Bali Tour Suggestion
Is this your first visit to Bali and you are wondering what to see ? Or you have been to Bali before and now want to see more? In any case, read the itineraries below and choose something that suits ! Should you find any or perhaps all of them interesting, email us before you arrive or we can arrange when you arrive at Serene Villas.
1st Option (Taman Ayun, Kedaton Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot)
ALAS KEDATON (Monkey Forest)
A temple surrounded by monkey forest. A favorite of the tourist crowds.
TAMAN AYUN
Taman Ayun in Mengwi is Bali’s second larges temple complex. The
temple is located on ground surrounded by wide moat.
The stone-carved gate at the entrance is impressive.
TANAH LOT
One of Bali’s most important coastal temples. This 16th Century
temple is built atop a huge rock outcrop in the sea. At low tide it
is possible to walk up to the temple. The best time to see TANAH LOT
is at sunset.
2nd Option (Batubulan, Kintamani Lake and Volcano)
BATU BULAN
Stone figures on the roadside mark the village of Batubulan, the center
of stone carving in Bali. Divinities and demons are carved from sandstone
to be used in houses and temples, or to be placed before entrance and
on road intersection.
Workshops are open for visitors to see artists at work.
GOA GAJAH
Goa Gajah or the elephant cave dates back to the 11th century and is
believed to have been built as a monastery for meditation. Excavations
have un-covered a bathing place with six statues of goddesses holding
water urns.
KINTAMANI
Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Batur, with ribbons of black lava running
down from its peak into the valley below.
3rd Option (Museum, Local Market and Shopping)
BALI MUSEUM
Located in Denpasar, with a splendid collection of art and artifacts from
prehistoric to historic times.
ARTS CENTRE
A traditional Balinese building, which houses a permanent exhibition of
modern painting and woodcarving.
The Arts Center is also known as a museum of art preserving fine collections
of masterpieces to Balinese art.
4th Option (Besakih and Karangasem)
KERTA GOSA
Klungkung, former seat of the oldest kingdom in Bali. The Kerta Gosa
or Royal Court of Justice features ceiling murals painted in traditional
wayang style.
The floating pavilion, gardens and lotus ponds are a reminder of the
kingdom’s former glory.
BUKIT JAMBUL
Breathtaking view of rice fields and green valleys.
BESAKIH
Known as "Mother Temple of Bali". The sanctuary of Besakih
on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese
temples. The sight of the temple against the backdrop of the mountain
is other-worldly.
TENGANAN
One of the original "Bali Aga" villages where traditions have
changed little over the centuries.
KUSAMBA
Village where fishing and salt panning are still the villagers’
main live hood.
GOA LAWAH
A unique temple outside a cave, which shelters 1000’s of, bats
hence the name Goa Lawah or Bat Cave. It is said that the cave extends
all the way to the base of Mt. Agung.
5th Option (Waterbom Park and Spa)
Keep the fun going in Bali with Waterbom
Park, an oasis in the heart of Kuta.
Bali’s only water park features more than six hundred meters of
top quality water slides winding through landscaped tropical gardens.
While relaxation is the key at Waterbom, there are plenty of activities
to choose from - try a scenic slide through tropical vegetation on the
Jungle Ride, or the sheer excitement of the Race Track, where speeds
can reach up to 50 kilometers per hour.
6th Option (White Water Rafting)
Sobek’s whitewater rafting trip
down the Ayung River is one of Bali’s most spectacular tours.
The fast flowing Ayung River carves its way through soft volcanic rock
to produce a narrow, deep-sided thrilling course. We journey through vine-hung
gorges, tranquil rice paddies and stunning jungle scenery while observing
rural Balinese life from the river.
If you are interesting in one of our tour suggestions above simply E-mail
us your details along with dates, time and type of tour required.
