BALI - This
island is one of the worlds popular holiday destinations,
with lush tropical jungles, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, great shopping and plenty
of nightlife. It is a small island (approx. 140 km
x 80 km) and is one of the many islands which make
up the archipelago of Indonesia. It is volcanically
active, extremely fertile and has a central mountain
chain which runs the whole length of the island, with
some peaks up to 3150 m or 10500 ft. The rich volcanic
soil and dependable rainfall, provides Bali with a
complex patchwork of rice terraces. The Balinese are
a friendly, warm and religious people, who love life
and are extremely proud of their beautiful island.
LEGIAN - Situated
right on the beach, Legian has the full array of restaurants
and shops, making this an ideal place to stay at the
beginning and end of the trip.
UBUD - This small
town is situated in the hills and is the artistic
centre of Bali. Western artists and intellectuals
began visiting Ubud in the 1930’s and they provided
the stimulus to the local community, who used this
knowledge, to promote and enhance the traditional
Balinese art, culture and handicrafts, of which Ubud
has become renowned for.
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PENELOKEN
- Visit the ancient and important temples of Tampaksiring
and Besakih, before arriving at Peneloken. This town
is located high in the mountains and is situated on
the lip of the Mt. Batur crater. The views across
the wide crater and lake towards Mt. Batur are spectacular.
This mountain is still active with huge lava flows,
which have solidified and cover a big area. There
are hot thermal springs and many villages around the
lakes edge.
BEDUGUL - Situated
high in the mountains and located by a beautiful lake
with picturesque temples, botanical gardens, colourful
markets and a variety of water sports on the lake.
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TANAH LOT - This
temple is perched on a rocky islet, surrounded by
the sea, and is the most important and venerated
sea temple in Bali.
LOVINA BEACH - Situated
on the northern coast and near Singaraja, which
was the centre of Dutch power and has some fine
Dutch architecture. Lovina Beach is a popular beach
resort with plenty of shops, restaurants and nightlife,
but is also very laid back and quiet, making it
an ideal base to explore northern Bali. There is
excellent snorkelling, dolphin watching, Buddhist
temple, fishing villages and boats, hot thermal
springs, waterfalls and nice rides into the nearby
mountains.
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