How to: Go to Bali, Indonesia

How to: Go to Bali, Indonesia

Going in:
Budget airline flights are available from Kuala Lumpur. The airport in Bali is at Denpasar. So look for Denpasar or DPS in the flight destinations.

Going around:
There are taxi's in Bali that would cost around US$5 for short trips. It's best if you hire vans that give daily flat rates (starts from US$35) regardless of the number of people. Expect to pay extra for farther tour sites.

What to See:
Go to GWK Cultural Park.
It's also a must to see the Uluwatu Temple. Ask your driver to bring you there during sunset. Just be careful of the monkeys stealing your stuff.
Tanah Lot and the Royal Temple are popular temples you can visit.



Watch the Barong and Kris Dance for a cultural experience.

What to Do:

Hit the beach and surf
Don't forget to hit the Spa!

What to Buy:
Bali has a lot of arts and crafts. They have silver jewelery, wood carvings and paintings. There are stone-works, too, but you need to have them shipped.

What to Eat:
You can have dinner while enjoying the sunset at Jimbaran Bay.
You can also have lunch overlooking Kintamani. Take note that it takes about 2 hours drive going to Kintamani. So make sure you budget for the travel time.

What to Drink:
Try the local beer!


Where to Sleep:
We were able to get a promotion at Rama Garden Hotel. For budget purposes, their list price was around $80 for twin sharing. The place is actually good enough since you'll want to be outdoors the whole time. It seems a bit old, though.

Budget: estimate for 1 person
Airfare - around $200 from KL. You can wait for a promo so you can save.
Lodging - $80x3 days = $240 (twin sharing)
Day Tours - $200 for 3 days including extra charges for long trips
Food - $8 max per meal in local restaurants

I hope you find these information helpful. If you have questions or comments, feel free to drop a comment.

Enjoy!
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Top 5 reasons to go to Bali

Top 5 reasons to go to Bali, Indonesia:



1. the surf
2. cheap local food and beer
3. night life near the beach
4. temples built on cliff-sides
5. Balinese Spa!




Here's a summary of the Bali posts, in case you missed them.

GWK Cultural Park
Uluwatu Temple
Jimbaran Bay
Barong and Kris Dance
Bali Arts and Crafts
Kintamani and Kuta Beach
Tanah Lot
Royal Temple

Was our trip worth it? YES!!

We only stayed for 3 days, but our tour guide was showing us a weeks' tour plan!

We'll surely be back to finish off the rest of the tours we missed.


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Adventure Travel Asia: Bali, Indonesia (Tanah Lot)

Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot is the second-most famous temple in Bali. It's situated at the edge of the island. Unlike Uluwatu on the cliffs, you find Tanah Lot along the beaches.

There are no monkeys in this area.









The temples are under renovation so you can't go around to see what's inside.

We saw a group of people gathering around the cliffside. They have this "holy snake" which you can see in exchange for a small donation. They said it is for good luck.



It looked normal to me. So when I asked the guide why it's holy, he said that it was found on the temple grounds. If the snake same snake was found somewhere else, would it still be holy? I wonder.

The view again is breathtaking especially from the higher points of the area.

Adventure Travel Asia: Bali, Indonesia (Kintamani and Kuta Beach)

Kintamani

Kintamani is one of the cooler mountainous region of Bali where growing fruit and vegetables is the main produce. The main attraction for travellers Mt. Batur and beside it, Lake Batur.

Mt. Batur is an active Volcano. I'm not sure when it last erupted, but you can see from the panoramic view the burned surroundings. The last eruption must be very recent. Click image to view large.



A popular tourist spot would be restaurants located along the cliffsides, offering lunch while enjoying this fantastic view.







Kuta Beach
Kuta beach is probably what you'll often see when you people show you pics of Bali. Waves are good for surfing.



You need to be careful when swimming in areas with red flags such as this.



It's a sign saying that swimming is prohibited in such areas (although you still see people swimming). It's a warning that currents in that area are strong and can suck you into the open seas.



You'll also enjoy the sunset from this side of Bali island.

Many restaurants and bars can be found at Kuta beach area where you can enjoy the popular Indonesian beer, Bintang.


It's good and it's very cheap! A little less than US$1!!!