Duration: 3 to 4 hours climbing up and down
Start / Finish: Bali ( Batur Jati temple )
Condition: Moderate
Pick up time: 02.00 am ( Sanur, Nusa Dua, Kuta area )
Early in the morning at 02.00 am, we pick you up from hotel to the milder climate of 1200 meters above sea level to begin your two hours trek to the top of 1717 meters to see sun rise. From here you will see the magnificent view of the red sky when it appears during sunlight. We walk around the rim of the volcanic cone to see the crater of the last eruption. This mountain is still active up to now and it was erupted in 1814, 1926, 1963, 1974, and last one in 1994, and 2000. Descending from the crater you will be back down to the black lava which was originally flow down during the first and the second eruption. Breakfast at the top of volcano
MOUNT BATUR VOLCANO CLIMBING (1717 M)
Bali Hai Cruises - Explore Lembongan Island
Bali Hai Cruise provides the spectacular sea cruise to Lembongan Island. The cruise adventure will be started from picking you up at your hotel to drop to Benoa Harbor for departing to Lembongan Island. The journey will take about 2 hours to reach the beautiful island in the paradise Bali. Lembongan Island has beautiful white sandy beach. The cruise will give you a great opportunity to explore the deep of the sea and see the beautiful coral and colorful fishes around by using the semi submersible coral viewer or doing the snorkeling which all include in this cruise. The exciting and spectacular program and facilities will make your experience unforgettable during your holiday in Bali like: Banana Boat, full use of the pontoon facilities including an exciting 35 meter water slide and underwater viewing chamber. The experience is never stopped.
Continue your journey to explore the rural by crossing the beautiful beach to join the village tour afterward join the delicious buffet lunch on the boat. The cruise adventure will take a full day of your holiday in Bali which is departing in the morning time and return at late afternoon. The full cruise adventure is served by Bali Hai Cruise with the perfect choice which you can select based on your convenience
source : www.balistarisland.com
Embassy & Consulates in Bali
Jl. Hayam Wuruk Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) - 235092, 235093, Fax : (62 361) 231990
email: ausconbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12
Jl. Patih Jelantik 80361 Kuta - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 751735, 754719, Fax : (62 361) 754457
email: swisscon@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Tirta Nadi Sanur - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 270601, Fax : (62 361) 270601
email: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id
Jl. Prof. M. Yamin No. 51 Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 235092, 235093, 231990
Jl. Pengembak 17 Sanur - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 286465, 286408, Fax : (62 361) 286408
email: czechbali@my-deja.com
JI. Jaya Giri VIII/IO Renon Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 235098, 233053,
Fax : (62 361) 234834, 938013
Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12
Jl. Patih Jelantik Kuta - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 751735, Fax : (62 361) 754457
email: swisscon@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 35 Sanur - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 285485, 288224, Fax : (62 361) 285485
email: emilie@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Pantai Karang No. 17 Batu Jimbar Sanur - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 288535, 288826, Fax : (62 361) 288826
email: dtkoncbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Raya Kuta 88, Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 757557, 757558, Fax : (62 361) 757562
email: cristofoli@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai no.126 G Sanur - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 289728, Fax : (62 361) 289743
email: italconsbali@italconsbali.com
Jl. Prof. M. Yamin No. 1 A Renon - Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 223266
email: astina@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Raya Kuta 127 Kuta - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 751517
email: purwa@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Prof. M. Yamin No. 51 Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 235092, 235093, 231990
Jl. Jaya Giri VIII /No.10 Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 235098, Fax : (62 361) 234834
email: purwa@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Prof. M. Yamin No. 51 Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 235092, 235093, Fax : (62 361) 234834
email: purwa@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Raya Sanggingan - Banjar Lungsiakan - Ubud - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 975736, Fax : (62 361) 975 726
email: rabik@indo.net.id
Segara Village Hotel Sanur Jl. Segara Ayu, Sanur - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 288407, 288408, Fax : (62 361) 518699
email: segara1@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria Blok Valet 2 No 12
Jl. Patih Jelantik Kuta - Bali - Indonesia
Tel: (62 361) 751735, Fax : (62 361) 754457
email: swisscon@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 188 Denpasar - Bali
Tel: (62 361) 233605, 222426, Fax : (62 361) 222426
email: amcobali@indosat.net.id
Source : bali-directory.com
Barong Dance
The Barong presented here is called Barong Keket. This Barong Keket wear a mask, corresponding with a mythical "lion" and the folower friend "monkey" and This type is the most popular Barong.
No one can explain the meaning of the word Barong. The name of the Barong depends on the animal represented. If the mask is of a tiger (in Balinese: Macan) the Barong is then called Barong Macan, and so if the mask is of 2 boar (in Balinese: Celeng or Bangkal) the Barong is then called Barong Bangkal.
Barong, a mythical creature with long swayback and curved tail, represent the affirmative, the protector of Mankind, the glory of the high sun, and the favorable spirits associated with the right and white magic.
Rangda, the widow-witch, is its opposite complement. She rules the evil spirits and witches who haunt graveyards late at night. Her habitat is darkness and her specialties lie with the practice of black magic, the destructive force of the left.
Both figures are of the same earthly substance, possessing strong magical prowess. Somewhere in a mythical past, the Barong was won over to the side of humanity, and in the dance, fights on behalf of the people against the intruding death forces of the Rangda.
The barong play represent an eternal fight between Good and Evil; the Barong represent Good the Rangda , the mythological monster, represents Evil. It stages the story of Kunti Sraya, a favourite theme of drama, depicts from the main episode of the famous Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. This special story is about Dewi Kunti, the mother of the five Pandawas who for some reasons, has promised to sacrifice Sadewa, one of her five sons to Rangda.
source : baliviptours.com
Bali Kite Festival
The Bali Kite Festival is an annual international kite festival held in July in Padang Galak area, Sanur Beach, Bali. Traditional giant kites (4 meters in width and almost 10 meters in length) are made and flown competitively by teams from the villages (banjar) of Denpasar. The event is a seasonal religious festival intended to send a message to the Hindu Gods to create abundant crops and harvests.
Bebean (fish-shaped), Janggan (bird-shaped) and Pecukan (leaf-shaped) are three traditional kites flown during this kite festival. The kites are flown by teams of 10 or more adult kitefliers. The Bebean is the largest kite, and looks like a broad-mouthed, split-tailed fish. The Janggan form has a broad flowing cloth tail that can reach more than 100 meters in length. The Pecukan requires the most skill to fly, as its unstable form often tumbles towards the ground. Red, white and black are traditional colours used in the kite's designs. Each type of traditional kite has its own competition, with heats of 10 teams vying for the best launch and longest flight. Sometimes the kites come down over the adjacent rice paddies, and the team members have to dash through the paddy to rescue the kite before it lands in the water.
A competition is also held for 'New Creation' kites which may include detailed three dimensional figures representing the Hindu Gods or sponsorship kites. Traditional and new creation kites are constructed from bamboo and cotton cloth.
In the dry season of June through August, the winds blow continually from east to west in most of Indonesia. Balinese children and adults fly kites in the vacant rice paddies during this period.
A gamelan orchestra plays music throughout the festival. The festival attracts many tourists and international kitefliers, along with many local spectators.
source : wikipedia.org
Bali Hotel List
Bali Dynasty Resort - Bali
Location : Bali Tuban
Overview : Close to the beach, in the peaceful village of Tuban, yet just a short stroll away from bustling Kuta ...
Hotel Description :
The Bali Dynasty Resort is tucked away in the peaceful village of Tuban, yet within a short stroll away from bustling Kuta. Nestled in hectares of lush greenery close to the beachfront. Rooms are large and well equipped with garden or pool views. The Bali Dynasty Resort has an impressive range of both business and leisure facilities which include pools, gym, spa and children’s playground.
Bali Tropic Resort & Spa
Location : Bali - Tanjung Benoa
Room : 100
Overview : Rustic resort with a great pool, set amidst lush gardens and lotus ponds on Tanjung Benoa beach ...
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Hotel Description :
The Bali Tropic Resort & Spa, Bali is set around gardens and lotus ponds, sited in Tanjung Benoa near Nusa Dua. It is within walking distance to the beach in Benoa. The shops and entertainment areas of Nusa Dua are a few minutes drive away. Bungalows are in a Balinese rustic design and have garden view outlooks. Relax by the butterfly-shaped pool or pamper yourself at the spa.
Hard Rock Hotel Bali - Bali
Location : Kuta Bali
Overview :A classy unusual hotel with a variety of entertainment opportunities. Rooms are unique and pleasant.
Room : 418
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Hotel Description :
The Hard Rock Hotel Bali is placed close to popular Kuta beach. It is set within 3 hectares of peaceful gardens and is a few minutes walk to shops, restaurants and fun entertainment venues. The unusual designed rooms offer modern conveniences and amenities. The Hard Rock Hotel Bali has a variety of dining options and entertainment activities, and has one of the largest swimming pools in Bali.
OASIS Kuta Hotel Bali
Location : Bali Kuta
Overview : Well located hotel, a few minutes walk from central Kuta. Relax by the long, modern style pool.
Room : 70
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Hotel Description :
The Oasis Kuta Hotel Bali is well situated, less than 5 minutes walk from Kuta beach, shops and the art market. Its simply designed guest rooms are located in low rise, U-shap buildings which are set around a long, narrow pool, all with a private terrace or balcony. The Oasis Kuta Hotel Bali offers the best of both worlds, a relaxing, restful pool area, and yet near to a host of lively bars and restaurants. Formerly known as the Oasis Hotel Bali.
Aston Bali Resort & Spa
Location : Bali - Tanjung Benoa
Overview : Facing the golden sandy beach of Tanjung Benoa, near Nusa Dua. Large pool next to the beach.
Room : 187
Hotel Description :
The Aston Bali Resort & Spa is desirably located along the golden sandy Tanjung Benoa beach and is 5 minutes drive from the well-known Nusa Dua tourism area. Rooms are beautifully furnished have private balconies overlooking gardens or the ocean. The Aston Bali Resort & Spa has a restful pool which is next to the beach featuring waterfalls and a sunken bar.
source : directrooms.com
Tips For Enjoying Bali
Bali has a wide range of natural attractions with a different character. There is some information that may be useful for you in determining tourist destinations as you wish.
* The island of Bali, although it seems small on the map, in fact quite broad. We can not be around Bali in a day. Take time to be 2-3 days traveling around.
Places of interest * Choose your own. Note the location and time required. Party travel agent had made a tour package or a package tour that one efficient way to let time effectively and efficiently (can be seen in the brochure tour in Bali).
* For the tour, we'd better rent a car plus driver handle-me tour experience. More comfortable and practical. Public transportation in Bali is very minimal and even trayeknya-limited (perhaps only a taxi, and even then only available in Denpasar, Kuta or Nusa Dua only).
* If you want to create their own tour program, it is better discussed first with our lease drivers (they have experienced in this), if you use travel agents, must not choose efficient tour packages on offer, choose with care (service, service, etc.) .
* Keep the start time for the tour, if we leave it till late in the tourist attraction will also be late. The ends must have a tourist attraction in-skip.
* Dress is casual only, T-shirt with shorts. Wear shoes can, but it's better just let me wear comfortable shoes.
* Bring cash to buy tickets (entrance fees vary at each tourist attraction. There are some attractions do not use reply entrance fee but use the donation.
* Some attractions require guests Pura cloth to enter as a form of local culture respektasi. No worries, the manager of attractions already provided free cloth at the ticket counter.
* Taking picture is free, but still notice signs imaginable.
* Adhere to the provisions that surround these attractions, if no writing please do not enter, do not enter.
* In every tourist attraction there are souvenir shops. For shopping lovers, was arrested before his desire to window shopping. Better to direct the first object, the new home fits stopped (so as not to bother carrying groceries).
* Eating is a necessity. Do not let your stomach go empty if the tour, if you do not want to catch cold, and vomiting.
* Do not forget to bring water to drink let me no dehydration because bad weather heat Bali.
* Almost all tourist attraction in Bali is an open water open alias. When the rainy season are reminded to bring an umbrella (the hotel usually provides to its guests can also be borrowed there).
* For your safety together, keep the words and attitude when the tourist attraction.
* Note the duration of time at a tourist attraction. Ask your driver used to how long you about the object can be enjoying it, so that time is not wasted and can catch the next tour object. One of the references to your travel agent is Gamatra Tour Travel Agent.
source : visitindonesianow.com
Flora and Fauna in Bali
Flora
Just like common tropical islands, in Bali you will find a wide variety of plants by surprise. Huge banyan trees are everywhere in the villages by the Bale banjar or pavilion, or temples ground. Tamarind is also a typical Balinese tree mostly found in the north coast, as well as clove at the highlands. Meanwhile acacia, flame tree and mangrove can be found along the south coastlines. Craft and house use basketries, a dozen species of coconut palms and varieties of bamboos are also everywhere across the island.
Flowers families are just as surprisingly as the variety of big plants. The most common are hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine, and water lilies. Magnolia, frangipani, and a variety of orchids are found in many front yards and gardens, along roads, and in temple grounds. In the day to day life flowers are routinely used as decorations in temples, on statues, as offerings for the gods, and during prayers. Dancers wear blossoms in their crowns, and flowers are worn behind the ear during ceremony sessions.
Fauna
Like some other parts of Indonesia, Bali was home for big mammals such as elephant and tiger, although they no longer exist since early of last century. However, Bali still is rich of wildlife with the existence of various species of monkeys, civets, barking deer and mouse deer. There are 300 species of birds occupy the island including wild fowl, dollar birds, blue kingfishers, sea eagles, sandpipers, white herons and egrets, cuckoos, wood swallows, sparrows, and the endangered Bali starlings. The underwater world or marine life of Bali has been noted as one of the best in the world with various species such as dolphin, shark and sun fish, and some smaller inhabitants like colorful coral fish, small reef fish, and moray eels, as well as crustaceans and sponges.
The existence of these flora and fauna become necessary for the day to day life of Balinese, where ceremonies and rituals always flourish.
source : balitourismborad.com
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