2008/12/21

Bali Galleries

Gaya Fusion Art Space – Ubud, Bali

Gaya Fusion Art Space – Ubud, Bali

“Indonesia's most influential contemporary art gallery” --Harper's Bazaar (March 2007)
“Best contemporary art gallery” –-Best Bets Bali, 2002-2007
“Indonesia's most influential art gallery” –-LuxeTV (July 2007)

With a roster of the leading artists showing in Indonesia today, Gaya Art Space has had an unparalleled impact on contemporary Indonesian art. Made Wianta created Dreamland here before taking it to the 2003 Venice Biennale, the first year since 1964 that Indonesia had a pavilion at the world's premiere visual art event. Krisna Murti filmed his 2005 Venice exhibition, Video Spa, at Gaya. Dadang Christanto had his first Bali show here.

Gaya events in all fields of contemporary art and culture bring together some of the most interesting people around — artists, journalists, critics, collectors, movie stars, directors, ambassadors, architects, professors, designers, royalty, dreamers, politicians, former political prisoners, philosophers, outcasts, and writers. Come join us!

For more info: Telp. 0361 979-252/253, email or see www.gayafusion.com

Please see our other Balispirit's listings: Bali Luxury Villas and Bali Health Restaurant.


Tegun Folk Art Galeri – A Unique Bali Gift Shop – 44 Jln Hanoman, Ubud

Tegun Folk Art Galeri – A Unique Bali Gift Shop – 44 Jln Hanoman, Ubud Tegun Galeri brings together the concepts of a museum and a shop. The intriguing, ever-changing collection includes everything from primitive carvings to highly refined woodwork, textiles and other crafts.

Tegun Galeri is a certain cure to Bali Fatigue. Tegun, one of Ubud's largest and most varied shops, prides itself on offering to both wholesales and retail customers a starling array of unique Indonesian handicrafts and folk art. The Galeri, on Jalan Hanoman, is notable for its large doors and broads windows, both of each draw Ubud's many strollers into a shop. Once, inside, the knowledgeable staff are close at hand, available to field questions and handle specials requests while, at the same time, letting each shoppers explore the store at this or her own pace. This relaxing, "laid back" environment is a big asset to shoppers, and contrasts with the more hectic atmosphere in other stores on the island.

Meghan and Kadek, the owners of Tegun Galeri, travel constantly to distant corners of Indonesia and across South East and East Asia, in search of unusual and beautiful pieces of folk art.

For more information contact them on +62 361 973361, email or visit our website Tegun Folk Art Galeri - www.tegun.com

Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women – Ubud, Bali

Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women – Ubud, Bali The Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women was founded in 1991, in response to the total lack of awareness of the existence of women artists at that time. Over its 15 years of existence it has become one of the most respected and exciting galleries of Balinese art with a full programme of exhibitions, one-woman or group shows and events for art lovers and collectors. It also has assisted many female artists to travel overseas whether for exhibition purposes or for educational studies, or both. For 14 years, they have run a weekly workshop for young Balinese girl artists, to encourage their skills and confidence and to show their families that their talents are valued in the wider world.

The Seniwati Gallery is rightly becoming famous not only for its unique role, but also for the very high quality of art that it offers to the art-loving public to enjoy. This is the only Bali gallery that President Jimmy Carter and Mrs Carter chose to visit during their Democracy-supporting trip to Indonesia; and for many visitors to the world-famous town of Ubud, this gallery is first on their list!

For more information please contact The Seniwati Gallery of Art by Women at Jalan Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
Phone/Fax (0361) 975485, email or visit our website www.seniwatigallery.com

Threads of Life Gallery – Sustaining Indonesia's Traditional Textile Arts

Threads of Life Gallery – Sustaining Indonesia's Traditional Textile Arts Threads of Life sponsors the weaving of handmade ceremonial textiles, dyed with sustainably cultivated natural dyes, and crafted to a standard seen elsewhere only in museums. Threads of Life is a member of the International Fair Trade Association (www.ifat.org) and works directly with weavers groups across Indonesia creating an inter-island community within which the weavers can express their culture and make a living wage.

For more information please contact Threads of Life Gallery and workshops at Jalan Kajeng 24, Ubud
Tel: +62 361 972187, email or visit our website www.threadsoflife.com

Nila Textile Gallery & Boutique – at the Top of Jln Monkey Forest, Ubud

Nila Textile Gallery & Boutique – at the Top of Jln Monkey Forest, Ubud

A must see when in Ubud, NILA Textile Gallery, specializes in batik, using natural dyes, especially the natural hue of Blue INDIGO. Nila exhibits a unique collection of hand batiked textiles that can be used for home wear or prĂȘt a porter.

Located on the upper portion of Monkey Forest Road, Nila is in the inner courtyard of Puri Muwa Bungalows, behind the antique shop Macan Tidur, The Brainchild of Tjok Agung Pemayun from Pejeng, Nila Batik Studio was set up 7 years ago after Tjok studied batik in Java for 3 years.

He was inspired by natural dyes which are non harmful to the environment and by a desire to find an occupation for those needing work in his village. The batik studio project now employs around 36 people in Pejeng, located just outside of Ubud, reviving many old laborious and specialized techniques of natural dying using natural indigo, madder red and natural tannins...

20% from profits will be donated to the village development foundation.

Please visit the shop or for more information on natural dyes and traditional batik process, please contact Tjok Agung Pemayun 081337330944

2008/11/18

Bali Rafting


Ayung River White Water Rafting|2.30 hours| US$ 65.00 / pax

Waterfalls, jungle scenery and a wet ' wild adventure experience into the heart of natural Bali awaits you. Get back to nature... paddle, splash and thrill to the rhythm of the paradise river.

Area Morning Midday Afternoon Twillight
Nusa Dua 07.30-07.45 am 09.45-10.00 am 11.30-11.45 am 01.30-01.45 pm
Kuta 07.30-07.45 am 09.45-10.00 am 11.30-11.45 pm 01.30-01.45 pm
Sanur 08.00-08.15 am 10.00-10.15 am 12.00-12.15 am 02.00-02.15 pm
Ubud 08.00-08.15 am 10.00-10.15 am 12.00-12.15 am 02.00-02.15 pm

The Ayung River White Water Rafting pick up times
4 Tours daily that last for 2.5 hours. Please specify the area and the time in accordance to the above category in which you wish to be picked up

Waterfalls, jungle scenery and a wet ' wild adventure experience into the heart of natural Bali awaits you. Get back to nature... paddle, splash and thrill to the rhythm of the paradise river. our professionally trained guides will safely maneuver you trough 9 km of exciting class II & III rapids.

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Bali Diving


Bali Diving - Diving in Indonesia


BARUNA DIVE
This sleek 30 M long dive vessel has a mission to seek out the archipelago's most memorable diving. Divers looking for more complete view of Indonesia's coastline should embark on live-aboard journey aboard the Baruna Adventurer.
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BALI DIVE ACTION
Atlantis Diving Bali has been operating throughout Asia for nearly 10 years in the Maldives, Philippines and Bali. We offer dive training, For those divers who want the most diving out of their time here in Indonesia, what better way to get it than aboard one of our three live aboards.
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BALI DIVING SCHOOL
Get Excite experience diving school, bali diving training package, water sport. and more activites and diving school packages, fishing, waching dolphin, and .....
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Extraordinary 19 Dives-Diving|14 days| US$ 1605.00 / pax

This diving package offers a highly experienced dive operation for both beginners and experts. Our professionally trained dive guides takes diver guest to almost a dozen spectacular sites.This unique diving package offers divers an extreme 14 days and 13 nights, concluding to 19 dives diving experience. This package involves an excitements in Sanur, Nusa Penida, Nusa Dua, Padang Bay, Tulamben, Amed & Menjangan.

Important additionals

  • Due to the accomodation facilities existing in this package, we require you to pay an additional High Season charge USD 140 (July-August, December-January) if booking is done along those month periods.
  • The price is for one person, the tour requires at least two persons.
  • An extra USD 660.00 additional charge will need to be paid for a one person tour. We request the payment to be made on the first day when being picked up.
  • If there are non divers among/between you, NON DIVERs are charged USD 1,090.00/person for this tour to be paid upon arrival
  • If there are two or more of you diving please proceed with more than one booking since one booking represents reservation only for one person.

Includes

  • Transportation Airport Hotel (VV)
  • Accomodation on Twin or Triple Share Basis at: Raddin or Sanur Beach Hotel in
  • Sanur or Sol Lovina in Lovina.
  • Daily American Beakfast.
  • Dinner only when participant stay at Saya Resort.
  • Land Transportation by private minibus with Air Conditioning.
  • Sea transportation by private boat to the sites.
  • Lunch box during diving.
  • Two full tanks per day & weight - belt
  • Private Dive master.
  • Dive master & drivers meals & accomodation.
  • Entrance fee at Menjangan Island National Park.
  • Snorkeling equipment for non divers
  • T-Shirt & Hat
  • Insurance.

Excludes:

  • Diving equipment other than tanks & weight - Belts
  • All other items not described above.

Notes: The hotel where you will stay makes the pricing alot different

  • Location can be changed on weather condition.
  • Sanur Beach is 5 stars and Raddin Hotel is 4 stars Hotel (for Deluxe package)
  • Aneka Lovina is 2 stars, mimpi resort and Sol Lovina are 3 stars Hotel (for Superior package-US$ 1,007.00).
  • Kesumasari and Saya Resort are non Stars Hotels (for Standard package US$ 867.00).
    Sea Transportation:
  • Big outrigger Boats with twin engine Yamaha, 85 HP each for up to 20 divers for Nusa Penida and up to 25 divers for Sanur and Nusa Dua area,
    Speed boats with twin engine Yamaha, 115 HP each, can take 12 diver maximum.
    Traditional boats for Sanur Dive Only, can take up to 8 Divers.
  • Booking Condition and Cancellation Policy :
    Please make reservation at least 36 hours in advance
    100% cancellation fee for cancellation made 24 hours before departure

Day 1 : ARRIVAL Arrival at the airport, check in, met by our operations staff, then transfered to your hotel(On the way, you will also be briefed regarding the whole tour and its schedules). You are being given a whole day to refresh your self and make your self comfortable with your whole new environment and sorroundings. In case you want to fill in all your days with some activities, why not travel around and see the whole Denpasar and Kuta by using a rent car service found on this site.

Day 2 : SANUR DIVES After breakfast, leave your hotel at 07:30 AM, and head for Sanur - two dives (Sanur Dive. This dive is at Sanur Tourist Beach and for dives 2 to 18 meters depth. Here you will see a stunning underwater environment, including table and trophy shaped corals and sponges, with thousand of colorful fishes swimming in profusion around the reef.) for some great fun. Lunch will be served at site, and in the afternoon driving back to the your hotel in Sanur.

Day 3 : NUSA PENIDA DIVES After breakfast, leave your hotel at 07:30 AM, to Sanur Beach 1 1/2 hours by boat to Nusa Penida Island (Nusa Penida Dive You will be surprised by the white sandy bottom and crystal clear water of this dive and will enjoy the array of assorted fish, special sun fish and under water life found in this spot for some great fun). Lunch will be served at site, in which after overnight at your hotel in Sanur.

Day 4 : NUSA PENIDA DIVES After breakast, leave your hotel at 07:30 AM, two dives in Nusa Penida Island, different location to the day before. Lunch at site, and overnight at your hotel in Sanur.

Day 5 : FREE DAY FOR LEASURE Breakfast only. Free day from diving. We recommend you to our other adventure 1 day package such as the horse riding, water boom, white water rafting, and others. (extra charges for these additional activities, payable as we pick you up from the airport. Please specify your wants to this to the kecak.com staff)

Day 6 : NUSA DUA DIVES After breakfast, leave your hotel at 7.30 AM, drive to Nusa Dua for two dives (Nusa Dua Diving Site This dive is the ocean facing the Nusa Dua Resort, and offers and panorama of various species of sponges and fishes with richly colored corals that will satisfy event the most seasoned diver. Dives between 3 to 20 meters will be the most rewarding..), lunch at site, overnight at your hotel in Sanur.

Day 7 : PADANG BAY DIVES After breakfast, leave your hotel at 7:30. AM, drive to padang bay for two dives, lunch at site, after diving, drive to Tulamben, overnight and dinner at SAYA RESORT.

Day 8 : TULAMBEN DIVES + NIGHT DIVES After breakfast, leave your hotel at 8.00 AM, drive to Tulamben for two dives, lunch at site, in the afternoon departure again for night dive, overnight and dinner at SAYA RESORT.

Day 9 : AMED DIVES After breakast, leave your hotel at 08:00 AM, 1 1/2 hours by boat to Amed - two dives, (Amed. Located about 120km North - East of Sanur, with beautiful solitary beach and fully grown with anemore, gorgons and sponge, small to large fishes, make this underwater part of Bali. Ideal for beginners and professional divers.From the beach, Amed offers an excellent site for training dives. This location is highly recommended for introductory dives. By boat, Amed has a nice wall dive just a few minutes away. It is a fun, easy dive for everyone.). Lunch will be served at site, and in the afternoon driving back to Sanur for an overnight in your hotel.

Day 10 : FREE DAY FOR LEASURE Breakfast only. Free day from diving. We recommend you to our other adventure 1 day package such as the horse riding, water boom, white water rafting, and others. (extra charges for these additional activities, payable as we pick you up from the airport. Please specify your wants to this to the kecak.com staff)

Day 11 : MENJANGAN DIVES Early in the morning at 6:30 AM after breakfast, drive to Teluk Terima, 30 minutes by boat to Menjangan Island (Menjangan Island. Is located 140km North-West of Sanur, this small island is accessible by boat, and only 10 minutes.This area is suitable for all seasons diving where magnificent underwated vistas will surprice even the most seasoned diver. It is rich with all kinds of sponges, sea plant, coral, and fish which stretches for miles one end. The sponge underwater is stunning and filled with magnificent display, that will please any diver.This island have numorous different points to dive in for different skilled divers. One of the excellent site located in its sorroudings includes a bed of sea snakes and resident sharks.This area is considered the divers paradise in Bali and words alone cannot describe its true beauty), two dives in the afternoon drive to Lovina overnight at your hotel in Lovina

Day 12 : MENJANGAN DIVES Breakfast, two dives in Menjangan Island at different location, lunch at site, in the afternoon drive back to Sanur and overnight at your hotel.

Day 13 : FREE DAY FOR LEASURE Breakfast only. Free day from diving. We recommend you to our other adventure 1 day package such as the horse riding, water boom, white water rafting, and others. (extra charges for these additional activities, payable as we pick you up from the airport. Please specify your wants to this to the kecak.com staff)

Day 14 : DEPARTURE After Breakfast, departure from the hotel, transfer to the airport.

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Bali Golf



Bali Golf Club is a visual masterpiece of dramatic ocean views and lush Balinese landscapes. Designed by Greg Norman, the golf course offers a spetacular challange and a unique world-class experience for golfers of all levels.

Set on the southwest coast of Bali 45 minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali Golf Club is the centerpiece of the fully integrated Nirwana Bali Resort. Come and experience the ultimate that golf in Bali has to offer.

Location
This club is set on the Southwest coast of Bali, a 45 minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The course overlooks the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean below and in its inland routing weaves through rices terraces and towering palm trees.

Golf Course Detail
Par 72(36 out, 36in)
Yards 6805
Metres 6222
Designer Greg Norman
Management International Management Group (IMG)

Facilities
Pro-Shop
The Pro-Shop provides a full range of golf equipment, apparel and accessories from the wold's finest manufatures.
Restaurant
The Golfer's Terrace offers a selection of European, Japanese, Chinese and Indonesian cuisine. With seating capacity up to 100, the restaurant is perfectly set for casual dining before and after playing.
Half Way House
Beside the 10th tee, golfers can enjoy a cool drink and a light snack before continuing to the back nine.
Locker Rooms
Fully airconditioned locker rooms for ladies (173 lockers) and gentlement (373 lockers) furnished with shower rooms, sitting room, hair dryers, toiletries and television sets.
Shoes and Club Rental
Shoes and clubs for both right and left handed players are available for rent. Size for shoes vary between 7 to 12 (gentlement) and 5.5 to 9 (ladies).

Club Regulations
Dress Code :
Collared golf shirt
Golf bermuda/trousers
Soft/rubber spike shoes with socks
No jeans

Golf cart and caddy are both compulsory

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Bali Horse Riding


Trailride on a secluded beach and through small seaside villages, for a glimpse into Balinese daily life. An Idyllic setting, crystal clear ocean, spectacular tropical coastline and rural panorama.We pass traditional sea-salt harvesting huts, age old rice paddies, rivers, a bat cave, coastal waterfall and holly temple. A unique horse and carriage ride along the small village roads completes our tour of natural beauty and Balinese hospitality.


See Bali in a way you've never seen if before. Join our horse-riding treks which take you through the lush rice terraces around Kerobokan or come with us to gallop through the surf along the beautiful south-western coast.

With a choice of professionally-trained horses and ponies, and the latest riding and safety equipment, we offer a tour like no other in Bali.

Our rides are suitable for all and with treks lasting one, two or three hours - including a special sunset ride along the beach - Umalas Stable offers you a holiday experience to remember.

Twenty-seven horses are stabled at Uml: mostly Warmbloods (four horses) Thoroughbred (five horses) Indonesian Crossbred (fourteen horses) Sandalwood (four horses). The horses are imported from Europe, Australia and New Zealand to provide for a selection of disciplines and sizes. Well-maintained, high quality English tack enchances the comfort and safety of each ride.

The price inclusive :
Hotel transfer provided for Sanur, Kuta and Nusa Dua area only
Welcome drink upon arrival
Helmet and leg protection
Insurance cover

Available daily at :
08.00 am - 11.00 am
04.00 pm - 06.00 pm

Booking Condition and Cancellation Policy :
Please make reservation at least 24 hours in advance
100% cancellation fee for cancellation made 12 hours before departure

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Bali Cycling


An enjoy cycling trip that will allow you to relax and explore the splendid scenery of balinese mountains.


A 15 km track passing through traditional paddy terrace, is the main attration, that lights up your 2 hours ride. On this trip, you will also have the opportunity to expose your self to authentic Balinese daily ritual of farming and harvesting the paddy field, which is the Indonesian primal food. Free mineral water and tropical fruits are aslo provided during the trip from Lumbung Club House going down hill to Desa Tegalinggah.

Package included :
Round trip hotel transportation
1st class mountain bikes
Mouth watering meals at Lumbung Restaurant
Mineral water & Tropical fruits as refreshments, during the trip
Free T-shirt or cap
Hygienic shower room provided
Safety Insurance coverage

Pick up time :
Cycling
Kuta 07.30 am,12.30 pm
Nusa Dua 07.15 am,12.15 pm
Sanur 07.15 am,12.45 pm
Ubud 07.15 am,12.45 pm


Booking Condition and Cancellation Policy :

Please make reservation at least 24 hours in advance
100% cancellation fee for cancellation made 12 hours before departure

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Bali Trekking


A stroll from Pitra Village (Penebel) to the Club House along 7 km route, through spectacular scenery where exciting jumps are required occasionally to pump up your adventure spirit.

Whilst trekking receive an insight to the life of rice paddys, how it is prepared then planted, maintained and harvested.

Notes:
The price is for one person. This tour requires a minimum of 2 person for it to commence. If a single person wishes to go on with the tour, he will be charged an additional 50% of the original price.


Package includes :
Round trip hotel transportation
Mouth watering meals at Lumbung Restaurant
Mineral water and tropical fruits as refreshments during the trip
Free T-shirt or Cap
Hygienic shower room provided
Safety Insurance coverage

Pick up time :
Kuta Nusa Dua Sanur
07.30 am 07.15 am 07.15 am

Booking Condition and Cancellation Policy :
Please make reservation at least 24 hours in advance
100% cancellation fee for cancellation made 12 hours before departure

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Bali Snorkeling

Depending on the location :

  • Menjangan Island Snorkeling|1 hour| US$ 35.00 / pax
  • Nusa Dua Snorkeling|1 hour| US$ 12.00 / pax
  • Nusa Penida Snorkeling|1 hour| US$ 35.00 / pax
  • Tulamben Snorkeling |1 hour| US$ 20.00 / pax

This package is designed to give Snorkeler a more deeper look at the marine life. Snorkelers can choose to go more deeply into fish identification, coral indentification, or to linger on one reef and watch the inhabitants.

Menjangan Island Snorkeling. Is located 140km North-West of Sanur, this small island is accessible by boat, and only 25 minutes.This package is designed to give Snorkeler a more deeper look at the marine life. Snorkelers can choose to go more deeply into fish identification, coral indentification, or to linger on one reef and watch the inhabitants.

Nusa Dua Snorkeling, The site is the ocean facing the Nusa Dua Resort, and offers and panorama of various species of sponges and fishes with richly colored corals that will satisfy event the most seasoned diver. Dives between 3 to 20 meters will be the most rewarding.

Nusa Penida Snorkeling. Only one hour cruising by motor boat from Sanur, this is one of three sister Island of Bali. You will be surprised by the white sandy bottom and crystal clear water of this dive and will enjoy the array of assorted fish, special sun fish and under water life found in this spot.

Tulamben Snorkeling, Located about 130km North-East of Sanur, you will drive through truly idyllic Balinese country side. On location, you will see the remains of a US liberty ship sunk during World War 2. The Wreck is fully grown with all kinds of anemone, gorgons, sponge and corals.

Snorkelers can choose to go more deeply into fish identification, coral indentification, or to linger on one reef and watch the inhabitants.

Tour Detail
Minimum of 4 persons
Transportation sea and land
Snorkeling equipment.
Insurance.
Lunch Box.

Additional options - payable on site
Regulator + B C D, USD 12.00, wet suit USD 5.00/ Day
Non Diver/ Snorkeler follow the same program as diver
Extra Dive USD 20.00 / Dive.
Night Dive USD 40.00 / Dive
Under Water Light USD 5.00
Prescription Mask USD 5.00
Mask + Snorkel USD 2.00
Fins + Boots USD 2.00

Sea Transportation:
Big outrigger Boats with twin engine Yamaha, 85 HP each for up to 20 divers for Nusa Penida and up to 25 divers for Sanur and Nusa Dua area,
Speed boats with twin engine Yamaha, 115 HP each, can take 12 diver maximum.
Traditional boats for Sanur Dive Only, can take up to 8 Divers.

Booking Condition and Cancellation Policy :
Please make reservation at least 24 hours in advance
100% cancellation fee for cancellation made 12 hours before departure

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Bali Fishing


If you are interested in catching big fish, book a FISHING TOUR with us. The opportunity to hook "the big one awaits" you as you venture from a land to beautiful blue open water spaces on our licensed boat..

"Our" fishing tour takes you to the game fishing area around NUSA PENIDA ISLAND, our suthern part of Bali Island, within 1 hour. You will troll for Big Tuna Fish, Blue Marlin, Mackerel, and many other species of deepwater game fish. Also, we offer bottom fishing where you have a good chance to catch snappers, blue crevally, scribbled filefish, etc.
While Fishing, you can enjoy beautiful open water scenary from the boat. Our licensed captain transports you around the sacred island of Nusa Penida, or the southern coastal waters of Bali where you can view spectacular sites, including the ancient Uluwatu temple. We offer your snorkeling equipment to enjoy swimming with amazing visibility and aquatic life at NUSA PENIDA.

Important additionals

Transportation by Speed Boat or Wooden Boat (same price)
Minimum booking is Two persons.
Casting and Jigging Equipment is available for Rent at US 50.00/ Set (Rod, Reel & Lines)
Poppers/ Jigs are available for Sale at US. 20.00
Includes:
Round trip pick up service from Sanur, Kuta or the Nusa Dua Area.
Fishing Guide.
Skipper, Boat & Crew.
Lunch Box, Soft Drink & Fresh for Jigging & Casting Only
Bait or Lures (Available only for Trolling)
Fishing Gear (Available only for Trolling)
Insurance.

Sea Transportation:
Big outrigger Boats with twin engine Yamaha, 85 HP each for up to 20 divers for Nusa Penida and up to 25 divers for Sanur and Nusa Dua area,
Speed boats with twin engine Yamaha, 115 HP each, can take 12 diver maximum.
Traditional boats

Booking Condition and Cancellation Policy :
Please make reservation at least 24 hours in advance
100% cancellation fee for cancellation made 12 hours before departure

Packages

  • Fishing Tour (Jigging)|8 hours| US$ 425.00 / pax |
  • Fishing Tour (Casting)|8 hours| US$ 425.00 / pax |
  • Fishing Tour (Trolling)|6 hours| US$ 110.00 / pax |
  • Sport Fishing Tour|4 hours| US$ 100.00 / pax |
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2008/11/09

Bali Temples

PURA BESAKIH


Pura Besakih is not one temple but a vast complex of temples sprawling across the mountainside. For most visitors, the first impression is of the literally hundreds of delicately towering meru, their many tiered roofs of black palm-fiber thatching pointing skyward like a fleet of rockets awaiting the signal for lift-off.

Pura Besakih is not a launch pad but a landing field for the gods. The central temple in the complex, Pura Penataran Agung, is dedicated to the god Siwa. Pura Batu Madeg is dedicated to Wisnu. Pura Kiduling Kreteg is dedicated to Brahma. There are nineteen more temples spreading up the mountain slopes, each with its own purpose and ceremonial season, but the three dedicated to the Hindu Trinity are the most important. Their orientation in relation to each other and the mountain is reflected in the three raised lotus-thrones, or padmasana trisakti, in the second courtyard of the Pura Penataran Agung, with Wisnu, Siwa, and Brahma sitting from left to right, though some say seats are not assigned.


PURA TANAH LOT


Pura Tanah Lot was founded by the 16th-century priest Danghyang Niratha out of sheer adoration for the natural beauty of the landscape here. The little temple sits atop an outcrop of rock in the surf, guarded by sea snake. Visitors are not allowed to enter the temples at Pura Tanah Lot, and this is fortunate, for they arrive by hundreds everyday. It's still a place worth visiting. The big crush of tourists appears at sunset; those looking for some peace and quite should go just before dawn.

Besides Pura Tanah Lot there are several other temples nearby arrayed along the coast. The most picturesque of these is Pura Batu Bolong, its mean "the temple on the rock with a hole on it", a wall rock just out into the sea with a tiny temple on the tip. A huge arch is carved out by the sea.


PURA ULUWATU


Bukit's most famous landmark is the temple Pura Luhur Uluwatu, an architectural marvel situated on a headland at the westernmost tip of the plateau. According to the local tradition, the first Uluwatu temple was built by Empu Kuturan in the 11 th century, as one of the territorial temples of the island. Dang Hyang Niratha, the 16 th century reformer of Balinese Hinduism, rebuilt it in its present state. He is said to have elevated to heaven from it premises.
The temple is the best known for its sunsets over the long breakers of the sea downward, but it has also one of the most exquisite architecture of the island.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu, the amazing temple perching on the edge of stiff cliff on the South Coast. Like a ship of stone afloat in the sky, Pura Luhur Uluwatu is poised 825 feet above the Indian Ocean. The temple is carved from the enormous limestone rock upon which it sits at the farthest edge. Ulu means "head", watu is "rock" and luhur implies "heavenly", "ancestral", "original" and "transcendent" all at once.

Legend says that the temple was built by Mpu Kuturan in the 11th century, and then rebuilt several hundred years later by Danghyang Nirartha, the Javanese high priest who brought renewal of Hinduism to Bali in 16th century, in anticipation of his ultimate release there. Sacred monkeys roam freely over this high and airy place.


PURA BATUKARU


The one of the six axial temples (Sad Kahyangan) sacred to all Hindu Balinese, it may take a moment to appreciate that this is one of the most ancient sacred sites on the island. In the central temple courtyard are two large, long pavilion. The inner courtyard is small and neat, with three meru of three, five, and seven tiers in honor of the deified kings of Tabanan. The lake below has a shrine in the center honoring the goddess of Lake Tamblingan and the mount of Mount Batu Karu.


PURA RAMBUT SIWI


This temple contains a relic, a lock of the sage's hair (rambut) that is venerated (siwi). The temple is finely built of red brick with exquisite paras reliefs depicting scenes from the ancient play "Arjuna Wiwaha". A particularly good sculpture of Rangda stands guard in the gateway facing the sea. Down on the beach there are several cave temples, one of the most important bearing a sacred spring.


PURA ULUN DANU BATUR


This temple is the ceremonial throne for Ida Bhatari Dewi Danu, the goddess of the lake. The goddess is honored with a tall meru of eleven tiers, sign of the highest divinity. The meru of her consort, the god of Mount Agung, has only nine, while two other nine-tiered meru are dedicated to the god of Mount Batur and to deified King Waturenggong. One of the most interesting shrines in he inner courtyard is distinctly Chinese-looking pavilion to the far left, dedicated to a Chinese princess whose image is recalled in the barong landung dance play. In clear whether, the temples many-tiered meru are visible from miles away, but it is perhaps most beautiful in the tumbling fogs that swirl around the caldera.


PURA ULUN DANU BERATAN


This temple, as jewel of the lake Bratan, located in tourist center known generally as Bedugul. This is a major stop for the tourist buses, but it is too beautiful to miss. The outer grounds have been formally landscaped with clipped lawns and bold flowerbeds that reflect the elegance of the lakeside temple and its stately meru. The temple is said to be associated with the Bratan clan of pande caste, from which the lake takes its name. The goddess of the lake is honored at Pura Ulun Danu at the taller of the two meru on little islands near the shore.


PURA GUNUNG KAWI


This water temple is a delightful complex. A natural spring flows from the heart of the temple into a pool so clear that you can count the scales on the huge goldfish ghosting around the opulent island shrine at its center. Holy water is requested at an adjacent small shrine while nearby, and still within the temple walls, are the open-air public baths.


PURA TIRTA EMPUL


Well-known for the Holy Spring Temple with the State Palace, built by President Sukarno in the 1950's, squats on the hill above the temple. Most of the pavilions and sculptures in this temple are neither old nor exceptional. The spring-fed bathing pools are its important feature. The ritual and historical importance to the people of Gianyar of this complex lies in these pools in which Indra's celestial army was revived before defeating King Maya Danawa.

Just downstream from Tirta Empul, across the road and down along flight of the steps, is a far more peaceful temple complex called PURA MENGENING which is also built around a sacred spring. Here, where a great tree shades the pool, a strong sense of the Balinese veneration of nature can be felt.


BRAHMA VIHARA ASHRAMA BUDDHIST MONASTRY


The monastery is presided over by one of Bali's few Buddhists monks, Bhikku Giri Rakhita, a Brahman from Banjar, now elderly but still formidably energetic. The ashram, set into a hillside a few miles inland from Banjar, is well signposted and welcomes visitors. The monastery a blend of Balinese and mainland Southeast Asian architecture, offers a stunning panorama down to the sea. Not far to the west of the monastery is the Banjar Tega Hot Springs. The key word for this little spa is modesty: in fees, in water temperature about 100 Fahrenheit and in proper attire for bathing.


Lakes of Bali

LAKE BATUR


The Lake Batur, whose waters provide irrigation to the rice fields in the surrounding areas, stretches about 8km north to south, but no one has yet been able or willing to measure its depth. Located in mountain area with the spectacular caldera of mount Batur. Mount Batur itself is but a small volcano set just in the middle of a huge, 14 km wide crater next to a crescent-shaped lake of Batur, and surrounded by the tall walls of the caldera rim. The most fascinating viewing spot overlooks the Lake Batur and the volcano is in Penelokan. Penelokan, meaning " place for looking", is not a village but a cluster restaurant's, vendor's stalls, and overnight lodgings on the ridge close to the only road down into the caldera.


LAKE BERATAN


Situated in the cool mountains in the northern part of the Bedugul Regency, has a beautiful lakeside temple Pura Ulun Danu as its most famous and photographed attraction. Lake Bratan has boats water recreation facilities which include

Lake Bratan, hooded on the east by Mount Catur, is dark and deep and only slightly ruffled by the roaring watersports industry on her southern shore that is associated with the tourist center known generically as Bedugul. The jewel of the lake is the Candi Kuning, one of the few explicitly Buddhist monuments, and The Pura Ulun Danu Bratan.


LAKE BUYAN AND TAMBLINGAN


Located in the midst of rain forest. Near by Munduk, a Dutch-time plantation center and an eco-tourism hill resort. The peaceful and serene waters of the lakes contrast the wild forest of the surrounding.

Panorama Bali

BATUR


The Batur caldera, Bali‘s most sensational landscape. Batur it self is but a small volcano set just in the middle of a huge, 14 km wide crater next to a crescent-shaped lake of the same name, and surroud by the tall walls of caldera rim.


TABANAN


Jati Luwih, which it is situated 700 meters above sea level with its fresh air, about 27 km to the North of Tabanan. Jati Luwih means really beautiful. This area serves as the most beautiful panorama view in Bali. It faces large terraced rice fields and thick green vegetation. On the northside there is a mountain with its thickly jungle and dense forest.


KARANGASEM

Bukit Jambul, Karangasem. Not only are it is rice terrace famous, but it offers a wide panorama down to the cost and, if you are lucky enough to make your visit on a clear day, you may even catch a view of Mt. Rinjani, across the strait in Lombok, Indonesia’s third highest mountain


Putung is a tourist destinations located at Duda Timur Villge, Selat Distric, Karangasem. The name "putung" means a remote separate place, formally visited by childless couple wishing to meditate in order to have children. Putung has a beautiful scenery, a combination of mountain view, lush green valley and the blue sea at the distance. It is also supported by the local people activity as skin fruit farmers.

Iseh is situated at Sidemen village, Karangasem, about 52 km east of Denpasar. It is a village of charming natural beauty. It’s has been recognized since two foreign painters, Walter Spies from Germany and Theo Meier from Switzerland, setup a painting studio there. The view is really beautiful. In the distance are the steep slopes of Mount Agung, a winding river with cristal clear water and lush green terraced rice fields.

Tirtagangga waterpalace near Karangasem. It is set in beautiful scenery with stunning view over terraced rice fields to the sea. Here the atmosphere is still that of glorious days of the kingdom of old.

Beaches in Bali

KUTA BEACH


Kuta beach remains the most popular strip and extends all the way up to Candu and down towards the airport in Tuban. Kuta proper remains the whitest stretch of sand and is a big draw for those who want to test their surfing skills with both a beach break and a reef break further out. Its popularity continues to grow and for all ages, it is a wonderful place to lay your sarong, frolic in the waves and soak up the warm sun.

LEGIAN BEACH


Is a beach where locals, expatriates and tourist mingle, bargain with the best, play paddle ball and football, indulge in a massage and manicure, catch up on reading, meditate, exercise, you name it. The two camps are easily recognized; the workers have as many clothes on as possible and the "bules" (Westerners) wear as little as possible. Be prepared for scantily clad Brazilians, G- stringed Italians, Australian in designer surf gear, and pretty Indonesian girls in multi-platform sandals - it is the united nations of beaches. Sunset is peak time at Sunset Legian.

ULUWATU BEACH


Uluwatu was formerly the playground of surfers almost exclusively. A number of developments planned on the barren bukit have meant that tarred roads have been put in, and slowly steps and access paths have been built down to the more popular beaches. Uluwatu is still the busiest, particularly at sunset when the monkeys play on the spectacularly located temple.

NUSA DUA BEACH


Was designed for the luxury conscious with a heavy concentration of big name hotels lining the beautiful white sand beach. Some of the resorts have private beaches but most areas are accessible. The stretch past the Hilton Resort has been a public beach and during the wet season, the outer reef there is a popular surf break. At present you will still find some simple warungs selling good food at cheap prices along this beautiful stretch of white sandy beach that offers excellent swimming. Conditions in a protected lagoon.

SANUR BEACH


Sanur beach is a calm, quiet lagoon that offers great conditions for wind surfing and parasailing. The stretch from the Grand Bali Beach Hotel to beyond the Bali Hyatt is now serviced by a beach walk making it possible to enjoy the many hotels and restaurants along the strip. Many watersports companies are based here, offering a number of recreational activities.


PADANG BAY BEACH


Padang bay is a harbor where the boats from Lombok take off, but is also a lovely, laid back fishing village with a few losmens (lodgments) for accommodation. A short walk over the headland to the north will take you to an intimate white sand beach.


LOVINA BEACH


About 10 km west of the capital of regency, Singaraja, Lovina is a complete contrast to the major resorts of South Bali. Fantastic sunset, snorkeling, diving, or just lazing on the beach are only a few examples of the attractions Lovina has to offer. While you are lazing on the beach, enjoy the sun going down on the horizon with the mountains on Java as a backdrop. Or go early in the morning to see dolphins jumping and diving in their natural habitat approx. one kilometer off the shore.


Monkey Forest

SANGEH


The Holy Monkey Forest Sangeh may be the only one that can truly be called a forest. This is the biggest and the first monkey forest introduced as a tourist object in Bali. The high Pala (Nutmeg) trees shade a mossy temple of Bukitsari amidst the forest. It is a Hindu temple, was originally built by the Royal Family of Mengwi, and is now taken care of by the people from the village of Sangeh. The temple heritaged by Mengwi Kingdom, one of Bali's major Kingdoms, which was built in the 17th century.

Visitors should be aware that these monkeys are attracted to shiny objects, so cameras and jewellery should be left behind or well hidden under clothes or in a bag before setting off to explore.


UBUD MONKEY FOREST


If you walk 1km due south from the central crossroad of Ubud along Monkey Forest Road, Bali's most famous shopping and eating street, brings one to a small grove of ancient trees and winding paths around a death temple and graveyard which is sanctuary to a fearless troop of long-tailed macaques. The monkey forest would be a most peaceful sanctuary had the resident monkeys not become so fearless of strangers in recent years. Some say these monkeys are vehicles for the capricious spirits of the yet unsettled dead, and wise visitors leave it to others to bring gifts of peanuts and bananas.

ALAS KEDATON


The monkey forest has become a tourist site of the worst sort. The temple and forest are bouncing with tame monkeys, not yet too mischievous, and there are pleasant guides to accompany visitors around the site. In the center of forest is a temple. The holiest location is situated in the yard and the temple is surrounded by a sacred forest with monkeys which are also considered sacred. There is also inhabitated by a group of bats are hanging all over the branch of trees and flying at all time, attracts of tourist and visitors both domestic or international.


Yeh Mampeh Waterfall

Yeh in Balinese means water, mampeh means flying, so this waterfall on the eyes of the villager of Les is seen as a flying water. Indeed this less known waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Bali.

From the junction 36 kilometers east of Singaraja, north Bali capital, on the road connecting Singaraja and Amlapura in the east, between Tejakula and Penuktukan villages, follow the road ascending to the south for about a kilometer. The straight road ends at the small junction before the village bathing place.

Picture taken in 1999
Public bathing place
of Les village. The water
come from the same
source as the waterfall.
Take the right turn then to the left, pass the Pura Desa ( one of three most important village temples ), pass the bridge, and arrive on the parking space just before the Pura Subak, the temple of life giving water of the traditional irrigation organization. From there the journey can only be continued by foot. Follow the beaten track for about a kilometer to the south away from the rice fields, then the vegetation become more and more tick.
Picture taken in 1999
Track to the
"flying water".
We know that the waterfall is getting closer when the subtle roar is heard in the distant. Continue walking for a couple of minutes, and that's it, The Borboran Yeh Mampeh or The Flying Water Waterfall.
Picture taken in 1999
Borboran Yeh Mampeh or
The Flying Water Waterfall.
If we are there in the middle or at the end of rainy season, then we get the bigger water. The waterfall become somewhat smaller at dry season.
Picture taken in 1999
Looking up..
The stream away from the waterfall even the shallow pool right under the waterfall is an excellent spot for bathing, especially after walking for the distant under the sun. Just keep away from near the middle of the fall, since the power of the water hitting the body is so powerful that hurts.
Picture taken in 1999
A magnificent site
to cool off..
Like many natural spots in Bali, this place also considered sacred by the people. Some Balinese visitors occasionally bring simple offerings such as incense or flower to be placed on the rocks not far from the waterfall. Local guides normally escort visitors to this site, but even though when you visit this site without them it is advised to behave and speak in proper or gentle manner around the area or better still, along the journey.
Picture taken in 1999
The stream, away
from the waterfall.
Walking away from the site and back to the crowd of Les village, you can continue your journey around Bali. To the east, you'll find Tulamben, Amed, Tirta Gangga, Amlapura and continue toward Candi Dasa, all of them offer good accommodations. To the west you'll meet Air Sanih, Singaraja, Lovina and Menjangan island, all are resort areas complete with tourist facilities. Except for Candi Dasa and Menjangan island, all of the sites can be reached in 1,5 hours or less.