaven for the world-weary. There are several home-stays and hotels in this village so you will not find difficulties to get accommodation when travel around this beautiful village. Many tourist, painter, and student from around the world has come to this village every year. In Sidemen you will find your place, get the absolute tranquility here.
If you want to life in Bali like some decades before but still comfortable with good facilities you must visit this village. Villager also happy to welcome you to stay at their house they will give you a room. You can also feel the fresh air because the village situated far away from hustle and bustle.
Sidemen village is around 1 hours 30 minutes drive from the Ngurah Rai international airport. Sixty years ago, the renowned painter Walter Spies moved from Ubud to the Sidemen area to seek peace and inspiration. He felt that Ubud had already become too crowded. In Sidemen he found his place.
Nusa Lembongan Island in Bali
Bali is known for its beaches , beauty of temple .There are lot of temple in Bali , Besakih and Tanah lot temple are one of biggest temple in Bali. Nusa Lembongan island is another choice to enjoy your holiday in Bali.
The natural white sand and exotic sunset will make your holiday a memorable experience.Nusa lembongan is one of the small island of three small island located in the south-east Bali, namely: Nusa Pedida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan.
Group these islands are part of Klungkung regency separated from the island of Bali.You can reach Lembongan island trough small port of Padangbai, Karangasem regency.
The easy way to get there using boat from Padang galak beach, in Sanur. Only an hour by traditional boat or half hour by speed boat.
The natural white sand and exotic sunset will make your holiday a memorable experience.Nusa lembongan is one of the small island of three small island located in the south-east Bali, namely: Nusa Pedida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan.
Group these islands are part of Klungkung regency separated from the island of Bali.You can reach Lembongan island trough small port of Padangbai, Karangasem regency.
The easy way to get there using boat from Padang galak beach, in Sanur. Only an hour by traditional boat or half hour by speed boat.
When you arrive at Nusa Lembongan island, you will be greeted by the white sandy beach with crystal clear sea. Enjoy variety of colorful fish and beautiful coral.
Nature that is still "virgin".Facilities and accommodation are part of Nusa Lembongan tourism development ,several villa and hotel spread along the beach.
Restaurant and bar also available . Water sport make your trip excellent and you can dive to meet and close to the nature of Nusa Lembongan island.
Kintamani and Mount Batur
Mount Batur is one of volcano in Bali located in the regency og Bangli. In addition, Lake Batur is a crescent, surrounded by high walls of crater rim. Steepness crater size will make you imagine gigantic eruption of Mount Batur happened ten thousand years.This mountain is still active until now, such as people who still remember the Bali blast that occurred in the year 1917 is where the eruption has been taking thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of houses in the Old Batur Village . All people who are still alive evacuate to a new place that called Kalanganyar. Ulundanu Batur temple, previously also at the base kaldera on the south side of Mount Batur consecutively moved to the place now.The beutiful offered here to the more natural attractions. Landscape is a combination of natural scenery of Lake Batur and Mount Batur which stands in the middle of the kaldera make this area one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Bali.
If you have any more time and love adventure or photography, it's good to stayed in the area around mount Batur and the next day make a climb of Mount Batur Batur kaldera or in the east of Mount Batur and enjoying the beautiful sunrise that appear from the back of Mount Rinjani in Lombok.Kintamani can be reached approximately 2 hours drive from Denpasar or Kuta. You can also skip when you make a trip to Lovina.
There are several places of accommodation ranging from star hotels to stay at home of Kintamani villagers. You can choose one of them to stay in line with your budget. One of the lodging is quite good around Kintamani is Lakeside Cottages and Under the Volcano II, which is located in Toyabungkah.There are several restaurants, where you can relax and get lunch or dinner. Kintamani famous for its orange trees. You can find a lot of souvenir shop along the Denpasar-Kintamani street.
Padang Bai Marine Life
Padangbai located in Karangasem regency separate this is a bay called the Padang, which has been used as a port for many years. Padangbai name taken from the bay, and because the influence of the Dutch, the phrase was changed to Bai Padangbai.
Location:
Padangbai is located in the Padangbai Village, Manggis District, about 53 km from Amlapura ,about 1 hour drive from Denpasar.Padangbai is the gate of Bali from Lombok island.
Facilities:
Food stalls, small restaurants and small hotels available, as well as other facilities.
Padangbai is a port for small and large boat. This area is developed as tourist attraction.You can see a lot of place to relax,such as white sand, natural environment around the beach.Fish and surf are another activity here.Silayukti temple bring you to the age of Empu Kuturan who built that temple.The main beach is generally awash with colorful double outrigger fishing boats in the shape of a marlin. The front of the boat is shaped with the point of its mouth open wide and large eyes looking to the heavens.
Location:
Padangbai is located in the Padangbai Village, Manggis District, about 53 km from Amlapura ,about 1 hour drive from Denpasar.Padangbai is the gate of Bali from Lombok island.
Facilities:
Food stalls, small restaurants and small hotels available, as well as other facilities.
Padangbai is a port for small and large boat. This area is developed as tourist attraction.You can see a lot of place to relax,such as white sand, natural environment around the beach.Fish and surf are another activity here.Silayukti temple bring you to the age of Empu Kuturan who built that temple.The main beach is generally awash with colorful double outrigger fishing boats in the shape of a marlin. The front of the boat is shaped with the point of its mouth open wide and large eyes looking to the heavens.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a mini-city with all facilities for entertainment, shopping and recreation area of tens hectares. Of course don't forget GWK statue itself. The plan will soar up to 128 meters and it seems the highest in the world for the category Statue.
Located on the limestone hill with a herd lovely view of Kuta & Jimbaran Beach, Ngurah Rai Airport and Benoa harbor. You can reach GWK through several channels.
There are two main stage or the arts events. The small one suitable for theater, concert band ,area of art exhibition. One with a jumbo size giant gate. Garuda Wisnu kencana was built by I Nyoman Nuarta one of Indonesia’s foremost modern sculptor.This statue picturing lord Wisnu as the source of wisdom.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana will be surrounded by more than 240 hectares cultural park which was once an abandoned and unproductive limestone quarry. The cultural park will provide attractions for visitors with supporting facilities such as Lotus Pond, Festival Park, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, as well as Jendela Bali The Panoramic Resto and souvenir shop. At present time, the statue of Wisnu, the statue of Garuda, and the hands of Wisnu have been placed temporarily in three different plazas within the park.
Located on the limestone hill with a herd lovely view of Kuta & Jimbaran Beach, Ngurah Rai Airport and Benoa harbor. You can reach GWK through several channels.
There are two main stage or the arts events. The small one suitable for theater, concert band ,area of art exhibition. One with a jumbo size giant gate. Garuda Wisnu kencana was built by I Nyoman Nuarta one of Indonesia’s foremost modern sculptor.This statue picturing lord Wisnu as the source of wisdom.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana will be surrounded by more than 240 hectares cultural park which was once an abandoned and unproductive limestone quarry. The cultural park will provide attractions for visitors with supporting facilities such as Lotus Pond, Festival Park, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, as well as Jendela Bali The Panoramic Resto and souvenir shop. At present time, the statue of Wisnu, the statue of Garuda, and the hands of Wisnu have been placed temporarily in three different plazas within the park.
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