Recommended Tours

Bali holds true to its reputation as a paradise on earth, affording a wondrous tropical retreat resplendent with natural attractions, theme parks, nightspots, shopping opportunities, inland adventure and water sports. The fascinating indigenous culture and warm, gracious folk make a holiday here all the more interesting and pleasant. As unique as every individual is, the island promises a little something for everyone.

Kuta-Legian

Most shoppers consider the Kuta-Legian area the ultimate hunting ground for summer apparel, ethnic arts and crafts, jewelry and bric-a-brac. The main thoroughfares of Jalan Kartika Plaza and Jalan Legian teem with street-side stores and art markets, where prices generally inflate to profit from affluent tourists. To escape haggling, make a beeline for Western-style complexes, such as Plaza Bali, The Legian Arcade and Kuta Center, or department stores Matahari and Ramayana. You can also stop for lunch at TJ's Restaurant for some American style Mexican food. Farther north, Jalan Raya Seminyak provides even more shopping pleasure, with places like Bintang Toserba, a one-stop convenience mall. Other modern arcades include Diponegoro Shopping Center, Bali Mall in Denpasar and Galeria Nusa Dua, the largest in Nusa Dua.

Bali Bird Park

Educational excursions to Bali Bird Park, Rimba Reptile Park and the Bali Butterfly Park prove particularly popular with families, as do the Bali Botanical Gardens, which make for a picture-perfect picnic. Kids particularly adore a day of splashing fun at Waterbom Park & Spa—a compound of slides, pools and other sport facilities. At the Bali Bird Park in particular you can not only see the birds of Bali and Indonesia, but also the birds of Latin and South America. Plus, you can encounter the world's rarest bird here, the Bali Starling. The Bali Bird Park plays an important role in protecting the endangered wildlife found in Indonesia.

Besakih Temple

Most tours cover some of Bali’s major temples, such as Pura Besakih, Bali's largest Hindu temple. Other temples that are a must-see are Pura Ulun Danu Bratan and Pura Luhur Uluwatu. Here you will encounter magnificent panorama views of Bali with Mounh Agung in the background. In this spiritual setting, perfect for meditation, you can experience first hand how the Balinese achieve oneness with the world around them.

Sanur Beach

Out on the open sea, one can indulge in every imaginable water sport. The Indian Ocean lends Bali and the surrounding islands some of the world’s best surf breaks, especially from April to September when the swells are bigger. Uluwatu provides good waves all year round, while those off Sanur Beach yield some outstanding barrels, particularly over Sanur Reef. Most local surfers, however, prefer to take their marks near Kuta Beach and Legian Beach. During the wet season (October to March), the eastern coast at Nusa Dua affords some of the most powerful reef breaks. While sun bathing at Kuta, dry off at the Hard Rock Cafe Bali for lunch or a cold drink.

Mount Batur

Some companies combine morning sports such as hiking and cycling with afternoon rafting. A trek up Mount Batur takes about three hours and rewards climbers with a panoramic vista of hot springs, lava rocks, farms and Lake Bratan within the caldera. Lying at the rim of this volcano, Kintamani village serves as an excellent vantage point for viewing the crater lake; you can also book nature hikes here. Mount Agung, Bali’s highest peak, challenges serious trekkers and cyclists with more arduous routes.

As you venture through exotic Bali be sure not to miss out on all the art and culture that Bali upholds.

Bus Tours

City Discovery (+1 419 244 6440/ http://www.city-discovery.com/bali/tour.php?id=177)

Adventure Tours

Bali Adventure Tours ( +62 361 72 1480/ http://www.baliadventuretours.com/ )
Waterworld ( +62 361 77 2781 )
Bali Bungy Company ( +62 361 75 2658 )
A.J. Hackett ( +62 361 73 1144/ http://ajhackett.com/bali/ )
Bali Sling Shot ( +62 361 75 8838 )
Dhyana Putri Adventures ( +62 361 742 7977 )

Bike Tours

Mulia Tour ( +62 361 22 3747/ http://www.muliatours.com/ )
Sobek ( +62 361 28 7059/ http://www.balisobek.com/ )

Cruise Tours

Waterworld ( +62 361 77 2781 )
Bali Hai Cruises ( +62 361 72 0331/ http://www.balihaicruises.com/ )
SongLine Cruises ( +62 361 28 3192/ http://www.songlinecruises.com/ )
SailSensations ( +62 361 72 5864/ http://www.sailsensations.com/ )
Waka Louka Land Cruise ( +62 361 42 6972 )
Starlight Dinner Cruise ( +62 361 73 2603 )
Bounty Cruises ( +62 361 72 6666/ http://www.balibountycruises.com/ )
Island Explorer Cruises ( +62 361 72 8088/ http://www.bali-activities.com/ )

Dance Tours

Kecak Dance Tour (+62 361 727800/ http://www.penjortour.co.id/tour.html)
Barong Dance and Bird Park Tour (+62 361 727800/ http://www.penjortour.co.id/tour.html)

Temple Tours

Besakih Temple Tour (http://www.penjortour.co.id/besakih_temple.html)
Bedugul Tour (http://www.penjortour.co.id/bedugul_tour_bali.html)

River Rafting Tours

Sobek ( +62 361 28 7059/ http://www.balisobek.com/ )
Bali Adventure Tours ( +62 361 72 1480/ http://www.baliadventuretours.com/ )
Bali Safari Rafting ( +62 361 23 5196 )

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