Blog Liburan dan Wisata Bali

Paket Wisata Bali : GWK - Uluwatu -Jimbaran

2011-04-26T16:16:00.000-07:00

Paket Wisata Bali Selatan:
GWK -Pantai Dreamland- Uluwatu -Jimbaran
Rp.420.000/org

Info dan Pemesanan
Hotline :082147028881 – 082145918309
email : infowisatabali@yahoo.com / info@bliketut.com
BB PIN :273E1B12 atau 2113B810

Harga Termasuk :
- Mobil Ac + Driver + BBM
- Tiket masuk wisata
- Tiket nonton Tari Kecak
- Makan malam Seafood jimbaran
- Biaya parkir

Tour dimulai dari penjemputan di hotel pukul 13.00 menuju ke GWK – Pantai Dreamland – Pura Uluwatu & Tari kecak – Makan malam Seafood di pantai jimbaran – Kembali kehotel pukul 20.45 p.m

Garuda Wisnu Kencana ( GWK )
Garuda Wisnu Kencana atau sering disebut dengan GWK terletak di Bukit unggasan- Jimbaran atau sekitar 35 menit dari kota Denpasar. Patung ini dibangun pada tahun 1997 oleh Putra Bali yang bernama I Nyoman Nuarta yang akan dijadiikan patung terbesar didunia. GWK adalah jendela seni dan budaya Pulau Dewata yang memiliki latar belakang alami dan letak yang sangat strategis sehingga bisa melihat bali yang indah dari atas.

Pantai Dreamland
Pantai Dreamland terletak di kawasan pecatu atau sekitar 45 menit dari kota Denpasar. Disekitar pantai Dreamland terdapat tebing-tebing yang menjulang tinggi serta pantainya yang berpasir putih sehingga membuat pemandangan di sekitar pantai ini begitu memukau. Pantai dreamland sendiri hampir mirip dengan pantai kuta namun jauh lebih Sepi dan airnya pun masih nampak sebening Kristal serta memiliki ombak yang tinggi dan besar sehingga pantai ini sangat cocok untuk melakukan olahraga surfing.
Pura Uluwatu – Tari Kecak
Pura Uluwatu terletak di Desa Pecatu, Kecamatan kuta , Kabupaten Badung atau sekitar 30 km dari Kota Denpasar. Pura Uluwatu menempati lahan diatas tebing yang memiliki ketinggian sekitar 70 m diatas permukaan laut. Didepan pura terdapat hutan kecil yang berfungsi sebagai tempat penyangga kesucian pura serta menjadi tempat hunian puluhan kera. Pura uluwatu juga menjadi terkenal karna tepat dibawahnya adalah pantai pecatu yang kerap kali digunakan sebagai tempat pelaksanaan event- event internasional seperti olahraga surfing. Disamping pemandangan alam yang begitu memukau anda juga bisa menyaksikan pertunjukan Tari Kecak dimana tarian ini menceritakan tetang kisah Rama dan Shinta dari cerita Ramayana.

Seafood Pantai Jimbaran/Kedonganan
Makan malam dengan ditemani deburan pantai Jimbaran/ kedonganan

Sea walker di bali : jalan jalan di Bawah air di bali

2011-04-15T21:20:00.000-07:00

SEAWALKER DI BALI

Info dan Pemesanan
Hotline :082147028881 – 082145918309
email : infowisatabali@yahoo.com / info@bliketut.com
BB PIN :273E1B12 atau 2113B810

SEAWALKER SANUR
Harga Diskon: Rp. 650.000/orang.
Harga Seawalker Option 1 sudah termasuk :
Antar jemput lokasi dengan kendaraan full AC, peralatan dengan standar keamanan internasional, asuransi jiwa, shower dan ruang ganti, lunch, air mineral, intruktur yang professional,serta pemakaian handuk.

Syarat dan Ketentuan :
1. Peserta minimum berusia 9 tahun atau minimal tinggi 140 cm.
2. Minimal peserta adalah 2 orang
3 Harga khusus WNI

SEAWALKER TANJUNG BENOA

Dengan menuruni tangga, sekitar 6 meter, kita akan sampai di dasar laut dan bisa berkeliling melihat ikan-ikan dan terumbu karang yang indah di laut Tanjung Benoa.
Kegiatan di dalam air berlangsung sekitar 30 menit.
Selama di dasar laut, kita akan ditemani oleh instruktur yang berpengalaman
Paket termasuk :

- Antar jemput, minimal 2 orang
- Soft Drinks
- Pakaian khusus untuk Seawalker
- Perlengkapan safety Seawalker dari Jepang
- Asuransi Hingga USD 2,000,000
- Handuk & Shower

Harga Super Spesial : 450.000
Info dan Pemesanan
Hotline :082147028881 – 082145918309
email : infowisatabali@yahoo.com / info@bliketut.com
BB PIN :273E1B12 atau 2113B810

bali camel safari : naik unta di nusa dua bali

2011-04-15T20:55:00.001-07:00

Bali Camel Safari : naik unta di nusa dua bali
Info dan Pemesanan
Hotline :082147028881 – 082145918309
email : infowisatabali@yahoo.com / info@bliketut.com
BB PIN :273E1B12 atau 2113B810

Safari Unta atau Camel Safari ini bisa dinikmati selama 1 jam di pesisir pantai Nusa Dua. Perjalanan akan melewati pantai Nusa sambil menikmati deburan ombak dan pemandangan seputar pantai.

Wisata unta ini cocok untuk foto-foto keluarga, jalan-jalan menyusuri pantai Nusa Dua, buat foto prewedding dan juga mencoba sensasi hewan yang banyak hidup di gurun ini. Akan menjadi pengalaman yang seru, kan?

Untuk menikmati wisata petualangan inipun, tidak perlu merogoh kocek banyak.

Harga Promo Diskon:

Dewasa hanya : 125.000 (30 menit), 250.000 (1 jam)

Ketentuan :
- Harga untuk WNI
- Minimum 2 orang

Sewa Mobil Murah Di Bali & Supir di Bali

2011-04-15T18:06:00.000-07:00

Sewa mobil murah di Bali
Keliling bali dengan supir berpengalaman
Antar Jemput Airport ke hotel
Sewa mobil di bali untuk foto pre wedding di bali, shopping di bali , atau antar jemput ke lokasi wisata di bali ..

Untuk para pelanggan dan calon pelanggan kami yang ingin bersantai atau berbisnis di Bali yang tidak ingin dipusingkan dengan rute yang tidak diketahui atau jalanan macet, anda bisa menggunakan mobil sewa kami berikut supirnya
Info dan Pemesanan
Hotline :082147028881 – 082145918309
email : infowisatabali@yahoo.com / info@bliketut.com
BB PIN :273E1B12 atau 2113B810

Paket Sewa Mobil avanza Dengan Supir + BBM : Rp.375.000/10 jam

Supir ramah dan jujur!!.

--Sewa mobil dengan jasa sopir di hitung selama 10 jam,kelebihan waktu akan di kenakan biaya sebesar 10% dari harga sewa kendaraan--

*Pembayaran Deposit 30% dari Pemakaian Transfer Bank BCA /MANDIRI

Pura Besakih

2011-04-15T09:38:00.001-07:00

Pura besakih, pura terbesar di Bali.
terletak di kaki Gunung Agung , Kabupaten Karangasem.
Umat Hindu di Bali memandang pura besakih sebagai salah satu pura penting .

Komplek pura besar ini telah dianggap sebagai tempat suci sejak zaman kuno. Berdasarkan catatan prasasti kuno 1007 Masehi. Diketahui bahwa sejak abad ke-15, Besakih dianggap sebagai pusat candi Hindu di Bali.

Komplek Pura Besakih terdiri dari 18 Pura dan 1 Pura Utama. Pura Besakih merupakan pusat kegiatan dari seluruh Pura yang ada di Bali. Di antara semua pura-pura yang termasuk dalam kompleks Pura Besakih, Pura Penataran Agung adalah pura yang terbesar, terbanyak bangunan-bangunan pelinggihnya, terbanyak jenis upakaranya dan merupakan pusat dan semua pura yang ada di Besakih.

Nama Besakih berasal dari kata "Basuki", diambil dari kata "Wasuki" yang berarti Keselamatan dalam bahasa Sansekertanya. Sedangkan, dalam mitologi Samudramanthana, nama "Besuki" sebenarnya mengacu pada "Naga Besukian", yang mendiami Gunung Agung, gunung berapi utama di Bali.

ini dia foto foto pura besakih ..
mau jalan jalan ke sini ? call 0812145918309

zooka dive and watersports,tanjung benoa, bali

2011-02-17T16:10:00.000-08:00

ZOOKA DIVE AND WATERSPORTS TANJUNG BENOA BALI adalah salah satu penyedia wisata olah raga air di tanjung benoa bali.
fasilitas lengkap mulai dari ruang ganti, toilet,loker, kamar mandi, kolam renang.
dengan instruktur dan asuransi, aktifitas seru ini dijamin aman dan amannn..
Olah raga air yang bisa dinikmati di sini diantaranya adalah Jetski, parasailing, banana boat, scuba diving, snorkeling , Glassbottom plus kunjungan ke Turtle Island (pulau penyu), Flying Fish,Rollin Doughnut dan wakeboard

Promo watersport tanjung benoa 2012

Info dan Pemesanan
Hotline :082147028881 – 082145918309
email : infowisatabali@yahoo.com / info@bliketut.com
BB PIN :273E1B12 atau 2113B810
HARGA PROMO BERLAKU UNTUK PEMESANAN ONLINE/VOUCHER

PARASAILING 1 PUTARAN 90,000/org
BANANA BOAT 15 MENIT 80,000/org
DIVING 1 JAM 290,000/org
FLYING FISH 15 MENIT 150,000/org
JETSKI 15 MENIT 140,000/org
TURTLE ISLAND 250.000/boat
DONUT 15 MENIT 125,000/org

Paket watersport murah

antar jemput gratiisssssss
(area denpasar,kuta,legian,seminyak,jimbaran,pecatu,sanur,dan nusa dua/tanjung benoa)

banana – parasailing – snorkeling 240,000
banana – parasailing – donut 255,000
banana – parasailing – jetski 260,000
banana – snorkeling – donut 275,000
banana – parasailing – flying fish 280,000
banana – snorkeling – jetski 280,000
banana+donut+jetski 295,000
banana – snorkeling -flying fish 300,000
parasailing + snorkeling+donut 305,000
parasailing + snorkeling+jetski 310,000
banana+donut+flying fish 315,000
banana+jetski+flying fish 320,000
parasailing +donut + jetski 325,000
parasailing + snorkeling+flying fish 330,000
diving + banana boat 330,000
snorkling+donut+jetski 345,000
parasailing +donut +flying fish 345,000
snorkling+donut+flying fish 365,000
donut +jetski+flying fish 385,000
snorkling +jetski+flying fish 390,000
diving + flying fish 395,000
diving + donut 395,000
diving +glass bottom (turtle island) 400,000
diving + jetski 400,000
banana – parasailing – diving 420,000
banana+donut+diving 455,000
banana+jetski+diving 460,000
banana + flying fish+diving 480,000
parasailing +donut + diving 485,000
donut +jetski+diving 525,000
donut +flying fish + diving 545,000

PAKET LAIN ?

DISKON TIDAK MENGURANGI KUALITAS PELAYANAN

Bali Elephant Tour & Rafting - Bakas

2009-06-08T19:26:00.000-07:00

Info dan Pemesanan
Hotline :082147028881 – 082145918309
email : infowisatabali@yahoo.com / info@bliketut.com
BB PIN :273E1B12 atau 2113B810

Naik gajah , rafting atau naik ATV Di satu tempat ?
Ada bakas adventure di klungkung ..

Berikut paket paket wisatanya :
1 . RAFTING DI BAKAS LEVI RAFTING/ TUKAD MELANGIT
SPECIAL PRICE : hanya Rp.250.000
Child / Anak 230.000 / org
Sudah termasuk : jemputan, rafting, asuransi,makan siang,peralatan, instruktur.

2. ELEPHANT RIDING
Durasi : 1 jam
harga : 500.000/org
Bakas Elephant Tour berlokasi di Desa Bakas , Banjarangkan, Klungkung .
Harga Termasuk :
-Transport dari dan ke hotel
-Welcome Drink
-Pawang gajah
-Buffet Lunch
-Insurance

3. ATV ride
Mengendarai ATV menelusuri sawah dan pemukiman desa di Bali.
Anda bisa juga melihat aktifitas di sawah dan pedesaan.
HARGA : ATV Single : 500.000, ATV Tandem :800.000,-
Harga Termasuk :
-Transport dari dan ke hotel
-Welcome Drink
-Driving Instruction lesson
-Buffet Lunch
-Insurance
Durasi : 1 jam

Bali Safari Marine Park

2009-04-14T19:07:00.000-07:00

Bali Safari Marine Park

Info dan Pemesanan
Hotline :082147028881 – 082145918309
email : infowisatabali@yahoo.com / info@bliketut.com
BB PIN :273E1B12 atau 2113B810

PAKET SAFARI EXPLORER
Safari Explorer A
Rp. 150.000,-
(1 perjalanan Safari, aquarium air tawar/ Fresh Water Aquarium , Waterpark)

Safari Explorer B
Rp. 150.000,-
(1 perjalanan Safari , aquarium air tawar/ Fresh Water Aquarium , 2 Fun Zone Rides (BIG))

Safari Explorer C
Rp. 150.000,-
(1 peralanan Safari, aquarium air tawar/ Fresh Water Aquarium , 1 animal encounter)

Open Time : 9.00am - 05.00pm (everyday)
Bali Safari and Marine Park terletak di Jalan Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra tepatnya berada di tiga desa di Gianyar, yaitu Desa Lebih, Desa Serongga, dan Desa Medahan. Lokasi yang dapat ditempuh dari Denpasar 17 km dan jarak tempuh dari Kuta 30 km. Kawasan ini merupakan objek wisata nasional yang dibangun diatas lahan seluas 40 hektar.

Bali Safari and Marine Park menyediakan sebuah medium unik dalam sebuah kombinasi dari kehidupan satwa liar di habitat aslinya dengan ekosistem yang bersinggungan dengan kebudayaan masyarakat Bali. Disini wisatawan dapat menikmati berbagai jenis satwa langka yang terdiri dari 80 spesies dan 400 ekor satwa yang berasal dari tiga region, yaitu Indonesia, India, dan Afrika. Satwa langka yang menjadi kebanggaan Indonesia antara lain, Jalak Putih, Burung Hantu, Babi Rusa, Buaya, Tapir, Gajah Sumatra, Rusa Timor, Beruang Madu, Harimau Sumatera. Sedangkan Satwa langka yang menjadi kebanggaan bagi India yaitu , Rusa Tutul, Beruang Himalaya, Nilgai, Black Buck. Serta tak kalah menarik satwa langka yang menjadi kebanggan bagi Afrika yaitu Kuda Nil, Grevy Zebra, Onta Punuk Satu, Burung Unta, Babbon, Blue Wildebeest, dan Singa.

Di dalam taman ini ada beberapa pertunjukkan yang bisa anda nikmati seperti:

1. Animal Education show di Hannuman Stage. Taman Hanuman ini memiliki sebuah panggung dimana terdapat pertunjukan satwa, selain itu diberikan juga pengetahuan tentang satwa langka.

2.Elephant Conservation & Education Show di Kampung Gajah. Ini merupakan area dimana terdapat museum gajah, kandang gajah, tunggang gajah, souvenir, dan, warung gajah.

3.Elephant Bathing di Ganesha. Taman Ganesha ini memiliki sebuah patung Ganesha setinggi 9 m yang merupakan pintu masuk menuju Bali Theater. Di sini juga dapat dilihat replika relief yang berada di Gunung Kawi. Di Taman Ganesha anda dapat menyaksikan gajah yang sedang mandi di Tirta Gajah. Pengunjung dapat berinteraksi secara dekat dengan gajah-gajah yang sedang mandi.

4. Balinese Holy Water Procession di Tirta Sulasih. Tirta Sulasih adalah tempat untuk mandi dan merupakan tempat pemandian suci. Tirta Sulasih dapat dilihat saat menuju Peken Bali yang merupakan tempat penuh dengan nuansa kebudayaan Bali. Anda dapat menyaksikan kegiatan sehari-hari masyarakat Bali dengan budayanya. Kerajinan seni maupun souvenir dapat anda beli di sini.

5.Balinese Bamboo Music di Terminal Bali.

6.Balinese Dancing Class di Bale Banjar.

7.Tigers of Ranthambore merupakan benteng kuno yang berada di India. Benteng ini menjadi tempat berdiamnya harimau putih yang sangat langka. Pengunjung dapat berinteraksi lebih dekat dengan harimau putih tersebut melalui kaca yang berada di kolam. Disini anda juga dapat berfoto bersama harimau putih.

Bagi para pengunjung yang ingin bermalam maka disini tersedia Mara River Safari Lodge. Ini merupakan bungalow yang pertama di Asia. Jika anda menginap disini, maka anda akan dapat melihat berbagai satwa savana yang bebas berkeliaran.

Taman Safari Bali ini tentunya dilengkapi dengan beberapa fasilitas menarik yang bisa membuat betah para pengunjung di sana. Yang terutama yaitu koleksi binatang liarnya yang semuanya ditempatkan dalam habitat yang alami. Selain itu terdapat pula beberapa fasilitas penunjang lainnya seperti arena rekreasi yang menarik, Fun Zone. Kawasan Fun Zone disediakan khusus untuk anak-anak berusia maksimal 10 tahun di mana mereka bisa mencoba beberapa arena bermain yang bertarif Rp10 ribu sekali main seperti Mery Go Round, Clumbing Car dan Go Go Bouncer. Pengunjung juga bisa mencoba menunggang kuda poni atau unta dengan tarif Rp20 ribu, sedangkan untuk berkeliling dengan menunggang gajah selama 30 menit dikenai tarif Rp100 ribu. Seperti di taman safari lainnya juga, pengunjung bisa berfoto dengan beberapa binatang dengan cukup membayar Rp20 ribu. Bagi yang ingin berenang juga disediakan arena Water Park dengan tiket masuk Rp20 ribu per orang.

Selain menjadi tempat berwisata yang menyenangkan, taman safari juga menjadi tempat perkembang-biakan bagi hewan-hewan yang terancam punah di mana dikenal dengan istilah tempat konservasi ex-situ (konservasi keragaman hayati di luar habitat aslinya). Sekarang ini Taman Safari Bali akan mencoba mengembang-biakan harimau putih dari India yang sangat langka.

Harga :

WNI & Pemegang Kitas
Harga : Rp. 110.000/orang
Di bawah 3 tahun, GRATIS

WNA :
Harga : USD 35
Di bawah 3 tahun, Free

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Holiday adventures should be fun, which “Bali Safari and Marine Park” provides in full measure, as well as it’s more profound and enduring mission of conservation.
Taman Safari Indonesia is an institution oriented to building tourist attractions that are attractive to visitors, environmentally friendly and that help spread the conservation message. They are the Government appointed Indonesian Centre for the Reproduction of Endangered Wildlife and operate the Sumatran Tiger Rescue Team that relocates them when they come into conflict with humans.

By visiting Bali Safari and Marine Park, or their huge complexes near Jakarta and Surabaya, visitors contribute to the conservation work as a percentage of the profit goes to helping Taman Safari Indonesia continue its work in rescuing Indonesia’s endangered wild elephants, orangutans, tigers, and unique birds like the Bali myna.

- TSI’s function is: conservation, research, education and recreation
- TSI member of the Indonesian Zoological Parks Association (IZPA), The South East Asian Zoo Association (SEAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA).
- One of TSIs’s directors is the President of South East Asian Zoos Association (SEAZA) and Convener of the Captive Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG).
- Many collaborative programs such as sister park programs, animal exchanges, breeding loans,
- are carried out with zoos around the world such as Gunma Safari Park & Nasu Monkey World, Zoorasia-Yokohama, Tama Zoo, Prague zoo, Minnesota Zoo, Cincinnati zoo, San Diego zoo, Australian Zoo, Monarto Zoological Park, Adelaide Zoo, Perth Zoo, and Erlebnis Zoo Swizerland.
They also co-operate and actively support the Indonesian festival in Japan.

Bali Safari Marine Park is the latest creation from the operators of the world renowned Taman Safari Indonesia,a name known for more than 20 years for its creative, back to nature animal exhibits and incessant conservation work.Building upon the innovations of their existing parks at Bogor near Jakarta and Prigen near Surabaya, and using the latest in concepts in park design, Taman Safari Indonesia has exceeded all expectations with their newest park. Set on 40 hectares of land with breathtaking natural surroundings at the cultural centre of Bali, Gianyar, Bali Safari and Marine Park is extremely active in assisting the protection and conservation of endangered species that are constantly losing their habitat. This includes helping scientists by carrying out research on many different wild animals conservation projects.Bali Safari & Marine park also runs conservation and education campaigns and other extension activities.

You can see :
White Tiger (Panthera tigris rigris).
Size : 2-3 m.
Weight : 135-225 kg.
Life span : Average probably not more than 15 years in the wild
16-18 years in controlled environments.
Conservation Status: Endangered

Ranthambore is a national park and tiger reserve in Rajasthan state of western India. the park lies at the edge of a plateau, and is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. there are several lakes in the park. it is named for the historic Ranthambore fortress, which lies within the national park. the park covers an area of 392 km2, and is famous for its tiger population, and is one of India's Project Tiger reserves. in 1972 the Indian government conducted their first ever census operation on the tiger. on the same year, the original "Tiger Task Force" had selected nine areas to become special reserves, and in 1973 "Project Tiger" was inaugurated in Corcett National Park in Uttar Pradesh. By 1974 Ranthambore had also been designated a "Project Tiger" reserve. it got it's status of a National Park in 1981.

Sumatran Elephant
(Asian elephant/ E. Maximus Sumatranus)

Taman Safari Indonesia is an institution that deals extensively with ex-situ conservation of Sumatran Elephants. However, it has also established important and pioneering links between in-situ and ex-situ elepahant conservation efforts. since 1985, Taman Safari Indonesia has been involved in helping to solve the human - elephant conflict in sumatra. one achievement was the establishment of Elephants Training Centre (ETCs). TSI started the first ETC in Way Kambas National Park in Lampung Province than established other ETCs in Riau and Aceh. There are now six Elephant Training Centre in Sumatra. Bali Safari & Marine Park also established for Elephant captivity. We call it "Kampung Gajah" or Elephant Village. We have 20 Sumatran Elephant right now. here, we can enjoy with the Elephant trail,cuddles with the baby Elephants, take some pictures, elephant feeding and also we can see the elephants education show. this elephants education show is tell about the characteristic, their habits in the wild, the different between of Sumatran elephant and African elephant. elephant is the biggest wild animal since its body weight can be 5000 kg, while the female weight is lighter. the spreading out of Asian elephants is in India, Peninsula, Sumatra and Srilangka. Comparing to the African elephants, asian elephats have smaller body. these wild animals live in groups, consisting about 10-30 elephants in a group. their foods are all kinds of grasses and fruits. only male elephants have ivory tusks. the tusks start to grow at the age of 2 or 3 years old. tusk of female is not appear. the pregnancy period of an elephant is 22 months and they give birth 1 or 2 baby elephants.

Tips : Balinese Food and Eating out in Bali

2009-04-12T20:45:00.000-07:00

The food in Bali is generally safe to eat. Most expats eat a combination of western and Indonesian food on a daily basis. The odd stomach bug does occur but don’t let fear prevent you from enjoying what Bali has to offer. Restaurants now know to wash their vegetables in filtered water, salads are fine to eat.

Bali has its own cuisine, masakan Bali. Balinese food consists or rice as a staple, often served with dishes made of pork, a variety of sate and vegetables, often mixed with chili. Two of the most famous items in Balinese cuisine are lawar and babi guling.

• Lawar:
Lawar is one of Bali’s most famous local dishes. Made from pig’s blood and spices, together with an assortment of other goodies, lawar can be found in every village in Bali. Balinese traditional spices such as kunyit, shrimp paste, salt and ground pepper, galangal and other roots; grated coconut, green beans, boiled young jackfruit and occasionally, singkong leaves, all chopped up and blended together.

• Babi guling:
Babi guling is Bali’s most famous dish. Ask a Balinese person what their favourite food is and there is a good chance they’ll say “Bali guling”. Indonesia is a Muslim country, so pork isn’t celebrated as it is here in Bali. The Balinese however often keep pigs at home behind the house, feeding on food scraps, for that important time when they will be killed and eaten. The young suckling pig is used because of its tenderness, spit-roasted to perfection. Finding Bali Guling is a bit hard in tourist areas as it takes a while to prepare and is not really a dish most foreigners will ask for. As soon as you get away from the tourist scene in Kuta / Seminyak and head to Kerobokan, Mengwi, Ubud, or any other local place, the babi guling stands pop up.

• Vegetarian Indonesian food:
Vegetarians visiting Bali will have no problem at all, finding delicious food. The selection of international restaurants is amazing. You might go for a spinach lasagna at Warung Italia, a vegetarian Indian dish at Gateway to India, or a vegetarian Meditereanean plate at Zula, on Jl. Dhyana Pura. But how about Indonesian food?

Hitting a Padang food place, the Sumatran style places with pyramids of food in the window, you will notice many vegetarian options. Rice will be a staple, vegetable choices are often free and other items cost more. For example I might choose fried temple (made from soy beans), kangkung (the leafy green vegetable), nangka (curried jackfruit), hard boiled egg and a potato cake.

In other Indonesian-style places, you will find dishes such as Gado Gado, which is steamed cabbage and sprouts, with rice, tofu and peanut sauce. Its quite tasty!

A good option for a vegetarian is nasi campur (mixed rice) I get this all the time, with meat of course, but if you specify no meat, you will get, rice, various green vegetables including spinach, green beans, tofu, tempe, egg, peanuts, sambal, etc.

• Popular Dishes in Bali: Nasi Goreng:
Nasi goreng (fried rice) is a dish popular, not only in Bali, but all over Asia. Nasi goreng is made by tossing a small plate of steamed white rice, into a wok, with oil, vegetables and sometimes seafood, or chicken. It is usually served with a fried egg slapped on top and giant prawn cracker.

Javanese food:

Javanese cuisine originates from the island of Java. Here is a little guide to the cuisine of Java.

• Common spice ingredients:
Common ingredients are nasi (rice), bawang putih (garlic),
bawang merah (red garlic), tumeric, merica (pepper), pala (black pepper).

Usually use coconut oil for cooking, which comes in a bottle.

• Vegetables:
Wortel (carrot), kacang panjang (long beans), buncis (green beans), jangung (corn), sawi kankung (green vegetables), kentang (potato), terong (sour vegetable), taro (root vegetable), cabbage, kacang (peanuts).

• Meats:
Ayam (chicken), sapi (beef), kambing (goat), burung (bird)

• Fish:
Udang (prawn), bandeng (boney white fish), cumi-cumi (squid), kepiting (crab), tuna, gurame (flat white fish), tongkol (barracuda).

Javanese food has a sweet taste, without many spices, so if they want ot cook one meal they use special spices, they don’t like to mix spices. for example Balinese food often contains a mixture of many hot and powerful spices, whereas Javanese cuisine often says ‘this dish should have onion, but no garlic, this other dish should have garlic but no onion’.

Sumatra has more spicy food, Javanese food is famous for sweet, west Java is famous for raw vegetables, Central Java very sweet.

Often items containing, fried fish, tofu, tempe etc, can be cooked and served cold, just as in a warung. The rice that accompanies it is usually served hot, whether it be plain rice, yellow
rice or rice with coconut milk. In Java it is popular to use a wajan (wok) for cooking, over a gas burner.

The most popular methods of cooking are goreng (deep frying) in the wajan, rebus (boiling) is used for eggs, noodles, tofu, tempe. Bakar (grilling) is used for fish.

Javanese love using coconut milk. This is applied to dishes, by cooking the meat and vegetables in a wajan with hot oil. After they ingredients are ready, they are transfered to another pan / wajan and the coconut milk is added with particular spices.

Javanese cuisine doesn’t really have the ’starter-main course-dessert’ set up of western cuisines. Javanese often prefer to get straight into the main meal with various dishes, accompanied by a sweet drink.

From C. Java the most famous meal is called Gudeg, made from Jackfruit, boiled in a pot with spices. People say the brown colored vegetable, actually tastes better a couple of days after
cooking, the difference in taste noticeable.

Restaurants serving Javanese food give a fork and spoon, but many Javanese people prefer to use hands. In my opinion many westerners would appreciate Javanese food, as it is not overly spicy, interesting, colorful and complex.

• Bubur - The Breakfast Delight:
Go into any restaurant or warung in Indonesia, pick up the menu and you are guaranteed to see bubur on the list. Bubur ayam or chicken porridge are early morning favourites with many Indonesians.

• A Food called Maize: Indonesia:
One of the greatest delights is to get a corn cob or jagung that is toasted over hot coals, put on some salt and coarse pepper, and then make a pig out of yourself devouring it. One will often see grilled corn vendors at the beach, especially on Sunday afternoons, a time popular with Balinese families.

• Vegetarian Tucker in Indonesia:
Vegetarian food in Indonesia is not that hard to find, Asian food in general not having the preoccupation with a big chunk of meat like some European cuisines.

• Eating in a Warung:
One of the many aspects that makes Bali a sensational place to visit is the availability of cheap and tasty food. The most common type of eating establishment in Bali is the warung, the small local cafe type places that traditionally serve local food, but have adapted to accommodate foreign palletes.

• The Pisang Goreng Delight:
Fried bananas or pisang goreng, are one of the tastiest delicacies to devour for a quick snack between meals. Even better, add a couple scoops of ice-cream and it is the yummiest!.

• Guide to tropical fruits in Bali:
Visitors to Bali are often unaware of the delights that await at the local fruit market. Odd looking fruits and strange names can put people off being as adventurous as they might like to be so here is a quick guide to some tropical fruits found in Bali.

• True local: The Bali pomelo
Let us enjoy a citrus fruit of true Indonesian origin. It is a rather large fruit sometimes nearly as big as a football. Its name is jeruk Bali or Bali pomelo.

• How expensive is it?
Tourist warungs in the Kuta area on the narrow lanes leading to the beach will serve you a plate of food for $1-2, depending on what you order. An example of this type of place is Bamboo Corner on Poppies I. Warung Murah on Jl. Oberoi and also Jl. Double Six will do the same with an Indonesian selection. Mid-range places serving western food may found all over. Good options in Seminyak include Ultimo, Trattoria, Rumours, Warung Bonita, Taste and Mykonos. A typical meal can be had for $5. High end places also exist including KuDeTa on the beach in Petitenget, where you can spend $30 or more for dinner. BaliEats does a good job of detailing popular Bali restaurants.

• What are the rules of etiquette in Bali concerning eating?
The rules of etiquette are virtually the same as in the west, except in the budget places you do not have to wait to be seated. In Padang style Indonesian warungs, where the pre-cooked food is in full view, you will get a plate of steamed rice and choose what you want, receiving a ticket and paying before you leave. If you need the waiter / waitress just look in their direction and raise your hand, no need to click your fingers or tap your glass with the knife. In Indonesian the word ‘permisi’ means ‘excuse me’, so “Permisi blee” to a waiter, “Permisi mbah” to a waitress.

In a restaurant / tourist warung your food may not arrive the same time as the other members of your group. In Indonesia it is fine to start eating before other people. Service and tax equaling 21% will be charged in restaurants, not in warungs. Tipping is not a Balinese tradition, however if you would like to leave an extra 5-10% the staff will appreciate it. Warungs will not usually accept credit cards, but restaurants will. If in doubt ask the waitstaff before ordering.

The usual western cutlery is found in restaurants in Bali. Warungs often substituting a spoon for a knife. Eating with one’s hands is perfectly okay in an Indonesian warung.

Phone and Fax Number of Hotel in Bali - Ubud Area

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Phone and Fax Number of Hotel in Ubud Area

Alila Ubud
Phone : +62361975963
Fax : +62361975968

Amandari
Phone : +62361975333
Fax : +62361975335

Como Shambala Estate at Begawan Giri
Phone : +62361978888
Fax : +62361978889

Kamandalu Resort & Spa
Phone : +62361975825
Fax : +62361975851

Kupu Kupu Barong Villas & Tree Spa
Phone : +62361974280
Fax : +62361975079

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Phone : +62361977888
Fax : +62361978844

Ubud Hanging Gardens
Phone : 62 - 361 - 982700
Fax : 62 - 361 - 982800

Uma Ubud
Phone : 62-361-972448
Fax : 62-361-972449

Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa
Phone : +62361974466
Fax : +62361974467

Phone and Fax Number of Hotel in Bali - Seminyak,Legian and Tuban Area

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HOTEL & PHONE - FAX NUMBER

LEGIAN AREA

All Seasons Resort Legian Bali
Phone : +62361767688
Fax : +62361768180

Bali Mandira Hotel & Spa
Phone : +62361751381
Fax : +62361766251

Hotel Padma Bali
Phone : +62361752111
Fax : +62361753621

Legian Beach Hotel
Phone : +62361751711
Fax : +62361752651

Outrigger O~CE~N Bali
Phone : +62361737400
Fax : +62361737408

PULLMAN BALI LEGIAN NIRWANA
Phone : 62361750441
Fax : 62361750441

SEMINYAK AREA

Anantara Seminyak Bali
Phone : +62361737773
Fax : +62361737772

Grand Balisani Suites
Phone : +62361730550
Fax : +62361730141

Sentosa Private Villas and Spa
Phone : +62361730333
Fax : +62361731111

Sofitel Seminyak
Phone : +62361730730
Fax : +62361730558

The Breezes Resort & Spa Seminyak
Phone : +62361730573
Fax : +62361730518

The Dusun
Phone : 62-361-734000
Fax : 62-361 -734100

The Elysian
Phone : 62-361-730999
Fax : 62-361-737509

The Haven Seminyak - Bali
Phone : 62361738001
Fax : 62361738011

The Legian
Phone : 62-361-730622
Fax : 62-361-730623

The Oberoi, Bali
Phone : 62-361-730361
Fax : 62-361-730791

The Samaya Bali
Phone : +62361731149
Fax : +62361733328

The Villas Bali Hotel and Spa
Phone : +62361730840
Fax : +62361733751

Vivalavi Villas & Spa
Phone : +623618476028
Fax : +62361

The Jayakarta Bali Beach Resorts, Residence & Spa
Phone : +62361751433
Fax : +62361752765

Villa de daun
Phone : +62361756276
Fax : +62361750643

White Rose Hotel
Phone : +62361756515
Fax : +62361753523

TUBAN AREA

Bali Dynasty Resort
Phone : +62361752403
Fax : +62361752402

Bali Garden Beach Resort
Phone : +62361752725
Fax : +62361725728

Discovery Kartika Plaza
Phone : +62361751067
Fax : +62361753568

Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
Phone : +62361755577
Fax : +62361754549

Kupu Kupu Barong Beach Resort
Phone : +62361753780
Fax : +62361753781

Ramada Bintang Bali Resort
Phone : +62361753292
Fax : +62361753288

Risata Bali Resort & Spa
Phone : +62361753340
Fax : +62361753304

Santika Premiere Beach Resort
Phone : +62361751267
Fax : +62361751260

The Patra Bali Resort & Villas
Phone : +62361751161
Fax : +62361751160

Spa at Sanur Area

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AB Foot Reflexology & Massage
Address: 1 st Floor at Hardys Supermarket, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 136

Abian Srama Spa at Abian Srama Hotel
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 23 Sanur

Alive Beauty Salon & Spa
Address: Jl.Danau Poso 107, Sanur

Cosmo Salon at Villa Anggun
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 176/154 Sanur

Chic Beauty Salon & Spa
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 53 Batujimbar Sanur

Chic 2 Beauty Salon & Spa
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 84 Sanur

Edelweis Massage
Address: Jl. Cemara Sanur, Walk Blok 7A

Family Spa & Beauty Care
Address: Jl. Sudamala 9, Sanur

Grand Odiseus Fitness & Spa at Sanur Beach Hotel
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur

Harmony Spa & Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 178 Sanur

Jamu Traditional Spa at Tandjung Sari Bungalow
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 41, Sanur

Lantana Spa at Parigata Resort & Villas
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 87, Sanur

La Taverna Body & Beuty Facilities at La Taverna Hotel
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 29, Sanur

Liva Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Danau Poso 107, Sanur

Madurah Spa
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur

Margi & Uniek Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Ray No. 15, Sanur

Maria Spa & Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Cemara 30, Sanur

Natural Spa
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 23, Sanur

Nirmala Spa
Address: Jl. Cok Agung Tresna 89, Renon Sanur

Puri Esthetic Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 209, Sanur

Panache Spa
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 162, Sanur

Rebab Spa at The Gangsa Villa
Address: Jl. Tirta Akasa 28, Sanur

Sanur Paradise Spa & Fitness Centre
Address: Jl. Hang Tuah 46, Sanur

Spa at Bali Hyatt
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur

Spa at Inna Grand Bali Beach
Address: Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur

Sanctuario Spa at Santuartio Luxury Hotel & Spa
Address: Jl. Pucuk 67A, Tangtu, Sanur

Sara Spa & Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Cemara 30, Sanur

Serene Salon & Body Treatments
Address: Jl. Danau Poso 89, Sanur

Sens Salon & Body Treatments
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Sanur

The Spa at Puri Santrian Hotel
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 63, Sanur

Waka Maya Spa
Address: Jl. Tanjung Pinggir Pantai, Sanur

WW Salon
Address: Jl. Cemara 18, Sanur

Yachiyo Salon & Spa
Address: Jl. Danau Tamblingan 27, Sanur

Spa at Nusa Dua Area

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List of Spa at Nusa Dua Area

Adi Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 501
Baliwis Spa
Address: Jl. Bay Pass Lagoon 9 Nusa Dua
Dewi Shri Spa
Address: Jl. Pantai Mengiat 8, Nusa Dua
Dewi Fortuna Spa & Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Bay Pass Ngurah Rai 38, Nusa Dua
dh Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Mumbul
Frangipani Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Puri Bendesa 1 No. 18 Nusa Dua
Graha Spa Nusa Dua
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 38, Nusa Dua
Moon Tee Spa
Address: Jl. Taman Ria 1, By Pass Ngurah Rai, Nusa Dua
Martha Tilaar Salon & Spa Day
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Nusa Dua
Natalie Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 888ABC, Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua Spa at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
Address: Nusa Dua Area
Rindu Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 209, Nusa Dua
Sactuary Spa at The Bale
Address: Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua
Spassion
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Nusa Dua
Toya Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Nusa Dua
Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa
Address: Jl. Taman Sari 15 - 17, Mumbul, Nusa Dua
Victus Life at Nusa Dua Resort
Address: Hotel Complex, Nusa Dua Area
Spa at The Westin Resort
Address: Hotel Complex, Nusa Dua Area
Wahyu Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 999, Nusa Dua
Wave Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 100A, Nusa Dua
Yusman Massage Parlour
Address: Jl. Taman Giri 9, Nusa Dua
Yhi Spa at Melia Bali Villas & Spa Resort
Address: Hotel Complex, Nusa Dua Area

Spa at Kuta Area

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List of Spa at Kuta Area

Anika Spa & Hair Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Singosari No. 55 A Kuta

Aphrodisia Spa
Address: Komplek Burung Jl. Beo No. 5 Tuban

Antique Spa
Address: Jl. Dukuh Indah, Banjar Semer Umalas Kerobokan

Amoaras Spa
Address: Jl. Laksamana 57 Oberoi Seminyak

Akyhati Spa
Address: Jl. Bambak 88X Umalas Kerobokan

Aroma Episode Spa
Address: Jl. Nakula, Sunset Rood Seminyak

Arum Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Sunset Rood Seminyak

Athena Hot Spring Spa
Address: Jl. Athena II No.3 Padang Sumbu, Denpasar Barat

Aya Spa
Address: Jl. Laksmana, Basangkasa, Seminyak

Bunga Bali Spa at Casa Padma Hotel
Address: Jl. Yudistira Legian Kuta

Bali Spa at Mercure Hotel Kuta
Address: Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta

Balisari Spa Center at Balisari Inn
Address: Jl. Jenggala/Wana Sega Tuban

Bali Sari Salon & Day Spa
Address: Jl. Jenggala/Wana Sega Tuban

Bali Ratu Kuta Spa
Address: Jl. Ciung Wanara No.2

Bali Ratu Tiara Spa
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza No. 18 Kuta

Beach Salon & Spa Kuta
Address: Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta

Body Fit House
Address: Jl. Singosari 35

Bodyworks Spa
Address: Jl. Kayu Jati 2 Petitenget

Bonita Spa
Address: Jl. Patitenget 2000X Kerobokan

Bali Massage School
Address: Jl. Kayu Jati 8 Kerobokan

Bali Beauty Spot
Address: Jl. Blambangan 20X Kuta

Callego Massage
Address: Jl. Taman Ganesha Kerobokan

Cool Spa
Address: Jl. Kayu Cendana C001 Basangkasa Seminyak

Cantik Bali Spa
Address: Jl. Raya Dewi Sri 16 Sunset Rood

Capek-Capek Massage & Reflexology
Address: Jl. benesari Kuta

Chill Refloxology at The Villas Bali
Address: Jl. Kunti Seminyak

Chez Bali Spa at Chez Bali Villas
Address: Jl. Beraban Kerobokan

Dala Spa at Villa de Daun
Address: Jl. Legian 123B, Kuta

Discovery Fitness Club at Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza Tuban

Damen Salon & Spa
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza Tuban

Escape Spa Seminyak
Address: Jl. Raya Seminyak Kuta

Febri's Spa at Febri's Hotel & Spa
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta

Fresh Green Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Ray 11A, Kuta

Green Garden Spa
Address: Jl. Wana Segara, Tuban

Griya Bugar
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Tuban

Galuh Bali Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Tuban

Inko Bali Club
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 639 Kuta

Jasmine Aromatic House
Address: Ruko Tuban Plaza 17, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Tuban

Jamu Nature Spa at Alam Kulkul Resort
Address: Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta

Jamu Spa School Bali
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 99X, Tuban

Jari Jari Reflexology & Body Massage
Address: Jl. Kediri 82B, Tuban

Jari Menari (Dancing Fingers) Spa
Address: Jl. Raya Basangkasa 47, Seminyak

Kuta Bugar
Address: Jl. Setiabudi 23, Kutas

Kamboja Bali Salon & Spa
Address: Jl. Legian 350, Kuta

Kakiku Foot House
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Kuta

Kawas Spa at Kuta Beach Club
Address: Jl. Singosari 81, Kuta

Kawas Spa at Bali Rani Hotel
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta

Kawas Spa at Ramayana Hotel
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta

Kawas Spa at Rama Beach Hotel
Address: Jl. Jenggala, Kuta

Krisna Body Treatment & Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Raya Kerobokan 63, Kuta

Lexu Lounge Spa at Sentose Private Villas
Address: Jl. Pura Telaga Waja, Kerobokan

Matahati Massage
Address: Jl. Mertanadi 86E, Kerobokan

Maxi Spa at Maxi Hotel
Address: Jl. Legian 83A, Kuta

Maru Midori Beauty Salon & Spa
Address: Jl. Kayu Jati 10, Kerobokan

Martha Tilaar Salon & Spa at Desamuda Villages
Address: Jl. Raya Basangkasa 30A, Seminyak

M Spa
Address: Jl. Laksamana 4A, Kerobokan

Melasti Salon & Spa at Melasti Beach Bungalow
Address: Jl. Dewi Sartika

Melasti Salon & Spa at Melasti Beach Resort
Address: Jl. Padma Utara, Legian

Mirah Spa & Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Padma, Legian

Mystique Spa
Address: Jl. Petitenget 2000XX, Kerobokan

Margi Hair & Body Spa at Bounty Hotel
Address: Jl. Poppies Lane II ( Segara Batu Bolong 18 )

New Planet Beauty Salon
Address: Jl. Basangkasa 1, Seminyak

Nusa Indah Spa at Nusa Indah Hotel
Address: Jl. Ciung Wanara 17, Kuta

Namaya Spa at Sofitel Seminyak Hotel
Address: Jl. Abimanyu, Seminyak

Oberoi Spa at The Oberoi Hotel
Address: Jl. Laksmana, Kerobokan

Putu Bali Spa & Beauty Salon at Putu Bali Villa
Address: Jl. Petitenget 72X, Kerobokan

Prana Spa at The Villas Bali
Address: Jl. Raya Kunti 118X, Seminyak

Puspa Bali at The Jayakarta Bali Beach Resort & Spa
Address: Jl. Wekundara, Legian

Roses Spa at Fourteen Roses Hotel
Address: Jl. Legian, Kuta

Samsara Spa
Address: Jl. Legian 190, Kuta

Semaya Spa at The Semaya Villas
Address: Jl. Laksmana Kerobokan

Semara Spa
Address: Jl. Blambangan 4, Kuta

Suku House of Reflexology
Address: Jl. Raya Kerobokan

Shu Salon & Spa
Address: Jl. Drupadi, Seminyak

Shita Salon
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 39, Kuta

Sukha Spa at Risata Bali Resort & Spa
Address: Jl. Jenggala Tuban

Sandat Bali Spa
Address: Jl. Padma Utara 9 - 10, Legian

Sanjiwani Spa at The Sandi Phala
Address: Jl. Wanasegara, Tuban

Secret Garden Hair & Body Spa
Address: Jl. Legian 363, Kuta

Sukma Rizki Salon
Address: Jl. Padma 24, Legian

Siloam Spa & Health Club at Pelangi Bali Hotel
Address: Jl. Dhyana Pura, Seminyak

Spa Este
Address: DFS Galleria, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Kuta Graha

Spa at The Ulin
Address: Jl. Merta Sari, Kerobokan

Spa Villa
Address: Jl. kartika Plaza, Tuban

Shinkei Spa
Address: Jl. Legian 64, Kuta

Soothe Reflexology
Address: Jl. Kunti 7, Seminyak

Sicilia Spa
Address: Jl. Arjuna/ Double Six, Legian

Taman Merah Spa at The Island Villas
Address: Jl. Raya Petitenget 469 Kerobokan

The Day Spa
Address: Jl. Dewi Sri, Kuta

The Padmastana Bali at Balihai Resort & Spa
Address: Jl. Wana Segara 33, Tuban

The Elysian Spa at The Elysian Bali Villas
Address: Jl. Sari Dewi 18, Seminyak

The Waroeng Djamoe Spa at Tugu Hotel
Address: Jl. Pantai Batu Balong, Canggu

The Spa at The Saphir Mabisa Inn
Address: Jl. Pura Bagus Teruna, Legian

The Karen Spa
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta

The Spa at The Oasis Kuta
Address: Jl. Bakung Sari, Kuta

The Spa at Ramada Bintang Bali Resort
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban

The Padma Day Spa
Address: Padma Jaya Shop, Jl. Padma Utara, Legian

The Spa at The Legian Hotel
Address: Jl. Laksmana, Kerobokan

Tari Spa at Bali Garden Hotel
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza,Tuban

The Spa at Contiki Resort Bali
Address: Jl. Abimanyu 66, Seminyak

The Patra Spa at The Patra Bali Resort & Villas
Address: Jl.Ir. H. Juanda, Tuban

The Vie Spa
Address: Jl. Nakula 168 X, Legian Kuta

Tunjung Biru Spa
Address: Jl. Sriwijaya 14, Legian

Ucix Reflexology & Acupressures
Address: Jl. Drupadi, Seminyak

Violet Massotherapy & Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Tuban Plaza 10, Tuban

Villa Kresna Spa at Villa Kresna Tropical Resort
Address: Jl. Sarinande 19, Seminyak

Wisata Spa
Address: Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 18X, Tuban

Well Being Spa
Address: Jl. Laksmana 66B, Kerobokan

Kedisan Floating Restaurant

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KEDISAN - OVERVIEW
The fishing and farming village of Kedisan, the community almost directly beneath Penelokan (three km), has foodstalls, pasar area, extensive gardens (oranges, corn, peanuts), souvenir shops, bemo terminal, a big parking lot, ticket office, and boat landing.

The weather is exceedingly mild and enjoyable. Few mosquitoes but some flies due to the extensive gardens. No telephone or fax machines. There are a number of accommodations, several in attractive settings only minutes from the water.
These are the best places to stay if you plan to take a boat trip across the lake. The lake is clean and nice to swim in. Sometimes a bit noisy with dogs at night and cocks in the morning. Always park your vehicle within your hotel grounds, where it will be safe. At night restaurants are convivial meeting places.
The big drawback of Kedisan's accommodations is the swarm of peddlers demanding you buy sarung, shorts, and paintings. They flash you large, sad eyes, show you their guestbooks filled with signatures of satisfied tourists who've bought from them before. Don't fall for it unless you want to buy mass-produced and tacky merchandise and encourage obnoxious behavior in so doing.
Kedisan is also full of people trying to get you to pay them to guide you up the mountain. Again, don't do it; you don't need a guide.
If you feel you must employ someone, choose I Wayan Pineh, a legendary figure who works out of Surya Homestay. Ask him about the 1963 eruption, when he led a geologist safely away from a fountain of hot lava. His knowledge of the region's volcanoes is extensive and his friendly character and exceptional skills make him the undisputed king of volcano guide

Kedisan Floating Restaurant , The small restaurant in Kedisan offers such romantic hide out place for that purpose. The village is located on the side of Lake Batur, close to Kintamani.

To get there from Kintamani, you should take the steep right turn just before Sanjaya Restaurant in Panelokan, around 100m from the ticket gate of Kintamani if you come from the south. After this turn is a very steep road downhill to the lake.

All this effort is paid off with spectacular view on the way down, even in bad misty weather uphill.

The restaurant has 2 private floating room, each can be used for around 10-15 person. Each of this room has a full view of the lake, the surrounding mountain range, and the peak of Mount Batur.

Other than the floating room, the restaurant has a bigger building for more people. The building in the center should hold up to 30 people. For those who like to enjoy the nice cool weather and breeze of the wind might choose the “Bale Bengong”.

The signature dish in this restaurant is Tilapia Fish, which is known as Nila Fish in local language. It is cooked with Kedisan sauce, created by the owner of the restaurant. The sauce is based on coconut oil, mixed with local spice and chilly. Even though mixed with chilly, the sauce is not so hot in your mouth. Other menu, which should complement the fish is Plecing Kangkung, another spicy dishes of water spinach mixed with chilly and peanut. We also ordered fried duck for our lunch.

Finish with your lunch? Order a cup of Balinese coffee, and sit on the chair, facing the huge lake and the mountain range. You might have few minutes of nap here.

The restaurant also provides water sport facility for you to enjoy, such as jet ski and banana boat.

Now, you love the place, and want to stay overnight, either to catch the beautiful sunrise, to wander to the neighboring villages, or maybe climb the Mount Batur? The restaurant provides 2 bungalows for visitors who would like to spend the night. The bungalows are located right next to the lake with nice view.

Among the neighboring villages, you might be interested to visit Trunyan. This village has a unique custom, in which that the corpse of the dead is not buried, but instead placed below a huge tree near the village. The corpse however, does not spread bad smell. It is said that the tree absorb all the smell. To reach the cemetery, you will need a boat, either from the nearby dock, or you can talk to the restaurant owner to use their boat

Pulaki Temple

2008-11-23T23:03:00.000-08:00

Pulaki Temple or Pura Pulaki is a Hindu shrine located in the hill bank and in front of the beautiful beach in north part of Bali. It is one of the biggest Hindu temples in Bali situated in the coastal side west part of Singaraja town or 1 hour drive to the west from the town. This temple is set on the flat land with stone hill bank as a back drop meanwhile the blue ocean is just in front of the temple.
Pura Agung Pulaki, a large, dramatic temple only 25 meters from the sea, is located 30 km of Seririt (48 km west of Singaraja) near the grape-growing village of Banyupoh. This important temple commemorates the arrival of the Javanese saint-priest Nirartha to Bali in the early 16th century.

Pulaki Temple is a famous temple among the Hindu people in Bali located in Singaraja regency, north part of Bali.
There are the group of monkeys dwell the hill forest around the temple and it usually standing around the temple in the day time. The beautiful beach with black sand and calm seawater is one of the fascinations to visitor to come to this temple. We can find the beautiful hill bank and beaches along the coastal road.
Cliffs tower behind the temple surrounded by jungle and overrun by hordes of simians. Considered sacred, the macaques are well fed by pilgrims. The monkeys on the hills range have existed before the arrival of Danghyang Nirartha. It is said that when he entered the forest of Pulaki he was escorted by those monkey troops. As his respect to those monkeys Danghyang Nirartha then established the Pulaki Temple and the entire monkeys there came to be its guardian.

The Pulaki temple is flanked by several temples which surround the Pulaki Temple as the center of the complex that is called “Pesanakan”, the surrounding temples are: Pemuteran Temple located 1 km to the west popular for its hot spring, Kerta Kawat Temple located 2 km to the southeast, and Pabean Temple 400 meters to the northeast.

Legend has it great village exist here, invisible for its temple. It said when Nirartha lived in Gelgel, he was forced to hide his daughter lest she abducted by the king. He finally brought her to this remote place, rendering it invisible to keep her safe. To this day, the people who occupy the visible village is known as gamang and are said to wonder the countryside.

Black stone gate will greet the pilgrims and visitors to this temple; this gate was built in 1983 and heralded with a great ceremony that need holy water from various places range from east Java in the west to Lombok in the east. As any other temple in Bali, Pura Pulaki is divided into three courtyards, Jaba, outer courtyard, jaba tengah, middle courtyard and jeroan, main courtyard. Not just the gate, the shrines and the ornaments of this sacred temple are also dominated by black color.

Pura Taman Ayun

2008-11-12T00:14:00.000-08:00

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During their trip to the amazing island of Bali, the tourists would find a number of places for Sightseeing in Bali in Indonesia. Pura Taman Ayun occupies a prominent place among the Bali Tourist Attractions. And if you are confused that how to go about traveling the whole of Bali then you can simply enquire at the Bali Tourist Information Center for detailed information on the area. Also Bali Travel Guide provides you with detailed information on the exotic island of Bali.

In the town of Mengwi (see map) is the great royal temple of Pura Taman Ayun. Built in the 17th century, the temple served as the family temple of the Mengwi dynasty, whose kingdom survived until the late 1800s. The temple is famous for its exquisite wooden merus, or pagoda-like shrines.

Visit the Pura Taman Ayun or the 'Garden Temple in the Water' as it is better known as is one of the six royal temples on Bali. This magnificent compound of Pura Taman Ayun in Bali is positioned on an island in a river. The innermost temple is an addition that is surrounded by a moat. A large fountain basin is erected beyond a split gate (candi bentar); in front of the entrance to the inner temple. The fountain basin is devoted to the rulers of the underworld. The innermost courtyard that can be entered through a covered gate (candi korung), comprises of 27 buildings of varying size and function. The temple is popular among the tourists for its exquisite wooden merus, or the pagoda-like shrines.

The importance of the temple can be judged not only from the fact that the place includes divinities but also from the range of devotess who visit the temple during the time of festivals. At the far end in the right hand corner there is an eleven-tiered meru which is dedicated to the rice goddess Dewi Sri. On the left side is placed the third bale and which is believed to be the domicile of numerous different gods.

The complex of Pura Taman Ayun was built in the year 1637, during the reign of Raja Gusti Agung Anom. But it was considerably enlarged and given its present form in the year 1937. The tourist site is open 24 hours a day for the tourists to visit anytime of the day. The tourists can easily locate Pura Taman Ayun on the main road as one move to the east in Mengwi Village, Badung Regency. It is also considered as one of the most significant temples on the island of Bali.

Medewi Beach

2008-11-03T00:06:00.000-08:00

Mountainous terrain’s, kilometer’s of elegantly man made terraced rice paddies and superb endless un – crowded beaches is what you will discover when you arrive in West Bali.

Medewi Beach West Bali is step back in time to how Bali once was. A sleepy traditional fishing village, away from the discos and the hectic traffic and over crowded surf spots of the southern areas of Bali.

The area around medewi lefts is great, the locals are friendly and the vibe is very good. Dont forget the booties and watch for urchins. The right hander down the beach about 300m is worth the walk and easy to get in and out over sand compared to the rocks at medewi lefts. This place is great..

The wet season is generally best for Medewi. Lighter winds. Balian river mouth and a few other rock ledges are good options on the smaller days. Great time to go to Medewi in October mate

Dreamland Beach - One of the most beautiful beaches on the bali island

2008-11-02T23:55:00.000-08:00

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Dreamland Beach is a beach located on the Bukit peninsula, on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

The beach provides basic accommodation and cafes for surfers and day trippers. One of the most beautiful beaches on the island, it is also renowned for its dangerous shorebreak.

Dreamland beach is similar in nature to the other beaches in Bukit Peninsula, but it is popular not only with the surfers, also with the beach lovers. It easy access combined with the presence of warungs serving BBQ seasfood and cold cold beer make it attractive to anyone who just wants to get away from the hustle of Kuta life.

Dreamland is located in the Pecatu countryside around 20 minutes from the Ngurah Rai Airport. Park in the lot at the top of the hill and walk down.

The area has a beautiful beach and panorama, with the high wave reaching 4 meters makes this place become a favorite place for surfers and boogie boards.

The wave is hollow, fasts, and powerful and the quality is standard with reef's (coral, sharp rocks with sand) bottom, can only be safely explore by the experienced surfer. During the normal day, it will be few people do the surf, but at the weekend this place is crowded.

The sparkling blue wave breaks right on the shore so be careful or you'll be eating sand (and watch out for the rock on the left a couple of meters off shore!).
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Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

2008-10-24T23:15:00.000-07:00

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Situated on a limestone escarpment overlooking the South Bali tourist region, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park shocases the art and culture of the Island of the Gods amid dramatic natural backdrops and breathtaking panoramic vistas. Located fiften minutes from the international airport and less than an hour from most major hotels and resorts, GWK is one of the island's premier venues for artistic performances, exhibitions, and conferences as well as for sightseeing and relaxation.

MODERN RENDERINGS OF ANCIENT TRADITION
Dominating the park is Wisnu, a bust of a Hindu deity constructed from giants slabs of copper and brass. Representing the divine force responsible for the protection of the universe, the 22 meter Wisnu figure is a modern rendering of an ancient cultural tradition. The companion piece, Garuda, represent the giant bird which transports Wisnu, a symbol of both freedom and selfless devotion.

The two 25-meter natural limestone pillars comprising the Gapura Batu, at the entrance gate to the complex, are carved with images taken from the Ramayana, the Mythical cycle of stories forming the dramatic basis of most Balinese art forms. The base-relief carving on the gate depict scenes from the Wayang, the shadow puppet theatre unique to Bali and neighbouring Java.

A PLACE OF SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE
Adjacent to Wisnu figure is the Pahrayangan Somaka Giri, a sacred spring from which flows water containing a rich mixture of ninerals. As the existence of the spring in these arid limestone hills has no scientific explanation, it has become a place of pilgrimage and meditation. The water is believed to cure disease, and is widely used by local conjurers in ritual to invoke rain in order to ensure good crops.

AVENUE FOR EVERY OCCASION
With little rainfall and open to fresh tropical breezes, GWK facilities are ideal for all types of outdoor events. The first-class acoustic environment of the 800-seat Amphitheatre is a peerless venue for intimate cultural performances. Enclosed by enormous limestone pillars with the Wisnu figure as a backdrop, the dramatic Lotus Pond area has a capacity for 7500 persons. Like the ceremonial boulevard of a Balinese village, the Street Theatre is suitable for processions, fashion shows, and other mobile performances. The most intimate space, the Plaza Kura Kura, can hold200 people. In additional to the open public spaces, the Exhibition Gallery provides 200 square meters of covered area as well as ten square meters of internal open courtyard.

BALI BIRD PARK

2008-10-24T01:03:00.000-07:00

BALI BIRD PARK
- Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir
Singapadu, Batubulan - Gianyar - Bali

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Berlokasi di Singapadu, Gianyar, Bali Bird Park (Taman Burung Bali) merupakan salah satu tempat wisata favorit khususnya bagi keluarga dan anak-anak.

Kawasan Taman Burung ini terkenal akan koleksi burungnya yang langka dan merupakan ikon Bali, Jalak Bali (Starling).

Jumlah pengunjung taman burung yang memiliki koleksi sekitar 1.000 satwa jenis unggas dari 250 spesies itu normal berkisar 200-250 orang, sementara selama libur panjang akhir pekan ini melonjak berkisar 400-500 wisatawan per hari.

Pengunjung taman burung berasal dari berbagai negara, pengunjung wisatawan asal Rusia mencapai 30% dan wisatawan asing lainnya dari berbagai negara seperti kawasan Eropa, Asia dan Australia sekitar 40%.

Dibuka pertama kali pada bulan Oktober 1995, taman burung itu terus dikembangkan dan ditambah koleksinya. Tak kurang dari 1.000 ekor burung dari 250 spesies unggas terdapat di situ. Wisatawan bukan hanya bisa menikmati pesona burung-burung yang ada, melainkan dapat pula melihat pengembangbiakan burung sejak dari telur sampai menetas, saat-saat burung diberi makan, bahkan berfoto bersama sejumlah burung eksotis di tempat itu. Taman burung itu juga dilengkapi dengan restoran, kafe, dan toko yang menjual berbagai cenderamata yang berkaitan dengan burung.

Harga:
WNI dan Pemegang KITAS
Harga : Rp. 80.000/orang

WNA:
Harga : USD 25/orang

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Find yourself at the Bali Bird Park to witness the largest and finest collection of Indonesian birds in the world plus fantastic birds from Africa & South America.

Encompassing two hectares of botanical landscape, the park provides sanctuary to almost 1000 birds of 250 different species.

The park accommodates an amazing display of flora with more then 2000 tropical plants including 50 varieties of palms alone and attracting numerous butterflies.

Incorporating a breeding, research and veterinary facility within the complex, the park has a high success rate in the captive reproduction of exotic birds such as the Bird. of Paradise and Hornbill.
The park is divided into regions that recreate the natural habitats of our birds, complete with indigenous plant life and traditional artefacts for authenticity.

Experience the original Jungle birds of Bali and encounter the world's rarest bird, the Bali Starling.

Discover the exotic birds of Papua and one of the most comprehensive collections of Bird of Paradise in the whole world.

Travel to Far East Indonesia, home to an amazing array of birds as well as the extraordinary Komodo Dragon, a giant carnivorous lizard which is a direct descendant of the dinosaur and rarely seen in captivity.

See the fantastic Javan Hawk and Serpent Eagles - & listen to the sweet sounds of Java's song birds echoing through the foliage.

Visit the deep jungle and misty mountain ranges of Sumatra for rare and strange endemic birds.

Venture to other tropical continents to view our collection of South American exotics such as the Scarlet Macaw and Toucan, witness the Congo Grey Parrot and other birds of the African Savannah.

See Cassowaries, Cranes, Storks & Pelicans and many more birds as they wander freely living and breeding uninhibited throughout the park.

Stroll within the boundaries of our giant walk-through aviaries that replicate the natural eco-systems of the Bali Jungle and Papuan Rainforest.

Pathways and bridges are carved through the dense foliage where only filtered sunlight manages to penetrate the canopy of greenery overhead.

Several vantage points have been strategically positioned to catch glimpses of free flying birds as they follow their survival instincts of foraging for food, nesting and mating.

These protected enclosures safeguard rare species from outside predators, whilst still exposing them to the various aspects of living in the wild.

Within 2 hectare of Balinese landscape and a free range birds, Bali Bird Park is a popular place for :

* arranged a special program for family gatherings
* corporate program
* group arrangements
* student group special education
* other creative competition such as photo shooting
* painting
* drawing or
*annual gathering

Bali Bird Park plays a key role in protecting and conserving Indonesia’s endangered wildlife.
The Park have successfully bred many species, including the rare Pesquet’s Parrot and numerous Bali Starlings. Bali Bird Park accommodate more than 40 species of protected Indonesian birds in the park, a growing number of which are now breeding successfully under the care of our staff.

The staff are proud of their new additions some of which can be seen in their incubators through the observation windows of the laboratory & nursery building.

Bali Bird Park - Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir
Singapadu, Batubulan - Gianyar - Bali

FORTUIN Cafe , Jimbaran

2008-10-20T01:14:00.000-07:00

Bali is one of the world’s heritages, well known for its unique art and culture. Now Jimbaran Bay Kedonganan Beach, southern part of Bali, with its white sandy beach, wonderful sunset and tasteful seafood enhance the uniqueness of Bali.

Its easy access to and from the high way, highlighted by its superb sunset cocktail and seafood dinner, Jimbaran Bay Kedonganan Beach becomes a must while in Bali.

FORTUIN Cafe , operating since 2001, is located at the Jimbaran Bay Kedonganan Beach. A 4 months renovation program was alreadycompleted, and now it has new look, design, and interior. Most important is that the service is up to the international standard and yet with Bali hospitality and local nuance.

FORTUIN Cafe also serve Special or Romantic Sunset Dinner Party for Birth Day,Company Gathering, Other Occasions and Wedding Reception.

Ride the local outrigger, toast to the sunset and then enjoy your tasteful seafood dinner, grilled, fried, steamed or at your choice at FORTUIN Cafe, The Chosen, at Jimbaran Bay / Kedonganan Beach. Its becomes an unforgettable time in Bali.

Name : FORTUIN CAFE
Address : Jl. Pantai Kedonganan/Jimbaran Bay, Kuta-Bali

book to : 0812145918309

• Open daily for Lunch and Dinner : 11am – 11pm
Sunset dinner are most popular between 18.00 – 19.00 hours
• Seat availability up to 300 seats
• Indoor : 100 seats
• Outdoor : 200 seats
• Provides complimentary transfers :
• Kuta, Legian, Seminyak.
• Denpasar City, Sanur, Nusa Dua.
• Languages: Indonesian, English, Japanese.
• Entertainment: Acoustic quintet each evening start sunset time.
• Ice cube and mineral water : with standard sanitation and hygiene.
• Bar : select your favorite wines and spirits
• Toast to the sunset before enjoying your seafood dinner
• Champagne in large quantity :
Available on request, one day advance notice is appreciated.
• For newly wed couple : we serve romantic dinner and dinner party.
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• Credit card accepted : VISA, MASTER, JCB, BCA Card.

Menu
FISH :
. Red and White Snapper
. Garoupa
. Live Garaupa
. Live Baramundi
. King Fish
. Barracuda
. Tuna
Serving suggestions : Traditional flame grilled / Steamed with union, garlic, mild chili

SQUID :
Serving suggestions :
. Traditional flame grilled or chili sauce / saus sambal
. Sweet and sour sauce / saus asam manis
. Black paper sauce / saus lada hitam
. Fried in batter / goreng tepung

PRAWNS:
. Medium prawn
. Medium prawn – Live
. King prawn
Serving suggestions :
. Traditional flame grilled Or Chili sauce / Saus sambal
. Sweet and sour sauce / saus asam manis
. Black paper sauce / saus lada hitam
. Oyster sauce / saus tiram

CRAB:
Live and Fresh Crab
Serving suggestions:
. Traditional flame grilled/ Boiled/ Steamed. Or Chili sauce / sauce sambal
. Sweet sour sauce / saus asam manis
. Black paper sauce / saus lada hitam
. Oyster sauce / saus tiram

LOBSTER :
Live and Fresh Lobster
Serving suggestions:
. Traditional flame grilled Or Chili sauce / saus sambal
. Lobster head soup / soup kepala lobster

MUSSEL :
Serving suggestions :
. Traditional flme grilled

NON SEAFOOD OPTIONS:
. Grilled and fried chicken
. Fried rice / Nasi ngoreng
. Steamed vegetable / Cap cay
. Bowl of chips / Kentang goreng

Nusa Lembongan Island

2008-09-30T20:36:00.000-07:00

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Nusa Lembongan is the perfect location for a holiday hideaway, with few visitors and pristine unspoilt beaches,
Nusa Lembongan (Nusa = Island) is one of three neighbouring islands of Bali, approximately 12 miles from south east Bali and 20 miles from Lombok. The other two (2) islands are Nusa Penida being the bigger and Nusa Ceningan being the smaller.
Nusa Lembongan is the most popular of the 3 islands across the Badung Strait (the others being Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida). The island is popular with surfers for the 3 breaks (Playgrounds, Shipwrecks and Lacerations), day cruise people and overnight tourists. Nusa Lembongan is only 4km long and no wider than 3km wide and takes 3-4 hours to walk around. There are motorbikes for hire in Jungkutbatu. The reefs are enjoyed also by scuba divers and the snorkeling is awesome.
Nusa Lembongan has several thousand locals, engaged in seaweed farming activities as well as serving tourist needs. Similarities to the Bukit Peninsula create a quiet environment, ideal for relaxation.

Nusa Lembongan is a pristine tropical island, its highest point is 50 meters above sea level. Lembongan has an average rainfall of approximately 1000 mm per year. Little temperature variation from 30 degrees Celsius occurs between the only two seasons this island experiences being the wet and the dry. The wet season is from December to February and the dry is from March to November. As it has only three months of rainfall, this island is dry for the remainder of the year. Little cultivation occurs, as almost 2/3 of the island is infertile. Seeding is normally done on the wet season and only corn, cassava and peanuts are farmed. Also found on the island are cashew nuts, mangoes and coconut. Fresh water is limited and most of the supply is derived from wells up to 60 meters deep.

Nusa Lembongan is located on the Wallace line. Sir Alfred Wallace, a historic naturalist who conducted extensive studies of this area, determined the Wallace line. The Wallace line is still recognised as a biological division between Asia and Australia/Pacific. Many species of bird, animal and flora indigenous to Australia are not found West of this line, as the flora and fauna on the west ‘Asian’ side are not found to the east of this line. The ocean currents that funnel their way between these islands are rich in macrobiotic life that support abundant coral and fish life in shallow waters surrounding these islands.

•Getting to Nusa Lembongan:
Public boats from Sanur beach, leaving daily at 8am and 10am (90 minute one-way, 35,000rp). Coming back the boats leave at 7.30am from Jungutbatu.

Perama does a shuttle from Sanur, leaving at 10.30am and returning at 8.30am, for 50,000rp. It is possible to charter a private boat for 300,000rp. For people staying in Kuta, Perama has an office about 50 meters before the bottom end of Jl. Legian. Pop in and ask about their latest schedules and rates.

Several luxury boat lines do day trips to Nusa Lembongan, dropping people of on the beach, giving them a bbq, snorkeling and then back to Benoa harbor. Companies such as Bali Hai have their own accommodation (Tide Huts) which can be booked in a package with the cruise.

The main cruise operators serving Nusa Lembongan are:

Bali Hai
0361)720331

Bounty
(0361)726666

Island Explorer
(0361)728088

Lembongan Island Cruise
(0361)271212

Quicksilver
(0361)729564

Sail Sensations
(0361)725864

Waka Louka
(0361)723629

Call around for the latest deals and specials.

•Accommodation on Nusa Lembongan
Budget accommodation can be found at Jungutbatu, while more luxurious accommodation is located at Mushroom Bay.

•Post & Money on Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan has no post office but Perama can handle your mail as long as you have stamps. Most places rely on the 3pm-8am locally generated electricity, with high-end places having their own generators. It is advisable to bring plenty of rupiah with you. Perama and Bank Pembangunan Daerah Bali can change currency and travelers checks, though the rates are not so good.

•Medical services on Nusa Lembongan
A local doctor in Jungutbatu will charge you 300,000rp for a consultation. There is a small nurse’s clinic in Jungutbatu also which is cheaper.

•Gear rental on Nusa Lembongan
There should be no shortage of places offering snorkeling, surfing and cycling gear. Negotiate if you want a good price You might try Ketut’s Bungalows and expect to pay something like 35,000rp for a bicycle per day, 30,000-40,000rp for snorkeling gear per day and 40,000rp per hour for motorbikes.

•Snorkeling & Diving on Nusa Lembongan
World Diving located on Jungutbatu Beach at Pondok Baruna, can do PADI courses and pleasure dives. Contact the website for current prices and deals. You will also find other operators in Jungutbatu Beach. You can join a diving trip with World Diving, if you just want to snorkel, for a fee. This is a smart idea as you have the security of the boat. Other boat operators might charge 40,000rp - 60,000rp per hour. Jungutbatu Beach has good spots for snorkeling off of the beach.

•Telephone & internet access on Nusa Lembongan
There is a wartel (phone office) that also has internet located at Mainski Inn. Bunga Bungalows also has internet access. Connection speeds for Nusa Lembongan are likely to be awful, given the speeds back on the mainland for anywhere outside of Kuta / Seminyak / Ubud.

•Food & Drink on Nusa Lembongan
Most hotel / guest houses have some kind of restaurant attached. The cheaper the accommodation, the cheaper the food. Plenty of options and Jungutbatu is where you’ll find the deals.

Tanah Lot - Land in the Middle of the Sea

2008-09-28T00:28:00.000-07:00

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Tanah Lot is a famous rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home of a famous pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot and a popular picture motiv for tourists.

Tanah Lotis located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency.
It is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south.

Tanah Lot means "Land in the Middle of the sea" in Balinese language. The temple sits on a huge offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.

Tanah Lot is said to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. The story goes that during his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.

The Tanah Lot temple was then built and has been an important part of Balinese mythological history for centuries. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. It was said that each of the sea temples was to be within eyesight of the next so that they formed a chain along the south-western coast.

At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. There is said to be one giant snake which also protects the temple. It is believed that this snake was created from Nirartha’s scarf when he established the island.
The temple Pura Tanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods.
Tanah Lot has a long history in the world of tourism.The temple itself is built on a small promontory which is only accessible at low tide.During high water the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape.

Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash into the rocks. It is advisable to avoid the tourist crush here as it can be severe.

Accomodation
Le Meridien Nirwana Bali Golf & Spa Resort is located in Tanah Lot - Bali, within easy traveling distance from some of Bali's best known places of interest such as Ubud - a flourishing artist colony, the sacred Sangeh Monkey Forest, Mengwi Temple, Lake Brattan as well as many of Bali's most scenic forest drives.

Set within the 100-hectare, Le Meridien Nirwana Bali Golf & Spa Resort, Tanah Lot - Bali, offers the Resort guests an exhilarating feeling of spaciousness and an affinity with the natural surroundings of rice terraces, lushly landscaped gardens and pools.

The showpiece of the Le Meridien Nirwana Bali Golf & Spa Resort is the beautifully designed and luxuriously appointed 278-rooms the Resort, which opened on November 14th, 1997.

Ideal for romantic getaways, family retreats or peaceful hideaways, Le Meridien Bali Resort offer interconnectng rooms and suites as well as our luxurious one or two bedroom villas, complete with private plunge pools, outdoor showers, personal butler service and private outdoor living pavillion and Balinese garden.

To sleep, perchance to dream in the cool Balinese elegance of marble and wood which characterises the luxurious accomodation at the Le Meridien Nirwana Bali Golf & Spa Resort, will delight.

Spacious deluxe rooms and executive suites at the Le Meridien Nirwana Bali Golf & Spa Resort, offer tasteful repose with connecting en-suite bathroom, each with its own private balcony over-looking the tropical gardens and out onto the Indian Ocean.

Nyepi - a day to make and keep the balance of nature.

2008-09-25T18:23:00.000-07:00

Westerners open the New Year in revelry, however, in contrast, the Balinese open their New Year in silence. This is called Nyepi Day, the Balinese day of Silence, which falls on the day following the dark moon of the spring equinox, and opens a new year of the Saka Hindu era which began in 78 A.D.Nyepi is a day to make and keep the balance of nature.

Balinese use many different calendar systems. They have adopted the Gregorian calendar for business and government purposes. But for the endless procession of holy days, temple anniversaries, celebrations, sacred dances, building houses, wedding ceremonies, death and cremation processes and other activities that define Balinese life, they have two calendar systems. The first is the Pawukon (from the word Wuku which means week) and Sasih (which is means month. One is Pawukon system, a 210-day cycle that divided into ten separate week system. The other one is Saka Calendar, a lunar calendar that originally from South India and brought to Indonesia around 465 AD. One Saka year has 12 month and each month ends on a new moon. The Saka Year is 78 years behind the Gregorian calendar. The calendar begins on the first day of the 10th lunar month or ends on the new moon of 9th month. It usually falls on March or April on Gregorian Calendar. To mark the New Saka Year, Balinese celebrates a Nyepi Day.

The main purpose of the Nyepi Day ceremonies is to pray to the God (Hyang Widhi Wasa), wish that HE to clean the universe (bhuwana agung) as well as the 'universe" within men (bhuwana alit). Based on the history of its birth of Saka Year, Nyepi Day also means to be a momentum to increase genuine solidarity and tolerance between people, accept the differences and similarity as natural factor of life and put them in a balance proportion so they can be in a positive side of life. We do not to fight each other because our differences.

The lead upto Nyepi day is as follows:

* Melasti or Mekiyis or Melis (three days before Nyepi)
Melasti is meant to clean the pratima or arca or pralingga (statue), with symbols that help to concentrate the mind in order to become closer to God. The ceremony is aimed to clean all nature and its content, and also to take the Amerta (the source for eternal life) from the ocean or other water resources (ie lake, river, etc). Three days before Nyepi, all the effigies of the Gods from all the village temples are taken to the river in long and colourful ceremonies. There, they have are bathed by the Neptune of the Balinese Lord, the God Baruna, before being taken back home to their shrines.
* Tawur Kesanga (the day before Nyepi)
Exactly one day before Nyepi, all villages in Bali hold a large exorcism ceremony at the main village cross road, the meeting place of demons. They usually make Ogoh-ogoh (the fantastic monsters or evil spirits or the Butha Kala made of bamboo) for carnival purposes. The Ogoh-ogoh monsters symbolize the evil spirits surrounding our environment which have to be got rid of from our lives . The carnivals themselves are held all over Bali following sunset. Bleganjur, a Balinese gamelan music accompanies the procession. Some are giants taken from classical Balinese lore. All have fangs, bulging eyes and scary hair and are illuminated by torches.The procession is usually organised by the Seka Teruna, the youth organisation of Banjar. When Ogoh-ogoh is being played by the Seka Teruna, everyone enjoys the carnival. In order to make a harmonic relation between human being and God, human and human, and human and their environments, Tawur Kesanga is performed in every level of society, from the people's house. In the evening, the Hindus celebrating Ngerupuk, start making noises and light burning torches and set fire to the Ogoh-ogoh in order to get the Bhuta Kala, evil spirits, out of our lives.
* Nyepi
On Nyepi day itself, every street is quiet - there are nobody doing their normal daily activities. There is usually Pecalangs (traditional Balinese security man) who controls and checks for street security. Pecalang wear a black uniform and a Udeng or Destar (a Balinese traditional "hat" that is usually used in ceremony). The Pecalangs main task is not only to control the security of the street but also to stop any activities that disturb Nyepi. No traffic is allowed, not only cars but also people, who have to stay in their own houses. Light is kept to a minimum or not at all, the radio or TV is turned down and, of course, no one works. Even love making, this ultimate activity of all leisure times, is not supposed to take place, nor even attempted. The whole day is simply filled with the barking of a few dogs, the shrill of insect and is a simple long quiet day in the calendar of this otherwise hectic island. On Nyepi the world expected to be clean and everything starts anew, with Man showing his symbolic control over himself and the "force" of the World, hence the mandatory religious control.

* Ngembak Geni (the day after Nyepi)
Ngembak is the day when Catur Berata Penyepian is over and Hindus societies usually visit to forgive each other and doing the Dharma Canthi. Dharma Canthi are activities of reading Sloka, Kekidung, Kekawin, etc.(ancient scripts containing songs and lyrics).

From the religious and philosophy point of view, Nyepi is meant to be a day of self introspection to decide on values, eg humanity, love, patience, kindness, etc., that should kept forever. Balinese Hindus have many kind of celebrations (some sacred days) but Nyepi is, perhaps the most important of the island's religious days and the prohibitions are taken seriously, particularly in villages outside of Bali's southern tourist belt. Hotels are exempt from Nyepi's rigorous practices but streets outside will be closed to both pedestrians and vehicles (except for airport shuttles or emergency vehicles) and village wardens (Pecalang) will be posted to keep people off the beach. So wherever you happen to be staying on Nyepi Day in Bali, this will be a good day to spend indoors. Indeed Nyepi day has made Bali a unique island.

Practical Info for visitors
To witness the Melasti procession, it is best to be around the beach either in Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Sanur and others. Ask people at your hotel which part of the beach that usually use for the Melasti near by your hotel and when they usually held the procession. If you happen already on the road and see people dress in white and yellow on a parade, just follow them. Please dress properly with sarong, sash and shirt. Should you are on the beach sunbathing with your bikini and the procession pass by you please kindly change your bikini with proper cloth or stay away for a while. It is just too much contrast, you with your bikini sunbathing, and one meter away Balinese with traditional cloth perform a serious religious ceremony.

Most likely each village will make at least one Ogoh-ogoh, the giant doll, and this particular thing will amazed you a lot. Do drive around in the morning of the day before Nyepi when the Ogoh-Ogoh will usually placed side of the road. It is a great picture time for the scary face of the Ogoh-Ogoh. The actual procession of the Ogoh-Ogoh will be held around sunset so make sure you come back with your vehicle before that if you do not want to get stuck behind the procession. It is wiser and easier to witness the procession near by your hotel by foot. In some main town like Sanur, Kuta, Denpasar, Ubud and others, there are contest for the best Ogoh-Ogoh. .

Should you be in Bali or first arrive in Bali on the juncture of Nyepi Day, you must take the subsequent orders into account:
The silence begins at 5 a.m. of March 21st and the next 24 hours.The airport will be totally closed on March 21st, so there will be neither arrival nor departure in the airport on that day. All connecting airports around the globe have been informed about it in advance. If you take surface trip, you should not plan your arrival in Bali on March 21st, there is no activity in the bus terminal and most importantly there will be no traffic on that day in the whole Bali Island.

You should stay inside your house/hotel. Do not go out of the house/hotel. Should you need food or anything to buy, do it on the previous day because on Nyepi Day all shops do not open. Since all activities throughout the island are paused during the Nyepi Day, put your plan before or ahead. Should you want to make a light or play the music, keep it minimum, no light and sounds are allowed.Don't make any noise while you are at home/hotel.

There will be local officer on duty to ensure everybody including visitors obey the prohibitions. Some exceptional are made only for hospital, emergency situation and family with very young babies. If you experience any emergency situation please report to the hotel staff or manager on duty to obtain proper permission.

Tumpek Kandang - Animal Walfare

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Tumpek Kandang, also called Tumpek Andang, falls on Saturday of Uye, the 22nd week of the pawukon cycle. The name Tumpek Kandang is derived from two words, “Tumpek” that means Saturday that coincide with Kliwon (name of a day based on Pancawara*) and “Kandang” refers to Balinese word for pen, symbolizing the domesticated animals that Balinese Hindu highly honor. They include cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, dogs and birds.

Tumpek Kandang is dedicated to Sang Hyang Rare Angon, the god of all cattle and livestock. On this day Balinese show their appreciation and thankfulness to all domesticated animals that help them in everyday life.

On this holiday day, domesticated animals in Bali receive a great attention; the cows are washed in the river and dressed-up like human beings, with special cone-shaped spiral of coconut leaf placed on their horns. The pigs are decorated, with their bellies wrapped with a white or yellow cloth. The domesticated animals are fed with the best food.

A special offering is made for Sang Hyang Rare Angon, the god of all cattle and livestock, prayer is offered to the God for the welfare of the domesticated these animals. Holy water and rice are sprinkled to the head of these animals at the end of the ceremony.

This ritual certainly not an animal worship ritual, The Balinese consider the animal as a friend of life and fellow brother created by God as a living creature. Human life is much assisted by animals, especially in satisfying the needs of food, the labor force, religious ceremony and economy. For the sake of preservation and prosperity of such animals, the Balinese plead for God as the Greatest Source.

Tumpek Kandang has more meaning on the showing of evidence that Balinese is a community that is aware of animal welfare. This means, there is an awareness of owing “merits” to the animals, since such creatures are the preserver of the equilibrium of the ecosystem. Without animals on earth, the life cycle does not work, and even interrupts.
Tumpek Kandang, sometimes called Tumpek Andang, falls five weeks later on Saturday of Uye, the 22d week of the Pawukon cycle. The name comes from kandang, the Balinese word for the household animal pen, because this is the day to honour domestic animals, especially cows and pigs, which are highly valued by the Balinese.
The cows are washed, kambens are thrown over their backs and special cone-shaped spirals of coconut leaf are placed on their horns. The pigs are usually just decorated by wrapping a white cloth about their bellies. The animals are given special foods, prayers are offered, and they are sprinkled with rice and holy water.

Bangli Regency and It's Tourism Object

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Bangli Regency is located precisely in the central part of Bali province, is one of the eight regencies in Bali that has no coastal areas. Its neighbouring regions are the Regional Government of Buleleng in the North, Klukung and Karangasem in the East, Gianyar and Klukung in the South, whereas Badung and Gianyar in the West.
In this northen part located Kintamani a renowm tourism resort all over the world with Mount and lake Batur. In the southern part of this regions stretches a broad plain which laying about 100 meters above sea level most of them are rice fields.
Bangli Regency has land areas of 520,81 square kilometers, administratively consisted of 187 community group (banjar), 69 administrative / traditional villages and 4 districts namely : Bangli, Susut, Tembuku and Kintamani.
Bangli Has tropical climate so that it has two different seasons namely wet season last from Oktober till April and dry season from April to Oktober. The temperatures is 28oC. rainfall average between 1500mm3 up to 3000mm3 and the thickest can be seen in the western part of this region. The average humidity is 79%. From December to February the wind blows from west to east while from June to August it blows from east to southeast.
The population mainly life is on agriculture with rice as a staple food. The other crops are sosonut, bean, cassava, coffe, tropical fruit such as oranges, mangos, salak, durian, bananas and many others. Almost 95% of the population are Hindu, is to reach peace and harmony of life guided by the Wedas as Holy Scraptures.

ACCESS TO BANGLI

There are four ways to get to Bangli :

I.From West Side (from Badung Regency)
There are also two ways to get there from this route.
-Firstly, trough Denpasar – Kintamani, passing Batubulan station, Celuk, Sukawati, Ubud, goa Gajah, Tampak Siring and Kayuambua is the first village we come to Bangli Regency.
-Secondly. Trough Denpasar – Bangli route, passing batubulan, Sukawati, gianyar, Guliang, Taman Bali and arrive in town of Bangli. Many public transportation ply trough this route, start from Batubulan station (Gianyar Regency) and take about 1 hour drive.

II.From Nothern Side (From Buleleng Regency).
There are many public transport ply this route, start from Kampung Tinggi Bus Station Singaraja through Kintamani.

III.From Eastern Side (from Karangasem Regency).
There are also two ways to get to Bangli Regency
-Firstly, from Besakih to Menanga village and arrive at Suter Village. In the northern side of this villageone can enjoy beautiful view of Mount and Lake Batur.
-Secondly, from Besakih trough Rendang Village and arrived at Bangbang village. Place of interest worth visiting here are a cape and Puser Jagat Temple with 15th century statues.

IV.From Southern Side (from Gianyar and Klungkung Regency).
Passing Sidan village and arrive at bunutin, the first village we come to Bangli Regency. Public transports are very easy to get and they ply from early in the morning till evening.

There is however,alternative route how to get to Bangli that is from Bitra Village to the north we will arrive at Kayuambua and trought a head to the north we will arrive at Kintamani, at Kayuambua take the southern road that lead to Bangli.

Interesting Places

Batur Temple

Batur temple or commonly called Ulun Danu Temple is situated at 900 meters above sea level of Kalanganyar, Batur village, Kintamani District on the eastern side of the main road leading to Denpasar or Singaraja Via Bangli.

The temple faced west ward where mount Batur and remains of its solidified black laves serve as backdrop and lake Batur stretches far down the slope, enchased the beauty to nature around the temple.

Formerly, before it is in its present location Batur temple is located on the south western slope of mount Batur.

Since the devastating eruption in 1917 which destroyed everything, including the temple its self, then initiated by the head of the village along with other prominent figures, they brought the surviving shrines with them and rebuilt Batur temple to the higher place at Kalanganyar on its present location.

The ceremony in this temple is held annually commonly called Ngusaba ke Dasa

In 1927,the people of Batur began rebuilding Pura Ulun Danu, the temple which once lay at the foot of the volcano. It was an ambitious project. The majority of the 285 planned shrines are yet to be completed. At present, the temple is finely and simply designed. Two august gateways, severe in contrast to the elaborate split gates of South Bali, open onto spacious courtyards laid with black gravel.

Rows of meru towers silhouette against the sky in full view of the smoking volcano. The bale gedong, a storehouse of precious relics, contains a bell of solid gold. As the story goes, the bell was presented to the treasury of the temple by a king of Singaraja in atonement for his having insulted the deities. The ritual in this temple is closely linked with the veneration of Lake Batur and supplication for the blessing of irrigation water. The mountain, lakes help regulate the flow of water to he fields find villages through the many natural springs lower down the slopes.

Kehen Temple

Kehen Temple is one of ancients temples in Bali where were housed three old bronze-made manuscripts. This temple is worshipped by the people around of the village. The ceremony takes place on 'Buda Kliwon Shinta' where Ngusaba ceremony is held one in a three years period, which is fall on 'Purnama Kelima' around November This place can be reached by any mode of transports through a well keptashalted road, or a short walk from Sasana Budaya Giri Kusuma Cultural Hall. The word "Kehen is drived from 'Keren"meaning flame. Formerly, it was known as "Hyang Api' Kehen Temple is located on the southern slope of Bangli Hill about 2 kms from the town. It is really an historical temple worth visiting with a long plight of steps pointing down to the south.

Penglipuran Traditional Village
This village can be reached through roads connect¬ing district of Bangli with Kintamani. From Bangli townto the north up to Kubu Village about 5 kilometers, then have a left turn, one will arrive at Penglipuran and will be received with warm welcome by the villagers. The air is fresh because it is located at 700 meters abo ve sea level. From hrstorical point of view, according to the village elders, the words Penglipuran' is drived from the words 'Pengeling Pura'means a holy place for remembering their ancestors. It is reasonable since their ancestors came from Bayung Gede village, still In Kintamani district. Since from Bayung Gede to Penglipuran is quite along distance there fore the people of Penglipuran, established the same temple as the temple In Bayung Gede. We can drow conclusion from this matter that the people of Penglipuran is still remembering their origin. Another opinion stated that Penglipuran'is derived from the word Penglipuran'means 'relaxation'since on the royal period this place was a good spot for resting place.This village has cultural potency which is up to the present time still well preserved in the from of tradi¬tional Balinese buildings; which differentiate this village from others.The population is 743 person, most of them are farmers and just few as civil servants. Dances and handi¬crafts are well developed in this remote village.

Penglipuran Heroes Monument

This monument is located in the Southern part of Penglipuran Village, on an area of 1,5 hectare in Ba¬linese style equipped with Curayudha Building, a court¬yard for a certain activities, and parking area. It was built in 1959 in memory ofRevolution struggle in the Regency of Bali, commanded by Captain Anak Agung Anom Muditha with his 18 troops. The monument was built for remembering Captain Anak Agung Anom Muditha and his troops who are dead in facing NICA (Dutch troops) out during the revolution era.

Penelokan Tourist Resort
Penelokan (look- out point) is situated on the southern part of Batur Tengah village, Kintamani Dis¬trict about 23 kms from the Bangli town or 63 km from Denpasar, capital city of Bali province.The entire Batur area, with its spectacular scenery, belongs to the district of Kintamani in northern Bangli, The Pene%kan ( Look-Out Point ) offers views of Mt. Batur and Lake Batur, highlighting most tourist's visit to Bali. A t about 900 meters abo ve sea level, this vista point is cool and refreshing throughout the year with tem¬peratures a veraging 2-2'C at mid-day and 16'C at night. Pene%kan is just 27 kilometers from Denpasar is well maintained asphalted roads. Many visitors, both Domestic or Foreign, drop over to this resort, breathe the cool and refreshing moun¬tainous air and all at once to enjoy the breath-taking beauty of panoramic view with its solidified black lavas serve as a deaf witness to the 1917 eruption which dev¬astating entire villages sorrounding it. Meanwhile for those who like 'adventuring' could go for hiking up to the peak. The beauty of this caldera or crater really beggars description. Inspite of its beautiful panoramic view, we can also take a look the beauty of lake Batur with its crystal - clear water and mountainous areas serve as the unique graveyard and the Barong Brutuk of Trunyan village - which can't be found anywhere else in Bali.

Kedisan Village

Kedisan village is located on the southem bank of Mount Batur, 7 kms from Penelokan and belongs to Kintamani district or 27 kms on the northern regency of Bangli. An idyllic little village, cool and refreshing air and hospitable people along with other villages such as Batur Buahan, Trunyan, and Songan village is called Bintang Danu village because of their location on the banks of Mount Batur. It has its own dockyard where one can hire a boat to visit the unique village of Trunyan. The cost of around trip-tickets and its schedules have been set by the LLASDP.

Terunyan Villages
The name of Terunyan is derived from the word “Taru” and “Menyan”; the smell of a fragnant tree of incense which grows in that village. The village consider that the tree is very important because the corpses of the dead person are just laid down on the open grave under the tree and left the face open; where as their bodies are simply covered by white clothes and by “ancak saji”. This method of burying corpses is called “Mepasah”.
The village of Terunyan lays on the banl of lake Batur or on the west foot of Abang hill of Kintamani District. It is a village inhabited by the 'Origines' of Bali Aga with its unique cultural aspects. This village is attainable only by boat from Kedisan village, crossing along lake Batur in 30 minutes.

Pengotan Traditional Village

Pengotan Village is another unique village besides the traditional village of Penglipuran. It offers plenty uniqueness, which are different to those owned by Penglipuran. The people have a different socio-life. Their houses are arranged in unique patterns and made of bamboos.
Traditional arts also evolve well here, with arts like BarisJangkang, SarisJojor, Barls Perasi, Bans Perancak, Barls Blongsong, Barls Bajra, Barls Juntal, and Barls Dapdap Dance. The dances are often performed at the village temples. The so-called Perang Papah Is a unique tradition where performers hit each other using the stems of banana leaves . It is performed at Pedunungan Temple on Balinese calendar of Purnama Sasih Kenem (around December).
Mass marriage is another uniqueness owned by the village. In this ritual, many couples are doing their wedding rituals together, which are held at their Penataran Agung Temple. These event is conducted a Sasih Kadasa (around April-October).
The other different tradition worth knowing is the burial ritual. The corpse is carried by two people to the cemetery, running. Arriving at the place, the corpse's cover is unveiled, making It naked. Then It Is rolled down into the hole for burying that has been prepared. Afterward, itis covered, face up-down-ward, overlooking northwestward.

Pancering Jagat Temple
The Temple of Pancering lagat is located at Trunyan village, Kintamani District. The name of the temple is derived from the megalithic statue with 4 meters high, locally known as Arca da Tonta or Ratu Gede Pusering jagat among the common people. The ceremony in this temple takes place on purnamaning sasih kapat around October. On the same occasion the Barong Brutuk dance is performed for commemorating the legendary wedding anniversary between Ratu Sakti Pancering Jagat; the patron guardian of the village and Ratu Ayu Dalem Pingit (Ratu Ayu Dalem Dasar ). This temple is worshipped only by the people of Trunyan.

Eco Tourism Bukit Bangli

Eco Tourism Bukit Bangli is located about 1 Kms from central of Bangli City. It can be reach through the street which connect the Bangli city and Kintamani Tourism object.
This object is developing tourism object because of it beauty, various kinds of flora and fauna from the top of the hill we can enjoy the beautiful, scenery of Bangli City and surrounding.
The place is also good for meditation, tracking and clambing activities the northen side is supported by the Hindu education centre that support the Eco Tourism Bukit Bangli.
Pucak Penulisan Temple

Pucak Penulisan Temple is situated at 1745 meters above sea level about 3 kms from Kintamani, or 30 kms from the capital town of Bangli regency, on the east side of the road leading to Denpasar or Singaraja. Based on the old-Balinese manuscripts, it was told that Bukit Penulisan is also called Bukit Tunggal since its location is separated from the chain of mountains, stretching along from west to east, dividing Bali island into 2 parts, the northern and southern Bali. Around IX century on the peak of this Bukit Penulisan, the temple of Tegeh Koripan was constructed which is commonly called Pura Pucak Penulisan because it is located at the peak of Penulisan Hill. The temple of Puncak Penulisan, beside its location on a hill, composed of several terraces, even up to 11 terraces. These terraces reveal the continuation of the pyramidal from of cultural aspects of the megalithic age. Its is also a complexes respectively called Pura Danu and Pura Taman Danu, located on the third called Pura Ratu Penyarikan, located on the 4th terrace also on the west part of the temple. The 4th complex, Pura Ratu Daha Tua, is located at the west side on the 1611 terrace. The last or the fifth complex is Pura Panarajon situated on the eastside of the peak. This complex is the highest one compared to the four former complexes. Inside of this temple complex, visitors can find stone made statues and are believed to be derived from olden Balinese period as the remains of the megalithic culture.
Bamboo Forest ( Hutan Bambu )

The forest is situated at Kubu V1llage, about 5 Kms from the town and 700 Meters above sea level, just a short walk from Penglipuran Village to the North. A cool and fresh air, also the unique sound of the bamboo whenever they touching each other.

Jatiluwih - See beautiful rice terrace unfolding from the foot of mountain until the coastal side.

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Jatiluwih was recently listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its preservation of traditional Balinese farming techniques.

Jatiluwih is one of places to visit in Bali with the beautiful view as according to its name from Jati and luwih, where Jati mean really and Luwih meaning especial, good, and beautiful or the equivalent.

Jatiluwih is surrounded by cool atmosphere because it is located in the height of 700 meters above sea level. Besides its nature potency, Jatiluwih is also saving the cultural potency, especially history of the Petali Temple existence that is related to the power of Ida Dalem Waturenggong King in Keraton Gelgel (1460 - 1552). The distance from Denpasar to Jatiluwih is about 48 km and it is situated in upstate of Tabanan town (28 Km).

Jatiluwih is a favorite tourist destination in Bali famous with the beautiful rice terrace unfolding from the foot of mountain until the coastal side.

The local paddies are planted in this place look typically of the high relative size plant if it is compared with other pre-eminent paddy planted by most farmers in Bali . Despitefully, Jatiluwih also famous with its organic agriculture system due to the location is located in the in the plateau of Watukaru Mount which is suitable for the agriculture development.

The road to this place has been progressively improved so that motor vehicle can enter from east side through Pacung Village and go to Jatiluwih and also from the west side from Watukaru Temple pass to Jatiluwih. Jatiluwih is many visited by tourist from local and foreign countries who want to enjoy the cold atmosphere and beautiful panorama of rice terrace. Jatiluwih as a nature tourist destination in Bali which has been recognized since Dutch colonial build the Security Headquarter and until now the local residents conceives with the Dutch Tangs. Indonesian government has assigned the Jatiluwih to be a Tourist Destination Village because of this potency.
Other Unique

Jatiluwih also keep the unique religious ceremony attraction which is famous know as Patirtaan in Petali Temple on Wednesday Kliwon Ugu (Based on Balinese Calendar). The local residents believe that Petali Temple is a worship center of The Hyang Widhi Wasa (the God) as agriculture power. Beside of Petali Temple , there is also Pucak Rsi Temple is located in this area. As a tourist object, Jatiluwih provides the public facilities like parking area, toilet, resting bale and Wantilan for tourist who is enjoying the beautiful panorama. Some restaurants have been built to serve the food and beverage. Watukaru Tour is an exciting tour to visit Watukaru Temple and other tourist destinations like Jatiluwih.

From an elevated vantage point the natural beauty of this area appears to have been created by a higher force. It is as if the shade of emerald green from a painter’s palate has been generously spread over the land. Towards the south there are slight tinges of Blue Ocean, while the opposite direction reveals clear outlines of the Agung and Batukaru Mountains in a majestic stance of silent wisdom. The prevailing ambience is one of peace with cool pockets of air bringing a refreshing change from the oppressive tropical heat of Bali’s south.

The glorious ridges of Jatiluwih have always been an artists’ dream; a place to reflect the gift of nature bestowed by the Gods and where one can create in solitude Bali’s most famous expatriate artist was Walter Spies who lived in Ubud during the 1930’s and he would often visit the picturesque fields of Jatiluwih. Later in his studio he would record his impressions of these exotic views with magical brush strokes upon canvas. Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias in his book entitled ‘Island of Bali’ also narrated the precious beauty of the Balinese landscape as the first classical introduction to the island and its culture. These splendid writings perhaps precipitated the gradual flow of visiting artists in the ensuing years that came seeking inspiration.

The agricultural community in Jatiluwih has more or less remained untouched by the impact of tourism. Instead many villagers seem to maintain a simplistic lifestyle that concentrates on the continual cycle of harvesting their crops and their strong faith in the Hindu religion. There are frequent ceremonial rituals prepared by each family of farmers to express their gratitude to the Gods for the provision of earth, water and all of nature’s components that allow mankind to exist.

The process of growing and harvesting rice is just one fragment of the unique Balinese culture that is guarded by the Goddess Dewi Sri. It is a culture that signifies a customary way of life where rice and all of its stages of process is a powerful driving force behind all form of activity within the community. Food, medicine, art, hope and the ideologies that exist within the village are all directly related to the rice field. The Goddess Dewi Sri symbolizes fertility and prosperity as well as the cycle of human life. The practice of planting rice, maintaining the crop and harvesting is a definite parallel to the full circle of life from birth until death. In Bali there is a real relationship between man and the environment, which follows the Hindu philosophy of maintaining a harmonious balance between all living things to appease the Gods as well as unseen entities.

A day trip is highly recommended as it enables visitors to observe the realities of rural Bali. The opportunity to wander through the fields and watch the birds as they attempt to pilfer rice grains from immature stalks is an enriching experience. Another interesting aspect is the organized irrigation system where farmers share water in a tradition that dates back centuries and has united generations of farmers in their common need for this highly valued resource.

West Bali National Park - Where to Stay & What to Do

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The area of Taman Nasional Bali Barat (West Bali National Park) situated at the Edge of north Bali Island is the stretch of green ground along the 150 km road that link Gilimanuk and Denpasar or Gilimanuk and Singaraja. It is located between district of Gerokgak in Buleleng regency and district of Melaya in Jembrana regency. It is reachable from Gilimanuk as the main entrance to West Bali, and from Denpasar. This 77,000-hectare park was established in 1941.

With almost 200,000 acres of arid forests and mangrove swamps, Bali Barat (West Bali) National Park is a valuable natural treasure. The park is home to several very rare species; foremost is the Bali starling, the island's mascot. Also known as Rothschild's mynah, this soft, white bird has a blue band around its eyes; the world's last 50 or so of these winged creatures are here, and an on-site breeding program is trying to save the species. Less rare but still of interest are several species of deer including the mouse deer and the barking deer and several types of monkeys, leopards, and civets.

Lush forests still grow on Bali's southern and western slopes. West Bali National Park (covers 50,000 hectare on the western tip of the island. It also includes another 7,000 hectares of coral reef and coastal water. Considering in the small size of the island as a whole, the National Park is a major commitment towards attempting to preserve the wildlife found on Bali. The forest in this area has been determined as " Nature Park" - later on known as Taman Perlindungan Alam Bali - based on the decision of " Raja-Raja di Bali" (Kings in Bali) dated 13th August 1917 noE-1/4/5. This regulation is intended to preserve the flora and fauna in this area.
The region is watered by clear streams and traversed by footpaths, which offer often steep but relatively easy walking. Explore the forested hills, scrub acacia near the coast, and the unspoiled reefs and dense mangrove swamps along Teluk Terima and the bays to the East.

The diverse fauna exist here, including Jalak Putih Bali/Bali starling (Leuoeopsarrhotschildi) and Bull (Bos javanicus), Antelop (Muntiacus Muntjak), deer (Cervus timorensis), monkey (Presbytis cristata, Macaca sp.), Scaly anteater ( Manis javanica), boar (Sus scrofa), hedgehog (Hystrix javanica), Sturnus melanotenus, Sturnus contra, Acridotenis fuscus, Picoides mucet, Orialus chinensis, Haliastur sp., Galus sp.
Since Bali is such a densely populated, intensively cultivated island, very little wild forest is left. Such primary monsoon forests as remain (about 50,000 hectares) are found along the watershed at the western end of island, on the slopes of the mountains Sangiang, Merbuk, Musi, and Patas, an area not nearly as rugged as the higher mountains of eastern Bali.
More like a forest than a jungle, the park offers exceptional walking and first class panoramas. The types of the land are forest, savannah, mangrove, coast, beach, and conservation forest. The plantation that formed the pure forest are sawo kecik (Manilkara kooki) and palm (Borrassus flellifer).

Where to Stay:

A Lakeside Hideaway at Taman Wana Villas

A Deluxe Hut at Waka Shorea Jungle Resort
This hotel is on the west side of the Singaraja. Begin your adventure by boat to this hotel (about 10 minutes from the civic area). Being part of the Bali Barat National Park, you may spot several monkeys and deers along the way to its main area. Here, rooms and villa with all its natural setting and atmosphere are at your disposa

What to Do :

Diving, Snorkelling, Boat Trips, Tours, Trekking, Hiking, Painting, Dancing, Cooking Classes.
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
Help the turtles at Kurma Asih Conservation Site

Tips :

Bali Barat National Park has some interesting points to it, including a short circular hiking route, which starts at the Ranger Station. Along the north edge of the park, close to the coast, one will find fertile grasslands. There is a fishery research project going on at Pantai Gondol.

The wild Samabar deer roam free, in on the NE slops of the park. Balinese Sapi (local cattle) are descended the wild benteng, that live on the SE slopes of the park. Benteng are rare but you might be luck. A hundred years ago Bali and Java had tigers, wouldn’t that be a treat! The mountains sitting on an East-West axis, split the park in 2, with the wetter scenery on the southern side, the dry grassland on the northern, which is dotted with acacia, palms and shrubs.

In the far NW of the park lies Menjangan Island, a favourite with divers. Bali’s only remaining native bird, the Bali Starling is still alive in the national park. Close to the Ranger Station is a breeding facility for the Bali Starlings.

The deal with access to the park is you need a permit, obtainable at the park HQ, for overnight travel, or extensive trekking. The only hiking trails are near the park HQ, but intrepid souls might fancy heading off into the wilderness.

If you need a permit you have 3 choices:
1. Indonesia Forestry Service (PHPA) office, Jl. Suwung 40, BOX 329, Denpasar.
2. Park HQ,
Jl. Raya Gilimanuk, Cekik
(0365) 61060
8am- 2pm Mon-Thurs, 8-11am Fri, 8am-noon Sat.
3. Ranger Station
Labuhan Lalang
8am-6pm daily.

Balinese Dances - Know It, Before you Watch it ...

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BALINESE DANCE TOUR : 0812145918309

In many cultures dance and drama are important to pass on customs and mores from one generation to the next. Such is true in Bali where dance & drama has historically been used to pass down cultural values through the tales of Ramayana, Mahabarata and other epic stories from Balinese history. It is interesting to note that the Balinese never tire of watching these dances even though they may have seen them umpteen times before and know each movement by heart.

History Of Balinese Dances

After the Majapahit warriors subdued Ball in the 14th century, Javanese mini principalities and courts soon appeared everywhere, creating that unique blend occur and peasant culture, which is Bali highly sophisticated, dynamic and lively. The accompanying narrative for dance and drama is to a large extent based on court stories from pre-Majapahit Java. Even the Indian epics, another favorite of the stage, especially the wayang, use Javanese, complete with long quotes from the ancient Javanese Kakawin poetry. So Javanese culture, which disappeared from Java following Islamization in the 16th century still survived in Bali in a Balinese for which became classical ~Balinese culture. However, colonization brought about the fall of classical Bali. With the rural courts defeated and with new lords of the land, the centre of creativity shifted to village associations, and to the development of tourism. The 30's and 50's were particularly fertile decades; while the old narrative-led theater survived, lively solo dances appeared everywhere, accompanied by a new, dynamic kind of music called gong kebyar. This trend continued in the 60's and 70's with the creation of colossal sendratari ballets, representing ancient Indian and Javanese stories adapted to the needs of modern audiences.

Movement and Dance

The typical posture in Balinese dance has the legs half bent, the torso shifted to one side with the elbow heightened and then lowered in a gesture that displays the suppleness of the hands and fingers. The torso is shifted in symmetry with the arms. If the arms are to the right, the shifting is to the left, and vice versa. Apart from their costumes, male and female roles can be identified mostly by the accentuation of these The women's movements. Legs are bent and huddled together, the feet open, so as al a sensual arching of to reve the back. The men's legs are arched and their shoulder pulled up, with more marked gestures, giving the impression of power. Dance movements follow on from each other in a continuum of gestures with 110 break and no jumping (except for a few demonic or ,animal characters). Each basic posture (agem), such as the opening of the curtain or the holding of the cloth, evolves into another agem through a succession,, of secondary gestures or tandang. The progression from one series to the other, and the change from right to left and vice-versa, is marked by a short jerky emphasis called the angsel. The expression is completed by mimicry of the face: the tangkep. Even the eyes dance, as can be seen in the baris and trunajaya dances.

The Gamelan

Balinese music is based around an instrument known as the gamelan. The gamelan is such a central part of Balinese music that the whole 'orchestra' is also referred to as a gamelan. Gamelan music is almost completely percussion. Though it sounds strange at first with its noisy, jangly percussion it's exciting and enjoyable.

Kecak

Probably the best known of the many Balinese dances, the Kecak is also unusual in that it does not have a gamelan accompaniment. Instead the background is provided by a chanting 'choir' of men who provide the 'chak-a-chak-a-chak' noise. Tourists especially enjoy the performance staged by the Kechak dancers. This dance is also deeply rooted in local tradi- tion and Indian mythology and is inspired by Ramayana, an epic poem written in Sanskrit. The dance brings to life the tale of King Rama, his wife Dewi Sita and his brother Laksamana who were exiled to the forest for 14 years following some complex scheming in a struggle for power. In the forest, they are persecuted by Rahwana, the ogre king who then abducts Dewi Sita and makes her a prisoner of his palace on the Island of Lanka (Ceylon) . Rama strikes an alliance with the monkey people whose army de- feats Rahwana’s troups, making it possible for King Rama to rescue his wife. In each Kechak performance, a hundred or so dancers play the monkey army while a few female dancers are assigned specific roles (Dewi Sita, Trijata). The performance generally lasts one hour and takes place in the evening, preferably around 7 PM.

Barong & Rangda

It's the most popular dance for tourists. A straightforward battle between good, the barong, and bad, the rangda. The barong is a strange creature, half shaggy dog, half lion, propelled by two men like a circus clown-horse. The widow-witch rangda is bad though and certainly not the sort of thing you'd like to meet on a midnight stroll through the rice paddies. The Barong dance is truly a triumphant display of bright colors and graceful movements. Greatly appreciated by the tourists, special performances are staged for their benefit, generally in the morning, and last one hour. The villages of Batubulan as well as Tegaltamu and Singapadu, small towns located 30 minutes from the capital, are known for putting on the best performances. There is, however, more to the Barong dance than the folkloristic dimension, It is, in fact, an integral part of the island's culture and has an evident sacred connotation. It isn't rare, in fact, to see the Balinese dancing the Barong during their religious ceremonies, regardless of the presence of tourists. Inspired by an episode taken from Mahabharata, an epic poem written in Sanskrit. the dance evolves around the character of the Barong, the king of the jungle. A mythical animal, not clearly identified (perhaps a lion), he is the symbol of virtue and good, subject to the continuous struggle against the evil forces that threaten life and the integrity of the forest, this being an element very dear to the Balinese population. In detail, the Barong embodies everything that can be beneficial to man, and help him defeat illness. black magic and any other kind of misfortune. The evil entity against which he must relentlessly fight is personified by Rangda, queen of death and devourer of children. She is characterized by a dark and gloomy mask from which a red tongue of fire hangs. The entire dance is centered around the struggle between these two rival characters. The Barong is interpreted by two dancers whose rhythmic movements bring to life the beautiful and elaborate cos tume they wear. a large animal head skillfully carved out of wood, brightly colored in red, white, black and gold. It is adorned with a crown extending outwards from the sides of the head, and by a prominent necklace which hangs from the neck, The final touch of the costume is a tail made out of bison leather which is elaborately finished and guilded. The first character to appear on the stage is the Barong with his swaying gait: his dance is meant to express the joy of living. He is followed by a group of armed supporters who stand ready to defend him.

When Rangda strikes her terrible blows. It isn't at all rare for the dancers playing the Barong's followers to become so engrossed in the sacredness of the per- formance that they go into a real trance. A cloud of characters surround the Barong on stage. Rangda, goddess of death, personification of evil, the young girl servant Kalika; Dewi Kunti, queen of the kingdom of Hastina and her stepson Sadewa who will be sacrificed in order to placate the anger of Rangda, the minister Dewi Kunti; Patih who ex- presses sorrow for the fate of Sadewa (Rangda will have to enter his soul in order to make him accept the sacrifice), and then the monkey supporters of the Barong, producers of palm tree wine (nira). A very important element in the entire dance is the large orchestra, known as gamelan, which is essential to underscore the ritual nature of the performance. Many are the instruments that make up the orchestra: some metal xylophones which stand out not only because they are so numerous but because of their power ful and imperious sound; there are also drums as well as flutes, the rebab (a type of violin) and the gender (typical xylophones). All together, these instruments are essential in guiding the dance and underscoring the rhythm of well coordinated movements. These along with the joyful colors are the most alluring elements of this remarkable perfor mance. At the end of the dance, the masks of the Barong and of Rangda, as proof of their sacred nature, are stowed in a special room inside the temple. They are covered very carefully, especially Rangda's mask, because its deadly powers are greatly feared. It's a way of saying that the ritual victory of the Barong, that is of good, which marks the end of the dance, is only temporary: tomorrow the eternal and unresolved conflict could begin again.

The end of the Barong dance is like an entirely separate performance. Also known as the Kris dance, it is named after the famous Malese dagger. The idea is based on the philosophical concept rwa bhineda. good and bad, evil and goodness which have always been present and have always existed together albeit in a constant and inevitably unre solved conflict. Nothing will change in the future. While man is left free to try to develop his positive attitudes and let them win over the negative ones, he must nonetheless resign himself to the fact that the presence of both good and evil is a law of nature and as such must be accepted. When the dance is performed, Rangda is the evil spirit which enters the bodies of his victims, usually followers of the Barong, and pushes them to the edge of suicide. The dancers attempt to stab themselves in the chest with their krises until they are finally stopped by the beneficial appearance of the Barong. It is he who will save these unfortunate beings by revealing that the notion of good and evil will always be inevitably present in the world and in everyone's life and that they must therefore accept it.

Kris Dance
In the Barong play, Bali's mythical guardian, Barong, battles Rangda, the demon - Queen. barong's supporters are a group of Balinese men with the natural ability to enter a trance state. They are armed with a kris ( traditional sword). Rangda insults Barong and taunts the men- enraged and in a trance they attack her! But her powers are so strong that they are knocked out. When they come to they are so distressed by their failure, that they try to impale themselves on their kris. But their trance state amazingly protects them from injury.

Legong

It's the most graceful of Balinese dances. A legong dancer is known as a young girl, often as young as eight or nine years, rarely older than her early teens. There are various forms of the Legong but the Legong Kraton is the one most often performed.

Baris

The warrior dance, known as the Baris, is traditionally a male equivalent of the Legong femininity and grace give way to energetic and warlike martial spirit.

Ramayana Ballet

Basically, it tells the same story of Rama and Sita as told in the Kechak but without the monkey ensemble and with a normal gamelan gong accompaniment.

Kebyar

It's a male solo dance like the Baris but with greater emphasis on the performer's individual abilities. There are various forms of Kebyar including the Kebyar Duduk and Kebyar Trompong.

Barong Landung

The giant puppet dance take place annually on the island of Pulau Serangan and a few other places in southern Bali.

Janger

The Janger is a relatively new dance which suddenly popped up in the '20s and '30s. Today it has become part of the standard repertoire and no longer looks so unusual.

Topeng
A mask dance where the dancers have to imitate the character represented by mask. A full collection of Topeng masks may number 30 or 40. Closely liriked to religious ceremonies and processions, and danced as a ritual interval, the Topeng dance ultimately takes on a sacred connotation. As a matter of fact, foreigners are allowed to see the dance only if they behave appropriately and respectfully. Actually, some performances are staged only for the benefit of the tourists, but do not enjoy the same following of the Barong and Kechak dances. Peculiar components of the Topeng dance are the masks used to hide the faces of the dancers. Specific attributes are used, instead, to identify the characters (a mustache and thick eyebrows for the elder, arrogance and defiance for Patih, and so on). The rhythm of movements (perfectly in accordance to the age and role of the character) is underscored by a large orchestra, the garnelan, which is essential for the success of the performance.

Jauk

Also a mask dance but strictly a solo performance.

Pendet

It's an everyday dance of the temples, a small procedure to go through before making temple offerings.

Sanghyang (Fire Dance)
The Sanghyang trance dance originally developed to drive out evil spirits from a village. The Sanghyang Dedari dance is performed by two young girls who dance a dream-like version of the Legong but with their eyes closed. The Sanghyang Jaran, a boy dances around and through a fire, riding a coconut palm hobby-horse. In both dances, a priest is always on hand to help bring the dancers out of their trancestate at the end of the performance.

Subak Museum - Miniature of Subak

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What is SUBAK ?

The general Balinese philosophy guiding the subak system adheres to the principle of Tri Hita Karana which emphasises that happiness can only be reached if the Creator (God), the people (the farmers) and nature (the rice fields) live in harmony with each other. Based on this philosophy are the ceremonies which are a substantial part of the rice cultivation cycle. The ceremonies are carried out at the various temples which are associated with the subak.

They are organised hierarchically as follow: the simple shrine (chatu) at the individual water inlet, Bedugul temple at the dam or tunnel intersection, Ulun Suwi / Ulun Carik temple at each subak area, penyungsungan subak temple ’sanctuaries which were originally desa temples that one or more subaks helped to worship, after which in the course of time, all the expenses connected with the temple services and offering ceremonials have, gradually fallen to the subak or subaks and Ulun Danu temple, the Baliwide inter-subak temple at the crater lake Batur, the most sacred lake in Bali. For all the temples and other places of worship there are certain times when religious ceremonies are held, either periodically or as occasion demands.
The periodical ceremonies are divided into ngerainin and ngebekin or ngusaba. Ngerainin consists of making a flower offering in the puras ulun charik and penyungsungan subak; it takes place on certain favorable days (rerainan) such as full moon, new moon, Wednesday-Kliwon, Anggara Kasih (Tuesday-Kliwon), and the like, and is performed by the pemangku without the members of the subak being present. No ngerainin takes place at the chatus, which, since they are not puras, do not have pemangkus.

The harvest festival is celebrated in the last stage of the ripening of the rice, in alternate years as ngebekin and ngusaba. New moon is considered a favorable time for ngebekin, while ngusaba takes place at full moon. The former ceremony has the character of an offering to the demons; the latter, primarily a festival of thanksgiving to the deity, is more elaborate than ngebekin and is often accompanied by the Placing of festive Poles of bamboo (penjor) each kesit (field).
The ceremonies are not just performed based on the calendar but also carried out regularly following the stages of rice growth and the sequences of rice farming activities (which are quite similar with the rite of passage) starting from land preparation which is presided by “water opening ceremony”; seeding; transplanting; blooming of rice plant; milking; harvesting until the harvest being stocked at granary. The rituals may be performed individually by each farmer at his own altar as well as in a joint cooperation with other members of the same subak or even different subaks at relevant temples according to the kind of ceremony to be performed.

The Tri Hita Karana philosophy is also the basis for the clearly defined rules of a subak, called awig-awig. This set of laws regulates rights and duties among the members. It includes public obligations, regulations concerning land and water use, legal transactions of land transfers, and collective religious ceremonies. For instance, all members have the right to the same share of water at all times. This principle of equitable water sharing is put into action by fixed proportional flow division structures.
Subak internal matters are handled by the pekaseh, the subak head who is democratically elected by all members of the subak. He is responsible to overlook the irrigation management within the subak area, to schedule cultivation cycles and to organise subak ceremonies. He is supported by several assistants, such as the vice subak head (petajuh), the secretary (penyarikan), the treasurer (petengen or juru raksa), the messenger (kasinoman), special helper (saye) and the heads of the sub-subak groups. Bigger subak are divided into sub-groups, called munduk. Munduk may have a separate inlet from the subak main canal. A munduk usually comprises an average of 20 to 40 farmers.
Every munduk is headed by a pengliman who receives direct orders from the pekaseh and is responsible for all matters related to the munduk. As a sub-group of the subak, the munduk has to follow the subak rules and regulations. However, certain organisational and water management issues can be decided autonomously on the munduk level. The munduk is an important dimension within the subak. Day-to-day cultivation decisions are made on this level and provide the fine-tuning of the subak water and crop management – not always following the subak laws by doing this. The relationship between subak and munduk is to facilitate top down and bottom up information flow.

Members of subak also form an informal group which is called sekaa, in order to make ease a certain working activity on the rice field by working together on a certain field and certain activity. For examples: sekaa numbeg (for land cultivation), sekaa jelinjingan (for water tunnel maintenance), sekaa sambang (for water and pest surveillance), sekaa mamulih (for seed plantation), sekaa majukut (for plants surveillance), sekaa manyi (for harvest work), sekaa bleseng (for carrying paddy to the barn). These sekaa may recruit workers outside subak members. The code of work in these sekaa is simple, “I scratch yours you scratch mine.”
The indigenous social-administration organization in subak also supported by efficient and effective water system. Subak’s water system comprise of many parts such as empelan (dam) functioned as water reservoir, aungan (tunnel), telabah (primary waterway), tembuku aya (primary inlet), telabah gede (secondary waterway), tembuku gede (secondary inlet), telabah pamaron (tertiary waterway), tembuku pamaron (tertiary inlet), telabah penyacah (quaternary waterway), tembuku penyacah (quaternary inlet), tembuku pengalapan (individual inlet), tali kunda (individual waterway). Subak’s water system also has complementary part such as penguras (flushing), pekiuh (overflow), titi (bridge), Jengkuwung (small tunnel), abangan (off-land tunnel), petaku (waterfall structure), and telepus (siphon).

SUBAK MUSEUM

Subak Museum is definetely one of the most interesting museums in Bali. It is located in Sanggulan village two km east of Tabanan. The Subak Museum houses exhibits on the history and development of Bali’s unique Subak irrigation organization. This is the only museum in Bali to focus on agriculture, provides all information on agricultural life of Bali and all its related aspects.
As its name suggest the main display in Subak Museum is the miniature of Subak which provides series of pictures of development of a Subak from finding a wellspring, creating tunnels and dams, channeling water through tunnels and dams to managing the water in the rice fields. Displays of farming implements for cutting, cleaning and pounding rice; tools for leveling land, ploughing, weeding, and digging water tunnels; various fish traps; tweezers for catching eels, wooden net used to catch dragonflies, and all implements in relation with Subak activities can be found here.

The Subak Museum provides a film which describes the process of handling the agricultural land. This process consists of various activities, from the meeting of Subak members to arrange the Subak rules to cultivating the land up to expressing gratitude to God for a good harvest. The museum also shows the variety of ceremonies commonly conducted at various stages of the cultivation cycle. There are also a miniature of kitchen with utensils used for cooking rice, a scale model of traditional house compounds which is built based on ancient architectural science of Asta Kosali Kosali.

For the visitors who want to get further information on Subak, a library with complete collection of books, palm leaves manuscripts and carved copper plates concerning with the Subak is at your service. The collections mainly deals with variety of rituals held at every stage of cultivation cycle, method of farming and auspicious days to start activities including their abstinences. The library not just houses collections in relation with Subak (irrigated field) but also provides complete collection of literature on Subak Abian (non-irigated ricefield).

Subak Museum not just gives complete information on Subak but also provides an image on how deeply rice farming intertwines inextricably with daily life of Balinese as well as with Balinese culture and religion.

Tulamben - a popular dive site in Bali

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TULAMBEN DIVE BOOK : 0812145918309
Tulamben is a small town on the north-east coast of Bali. It is a popular dive site in Bali. It is a very easy wreck dive and may by done by divers of all certificatin levels. It is accessed directly from the shoreline and located about 25 meters from shore. At it deepest point, it is about 30 meters from the surface and it tops out at about 5 meters from the surface.

Tulamben has become Bali's most famous diving area and therefore where you are most likely to meet internationally recognised underwater photographers and writers. Tulamben Bay, like the rest of Bali, is situated in the richest marine biogeographic zone in the world. Being on the north-east coast, the bay receives very plankton-rich waters from the major ocean current that moves from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean. This, coupled with the fact that the three main dive sites provide totally different physical environments, mean that Tulamben contains a stunningly diverse underwater ecosystem.

The beach is fist-sized black volcanic rocks that become sand in the shallows. This black sand does not provide the reflective properties of white limestone sand and, combined with the amount of plankton in the water, accounts for the relatively low visibility (12-25M). It does however provide a dramatic contrast, which brings out the colours of the corals, gorgonians, fish and other marinelife. The 100s of macro-species that live here both blend and contrast beautifully with the sand.

Tulamben is a wonderful place to learn to dive and to learn about underwater life. There are occasional sightings of Mola-Mola (Sunfish), Manta Rays, Whale Shark, tuna and other pelagics but it is the permanent population of Tulamben that brings people here for the 1st and 100th time.

Tulamben Wreck is situated directly near the beach on Bali's northeast coast. The 120m long wreck rests in a 90 degree angle with the deck facing the sea side and used to be an American supply ship named „USA Liberty". Anchored off the coast of Lombok, the ship was hit by a Liberty Wreck Bali Japanese torpedo during World War II. Miraculously nobody got hurt, but the damage turned the ship into a non-functioning and useless hull. The American Navy's plan to tow the ship to Singaraja harbor (north Bali) failed as the harbor was completely occupied, so the ship was intentionally stranded on the rocky beach of Tulamben, where it was unloaded. In 1963 the volcano Agung erupted and the magma flow pressed the ship back into the sea where it presently rests at a depth of 3 to 29 meters. Since then, coral covered the wreckage completely and turned it into a home for many species of fish. From time to time, a Napoleon fish or huge barracuda drops by. You may dive or snorkel this wreck comfortably, accessing it directly from the beach.

Tulamben Wreck at a glance

Reef characteristics: wreck
Visibility: 15-30 m
Current: none to moderate
Coral growth: wreck is completely covered by stone- and soft coral
Marine life: vast schools of fish (fusiliers and surgeon fish)
Highlight: the wreck is easy to dive even suitable for discover scuba diving .

Tulamben Wall ...divides into three great dive sites: the wall, the coral garden and shark point. All dive sites can be accessed directly from the beach.

The Wall starts at a depth of 1 m to then drop straight to 40 m. Besides amazing coral growth this reef also features an unbelievable landscape sculpted by many overhanging rocks. The presence of smaller reef fish is abundant, with angel fish being the species worth mentioning. Besides emperor angel fish, yellow-faced angelfish and blue-banded angel fish can be found with the duke fish rounding out the selection as a member of the angel fish family. Quite often, huge schools of jack fish pass the wall, darkening the sun. Although it is a wall, this dive site is also suitable for snorkeling.

The coral garden is only about a hundred meters away from Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben, which is located directly at the beach. The coral garden starts at a depth of 2-15 m and is wonderfully grown featuring stone- and soft coral alike. Besides numerous species of reef fish, the beautiful blue-yellow ribbon moray eel has found a home here. This dive site is also a superb snorkelling spot with none to moderate current.

Sharks in BaliShark Point can be reached via snorkelling close to the wall. The residing sharks are commonly whitetip- and blacktip reef sharks and may rest at a depth of 20 to 30 m in a sandy area. When currents are present, occasionally grey reef sharks and even hammerhead sharks circle the blue. The current may become quite strong here and sometimes cold water might swell up forming thermoclines. Thermoclines may lower the water temperature to 24 degrees for a short period of time. This dive site is not suitable for snorkelling.

Tulamben drop off at a glance

Reef characteristics: drop off
Visibility: 15-30 m
Current: none to moderate (shark point to strong)
Coral growth: many stone and soft coral
Marine life: many species of reef fish, specially angelfish
Highlight: easy to dive, also visited during the open water course
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Special Dive sites and Daytrip Info at a glance

Night diving
All above mentioned sites are ideal for a night dive. You will see the Bumphead sleeping family in the wreck, morey eels swimming or even the spanish dancer!

Batu Kelebit
This site can ben reached by boat (10 minutes ride with the local fisherman's boat). A higher chance of bigger fish. A huge napoleon and whitetip reef sharks are frequently encountered here.

Nusa Penida
The island is known for its exceptional drift dive. Life is just extraordinary, and visibility usually over 30-40 metres. The biggest chance to see big fish.

BBQ / Mimpang
We dive the shark point where encounter is most likely, and also at Mimpang where we usually see whitetip reef sharks.

Amed
The small village Amed hide various dive sites accessible form the shore with the local fishermen's boats. Nice corall walls and abundant marine life..

The Elephant Safari Park - Taro, Bali

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TARO - ELEPHANT PARK TRIP : 0812145918309

The Elephant Safari Park was officially opened by the Minister of Tourism in the year 2000 after three years of development. An official member of the World Zoo Association, the Park meets International Standards for animal care and is set in more than 2 hectares of exotic eco tourism landscaped botanical gardens, surrounded by national forest.

Acclaimed as the World's Best Elephant Park, facilities include a full Reception and Information Centre, a comprehensive Museum, with a large collection of elephant memorabilia and the only Mammoth Skeleton in South East Asia. A visit to the Elephant Safari Park is a must for any visitor to Bali. Get up close and personal with these incredible animals in a beautiful tropical park setting. Elephants can be seen immersing themselves in the park lake, in between riding, painting or other activities. Hand feed them, touch them, take photos with them, then learn more about the elephants ancestry and diversity at the Park's historical and graphic displays. Location Map.

A 200-seat restaurant over looking the lake, ideal for large groups or wedding, features an international menu, and the park Gift Shop offers an extensive range of elephant-theme products, including elephant paintings, elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, carvings, clothing, souvenirs and jewellery.

Displays of elephant intelligence and their capabilities can be viewed at the Park Arena and elephants can also be seen painting at selected times daily. See Elephant Facts!

Without a doubt the Elephant Safari Park in Taro is a MUST for visitors to Bali, and is the ONLY complete elephant experience in the world - making it truly unique.

Balinese style wedding at the Elephant Park Bali

A World First - Get the Elephant Experience
The internationally acclaimed Elephant Safari Park is not only a sanctuary for this protected and endangered species, but is a total elephant experience that is not duplicated anywhere else in the world. All the Elephants at the park were rescued from deforestation in Central & Southern Sumatra. The park is ideal for all the family and is open 7 days a week. See our location map!

Park Facilities Include:

* Reception Centre with graphic displays of Elephant history and physiology
* Boutique Gift Shop, featuring a massive range of Elephant related products
* A 200 seat Restaurant & Bar with spectacular views over the lake and park
* Snack Bar & Photo Kiosk
* Museum with 1,000 exhibits and a 15,000 year old Mammoth Skeleton
* Elephant Arena & Painting Display Area

Visitors Can:

* Ride Elephants through the cool forest of Taro (additional to entrance fee)
* Touch and hand feed Elephants
* Watch Elephants playful bathing rituals
* Have photos taken with elephants
* Witness live educational shows and Elephant Painting
* Enjoy & learn amazing facts from our information centre, museum and from park staff
* Participate in Children's mini rides

"THE BEST ELEPHANT PARK I HAVE EVER SEEN!" ~ Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin ~

Bali Cruise : Bali Hai Cruises

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BALI HAI CRUISE
Jadwal : 08.00 – 16.30 wita
book : 0812145918309
infowisatabali@yaho.com

PAKET BALI HAI BEACH CLUB :

Perjalanan menikmati indahnya pulau Nusa Lembongan bisa dengan Bali Hai Cruises. Banyak pilihan paket aktifitas wisata yang ditawarkan.

Paket Bali Hai Beach Club Cruise Cruise sudah termasuk :

- Transport PP dari hotel – Benoa – hotel
- Tour ke desa Nusa Lembongan (village tour), mengunjungi rumah goa dan pengolahan rumput laut.
- Aktivitas laut – glass bottom boat, banana boat, snorkeling
- Untuk aktivitas di Beach club – anda dapat berenang di kolam dan main seluncur (water slide), main voli.
- Makan siang di Beach club dengan menu daging dan ikan bakar serta tea or coffee gratis pada saat makan.
- Daging dari Australia, ikan segar dan masakan dengan bahan berkualitas.
- Kid’s Play Area
- Semi Submersible Coral Viewer
- Loker

Optional Activities (dikenakan biaya jika mengikuti:)

- Scuba diving
- Parasailing
- Massage

Harga SUPER DISKON Paket Beach Club Cruise :

Dewasa hanya : Rp. 790.000 700.000.

Anak-anak (4-14 thn ) Rp. 475.000 410.000

Bayi (< 4 thn) : Rp. 200.000 120.000

Ketentuan :
- Harga di atas adalah untuk WNI
- Pemesanan dan pembayaran penuh diterima minimum 1 minggu sebelumnya dan juga tergantung avaibility
- Pembatalan paket ini adalah 4 hari sebelum hari H, uang akan direfund sepenuhnya
- Harga juga berlaku untuk musim liburan seperti Idul Fitri, Natal dll
- Harga diskon sewaktu-waktu bisa naik tanpa pemberitahuan
- Pembayaran ? Full payment ditransfer, info lihat di SINI

Yang perlu dibawa:

- Handuk, baju ganti, kamera, uang cash

QUICKSILVER CRUISE
Paket Quicksilver Day Cruise sudah termasuk :

Antar jemput dari hotel (p-p), breakfast (bread), makan siang, banana boat sepuasnya, snorkeling, waterslides, submarine (kapal selam), tour ke nusa penida.

Optional (dikenakan biaya tambahan jika mengikuti):

Scuba Diving, Jetski dan parasailing. Untuk biaya, bisa ditanyakan langsung di lokasi!

Biaya Paket Day cruise (harga spesial)

Paket Keluarga (2 dewasa + 2 anak) = Rp. 1.850.000,-
Paket individual = Rp. 590.000,-
Anak-anak (5-14 thn) = Rp. 450.000,-
Bayi (0-4) = Rp. 180.000

Ketentuan :
- Harga berlaku sampai 30 Maret 2012
- Harga khusus WNI atau kitas Holder
- Minimum peserta 2 orang
- Pemesanan 2 minggu sebelumnya atau tergantung ketersediaan
- Untuk booking, pembayaran full payment di depan. Lihat di SINI

SUNSET DINNER CRUISE

arga paket wisata Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise Khusus untuk WNI, KItas Holder :

Dewasa : Rp. 450.000 375.000

Anak-anak usia 4-16 thn : Rp. 190.000

Anak < 4 thn –> Rp. 90.000

Paket wisata Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise sudah termasuk :

• Penjemputan dari Hotel – Pelabuhan Benoa – Hotel
• Welcome cocktail dan floral lei
• International Buffet Dinner
• Live cabaret show
• Live musical entertainment

Bersama Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise, malam Anda akan menjadi malam tak terlupakan selama berlibur di Pulau Dewata, Bali.

Ketentuan :

- Harga khusus WNI dan minimum 2 orang
- Pembayaran full payment di depan, lihat di SINI

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Bali Hai Cruises, operates exciting Day and Evening Cruises from a private reception facility at Benoa Harbour, Bali.
Bali Hai Cruises visits Nusa Lembongan, located 20km off Bali's East Coast in what is known as the "Three Island region". The Island is approximately 4kms long and 2kms wide and is home to around 4,000 inhabitants.
Nusa Lembongan and its sister islands, Nusa Penida and Ceningan, are surrounded by crystal clear water and spectacular coral reef which makes for fantastic snorkeling and diving. Aside from Tourism, the main industry on the island is seaweed farming. The seaweed is cultivated, harvested and then exported all over the world for use in cosmetics, food stabilizers and medicines. Other sources of income include traditional wooden boat building, farming peanuts, sweet potato crops, and fishing. You can have a sampling of this during our village tour.

Bali Hai Beach Club Cruise

Experience the unspoilt charms of a peaceful tropical island with our Beach Club Cruise. After cruising in comfort to Lembongan Island aboard our luxury catamaran Bali Hai II, you are transferred to private Beach Club only minutes away. Here you can relax on golden sands, lie back in the shade of the tranquil gardens, or cool off in our lagoon pool. If the mood takes you, an array of activities includes pool volleyball, banana boat rides, snorkeling and island excursions. And to add to the tropical atmosphere there's an appetizing BBQ lunch, which includes salads and fresh fish grilled at our pool-side cabana.

- Departs at 9.15am - Returns at 4.15pm
- Children 4 to 16 years half fare
- Infants under 4 years free

Includes:
- Air-conditioned hotel transfers
- Morning/afternoon tea and snacks
- BBQ Lunch
- Snorkeling equipment and tours
- Glass bottom boat rides
- Beach/pool games
- Children's Club
- Unlimited banana boat rides
- Village excursion
- Sea Kayaks
- Semi Submersible Coral Viewer

Bali Hai Reef Cruise

Our Island Reef Cruise offers a full day's activities - above and below the water. The luxury Bali Hai II catamaran moors alongside our purpose-built pontoon in peaceful Lembongan Bay.
See the island's exotic marine life and colourful corals from the comfort of our semi-submersible coral viewer.
Try snorkeling for a closer look or enjoy a host of other activities: unlimited banana boat rides, a cultural tour of the island or our exciting 35 metre waterslide. And when you've worked up an appetite, feast on a delicious buffet served in air-conditioned comfort.

- Departs at 9.15am - Returns at 4:15pm
- Children 4 to 16 years half fare
- Infants under 4 years free

Includes:
- Air-conditioned hotel transfers
- Return transfers to Lembongan Island
aboard the luxurious catamaran Bali Hai II
- Morning/afternoon tea and snacks
- International Buffet Lunch
- Semi Submersible Coral Viewer
- Village excursion
- Unlimited banana boat rides
- Snorkeling equipment and instruction
- 35m Water Slide

Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise

There's no better way to spend a balmy tropical evening than on Bali Hai's evening Dinner Cruise. As the sun goes down we set off on a relaxing cruise around the harbour. Take in the cool night air on the top deck, be entertained by our famous strolling Batakos Singers, savour a delicious international buffet dinner, then dance the night away at disco or enjoy live cabaret show.

- Departs at 5.45pm - Returns at 8.45pm
- Children 4 to 16 years half fare
- Infants under 4 years free

Includes:
- Air-conditioned hotel transfers
- Welcome cocktail and floral lei
- International Buffet Dinner
- Live cabaret show
- Live Guitar Band

Hai Tide Huts

The unique design of the thatched roofed Hai Tide Huts is inspired by a traditional Indonesia rice house or Lumbung. All huts are fitted with ceiling fans, air-conditioners, and large glass doors which open out onto an intimate verandah perched two meters above a relaxing day bed.

Hai Tide Huts guests can enjoy all the Bali Hai Cruises Beach Club facilities which include a large two tier lagoon swimming pool, Ocean Kayaks, snorkeling equipment, glass bottom boat, banana boat rides, volley ball, full bar and restaurant facilities.

For the more adventurous, parasailing, surfing, fishing, and a range of island tours are also available. Bali Hai Diving Adventures can provide a world class diving service for guests at the Hai Tide Huts. Join one of many diving programs and add another dimension to your experience of Lembongan.

Some of the best things in life are often the simplest! The Bali Hai Cruises Hai Tide Huts offer discerning travelers an opportunity to relax and immerse themselves in the natural beauty and serenity of the unspoilt tropical paradise island of Nusa Lembongan. Stay a night and you will not want to leave!

ACTIVITIES
The following lists some of the activities available from the Hai Tide Huts.
- Snorkeling
- Semi Submersible Coral Viewer
- Volley Ball (beach & pool)
- Ocean Kayaks
- Banana Boat Rides
- Glass Bottom Boat Rides
- Bicycles
- Village & Island Tours
- Relaxing
- Full use of all pontoon facilities and optional activities :
- Scuba Diving
- Parasailing
- Fishing
- Mangrove Tour
- Massage Services

Aristocat Castaway Cruise
Swept ashore with a Castaway Cruise
Ever dreamt of being swept ashore onto your own private island paradise?
Begin the morning sailing to Crystal Bay in Nusa Penida onboard Aristocat, our 64ft luxury sailing catamaran.
Located on a remote tropical island, you'll be swept ashore at Crystal Bay, exclusive to Bali Hai Aristocat guests only.
Named because of its crystal clear waters, guests will have the opportunity to snorkel some of Indonesia's best coral reef, teaming with tropical marine life.
After a tropical bbq lunch under the palms, visit the rustic village and watch traditional wood carvers and sarong weavers at work. Have the opportunity to taste the local food 'cassava' and meet the islanders as they make flower offerings for their temple.
The Castaway experience is a complete haven of relaxation. Massage is available to guests throughout the day or simply relax in a hammock overlooking the bay.
Go Back to Nature, Relax and Escape in your own Private Castaway
- Departs at 9.00am
- Returns at 6:00pm (sunset)
- Includes:
- Morning Tea/Coffee, fresh juices and tropical fruit
- Danish Pastries
- Complimentary soft drinks during sailing
- 2 x vouchers during lunch for wine, beer or soft drinks
- Tropical BBQ Lunch
- Savoury snacks and fruit on return sailing
- Snorkeling Gear and instruction
- Volleyball
- Guided Village Tour
- Beach Towel

NOTE:
Castaway Cruise program operates every Tuesday and Thursday between the months of 1st April- 31st November. During non operational months Aristocat will sail daily to Bali Hai's Private Beach Club at Nusa Lembongan.

Aristocat Evening Cruise

Begin the evening with a champagne cocktail and canapés in our Marina garden then be welcomed onboard Aristocat, our 64ft Sailing Catamaran , to the sounds of classical string quartet.

Aristocat, strewn with twinkling lights, will set sail towards Nusa Dua for an evening of fine dining and entertainment. From the sumptious fresh food to the sounds of the sea, Aristocat Evening Cruise promises a truly memorable evening aboard.

Aristocat Nusa Lembongan Cruise

Sail away into paradise aboard Aristocat - The Luxury Sailing Catamaran. This stunning 64ft vessel is equipped to the highest standards and departs from Benoa Harbour to the idyllic isle of Lembongan, off the south-east coast of Bali, where you can experience the unspoilt charms of a peaceful tropical island. Enjoy a day in the pristine bay at Bali Hai Cruises private Beach Club, where you can relax on golden sand, lie back in the shade of tranquil gardens or cool off in a lagoon pool.

Complimentary soft drinks and refreshments are available on board Aristocat. At the Beach Club enjoy an appetizing BBQ lunch grilled at our poolside cabana, which includes salads, sausages, and fresh fish. After lunch, join a guided village tour of this small unspoiled island, home to seaweed farmers.

The Aristocat offers an array of water sports activities, including banana boat rides, pool volleyball, snorkeling, semi submersible coral viewer and glass bottomed boat tours. Other water sports options include a parasailing adventure which will take you high above the water for a birds' eye view of the island and scuba diving. Certified divers may travel further a field to experience life beneath the waves in this vibrant ocean channel.

And when the day is done, Aristocat makes a leisurely cruise back to Benoa Harbour, arriving as the sun sets on another glorious day in paradise.

- Departs at 9.00am
- Returns at 6:00pm (sunset)
- Children 8-16 years : US $ 57.00
- Includes:
- Air-conditioned Hotel Transfers
- Sail to Beach Club
- Morning Tea/Coffee and Snacks
- BBQ Lunch
- Snorkeling Equipment and Instruction
- Beach/Pool Games
- Children's Activities
- Banana Boat Rides
- Glass Bottom Boat Rides
- Village Excursion
- Sea Kayaks
- Semi Submersible Coral Viewer

Ocean Rafting 3 Island Cruise

Experience Bali's fastest and most exciting full day cruise as you discover the magnificent sights of Bali's three sister islands.
Ocean Rafting, designed with the highest safety standards and equipped with 750hp, promises an exhilarating day of sight seeing and snorkeling at some of Indonesia's finest pristine coral reefs.
Sit Down, hang on and let's go!

- Departs Daily at 10:30am
- Returns at 5:30pm

INCLUDES:
- Air-conditioned Hotel transfers
- High Speed Ocean Rafting Cruise to the 3 Islands of Lembongan, Ceningan and Penida
- Cruise the South Coast of Nusa Penida and view 300 foot high coastal cliffs and Bat Rock
- Visit pristine bays, snorkel, swim or go beach combing on deserted beaches.
- Cruise through spectacular Ceningan Channel mangrove area
- Visit one of the many small seaweed farming villages.
- Picnic lunch is served onboard Ocean Rafting
- Visit to Lembongan Bay marine park and Bali Hai Private Beach Club.

NOTE:
The daily Ocean Rafting itinerary will be determined by prevailing weather conditions.
The Ocean Rafting 3 islands day cruise does not have a fixed daily itinerary and will vary from cruise to cruise in an effort to maximize passenger's enjoyment.
Each cruise will always include a variety of sightseeing of 3 islands, high speed cruising and snorkeling.
Ocean Rafting is not suitable for children under 10 years of age, pregnant women or people with heart or back problems

Ocean Rafting Dolphin Cruise

- Departs Daily at 7:30am
- Returns 9:30am

INCLUDES

- Air-conditioned Hotel transfers
- High Speed Ocean Rafting Cruise along the coastline of Nusa Dua and Uluwatu
- Fruit Juices and Pastries served prior to boarding
- Dolphin spotting off the South Bali Coast
- High Speed Cruise back to Benoa Harbour
- Air-conditioned transfers back to Hotel

NOTE:
We have a 90% dolphin sighting success rate, however as dolphins are a wild marine animal (mammals), dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed. Guests that do not see dolphins may come on the cruise again on a complimentary basis, subject to availability.
Ocean Rafting is not suitable for children under 10 years of age, pregnant women or people with heart or back problems.

Diving Adventures

Add another dimension to your holidays The underwater dimensions.
Pioneers of Nusa Penida/Nusa Lembongan drift dive sites and Bali's leading authority on the Mola Mola interaction, Bali Hai Diving Adventures have been providing safe and exhilarating diving services in Bali since 1991. Specialists in tailoring Dive Safari's for individuals or special interest groups, we provide day trips and extended stay programs for divers of all levels, at all of Bali's world class sites.

With 4 Dedicated Dive Facilities managed by PADI Professionals strategically located adjacent Bali's best dive locations and on GILLI Trawangan Lombok, no company is better positioned to ensure your diving experience in Bali is safe, rewarding, exhilarating and fun. Programs and amenity for Non Diving Companions and children are available at all locations.

Recomended Places / Where to Go (Bali)

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WHERE TO GO
BALI TRIP CALL 0812145918309

DENPASAR CITY
- Bali Museum
- Jagatnatha Temple
- Maospahit Temple
- Melanting temple
- Pemecutan Palace (Puri Pemecutan)
- Puputan Square
- Sanur
- The Art Center
BADUNG REGENCY
- Benoa, Port
- Canggu Beach
- Kuta Beach
- Nusa Dua Beach
- Sangeh Monkey Forest
- Serangan, Turtle Island
- Jimbaran Beach
- Taman Ayun, Temple
- Uluwatu, Temple
GIANYAR REGENCY
- Batubulan
- Gianyar Town
- Goa Gajah
- Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring
- Gunung Kawi Sebatu
- Mas
- Peliatan
- Petulu
- Ceking, Sebatu
- Pakudui
- Sidan
- Sukawati
- Bona Village
- Tegalalang
- Ubud's Monkey Forest
- The Pejeng Area
- Tirta Empul
- Ubud
TABANAN REGENCY
- Alas Kedaton
- Batukaru
- Bedugul
- Jatiluwih
- Kerambitan
- Marga Village
- Pacung
- Pejaten
- Penarukan village
- Subak, Museum
- Tabanan Town
- Tanah Lot Temple
- Tista village
- Ulun Danu Temple
KLUNGKUNG REGENCY
- Semarapura Town
- Taman Gili Palace
- Kertha Gosa - Judgement Hall
- Bale Kambang
- Goa Lawah (Bat Cave)
- GelGel
- Kamasan
- Kusamba
- Lembongan & Ceningan Islands
- Paksa
- Penida Island

BANGLI REGENCY
- Abang, Mount
- Bangli Town
- Batur, Mount, Lake & Temple
- Kedisan Village
- Kintamani
- Penelokan
- Penglipuran Village
- Penulisan
- Pura Kehen
- Toya Bungkah
- Trunyan
KARANGASEM
- Agung, Mount
- Amlapura Town
- Amed
- Balina, Beach
- Besakih, Temple
- Candidasa, Beach
- Iseh
- Lempuyang, Temple
- Puri Kanginan
- Sibetan
- Sideman
- Taman Ujung
- Tenganan
- Tirta Gangga
- Tulamben, Beach
BULELENG
- Banjar Hot Spring
- Celukan Bawang
- Gedong Kirtya
- Gitgit Waterfall
- Jagaraga
- Jayaprana Grave Site
- Lovina Beach
- Munduk
- Pemuteran
- Pulaki
- Singaraja Town
- Tamblingan, Lake
- Yeh Sanih
JEMBRANA
- Bunut Bolong
- Delodbrawah Beach
- Gilimanuk Port
- Medewi Beach
- Malaya Village
- Menjangan Island
- Negara Town
- Rambut Siwi Temple
- The West Bali National Park

TRAVEL TIPS TO BALI

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ACCESS TO BALI

* FLIGHT: Bali can be reached by air to Ngurah Rai International Airport, and the destination is Denpasar (airport code: DPS)
* SEA: Bali can be reached by sea
- From Java to Gilimanuk Port
- From Lombok to Padang Bai Port or Benoa Harbour

VISA
Visa to Visit Indonesia
The Department of Justice and Human Rights has officially determined that as of August 2005:
Indonesia Government had granted visa on arrival favor to 52 countries to be able to purchase the visa on arrival facility upon their arrival in Indonesia's designed “International Gateway” at 15 airports and 21 seaports.

They are:

- Argentina
- Hungary
- Oman
- Australia
- Iceland
- RRC
- Austria
- India
- Poland
- Bahrain
- Iran
- Portugal
- Belgium
- Ireland
- Qatar
- Brazil
- Italy
- Saudi Arabia
- Bulgaria
- Japan
- Russia
- Cambodia
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Canada
- Laos
- South Korea
- Cyprus
- Liechtenstein
- Spain
- Denmark
- Luxembourg
- Switzerland
- Egypt
- Maldives
- Sweden
- Estonia
- Malta
- Surinam
- Finland
- Mexico
- Taiwan
- France
- Monaco
- The Netherland
- Germany
- New Zealand
- United Arab Emirate
- Greece
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- United States of America

And started per 28 May 2007, Indonesia will be added its Visa on Arrival (VOA) favors to more 11 countries joined with previous 52 other favored countries according to the Directorate General of Immigration recent released paper.

The 11 countries are Algeria, the Czech Republic, Fiji, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Panama, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Tunisia.

Tourists from those selected countries will not oblige to apply abroad for a visa but can purchase a visa on arrival at 15 gates of Indonesia's international airports and seaports. The fee for this visa, payable upon landing, is US$10 for a 7 day visa and US$25 for a 30-day visa.

The official entry requirements for the issuance of a 30 or 7 days day visa-on arrival:

Passport must be from one of the countries listed above.
Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.
Payment of US$10 or US$25 must be paid at the gateway, depending on the length of visa required.
Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
Visitors must enter and exit through one of the 15 airports or 21 seaports officially approved as an “international gateway” by the Indonesian Immigration department.
11 countries and territories are eligible for a "Visa Free" facility. Those holding valid passports from the following countries will be granted a non-extendable 30-day Visa-Free Short Visit Permit upon arrival at an Indonesian international gateway without charge:

Brunei Darussalam
Chile
Hong Kong SAR
Macau SAR
Malaysia
Morocco
Peru
Philippines
Thailand
Vietnam
Singapore

Others nationals that not granted with either visa on arrival favor nor visa free favor from Indonesia government may apply for tourist visa at Indonesia embassy abroad.

DO

* Convert money at a reputable looking money changer shop and independently calculate before changing. Shop around as the rate may vary, check whether the commission is added or not.
* Put on loads of high factor waterproof Sun Cream especially if you intend to spend a lot of time in the water
* Drink a lot of bottled water and eat a lot of fresh fruits - do your body a favour
* Be careful with your belonging at all times. Leave your important documents in your hotel safe and wander around with the copies.
* Respect the slow pace of processions - don't honk
* Haggle when buying, except on price-tagged goods
* Buy "immodium" to relieve bouts of Bali belly
* Reconfirm your outbound flight.
* Show your respect by wearing sarong when entering temples.

DON'T

* Step on offerings in the street - walk around them
* Attempt to swim outside designated areas on the beach
* Take drugs. This carry the death penalty according to Indonesian laws
* Touch people's heads. It's very offensive to Balinese Hindus
* Enter temples during menstruation.
* Forget to put salt on your food and drink water - you will probably sweat a lot
*Use your left hand in sacking or handing over something to someone as it is considered impolite. If there is no other option then express your apology.

Recomended Restaurants in Bali (Kuta, Sanur , Legian/Seminyak, Nusa Dua & Jimbaran, Ubud , Candidasa )

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Kuta

Cafe Dulang : Indonesian $$
Comments : Super Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup) that's almost a meal by itself.
Location : Kuta Square Shopping Centre. 2 shops from Matahari & same side of the street.

Kopi Pot : Mixed menu, Indonesian & Western $$$
Comments : One of our favorites, a welcome respite in Kuta, uses real cream!
Location : Jalan Legian / Just across from Micky Ds. Parking Telp. 752 614

Kori : Western $$$1/2
Comments : You won't believe that you're still in Kuta, quiet and serene with a nicely prepared menu.
Location : Jalan Poppies II (Near Tubes)

Made's Warung : Mixed menu, Indonesian & Western $$$
Comments : There's a reason the place is a legend. Good food, great atmosphere.
Location : Jalan Pantai Kuta / Just west of Bemo Corner Telp. 751 923

Pawon Pasundan : Sundanese $$1/2
Comments : Looking for some real Indonesian food? Here it is. Specialising in Sudanese cuisine (West Java) everything at Pawon Pasundan is absolutely delicious. Must tries are the "Flying Grouper" and the ice desserts.
Location : Jalan Kediri No.2 (formerly Jl. Kesatria) - right hand side Telp. 755 833

Pica Tapas Bar : $$
Comments : Authentic Tapas and Churrasqueria. The real deal for Spainish cuisine in Bali.
Location : Kuta Galeria block River Side No.15 Telp. 769 038 - 769 028

Legian/Seminyak

Antique Restaurant & Bar : International $$
Comments : The cuisine is described as Pan-Asian fusion, in term of an innovative combination of taste and flavour.
Location : Jl. Dhyanapura - Abimanyu Arcade 7 Telp. 730 907

Chat Cafe : International $$
Comments : Contemporary cafe with a nice, but limited menu that covers all the bases at very, very reasonable prices. And as an added bonus there's free wifi internet access available from 7.00 am - 11.00 pm.
Location : Jln. Kunti 18 Seminyak Telp. 732 303

Cafe Moka : Pastries and Western Favourites $$1/2
Comments : One of our favourite spots for bruch. Great bakery, light meals relaxed atmosphere and - surprise - great lasagne. Take-away available. Enjoy.
Location : Jl. Raya Seminyak Telp. 731 424

Gateway of India : Indian & Some Vegetarian $$$
Comments : The only restaurant in Bali dedicated serving authentic Indian cuisine - and if you get past the spartan decor the food is quite nice.
Location : Jalan Abimanyu. No. 10 Telp. 732 940

Kafe Warisan : French Mediterranean $$$$
Comments : The local perennial favorite, Kafe Warisan just gets better and better. Excellent value for money-especially for the daily lunch specials. Absolutely delightful. Reservations recommended.
Location : Jalan Raya Kerobokan No. 38 Telp. 731 175

Kuni's Bali: Japanese $$$
Comments : Modern and comptempory urban design plus an extensive menu with freshest ingrdients at very attractive prices equals excellent value for money.
Location : Jl. Lesmana No. 80, Seminyak Telp. 730 501

La Luciola : Italian $$$1/2
Comments : One of the few restaurants in Bali where you really should make a reservation - and they'll cook your pasta al dente if you ask nicely. Good food, great sunsets.
Location : Jalan Oberoi Seminyak - on the beach Telp. 730 838

Made's Warung : Indonesian & Western $$1/2
Comments : Same owners as Made's Warung in Kuta. It's rare to find a sequel as good as the original but Made's Warung in Seminyak has pulled it off (and there's parking).
Location : Jalan Raya Seminyak. Right hand side going north. Parking Telp. 732 130

Mykonos : Greek $$
Comments : The Greek restaurant in Bali, eating at Mykonos is like eating at home. Presentation may be simple but the atmosphere is fun, the food is delicious and the value is unbelievable. Reservations are an absolute necessity on the weekends.
Location : Jl. Laksmana No. 52 Telp. 733 253

Queen's Tandoor : Indian $$$
Comments : It is a little more expensive than Gateway of India but worth for money.
Location : Jl. Raya Seminyak No.73 (Gallery Seminyak) Telp. 732 770, 732 771

Rumors Restaurant : Cafe $$
Comments : The value restaurant on 'Eat Street' in Seminyak Rumours offers a full cafe style menu with an accent on Italian cooking at great down to earth prices.
Location : Jl. Laksmana Telp. 738 720

Tekor Bali : Indonesian and Western $$
Comments : With its beach side location, friendly service, great food and down to earth pricing who could ask for more? Always packed, always good.
Location : Double Six, Legian Kaja, Legian Telp. 735 268

The Beach House at Echo Beach : $$$
Comments : Quintessential beach side restaurant. Good food, wide selection, decent prices, friendly staff, live music once in a while and free wifi to boot. Great place to hang out and enjoy the sun and watch the surf.
Location : Jl. Pura Batu Mejan, Canggu. Phone (0361) 738471

The Good Earth Restaurant : Vegetarian $$1/2
Comments : Small cosy retreat with a surprisingly large menu, well prepared and good portions that will satisfy vegetarians and non-negetaians alike.
Location : Jl. Laksmana

The Living Room : Continental $$$1/2
Comments : True to it's name, The Living Room's comfortable atmosphere makes you feel right at home. Sharp service and continental favorites with a tropical flair at down to earth prices make the living room a great place to unwind.
Location : Jalan Raya Petitenget, Batu Belig Telp. 735 735

The Tuesday Night Pizza Club : $$1/2
Comments : The best pizza in Bali. Period. And they even deliver to Nusa Dua (extra of course).
Location : Jl. Laksmana Telp. 730 614

Tommy's Cafe : $$
Comments : The best breakfast spot in Legian. Hearty toasted sandwhiches and large fuit muffins baked to order - yes, muffins baked to order! Hmmm delicious. Great place to wake up and smell the coffee.
Location : Jl. Werkudara No. 520 Telp. 752 836

Trattoria : Italian $$1/2
Comments : A small intimate Italian restaurant serving a surprisingly wide variety of Italian dishes at rock bottom prices. Fine food, excellent value.
Location : Jl. Lesmana No. 104x, Oberoi, Seminyak Telp. 738 720

Ultimo : Italian $$
Comments : Don't let the contemporary setting with whitre table cloths put you off, Ultimo offers hearty Italian cuisine at and very affordable prices. Be sure to check out the special set menus - very, very good value for money.
Location : Jl. Lesmana No. 104x, Oberoi, Seminyak Telp. 738 720

Sanur

Cafe Batu Jimbar : Mixed menu, Indonesian & Western $$
Comments : A long time favourite, drop in for a full dinner or just snack. Very good value for money.
Location : Jalan Danau Tamblingan No. 152 Telp. 287 374

Candi Restaurant : Thai $$$
Comments : Consistently excellent Thai cuisine.
Location : Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Jalan Hang Tuah Sanur Telp. 288 511

Jazz Bar & Grill : International Favorites $$
Comments : Don't be put off by the shopping center location. A little bit of this, a little bit that -- ALL exquisitely prepared and accompanied by live entertainment nightly.
Location : Sanur Raya Shopping Center, Jl. Ngurah Rai Sanur Telp. 285 892

Pergola : International $$
Comments : Cosy and comfortable, Pergola is pehaps Sanur's most stylish restaurant with menu to match. Simply put, Pergola is just a great place to dine and unwind.
Location : Jl. Danau Toba 2, Sanur

Ryoshi : Japanese $$
Comments : There are a several Ryoshi Japanese Restaurants - all serve an wide ranging menu, good sushi at down to earth prices.
Location : Jalan Danau Tamblingan 150 Sanur Telp. 288 473

Nusa Dua & Jimbaran

Faces at The Bale : $$$$
Comments : New and cool. Exciting menu prepared in a show kitchen that opens onto and is part of the dining room. Faces is the only restaurant we know in Bali serving souffles - and we like souffles!
Location : The Bale Telp. 775 111

Nusa Dua Grill : Seafood $$1/2
Comments : Serving up hearty portions of the freshest seafood in Nusa Dua, the Nusa Dua Grill is a where all the surferes come to fuel up before or after a long day on the water. Nothing fancy, just good value for money.
Location : Geger Beach (South Nusa Dua)

Nyoman's Bali : Indonesian $$
Comments : If you staying in Tanjung Benoa area try Nyoman's. Nothing fancy but the food is tasty and the portions are ample. Stick with the Indonesian dishes.
Location : On the left hand side of the road just before the Club Mirage Resort.

PJ's at the Four Seasons : International $$$$$
Comments : It's not that hard to pick Bali's most romantic restaurant on the beach. The food is delicious and creatively presented.
Location : The Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay Bali Telp. 701 010

Santorini : Greek $$
Comments : If you are staying in the Nusa Dua area and enjoy Greek cuisine. this is the place. Excellent Greek cooking, very, very friendly staff and decent prices to boot.
Location : Jl. Pratama (across from the Conrad Bali Resort), free transport for Nusa Dua Area Telp. 777942

The Verandah : Continental $$$
Comments : One of Nusa Dua's best kept secrets is that The Bali International Lawn Bowls Club is open to the public. Enjoy a bird's eye view of the pitch while dining. Nice club menu featuring true imported streaks. Tremendous value for money.
Location : Bali Int'l Lawn Bowls Club. (Behind Matsuri Restaurant & Galleria Nusa Dua) Telp. 776 261

Trattoria: Italian $$1/2
Comments : A small intimate Italian restaurant serving a surprisingly wide variety of Italian dishes at rock bottom prices. Fine food, excellent value.
Location : Temple Hills Studio, Jl. Wanagiri No. 18, Jimbaran Telp. 861 6924

Ubud

Ary’s Warung : Asian and Western $$
Comments : A long time favorite that keeps getting better with time. Good food, relaxing atmosphere.
Location : Jalan Raya Ubud, Gianyar Telp. 975 053

Bebek Bengil : Mixed Indonesian, Balinese & Western $$
Comments : Good food, good service and the best coffee in Ubud.
Location : Jalan Raya Hanoman Padang Tegal, Ubud Telp. 975 489

Casa Luna : Mixed Indonesian & Western $$
Comments : A great place for brunch, always fresh bakery products.
Location : Jalan Raya Ubud Telp. 973 283

Kafe Batan Waru : Indonesian and Western $$
Comments : Good food complimented by relaxing atmosphere. A great place to hang out.
Location : Jalan Dewi Sita, Ubud Telp. 977 528

Kokokan Club Restaurant : Thai $$
Comments : Surprisingly decent Thai food overlooking a terraced rice padi.
Location : Jalan Pengosekan, Ubud Telp. 976 659

Candidasa

Alila Manggis : Continental $$$$
Comments : A great place to splurge. Lovely atmosphere, creative menu, beautiful presentation and above all - tasty.
Location : Alila Manggis Candidasa Telp. 0363 - 41011

Kedai : Balinese with a Western flair $$$
Comments : Operated by the same folks as Ary's Warung in Ubud, Kedai is simple restaurant with a limited menu where everything is done well. Best bet ? Try the four course sampler - Great value.
Location : Jalan Raya Candidasa, Candidasa Telp. 0363 - 42020

Watergarden Cafe : Mixed Indonesian & Western $$$
Comments : A nice, comfortable restaurant with good food. Wonderful place to while away the hours.
Location : The Watergarden, Candidasa Telp. 0363 - 41540

Recommended Hotels in Bali Listed by area

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Nusa Dua Area
Name of Hotel	Category	Lowest Price
Grand Hyatt	5 stars	US$ 153
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel	5 stars	US$ 105
The Bale	Boutique	US$ 370
Grand Mirage Resort	5 stars	US$ 95
Melia Bali	5 stars	US$ 98
Aston	4 stars	US$ 80
Melia Benoa	4 stars	US$ 65


Jimbaran
Name of Hotel	Category	Lowest Price
The Ritz-Carlton Bali	5 stars	US$ 180
Pan Sea Puri Bali	Boutique hotel	US$ 150
Keraton Bali	4 stars	US$ 95


Tuban Area
Name of Hotel	Category	Lowest Price
Santika Beach Hotel	4 stars	US$ 88
Kuta Paradiso	4 stars	US$ 85
Risata Hotel	3 stars	US$ 65


Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and surrounding
Name of Hotel	Category	Lowest Price
Restu Bali Hotel	Budget Hotel	US$ 48
Aneka Beach Hotel	Budget Hotel	US$ 50
Balisani Padma Hotel	Budget Hotel	US$ 45
The Oberoi Resort	Boutigue hotel	US$ 225
Villa Kendil	Boutigue hotel	US$ 100
Tugu Bali Hotel & Villa	Boutigue hotel	US$ 244
Santika Villas (The Samaya)	Boutigue hotel	US$ 310
Resor Seminyak	3 stars	US$ 80
Pelangi Bali Hotel	3 stars	US$ 63


Sanur area
Name of Hotel	Category	Lowest Price
Waka Maya	Boutigue	US$ 122
The Grand Bali Beach	5 stars	US$ 78
Bali Hyatt Hotel	5 stars	US$ 100
Sanur Beach Hotel	4 stars	US$ 77
Parigata Resort and Spa	3 stars	US$ 65
Puri Santrian	3 stars	US$ 75
Segara Village	3 stars	US$ 65
Puri Kelapa Cottages	Budget	US$ 46


Ubud area
Name of Hotel	Category	Lowest Price
Maya Ubud Resort	Boutique	US$ 225
Pitamaha Resort	Boutique	US$ 245
Komaneka Tanggayuda	Boutique	US$ 177
Komaneka Resort	Boutique	US$ 138
Kamandalu Resort & Spa	Boutique	US$ 180
The Chedi (Alila)	Boutique	US$ 275
Natura Resort	Boutique	US$ 228
The Payogan	Boutique	US$ 265
Ibah	Boutique	US$ 243
Puri Wulandari	Boutique	US$ 470
Pertiwi Bungalows		US$ 68
Champlung Sari Hotel		US$ 71
Tjampuhan Hotel & Spa		US$ 72
Ananda Cottages		US$ 55
Bali Spririt Hotel & Spa		US$ 75
Puri Saraswati		US$ 76


Candidasa
Name of Hotel	Category	Lowest Price
Puri Bagus Manggis		US$ 75
Puri Bagus Candidasa		US$ 75
Mimpi Resort Tulamben	Boutique	US$ 120


Lovina and Pemuteran - North Bali
Name of Hotel	Category	Lowest Price
Puri Bagus Lovina	Boutique	US$ 90
Sol Lovina	Budget	US$ 55
Bali Taman Resort	2 stars	US$ 42
Aditya Beach Cottages		US$ 54
Taman Sari		US$ 65

Objek Wisata dan Tempat Menarik di Bali

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Alas Kedaton (Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest)
Kabupaten/Kota : Tabanan
Alas Kedaton terletak di desa Kukuh Kecamatan Marga + 4 km dari kota Tabanan. Pura ini mempunyai dua keunikan yang sangat menarik. Pertama memiliki empat pintu masuk ke dalam Pura yaitu dari barat yang merupakan pintu masuk utama yang lainnya dari Utara, Timur dan dari Selatan yang kesemuanya menuju ke halaman tengah. Keunikan yang kedua adalah halaman dalam yang merupakan tempat yang tersuci justru letaknya lebih rendah dari halaman tengah dan luar. Tempat suci ini dikelilingi oleh hutan yang dihuni oleh sekelompok kera yang dianggap keramat. Disamping itu pula terdapat sekelompok kalong yang hidup bergantungan di dahan-dahan pohon kayu yang besar dan sewaktu-waktu beterbangan, merupakan suatu atraksi yang sangat menarik bagi wisatawan baik bagi wisatawan Nusantara maupun mancanegara.
Upacara piodalan di Pura ini adalah jatuh pada hari Selasa (Anggara Kasih) dau puluh hari setelah Hari Raya Galungan. Yang mana upacara dimaksud dimulai pada siang hari dan harus sudah selesai sebelum matahari terbenam. Pura ini sering pula disebut Pura Alas Kedaton atau Pura Dalem Kahyangan.

Bali Art Centre (Taman Budaya)
Kabupaten/Kota : Denpasar
Taman Werdhi Budaya yang terletak di Jalan Nusa Indah Denpasar merupakan salah satu tempat terluas dan paling komplek untuk pergelaran budaya di Bali dimana setiap tahunnya Pesta Kesenia Bali dilaksanakan di tempat ini. Dirancang oleh arsitektur termuka Bali yakni Ida Bagus Tugur, tempat ini dirancang berdasarkan arsitektur pura dan arsitektur Istana Kerajaan di Bali.
Pada pokoknya kawasan Taman Budaya yang dibelah sebuah sungai dari timur ke barat ini dibagi dalam 4 komplek :
1. Komplek Suci meliputi Pura Taman Beji, Bale Selonding, Bale Pepaosan, dll.
2. Komplek tenang meliputi Perpustakaan Widya Kusuma
3. Komplek setengah ramai meliputi Gedung Pameran Mahudara, Gedung Kriya, Studio Patung, Wisma Seni dan Wantilan
4. Komplek ramai meliputi Panggung Terbuka Ardha Candra dan Panggung tertutup Ksirarnawa (keduanya berada di Selatan Sungai)

Bedugul
Kabupaten/Kota : Tabanan
Bedugul merupakan suatu kawasan Pariwisata yang terletak pada ketinggian + 1240 m dari permukaan laut. Daerah ini sangat sejuk dengan temperatur rata-rata 180C pada malam hari dan 240C pada siang hari.

Brahmavihara-Arama
Kabupaten/Kota : Buleleng
Brahmavihara-Arama, yang lebih dikenal dengan nama Wihara Buddha Banjar, merupakan Vihara Buddha terbesar di Bali. Letaknya di daerah perbukitan di Desa Banjar Tegeha Kecamatan Banjar, 22 km sebelah Barat Singaraja dan 11 km dari kawasan wisata Lovina . Dengan suasananya yang sepi dan tenang serta dapat memandang langsung ke pantai Lovina sebagai kawasan wisata di Buleleng, menyebabkan Vihara Buddha ini menjadi daya tarik yang kuat bagi wisatawan, baik mancanegara maupun nusantara. Secara garis besar Vihara ini terdiri atas 5 kompleks penting, yaitu:

a. Uposatha Gara
Terletak di puncak sebelah Barat, sebuah ruangan yang nyaman dan tenang. Pada dinding-dindingnya terpahat panel kelahiran Sang Buddha, dan di tengah-tengah terdapat patung Sang Buddha dalam keadaan mencapai "Sama Sang Buddha" (Nirwana). Ruangan ini fungsinya untuk penasbihan para bhiku samanera (calon bhiku), tahap awal untuk mengikuti latihan tahap berikutnya.
b. Dharmasala
Semacam ruang kuliah terletak di sebelah timur. Di tempat ini para bhiku melakukan kebaktian, memberi khotbah-khotbah, dan juga tempat ini dimanfaatkan sebagai tempat untuk melakukan segala aktivitas spiritual.
c. Stupa
Sebuah bangunan yang bentuknya menyerupai lonceng raksasa yang terletak di sudut Barat Laut, yang seluruh sisi-sisinya terbuat dari beton dengan relief yang sangat mengagumkan.
d. Pohon Bodi
Di sudut barat daya bangunan terdapat pohon besar yang disebut pohon bodi, yang di sekitar pohon tersebut dihias dengan relief. Tempat ini merupakan simbul kemenangan Sang Buddha pada waktu beliau mencapai Sammia Sang Buddha (kesempurnaan yang abadi).
e. Kuti
Kuti ini merupakan tempat tinggal para bhiku maupun para siswa yang sedang menuntut ilmu dan kadang kala tempat ini juga dipergunakan sebagai tempat latihan para bhiku.

Di komplek Vihara terdapat beberapa patung Buddha yang menghiasi setiap sudut taman maupun ruangan. Diantaranya terdapat dua buah patung Budha yang sangat menarik yaitu patung Parinirwana dan patung Buddha sebagai Sang Buddha sedang mencapai sama atau moksa dalam istilah agama Hindu.

Bukit Jambul
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Bukit Jambul terletak di Desa Pesaban, Desa Nongan, Kecamatan Rendang, Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Karangasem, jaraknya kira-kira 12 km dari Klungkung atau 51 km dari kota Denpasar dan dilalui jalan jurusan ke Besakih. 0byek ini terletak diatas bukit, daya tarik obyek ini terletak pada perpaduan panorama perbukitan, sawah, lembah dan panorama laut. Dari tempat ketinggian ini wisatawan dapat menyaksikan keindahan alam yang mempesona. Dipinggir jalan yang menanjak dan berliku dapat disaksikan petak-petak sawah yang bertingkat dan pohon-pohon cengkeh yang subur.Di sebelah Timur tampak bukit menjulang tinggi di wilayah Sidemen dan disebelah Selatan kelihatan areal persawahan Kabupaten Klungkung dan sekitarnya serta pemandangan laut lepas di Selatan Klungkung. Bukit Jambul banyak disinggahi wisatawan yang akan pergi ke Besakih atau pada waktu kembali dari sana.

Danau Buyan dan Tamblingan(Buyan and Tamblingan Lake)
Kabupaten/Kota : Buleleng
Danau Buyan dan Danau Tamblingan seolah danau kembar yang memiliki daya tarik yang sangat mempesona. Keaslian alam di kedua danau ini masih sangat dirasakan, misalnya dengan tidak adanya penggunaan perahu bermotor di kedua danau ini. Masyarakat setempat menggunakan perahu-perahu kecil yang disebut "pedahu" untuk memancing. Dengan udara yang sejuk dikelilingi pegunungan yang serba hijau, suasana udara yang segar memberikan suasana yang tenang dan nyaman. Danau ini sangat ideal untuk rekreasi air seperti mendayung dan memancing. Bagi mereka yang menyenangi alam dan rekreasi, kedua danau inilah tempatnya. Adanya kera-kera yang tidak jauh dari kedua danau ini, yaitu di jalan raya sebelah danau Buyan jurusan Denpasar-Singaraja, yang semakin hari semakin banyak jumlahnya, menambah daya tarik kawasan ini sebagai obyek wisata.
Danau Buyan dan Danau Tamblingan berlokasi di Kecamatan Sukasada, 21 km sebelah Selatan Kota Singaraja, terletak di pinggir jalan Denpasar-Singaraja. Letaknya yang cukup tinggi yaitu kurang lebih 1000 m dari permukaan laut menyebabkan udaranya agak sejuk dan dingin pada malam hari. Sedangkan Danau Tamblingan dapat dicapai melalui pertigaan ke arah Desa Munduk, desa Gobleg dan tembus di Lovina. Sepanjang jalan ke danau ini dapat dilihat pemandangannya secara utuh. Dari Desa Munduk dapat dicapai danau melalui jalan swadaya masyarakat. Mobil dapat mencapai pinggir danau yang masih asri, dengan kawasan hutannya yang belum tersentuh.
Fasilitas yang tersedia adalah tempat parkir untuk mobil tepi danau, penyewaan perahu untuk keperluan memancing ataupun sekedar berekreasi, dan fasilitas akomodasi. Dari pengamatan secara umum, kebanyakan wisatawan yang datang ke tempat ini adalah wisatawan mancanegara yang independent, mereka membawa kendaraan sendiri. Setiap saat danau ini ramai dikunjungi wisatawan mancanegara maupun wisatawan Nusantara.
Lokasi 0byek Danau Buyan dan Tamblingan terletak di kawasan yang sangat strategis yakni diapit oleh tiga obyek wisata terkenal yaitu Bedugul dengan Pura Ulun Danunya, Air Terjun Gitgit, dan Lovina Beach. Sebagai latar belakang adalah gunung Lesong dengan ketinggian 1860 m memagari kejernihan air danau sekaligus menciptakan keheningan yang sangat alami.

Denpasar (Denpasar City)
Kabupaten/Kota : Denpasar
Denpasar sebagai pusat pemerintahan Bali, pusat bisnis di Bali merupakan ibukota dari Propinsi Bali. Jalan Gajamada merupakan yang dulunya merupakan pusat bisnis sampai saat ini dimana kantor-kantor Bank, restaurant dan pusat pemerintahan Kotamadya Denpasar terletak di jalan ini. Sebagai kota yang berkembang menjadi kota modern (metropolitan) Kota Denpasar memiliki prasarana dan sarana seperti pusat perbelanjaan dan restaurant yang terletak di Jalan Teuku Umar. Untuk tempat berbelanja bahan baku textile dan kerajinan cobalah berkunjung ke Pasar Badung dan Pasar Kumbasari yang letak dipisahkan oleh Tukad Badung. Untuk pusat perbelanjaan modern anda bisa ke jalan-jalan Ke Jalan Sudirman dan Jalan Diponegoro tempat lokasi dari Matahari, Rimo, Ramayana, Tiara Dewata dan Libi Department Store .

pemandangan yang sangat indah.

Desa Batubulan(Batubulan Village)
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Tempat ini adalah sebuah desa dalam ruang lingkup Kecamatan Sukawati Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Gianyar Propinsi Daerah Tingkat I Bali. Desa Batubulan pada awalnya terkenal sebagai satu desa agraris yang kaya akan kesenian termasuk Seni Tari dan Seni Ukir. Struktur masyarakat dan kebudayaan agraris yang dijiwai oleh Agama Hindu menjadi dasar dari kehidupan masyarakat Desa Batubulan. Batubulan sangat terkenal sebagai 0byek Wisata Tari Barong yang khas. Desa ini terletak pada jalur Denpasar-Gianyar kira-kira 10 km dari Denpasar dan 21 km dari Gianyar. Setiap harinya para wisatawan mancanegara maupun Nusantara menyaksikan tarian barong di lima tempat pertunjukan. Disamping itu para wisatawan juga dapat melihat para pematung batu padas membuat patung-patung untuk dekorasi rumah hotel, perempatan jalan, jembatan maupun pura.

Desa Belega dan Bona(Belega and Bona Village)
Desa Belega termasuk Kecamatan Blahbatuh Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Gianyar, sedangkan Banjar/Dusun Bona merupakan wilayah Desa Belega. Yang sangat menarik dari Desa Belega ini adalah, desa ini terkenal sebagai pusat kerajinan dari bambu, yang antara lain berupa : kursi, tempat tidur, meja hias, almari dan lain-lainnya.Sedangkan Desa Bona terkenal sebagai pusat kerajinan dari daun lontar dan tari kecaknya.
Hampir setiap hari Desa Belega dan Bona ini dikunjungi wisatawan mancanegara maupun wisatawan nusantara yang ingin membeli atau memesan kerajinan bambu atau daun lontar untuk keperluan rumah tangga atau hotel/restaurant. Di samping itu Bona juga terkenal dengan tari kecaknya yang mengambil ceritera Ramayana. Setelah pertunjukan tari kecak, dipertunjukkan juga tari Sang Hyang Dedari yang ditarikan oleh 2 orang gadis kecil dalam keadaan tidak sadar (trance), dan terakhir dipertunjukkan Tari Sang Hyang Jaran, dimana seorang laki-laki menari sambil menendang bara api yang sangat besar dengan kaki telanjang.

Desa Gelgel (Gelgel Village)
Kabupaten/Kota : Klungkung
DESA GELGEL terletak 3 Km dari Kota Semarapura ke arah Selatan, dekat dengan Desa Kamasan. Wisatawan dapat menyaksikan kegiatan upacara yang dilakukan selama tiga hari, dimulai pada hari Senen setelah hari raya Galungan (yang disebut dengan " Pamacekan Agung"). Desa ini juga terkenal dengan kerajinan Tenun kain Songket yang menjadi ciri khas desa tersebut.

Desa Kamasan (Kamasan Village)
Kabupaten/Kota : Klungkung
DESA KAMASAN terkenal dengan kerajinan perak, ukiran selongsong peluru, emas dan lukisan wayang tradisionalnya. Barang-barang seni hasil kerajinan perak, emas, selongsong peluru dan lukisan khas wayang tradisional ini selain erat kaitannya untuk upacara-upacara keagamaan juga dapat

Desa Mas (Mas Village)
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Desa Mas sudah terkenal akan kesenian, kerajinan ukir-ukiran, patung dan lain-lainnya sejak jaman dahulu sampai sekarang. Letak Desa Mas sangat strategis, karena berada pada jalur pariwisata, oleh karena itu Desa Mas termasuk salah satu Obyek Wisata yang menarik di Daerah Gianyar bagian Barat.
Desa Mas ini berhari-hari banyak dikunjungi oleh wisatawan mancanegara maupun Nusantara untuk melihat dan membeli hasil industri kerajinan masyarakat Desa Mas. Seorang Brahmana dari Majapahit, yang tidak betah lagi tinggal disana, datang ke Bali karena masih kuat ingin mempertahankan Agama Hindu yang didesak oleh Agama Islam. Beliau ini disebut Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh atau dengan nama lain Danghyang Nirarta atau Danghyang Dwijendra. Selama beliau di Desa Mas, beliau banyak memberikan pelajaran dan pengetahuan baik dibidang agama, sosial, seni budaya dan lain-lainnya kepada Mas Wilis.Setelah Mas Wilis mendalami semua pelajaran dan pengetahuan yang diberikan, lalu diadakan pendiksaan oleh Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh dan ia diberi gelar Pangeran Manik Mas. Sebagai bukti bakti untuk menghormati jasa-jasanya, Pangeran Manik Mas membuat pesraman atau Geria dengan segala perlengkapannya untuk Pendanda Sakti Bawu Rauh. Demikian pula Pedanda Sakti Bawu Rauh untuk memperingati kejadian ini, (sebagai bukti), beliau menancapkan tongkat tangi (pohon tangi) yang masih hidup sampai sekarang yang terletak di jaba tengah Pura Taman Pule Mas. Sejak saat itu beliau memberi nama desa ini Desa Mas. Disamping itu Pangeran Manik Mas mempersembahkan putrinya yang bernama Ayu Kayuan (Mas Gumitir), dari perkawinannya dengan Mas Gumitir menurunkan Brahmana Mas yang tinggal di Desa Mas sekarang ini.

Desa Peliatan (Peliatan Village)
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Desa Peliatan sebagai obyek wisata di Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Gianyar banyak dikunjungi oleh para wisatawan Mancanegara maupun Nusantara untuk membeli hasil kerajinan rakyat maupun menonton pertunjukan keseniannya, disamping karena letaknya sangat dekat dengan Ubud. Desa Peliatan memiliki potensi yang cukup baik dalam bidang seni budaya dan gudangnya para seniman. Di desa ini tumbuh dan berkembang dengan suburnya berbagai kegiatan seni, baik seni tari, seni patung, seni ukir maupun seni lukis. Di Desa Peliatan hidup tokoh-tokoh seni.Tokoh-tokoh seni tabuh yang cukup banyak pengalaman dan terkenal di tingkat Nasional maupun International seperti : Anak Agung Gede Mandra, I Wayan Gandra, I Wayan Gerindem dan I Made Lebah, semuanya bergabung dalam sekeha Gong Gunung Sari Desa peliatan yang cukup punya andil untuk merangsang para wisatawan lebih bergairah datang ke Bali pada umumnya maupun ke Desa Peliatan pada khususnya.
Tidak jarang diantara mereka ikut merasakan seni dan ikut berperan sebagai penabuh. Mereka belajar menari dan menabuh dengan guru-guru. Di bidang seni lukis, ukir maupun patung, Desa Peliatan juga memiliki potensi yang cukup tinggi. Perkembangan seni lukis maupun seni patung sudah berkembang sejak masuknya Agama Hindu.

Desa Sebatu dan Pujung(Sebatu and Pujung Villages)
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Desa Sebatu terletak di sebelah Utara Desa Tegallalang, Kecamatan Tegallalang, sedangkan Banjar atau Dusun Pujung termasuk wilayah Desa Sebatu. Dari desa Peliatan, arah Desa Sebatu adalah ke Utara, dan di lokasi itulah banyak sekali para pematung yang di sepanjang jalan ngobrol sambil tangan mereka sibuk mengukir kayu dengan pisau kecil. Dan di Desa Sebatu terletak di sebelah Utara Desa Tegallalang, Kecamatan Tegallalang, sedangkan Banjar atau Dusun Pujung termasuk wilayah Desa Sebatu. Dari desa Peliatan, arah Desa Sebatu adalah ke Utara, dan di lokasi itulah banyak sekali para pematung yang di sepanjang jalan ngobrol sambil tangan mereka sibuk mengukir kayu dengan pisau kecil. Dan di Desa Adat Sebatu ini terdapat sebuah Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu.
Desa Sebatu dan Pujung banyak dikunjungi oleh para wisatawan Mancanegara maupun Nusantara dan tujuan mereka adalah untuk melihat serta membeli hasil-hasil kerajinan masyarakat yang berupa pohon pisang, buah-buahan, bunga-bungaan, patung antik, patung Garuda dan lain-lainnya yang terbuat dari kayu. Di wilayah Desa Sebatu banyak ditemui bukti-bukti kekunaan. Bukti-bukti tersebut diantaranya adalah Lingga di beberapa pura, upacara-upacara yang tidak memakai Pedanda, dan juga tidak adanya Padmasana pada pura-pura di lingkungan wilayah desa ini. Nama Sebatu sendiri telah dikaitkan dengan cerita yang termuat dalam lontar Usana Bali yaitu cerita Mayadenawa. Ketika terjadi peperangan antara Mayadenawa dan Betara Indra, pada saat Mayadenawa telah mengalami kekalahan ia menarik diri ke Utara. Mungkin karena kepayahan, sementara musuh tetap mengejar, terpelesetlah kakinya pada sebuah batu. Dalam bahasa Bali terpeleset berarti nyauh atau sauh. Karena terpeleset pada batu, kemudian tempat ini diberi nama Sauh Batu. Karena dengan berkembangnya masa kata Sauh Batu diubah menjadi Sebatu. Desa Sebatu dan Pujung banyak dikunjungi oleh para wisatawan Mancanegara maupun Nusantara dan tujuan mereka adalah untuk melihat serta membeli hasil-hasil kerajinan masyarakat yang berupa pohon pisang, buah-buahan, bunga-bungaan, patung antik, patung Garuda dan lain-lainnya yang terbuat dari kayu. Di wilayah Desa Sebatu banyak ditemui bukti-bukti kekunaan. Bukti-bukti tersebut diantaranya adalah Lingga di beberapa pura, upacara-upacara yang tidak memakai Pedanda, dan juga tidak adanya Padmasana pada pura-pura di lingkungan wilayah desa ini. Nama Sebatu sendiri telah dikaitkan dengan cerita yang termuat dalam lontar Usana Bali yaitu cerita Mayadenawa. Ketika terjadi peperangan antara Mayadenawa dan Betara Indra, pada saat Mayadenawa telah mengalami kekalahan ia menarik diri ke Utara. Mungkin karena kepayahan, sementara musuh tetap mengejar, terpelesetlah kakinya pada sebuah batu. Dalam bahasa Bali terpeleset berarti nyauh atau sauh. Karena terpeleset pada batu, kemudian tempat ini diberi nama Sauh Batu. Karena dengan berkembangnya masa kata Sauh Batu diubah menjadi Sebatu. Desa Sebatu terletak di sebelah Utara Desa Tegallalang, Kecamatan Tegallalang, sedangkan Banjar atau Dusun Pujung termasuk wilayah Desa Sebatu. Dari desa Peliatan, arah Desa Sebatu adalah ke Utara, dan di lokasi itulah banyak sekali para pematung yang di sepanjang jalan ngobrol sambil tangan mereka sibuk mengukir kayu dengan pisau kecil. Dan di Desa Adat Sebatu ini terdapat sebuah Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu. Desa Sebatu dan Pujung banyak dikunjungi oleh para wisatawan Mancanegara maupun Nusantara dan tujuan mereka adalah untuk melihat serta membeli hasil-hasil kerajinan masyarakat yang berupa pohon pisang, buah-buahan, bunga-bungaan, patung antik, patung Garuda dan lain-lainnya yang terbuat dari kayu. Di wilayah Desa Sebatu banyak ditemui bukti-bukti kekunaan. Bukti-bukti tersebut diantaranya adalah Lingga di beberapa pura, upacara-upacara yang tidak memakai Pedanda, dan juga tidak adanya Padmasana pada pura-pura di lingkungan wilayah desa ini. Nama Sebatu sendiri telah dikaitkan dengan cerita yang termuat dalam lontar Usana Bali yaitu cerita Mayadenawa. Ketika terjadi peperangan antara Mayadenawa dan Betara Indra, pada saat Mayadenawa telah mengalami kekalahan ia menarik diri ke Utara. Mungkin karena kepayahan, sementara musuh tetap mengejar, terpelesetlah kakinya pada sebuah batu. Dalam bahasa Bali terpeleset berarti nyauh atau sauh. Karena terpeleset pada batu, kemudian tempat ini diberi nama Sauh Batu. Karena dengan berkembangnya masa kata Sauh Batu diubah menjadi Sebatu. Desa Sebatu terletak di sebelah Utara Desa Tegallalang, Kecamatan Tegallalang, sedangkan Banjar atau Dusun Pujung termasuk wilayah Desa Sebatu. Dari desa Peliatan, arah Desa Sebatu adalah ke Utara, dan di lokasi itulah banyak sekali para pematung yang di sepanjang jalan ngobrol sambil tangan mereka sibuk mengukir kayu dengan pisau kecil. Dan di Desa Adat Sebatu ini terdapat sebuah Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu. Desa Sebatu dan Pujung banyak dikunjungi oleh para wisatawan Mancanegara maupun Nusantara dan tujuan mereka adalah untuk melihat serta membeli hasil-hasil kerajinan masyarakat yang berupa pohon pisang, buah-buahan, bunga-bungaan, patung antik, patung Garuda dan lain-lainnya yang terbuat dari kayu. Di wilayah Desa Sebatu banyak ditemui bukti-bukti kekunaan. Bukti-bukti tersebut diantaranya adalah Lingga di beberapa pura, upacara-upacara yang tidak memakai Pedanda, dan juga tidak adanya Padmasana pada pura-pura di lingkungan wilayah desa ini. Nama Sebatu sendiri telah dikaitkan dengan cerita yang termuat dalam lontar Usana Bali yaitu cerita Mayadenawa. Ketika terjadi peperangan antara Mayadenawa dan Betara Indra, pada saat Mayadenawa telah mengalami kekalahan ia menarik diri ke Utara. Mungkin karena kepayahan, sementara musuh tetap mengejar, terpelesetlah kakinya pada sebuah batu. Dalam bahasa Bali terpeleset berarti nyauh atau sauh. Karena terpeleset pada batu, kemudian tempat ini diberi nama Sauh Batu. Karena dengan berkembangnya masa kata Sauh Batu diubah menjadi Sebatu.

Desa Tenganan (Tenganan Village)
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Desa Tenganan atau Tengan Pegeringsingan merupakan salah satu dari sejumlah desa kuno di Bali yang dikenal dengan sebutan Bali Age. Pola kehidupan masyarakat Tenganan seperti pola perkampungan, struktur komunikasi sistim ritual merupakan suatu yang amat unik.

Goa Lawah (Bat Cave)
Kabupaten/Kota : Klungkung
Tempat sangat menarik untuk dikunjungi karena letaknya strategis dipinggir pantai dengan pemandangan laut dan pulau Nusa Penida di kejauhan serta penataan pantainya yang asri dan indah. Di pantai kadang-kadang wisatawan dapat menyaksikan kegiatan upacara adat dan juga dapat melihat kelelawar bergelantungan di tepi goa.

Gunung Agung(Mount Agung)
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Gunung Agung yang merupakan Gunung yang disucikan oleh masyarakat Hindu Bali dimana mereka memiliki kepercayaan bahwa para dewa-dewa berstana di Gunung Agung. Gunung Agung salah satu gunung yang masih aktif di Pulau Bali, letusan terakhir terjadi pada tahun 1963 yang mengakibatkan kehancuran terutama di Kabupaten Karangasem. Gunung yang memiliki ketinggian 3,014 meter, di kaki gunung terdapat Pura Besakih, pura yang terbesar yang terdapat di Bali. Para petualang dapat memanjat Gunung Agung antara bulan Juli dan Bulan October.

Gunung Batur (Mount Batur)
Kabupaten/Kota : Bangli
Gunung yang sampai saat ini masih aktif dengan ketinggian 1,500 meter dari permukaan laut dan membutuhkan waktu kurang lebih 1 jam perjalanan dari Denpasar. Dua letusan yang terjadi pada tahun 1917 dan 1926 serta tahun 1994. Dengan danau Batur yang terletak di kaki gunung Batur memberikan suasana pemandangan yang menakjubkan. Kegiatan hiking menuju puncak kurang lebih 3 jam untuk menyaksikan Gunung Agung dan Gunung Rinjani

Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Setelah melewati Gapura dan 315 anak tangga di pinggir sungai Pakerisan yaitu sebuah sungai yang mempunyai nilai sejarah yang sangat tinggi, terletak komplek candi Gunung Kawi. Obyek wisata ini termasuk wilayah Tampaksiring 40 km dari Denpasar. Mengenai nama Gunung Kawi ini belum diketahui dengan pasti asal mulanya. Namun secara etimologi dikatakan berasal dari kata Gunung dan Kawi, yang berarti gunung adalah daerah pegunungan dan Kawi berarti pahatan. Jadi maksudnya ialah pahatan yang terdapat di pegunungan atau di padas karang. Menurut sejarahnya diantara raja – raja yang memerintah di Bali yang paling terkenal adalah Dinasti Warmadewa. Raja Udayana adalah merupakan dinasti ini dan beliau adalah anak dari Ratu Campa yang diangkat anak oleh Warmadewa. Setelah dewasa Udayana nikah dengan Putri Jawa yang bernama Gunapriya Dharma Patni. Dari perkawinannya ini menurunkan Erlangga dan Anak Wungsu. Akhirnya setelah Erlangga wafat tahun 1041, kerajaanya di Jawa Timur dibagi Dua. Pendeta Budha yang bernama Empu Baradah dikirim ke Bali agar pulau Bali diberikan kepada salah satu Putra Erlangga, tetapi ditolak oleh Empu Kuturan. Selanjutnya Bali diperintah oleh Raja Anak Wungsu antara tahun 1029 – 1077 dan dibawah perintahnya Bali merupakan daerah yang sangat subur dan tentram. Setelah beliau meninggal dunia abunya disimpan dalam satu candi di komplek Candi Gunung Kawi. Tulisannya yang terdapat diatas pintu semu yang berbunyi : " Haji Lumah Ing Jalu " yang berarti Sang Raja dimakamkan di Jalu" sama dengan "Susuh" dari ( ayam jantan ) yang bentuknya sama dengan "Kris" maka perkataan Ing Jalu dapat ditafsirkan sebagai petunjuk " Kali Kris " atau Pakerisan. Raja yang dimakamkan di jalu dimaksud adalah Raja Udayana. Sedangkan tulisan " Rwa Anakira " yang berarti " Dua Anaknya " kemungkinan yang dimaksud makam Raja Udayana, Anak Wungsu dan Empat orang Permaisuri Raja serta Perdana Mentri Raja. Diseberang Tenggara atau dari komplek candi ini terletak Wihara ( tempat tinggal atau asrama para biksu / pendeta Budha ). Peninggalan candi dan wihara di Gunung Kawi ini diperkirakan pada abad 11 Masehi.

Jati Luwih
Kabupaten/Kota : Tabanan
Jati Luwih, terletak pada ketinggian 700 m diatas permukaan laut, + 27 km ke arah Utara kota Tabanan. Jati Luwih sebagai Desa Wisata merupakan salah satu obyek yang terindah di Bali, dengan pemandangan yang luas dan panorama sawah yang bertingkat yang tiada taranya. Disebelah utaranya dilatarbelakangi oleh gunung yang berhutan lebat dengan udara yang sejuk dan bersih.

Jimbaran dan Kedonganan
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Jimbaran dan Kedonganan adalah merupakan tempat dimana para nelayan berlabuh dan pusat pasar ikan di daerah Badung. Pantai putih yang cocok untuk berjemur dan berlayar dengan perahu tradisional. Dan pada saat matahari tenggelam sambil menikmati santap malam akan menyaksikan sinar lampu hotel-hotel yang terletak di tebing-tebing sebelah selatan pantai serta menyaksikan kapal terbang yang akan turun dan mengudara di Airport Ngurah Rai.

Kawasan Batur (Batur Area)
Kabupaten/Kota : Bangli
Nama 0byek Wisata Kawasan Batur disesuaikan dengan potensi yang ada yaitu Gunung Batur dan Danau Batur. Pura Batur, yang namanya berasal dari nama Gunung Batur, merupakan salah satu Pura Sad Khayangan yang diemong oleh Warga Desa Batur. Gunung Batur meletus tahun 1917, menyebabkan pura yang tadinya berada di kaki sebelah Barat dipindahkan bersama warga desa ke tempat yang sekarang.Dari Penelokan dapat memandang birunya Danau Batur dan buih-buih ombak yang menepi. Di kawasan ini banyak kapal boat yang melayani wisatawan dan penumpang umum dalam setiap penyeberangan dari Desa Kedisan ke Desa Trunyan. Para nelayan sibuk mengail ikan mujair dan hasil tangkapannya itu di bawa ke Kabupaten Bangli untuk dijadikan makanan khas Bangli yaitu sate mujair. Kawasan Batur berada pada ketinggian 900 m di atas permukaan laut dengan suhu udara sejuk di siang hari dan dingin pada waktu malam hari. Jika ditempuh dari ibu Kota Propinsi kawasan ini berjarak +65 km, dari Ibu Kota Bangli sejauh +23 km. Pura Batur merupakan tempat Pemujaan Umat Hindu di seluruh Bali khususnya Bali Tengah, Utara dan Timur memohon keselamatan di bidang persawahan.

Kawasan Nusa Penida(Nusa Penida Area)
Kabupaten/Kota : Klungkung
Di kawasan Nusa Penida ini terdapat beberapa obyek serta tempat rekreasi wisata tirta. Kawasan Rekreasi tirta tersebut sangat menarik untuk dinikmati oleh para wisatawan, yaitu kawasan bahari dengan tumbuhan karang yang amat indah dan bermacam-macam jenis ikan yang berwarna-warni.

Kawasan Toya Bungkah (Toya Bungkah Area)
Kabupaten/Kota : Bangli
Toyobungkah termasuk wilayah Desa Batur, terletak di kaki Gunung Batur atau dipinggir Barat Danau Batur yang jaraknya kurang lebih 6 km dari Desa Kediaman, 38 km dari Kota Bangli dan 78 km dari Kota Denpasar. Toyobungkah merupakan Sumber Mata Air Panas Alam yang sehari-harinya dimanfaatkan untuk merendam badan karena dianggap dapat menyembuhkan penyakit khususnya penyakit kulit. Airnya ditampung pada suatu kolam kecil yang terletak di sebelah Danau Batur. Karena letak kolam air panas sangat berdekatan dengan Danau Batur, maka pandangan ke arah danau menjadi bebas sehingga dari kejauhan tampak pemandangan yang indah dimana disebelah timur laut Danau Batur kelihatan Desa Trunyan yang dikelilingi daerah perbukitan yang menghijau. Disamping pemandangannya yang sangat indah, Toyobungkah hawanya sejuk, sehingga tidak mengherankan apabila seorang pujangga dan sastrawan terkenal yaitu Sutan Takdir Ali Syahbana memilih Toyobungkah sebagai tempat untuk mendirikan bangunan yang disebut Balai Seni Toyobungkah yaitu tempat yang dipergunakan untuk menggelar berbagai macam kesenian. Dalam perjalanan menuju Toyobungkah kita akan banyak menikmati panorama yang indah seperti panorama gunung dan Danau Batur, pohon cempedak atau nangka, dan tumbuh-tumbuhan lainnya serta tumpukan bekas-bekas lahar yang sudah menjadi karang yang kelihatan indah. Di sebelah timur jalan raya menuju Toyobungkah ada sebuah pura yang cukup besar yaitu Pura Jati. Toyobungkah memiliki daya tarik serta keindahan hingga banyak dikunjungi para wisatawan Mancanegara dan Nusantara yang bertujuan untuk mendaki Gunung Batur, kemah, mandi, berekreasi ataupun melihat dari dekat keindahannya. Di tempat ini terdapat dua kolam air panas yang berdekatan yaitu kolam air panas alam yang bisa dipergunakan untuk umum, khususnya masyarakat sekitar tempat ini, sedang kolam air panas yang satunya telah dibangun dengan tembok penyengker, tempat ini disediakan untuk para wisatawan mancanegara dan wisatawan Nusantara.

Kerta Gosa dan Taman Gili
Kabupaten/Kota : Klungkung
Objek wisata Kertha Gosa dan Taman Gili (Balai Kambang) pada jaman dahulu merupakan bagian dari Puri Semarapura Kerajaan Klungkung yang dibangun pada abad 17. Di sebelah barat bangunan ini terdapat sebuah pintu gerbang yang dikenal dengan nama Pemedal Agung adalah merupakan pintu gerbang utama Puri Semarapura tersebut. Ketiga bangunan bersejarah ini berada dalam satu areal yang terletak dijantung kota Semarapura kurang lebih 40 km sebelah timur kota Denpasar, dilalui oleh jalur lalu lintas perjalanan menuju Besakih, Goa Lawah, Candi Dasa dan dari objek wisata Kertha Gosa/Taman Gili dapat dilanjutkan ke Desa Kamasan yang terletak 2 km kearah selatan sebuah desa yang terkenal dengan kerajinan perak, ukiran klongsong peluru, emas dan lukisan wayang tradisional.
Daya tarik ketiga bangunan ini adalah karena sebagai peninggalan bersejarah dari kerajaan Klungkung dengan ornamen ukiran-ukirannya yang indah mengagumkan. Selain itu pada bangunan Kertha Gosa dan Taman Gili, pada langit-langit atapnya dihiasi lukisan tradisional Kamasan yang amat artistik, menggambarkan filosofi kebudayaan Hindu. Disamping itu pula Taman Gili/Balai Kambang sebagai satu bangunan berarsitektur tradisional Bali didirikan diatas alas kura-kura raksasa disebelah timurnya, diatas tembok kolam yang mengelilinginya berderet patung-patung para dewa disatu pihak dan para raksasa di pihak lain, masing-masing kelompok berusaha mendapatkan Amertha Penyubur Kehidupan.

Kertha Gosha
Kabupaten/Kota : Klungkung
Sebagai bekas kerajaan, wajar jika Klungkung mempunyai banyak peninggalan yang saat ini menjadi objek wisata. Salah satunya adalah Taman Gili Kerta Gosa, peninggalan budaya kraton Semarapura Klungkung. Kerta Gosa adalah suatu bangunan (bale) yang merupakan bagian dari bangunan komplek kraton Semarapura dan telah dibangun sekitar tahun 1686 oleh peletak dasar kekuasaan dan pemegang tahta pertama kerajaan Klungkung yaitu Ida I Dewa Agung Jambe.

Kerta Gosa terdiri dari dua buah bangunan (bale) yaitu Bale akerta Gosa dan Bale Kambang. Disebut Bale Kambang karena bangunan ini dikelilingi kolam yaitu Taman Gili. Keunikan Kerta Gosa dengan Bale Kambang ini adalah pada permukan plafon atau langit-langit bale ini dihiasi dengan lukisan tradisional gaya Kamasan (sebuah desa di Klungkung) atau gaya wayang yang sangat populer di kalangan masyarakat Bali. Pada awalnya, lukisan yang menghiasi langit-langit bangunan itu terbuat dari kain dan parba. Baru sejak tahun 1930 diganti dan dibuat di atas eternit lalu direstorasi sesuai dengan gambar aslinya dan masih utuh hingga sekarang. Sebagai peninggalan budaya Kraton Semarapura, Kerta Gosa dan Bale Kambang difungsikan untuk tempat mengadili perkara dan tempat upacara keagamaan terutama yadnya yaitu potong gigi (mepandes) bagai putra-putri raja.

Fungsi dari kedua bangunan terkait erat dengan fungsi pendidikan lewat lukisan-lukisan wayang yang dipaparkan pada langit-langit bangunan. Sebab, lukisan-lukisan tersebut merupakan rangkaian dari suatu cerita yang mengambil tema pokok parwa yaitu Swargarokanaparwa dan Bima Swarga yang memberi petunjuk hukuman karma phala (akibat dari baik-buruknya perbuatan yang dilakukan manusia selama hidupnya) serta penitisan kembali ke dunia karena perbuatan dan dosa-dosanya. Karenanya tak salah jika dikatakan bahwa secara psikologis, tema-tema lukisan yang menghiasi langit-langit bangunan Kerta Gosa memuat nilai-nilai pendidikan mental dan spiritual. Lukisan dibagi menjadi enam deretan yang bertingkat.

Deretan paling bawah menggambarkan tema yang berasal dari ceritera Tantri. Dereta kedua dari bawah menggambarkan tema dari cerita Bimaswarga dalam Swargarakanaparwa. Deretan selanjutnya bertemakan cerita Bagawan Kasyapa. Deretan keempat mengambil tema Palalindon yaitu ciri atau arti dan makna terjadinya gempa bumi secara mitologis. Lanjutan cerita yang diambil dari tema Bimaswarga terlukiskan pada deretan kelima yang letaknya sudah hampir pada kerucut langit-langit bangunan. Di deretan terakhir atau keenam ditempati oleh gambaran tentang kehidupan nirwana. Selain di langit-langit bangunan Kerta Gosa, lukisan wayang juga menghiasi langit-langit bangunan di sebelah barat Kerta Gosa yaitu Bale Kambang. Pada langit-langit Bale Kambang ini lukisan wayang mengambil tema yang berasal dari cerita Kakawin Ramayana dan Sutasoma. Pengambilan tema yanga berasal dari kakawin ini memberi petunjuk bahwa fungsi bangunan Bale Kambang merupakan tempat diselenggarakannya upacara keagamaan Manusa Yadnya yaitu potong gigi putra-putri raja di Klungkung. Daya tarik dari Kerta Gosa selain lukisan tradisional gaya Kamasan di Bale Kerta Gosa dan Bale Kambang, peninggalan penting lainnya yang masih berada di sekitarnya dan tak dapat dipisahkan dari segi nilai sejarahnya adalah pemedal agung (pintu gerbang/gapura). Pemedal Agung terletak di sebelah barat Kerta Gosa yang sangat memancarkan nilai peninggalan budaya kraton. Pada Pemedal Agung ini terkandung pula nilai seni arsitektur tradisional Bali. Gapura inilah yang pernah berfungsi sebagi penopang mekanisme kekuasaan pemegang tahta (Dewa Agung) di Klungkung selama lebih dari 200 tahun (1686-1908).

Pada peristiwa perang melawan ekspedisi militer Belanda yang dikenal sebagai peristiwa Puputan Klungkung pada tanggal 28 April 1908, pemegang tahta terakhir Dewa Agung Jambe dan pengikutnya gugur. (Rekaman peristiwa ini kini diabadikan dalam monumen Puputan Klungkung yang terletak di seberang Kerta Gosa). Setelah kekalahan tersebut bangunan inti Kraton Semarapura (jeroan) dihancurkan dan dijadikan tempat pemukiman penduduk. Puing tertinggi yang masih tersisa adalah Kerta Gosa, Bale Kambang dengan Taman Gili-nya dan Gapura Kraton yang ternyata menjadi objek yang sangat menarik baik dari sisi pariwisata maupun kebudayaan terutama kajian historisnya.

Kerta Gosa ternyata juga pernah difungsikan sebagai balai sidang pengadilan yaitu selama berlangsungnya birokrasi kolonial Belanda di Klungkung (1908-1942) dan sejak diangkatnya pejabat pribumi menjadi kepala daerah kerajaan di Klungkung (Ida I Dewa Agung Negara Klungkung) pada tahun 1929. Bahkan, bekas perlengkapan pengadilan berupa kursi dan meja kayu yang memakai ukiran dan cat prade masih ada. Benda-benda itu merupakan bukti-bukti peninggalan lembaga pengadilan adat tradisional seperti yang pernah berlaku di Klungkung dalam periode kolonial (1908-1942) dan periode pendudukan Jepang (1043-1945). Pada tahun 1930, pernah dilakukan restorasi terhadap lukisan wayang yang terdapat di Kerta Gosa dan Bale Kambang oleh para seniman lukis dari Kamasan. Restorasi lukisan terakhir dilakukan pada tahun 1960.

Lapangan Puputan
Kabupaten/Kota : Denpasar
Lapangan Puputan Badung yang merupakan pusat keramaian di Denpasar. Puputan yang artinya "habis-habisan" dimana pada tahun 1906 ketika Belanda menyerbu Denpasar, rakyat Bali yang dipimpin oleh Raja Denpasar memilih untuk bertempur habis-habisan daripada menyerah terhadap Belanda. Kurang lebih 4,000 rakyat Bali termasuk Keluarga Raja Denpasar tewas dan sejak itu Belanda menguasai Bali.
Untuk memperingati perang Puputan Badung maka didirikan Monumen Puputan Badung yang terletak di sebelah Utara lapangan. Monumen tersebut terdiri dari Raja, Ratu dan 2 orang putra raja. Lapangan ini tempat untuk rekreasi bagi masyarakat kota Denpasar .

Pura Pulaki(Pulaki Temple)
Kabupaten/Kota : Buleleng
Lingkungan Pura Pulaki dibangun di atas tebing berbatu dan langsung menghadap ke laut. Lingkungan Pura ini kelihatan sangat agung dan sesuai dengan namanya yaitu Lingkungan Pura Agung Pulaki. Daya tarik Lingkungan Pura ini yang menonjol adalah lokasi dan lingkungan Pura. Bukit terjal yang berbatu dan kering serta laut membentang di depannya dan bukit tidak jauh di sebelah Baratnya yang berbentuk tanjung kecil memberikan suasana yang sangat menarik.Kera-kera yang hidup di sekitar pura ini, sering berkumpul di halaman pura karena adanya makanan yang diberikan oleh para pengunjung, menambah daya tarik lingkungan pura ini.Lingkungan Pura Pulaki terletak di desa Banyupoh Kecamatan Gerokgak, 53 km sebelah Barat Singaraja. Lingkungan Pura Pulaki itu sesungguhnya merupakan satu kompleks yang terdiri dari lingkungan Pura Agung Pulaki dengan beberapa "Pesanakannya" yaitu lingkungan Pura Melanting, lingkungan Pura Kertha Kawat, lingkungan Pura Pabean dan lingkungan Pura Pemuteran. Lingkungan Pura Melanting ada kaitannya dengan kemakmuran, khususnya yang beraspek perdagangan, sehingga lingkungan Pura Melanting banyak dikunjungi oleh para pengusaha, pedagang, untuk bersembahyang dan membawa "aturan'. Di Lingkungan Pura Pemuteran, terdapat air panas yang banyak dikunjungi baik oleh penduduk lokal maupun wisatawan.

Pura Uluwatu(Uluwatu Temple Area)
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Lingkungan Pura Luhur Uluwatu tersebut diperkirakan berdiri sekitar abad 11 , seusia dengan Empu Kuturan yang mendirikan pelinggih di lingkungan Pura Besakih. Tempat tersebut telah dipilih oleh Pendeta Danghyang Nirarta untuk mencapai moksa yaitu menyatu dengan Sang Hyang Pencipta Alam Semesta. Di Lingkungan Pura tersebut telah tumbuh semak-semak yang dijaga oleh kera-kera jinak dan dilindungi oleh masyarakat sekitarnya.Lokasi Uluwatu terletak pada daerah perbukitan batu-batu karang di sebelah Selatan Pulau Bali.Uluwatu termasuk wilayah Desa Pecatu, Kecamatan Kuta, Kabupaten Badung. Daerah tersebut jika ditempuh dari Denpasar kurang lebih 30 km ke arah Selatan lewat kawasan pariwisata Kuta, Bandara Ngurah Rai Tuban dan Desa Jimbaran. Tempat tersebut sangat baik jika dipakai untuk olah raga papan selancar.

Monumen Bajra Sandhi
Kabupaten/Kota : Denpasar
Bajra Sandhi merupakan Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Bali untuk memberi hormat pada para pahlawan serta merupakan lambang persemaian pelestarian jiwa perjuangan rakyat Bali dari generasi ke generasi dan dari zaman ke zaman yang dapat memberi inovasi dan inspirasi dalam mengisi dan menjaga keajegan negara Kesatuan RI. Lokasi monumen ini terletak di depan Kantor Gubernur Kepala Daerah Propinsi Bali yang juga di depan Gedung DPRD Propinsi Bali Niti Mandala Renon persisnya di Lapangan Puputan Renon.

Keseluruhan data daerah monumen berbentuk segi empat bujur sangkar dengan penerapan konsepsi Tri Mandala :
1. Sebagai Utama Mandala adalah pelataran/gedung yang paling ditengah
2. Sebagai Madya Mandala adalah pelataran yang mengitari Utama Mandala
3. Sebagai Nista Mandala adalah pelataran yang paling luar yang mengitari Madya Mandala

Bangunan gedung monumen pada Utama Mandala tersusun menjadi 3 lantai :
Utamaning Utama Mandala adalah lantai 3 yang berposisi paling atas berfungsi sebagai ruang ketenangan, tempat hening-hening menikmati suasana kejauhan disekeliling monumen.
Madyaning Utama Mandala adalah lantai 2 berfungsi sebagai tempat diaroma yang berjumlah 33 unit. Lantai 2 (dua) ini sebagai tempat pajangan miniatur perjuangan rakyat Bali dari masa ke masa. Di bagian luar sekeliling ruangan ini terdapat serambi atau teras terbuka untuk menikmati suasana sekeliling.
Nistaning Utama Mandala adalah lantai dasar Gedung Monumen, yang terdapat ruang informasi, ruang keperpustakaan, ruang pameran, ruang pertemuan, ruang administrasi, gedung dan toilet. Ditengah-tengah ruangan terdapat telaga yang diberi nama sebagai Puser Tasik, delapan tiang agung dan juga tangga naik berbentuk tapak dara.

Nusa Dua
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Nusa Dua merupakan salah satu kawasan pariwisata di Bali yang terletak di Kabupaten Badung. Kawasan yang merupakan kawasan percontohan yang menjadi kebanggaan Bali dan Indonesia ini mulai dibangun sejak tahun 1974. Pemerintah menyerahkan pengelolaan kawasan ini kepada BTDC. Jarak kawasan Nusa Dua dari kota Denpasar adalah sejauh 30 km (melalui jalan kawasan Kuta ke selatan), dan jarak dari lapangan udara adalah 12 km. Kawasan ini memiliki fasilitas kepariwisataan paling lengkap di Bali, bahkan di Indonesia, seperti akomodasi, fasilitas olahraga, dan pusat pertokoan. Sampai sekarang di kawasan ini telah dibangun sembilan hotel berbintang. Kawasan ini juga memiliki pantai yang indah dan baik untuk digunakan berekreasi dan berolahraga.

Padang Bai
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Padang Bai terletak di Desa padang Bai, Kecamatan Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, jaraknya 53 km dari kota Denpasar atau lebih kurang 30 km dari Amlapura. Lokasi Padang Bai terletak di pantai jalan jurusan Klungkung-Karangasem belok ke arah kanan. Di Padang Bai kini telah ada beberapa buah penginapan maupun rumah makan bagi para wisatawan yang menikmati liburannya disana, maupun para wisatawan yang akan pergi ke Lombok atau yang baru datang dari Lombok. Untuk keperluan penyeberangan ke Lombok tersedia kapal ferry yang siap melayani wisatawan atau orang-orang yang pergi ke Lombok, 4 kali penyeberangan dalam sehari. Para wisatawan yang akan menikmati wisata air disana tersedia pula jukung-jukung penduduk setempat maupun boat, areal parkir mobil tersedia cukup luas. Toko-toko penjual barang souvenir juga banyak terdapat disini.Yang menarik dari obyek ini adalah tempatnya terlindung di suatu teluk dengan batu karangnya yang hitam kokoh sehingga kehidupan bawah airnya aman. Di bagian timur dari pantai Padang Bai pasirnya berwarna putih bersih dan tebal sehingga banyak wisatawan memanfaatkannya untuk berenang di laut atau berjemur di pantai. Di laut sebelah timur bukit Padang Bai sangat baik untuk kegiatan Diving maupun snorkling bagi wisatawan sebab disini terdapat banyak ikan hias tropis dengan karang-karangnya yang indah. Padang Bai merupakan tempat mendaratnya para wisatawan yang berkunjung ke Bali melalui lautan yang diangkut oleh kapal-kapal pesiar besar yang hanya berlabuh di Labuhan Amuk.

Pantai Kuta (Kuta Beach)
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Kuta adalah wilayah yang semarak di Bali dan merupakan surga bagi wisatawan mancanegara. Kuta memenuhi segala kebutuhan wisatawan, seperti pasir putih, pantai dengan ombaknya yang sangat sempurna untuk berselancar, banyak restoran, kafetaria, dan disko yang membuat kehidupan malam sangat berkesan. Di sepanjang jalan banyak kios yang menjual beraneka ragam kebutuhan wisatawan, seperti pakaian, pita kaset, dan tiket yang dijual sangat murah. Kuta terletak 11 kilometer sebelah selatan Denpasar dan dapat dicapai dengan mudah menggunakan transportasi umum.

Pantai Lovina(Lovina Beach)
Kabupaten/Kota : Buleleng
Kawasan Wisata Lovina ini merupakan kawasan wisata pantai dengan daya tarik utamanya pantai dengan air laut yang tenang, pasir berwarna kehitam-hitaman, dan karang laut dengan ikan-ikan tropisnya. Karena sifat lautnya yang tenang, Lovina ini sangat cocok untuk rekreasi air seperti menyelam, snorkling, berenang, memancing, berlayar, mendayung dan sekedar berendam di air laut. Disamping daya tarik tersebut di atas, dapat dicatat disini adanya ikan lumba-lumba dalam habitat aslinya. Ikan lumba-lumba yang jumlahnya ratusan ini dapat dilihat di pagi hari, kurang lebih satu kilometer lepas pantai. Ikan lumba-lumba yang menyelam, melompat di atas permukaan air dengan pemandangan untaian gunung di sebelah selatannya, langit kemerah-merahan pertanda terbitnya matahari, merupakan suatu pemandangan yang memberi daya tarik yang sangat memikat.
Kawasan Lovina ini juga ditunjang oleh banyak daya tarik wisata di sekitarnya yang mudah dicapai. Daya tarik pariwisata di sekitar Lovina antara lain : Air Panas Banjar, Wihara Budaha, Air Terjun Gitgit, dan desa-desa sekitarnya yang sangat ideal untuk mereka yang mencintai alam (ecotourism).
Secara resmi, kawasan ini disebut Wisata Kalibukbuk, namun lebih dikenal dengan sebutan Kawasan Wisata Lovina. Kawasan ini meliputi 2 kecamatan, yaitu Desa Pemaron, Desa Tukadmungga, Desa Anturan dan Desa Kalibukbuk masuk Kecamatan Buleleng sedangkan Desa Kaliasem dan Desa Temukus masuk Kecamatan Banjar. Kedua-duanya terletak di kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Buleleng. Desa yang terletak paling Timur yaitu Desa Pemaron (5 km Barat Singaraja) dan desa paling Barat yaitu Desa Temukus (12 km Barat Singaraja). Pusat kawasan wisata Lovina terletak 10 km dari kota Singaraja.
Kawasan wisata Lovina sementara ini menjadi pusat fasilitas kepariwisataan di Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Buleleng. Terdapat berbagai macam akomodasi, baik hotel berbintang, hotel melati, pondok wisata maupun "homestay", rumah makan, toko cendramata, angkutan, pelayanan pertukaran uang (money changer), pelayanan informasi pariwisata (tourist information service), telpon (Wartel) dan lain-lainnya. Sebagai kawasan wisata dan pusat fasilitas pariwisata di Buleleng, Lovina mendapat kunjungan yang terbesar dari wisatawan yang datang ke Buleleng. Berdasarkan hasil survey pariwisata tahun 1992, dari jumlah wisatawan yang menginap di Buleleng, 90 % menginap di Lovina.
Lovina diberi nama oleh Almarhum Anak Agung Panji Tisna. Konon nama Lovina diambil dari nama hotel kecil di India yaitu "Lafeina" dimana beliau menginap dan menulis buku dengan judul Ni Ketut Widhi (yang kemudian buku ini diterjemahkkan kedalam beberapa bahasa dan untuk mengenang almarhum). Ada juga versi lain Lovina ini diambil dari adanya dua pohon "santen" yang ditanam oleh putra beliau yang kemudian tumbuh saling berpelukan. Jadi Lovina berasal dari bahasa latin dengan arti saling mengasihi atau saling menyayangi. Kemudian oleh Bupati Kepala Daerah tingkat II Buleleng, Drs. I Ketut Ginantra selama masa jabatannya dari tahun 1988 sampai 1993, Lovina diartikan sebagai singkatan dari "Love" dan "Ina" artinya "Cinta Indonesia".

Pantai Medewi(Medewi Beach)
Kabupaten/Kota : Negara
Pemandangan alam yang indah dimana tampak saat-saat matahari akan terbenam (Sunset). Dari atas pantai yang telah disender pengunjung dapat duduk-duduk sambil menikmati deburan ombak yang tak pernah henti-hentinya. Untuk mendapatkan lokasi obyek pantai Medewi ini sangat mudah. Pantai Medewi terletak lebih kurang 100 m dari jalan raya Denpasar-Gilimanuk yang merupakan wilayah Desa Medewi, Kecamatan Pekutatan, Kabupaten Jembrana. Dalam perjalanan untuk menuju ke Pantai Medewi akan tampak sawah-sawah yang berjajar ditepian pantai, yang bila petani sedang memanen akan mempunyai keunikan tersendiri. Dengan perkembangannya yang cukup pesat disini telah terdapat hotel tempat menginap, restaurant tempat parkir serta kamar mandi termasuk kolam renangnya. Pantai Medewi seperti halnya pantai-pantai lainnya di Bali juga menjanjikan daya tarik bagi pengunjung.

Pantai Sanur (Sanur Beach)
Kabupaten/Kota : Denpasar
Pantai ini terletak di sebalah timur kota Denpasar dan sudah terkenal sejak dahulu kala, yaitu ketika perang Puputan Badung, pada tahun 1906. Di kalangan pariwisata, Pantai Sanur pertama kali diperkenalkan oleh pelukis Belgia A.J. Le Mayeur bersama istrinya Ni Polok yang menetap di sana sejak tahun 1937. Daya tarik Pantai Sanur adalah sebelah utaranya yang melingkar seperti setengah lingkaran dan bagian selatannya berbelok dari timur ke barat, serta ombaknya tak begitu besar. Fasilitas yang ada di Pantai Sanur, antara lain hotel bertaraf internasional, seperti Hotal Grand Bali Beach, Hotel Bali Hyatt, Hotel Sanur Beach, dan Hotel Natour Sindu Beach. Di samping itu, masih banyak lagi hotel di sepanjang timur dan tenggara Pantai Sanur. Kios barang kesenian dan art shop juga banyak di sana. Rumah makan dan Resturan yang menyediakan berbagai hidangan baik khas daerah maupun international terdapat disepanjang kawasan Sanur, juga tersedia fasilitas rekreasi air seperti diving, snorkling, canoeing, surfing, jet ski, parasailing dan lain-lain. Para pengunjung juga dapat menikmati keindahan sepanjang pantai . Bagi yang menyenangi olah raga jogging telah tersedia jalan setapak sepanjang kurang lebih 6 km di sepanjang pantai Mertasari sampai Padanggalak.

Pantai Suluban (Suluban Beach)
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Pantai Suluban adalah salah satu pantai yang berlokasi di Desa Pecatu dan berada di antara kawasan Uluwatu dan pantai Labuhan Sait, yaitu sekitar 34 km dari kota Denpasar menuju ke selatan. Daya tarik pantai ini adalah panorama yang indah dan penuh dengan keunikan serta baik untuk berselancar dan rekreasi.Uniknya, untuk berselancar harus menuruni tebing dan memasuki gua yang lebar dan luas barulah sampai ke permukaan laut untuk berselancar. Lokasi obyek yang jauh dari kebisingan membuat suasananya menjadi aman dan tenteram, sesuai dengan suasana ideal yang diinginkan wisatawan, yaitu suasana damai dan menyejukkan perasaan.

Pelaga
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Daerah beriklim sejuk di ujung utara Kabupaten Badung ini merupakan perbatasan wilayah Kabupaten Badung dengan Kabupaten Tabanan, Buleleng, dan Bangli. Keindahan alam kawasan ini telah dikenal sejak jaman dahulu untuk melepaskan kepenatan serta rekreasi bersama keluarga. Hal tersebut telah dibuktikan dengan adanya pesanggrahan yang didirikan oleh pemerintah Hindia-Belanda. Keindahan alam dengan barisan perbukitan, gunung, lembah ngarai, sawah berundak, air terjun dan hamparan perkebunan kopi rakyat serta perkebunan lainnya memiliki daya tarik tersendiri. Dari tempat tersebut juga mudah menuju lokasi obyek wisata Bedugul, Kintamani atau tempat persembahyangan Puncak Mangu.

Pura Besakih (Besakih Temple Area)
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Komplek Pura Besakih terdiri dari 18 Pura dan 1 Pura Utama. Pura Besakih merupakan pusat kegiatan dari seluruh Pura yang ada di Bali. Di antara semua pura-pura yang termasuk dalam kompleks Pura Besakih. maka Pura Penataran Agung ini adalah yang terbesar, terbanyak bangunan-bangunan pelinggihnya, terbanyak jenis upakaranya dan merupakan pusat dan semua pura yang ada di Besakih. Dimana terdapat 3 arca utama Tri Murti Brahma, Wisnu dan Siwa yang merupakan perlambang Dewa Pencipta, Dewa Pemelihara dan Dewa Pelebur.

Pura Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave Temple)
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Pura goa Gajah terletak di Desa Bedulu, Kecamatan Blahbatuh Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Gianyar. Jaraknya dari Denpasar Kurang lebih 26 Km, sangat mudah dicapai. Disana ada kios-kios kesenian dan Rumah makan. Pura ini di lingkupi oleh persawahan dengan keindahan ngarai sungai Petanu, berada pada jalur wisata Denpasar – Tampaksiring – Danau Batur – Kintamani. Disekitarnya terdapat tempat-tempat bersejarah seperti Yeh Pulu, Samuan Tiga, Gedung Arca, Arjuna Metapa, Kebo Edan, Pusering Jagat, Penataran Sasih dan lain-lain. Namun Goa Gajah belum diketahui asal usulnya secara pasti. Nama ini perpaduan nama Pura Guwa (sebutan masyarakat setempat) dengan nama kuna yang termuat dalam prasasti-prasasti yakni Ergajah dan Lwa Gajah. Nama-nama Anta Kunjarapada dan Ratna Kunjarapada itu dari akhir abad kesepuluh sampai akhir abad ke Empat belas ( Negara Kertagama ). Kekunaan ini didukung oleh Peninggalan Purbakala. Di pelataran Pura Goa Gajah terdapat Petirtaan Kuna 12 x 23 M2, terbagi atas tiga bilik. Dibilik utara terdapat tiga buah Arca Pancuran dan di bilik Selatan ada Arca Pancuran pula, sedangkan di bilik tengah hanya terdapat apik arca. Lebih kurang 13 meter di sebelah utara Petirtaan terdapat Goa atau Ceruk Pertapaan berbentuk huruf T. Lorong Goa berukuran : lebar 2,75 M, tinggi 2,00 M. Dikiri kanan lorong terdapat ceruk-ceruk untuk bersemedi, jumlahnya 15 buah. Pada ceruk paling Timur terdapat Trilingga dan diujung Barat terdapat Arca Ganeca. Dihalaman Goa Pura Gajah diketemukan pula Fragmen bangunan yang belum bisa direkonstruksi. Tembok keliling menjadi penanggul tebing disebelah Barat pula ini. Lebih kurang 100M disebelah Selatan Petirtaan didapati sisa-sisa Percandian Tebing. Sebagian kaki candi itu masih ada bagian – bagian yang lain telah runtuh ke kaki yang ada didepannya. Sebuah Chatra berpayung 13 tergeletak ditepi kaki itu. Badan candi itu memakai hiasan yang sangat indah. Ada pula bagian Chatra bercabang tiga. Dua buah Arca Budha dengan sikap Dhynamudra diletakkan pada sebuah tahta berdekatan dengan ceruk yang hampir jebol. Berhadapan dengan percandian ini terdapat sebuah ceruk pertapaan pula. Didepan ceruk ini dibangun balai peristirahatan dan sebuah kolam.

Pura Taman Ayun (Taman Ayun Temple)
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Sebuah lingkungan pura kerajaan yag dibangun tahun 1634. Lingkungan Pura tersebut dikelilingi oleh kolam berisi teratai, kira-kira 300 meter sebelah istana kerajaan Mengwi. Lingkungan pura dengan tiga halaman yang hijau oleh tumbuh-tumbuhan dan rumput-rumputan yang terpelihara, dihiasi oleh barisan meru, paibon dan Padmasana Singgasana Sang Hyang Tri Murti. Dan di seberang lingkungan pura juga terdapat Museum Manusa Yadnya , yaitu Museum upacara kemanusiaan sejak manusia dalam kandungan sampai dengan pembongkaran mayat.

Taman Ayun terletak di Desa Mengwi, Kecamatan Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung. Dari kota Denpasar jaraknya lebih kurang 18 km menuju arah barat laut mengikuti jalan jurusan Denpasar-Singaraja melalui Bedugul. Agar sampai di lokasi lingkungan Pura dengan menggunakan kendaraan bermotor memerlukan waktu perjalanan sekitar 25 menit. Kendaraan umum juga ramai lalu lalang dari pagi hingga sore hari, sehingga masalah transportasi tidak ada kesulitan. Di sebelah kiri dan kanan lingkungan Pura terdapat komplek perkampungan penduduk dengan rumah-rumah tradisonalnya, sementara di seberang jalan terdapat jeram-jeram dengan parit yang berliku-liku.

Pura Taman Ayun(Taman Ayun Temple)
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Lokasi Taman Ayun terletak di Desa Mengwi, Kecamatan Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung. Jarak dari Kota Denpasar kurang lebih 18 km menuju arah barat laut mengikuti jalan jurusan Denpasar-Singaraja melalui Bedugul. Lingkungan Pura Taman Ayun ini adalah sebuah lingkungan Pura Kerajaan yang telah dibangun pada tahun 1634. Lingkungan Pura tersebut dikelilingi kolam yang berisi bunga teratai. Lingkungan Pura Taman Ayun ini terdiri dari tiga halaman yang ditumbuhi beberapa tumbuhan hijau dan rerumputan yang dipelihara dengan rapi, juga dihiasi barisan Meru, Paibon dan Padmasana Singgasana Sang Hyang Tri Murti.Di seberang Lingkungan Pura itu pun juga terdapat sebuah Museum Manusa Yadnya, yaitu museum upacara kemanusiaan sejak manusia dalam kandungan hingga sampai pada pembakaran mayat (Ngaben). Di sebelah kanan kiri lingkungan Pura diwarnai dengan keindahan komplek perkampungan penduduk/rumah-rumah tradisional, serta di seberang jalan terdapat jeram-jeram dengan parit yang berliku-liku.

Pura Tirta Empul Tampaksiring(Tirta Empul Temple)
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Tampaksiring adalah nama dan sebuah desa yang terletak 36 km dari Denpasar. Pura Tirta Empul sebagai peninggalan Kerajaan di Bali, salah satu dari beberapa peninggalan purbakala yang menarik untuk disaksikan dan diketahui di desa ini. Disebelah Barat Pura tersebut pada ketinggian adalah Istana Presiden yang dibangun pada pemerintahan Presiden Soekarno. Mengenai nama pura ini kemungkinan besar diambil dari nama mata air yang terdapat didalam pura ini yang bernama Tirta Empul seperti yang telah disebutkan diatas. Secara etimologi bahwa Tirta Empul artinya air yang menyembur keluar dari tanah. Maka Tirta Empul artinya adalah air suci yang menyembur keluar dari tanah.
Air Tirta Empul mengalir ke sungai Pakerisan. Sepanjang aliran sungai ini terdapat beberapa peninggalan purbakala. Pendirian pura ini diperkirakan pada tahun 960 A.D. pada jaman Raja Chandra Bhayasingha dari Dinasti Warmadewa. Seperti biasa pura – pura di Bali, pura ini dibagi atas Tiga bagian yang merupakan Jaba Pura ( HaLaman Muka ), Jaba Tengah ( Halaman Tengah) dan Jeroan ( Halaman Dalam ). Pada Jaba Tengah terdapat 2 (dua) buah kolam persegi empat panjang dan kolam tersebut mempunyai 30 buah pancuran yang berderet dari Timur ke Barat menghadap ke Selatan. Masing – masing pancuran itu menurut tradisi mempunyai nama tersendiri diantaranya pancuran Pengelukatan, Pebersihan, Sudamala dan Pancuran Cetik ( Racun ). Pancuran Cetik dan nama Tirta Empul ada hubungannya dengan mitologi yaitu pertempuran Mayadenawa Raja Batu Anyar ( Bedahulu ) dengan Bhatara Indra. Dalam mitologi itu diceritakan bahwa Raja Mayadenawa bersikap sewenang – wenang dan tidak mengijinkan rakyat untuk melaksanakan upacara – upacara keagamaan untuk mohon keselamatan dari Tuhan Yang Maha Esa. Setelah perbuatan itu diketahui oleh Para Dewa, maka para dewa yang dikepalai oleh Bhatara Indra menyerang Mayadenawa. Akhirnya Mayadenawa dapat dikalahkan dan melarikan diri sampailah disebelah Utara Desa Tampak siring. Akibatnya kesaktiannya Mayadenawa menciptakan sebuah mata air Cetik ( Racun ) yang mengakibatkan banyaknya para laskar Bhatara Indra yang gugur akibat minum air tersebut. Melihat hal ini Bhatara Indra segera menancapkan tombaknya dan memancarkan air keluar dari tanah ( Tirta Empul ) dan air Suci ini dipakai memerciki para Dewa sehingga tidak beberapa lama bisa hidup lagi seperti sedia kala.

Rafting Telagawaja
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Telagawaja adalah nama sebuah sungai di Desa Rendang, Kecamatan Rendang, Kabupaten Karangasem. Sungai ini memiliki potensi yang bagus sebagai objek wisata air (rafting) karena airnya tidak pernah kering walaupun musim kemarau. Airnya yang jernih dan berliku-liku dengan bebatuan yang besar di sepanjang aliran sungai.

Rimba Reptil Singapadu (Singapadu Jungle Reptile)
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Setelah berdirinya Taman Burung Citra Bali International, berselang beberapa saat kemudian di sebelah utara Taman Burung ini berdiri lagi sebuah tempat rekreasi untuk para wisatawan yaitu Rimba Reftil. Rimba Reftil ini memiliki/memelihara beraneka reftilia dari seluruh dunia. Bagi para wisatawan yang menyukai berlibur di dalam habitat reftilia sangatlah tepat bila mendatangi tempat ini. Disamping dapat menyaksikan reftilia secara total, keselamatan diri juga terjamin dari gigitan reftilia yang kita ketahui sebagian besar berbisa.

Sangeh
Kabupaten/Kota : Badung
Sangeh terletak 20 km di sebelah utara Denpasar, di seberang jalan menuju Pelaga. Daya tarik dari objek wisata ini adalah pura yang terletak di tengah pohon pala yang disebut dengan Pura Bukit Sari. Hutan pohon pala merupakan areal suci pura yang dikeramatkan oleh masyarakat Desa Adat Sangeh. Di tengah hutan lebat yang hijau terdapat kurang lebih 500 ekor kera jinak yang sering mempesona para wisatawan.

Sibetan
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Kebun salak Sibetan merupakan salah satu obyek wisata dimana kita bisa menyaksikan sesuatu yang sangat menarik seperti misalnya penduduk setempat memetik salak. Bahkan para wisatawan dapat terlibat langsung ikut memetik buahnya bersama-sama penduduk setempat. Disamping kebun salak terdapat juga pemandangan alam yang indah dan alami hamparan kebun yang bertingkat dan pemandangan buih-buih putih ombak dikejauhan menjadikan Sibetan suatu tempat menarik untuk dikunjungi. Objek wisata ini terletak di Dukuh Desa Sibetan, Kecamatan Bebandem yang jaraknya sekitar 83 km dari kota Denpasar.

Taman Burung Citra Bali (Citra Bali Bird Park)
Kabupaten/Kota : Gianyar
Seiring dengan keindahan panorama Bali semakin banyak investor asing yang ingin mengembangkan usahanya di Pulau Seribu Pura ini. Hal ini terbukti dengan berdirinya sebuah Taman Burung Cirta Bali International di Desa Singapadu, Kecamatan Sukawati, Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Gianyar, lebih kurang 12 Km dari Kota Denpasar. Di tempat ini para wisatawan dapat melihat beragam jenis burung baik burung asli Pulau Bali, seluruh Indonesia maupun burung dari Mancanegara.

Taman Kupu-kupu Bali(Butterfly Park)
Kabupaten/Kota : Tabanan
Kupu-kupu yang merupakan salah satu persembahan kekayaan alam Indonesia dan terbesar dari Sabang sampai Merauke, kini dihimpun dalam sebuah taman dengan nama "TAMAN KUPU-KUPU" yang terletak di Desa Wanasari Kabupaten Daerah Tingkat II Tabanan, kurang lebih 5 km ke Utara kota Tabanan. Setiap hari dilepas ratusan ekor kupu-kupu yang beraneka warna, salah satu diantaranya yang paling terkenal didunia ialah: kupu-kupu Sayap Burung Sorga (Omithoptera Paradisea), o. Priamus dan berbagai jenis dari seluruh nusantara. Taman kupu-kupu satu-satunya di Nusantara ini berusaha mengembang biakkan sekaligus menangkar guna keperluan pengetahuan ilmiah maupun sebagai study pendidikan dimasa mendatang.

Taman Nasional Bali Barat(West Bali National Park)
Kabupaten/Kota : Negara
Taman Nasional Bali Barat merupakan bentang alam (landscape) yang luasnya 77.162,5 Ha. Dewasa ini masih berstatus suaka margasatwa (kurang lebih 2.250 ha) dan perairan pantai yang berbatasan sepanjang 1 km dari garis pantai. Oleh karena itu Taman Nasional Bali Barat adalah merupakan suatu kawasan perlindungan dan pelestarian alam baik ditinjau dari segi margasatwa maupun tumbuhan, beserta dengan ekosistemnya. Margasatwa khas yang terdapat di kawasan ini adalah Jalak Putih Bali (Leuoeopsar rhotsehildi) dan Banteng (Bos Javanicus). Jenis tumbuhan khas yang tumbuh di kawasan ini seperti sawo kecik (manilkara kooki) dan lontar (Borrassus Flellifer) membentuk hutan murni. Jenis tumbuhan khas lain yang tumbuh adalah Dipterocarp. Keunggulan Taman Nasional di daerah Bali Barat ini akan dapat meningkatkan fungsi konservasi baik fauna, flora, maupun ekosistemnya dalam bidang pendidikan, penelitian, kebudayaan, rekreasi dan pariwisata.
Beberapa daerah di kawasan hutan ini merupakan obyek rekreasi terbatas, diantaranya daerah Teluk Terima, daerah Sumberrejo dan daerah Stasion Relay Micro Wave di Klatakan.
Daerah Teluk Terima merupakan obyek rekreasi berupa teluk, hutan musim, makam Jayaprana, dan satwa (kera). Rekreasi laut yang dapat dikembangkan di daerah ini adalah bersampan, memancing dan menyelam untuk menyaksikan kehidupan di dasar laut.
Di daerah Sumberrejo terdapat obyek rekreasi berupa hutan musim, hutan hujan, panorama indah berupa teluk (dari ketinggian kurang lebih 40 meter dari permukaan laut ), panorama laut dan perkotaan (Banyuwangi dan Gilimanuk). Obyek ini dapat dicapai dari Desa Sumberrejo, melalui jalan patroli sepanjang kurang lebih 4 km. Kita akan sampai di daerah yang berbukit yang ditanami rumput gajah. Dari atas menara pengintai kadang-kadang dapat dilihat satwa (rusa) sedang merumput di padang rerumputan buatan tersebut.
Di daerah Stasion Relay Micro Wave Klatakan, terdapat obyek rekreasi berupa hutan musim, hutan hujan pegunungan, panorama indah lautan Indonesia (dari ketinggian kurang lebih 400 meter dari permukaan laut), perkampungan dan hutan . Kegiatan rekreasi yang dapat dikembangkan adalah berjalan kaki, memotret, pengamatan satwa dan beristirahat sambil menikmati udara yang sejuk dan panorama yang indah di lautan Indonesia.

Taman Tirtagangga
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Taman Tirtagangga merupakan salah satu obyek wisata yang menarik dengan panorama yang indah. Adanya hamparan sawah yang mengelilingi Taman Tirtagangga, sumber air yang melimpah serta udara yang sejuk menambah nikmatnya para wisatawan beristirahat di tempat ini. Objek wisata ini terletak di Desa Ababi 83 km ke arah timur kota Denpasar.

Taman Ujung
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Taman Ujung mulai dibangun pada tahun 1919 dan diresmikan penggunaannya pada tahun 1921. Taman ini dibangun oleh raja Karangasem yang digunakan sebagai tempat peristirahatan atau tempat untuk menjamu tamu-tamu penting. Bentuk bangunan sangat megah dan khas, merupakan perpaduan antara arsitektur Eropa dan Bali. Di sebelah barat kolam, di tempat yang agak tinggi terdapat sebuah bangunan berbentuk bundar disebut "Bale Bengong", tempat untuk menikmati keindahan taman dan sekitarnya. Namun kini peninggalan yang megah itu telah hancur akibat gempa bumi yang terjadi pada tahun 1963 dan 1979. walaupun tinggal puing-puingnya saja tetapi kesan megah dimasa lampau masih saja tampak. Taman Ujung berlokasi di Desa Tumbu, Kecamatan Karangasem, berjarak kira-kira 85 Km dari Denpasar atau 5 Km selatan Amlapura.

Tanah Lot (Tanah Lot Temple)
Kabupaten/Kota : Tabanan
Pura ini didirikan pada abad ke XV Masehi oleh Pedanda Bawu Rawuh atau Danghyang Nirartha yang berasal dari Kerajaan Majapahit. Pura Tanah Lot terletak di laut atau terpisah dari daratan dan di sekitar pura ini terdapat pula beberapa pura kecil dan besar antara lain Pura Pekendungan. Di bawah dan di sebelah barat terdapat sumber air tawar yang merupakan air suci bagi Umat Hindu. Pura Tanah Lot terletak di Desa Beraban Kecamatan Kediri + 13 km dari kota Tabanan, lengkap dengan tempat parkir yang memadai. Bila air laut surut para pengunjung dapat langsung sampai ke pelataran pura untuk bersembahyang.
Di bawah pura terdapat beberapa gua yang di dalamnya hidup beberapa ekor ular besar dan kecil berwarna hitam putih. Ular-ular ini sangat jinak dan tidak boleh diganggu. Jika air laut pasang, maka pura ini akan kelihatan seperti sebuah perahu terapung di atas air. Di Tanah Lot kita dapat menyaksikan timbulnya bulan purnama di malam hari dan tenggelamnya matahari di kaki langit, merupakan suatu pemandangan yang sangat indah.

Tulamben
Kabupaten/Kota : Karangasem
Daerah wisata Tulamben berlokasi di Desa Tulamben, Kecamatan Kubu, sekitar 104 km ke arah timur dari Denpasar. Tulamben merupakan tempat dengan panorama yang sangat indah. Dari sini wisatawan dapat menikmati keagungan dari gunung Agung, lembah-lembah dan pemandangan laut yang biru.