Bali Art Festival Opens (6/10/2012)

The Bali Arts Festival is a full month of daily performances, handicraft exhibitions and other related cultural and commercial activities during which literally the whole of Bali comes to the city to present its offerings of dance, music and beauty. On display are trances from remote mountain slopes, forgotten or recently revived village dances, food and offering contests, classical palace dances, stars of Balinese stage, odd musical performances, "kreasi baru" (new creations) from the dance schools of Denpasar, as well as contemporary choreography and dance companies from other islands and from abroad.

It is a month long revelry that perhaps no other place in the world can put up on such a low budget as the Balinese. Not only is their traditional culture alive and well, but they have a tremendous pride in it.

It begins in the villages, where the seka or cultural groups are selected and organized at the regency level, vie with each other to perform the Arts Festival and thus display in front of a large audience the uniqueness of their village of birth and resting place of their ancestors.

The Bali Arts Festival is the Denpasar cultural event of the year, perhaps it would no be too far fetched to suggest that it is the cultural event of Indonesia. The festival is thus a unique opportunity to see local village culture both "live" and at first hand. Tourists are warmly welcomed.

The festivities commenced with a grand parade on Sunday afternoon, opened with the striking of a tradition wooden bell or okokan by the President at the Puputan Field in Renon, Denpasar. This marked the start of a parade past the presidential grandstand that featured thousands of artists from across Bali who danced and performed music and dance down the streets of Bali’s capital, many using motorized floats. Also joining the parade were artists from across the Indonesian archipelago and visiting foreign performers who will participate in the month long festival.

2012 Program - Layout of Art Centre

Monday, June 11 2012 Activity : Opening Parade Of The 34th Bali Arts Festival 2012 Time : 2 PM Place : In Front of the Balinese People Struggle Monument "Bajra Sandi" Renon Denpasar Activity : Opening Ceremony Of The 34th Bali Arts Festival 2012, and Oratorium Purusadha Santa Performance by the Bali Provincial Government arranged by Institut Seni Indonesia Denapsar Time : 8 PM Place : Open Stage Ardha Candra Tuesday, June 12 2012 Activity : Special Dance Performance from Paguyuban Sadulur Belitar (GUSTAR) Time : 11 AM Place : Angsoka stage Activity : Special Dance Performance from Palangkaraya Time : 4 PM Place : Angsoka Stage Activity : Special Dance Performance from Mataram City. Time : 8 PM Place : Angsoka Stage Activity : Modern Balinese Theater Performance: by SMA 1 Kuta, Badung Regencey Time : 8 PM Place : Ksirarnawa Hall Activity : Children's Gong Kebyar Exhibition Group Satya Werdi from Satriya, Pendem Village, Jembrana Regency WithBuana Giri Swara Children's Gamelan Group, Baturning Village, Mambarl, Abiansemal Sub-district, Badung Regency. Time : 8 PM Place : Open stage Ardha Candra Wednesday, June 13 2012 Activity : New Dance Creation Performance from Taman Sari Dance Group Denpasar. Time : 11.00am Place : Angsoka stage Activity : Joged Bumbung Exhibition Joged Group from Kuwum, Mambal, Marga, Tabanan Regency Time : 4 PM Place : Angsoka stage Activity : Indian Dance Performance India Culture Centre Time : 8 PM Place : Ayodya stage Activity : Arja Exhibition Graha Kumara Santi Group, Culik Village, Abang Sub district, Karangasem Regency. Time : 8 PM Place : Ksirarnawa Hall Activity : Women's Gong Kebyar Exhibition Mekar Suara Santi Group, Puri Kanginan Bangli Regency with Praja Nara Swari Group, Klungkung Regency. Time : 8 PM Place : Open stage Ardha Candra Thursday, June 14 2012 Activity : Gambuh Reconstruction Performance Gambuh Group from Karang Village, Nusa Penida Sub-district, Klungkung Regency. Time : 11 AM Place : Angsoka Stage Activity : Joged Bumbung Exhibition Joged Bumbung Group from Berawatangi, Melaya Sub-district, Jembrana Regency. Time : 4 PM Place : Ayodya Stage Activity : Drama Gong Exhibition Sekar Cempaka, Klungkung Regency Time : 8 PM Place : Ayodya stage Activity : Modern Drama Collaboration London University and Institute Seni Indonesia Denpasar Time : 8 PM Place Ksirarnawa Hall Activity : Adult Gong Kebyar Exhibition Alit Sundari Gamelan Group, Batuyang, Batubulan Kangin, Gianyar Regency with Gringsing Bang Group, Bangbang, Bangli Regency. Time : 8 PM Place Open Stage Ardha Candra Friday, June 15 2012 Activity : Traditional Dance and Music Bujang Sebiji Group, Sintang Regency, West Kalimantan Province Time : 11 AM Place : Angsoka Stage Activity : Parwa Reconstruction Performance Subagan Village, Karangsem Regency Time : 11 AM Place : Angsoka Stage Activity : Collosal Drama Musical Indonesian Film Artists Asscociation Bali Province Jl. Pulau Ambon no 58 Denpasar. Time : 8 PM Place : Ksirarnawa Hall Activity : Drama Gong Exhibition Puspa Anom Group, Banyuning Village, Buleleng sub-district, Buleleng Regency Time : 18.00 - 19.30 Place : Ayodya stage Activity : Chidren gong kebyar exhibition Surya Kencana Gamelan Group, Banjar Pande, Bangli With Gita Ulangan Gamelan Group, Alap Sari sub-Village, Jineng Dalem Village, Buleleng Sub-district, Buleleng Regency. Time : 8 PM Place : Open stage Ardha Candra

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Bali Safari and Marine Park

Bali Safari and Marine Park’s address is Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, Km. 19,8, Golden Line of Bali Gianyar 80551. Bali Safari and Marine Park, presented by Taman Safari Indonesia which a member of WAZA (The World Associations of Zoo and Aquariums), SEAZA (The South East Asians Zoo Associations), CBSG (Conservations Breeding Specialist Group) and PKBSI (Indonesia Zoological Parks Associations).

Bali Safari and Marine Park gives a very different experience for the vacation because there a unique combination of natural wildlife and with a strong Balinese cultural. Except that there a amazing animals representing more than 50 species, including some of rare and endangered species. Combining Balinese cultural ambience with African Savannah, Bali Safari and Marine Park features the following exhibits featuring Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, white tiger, leopard, komodo dragon and cheetah are just some of the fascinating creatures that can be seen at the Bali Safari and Marine Park.

In Bali Safari and Marine Park also could give your excellent vacation and education with lover or your family, with join another experience in :

1. Animal Education show in Hannuman Stage

2. Elephant Conservation & Education Show in Kampung Gajah

3. Elephant Bathing in Ganesha

4. Balinese Holy Water Procession di Tirta Sulasih

5. Balinese Bamboo Music in Terminal Bali

6. Balinese Dancing Class in Bale Banjar

7. Tigers of Ranthambore and Mara River Safari Lodge

Bali "Werdhi Budaya Art Centre"

Bali Werdhi Budaya Art Centre is located on Nusa Indah Street, about 2 km east of Puputan Square, and covers an area of about 5 hectares.

The Werdhi Budaya Art Centre was started in 1973 and finished in 1976: the largest and most complete in a series of cultural centres built throughout the archipelago by the Indonesian Government over the last decade. Designed by Bali's foremost architect, Ida Bagus Tugur, (also architect for Indonesia,s new National Art Gallery) the vast complex is, apart from its very real cultural function, a showplace for Balinese Temple and Palace Architecture at its most opulent. The open stage Arda Candra with its towering candi gate and the almost rococo main Art Museum, sprawling park, Balinese pavilions and follies have, become a regular architectural attraction.

In the North is located the Gedung Kriya Uccaihsrawa building where the fine arts exhibition are held. Balinese and foreign artists exhibit there.

To The West of Gedung Kriya lies the two story Dewi Ratih Building. Which is used during the Bali Art Festival for an architectural exhibition on the first floor and a photography exhibition on the second floor.

But the largest structure (7200 m2) by far is the giant crescent shaped Ardha Candra Amphitheater. A magnificent Candi Kurung's gates, through which the dancers enter the stage, make up the background of the performances. The atmosphere is particularly impressive during the full moon or under the light of the projectors. This theatre, completed in 1977, can hold up to 600 people. Underneath the stage, facing North, West and ticketing offices and handicraft exhibition rooms for the various regencies of the island.

To the west of Ardha Candra Amphitheater is the Ksirarnawa closed theatre, which occupies a 5850 square meter surface on two floors. The theatre can contain up to 800 people, which is located on the second floor. The first one is occupied by the offices of the Art Center, a cafeteria, and several is also used for various handicraft exhibitions, the turn over of which is increasing from year to year, and they play a large role in the increase in non oil exports. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday.

"Makepung" Bali Buffalo races

Makepung, literally means ‘chasing around’ in Bahasa. It’s a tradition of bull racing which has been passed through generations in Bali’s society, specifically in Jembrana. It started of as race between farmers during their spare time when they were plowing the field in the harvest season. At that time, they compete to race for goals using a cart tied up to the bull which controlled by a jockey. It then begun to evolved and draws more attention to the people.

Today, the Makepung has become one of the most interesting and viewed attraction for local tourist as well as foreign. It also become an annual agenda in Bali, thus professionally managed.
Makepung participants weren’t limited to farmers only. Employees and businessman are welcomed to participate or merely being the spectatres. In big races such as the Governor’s Cup, the amount of participants could extend up to 300 pairs of bull and even more. The atmosphere gets to be livelier with the jegog player (a Balinese musical instrument made from bamboo) doing what they do best.

Negara isn’t the only place in Bali where you can see a buffalo race / makepung. The sport is popular in Lovina, to be exact, in the village of Kaliasem. The tradition originated in Madura, is NE Java. Settlers brought it to both Kaliasem and Negara. Known locally as sapi gerumbugan, the races take place at the race in Kaliasem on particular afternoons.

Indonesian Independence Day, August 17th is the time to see the most elaborate races. As in Negara, a driver guides teams of buffalo, which are decked out in colorful regalia, sporting a large bell. Sometimes tourists get a chance to drive and this is a great experience for your vacation.

Tuban Bali

Tuban is the first place most visitors to your vacation trip in Bali, as it is the location of the Airport. Tuban location on south of Kuta, this densely populated area features family hotels, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Tuban is a place that you can rest for a while before you traveling /vacation in Bali.

Getting to the accommodation in Tuban from the airport is easy, the closest hotel being the Patra, which is connected to the airport. The main strip of hotels is Jl. Kartika Plaza, a more 5 minutes by taxi. Most of the hotels have an ocean view allowing you to literally step off a plane, check in and be on the beach within an hour.

Among the bars & restaurants in Tuban are:

• All Stars Surf Cafe
• Daddy’s Cafe
• Deejay Cafe
• Golden Lotus
• Kin Khao
• Kunyit
• Ma Joly
• Musro
• Stadium Cafe

Among the accommodation options in Tuban are:

• Bali Dynasty Resort
• Bali Garden Hotel
• Bunut Gardens
• Discovery Kartika Plaza
• Puspa Ayu Bungalows
• The Sandi Phala

Kusamba the Bali Fisherman Village

Kusamba is one of the favorite places of interest in Bali which is famous with the beautiful beach and a fisherman village. The boat line with the outrigger belong to the fisherman from countryside are decorating the black sand unfolding along the coastal. Kusamba own the marvelous view with the splashing wave from the ocean and it is surrounded the tropical atmosphere with soft sea breeze.

Name of Kusamba is factually not far from the struggle history of Balinese in fight against the Dutch colonist. During the war against the Dutch in Kusamba on 23-24 May 1849, the Balinese hero had succeeds to make afraid the Dutch soldier and had killed the Dutch key man - Letnan General Michie.

If you pick Kusamba for your holiday or vacation you can see the fisherman from Kusamba with the big boat and five crews can squire the material heavy as of 1,5 cargo ton to Nusa Penida. They can across the sea from Banjar Tri Buana, Banjar Bias Coastal and Kampung Island Coastal with 30 minutes until 2 hours time differences and it is depend to the type and transportation medium speed utilized. Beside of that, this boat can also squire the passengers who wish to enjoy the beautiful coral and the white sand coastal in the island cross of Bali . Segara Beach in Kusamba is especially for the Hindu ritual activities which are often conducted the activity of Nganyut in line with Ngaben Ceremony (Cremation Ceremony). We can also meet a fish market in this place which is usually held between 10 am until 4 pm. The strait between Bali and Nusa Penida Island is dwelt by a lot of fish, hence it is crowded by the white sail of fisherman boat decorates the sea around the Kusamba beach. At the west side of this coastal, especially in Banjar Batur, there are 40 families of fisherman as the traditional salt maker.

Ayung River Rafting Bali

Ayung River Raftin- White Water Rafting

This 9 km unforgettable white water rafting experience at the schenic Ayung River in Ubud Bali. Discover hidden waterfalls, swim in the pristine water and feel the thrills of paradise river. Expert, experience and fun maker rafting guides will give you an insight into river ecology.

This adventure for guests of all ages is a mix of wild excitement, breath taking views and well guided, informative, sightseeing. As you carve through some of Bali’s most appealing landscape, the Ayung River provides a thrill that begins the moment you push of from the riverbanks. As you switch between Class I and II rapids, you will wind through deep valleys with cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs of prehistoric significance.

On the more leisurely stretches through tropical forests you will see Hindu shrines that are brightly decorated on ceremonial days of prayer. Just as you think it is all coming to an end, the unpredictable Ayung River propels your raft into yet another rapid.

Taman Soekasada Ujung Karang Asem or Sukasada Park Bali

Sukasada Garden is located in Tumbu village, Karangasem district. It is approximately 85 km from Airport Denpasar and 5 km from Amlapura.
From Denpasar Town, we have to take the highway of Ida Bagus Matra's Street and go to the east part of Bali until arrive at Karangasem town. The journey will take about 2 hours and turn right to the south part of Karangasem town. Taman Sukasada is right located in the costal side with beautiful old building and the right place to visit during your vacation in Bali.

Taman Soekasada Ujung or The water palace, was built in 1919. However, the launching of this complex of water palace was performed in 1912. The water palace was constructed by the late King of Karangasem, I Gusti Bagus Jelantik, that reigned in Karangasem between 1909 and 1945. Ujung Water Palace was majestically built to welcome and to serve important guests and Kings from neighboring countries, besides for the pleasure of the King and his royal family.

Taman Soekasada Ujung has been announced to be a cultural tourist object for it is noted as one of several cultural heritages exist in Karangasem regency.

The complex of this water palace is the combination of Balinese and European architectures. There are 3 big and large ponds inside the area. In the middle of the main pond, there is a building that connected to the edge of the pond by 2 bridges.

On the most tip of the highest level of this complex, we will find a great statue of "warak" (rhinoceros). Beneath the warak there is a Bull statue. From this high place we will see a marvellous view of sea, hills with lush and green forest, the beauty of Mount Agung combined with the green terraced rice fields.

The greatness of Ujung Water Palace had been destructed by the explotion of Mount Agung in 1963 which was made worst by the great shake happened in 1979. However, the recovery effort had been performed to bring back the glory of this complex of water palace by holding a reconstruction and revitalisation project on it. Although it is not as great as it was, the amaze of the past still can be seen here this moment

Puri Agung Karangasem or Karangasem Palace Bali

Puri Agung Karangasem or Karangasem Palace is one of palaces exist in Amlapura Town, east part of Bali owns the unique building architecture. If we see from palace ichnography, Puri Agung Karangasem owns two types those are the older shares with traditional ichnography and the at new building own the modern ichnography even its building name use the modern name like Maskerdam from word Amsterdam, London, Betawi, Yogya and others. The buildings are mostly decorated by Chinese architecture. The door is decorated by Barong Sai ornament and other bas-reliefs ornament at door leaf is fully patterned from china.

History:
Puri Agung Karangasem or Karangasem Palace was built in 19th Century by Anak Agung Gede Jelantik, the first king of Karangasem Kingdom. This tourist destination is visited for its unique architecture, which is the combination of Balinese, Chinese and European architectures.

The ichnography at ancient building is still following the traditional pattern of Puri/palace. It is starting from the entrance south part of palace which is called Bancingah or Ancak Saji, then step into the middle area call Jaba/Petandakan/Pamengkang and it is referred by last Loji, the king residence. The building form types are still keeping traditionally with the graven pillar. The ancient building is made about 1875, while the Maskerdam building is assumedly built in year 1900 by I Gusti Gde Jelantik and then it is taken hold by Stedehouder (Dutch Government Representative). The mains building is called Maskerdam own three doors with the wide front yard. It's building pillar is made from the intact teak, so that looks utilize the modern technique. Front of mains building there is another building which is called Bale Gili and it is encircled by big enough pool of hotspot or meeting place. The entrance of new building pass through two doors with the high rise building like pagoda is giving typical type of Puri Agung Karangasem. This Palace is non-stopped to do the improvement and now it has been opened as a tourism destination in east part of Bali Island.

Alas Kedaton Bali

Alas Kedaton is located in Kukuh countryside, Marga Sub district, Tabanan Regency . The journey go to this place can be done easily by using motor vehicle follow the major roadway from Denpasar to Tabanan. On the way go to this tourist place, we will see the beautiful nature view where in front of us will meet the carpet of rice field and irrigation voice at the side of road to bear the impression/peaceful atmosphere. Alas Kedaton Temple have three yard that are external yard, middle and center yard. In the center and middle yard are encircled by wall and the outside yard is representing a open yard. The interesting point of this temple is the inside yard representing holy yard, its situation lower than the middle yard. This thing is different compare with the general temples in Bali that are more goes to inside the temple, the more higher the place will be. Beside of that another interesting point of this temple owns four entrances.

Alas Kedaton or “Holy Forest: is a small forrest measuring 12,00ha where you can see hundreds of monkeys in their natural habitat. It's one of the place in Bali where monkeys exist, free and peaceful. There are hundred of monkeys in this forest and high up on the big trees many bats area hanging and singing with their loud voices.

Located in Sangeh Village, the six-hectare forest is populated with giant nutmeg trees of up to 40m in height. Hordes of Balinese monkeys that inhabit both the trees and the temple, Pura Bukit Sari, located in the heart of the forest, will greet you as you enter the forest, some of them even daring to get close to you. The monkeys have become well acquainted with human company, but beware - sometimes in their attempts to get food, they will snatch some object in order to trade for food. Be aware that the monkeys are easily attracted by shiny objects, such as cameras, jewelry, wristwatches or glasses - best to leave these things behind or keep them hidden.

Goa Lawah Bat Cave Bali

Gua Lawah or Bat Cave is one of favorite places of interest in Bali and it is located near of hilly bank so it is called reef of Middle hill. This cave is located in Pasinggahan countryside, Dawan sub district, Klungkung Regency, east part of Bali and about 1,5 hours from Denpasar Town. There is a nature cave dwelt by thousands of tail bat located at north side from Jeroan/center of Gua Lawah Temple . Meanwhile the main road from Klungkung to Amlapura is just in front of the temple. This cave is apposite to the beautiful beach with black sand along the coastal area.

The temple itself is built just in front of a cave opening in the coastal cliffs. The cave is home to thousands of fruit bats, and according to legend, a giant dragon-like snake called Basuki also makes the cave its home. The legends also say the cave extends all the way to Besakih temple, more than 30 kilometers (19 miles) away. Apparently, fear of the giant snake has kept anyone from checking this legend out.

Goa Lawah is Bali's most important temple for matters pertaining to the afterlife. On holy days, the beach in front of the temple is the site for funeral rites for those that can afford it.

Bingin Beach Bali

Bali Island is a heaven island for tourist especially surfer because Bali own a lot of coast with good wave for surfing. The coastal exist in south part of Bali Island generally own the good wave for surfing because looking out on direct to the Indian Ocean.

Bingin is located on the western side of the bukit peninsula between Dreamland and Impossibles. Whit Coordinates: 8°48'18"S 115°6'48"E. Its is ideal for advanced surfers and has a beautiful wave, a left hander, that works really well during the dry season (June-September) when off shore winds are the norm

Just mention the coastal in Uluwatu area that is Bingin Beach, which is nowadays become the favorite beach for tourist especially surfers. Bingin Beach is located in Uluwatu area about 25 minutes from Bali's International Airport . Its beach is frequently used as a place of surfing competition, like recently, the Oakley Bali perform a surfing competition which is opened for public where the participant are coming from local a .

The beach is safe to swim on and that swimmers should stick to the left side of the beach at high-tide and anywhere on the beach at low tide.

This white-sand beach is pockmarked with rock and reef, forming pools in low tide, while at high tide the beach is almost consumed by the sea. Experienced surfers love to come here as the waves are near perfect and often form pristine tubes. The water is also fairly safe for swimming and snorkeling as the waves break on a reef about fifty to one hundred meters from the shoreline.

Kintamani Bali

Kintamani is one of the prime tourism destinations in Bali. It is located about one and half hours drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport. With its Batur Mount, Abang Mount, Lake Batur, Penelokan Sightseeing, Jati Temple, and Batur Temple, this mountain area is really beautiful, exotic, romantic, tranquility and religious.

The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan provide a great view of the still active Mount Batur and its fantastic lake. Seven miles in diameter and sixty feet deep, Batur caldera is simply astounding. From Penelokan, take the road Kedisan on the shores of the lake where boats can be rented to cross over to Trunyan. The spectacular mountainous region around Kintamani with its deep Crater Lake and bubbling hot springs, make this region a must to visit. Batur Lake is the largest lake in Bali and the region offers some of the most spectacular views to be found anywhere on the island. Batur Lake also provides water for an underground network of streams and springs across the southern slopes of the mountain. Kintamani is really great for day trips, trekking or simply for getting away from it all for a few days.

Here is the place where you can escape from the crowded city atmosphere. The air is fresh and clean. Kintamani has two main tourism area. They are Penelokan sightseeing and Toyabungkah. Simple accommodation can be found in Penelokan Village. The spectacular mountainous region around Kintamani with its deep crater lake and bubbling hot springs, make this region a must to visit. Lake Batur is the largest lake in Bali and the region offers some of the most spectacular views to be found anywhere on the island. Lake Batur also provides water for an underground network of streams and springs across the southern slopes of the mountain.

The district is the earliest known kingdom in Bali, dating from the tenth century. The evenings get cool up here but it's well worth the stay overnight to climb the volcano and watch the sunrise.

If you are looking for a unique custom, you can hire a boat to sail on Lake Batur to reach Trunyan Village where dead bodies or corpses are not buried but just laid down on the ground under a Taru Menyan, Menyan Tree. The tree is believed to absorb a bad smells and instead, produce fragrant smells

Buyan Lake Bali

Buyan Lake is a smallest lake in Bali located just a next door of Tamblingan Lake. Buyan Lake own the broadness about 3,9 Km, with the maximum of deepness of Buyan lake is 87 meters and the water volume is 0,116 km3It is located in the plateau area with cool weather cover it. It is situated in the high land with hill and rain forest surrounds it. Since the location in the plateau area, the fog is usually blanketing the area. This lake can be seen from the top of hill which is called Asah Gobleg. Asah Gobleg it self is the name of the countryside located on the top of hill where the villager with agriculture life on top of it.

As a tourist destination, Buyan Lake can be seen from Asah Gobleg Village and it has been available the stop point with traditional chair along the road. The temperature in this place is relative cool in particular at the night time and it is many visited by tourists in particular from local. Also we will see one of the most beautiful nature and vegetation scenery on the island. On this quiet scenic asphalt road, we will find green grass on the road sides, trees, plantations and farms on the right side of the road, sporadic mists and yes, the Lake, seen and disappear at below left of the road wile we are driving beside lush vegetation and big trees.

We can pull over at the road side in some points along the road to admire the tranquility of the lake and surrounding, to feel coolness of the air or even to have some picnic. We can continue driving toward the west to the western tip of the lake and beyond.

Nungnung Waterfall & Bagus Agro

Nungnung waterfall is about 40 kilometers north of Denpasar at about 900 meters above sea level. At this village, a 50 meter high waterfall can be found as well as expansive rice terraces just around the road intersection to the waterfall and should walk about 2 kilometers off the beaten track and pass trough lush green trees and plantations

You will get experience a beautiful waterfall in a virgin green jungle for your vacation. A thousand steps down to the river offers cool trek while enjoying the stunning view of rush river valley and forest. Proceed to Bagus Agro Pelaga for lunch and agro visit.

Term and condition :
Price is quoted per person and inclusive of government tax
Children under 12 years old get 40% discount
Tour commence at 8 am from Nusa Dua, Kuta, Sanur and Ubud. Return to hotel around 4 pm.

Ayung River Rafting Bali

River Rafting is a fun adventure to explore the river with great challenge of river rapid. Ayung River is an ideal place going for rafting in Bali located in west part of Ubud Bali or 1 hour drives from Bali's International Airport. The river is very beautiful with wild tropical trees surround it. Ayung River Rafting Company is one of the best rafting company serve you with the exciting experience and friendly services from well trained staff.

Get picked up in the morning and taken to the scenic Ayung River for an unforgettable white water rafting experience. Expert and experienced guides will give you an insight into the river ecology and amaze you with their dexterity and skills in this classic adventure tour. Discover hidden waterfalls, swim in the pristine water and feel the thrills of the paradise river. Be sure to enjoy the views from the stunning restaurant and bask in the energy of one of Bali's most tranquil settings.

Lempuyang Temple Bali

Lempuyang Luhur temple is a sacred temple which is located on the top of Belibis Hill, northeast of Mount Agung, in Karang Asem egency. Lempuyang is one of the six major Temple in Bali besides Andakasa Temple, Uluwatu Temple, Watukaru Temple, Ulun Danu Batur Temple and Besakih Temple. In Balinese cosmogony, Lempuyang Luhur is considered temple of the East, the abode of god Iswara, keeper of the peace.

The meaning of the word “lempuyang” which serves as the name of this sacred temple has long been a subject of dispute. Some said the word “lempuyang” is derive take from the word “lampu” (light) and “hyang” (God), the word “lempuyang” means the “Light of God”. Some say the word “lempuyang” means a kitchen seasoning that can be used for some traditional medicine. And other said that the word “lempuyang” is derived from the word “emong or empu” that means “guardian”

Compare to other six major temple of Bali, Lempuyang Luhur is quite small and has only few shrines which are a padmasana or the shrine of God, two shrines which are similar to padmasana and share single foundation, dedicated to Hyang Gnijaya, the founder of Lempuyang Luhur temple and his sons. A piyasan, or pavilion serves as a place for place offerings, and for the priest who officiate the ceremony, and a gedong, a masonry building to store equipments for ceremony.

The main reason for the Balinese to make a pilgrimage there is to obtain the sacred holy water. This sacred holy water is obtained by cutting a yellow bamboo plant which grows in shrubs in the inner courtyard of the temple; the holy water drips from the fresh bamboo cutting. Unfortunately not all the pilgrims get this holy water only the lucky ones. Climbing the Belibis to reach the temple is worth to be called an exercise, considering the number of the steps, it gives also a picturesque view of the surrounding forest and mountains. In the rainy seasons the steps are slippery and infested with leeches. Balinese usually pay homage to this temple at night especially during the full moon.

Rambut Siwi temple and Rambat Siwi Beach, Bali

Pura Rambut Siwi is one of the coastal temples in Bali and is perched on a cliff in the west of the island. It is not however one of the 9 ‘kayangan jagat’ or directional temples that protect Bali from evil spirits in all directions. The temple was founded in the 16th Century by a Hindu priest from Java named Niratha. He loved the location and after building the temple spent his time spreading the Hindu religion in the Bali. Before he left the temple he gave a lock of his hair and a set of his clothes which are supposedly still at Pura Rambut Siwi stored in the inner courtyard. The temple is now known as ‘the temple for worshipping the hair’ .

Rambat Siwi Beach in Bali in Indonesia offers idyllic vistas over the tropical shores and the perfect venue to enjoy the splendid beauty of island. It is located in close proximity to the two key towns of Bali - Negara and Denpasar. The stunning beach is only 15 kms away from Negara. Thus after you soak yourself in the shimmering waters of Bali, do not miss out the nearby tourist places which are great spots for Sightseeing in Bali. The fabulous setting of Rambat Siwi Beach in Bali on the main Denpasar-Gilimanuk makes it one of the most visited beaches of Bali. The exquisite beach is a scenic spot for the locals as well as the tourists looking to capture the amazing sights and sounds of Bali.

Rambat Siwi Beach in Bali is just perfect venue for spending endless hours in soaking up the classic beauty of the sea and observing the world pass by. This astonishingly gorgeous seashore offers fabulous views of a temple called Rambut Siwi Temple. If you are looking for a serene place where the natural splendor meets with the vibrancy of Bali, it is here that you are certain to get what you want. This beach is not overcrowded like other beaches in Bali and thus is the ideal place to unwind and forget all your tensions in life.