Land Of Sports And Adventure - Bali

Bali's best-known attractions are its countless Hindu temples. Even the smallest villages usually have at least three, but the nine directional temples (kayangan jagat) are the largest and most important. Uluwatu, at the southern tip of Bali, is easily accessed and hence the most popular, with Tanah Lot a close second. However, for the Balinese themselves, the "mother temple" of Besakih on the slopes of Mount Agung is the most important of all.

Amusement Parks

Air Bali, Dewa Ruci Building, Jl.By Pass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta Bali, Tel.: (62)(361) 767466.Fax: (62)(361) 766 581. Website: Air Bali. Helicopter tour around Bali.
Bird Park, Jl.Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Gianyar, Tel.: (62)(361) 299 352.
Butterfly Park, Jl. Batukaru, Wanasari, Tabanan, Tel.: (62)(361) 814 282.
Camel Safari, Jl.Nusa Dua Selatan, Niko Nusa Dua, Tel.: (62)(361) 773377, Fax.: (62)(361) 773 388. Website: Camel Safari.

Children Jungle Camp, Jl.Nusa Dua Selatan, Niko Nusa Dua, Tel.: (62)(361) 773377, Fax.: (62)(361) 773 388. Website: Jungle Camp.
Eka Karya Botanic Garden/Kebun Raya Eka Karya, Candi Kuning, Baturiti 82191, Tabanan, Tel.: (62)(368) 21273.

Elephant Safari Park, Desa Taro, Tegalalang, Gianyar, Bali - Indonesia, Tel.: (62)(361) 721480. Website: Elephant Safari Park. Elephant Tour. A trip on the elephants in the jungles, that can last 15, 40 or 60 min. During this time if there are not many tourists it is possible to ride the elephant sitting on its neck, make some circus tricks, get into the swimmimg-pool. The price is approximately 60 USD.
Odyssey Submarine, Submarine Safaris Asia,Ltd, Jl. Raya Kuta No. 9X Kuta, Bali 80361, Tel.: (62)(361) 759777, Fax: (62)(361) 768333. Website: Odyssey Submarine. Underwater tour.
Rimba Reptile Park, Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Gianyar, Tel.: (62)(21) 299344. Adjacent to Bird Park.
Waterbom Park, Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Badung, Tel. : (62(361) 755676, Fax.: (62)(361) 753517. Swimming pool, water slides.
Zoo Park, Desa Singapadu, Gianyar, Bali, Tel.: (62)(361) 249310. Fax.: (62)(361) 237966. Wildlife conservation area.

Monuments

Garuda Wisnu Kencana. Nusa Dua, Kabupaten Badung, 40 km south of Denpasar. Created by I Nyoman Nuarta. This is statue of god Wisnu riding the mythical Garuda bird.
Bali Bomb, Jl. Legian, Kuta. This monument commemorates the 202 victims of the first Bali Bomb attack in October 2002, including 161 tourists from 21 countries. The site of the former Sari Club, obliterated in one of the blasts, lies adjacent to the monument. It has not been redeveloped.

What to do

Hot springs — There are several hot springs to be discovered in Bali. One of them, along the northern coast of the island, near Lovina, is Air Panjar where stone mouth carvings allow hot water to pass between pools which are set among a lush garden.

Spa — Bali is paradise for spa lovers and all sorts of treatments are widely available, but the Balinese lulur body scrub with herbs and spices — traditionally performed before a wedding ceremony — is particularly popular. Balinese massage is usually done with oil and involves long, Swedish-style strokes. In steep contrast to exorbitant Western massage fees, Balinese massage is an incredible value, and visitors should definitely avail themselves this luxury. In local salons, a one-hour full body massage will cost between Rp. 40 - 60,000, and the two-hour mandi lulur, which incorporates a body scrub and hydrating yoghurt body mask in adddition to the massage, will cost about Rp. 100,000. The curiously named creambath is a relaxing scalp and shoulder massage, usually lasting 45 minutes, in which a thick conditioning cream is worked through the hair and into the scalp. A creambath typically costs about Rp. 40,000. Note that these same services in an upscale hotel will cost many times more.

Sports

Ayung River, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Benoa, Tel.: (62)(361) 7801560. Fax: (62)(361)721481. Ayung River. Facility: white water rafting.
Go Kart, Jl. Kartika Plasa, Kuta, Badung, Tel.: (62)(361) 289534.
Paragliders, Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 12 A, Kuta, Badung, Tel.: (62)(361) 704769. Fax.: (62)(361) 704768. Website: Bali Paragliders.
Scuba Diving — There are many interesting scuba diving sites around Bali such as the wreck of USAT Liberty Glo at Tulamben. Pulau Menjangan is particularly popular.
Surfing — Warm waters, cheap living and reliable sets keeps Bali near the top of world surfing destinations. The southern coast, namely Kuta and the around Nusa Dua are the primary draws. Beginners will find the gentler, sandy areas of Kuta to be ideal for learning. You'll find surf instructors lounging around the beach; a one hour lesson including board rental will cost you around $45 USD.
Telaga Waja River, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, Tel. : (62)(361) 281 408. Fax.: (62)(361) 281 409. Facility: white water rafting. The whole rafting trip is 12.5 km, it takes 2.5 hours, consists of several rifts, 3-4 m waterfalls, at the end of the trip a shower and lunch are waiting for you. In summer there is a discount of 50% for this adventure (so if it is bought in Kuta by tourist agency it will cost 30 USD).
Umalas Stable, Jl. Lestari No 9 X, Banjar Umalas Kauh Kerobokan, Kuta, Tel: (62)(361) 731402, Fax.: (62)(361) 731403. Website: Umalas Stable. Facility: horse riding.

Adventure

Adrenalin Park, Jl. Benasari, Kuta, Kuta, Badung, Tel.: (62)(361) 757841. Facility: bungy jumping, slingshot, climbing wall, pool.
AJ Hacket, Double Six Club Jl. 66, Kuta, Badung, Tel.: (62)(21) 731144. Fax.: (62)(361) 730466. Facility: bungy jump, restaurant, observation tower.
Paintball, Jalan Danau Tamblingan no.118, Sanur, Tel. : (62)(361) 289073, Fax.: (62)(361) 286845.
Sea Walker, Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.7 Sanur, Denpasar,Tel.: (62)(361) 281 408, Fax.: (62)(361) 281 409. Facility: special equipment for walking at the bottom of the sea.
Sling Shot, Jalan Legian Bounty Mall, Kuta, Badung,Tel.: (62)(361) 736151.
Submarine Safaris Asia, Jl. Raya Kuta No. 9X Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia, Tel: +62-361-759777, 759888, Fax: +62-361-768333.