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Bali's Picturesque Landscape is something to behold - long sandy beaches with wild, crashing surf; exotic coral reefs
teeming with all kinds of exotic fish ,magnificent rice terraces , volcanic mountains; dense tropical jungle with fast-flowing rivers. Tropical climate, with a wet season from April to October wich
is the most popular time to visit Bali. Visiting the island in the wet season is the way to discover its particular beauty, avoiding the main tourist season.
Kuta Beach is the most popular white sand beach in Bali, attracting all kind of tourists. It is ideal for those wishing to combine a beach and a
surfing holiday. The beach extends from Canggu to the airport in Tuban. Tuban Beach is between Kuta and the airport and lined with big hotels.
Less frantic than Kuta, it is a wonderful place to simply grab a lounger, read a good book and relax. It is safe to swim here, thanks to the hotels lifeguards.
Sunset Legian Beach is called the United Nations beach, where locals, expatriates and tourists mingle, play football, indulge in a massage, meditate or exercise. Sanur Beach is a quiet lagoon area with calm waters, very popular with families.Sanur Beach offers also great conditions for windsurfing,parasailing, and
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| The strecth from the Grand Bali Beach to beyond the Bali Hyatt is served by a beach path, which makes possible to cross the many hotels and restaurants along the strip. Jimbaran Beach is a sleepy cove where fleets of fishing boats colour the scene. Since the opening of luxurious hotels, this quiet area has become a popular
place. Local families and tourists come for its beauty, It is also a popular spot for windsurfing and small sailing craft, which are available for rent. Nusa
Dua Beach,with its beautiful sandy beaches offer excellent swimming in a protected lagoon.It was designed with luxury in mind and many famous hotels are established here. Some resorts
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Bali's Temples reflect the important role religion plays in the life of the Balinese. A temple is a place for communicating with
the divine spirits through offerings and prayers. Shorts and mini-skirts are not allowed in and around temples.Take off your shoes in temples.We strongly recommended to follow these customs to show
your respect for the religious traditions.
Bali Dances : Dance is the main art form in Bali. Many festivals and ceremonies of the cycle of life and death take place in the main temple.
Dance shows in hotels or on special stages are only a small part of Balinese dances. The kecak is maybe the most popular of all Balinese dances, the legong is the Dance of the Heavenly Nymphs,the
barong is the magical protector of Balinese villages dance,the topeng is traditional masked dance, the gambuh is a classical form of dance-drama, the Baris is the warrior's dance, the kebyar is a
flashy modern dance and the Shanghyang Dedari, the ritual trance dance.
If you would like to visit the islands near Bali you have a wide choice of Sea Cruises and boat tours from a few hours in a traditional jukung
to day cruises or longer overnights trips on luxury cruisers or yachts. With its famous beaches, surf and coral reefs, Bali is an ideal location for all range of Watersports.There are several tours operating to all activities (Surfing, jet skiing,boogie-boarding, water skiing, parasailing can be found everywhere along the
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Bali is a volcanic island and offers some Mountain Climbing experiences. Mount
Agung is the highest peak with 3.142 metres. Mount Batur, can be climbed in a few hours and if you want to see the sunrise, start early and don't forget a torch.If you plan to climb,
always use a local guide for safety reasons. Bali is one of the best Diving destinations in the world. Golden beaches,clear turquoise water and
very rich marine life.
The most popular diving places in Bali are Sanur, Padang Bai,Tulamben, Amed, Nusa Lembongan.Snorkeling and scuba diving also very popular in Bali. If you're the thrill seeking
type, you might even like to try White-Water Rafting with trips available on the Ayung, Unda and Telaga Waja rivers. The Ayung River is the most
impressive and the easiest to go. Bungy Jumping and Skydiving are the new attractions in Bali. Jungle Trekking into the tropical mountain and
forest.
The village of Bedugul,close to a wonderful lake, with luxuriant flora and fauna is to be seen.You will surely enjoy crossing the calm lake waters in a traditional canoe. Cycling is the most natural way to discover the traditional Balinese Villages,local farming communities and much more. If wind conditions are right, Paradigling is a good way to see the island from a very different perspective. You will ride in tandem with an expert instructor. Courses are
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