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Bali Villa - Tour Suggestions
Is this your first visit
to Bali and you are wondering what to see ? Or you have
been to Bali before and now want to see more? In any case,
read the itineraries below and choose something that suits
! Should you find any or perhaps all of them interesting,
email us before you arrive or we can arrange when you arrive
at Serene Villas.
1st Option (Taman Ayun, Kedaton
Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot)
ALAS
KEDATON (Monkey Forest)
A temple surrounded by monkey forest. A favorite
of the tourist crowds.
TAMAN
AYUN
Taman Ayun in Mengwi is Bali’s second larges
temple complex. The temple is located on ground surrounded
by wide moat.
The stone-carved gate at the entrance is impressive.
TANAH LOT
One of Bali’s most important coastal temples.
This 16th Century temple is built atop a huge rock outcrop
in the sea. At low tide it is possible to walk up to the
temple. The best time to see TANAH LOT is at sunset.
2nd Option
(Batubulan, Kintamani Lake and Volcano)
BATU BULAN
Stone figures on the roadside mark the village
of Batubulan, the center of stone carving in Bali. Divinities
and demons are carved from sandstone to be used in houses
and temples, or to be placed before entrance and on road
intersection.
Workshops are open for visitors to see artists at work.
GOA GAJAH
Goa Gajah or the elephant cave dates back to the
11th century and is believed to have been built as a monastery
for meditation. Excavations have un-covered a bathing
place with six statues of goddesses holding water urns.
KINTAMANI
Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Batur, with ribbons
of black lava running down from its peak into the valley
below.
3rd
Option (Museum, Local
Market and Shopping)
BALI
MUSEUM
Located in Denpasar, with a splendid collection of art and
artifacts from prehistoric to historic times.
ARTS
CENTRE
A traditional Balinese
building, which houses a permanent exhibition of modern
painting and woodcarving.
The Arts Center is also known as a museum of art preserving
fine collections of masterpieces to Balinese art.
4th Option (Besakih and Karangasem)
KERTA
GOSA
Klungkung, former seat of the oldest kingdom in
Bali. The Kerta Gosa or Royal Court of Justice features
ceiling murals painted in traditional wayang style.
The floating pavilion, gardens and lotus ponds are a reminder
of the kingdom’s former glory.
BUKIT
JAMBUL
Breathtaking view of rice fields and green valleys.
BESAKIH
Known as "Mother Temple of Bali". The
sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the
biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. The sight
of the temple against the backdrop of the mountain is
other-worldly.
TENGANAN
One of the original "Bali Aga" villages
where traditions have changed little over the centuries.
KUSAMBA
Village where fishing and salt panning are still
the villagers’ main live hood.
GOA LAWAH
A unique temple outside a cave, which shelters
1000’s of, bats hence the name Goa Lawah or Bat
Cave. It is said that the cave extends all the way to
the base of Mt. Agung.
5th Option
(Waterbom Park and Spa)
Keep the fun going in Bali with Waterbom
Park, an oasis in the heart of Kuta.
Bali’s only water park features more than six hundred
meters of top quality water slides winding through landscaped
tropical gardens.
While relaxation is the key at Waterbom, there are plenty
of activities to choose from - try a scenic slide through
tropical vegetation on the Jungle Ride, or the sheer excitement
of the Race Track, where speeds can reach up to 50 kilometers
per hour.
6th Option
(White Water Rafting)
Sobek’s whitewater
rafting trip down the Ayung River is one of Bali’s
most spectacular tours.
The fast flowing Ayung River carves its way through soft
volcanic rock to produce a narrow, deep-sided thrilling
course. We journey through vine-hung gorges, tranquil rice
paddies and stunning jungle scenery while observing rural
Balinese life from the river.
If you are interesting in one of our tour suggestions above
simply E-mail us your details along with dates, time and
type of tour required.
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