Romantic Honeymoon in Bali

Bali is renowned across the globe as the last paradise for good reason. Images from this exotic land have filled people the world over with dreams of that perfect holiday that brings together sun, sand, waves and world class luxury. Then there are the volcanic mountains, lush green forests and unexplored getaways that leave you speechless.

Bali is Indonesia at its unadulterated and natural best. It is no fluke that the little island has shot to the top of world tourist map at such a dizzy pace. Resorts draped in an air of romance and pristine beaches that wash away all your woes have played a major role in this little island’s immense popularity.

As a honeymoon destination, Bali is second to none. Its beaches have been rated on par with the Mediterranean wonders of Greece and its delectable cuisine and unique culture leave you wanting for more. Home to some of the world’s most luxurious resorts and hotels, a honeymoon in Bali will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime. Opulent, secluded and at times extravagant, these are some of the absolute best Bali has to offer.

Alila Ubud

Despite its limited size, Bali is blessed with a multitude of natural riches. Booming tourism has seen numerous luxury resorts come up in this neck of the woods. But for a couple on a honeymoon trip, few places match the privacy and the green goodness of the fabulous Alila Ubud hotel. Overlooking the mesmerizing Ayung River valley and draped in a shroud of green seclusion, this is a dream destination for honeymooners.

Rated among the best and most exotic hotels on the planet, it boats of one of the best pool experiences in the world.

Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay

It was a tough choice to pick between the Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay and the one at Sayan. It was the amazing beach views and the lovely ambiance of the Jimbaran Bay that swayed the contest in the favour this lavish resort. From elephant safaris to the Bali bird park, you can experience the culture, tradition and the true flavour of Bali here. This makes the Four Seasons at Jimbaran one of the most sought-after destinations on the entire island.

Listed as one of the best hotels in the world for honeymooners, there is a special romantic itinerary on offer here for those looking to experience the true timeless charm of the Indonesian archipelago.

The Samaya Seminyak

Sophistication coupled with serenity is the smashing combination that Seminyak has to offer. Having a reputation for being the ‘rich and imperial’ district of the tiny island, then Samaya is the place to be here. From being dubbed as the best luxury hotel in Indonesia to being called one of the top 10 in Asia, the Samaya Seminyak is the crown jewel of the region. With grand beachfront villas and royal courtyard villas, the resort pampers you endlessly.

Delicious local cuisine and great spa facilities might see you put on a pound or two of holiday weight by the time you are done here. The sweeping beaches and the swanky bars leave you intoxicated in more ways than one!

Menjangan Resort

It is an absolute wonder that Menjangan is not already a shining beacon on the world tourism map. Part of the lesser explored terrain in Bali, it is a hidden wonder that offers a perfect getaway for those on a honeymoon. In fact, many arrive here hoping to tie the knot in this serene and tranquil setting!

Enclosed within the wondrous Bali Barat National Park, it is the only resort in the entire Island that spans across a whooping 382 hectares. Unadulterated North West coast of the island coupled with the vibrant wildlife of the national park will leave you enchanted. A paradise for bird watchers, a diverse range of flora, fauna and marine life becomes a part of your adventure at the Menjangan Resort. Relaxing mangrove spas and an international cuisine, round off your unforgettable stay here!

Kayana Villas

If you are looking for royalty and exclusivity, then your quest ends at the Kayana Villas. Moving away from the more busy trends of Seminyak, this collection of 24 villas offers ample privacy for newlyweds! Apart from the obvious villa experience, your holidays are accentuated with a tranquil Ayur Spa that should see you rejuvenated after all the fun you had in this vibrant island. Offering a direct access to the beach, the Kayana allows you to escape the more taxing trends of cosmopolitan Seminyak.

Minimalist interiors and modern amenities at the Kayana ensure you are always draped in luxury. Do not miss out on the ‘in-villa themed dinners’ that promise a romantic candle-lit dinner as you enjoy a cool dusk giving way to a starry night sky.

Alila Villas Uluwatu

Brilliant limestone cliffs of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula make the setting for Alila Vilas Uluwatu. Away from all the rush and the commotion of the more frantic tourist locations, the resort offers a collection of villas and terrace suites that seem to be precariously hanging right above the Indian Ocean. Nestled in the less explored reaches of Bali, a stay here will rejuvenate your senses! Outstanding service and mesmerizing sunsets complete your love affair with the Alila Vilas.

A perfect modern resort that puts the icing on the cake as you leave this magical land with a twinkle in your eyes and a desire to come back again. just one more time!

Honeymoon in Bali

Planning an Unforgettable Honeymoon in a Romantic Bali Honeymoon Villa

 

In movies the best honeymoon scenes always take place on some far away tropical island. The sun is high in the bright blue sky; over a pure white beach and sparkling ocean.This is exactly the kind of experience you can expect from a Bali honeymoon.

When you choose to honeymoon in Bali, you aren't only getting one of the hottest beach locations in all of Asia; you're also going to find yourself entering a world of wonder and adventure. If you can tear yourself away from your honeymoon villa for any length of time, you'll find that there is wide variety of entertainment available on the island. From familiar pleasure such as arts, bars, restaurants and shopping, to the more exotic; like visiting temples, safaris, watersports and yoga.

Choosing the Perfect Location for your Bali Honeymoon

Whilst price maybe a factor in deciding where you stay on your honeymoon in Bali, you shouldn't let it be a deciding one. It's also worth considering how much time you will actually spend in your honeymoon villa?

The villas in Bali offer a great deal of privacy, with even the most modest ones providing everything a newly married couple could need to keep themselves occupied for a few days, they generally include facilities like fully fitted kitchens and private pools. If you can afford a fully serviced Bali honeymoon villa, then it's quite possible that like many newlyweds; you won't ever step outside the confines of your villa during your entire honeymoon in Bali.

If however, you plan for your Bali honeymoon to be more than just enjoying the private company of your new spouse, then location really is key. Take a look at our recommendations for the best locations for an unforgettable honeymoon:

Kuta Villa - Beach by day. Clubs by night.

Ubud Villa - Markets, Museums, Shows, Spas and Safaris.

Seminyak Villa - Art, Boutiques, Beaches, Spas.

 

The Cost of Having a Honeymoon in Romantic Bali

 

Kuta is generally the cheapest option for people renting a honeymoon villa in Bali. One bedroom self-service villas can be hired out for as little as $150 a night, though for just a little bit extra ($200-$250 a night) it's possible to get a very attractive semi-serviced honeymoon villa; that isn't located too far from the nightlife or the beach. There are some incredibly high end options in Kuta, but unless you particularly want to explore the Bali party scene, you're better off thinking about Ubud or Seminyak if you want to explore a more premium option.

If having a private enclosed pool is just an attractive and option as being near a beach, then Ubud is probably one of the most romantic places to honeymoon in Bali. From Ubud you have easy access to a wide range of interesting activities, without having to wander too far away from your honeymoon villa in order to indulge in them. The cultural heart of the island makes a wonderful tropical island retreat, providing the perfect experience for the couple who want to have that storybook Bali honeymoon that they will remember forever. If you do your research, Ubud can prove very cost effective with prices starting from just $250 a night for a semi-serviced private honeymoon villa.

Then for those who want to spend their honeymoon in Bali getting a taste of the high life, Seminyak has all the glitz and glam that the island has to offer, playing host to a mass of top end spas, shopping boutiques and gourmet restaurants. You can expect to pay at least $300 a night for a fully serviced Bali honeymoon villa with every-kind of modern convenience installed, but the price is nothing compared to the fairy tale Bali honeymoon memories you'll receive in return.

Jimbaran

Jimbaran is one of the most popular destinations in Bali for travelers. One of the main draws is the Jimbaran bay and the beautiful beach. However, there are plenty of other things to do in Jimbaran than visiting the beach.

Here is our list of things to do in Jimbaran.

1. Seafood barbeque on the beach

Eating fresh seafood from one of the warungs on the beach that serves grilled seafood right at the water’s edge at night is a Jimbaran must-do. There are clusters of seafood restaurants at each end of the bay, and a cluster in the middle. The menu is more or less the same in all of them. You simply pick what you like from the fish on display and pay by the gram.

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2. Design your own fragrance at a perfume creation workshop

At the Ayana resort you can join a perfume creation workshop in L'Atelier Parfums et Créations. You’ll be guided through every step of the process and get to bring home your very own fragrance as a fun souvenir or memory of you stay in Bali.

A workshop can be 90 minutes (US$80) or 3 hours (US$125). For the youngest members of the family there are one hour workshops (US$35) for kids. 

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3. Unwind with a spa treatment

No stay in Bali is complete without a visit to a Balinese spa or a massage. Jimbaran has its share of spas and among them are some of the most elegant on the island. Spas aren’t hard to find in Jimbaran, but they vary greatly in quality and cost. They can range from less than $10 an hour, to well-above $100. It’s important to note that price and quality generally goes hand-in-hand. For fairly priced massage treatments Opium Beauty is a popular option, whilst Bamboo Spa by L'Occitane is a popular high-end option.

4. Enjoy a sunset cocktail in on of Bali’s most spectacular bars

Around Jimbaran you find a couple of the islands hippest spots for a sunset cocktail. The Rock Bar (inside the Ayana resort), perched on the rocks above the Indian Ocean, has for long been the coolest bar on the Bukit Peninsula. Also, it has recently received competition from the UNIQUE Rooftop Bar (inside the Rimba resort and created by the same people as the Rock Bar). The bar offers spectacular views from its own infinity pool to the tree tops of the Uluwatu hills and the Indian ocean in the distance.

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5. Pick your favorite seafood at the Jimbaran fish Market

The Jimbaran fish market is the largest of its kind in Bali and this is where most of the seafood in southern Bali is sourced from. Get there early, around sunset, and you can watch the fishing boats unload their catches of red snapper, mahi mahi, squids, shellfish, and loads of other fish living in the waters around Bali. Getting there early comes with the added benefit of having the best selection of fresh fish to choose from.

You find the fish market at the northern most end of Jimbaran Bay. 

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6. Go deep sea fishing

If you would rather catch your own fish, Bali Fishing Sensation arranges fishing trips on their boat Dewi Ocean. Here, you have the chance of hauling in serious big catches like tuna, mackerel, snapper, mahi mahi, and amberjack.

You can contact them through their website (below) to arrange a trip. 

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7. Explore Jimbaran’s produce market

The produce market in Jimbaran is known as one of the best of its kind in Bali. The quality and the variety is excellent even though the market is relative compact. For the greatest variety and the best product you need to get there early, which is around sunrise. If getting up at 5 a.m. on your holiday doesn’t tempt you, the market is still a fun place to visit later in the day. 

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8. Spend a day at the Jimbaran beaches

One of the main draws of Jimbaran is the bay and the Jimbaran beach that is among the most children friendly in Bali. The sand is soft and the water within the bay is generally calm which making Jimbaran beach much more suitable for swimming and safe suitable for swimming compared to the popular surf beaches nearby.

If you are looking for a beach with surf breaks, head southwest to Balangan Beach which is rated as one Bali’s best surf spots.

9. Visit Jimbaran's Pura Ulun Siwi temple

Pura Ulun Siwi is one of Jimbaran’s locale temples and it is found right in the heart of Jimbaran, near the located in the center of Jimbaran near the produce market. The temple is made out of black rock and dates back to the 18thcentury. Pura Ulun Siwi might not be as impressive as some Bali’s better known temples, but it is worth making a stop at.

The temple waters are known to have powers that scare of rodents and local farmers use water from the temple to protect and bless their fields. 

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10. Paint a pot at Jenggala Keramik

Jenggala Keramik Bali is a popular place to shop ceramics in Jimbaran, but it also has “Paint-a-pot” programs. Here, under guidance from Jenggala’s staff, you can paint mugs, bowls, plates, and cups.

Don’t’ leave this activity till the end of your vacation as your creation needs to be fired in Jenggala’ kilns and it takes 4-5 days before it is ready.

The paint a pot workshop is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. 

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11. Get your adrenaline flowing with a game of paintball

Challenge your friends or family to a game of paintball at Bali paintball arena. The arena has two courses with an island and castle theme and the second one with a village theme. These are both a great setting for a few hours of friendly battle.

The ball arena is located in the southern part of the Bukit Peninsula, but pick-up from Jimbaran is included in the price. 

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Villas in Jimbaran

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Travel To Bali Island from U.S.

Known as the "happy island," Bali is an Indonesian island just 2 km off of the island of Java. The island is abundant with flowers, lush vegetation and smiling faces more than willing to welcome you to your temporary home. And since Bali is relatively inexpensive, traveling within the island is not likely to overtax your pocketbook; the most expensive part will most likely be the flight that gets you there.

Step 1

Get a U.S. passport, or if you already have one, check your passport's expiration date. According to the U.S. Department of State, travelers will not be admitted into Indonesia without six months' validity left on their passport. Additionally, you will need two empty pages in your passport to enter Bali. If your passport is set to expire in six months or less, you have less than two pages left in your passport, or don't have a passport at all, visit the Department of State's "Passports" website to get your passport in order.

Step 2

Book your travel. If you plan to fly into Bali, a number of airlines provide the transportation directly to the island via Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, including Continental Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Air Asia. If you book your flight through an online booking agent, type in the airport code "DPS" to book your flight to Bali. You also can get to Bali via ferry from Java, the main island of Indonesia. Ferries leave from Ketapang in Java several times a day and take you across the Lombok Strait to the western end of Bali. Typically, there is no need to reserve ahead of time -- just show up at the ferry dock and pay for the next crossing.

Step 3

Book your accommodations. From the exquisite mountainside accommodations at the Taman Wana Villas and Spa near the West Bali National Park to the affordable and accessible digs at the Stana Puri Gopa Hotel near the capital city of Denpasar, Bali offers a wide array of choices for hotels, guest houses and vacation homes. To narrow your search and save some money, consider bundling your travel and booking the rooms offered through the online agent you used for your flight, or browse the options provided by the "In Bali Hotels" website.

Step 4

Pack for warm weather and the occasional rainstorm. Bali's temperatures vary from the high 60s to the 90s F, so no cold weather gear is needed. If you're traveling between December and March, expect rainstorms, as this is the island's monsoon season.

Step 5

Complete your visa documents. According to the U.S. Department of State, travelers from the United States who are coming to Bali for pleasure can get a visa on arrival into Indonesia -- whether it be Bali or other islands. You will need to fill out a form at the borderand pay a $25 fee, and customs officials should issue you a 30-day visa on the spot.

Sunset at Kuta Beach

Welcome to Kuta Beach, Bali. Kuta is the mostfamous tourist destinationin Bali. It is famous with the spectacular white sandy beach and its Sumur (susu berjemur) hehee bit cheeky, several of hotels from luxury and until budget hotels are available, hilarious nightlife, plenty of restaurants with international cuisine, bars, pub, Water Boom Park and shopping center. It is one stop place for holiday in Bali by offering the plenty of selection we need and make it the right place to visit on your holiday in Bali.

Kuta History

At three hundred year ago, in this place had been built a Konco (Buddhist Temple) located beside of Tukad Mati ( Dead River ) where it river can be navigable at that time. The boat steps into the hinterland of Kuta, so that Kuta is a port trade. Mads Longe is a merchant from Denmark in 19 century had built its trade station in the river periphery. During living in Bali, he often becomes the medium between king of Bali and Dutch. Mads Longe has mysteriously died and his grave is located inside of Konco ( Buddhist Temple ) right in the river periphery. Kuta is quiet fisherman countryside in the past, but now it has been turned into the hilarious town and it is completed by post office, police office, market, pharmacy, photo center, and shop. There are a lot of hotels which are designed luxury and comfortable set in a long side of white sandy beach of Kuta .

What to see in Kuta Bali?

Kuta is situated in 11 KM southern part of Denpasar town and it can be easily reached by transport from airport, about 15 minutes. Kuta is the fastest growing tourist place in Bali and it is the heaven for local and foreign countries tourists. Kuta is well equipped by tourist facilities like white sandy beach, bars, restaurants, cafeteria, disco and others spectacular nightlife. We can also meet a lot of mall, good shops selling multifarious items of tourist need like clothes, cd/dvds, airplane ticket, souvenir, handicraft, sport gear and others. It is a popular place with the surfing activity besides of beautiful sunset. Mostly the tourists come and stays in this place are coming from the low budget traveler especially young tourist. There is a new tourism object in Kuta built in the center of this place called Bali Bomb Monument to commemorate the Bali Bomb Tragedy on 12 October 2002. Bomb which burst at Sari Club and also Paddy’S club have killed 202 people. feel sad about it.

Silver and Gold Jewelry Factory Outlet

Batubulan, Tohpati and surrounding, the famous village in Bali as a tourist destination cause of the local residents is very proactive and full of innovation to the gold and silver jewelry. This countryside is located in sub district of Sukawati, Gianyar Regency and owns the individuality and excellence in production of gold and silver jewelry. Most of them are Balinese professional, artistic and skillful of design development related to the silver and gold jewelry.

The productions of gold and silver at this village have penetrated to the local, national and international market. It can be measured from the type of artwork result and variation of ornament, good as present and also export commodity.The type of gold and silver jewelry has been produced in this countryside are covering various of rings, bangles, chokers, earrings, mother of pearls, Tusuk Konde, broach and other types. Beside of that, the workers are able to response the market demands and produce the modern product like medal, market and culture symbol. In spanning of artistic growth history, the silver and gold jewelry had been started by a group of family pertained by Clan Pande. From this family circle, the activity of gold and silver jewelry has disseminated to entire society as a top profession which are previously as the farmer. In year 1970’s decades, it has been happened the change of countryside society culture significantly from agrarian society structure to industrial society structure of crafting. Even nowadays, some of them have jumped again to the economic structure of service by focusing in tourism industry. The change and jumping movement of these structures have brought the new positive impact for prosperity.

Location, strategically located in main road from Denpasar to Ubud which is about 7 km from Kuta. This village is also famous of Barong dance and stone carving, Next, Batuan, Mas and Singapadu Village with the art of paintings and equipped by places of recreation such as Bird Park and Bali Zoo Park. Along the way from Denpasar to Ubud we will find some of gold and silver factory outlet which we can watch hundreds workers making silver and gold jewelry.

Denpasar the Capital of Bali

Denpasar, located geographically in coordinates: 8° 39′ 0″ South, 115° 13′ 0″ East, with the area of 127.78 km2, or 12 778 ha, is the capital of Bali Province where previously it was a capital of Badung Empire which is controlling the south part region of Bali Island from the end of 18 century until conquered by Dutch in 1906. Denpasar is a place for Bali Governor’s office therewith all offices from private sector until important government office like telecommunications, post office, bank, schools, airline and hospital (Sanglah Hospital, the biggest hospital in Bali), Bali Museum, public temple Jagatnatha. Taman Budaya or Bali Art Center


The word of Denpasar, den-pasar is means in north of market. It is a fast growing town especially since the tourism industry growth around 1960. Denpasar is populated by 642.358 people, (2008 census) with population growth 8,9 on average. Gajah Mada Street is main road in this town as the shopping centre, Pasar Badung and Kumbasari traditional market and numerous shops on the edge of this street, exactly in the middle of crossroad had been built a statue which is called Catur Muka Statue. Caur Muka Statue is a statue owning four faces by observing four directions from north, south, east and west. This statue is made on 972 and it’s building to commemorate the Badung War on 20 September 1906 which is well known as Puputan Badung. (puputan means all-out war until death)

The courtyard which is located in the south east of Catur Muka Statue is named Puputan Badung Field where the Badung King with its people had battled until him dead against the Dutch colonist. In north side of Puputan Badung is standing up the office which is called Jaya Sabha that is an official office for Bali’s Governor accepts the important guest for having dinner while enjoying the Balinese Culture Show. In eastside of Puputan Badung, it had been built a Hindu temple on 1968 that is called Jagatnatha Temple. This Temple is a public temple to worship Ida Sang Ida Sanghyang Widhi / God. Especially each full moon, The Hindu people in Denpasar come to this place in particular at the evening time. In south side of this temple, there is Bali Museum built on 1931 by architect of Curt Grundler. Its architecture is a combination between temple and empire palace. This Museum contains the artistic object collection or artifact from prehistoric era until modern-day. Another place is becoming tourist destination is Puri Pamecutan/Pamecutan Palace. Lodgings for the tourist accommodations are available in this palace. This palace is rebuilt as according to its geniuses after broken by Dutch soldier on 1906 and in this palace is kept a set famous Gold Gamelan as empire heritage. The other Puri / Palace located in Denpasar are Puri Satria or Satria Palace and Puri Kesiman or Kesiman Palace.

So don’t miss these places during your holiday in Bali, please contact us or you may join our Gorgeous Bali Tour; Denpasar City Tour. Have a nice holiday…

Bali Tour – A Tour to Surfing Beaches

Much has been written about this arid and rugged area, which forms the southwest most tipoff the island. Limestone cliffs of up to 100 meters in height provide some of the best views in the world, along with some deserted white sandy beaches. Bukit Ungasan is a paradise for the surfer around the world. Some surfing spots / surfing breaks are located on this area from the north to south such as Balangan Beach, Dream Land Beach, Bingin Imposible Beach, Padang-padang Beach / Labuhan Sait, Suluban Uluwatu Beach / Blue Point, Nyangnyang Beach, and Green Ball Beach. In this Bali Tour article I will describe all surfing beaches in the southwest coast of Bali.

Balangan Beach is one of surfing beach on the western side of Bukit Ungasan, just one km north of Dream Land, turn left at the crossroad on Jalan Uluwatu main road, about 30 minutes drive from Kuta heading to the south. Some facilities such as bungalows and restaurants are available here.

Dream Land Beach is located at Pecatu Graha area, on the main road of Uluwatu, see the fancy fence on right side with a big Garuda Wisnu (God Wisnu riding eagle) statue, enter the gate, come down hill heading to the beach, we will pass golf course, hotel and resorts of Pecatu Graha, about 15 minutes drive from the main road Jalan Uluwatu till arrive at parking and toll gate. Need to walk down 200 meters to reach the white sandy beach. Dream Land beach is surfing beach and great for sunbathing, numerous restaurant and warungs are available here. The fancy Klapa restaurant is located here on the cliff of Dream Land Beach.

Bingin Beach and Impossible. Go head to the south from DreamLand’entrance following the main Uluwatu street till you get the road junction at Pecatu village, turn right come down hill, about 2 kms you will see the sign of Bingin Beach, 300 meters walk down to reach the beach. This beach nice for surfing an sunbathing, some warungs and bungalows are available here.

Padang Padang beach or Labuhan Sait Beach. This beautiful beach is several hundred meters south of Bingin Beach. As its neighboring beach, Padang Padang offers a refuge for surfers and great beach for relax and sunbathing. Even Oscar-winner Hollywood actress Julia Roberts has been here filming on her latest Hollywood project, “Eat, Pray, Love”. Yeah, gorgeous beach. To reach the beach, a quick 4 minutes down some steps, and through a narrow crack in the cliff.

Uluwatu beach or Suluban beach or Blue point beach. Located about one km south of Padang Padang beach and one half km north of the ancient Uluwatu Temple. Uluwatu beach is the most favorite place for the surfer, one day I saw more than 200 people on the sea. Walk down 250 meters to reach the beautiful white sandy beach, it’s good for your belly lol.

Nyang Nyang Beach. Nyang Nyang Beach is known for its white sandy beach, facing the vast Indian Ocean and its perfect waves for surfing. It is located east of Uluwatu temple, just follow the main Uluwatu street, about 1.5 km from the temple you will see sign of Nyang Nyang on the right side, follow that narrow street, it will bring you to Nyag Nyang beach. This deserted surfing beach offers the complete privacy and satisfaction for Bali Tour or surfers.

Green Ball Beach. This beach is a bit separated from the other beaches, located south of Bali Cliff Ungasan, facing the vast Indian Ocean. From the parking area, one must walk down about 400 steps (I’ve never count) before reaching the wide beach area. The sea water here is crystal clear and the large wave make it one of the nice place for surfing in Bali.

Beside famous for its surfing beaches, in Bukit Ungasan also lies numerous world class hotels such as Bvlgari, Versace, Bayan Tree,Blue Point and the latest ones are Karma Kandara / Karma Di Mare, the Rock Bar at Ayana Resort and Spa. Yeah these places are deserves to be visited during your Bali Tour, so pleasecontact us to get some assistance, Have a nice holiday…

Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot

This temple was built in the 15th century by the priest Pedanda Bahu Rawuh or Danghyang Nirartha from Majapahit Kingdom. During his voyage along the south coast he caught sight of a rock island and rested there. Some fishermen noticed him and invited him to stay at their hut. Nirartha refused, saying he preferred to spend the night on the little island. That evening, he talked to the fishermen and advised them to build a shrine on the rock. Nirartha felt it would be a holy and appropriate place to worship God.

Tanah Lot Temple is located in coastal side of Beraban countryside, Kediri sub district and Tabanan Regency. It is situated in 30 Km in west side of Denpasar town and about 11 Km in south side of Tabanan town. The temple is built on the rock with 3 acre size and reachable in a few minute by walk, because it is just 20 meters from the coastal lip. This temple is very famous among tourist destination in Bali with spectacular view of sunset. At some nooks of coral reef around Tanah Lot Temple there are holy tame snake in black and white color where according to the local society believe that it as a deity property and as the guard of the temple from the bad influence.

The word of Tanah Lot is consisted of two words that are Tanah word interpreted as a reef looking like gili or isle. Lot or Lod word has meaning the sea. So Tanah Lot is meaning the small island floating on the sea. The location is now called as Tanah Lot has been used at a Megalithic period as a place that looked into holy, proven from the existence of menhir. Pursuant to environmental condition, hence the structure of Tanah Lot Temple is built at irregular reef plain of its angle which is only consisted of one plain yard as Jeroan.

The function of this temple can be realized from the function of the main temple building which is located in the temple main area. In this place, there is a main temple to worship the god in form of Dewa Baruna or Bhatara Segara, the sea power. The media of worship to this god is the temple building with 5 storied meanwhile the 3 storied temple building in north part of this area is purposing to worship to Dang Hyang Nirartha.

In order to know the status of Tanah Lot Temple can be realized from the temple history, function and also incoming devotee existence pray when temple ceremony is held. In this case can be realized as follows:

• Tanah Lot Temple as dang Kahyangan(the big Holy Temples in Bali ), because the history and the Penyiwi (The people taking care of the temple) are from the local people from Tabanan regency and surrounding area
• Tanah Lot temple as Segara Temple, because its function as sanctum to worship the Bhatara Segara, the God with manifestation as the ocean Power Deity

The unique animal can be seen in this temple area is the snake which are generally can be met in the coast. Part of its stomach there are no athwart skin, there is only small skin, but this sea water snake very noxious but snakebite case are very seldom happened, because the sea water snake generally very passive.

What to See in Tanah Lot

As a favorite tourism destination in Bali, Tanah Lot owns a magnificent view in particular at the sunset time where the sun slows down to the earth stomach. Every visitor who visiting this place will be marveled to see the beauty panorama of Tanah Lot. Tanah Lot is related to several sea temples on the south coast of Bali: Pura Sakenan, Pura Uluwatu, Pura Rambut Siwi and Pura Petitenget. All these temples are related to the primary mountain sanctuaries: Besakih at Mount Agung, Pura Batur at Batur and Pura Luhur Watukaru at Mount Batukaru.

Don’t miss this favorite place during your holiday in Bali, ask your guide to visit Tanah Lot, or join our gorgeous Ubud, Tanah Lot Tour or Tanah Lot, Alas Kedaton Tour, have a nice trip…

Tanah Lot,Alas Kedaton Tour

Departure 08.30 AM and 02.30 PM (Approx. 07 Hours )
Price : IDR 300.000, or about US$ 32  per car

Afternoon tour visiting the royal family temples of Taman Ayun at Mengwi, this temple built in 1634. Next stop is in Alas Kedaton, monkey forest and fruit bats, we can enjoy hundreds of little cheeky monkeys Finally reach the coast line admin the world famous temple of Tanah Lot, this lovely temple was built on promontory offshore truly a perfect setting to watch a stunning sunset. Dinner will be served around the temple.

TamanAyun Temple

Taman Ayun Temple is a temple which is used as altar by Hindu people specially exists in Bali Island and it is one of the heritages from Mengwi Empire. It is encircled by big fishpond with huge temple area. The temple buildings are boosting high with high philosophy, story and religious. Inside of this temple area, there is a small fishpond encircles the main temple building. Other buildings in this temple area are reflecting to the empire power with each function. Taman Ayun  is also called Mengwi Royal Temple cause of the story and it is the famous place in place to visit on this tour.

Alas Kedaton is come from the word Alas mean forest and Kedaton. It is a small forest dwelt by a group of monkey and big bat hang-on the trees. The tropical trees are fertile growing in this forest that makes it an ideal habitat of monkeys and other animals. All monkeys living in this forest are chummy and tame with human being. There is a Hindu temple existing in the middle of forest and rice field are located outside of it.

sunset at Tanah LOt

Tanah Lot is a Balinese Hindu Temple on the rock and the seawater encircles it when the sea water is tide. It is looked to be adrift in on the ocean and owns the magnificent view of sunset in the late afternoon. There are several points to see this temple with all amazing view. At this temple, we can find other Hindu temples like that make it a holy place in Bali. There are sea snakes dwell the cave in front of Tanah Lot which you can see with small donation and those of them are believed the holy snake by the local community.