TOUR AROUND BALI

 TOUR AROUND BALI

Kintamani Volcano Tour (code 1)

This Bali Round Trip Tour is the most popular tour and an excellent tour program, we combine the sightseeing and shopping in the art villages starting by visiting Batubulan to see the center of Balinese hand weaving. Celuk, is the following village that you can see the center of jewelry and at least you can see 200 people working in their own design and they combine the pearl, silver, sea shell and gold, it's just like a heaven for those who are mad about jewelry .Traditional Balinese house compound will be a unique place to see, the ancient life of Balinese ,and continue to Mas the centers of wood sculpture, you can find many kinds of wood and furniture carving here. Mas Village is known as the center of wood mask production also. Wanara Wana, monkey forest, Ubud the ancient king palace of Puri Saren and the home of painters with their 'expressionistic' ubud style paintings, Sribatu to explore the nice spices gardens and you can try pure Bali coffee and see the proses of Bali coffee. A stop will made for lunch at Kintamani Volcano 1717 meters of height,while see the wonderful view of the active volcano and Lake Batur. Back via different way by visiting Sebatu, the holy spring water temple, Tegalalang the beautiful view of rice terraces, Ubud market is the last stop for souvenirs before back to the hotel.

BATUBULAN -CELUK - MAS - MONKEY FOREST - KINTAMANI - TEGALALANG - MARKET.

Person Price / Person
1 : US $ 26.00 Sharing
2~3 : US $ 26.00
4~8 : US $ 21.00

Departure : 08.30 AM or 09.00 AM (Approximately, 10 Hours)

Price Include :

• English Speaking Guide

• Driver ,Car and Petrol

• Entrance Ticket

Contact us at: goldenlotustour@rocketmail.com

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Besakih Mother Tample Tour ( code 2 )

This is a varied and interesting day tour which features traveling to the east beginning with the small town of Gianyar and Klungkung where you can visit the Kertagosa,an ancient court house with typical Kamasan Wayang painted on its ceilings depecting scenes of punishment and reward in the afterlife. Proceed to Goa Lawah (bat cave temple) and Tenganan ,the village of Aga tribe who has its own culture and live in totally different style of architecture, a walled-in isolationist town.A tea stop is made so that you can admire the panoramic view of Putung Hill’ Continues for lunch in Bukit Jambul. The afternoon is devoted to the most beautiful and largest temple in Bali Besakih temple.

KERTA GOSA - GOA LAWAH - TENGANAN - PUTUNG HILL - BUKIT JAMBUL - BESAKIH

Person Price / person
1 : US $ 31.00 Sharing
2~3 : US $ 31.00
4~8 : US $ 21.00

Departure : 08.30 AM or 09.00 AM (Approximately, 10 Hours)

Price Include :

• English Speaking Guide
• Driver ,Car and Petrol
• Entrance Ticket

Contact us : goldenlotustour@rocketmail.com

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Barong Dance - Volcano - Ubud (code 3)

This Bali trip is an excellent tour program, starting by visiting Kesiman to see the Barong and Keris Dance. The dance story presents the endless metaphysical battle between goodness and badness. The Barong is representative of the good force of nature. After the Barong performance tour will be continued to Batubulan the center of Balinese hand weaving. We go to Celuk, it's just like a heaven for those who are mad about jewelry. There are many centers of jewelry industry made of gold and silver,they make 92,5 % of silver and mix with copper in order not too soft. and continue to Mas the centers of wood sculpture, you can find many kinds of wood and furniture carving here carved into Balinese carving style which is the best in Asia. Mas Village is known as the center of wood mask production. Wanara Wana, monkey forest, Ubud the ancient king palace of Puri Saren and the home of painters with their 'expressionistic' ubud style paintings, Sribatu to explore the nice spices gardens. A stop will made for lunch at Kintamani Volcano while see the wonderful view of the active volcano and Lake Batur. and we will back via different way to the hotel, Then go to Sebatu, the holy spring water temple, Tegalalang the beautiful view of rice terraces, Goa Gajah the elephant cave temple.


KESIMAN - BATUBULAN -CELUK - MAS - UBUD - KINTAMANI - TEGALALANG - ELEPHANT CAVE.

Person Price / person
1 : US $ 26.00 Sharing
2~3 : US $ 26.00
4~8 : US $ 21.00

Departure : 08.30 AM (Approximately, 10 Hours)

Price Include :

• English Speaking Guide
• Driver ,Car and Petrol
• Entrance Ticket (barong dance is an optional)

Contact us : goldenlotustour@rocketmail.com

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Volcano - Ubud - Besakih (Bali Mother Temple) ( code 4 )

The east coast Bali trip is the best recommendation to see the fascinating sight of the island, starting from Tohpati for watching the famous Barong and Keris Dance, Batubulan the center of Balinese hand weaving, Celuk where you can find many centers of jewelry industry made of gold and silver, Mas the center of wooden sculpture, Ubud to see the home of painters, Goa Gajah (elephant cave) from 11 century and excavated back in 1920, at the bottom of a valley, in particular composed of the Elephant cave which dates from golden age century and which was used to meditate to the monks and to hermits actually no elephants here only the name is given after the name of the river infront of it. Next destination is Sribatu the large and beautiful spices gardens, Kintamani to have lunch while you can see the active volcano view and Lake Batur. Besakih Bali's mother temple situated at Karangasem regency in Northeast Bali. This is the biggest/ the oldest and most important temple in Bali with great view of terraces toward there. Mount Agung. Bukit Jambul the beautiful view of Indian Ocean with the cool air and enjoyable atmosphere/breeze, it is a perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate, and Kerta Gosa the old court house justice which is located in the heart of Klungkung town.

KESIMAN - BATUBULAN - CELUK - MAS - UBUD - ELEPHANT CAVE - SRIBATU - KINTAMANI - BESAKIH - BUKIT JAMBUL - KERTA GOSA

Person Price / person
1 : US $ 31.00 Sharing
2~3 : US $ 31.00
4~8 : US $ 21.00Departure : 08.30 AM (Approximately, 10 Hours)

Price Include :

• English Speaking Guide
• Driver ,Car and Petrol

• Entrance Ticket (barong dance is an optional)

Contact us : goldenlotustour@rocketmail.com

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Ubud - Uluwatu Sunset - Kecak - Legong Dinner (code 5)

The Amazing atmosphere of Ubud with their Balinese local characteristic Renowned for artist and paintings, Ubud is the place to go if you are going to find all art original handycrafts, The village atmosphere of Ubud makes it one of the more relaxed places for shoping. Monkey Forest, Puseh temple as one of old trinity temple built on year 1040, Then go to GWK the highest statue in the world located at southwest Bali presents Wisnu god powerfull to look after the universe. Uluwatu the amazing temple, built on the top of cliff about 825 feet of hight facing open to Indian Ocean, and catch a wonderful view as the sunset into the deep blue ocean with monkeys. Kecak and Fire Dance will perform there as well. Dinner will be served at local restaurant while you see the Legong Dance. The Legong is very classical and graceful dance.


UBUD - MONKEY FOREST - GWK - ULUWATU - KECAK DANCE - LEGONG DANCE DINNER

Person Price / person
1 : US $ 30.00 Sharing
2~3 : US $ 30.00
4~8 : US $ 22.00

Departure : 08.30 AM (Approximately, 10 Hours)

Price Include :

• English Speaking Guide
• Driver ,Car and Petrol
• Entrance Ticket

Contact us : goldenlotustour@rocketmail.com

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Ubud - Tanah Lot Sunset - Seafood Dinner (code 6)

The full day Bali round trip Firstly will take you to Ubud Bali’s artistic heart, there is time to browse around the art galleries and craft shops, Monkey Forest, and the ancient king palace of Puri Saren is the amazing place to know what is the traditional Balinese compound how to build the compound in order to make the nicest air flow. Next stop is Tegenungan waterfall, Goa Gajah the elephant cave temple, Taman Ayun the royal family temple, built on year 1634 surrounded by moat .Afterwards we go to Tanah Lot Temple which built on the top of rock in the ocean, famous in Bali as the sun set temple. Fresh seafood dinner will be served on top of the rock at sea view restaurant around the temple.


UBUD - MONKEY FOREST - PURI SAREN - WATER FALLS - ELEPHANT CAVE - MENGWI /TAMAN AYUN - TANAH LOT

Person Price / person
1 : US $ 26.00 Sharing
2~3 : US $ 26.00
4~8 : US $ 26.00

Departure : 08.30 AM (Approximately, 10 Hours)

Price Include :

• English Speaking Guide
• Driver ,Car and Petrol
• Entrance Ticket

Contact us : goldenlotustour@rocketmail.com

NUSA DUA MAP

Nusa Dua Map

Nusa dua is one of the resort area

DIVING IN BALI

Divers on a tight schedule could dive Cemeluk in the morning, and the Tulamben wreck-just a few kilonieters away-in the afternoon, But these are both excellent dive spots, so why rush? Cemeluk-sometimes called Amed-offers the best variety of fish life we have seen in all of Bali. In this regard it matches even the teeming reefs of Manado and eastern Indonesia.Cemeluk is just off Bali’s main east coast highway passes through Klungkung, then Candi Dasa, then swings inland past Karangasem skirting 1,175 meter Mt. Seraya, Bali’s easternmost mountain. Just before it reaches the coast again, about 10 kilometers before Tulamben, a paved side road from the little town of Culik drops directly to the coast at Amed, kilometers away. From Amed, the paved road turns right and passes a long stretch of traditional salt works. Two kilometers from Amed, you’re in Cerneluk, a fairly small bay with a beach of black, volcanic sand, crowded with dozens of color jukung, local outrigger fishing canoes powered by sails or small outboards.

The reef off Cemeluk curves around a rock outcropping just east of town. We took a jukung, out into the bay, and dropped into a very slight current pushing us southeast along the reef. At about 8 meters we came down on an extensive spread of staghorn Acropora teeming with with damselfishes and cardinalfishes. A short slope led to a coral wall, where we dropped to 43 meters, hanging there about 8-10 meters above the sandy bottom. The wall was magic. Schools of fish of several species cascaded down the wall or took the electric stairs back up in orderly, two-way traffic. The numbers were staggering, the best we have seen in Bali and only rarely matched or surpassed to the east. The schools included black triggerfish, lots of banner fish, black snappers, pyramid butterflies and countless others. Further off from the wall, the usual school of yellowtail fusiliers kept an eye on proceedings. According to Wally Siagian, my stellar dive guide, by beginning our dive towards the southeast part of Cemeluk Bay we left the best coral formations behind, although there were still impressive outcrops along our 200-oddmeter journey, covered with sponges, sea fans and crinoids.One sponge sheltered a small lionfish, and in another a wellcamouflaged tassled scorpionfish would have passed unnoticed except for Wally’s sharp eyes.

Towards the end of dive, the dense growth of sponges and gorgonians created a tunnel between two of the outcrops. Inside, it was wall-to-wall with life. Large barrel sponges poked out from clearings in this forest. Acouple of mean-looking Titan triggerfish eyed us with undisguised hate, but refrained from charging. A clown triggerfish approached, then fled. On a small sandy patch next to an out crop, a little juvenile blue ribbon eel (the juveniles are black stood his ground bravely. The larger fish included a longnose emperor, a patrolling giant trevally, and several bluefin trevallys. Two very large tuna both over a meter and in the 30-40 kilo range, shot by quickly. As we finished the dive, we saw a mismatched pair of Napoleon wrasse: a very large adult and a very small juvenile. Wally often sees reef white-tip sharks here, although we saw none on this day. Our visibility was around 10 meters, but can double under the right conditions. The area is calm year around with only very occasional surge and high current conditions.

BALI ART & CULTURE

Bali is an Indonesia island located in the westernmost end of the Lasser Sunda Islands, lying between Jave to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 Provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. With a population recorded as 3,551,000 in 2009, the island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu minority. About 93.2% of Bali's population adheres toBalinesse Hinduism, while most of the remainder follow Islam. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather

Bali is renowned for its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handcrafts, and performing arts. Balinese percussion orchestra music, known as gamelan, is highly developed and varied. Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include Pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong kebyar, and Kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows. The Hindu New Year, Nyepi, is celebrated in the spring by a day of silence. On this day everyone stays at home and tourists are encouraged to remain in their hotels. But the day before that large, colourful sculptures of ogoh-ogoh monsters are paraded and finally burned in the evening to drive away evil spirits. Other festivals throughout the year are specified by the Balinese Pawukon Calendrical system. Balinese dancers wearing elaborate headgear, photographed in 1929. Digitally restored. Celebrations are held for many occasions such as a tooth-filing (coming-of-age ritual), cremation or odalan (temple festival). One of the most important concepts that Balinese ceremonies have in common is that of désa kala patra, which refers to how ritual performances must be appropriate in both the specific and general social context.Many of the ceremonial art forms such as wayang kulit and topeng are highly improvisatory, providing flexibility for the performer to adapt the performance to the current situation. Many celebrations call for a loud, boisterous atmosphere with lots of activity and the resulting aesthetic, ramé, is distinctively Balinese. Oftentimes two or more gamelan ensembles will be performing well within earshot, and sometimes compete with each other in order to be heard. Likewise, the audience members talk amongst themselves, get up and walk around, or even cheer on the performance, which adds to the many layers of activity and the liveliness typical of ramé. Kaja and kelod are the Balinese equivalents of North and South, which refer to ones orientation between the island’s largest mountain Gunung Agung (kaja), and the sea (kelod). In addition to spatial orientation, kaja and kelod have the connotation of good and evil; gods and ancestors are believed to live on the mountain whereas demons live in the sea. Buildings such as temples and residential homes are spatially oriented by having the most sacred spaces closest to the mountain and the unclean places nearest to the sea. Most temples have an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard which are arranged with the inner courtyard furthest kaja. These spaces serve as performance venues since most Balinese rituals are accompanied by any combination of music, dance and drama. The performances that take place in the inner courtyard are classified as wali, the most sacred rituals which are offerings exclusively for the gods, while the outer courtyard is where bebali ceremonies are held, which are intended for gods and people. Lastly, performances meant solely for the entertainment of humans take place outside the walls of the temple and are called bali-balihan. This three-tiered system of classification was standardized in 1971 by a committee of Balinese officials and artists in order to better protect the sanctity of the oldest and most sacred Balinese rituals from being performed for a paying audience. Tourism, Bali’s chief industry, has provided the island with a foreign audience that is eager to pay for entertainment, thus creating new performance opportunities and more demand for performers. The impact of tourism is controversial since before it became integrated into the economy, the Balinese performing arts did not exist as a capitalist venture, and were not performed for entertainment outside of their respective ritual context. Since the 1930s sacred rituals such as thebarong dance have been performed both in their original contexts, as well as exclusively for paying tourists. This has led to new versions of many of these performances which have developed according to the preferences of foreign audiences; some villages have a barong mask specifically for non-ritual performances as well as an older mask which is only used for sacred performances. The Balinese eat with their right hand, as the left is impure, a common belief throughout Indonesia. The Balinese do not hand or receive things with their left hand and would not wave at anyone with their left hand.

INFORMATION ABOUT BALI

WHERE IS BALI? The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator between Java in the West and Lombok and the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor) in the East. Flying time to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 and 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4.5 hours, and to Sydney/Melbourne about 5.5 to 6 hours.

GEOGRAPHY: The island of Bali has an area of only 5,632 square kilometers (2,175 square miles) and measures just 55 miles (90 kilometers) along the north-south axis and less than about 90 miles (140 kilometers) from East to West. Because of this it's no problem to explore the island on day tours. You can go wherever you want on the island and return to your hotel or villa in the evening. Located only two kilometers east of Jawa, Bali's climate, flora and fauna are quite similar to its much larger neighbour. The island is famous for its beautiful landscape. A chain of six volcanoes, between 1,350 meters and 3,014 meters high, stretches from west to east. There are lush tropical forests, pristine crater lakes, fast flowing rivers and deep ravines, picturesque rice terraces, and fertile vegetable and fruit gardens. The beaches in the South consist of white sand, beaches in other parts of the island are covered with gray or black volcanic sand.

FLORA: The wide variety of tropical plants is surprising. You'll see huge banyan trees in villages and temple grounds, tamarind trees in the North, clove trees in the highlands, acacia trees, flame trees, and mangroves in the South. In Bali grow a dozen species of coconut palms and even more varieties of bamboo. And there are flowers, flowers everywhere. You'll see (and smell the fragrance of) hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine, and water lilies. Magnolia, frangipani, and a variety of orchids are found in many front yards and gardens, along roads, and in temple grounds. Flowers are also used as decorations in temples, on statues, as offerings for the gods, and during prayers. Dancers wear blossoms in their crowns, and even the flower behind the ear of your waitress seems natural in Bali.

FAUNA:

Elephants and tigers don't exist any more in Bali since early this century. Wildlife, however, includes various species of monkeys, civets, barking deer and mouse deer, and 300 species of birds including wild fowl, dollar birds, blue kingfishers, sea eagles, sandpipers, white herons and egrets, cuckoos, wood swallows, sparrows, and starlings. You can watch schools of dolphins near Lovina, Candi Dasa, and Padangbai. Divers will see many colorful coral fish and small reef fish, moray eels, and plankton eating whale sharks as well as crustaceans, sponges, and colorful coral along the east coast and around Menjangan Island near Gilimanuk.

CLIMATE: You can expect pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. From December to March, the West monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but usually days are sunny and the rains start during the night and pass quickly. From June to September the humidity is low, and it can be quite cool in the evenings. During this time of the year, you'll have hardly any rain in the coastal areas. Even when it rains in most parts of Bali you can often enjoy sunny days on the "Bukit", the hill south of Jimbaran Beach. On the other hand, in Ubud and the mountains you must expect cloudy skies and showers throughout the year (this is why the international weather reports for "Denpasar" or "Bali" mention showers and rain storms during all times of the year). In higher regions such as in Bedugul or Kintamani you'll also need either a sweater or jacket after the sun sets.

POPULATION: Bali's population has grown to over 3 million people the overwhelming majority of which are Hindus. However, the number of Muslims is steadily increasing through immigration of people from Java, Lombok and other areas of Indonesia who seek work in Bali. Most people live in the coastal areas in the South, and the island's largest town and administrative center is fast growing Denpasar with a population of now over 370,000. The villages between the town of Ubud and Denpasar, Kuta (including Jimbaran, Tuban, and Legian, Seminyak, Basangkasa, etc), Sanur, and Nusa Dua are spreading rapidly in all directions, and before long the whole area from Ubud in the North to Sanur in the East, Berawa/Canggu in the West, and Nusa Dua in the South will be urbanized.

ECONOMY: This southern part of Bali is where most jobs are to be found, either in the hotel and tourist industry, the textile and garment industry, and in many small scale and home industries producing handicrafts and souvenirs. Textiles, garments, and handicrafts have become the backbone of Bali's economy providing 300,000 jobs, and exports have been increasing by around 15% per year to over US$400 million. Textiles and garments contribute about 45%, and wood products including statues, furniture and other handicrafts 22% to the province's total income from exports. Silver work is ranked third (4.65%) with 5,000 workers employed. Main buyers are the US and Europe with 38% each, and Japan with 9%.

Important agricultural products besides rice are tea, coffee, tobacco, cacao, copra, vanilla, soy beans, chilies, fruit, and vegetable (there are now even vineyards near the northwest coast). Bali's fishing industry and seaweed farming provide other products which are important exports. The new free-trade regulations will create some problems for Bali's exporters as they do not allow to employ children. Most children here work for their parents, and this is part of the process of acquiring professional skills and kind of an informal education which has been very important in the Balinese society for centuries.

WHAT MAKES BALI SO SPECIAL: There is the combination of the friendly people, the natural attractions, the great variety of things to see and do, the year-round pleasant climate, and the absence of security problems. And then there is Bali's special "magic", which is difficult to explain. As soon as you step off the plane you might sense the difference. In the villages you'll notice the quietness and wisdom in old people's faces, and the interest and respect in the young's. Old men sit at the road side caressing their fighting cocks. Beautifully dressed women walk proudly through rice fields and forests carrying offerings on their heads to the next temple. There is the smell of flowers, and in the distance you hear the sound of gamelan music. Gods and spirits have been an important part of Bali's daily life for hundreds of years. Gunung Agung – Bali's holy mountain – is internationally regarded as one of the eight "Chakra" points of the world. This may be more than an coincident. Watch out, the moment you feel the magic of this island, you're addicted for the rest of your life.

DESTINATION OF GIANYAR

Gianyar is 125 meters above sea level, has cool climate and two seasons every year - rainy season from October to April and dry season from May to September. Gianyar regency is rich in art and the greatest culture of the past which is both ancient and sacred. It is also supported by the creativity of the people. That is why many tourists are interested to come and visit Gianyar and many stay for a couple of weeks.Places of interestBali Bird Park SingapaduThe Birds from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and other parts of the world can be found in Bali Bird Park, Singapadu, Gianyar.

Wanara Wana Forest Wanara Wana, more popularly known as the monkey forest, is nestled between the villages of Nyuh Kuning and Padang Tegal in Ubud. This small monkey forest is inhabited by hundreds of macaque monkeys who delight visitors with their antics. Being used to humans, the monkeys will frolic with each other and steal any food away from you, so be careful! There is a lovely grotto down below with an ancient banyan tree as well the local temple called Pura Dalem.Taro - Elephant Safaris Two experiences in one! See the wonderful Balinese Village of Taro from atop an elephant’s back. Taro is located in the village of Tegallalang District in Gianyar regencyTirta EmpulKnown as a holy Geyser, the water here is the original meaning of Tirta Empul. This place has 30 different functions; for cleansing the body, for removal of evil temptation, for cleaning objects, for ceremonies and rituals, etc. The weather here is cool with light breezes.Gunung Kawi Gunung Kawi means carving in the mountain. It is the monument of King Udayana and his son. When you arrive at the area, located in Tampaksiring, 40 kms from Denpasar, you will see the Vihara Buddhist monastery dating back to the ancient time (11th century).Goa GajahLocated at Bedulu Village, 26 kms from Denpasar there is the ruins of Balinese palace complex, complete with a huge cave for hermitage. The cave used to be a meditation site for Hindu and Buddhist monks, dating back to the 11th century. The frightening demon head was carved out of the cave’s rock face, while inside the cave a God statue with elephant head ‘Ganesha’ can be seen at west end and ‘Tri Lingga’ statue at the cave’s east end (the cave is ‘T’ shaped). Two bathing places at cave’s yard have six nymph statues, each holding a water fountain on its umbilicus, as a symbol of the six holy rivers in India.

DESTINATION OF GIANYAR

Gianyar is 125 meters above sea level, has cool climate and two seasons every year - rainy season from October to April and dry season from May to September. Gianyar regency is rich in art and the greatest culture of the past which is both ancient and sacred. It is also supported by the creativity of the people. That is why many tourists are interested to come and visit Gianyar and many stay for a couple of weeks.Places of interestBali Bird Park SingapaduThe Birds from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and other parts of the world can be found in Bali Bird Park, Singapadu, Gianyar.

Wanara Wana Forest Wanara Wana, more popularly known as the monkey forest, is nestled between the villages of Nyuh Kuning and Padang Tegal in Ubud. This small monkey forest is inhabited by hundreds of macaque monkeys who delight visitors with their antics. Being used to humans, the monkeys will frolic with each other and steal any food away from you, so be careful! There is a lovely grotto down below with an ancient banyan tree as well the local temple called Pura Dalem.Taro - Elephant Safaris Two experiences in one! See the wonderful Balinese Village of Taro from atop an elephant’s back. Taro is located in the village of Tegallalang District in Gianyar regencyTirta EmpulKnown as a holy Geyser, the water here is the original meaning of Tirta Empul. This place has 30 different functions; for cleansing the body, for removal of evil temptation, for cleaning objects, for ceremonies and rituals, etc. The weather here is cool with light breezes.Gunung Kawi Gunung Kawi means carving in the mountain. It is the monument of King Udayana and his son. When you arrive at the area, located in Tampaksiring, 40 kms from Denpasar, you will see the Vihara Buddhist monastery dating back to the ancient time (11th century).Goa GajahLocated at Bedulu Village, 26 kms from Denpasar there is the ruins of Balinese palace complex, complete with a huge cave for hermitage. The cave used to be a meditation site for Hindu and Buddhist monks, dating back to the 11th century. The frightening demon head was carved out of the cave’s rock face, while inside the cave a God statue with elephant head ‘Ganesha’ can be seen at west end and ‘Tri Lingga’ statue at the cave’s east end (the cave is ‘T’ shaped). Two bathing places at cave’s yard have six nymph statues, each holding a water fountain on its umbilicus, as a symbol of the six holy rivers in India.

PLACE OF INTEREST

Bali Bird Park Singapadu

The Birds from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and other parts of the world can be found in Bali Bird Park, Singapadu, Gianyar.

Wanara Wana Forest Wanara Wana,

more popularly known as the monkey forest, is nestled between the villages of Nyuh Kuning and Padang Tegal in Ubud. This small monkey forest is inhabited by hundreds of macaque monkeys who delight visitors with their antics. Being used to humans, the monkeys will frolic with each other and steal any food away from you, so be careful! There is a lovely grotto down below with an ancient banyan tree as well the local temple called Pura Dalem.

Taro - Elephant Safaris

Two experiences in one! See the wonderful Balinese Village of Taro from atop an elephant’s back. Taro is located in the village of Tegallalang District in Gianyar regencyTirta EmpulKnown as a holy Geyser, the water here is the original meaning of Tirta Empul. This place has 30 different functions; for cleansing the body, for removal of evil temptation, for cleaning objects, for ceremonies and rituals, etc. The weather here is cool with light breezes.

Gunung Kawi Gunung Kawi

means carving in the mountain. It is the monument of King Udayana and his son. When you arrive at the area, located in Tampaksiring, 40 kms from Denpasar, you will see the Vihara Buddhist monastery dating back to the ancient time (11th century).Goa GajahLocated at Bedulu Village, 26 kms from Denpasar there is the ruins of Balinese palace complex, complete with a huge cave for hermitage. The cave used to be a meditation site for Hindu and Buddhist monks, dating back to the 11th century. The frightening demon head was carved out of the cave’s rock face, while inside the cave a God statue with elephant head ‘Ganesha’ can be seen at west end and ‘Tri Lingga’ statue at the cave’s east end (the cave is ‘T’ shaped). Two bathing places at cave’s yard have six nymph statues, each holding a water fountain on its umbilicus, as a symbol of the six holy rivers in India.

BALI INFORMATION

WHERE IS BALI? The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator between Java in the West and Lombok and the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor) in the East. Flying time to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 and 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4.5 hours, and to Sydney/Melbourne about 5.5 to 6 hours.

GEOGRAPHY:

The island of Bali has an area of only 5,632 square kilometers (2,175 square miles) and measures just 55 miles (90 kilometers) along the north-south axis and less than about 90 miles (140 kilometers) from East to West. Because of this it's no problem to explore the island on day tours. You can go wherever you want on the island and return to your hotel or villa in the evening. Located only two kilometers east of Jawa, Bali's climate, flora and fauna are quite similar to its much larger neighbour. The island is famous for its beautiful landscape. A chain of six volcanoes, between 1,350 meters and 3,014 meters high, stretches from west to east. There are lush tropical forests, pristine crater lakes, fast flowing rivers and deep ravines, picturesque rice terraces, and fertile vegetable and fruit gardens. The beaches in the South consist of white sand, beaches in other parts of the island are covered with gray or black volcanic sand.

FLORA:

The wide variety of tropical plants is surprising. You'll see huge banyan trees in villages and temple grounds, tamarind trees in the North, clove trees in the highlands, acacia trees, flame trees, and mangroves in the South. In Bali grow a dozen species of coconut palms and even more varieties of bamboo. And there are flowers, flowers everywhere. You'll see (and smell the fragrance of) hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine, and water lilies. Magnolia, frangipani, and a variety of orchids are found in many front yards and gardens, along roads, and in temple grounds. Flowers are also used as decorations in temples, on statues, as offerings for the gods, and during prayers. Dancers wear blossoms in their crowns, and even the flower behind the ear of your waitress seems natural in Bali.

FAUNA: Elephants and tigers don't exist any more in Bali since early this century. Wildlife, however, includes various species of monkeys, civets, barking deer and mouse deer, and 300 species of birds including wild fowl, dollar birds, blue kingfishers, sea eagles, sandpipers, white herons and egrets, cuckoos, wood swallows, sparrows, and starlings. You can watch schools of dolphins near Lovina, Candi Dasa, and Padangbai. Divers will see many colorful coral fish and small reef fish, moray eels, and plankton eating whale sharks as well as crustaceans, sponges, and colorful coral along the east coast and around Menjangan Island near Gilimanuk.

CLIMATE: You can expect pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. From December to March, the West monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but usually days are sunny and the rains start during the night and pass quickly. From June to September the humidity is low, and it can be quite cool in the evenings. During this time of the year, you'll have hardly any rain in the coastal areas. Even when it rains in most parts of Bali you can often enjoy sunny days on the "Bukit", the hill south of Jimbaran Beach. On the other hand, in Ubud and the mountains you must expect cloudy skies and showers throughout the year (this is why the international weather reports for "Denpasar" or "Bali" mention showers and rain storms during all times of the year). In higher regions such as in Bedugul or Kintamani you'll also need either a sweater or jacket after the sun sets.

POPULATION: Bali's population has grown to over 3 million people the overwhelming majority of which are Hindus. However, the number of Muslims is steadily increasing through immigration of people from Java, Lombok and other areas of Indonesia who seek work in Bali. Most people live in the coastal areas in the South, and the island's largest town and administrative center is fast growing Denpasar with a population of now over 370,000. The villages between the town of Ubud and Denpasar, Kuta (including Jimbaran, Tuban, and Legian, Seminyak, Basangkasa, etc), Sanur, and Nusa Dua are spreading rapidly in all directions, and before long the whole area from Ubud in the North to Sanur in the East, Berawa/Canggu in the West, and Nusa Dua in the South will be urbanized.

ECONOMY: This southern part of Bali is where most jobs are to be found, either in the hotel and tourist industry, the textile and garment industry, and in many small scale and home industries producing handicrafts and souvenirs. Textiles, garments, and handicrafts have become the backbone of Bali's economy providing 300,000 jobs, and exports have been increasing by around 15% per year to over US$400 million. Textiles and garments contribute about 45%, and wood products including statues, furniture and other handicrafts 22% to the province's total income from exports. Silver work is ranked third (4.65%) with 5,000 workers employed. Main buyers are the US and Europe with 38% each, and Japan with 9%. Important agricultural products besides rice are tea, coffee, tobacco, cacao, copra, vanilla, soy beans, chilies, fruit, and vegetable (there are now even vineyards near the northwest coast). Bali's fishing industry and seaweed farming provide other products which are important exports. The new free-trade regulations will create some problems for Bali's exporters as they do not allow to employ children. Most children here work for their parents, and this is part of the process of acquiring professional skills and kind of an informal education which has been very important in the Balinese society for centuries.

BALI INFORMATION

WHERE IS BALI? The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator between Java in the West and Lombok and the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor) in the East. Flying time to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 and 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4.5 hours, and to Sydney/Melbourne about 5.5 to 6 hours. GEOGRAPHY: The island of Bali has an area of only 5,632 square kilometers (2,175 square miles) and measures just 55 miles (90 kilometers) along the north-south axis and less than about 90 miles (140 kilometers) from East to West. Because of this it's no problem to explore the island on day tours. You can go wherever you want on the island and return to your hotel or villa in the evening. Located only two kilometers east of Jawa, Bali's climate, flora and fauna are quite similar to its much larger neighbour. The island is famous for its beautiful landscape. A chain of six volcanoes, between 1,350 meters and 3,014 meters high, stretches from west to east. There are lush tropical forests, pristine crater lakes, fast flowing rivers and deep ravines, picturesque rice terraces, and fertile vegetable and fruit gardens. The beaches in the South consist of white sand, beaches in other parts of the island are covered with gray or black volcanic sand. FLORA: The wide variety of tropical plants is surprising. You'll see huge banyan trees in villages and temple grounds, tamarind trees in the North, clove trees in the highlands, acacia trees, flame trees, and mangroves in the South. In Bali grow a dozen species of coconut palms and even more varieties of bamboo. And there are flowers, flowers everywhere. You'll see (and smell the fragrance of) hibiscus, bougainvillea, jasmine, and water lilies. Magnolia, frangipani, and a variety of orchids are found in many front yards and gardens, along roads, and in temple grounds. Flowers are also used as decorations in temples, on statues, as offerings for the gods, and during prayers. Dancers wear blossoms in their crowns, and even the flower behind the ear of your waitress seems natural in Bali. FAUNA: Elephants and tigers don't exist any more in Bali since early this century. Wildlife, however, includes various species of monkeys, civets, barking deer and mouse deer, and 300 species of birds including wild fowl, dollar birds, blue kingfishers, sea eagles, sandpipers, white herons and egrets, cuckoos, wood swallows, sparrows, and starlings. You can watch schools of dolphins near Lovina, Candi Dasa, and Padangbai. Divers will see many colorful coral fish and small reef fish, moray eels, and plankton eating whale sharks as well as crustaceans, sponges, and colorful coral along the east coast and around Menjangan Island near Gilimanuk. CLIMATE: You can expect pleasant day temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. From December to March, the West monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but usually days are sunny and the rains start during the night and pass quickly. From June to September the humidity is low, and it can be quite cool in the evenings. During this time of the year, you'll have hardly any rain in the coastal areas. Even when it rains in most parts of Bali you can often enjoy sunny days on the "Bukit", the hill south of Jimbaran Beach. On the other hand, in Ubud and the mountains you must expect cloudy skies and showers throughout the year (this is why the international weather reports for "Denpasar" or "Bali" mention showers and rain storms during all times of the year). In higher regions such as in Bedugul or Kintamani you'll also need either a sweater or jacket after the sun sets. POPULATION: Bali's population has grown to over 3 million people the overwhelming majority of which are Hindus. However, the number of Muslims is steadily increasing through immigration of people from Java, Lombok and other areas of Indonesia who seek work in Bali. Most people live in the coastal areas in the South, and the island's largest town and administrative center is fast growing Denpasar with a population of now over 370,000. The villages between the town of Ubud and Denpasar, Kuta (including Jimbaran, Tuban, and Legian, Seminyak, Basangkasa, etc), Sanur, and Nusa Dua are spreading rapidly in all directions, and before long the whole area from Ubud in the North to Sanur in the East, Berawa/Canggu in the West, and Nusa Dua in the South will be urbanized. ECONOMY: This southern part of Bali is where most jobs are to be found, either in the hotel and tourist industry, the textile and garment industry, and in many small scale and home industries producing handicrafts and souvenirs. Textiles, garments, and handicrafts have become the backbone of Bali's economy providing 300,000 jobs, and exports have been increasing by around 15% per year to over US$400 million. Textiles and garments contribute about 45%, and wood products including statues, furniture and other handicrafts 22% to the province's total income from exports. Silver work is ranked third (4.65%) with 5,000 workers employed. Main buyers are the US and Europe with 38% each, and Japan with 9%. Important agricultural products besides rice are tea, coffee, tobacco, cacao, copra, vanilla, soy beans, chilies, fruit, and vegetable (there are now even vineyards near the northwest coast). Bali's fishing industry and seaweed farming provide other products which are important exports. The new free-trade regulations will create some problems for Bali's exporters as they do not allow to employ children. Most children here work for their parents, and this is part of the process of acquiring professional skills and kind of an informal education which has been very important in the Balinese society for centuries. WHAT MAKES BALI SO SPECIAL: There is the combination of the friendly people, the natural attractions, the great variety of things to see and do, the year-round pleasant climate, and the absence of security problems. And then there is Bali's special "magic", which is difficult to explain. As soon as you step off the plane you might sense the difference. In the villages you'll notice the quietness and wisdom in old people's faces, and the interest and respect in the young's. Old men sit at the road side caressing their fighting cocks. Beautifully dressed women walk proudly through rice fields and forests carrying offerings on their heads to the next temple. There is the smell of flowers, and in the distance you hear the sound of gamelan music. Gods and spirits have been an important part of Bali's daily life for hundreds of years. Gunung Agung – Bali's holy mountain – is internationally regarded as one of the eight "Chakra" points of the world. This may be more than an coincident. Watch out, the moment you feel the magic of this island, you're addicted for the rest of your life. To quote the "BALI travel FORUM" contributor "Si Badak" who posted the following message on September 4th, 2000: "The intricate patterns of Batik. A walk on the beach at low tide,near where a stream flows into the ocean at, for instance, the bottom of Jl. 66 in Seminyak, will show you where some ideas originate. Because of different coloured minerals in the sand, swirling patterns are intermingled by the action of the tide meeting the out-flowing stream very reminiscent of Batik design. For many years it was forbidden to depict human or animal forms so that people had to look to other natural forms for ideas. It would be good to hear on this from the real experts. Shining delight upon the faces of newly arrived visitors, "baru datang" to local people, as they forge ahead into the great unknown that is Bali. Confronted by a sea of golden faces, the visiting children are the first to smile and reap emotional profit as they are cosseted and cuddled by every Balinese woman or man they meet : sale or no sale, children are all adored as spirits newly returned from the after-life. Giving a happy smile in the direction of Balinese children is a very rewarding pass-time also ; the proud Mum or Dad are only too willing to stop for a chat, even without a language in common ! Boys and girls who are there to Party, Party, Party ! These are no different to the Party Animals to be met on the Costa Brava, in Baja California, at Blackpool, Bondi or anywhere people go for a good time. Doesn't matter which nationality, although loud they are seldom obnoxious unless you attempt to impose your ides of decorum upon them. A smile and a snippet of badinage works well. Even WE were young ! Do you remember ? An erect old lady on her 1940s bicycle, pedalling through traffic while carrying 1000 eggs, in cartons 60cm square, balanced precariously we think, upon her head of old, honorable grey. Thoughts of very large omelets pass through tourists' minds but seldom has one of these ladies of remarkable poise been seen to provide entertainment by falling over. Carrying heavy buckets of water on their heads, from an early age, has given them a balance and strength to be envied by olympic gymnasts. Pairs of men on motor-bikes who deliver newly made, wooden beds on their heads and shoulders from town to country. Sometimes they can be seen carrying as many as three mattresses in the same way, or even a bundle of pillows larger than themselves, buffeted by the slip-stream of passing trucks : the man on the pillion is responsible for load security while the driver controls the bike and attempts to keep them both steady. One wonders if this merchandise gets tested along the way, maybe at about 2pm ? The "8 Ps" are not often in evidence ON this blessed isle, i.e. "proper prior planning & preparation prevents pathetically poor performance". How many more time are we to see the streets of Kuta being excavated for the installation of yet another public utility ? To date we have had : drains at roadside dug and covered up, asphalted a week or two later : footpaths to be paved and raised above drains : excavations for telephone lines followed 6 months later by excavations for more cabling and each time asphalting carried out when the pot-holes have been allowed to mature to their full, axle-shattering width and depth : oops ! Then ? "The drains are not deep / wide enough, let's do it all again !" Town planning ? Early morning on the beach at Legian towards Seminyak. A light breeze wafts aromas of the morning's rice to the fisherman, sarung and basket tucked up near his waist, casting his net into the surf in the hope of some extra food for his family. Old ladies and gentlemen appear for a bath, cautiously dipping into the water, fully clothed, at its shallowest. Tourist joggers and power-walkers come thundering sweatily along, ( to the amusement of locals from a less punishing lifestyle), to be joined by a few enthusiastic dogs, barking happily, who add to the fun by companionably running between their legs.

BALI MAP

BALI MAP

BALI ISLAND

Denpasar is capital of Bali. Devide to be 8 regency:

Denpasar, Karang Asem, Klungkung, Gianyar, Buleleng, Bangli, Negara.

Many place you can visit in Bali, some of them are:

- Nusa Dua

- Sanur

- Kuta

- Ubud

- Candi dasa

Bali, The Island of the Gods

Bali, The Island of the Gods Except for being renowned as the Island of the Gods, Bali is also frequently considered the last paradise by foreign travellers, probably including you who are now spending pleasurable holiday in Bali. This epithet is indeed logic and not excessive as wherever visitors go during the island excursion will easily encounter a pura or sanctum for the Balinese.Every nook and cranny of Bali, ranging from coastal territory to mountaintop occur grandiose temples and at all times hold earnest ritual procession, either in large or small scale. During the Galungan and Kuningan feast day, at the beginning of May 2006 for instance, atmosphere of temples and other holy places are extremely exceptional. Other than embellishing its edifices with colourful fabric paraphernalia, they are also festooned with ceniga (ornament made of young coconut leaf) portraying distinctive philosophical meaning. At temple’s middle courtyard are set up a couple of parasols, umbul-umbul, pennants and spears. In the meantime, at the outermost is erected a pair of penjor (decorated bamboo pole) representing the tribute of land crops and prosperity graced by Sang Hyang Widhi, the Almighty God.Every single temple has its own piodalan or temple festival in compliance with wariga almanac system in Bali. On the temple festival, the Balinese from all villages throng to perform worship to such temples and invoke safety. Procession of devotees on departing to temple and ritual series comes to be an immensely appealing spectacle. If you make a holiday in Bali, see the Balinese worshipping earnestly and hold the ritual from early morning to late night assuredly give new and unique experience to you. Exuberant ambience of the ritual and socio-religious activity of the Balinese comparably describes the atmosphere of the kingdom of heaven so then Bali is identical to the island of the gods.Pura is originated in Sanskrit word, namely the root ‘pur’ meaning castle. Similarly, pura stands for kahyangan meaning the abode of the gods. Hyang corresponds to pinnacle. While, that radiating rays is equivalent to deva. Balinese people believe that higher place or shining peak is the abode of deities and God. It is said that many foreign visitors having outstanding spiritual power can see many places in Bali spreading out glorious yellow rays and devout vibration. These spiritual tourists probably have introduced Bali as the Island of the Gods or the Last Paradise. You may, unquestionably, believe it or not. However, it would be very advisable if you try to experience it by yourself during your holiday in Bali such a hallowed vibration around the temple you visit.Process of making the temple according to guidance of palm-leaf manuscript Sang Hyang Kamahayanikan where a temple should be encircled by border, fence or wall (castle) as a specific marker and is also meant to maintain the purity of the location later. According to belief of the Balinese, establishing a temple along with its requirements and ritual order constitute one of the implementations of Dewa Yadnya (holy sacrifice to God) concept. Palm-leaf manuscript Tatwaning Kusuma Dewa expounds how one constructs a sanctum along with its ritual procession to get superior bliss in his or her lifetime. Temples spreading throughout Bali are vigorous alcazar to secure the safety of the island and Balinese people against various hazards.Temple in Bali is divided into two kinds, namely kahyangan and clan temple. Kahyangan temple is public temple used as worshipping place of the general public. While the clan or kemimitan temple is used for venerating ancestral soul being considered to have become a deva. Chiefly pertaining to kahyangan temple in accordance with its hierarchy is then divided again into two divisions, namely kahyangan jagat and kahyangan desa. The kahyangan jagat is temple of which supporting devotees originited in every nook and cranny of Bali, while kahyangan desa has devotees merely from the local villagers.Kahyangan jagat temple consists of the Sad Kahyangan and Dang Kahyangan Temple. The Sad Kahyangan is nucleus temple becoming the universal veneration temple of the Hindus, namely the Besakih, Lempuyang and Andakasa in Karangasem, the Batur in Bangli, the Batukaru in Tabanan, the Goa Lawah in Klungkung and the Pucak Mangu in Badung. Meanwhile, the Dang Kahyangan is the temple having relationship to the pilgrimage of the saints like Dang Hyang Dwijendra in Bali such as the Purancak and Rambutsiwi in Jemberana, Petitenget and Uluwatu in Badung, the Batuklotok, Ponjok Batu and Pulaki in Buleleng Regency. In addition, there are temples becoming the worshipping place of the Hindus but do not belong to the Sad Kahyangan or Dang Kahyangan, namely the Tirta Empul at Tampaksiring, Penataran Sasih at Pejeng and Candi dasa.Referring to the seminar on the Coherence of the Interpretation towards the Aspects of Hinduism held by the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia, the existence of the Kahyangan Jagat in Bali is based on the Rwabhineda, Catur Lokapala and Sad Winayaka conception. Temples referring to the Rwabhineda conception are the Besakih as purusha (male element) and the Batur as pradhana (female element). Those that based on Catur Lokapala conception are the Lempuyang, Andakasa, Batukaru and Pucak Mangu Temple, while that based on Sad Winayaka namely the Besakih and Lempuyang in Karangasem, the Goa Lawah in Klungkung, the Uluwatu in Badung, the Batukaru in Tabanan and the Puser Tasik (Pusering Jagat) in Gianyar.Since the rapid growth of tourism in Bali, many temples have become attractive tourist objects. Other than location is far from hustle and bustle of business activities they retain magnificent natural view. Just take examples like Tanah Lot Temple in Tabanan, the Uluwatu in southern Badung, the Besakih in Karangasem, the Tirta Empul at Tampaksiring in Gianyar have become renowned temples around the world.Besakih Temple, the mother temple of Bali, perched on the foot of Mount Agung, including one of the wonders of the world. Tanah Lot and Uluwatu Temple are the magnet for tourists that like to see the pounding waves and offshore view while gazing at the sunset leaving for its beautiful berth. Tirta Empul Temple at Tampaksiring is a convenient place for self-purification while taking a bath at the shower having endless water flows. And, of course, there are many more nice temples to visit, including a couple of temples belonging to royal families in Bali that up to the present times remain to be well maintained. For instance, Taman Ayun Temple of the Mengwi Royal Palace is a tempting place and frequently selected to hold some tourism event like cultural dinner function.To enter the temple area, one should pay attention to some local orders, including you, foreign visitors. For example, every visitor should wear Balinese costumes. Women who are in their period, those in condolence (who having death within the family) and the disable or patient suffering from contagious diseases are not allowed to enter the temple. In the meantime, within the innermost courtyard of the temple, household mothers are forbidden to breastfeed their baby and all visitors should practice the tri kaya parisudha (three attitudes being sanctified composed of thoughts, words and deeds). For further details, your tour guide will explain more in accordance with local tradition as each village in Bali has a bit different tradition..

ACTIVITIES

Sail Bunaken is a new name for yacht Rally Sail Indonesia. It is officially called Sail Bunaken 2009. this activity is a kind of rally which crosses do of Indonesian Ocean and visits some demote islands in Indonesian archipelago that have various and unique cultures. The event had been opened officially on August 19, 2009, which was signed by sailing pass and flying pass of tens military planes from Blitung harbour to the bay Manado, North Sulawesi. Its main activity was attended by 39 warships from 22 countries and 10 warships from Indonesia. It included USS George Washington (an aircraft carrier / a mother ship) from United States and three tall ships. Singaraja will become the host of Sail Bunaken / Sail Indonesia-Lovina 2009. This activity is an international event which becomes the largest event in Asia, it will be attended by hundreds ships. Lovina beach in Singaraja will become the check point for Bali. There are about 165 yachts from 20 countries with 402 crews / tourists surely will join in this event. The participants come from US, Australia, New Zealand, England, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Nederland, Turkey, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippine, Spain, Belgium, Norway. Even though, some yachts have been reached the shore, but the event will be held on October 2, 2009 at Lovina Beach. It will be welcomed by the Regent of Buleleng Regency, Drs. Putu Bagiada MM in a special welcome dinner. In this event, many university students were invited to be tourist guides. This event, which has the purpose to whip up the spirit of maritime matters, will be lively with culture attractions, like bull races, colossal dances name Gita Bahari, painting and handicraft exhibition. We provide CIQP (Custom, Immigration, Quarantine, Port Clearance) at the site to serve the tourists especially in extending their visa, licensing and anything related to the arrival of the tourists. We also provide health center to anticipate Swine flu and ready with medicines. It is expected that yacht rally Sail Bunaken – Sail Indonesia 2009 that had crossed Singaraja, will bring positive impacts toward Buleleng inhabitants, and increase the promotion of Buleleng. Thus, the cruisers from many countries who has arrived on Lovina Beach will not only stay in Caribbean but also in Lovina. It appears that they enjoyed staying longer in Lovina. It is showed by the fact that since the beginning of September there were 15 yachts had reached Lovina beach. Moreover yacht rally is expected to be able to improve the economy life of the society, to develop international relationship, to enhance the willingness of the society toward seashore and ocean conservations. For all participants of Sail Bunaken / Sail Indonesia – Lovina, we hope they can enjoy the peace atmosphere of Lovina beach with its beautiful panorama and friendly society, as well as can also develop maritime sector in Buleleng. Finally we hope that all the participanta also can stimulate commitment to save and preserve the beauty of Lovina.

ACTIVITIES

Sail Bunaken is a new name for yacht Rally Sail Indonesia. It is officially called Sail Bunaken 2009. this activity is a kind of rally which crosses do of Indonesian Ocean and visits some demote islands in Indonesian archipelago that have various and unique cultures. The event had been opened officially on August 19, 2009, which was signed by sailing pass and flying pass of tens military planes from Blitung harbour to the bay Manado, North Sulawesi. Its main activity was attended by 39 warships from 22 countries and 10 warships from Indonesia. It included USS George Washington (an aircraft carrier / a mother ship) from United States and three tall ships. Singaraja will become the host of Sail Bunaken / Sail Indonesia-Lovina 2009. This activity is an international event which becomes the largest event in Asia, it will be attended by hundreds ships. Lovina beach in Singaraja will become the check point for Bali. There are about 165 yachts from 20 countries with 402 crews / tourists surely will join in this event. The participants come from US, Australia, New Zealand, England, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Nederland, Turkey, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippine, Spain, Belgium, Norway. Even though, some yachts have been reached the shore, but the event will be held on October 2, 2009 at Lovina Beach. It will be welcomed by the Regent of Buleleng Regency, Drs. Putu Bagiada MM in a special welcome dinner. In this event, many university students were invited to be tourist guides. This event, which has the purpose to whip up the spirit of maritime matters, will be lively with culture attractions, like bull races, colossal dances name Gita Bahari, painting and handicraft exhibition. We provide CIQP (Custom, Immigration, Quarantine, Port Clearance) at the site to serve the tourists especially in extending their visa, licensing and anything related to the arrival of the tourists. We also provide health center to anticipate Swine flu and ready with medicines. It is expected that yacht rally Sail Bunaken – Sail Indonesia 2009 that had crossed Singaraja, will bring positive impacts toward Buleleng inhabitants, and increase the promotion of Buleleng. Thus, the cruisers from many countries who has arrived on Lovina Beach will not only stay in Caribbean but also in Lovina. It appears that they enjoyed staying longer in Lovina. It is showed by the fact that since the beginning of September there were 15 yachts had reached Lovina beach. Moreover yacht rally is expected to be able to improve the economy life of the society, to develop international relationship, to enhance the willingness of the society toward seashore and ocean conservations. For all participants of Sail Bunaken / Sail Indonesia – Lovina, we hope they can enjoy the peace atmosphere of Lovina beach with its beautiful panorama and friendly society, as well as can also develop maritime sector in Buleleng. Finally we hope that all the participanta also can stimulate commitment to save and preserve the beauty of Lovina.