Bali Tour Guide

Riding a motor bike in Bali can be an exciting activity for you to do. Most of the Balinese ride motor bikes, though most of them don't have license or don't understand the traffic rules. Every body agrees that it is cheap to run compared to cars. You too can ride motor bike in Bali. Getting one while you are here is no big deal. A lot of motor bike rentals in Kuta and other tourist area, but before you hit the Bali street here is some tips that might be useful for you. To hire a motor bike, you will need about 30,000 rupiah a day or about 3.5 USD. The petrol is 4500 a litre. So, yup, it is indeed cheap to run. Next, you have to get an international driving license. You can get that from your country or you can obtain it here. The cost of getting one, is around USD 20 to 25. Get a "automatic" motor bike. So, you don't have to change gears. It is easier especially if you are not used to ride motor bikes a lot in your country. Some brands like Yamaha Mio,...

Yesterday I went tour to Kintamani to see the volcano with eleven Indian tourists. They are very nice and they talk English with Indian accent. Apparently, they are in Bali at the moment for a PATA conference (Pacific Asia Travel Association Mart) on 25 to 28 September at Westin Hotel Nusa Dua. (Later I knew that they were the Minister of Tourism of Andra Pradesh India and other directors and staffs of tourism department of Andra Pradesh). Most of them are Hindu, so we can discuss about the Balinese Hindu and the Indian Hindu. Although this is not an in-depth discussion but it does gives me an interesting view. "Do you have caste system in Bali?" one of them asked me. I explained briefly about the four castes we have in Bali, the Brahmana, Ksatria, Weisya, and Sudra. They ask me again, to confirm, if we only have those four castes. I said yes. "So, you don't have sub caste, for example, that inside Brahmana caste there is not any sub caste?" When I replied that...

While golf is not as popular as football in Bali, some Balinese, especially the business people, play golf. There is a saying about this, whenever they play golf, they talk about business. But when they are at the business meeting, they talk about golf. So, where can you play golf in Bali? The Bali Golf and Country Club . Located in Nusa Dua and designed by Nelson and Wright. It’s an 18-hole course located in the main area of Nusa Dua where all these international hotels suchs as Westin and Grand Hyatt is located. Le Meridian Nirwana Golf Spa and Resort. Located in Tabanan, close to the sacred temple of Tanah Lot. It is an 18 hole golf course with a wonderful view of Tanah Lot. The Course is actually higher than the temple, which should not be. Because higher place is considered sacred. Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club . Located in Bedugul, in the middle Bali. 18 hole golf course in the middle of lush area of tropical plantation. The accommodation and restaurant with fantast...

Bali is a well known inexpensive place for holiday. Since the Indonesian currency is weak, you will get more for your money if you come, for instance, from Australia or United States. Some places are cheap, but there are also expensive places such as hotel with international quality. Bali is suitable for any budget. Top end hotels, restaurants, and boutiques are available. But local shops and food stall is inexpensive place to go. Before going shopping in Bali, you need to have an idea of what the price of goods for sale here.This is not meant to be an absolute Bali cost guide , maybe ypu'll find the prices differs slightly from what listed in this blog. Somehow, it surely will give you an idea about the prices. Petrol is Rp 4500 per litre or .50 cent USD. 1 beach colorful sarong is Rp. 20000 or 2.1 USD A motor bike rent is Rp 30000 or USD 3, and in case you want to buy one (I am sure you don't) the price of new motor bike is Rp 13000000 or about 1400 USD. A ...

Here is a list of beautiful beaches you can visit during your holiday in Bali. Kuta Beach Kuta Beach is the most popular beach in Bali. A lot of tourists and local flock during the day and it will become more crowded on the weekends and public holidays. It is perfect place for relaxing, sun bathing (not for local), surfing, or just for taking a walk. Jimbaran Beach Jimbaran is a quiet beach at some points. But this crescent shape white sandy beach is a popular place for sea food restaurants by the sea. Spend an evening here is a good way of relaxing. Enjoy sea food dinner while watching the sun beyond the horizon. Sanur Beach Sanur beach is on the opposite of Kuta. Locals bring their families to Sanur usually on Sunday evening. It is an area where you can see the sun rise and moon rise over Nusa Penida island. Candi Dasa Beach ( Pasir Putih) It is another white sandy beach and crystal clear blue water with palm trees. Located east of Bali, about 80 kilometers from Denpasar. Nusa Lembo...

Kuta is the most popular tourist area in Bali. The main attraction is actually The Kuta beach which stretches about 5 kilometres from south to north, a very popular place for surfers and visitors who wants to enjoy the sun set. Kuta is located about 10 minutes drive north of the Denpasar International Airport. If you drive north from the airport, you will first arrive in Kartika Plaza street. This is because the hotel Kartika Plaza situated. You will also see the biggest hyper market in Bali called Centro. It is a good place for shopping or just window shopping. There are many restaurants available as well as shops selling souvenirs. Heading north you will arrive in area calle Kuta Square, more shops with international brands. There is the shopping centre called Matahari standing out from those shops. Next, turning left from Kuta Square, you will see the Kuta beach. It is very crowded during the evening especially at the weekends as both tourists and local spend their time here. The t...

Twenty minutes drive south of Denpasar airport, at the southern part of Bali island, Nusa Dua is located. Nusa Dua means two islands. Though it is not really two islands, but two head lands which extend towards the sea where small temples are located in each ‘island’. It was built for the higher class tourists, though since the 2002 bombing, the price has been significantly decreasing. In Nusa Dua you will not see any street vendors, hawkers, or people selling cheap sun glasses. It is an isolated area from the Balinese community. You enter the area passing a big traditional split gate and a modern security checking stop with camera checking underneath car. Once you pass the security, you will enter a street surrounded with beautiful gardens, ponds, lawn and an 18-holes golf course. But there are drivers offering transport hiding under shady trees at those gardens. So, when you walk in the pavement beside the garden, sometimes they will jump to you from nowhere offering for “transport”...

Before traveling to Bali, you might want to know what to do or where to go. Here is most popular tours list that you can consider going in Bali. These tour can be conducted privately by hiring a driver or through your travel agent with professional Bali tour guide. In Land (Kintamani Tour) : You will visit Batubulan Village to watch cultural dance "Barong Dance" in the morning. Next, is Celuk village and Mas village to witness Bali silver artisans and wood carvers at work. Elephant cave temple , the ancient temple, and Kintamani village is your next stop. Kintamani is where you can view Mount Batur . On the way back, you will visit Tegalalang village (the rice terace village) and Seribatu Holy spring temple. Western Coast (Mengwi Monkey Forest Tanah Lot Tour) . Admire the royal temple of Taman Ayun. Stop at Kedaton Monkey Forest to visit my relatives. And finally, wait for the so-called spectacular sun set at Tanah Lot, temple by the sea. East Coast (Besakih Mother Temple Kar...