In addition to cultural and natural attractions that Bali can offer to visitors, kinds of sport and exercises are the alternative especially among those of sport lovers. Tennis courts available at most major hotels and for those fond of cycling push bikees are readily available for hire. Golf Courses, Horse back riding, water sports.
Nusa Dua - Tanjung Benoa (Boat Dive), if you stay in the South of Bali (Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Sanur, Kuta or Jimbaran) this is a perfect dive site for those who don't want to spend a full day trip or for those who want to brush up on their diving skills. This is also a good place for those who wish to discover scuba diving and who intend to learn more about scuba diving.
Parasailing, take in the spectacular views as well as the thrill of a life time.
Banana Boat, lot of laughs buoyancies vests supplied for the young and those who can not swim. It's fun for all the family.
Diving, Indonesia is the biggest archipelago in the world and has the richest biological diversity of undersea life. For those who love underwater world and always wanted to dive, now it is your chance to join the fun. Spectacular tropical sea of Bali richly in habited.
Dolphin, see them playing in their natural habitat.
Jungle, bird watching in the beautiful mangroves
Coral Fishing, deep see fishing and trawling
Snorkeling, a most the beautiful reef and many different tropical fish pure beauty and amazement.
Wake board - water ski, jump the wake
Jet ski, fast and thrilling or just cruise to check our the turtle sanctuary.
Nusa Penida - Lembongan - Ceningan (Boat Dive), no doubt, these three sister islands are one of the best dive sites in the world and can be reached in 70 minutes from Tanjung Benoa - Nusa Dua or in 35 minutes from Padang Bai by fast boats. These islands have several famous dive sites with its own character. Strong but predictable current can be expected at anytime, on this dive sites you have the chance to see turtles, sharks, manta, ton of swarms coral fishes and if you are lucky you may encounter MOLA MOLA sunfish during July and November.
Padang Bai (Boat Dive), an easy access to several dive sites by local traditional boat (jukung) to explore the variety of hard corals, soft corals and beautiful tropical coral fishes. This makes the place popular for divers, underwater photographers and snorkelers as well. On good days, you can encounter almost everything here. Currents exist permanently, however not necessarily very strong. It's highly recommended for family outing.
White water rafting, grab and get ready to rage with exhilariting raftinga adventure on the spectacular ayung river.
Kayanking, challenge and experience the solo thrill of kayaking down the ayung river in a state of the art.
Trekking experience
Cycling adventure, starting in view of mount Batur volcano at kintamani breathtaking bicycle tour winds down
Bungy jump
TRAVELLING ALL OVER BALI
Visitior can explore the tiny island by using various means of Transportation such as: taxi, bus, mini-bus, bemo (local minibus) and motorcycle.
Taxi operated from all major hotels and the airport with rate varying according to destinations. Taxis are metered unlike the cars that belong to travel agencies. Insteat of taxos the tourist ma choose of many tourist buses or shuttles that operate from hotels. Travel agencies or travel agency offices. Public minibus or big buses are available in every corner of the island with quite inexpensive price. They here and there and everywhere to take and drop off local passengers, so taht such a trip will give you the experience of traveling with the locals. For those who prefer to travel more privately, self drive, rented cars or motorbike may be the choice. He prices, however, do not always include insurance, and they vary depending upon the type of vehicle and the duration of hiring.
Petrol pumps and service station are available at every large town. In emergency there are always road side kiosks fuels out of drums at a bit dearer price.
While driveing yourself, please take out most care sice the traffic rules may be some what different from those observed in your country.
An International Drivers License is required, but one can apply for temporary permit in Denpasar and go for a test driver at the Tourist Driving License office.
It is a compulsory to wear a crash helmet while you are on the road on a motorbike. Helmets are available at motorbike hire ourlets. Small horse-drawn carts called Dokar serve as convenient transportation during of hours and off the beaten track.
PLACES OF INTEREST
GWK Cultural Park, The landmark of Indonesia Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural park, dominating the park is Wisnu, a bust of a Hindu deity constructed from giant slabs of copper and brass. Representing the divine force responsible for the protection of the universe, the 22 meter Wisnu figure is a modern rendering of an ancient cultural tradition. The companion piece, Garuda, represents the giant bird which transports Wisnu, a symbol of both freedom and selfless devotion. The two 25-meter natural limestone pillars comprising the Gapura Batu, at the entrance gate to the complex are carved with images taken from the Ramayana, the mythical cycle of stories forming the dramatic basis of most Balinese art forms. The base relief carvings on the gate depict scenes from the Wayang, the shadow puppet theatre unique to Bali and neighbouring Java.
Air Sanih, tranquil beach with fresh spring pools beach and accommodations
Alas Kedaton, a temple surrounded by forest with monkeys inhabitants
Amlapura, principal city of Karangasem district with Raja s Palace
Bangli, the capital - town of Bangli district with beautiful Kehen Temple nearby
Banjar, hot spring bathing place with pool on the North coast
Batubulan, known for stone carving and Barong Dance performance
Batur, well-known for the active Mt. Batur and the Lake
Batukaru, Temple on the highland with Lush vegetation surroundings
Bedugul, beautiful lake-temple Beratan with harmonious mountain panorama
Besakih, the biggest temple in Indonesia, or The Mother Temple situated on the siope of the sacred Mt. Agung
Bona, center of palm-lead and bamboo handycrafts
Bukit Jambul, marvelous scene of rice terraces
Candidasa, peaceful white-sandy beach complete with accommodation
Celuk, center of gold and silver works with art shop
Delod Berawah, peacefull beach on the west coast
Denpasar, the capital city of Bali, with shopping centers, markets, Bali Museum and Art Center
Gianyar, the capital town of Gianyar district with old residence of the former Raja of Gianyar
Gilimanuk, Ferry to Java
Gitgit, breathing waterfall with natural beauty surroundings
Goa Gajah - elephant cave, ancient hermitage with a Ganesa Statue inside, often called the elephant cave
Goa Lawah - the bat cave, a cafe with thousand of bats in habitants situated on a temple courtyard
Gunung Kawi, ancient memorial of the Balinese rulers carved on a solid rock with beautiful surroundings
Jatiluwih, the most fantatic viewing spot of rice - terrace
Kamasan, famous for typical traditional painting, gold, silver and brass works
Kebun Raya, know for the Botanical garden with wide selection of plants
Bedugul, fresh with mountain air
Kerambitan, royal palace with spacious gamelan hall
Klungkung, capital town of Klungkung district, known for the old court of justice Kerta Gosa
Kuta, the most well know tourist resort of Indonesia, with marvelous white sandy beach and beautiful sunset
Lovina Beach, restiful tourist resort on the North coast
Mas, well-knwn for special quality of wood carving and other handicrafts
Medewi, pleasant beach for water sport lovers
Mengwi, known for royal temple Taman Ayun surrounded by moat with Manusa Yadnya Museum nearby
Nusa Dua, Magnificent white sandy beach with a number of 5 star hotels
Padang Bay, Ferry to Lombok
Pancasar, known for the best golf course Bali Handara
Penelokan, the literaly meaning is place for looking the most fascinating viewing spot overlooks the volcano and Lake Batur
Pulaki, monkey temple with hot spring water nearby on the North coast
Menjagan island , part of Bali Wild Life Reserve with underwater beauty and flocks of protected dearsRambut Siwi, temple on the cliff known as one of the main tourist resort with International Hotel
Sangeh, forest of nutmeg trees with hundreds of monkey inhabitant and Bukit Sari Temple in the middle of it
Sanur, exiting white sandy beach known as one of the main tourist resort with International Hotel
Serangan island, known as turtle island with diving area and sarenan temple
Singaraja, the principal town of buleleng district formerly the original capital of Bali, known for Gedong Kirtya museum (old manuscript on palm leaf)
Sukawati, art market with wide selection of artwork with reasonable price
Suluban, excellent beach for surfing
Tampak Siring, well known for holly spring temple with the state palace on the upper land
Tanah Lot, scenic temple set on a rocky isle known as the best place for watching sunset
Tenganan, ancient village of the original balinese, known for ikat hand-woven cloth called Gringsing
Tirta Gangga, old royal bathing place of the former raja of Karang Asem with pools
Toya Bungkah, known for thot spring bathing place by the lake Batur
Trunyan, ancient village of the original balinese with specific tradition on custom, accessible by boat over the lake of Batur
Tulamben, fascinating diving area with beautiful under water sceneries and the wreck of SS Liberty
Ubud, famous amidst visitors for various countries for Museum of Painting "Puri Lukisan" country side living and artisan community
Uluwatu, amazing temple perching on the edge of stiff cliff on the south Coast
West Bali National Park, covers about 70.000 hectares and famous for white starling (Leucopsar Rotchildii) and wild bull (Boss Javanicus)
Bali Government Tourism Office