"Selamat Datang di
Bali" - Welcome to
Bali
Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it
 was a painted backdrop: rice paddies trip down hillsides like
giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are
lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters
of the Indian Ocean.
But the paradise gloss has been manufactured and polished by the
international tourist industry rather than by the Balinese
themselves - who don't even have a word for paradise in their
language - and it pays scant regard to the political and
economic reality of life on Bali.
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Fact File-Bali: |
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Location: |
Southeastern Asia,
archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific
Ocean |
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Area: |
5,620 sq km |
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Capital: |
Denpasar |
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Map Reference: |
Southeast Asia |
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Time Zone: |
GMT/UTC +8 |
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Currency: |
Indonesia Rupiahs (IDR)
1 INR = 216.491 IDR approximately
1 USD = 9,471.33 IDR approximately |
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Language: |
Bahasa Indonesia
(official, modified form of Malay), English, Dutch,
local dialects, the most widely spoken of which is
Javanese |
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Religion: |
95% Balinese Hindu,
plus Muslim and Christian minorities |
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Climate: |
Denpasar (Bali) has a
warm to hot tropical climate.
Winter: June to August - average day time
temperature 28ºC
Spring: Sep to November - average day time
temperature 29ºC
Summer: Dec to February - average day time
temperature 29ºC
Autumn: March to May - average day time
temperature 29ºC
Temperatures in summer can reach as high as 35ºC and
in winter as low as 23ºC. The wettest months of the
year are between November and April. |
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When to go: |
Just considering the
weather, the cooler dry season from April to October
is the best time to visit Bali. The rest of the year
is more humid, more cloudy and has more rainstorms.
The European summer holidays bring the biggest
crowds in July, August and early September . |
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Clothing: |
Due to the hot humid
climate light clothes made of natural fiber
materials such as cotton should be worn. The wearing
of clothing made from artificial fiber materials
such as nylon is not recommended. Sweaters may be
required at night during the cool season or if
visiting the mountainous areas. |
Facts for the Traveler:
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Visas:
Visitors from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand,
and most of Western Europe don't need a visa to enter
Indonesia provided you have a ticket out of the country
and your passport has at least six months validity. At
the time of arrival, you will be issued with a tourist
card which is valid for a 60-day stay. Keep the card
with your passport as you'll have to hand it back when
you leave the country. It is not possible to get an
extension on a tourist visa, unless there is a medical
emergency or you have to answer legal charges. There are
visas, particularly a business visitor's visa, which may
be valid for a longer period. The immigration office is
in Denpasar. If you have to visit this office, make sure
you wear your most respectable clothes.
It is now confirmed that the
14 additional countries slated for visa on
arrival facility in Indonesia (TTG
Asia, July 8 issue) will be able to do so from August 1 2005.
This brings to 36 the number of countries eligible for the
facility. The 14 countries are
Austria, Belgium, India, Ireland, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Maldives,
Egypt, Portugal, Qatar, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain.
While the cost of visa
remains at US$10 and US$25, the validity is now 07 and 30 days.
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Shopping:
Bali is famous for it's woodcarving and sculptures;
silver and gold jewelry, woven cloth, sarongs,
traditional and realist paintings, bone and coconut
shell carvings, antiques, basket wares and masks. More
recently garment manufacture has increased and excellent
designer garments are available cheaply. Tailoring is
cheap and quick. Except in fixed-price stores &
restaurants, shopping is done by bargaining, the
national sport. Only one rule, both buyer and seller
should end up satisfied, and not lose face! It can be
fun.
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Electricity: Most hotels use 220 volts, 50 cycles
and a round, two-pronged slim plug. Bathroom shaver
plugs usually have a transformer switch. We suggest
taking an adaptor for your appliance.
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4nights / 5days Bali Tours |
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Day 1:
Denpasar (Capital of Bali) |
Arrival Ngurah Rai
Airport, meet and transfer to hotel. Afternoon city
tour visiting Pasar Badung-24 hours Traditional
Market, Museum of Bali, Werdhi Budaya Art Center,
The monument of Braja Sandhi at Renon. Overnight
stay at hotel |
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Day 2:
Denpasar *(B/L) |
After Breakfast, Full day
sightseeing visiting Kintamani,
the oldest tour destination in Bali,
Batubulan to see Barong
Dance, Celuk-a Gold
/Silver/Handicraft Center Village, Batuan
/ Singapadu - Balinese Traditional House,
Mas - Woodcarving Village, Royal Tombs in Gunung Kawi, Mount and Lake Batur
Overlooking Kintamani , Beautiful Rice Field
Terraces in Tegal Alang,
Ubud- a Beautiful Natural Village and Painter
Village,
Batik Artwork in Tohpati and Kesiman. Return
to Hotel and Overnight stay.
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Day 3:
Denpasar (B/L) |
After Breakfast, Full day
Sightseeing visiting Taman Ayun (Mengwi), Ulun Danu Temple at Bedugul's
Lake, Traditional Market of Bedugul's Villagers,
Bali Botanical Garden, Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest , Tanah Lot
with Lunch. Return to Hotel.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 4:
Denpasar *(B/D) |
Free till afternoon for
own activities. Evening sunset cruise with dinner.
Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 5:
Departure (B) |
B/Fast at the hotel.
Drop at the airport. Depart for your destination. |
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Hotel Name
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Category |
Adult Twin Sharing |
3rd
person |
Compulsory
New Year Eve Dinner |
| The Oasis - Kuta |
3-star |
USD 259 |
USD 199 |
USD 35 per person |
| Wina Hotel - Kuta |
3-star |
USD 210 |
USD 165 |
USD 20 per person |
| Bali Summer -
Kuta |
2-star |
USD 242 |
USD 170 |
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| Pertiwi Resort
- Ubud |
3-star |
USD 299 |
USD 225 |
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| Griya Santrian
- Sanur |
3-star |
USD 299 |
USD 225 |
USD 60 per person |
| Puri Santrian
- Sanur |
4-star |
USD 322 |
USD 249 |
USD 60 per person |
| Legian Beach
Bali-Kuta |
4-star |
USD 349 |
USD 258 |
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| Bali Hayatt |
5-star |
USD 479 |
USD 325 |
Optional |
| Grand Hayatt |
5-star |
USD 649 |
USD 442 |
Optional |
| Hotel Padma |
5-star |
USD 499 |
USD 349 |
USD 125 per person |
| Nusa Dua Spa |
5-star |
USD 499 |
USD 349 |
Optional |
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*All
Prices are subject to change with out prior
notice |
Prices not valid for
visitors from Europe and Japan, as prices will be quoted in
Euros or Japanese Yen on request.
Package
Cost Includes:
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Accommodation
for 4 Nights / 5 Days at the chosen hotel with breakfast
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Return
transfers airport – hotel – airport
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Full day tour
of Kintamani with Local Barong and kris dance and Lunch
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Full day tour
of Bedugul and Tanah Lot with lunch
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Evening sunset
Cruise with transfer and dinner
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Taxes
Package Cost
does not include:
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International
Airfare
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Indonesian
visa
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Meals that is
not covered in the itinerary
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Other tours or
options
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Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, drink,
telex, telephone calls or overweight baggage charges are
excluded.
Clients from Bangalore, email
your queries to:
blr@akshayaindia.com
Optional Tours:
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Optional Tours |
Tour Cost |
| Half day tour
of Ubud and Sukawati local market |
USD 15.00 Per Person |
| Island day
cruise with lunch |
USD
80.00 Per Person |
| Whitewater
rafting with lunch |
USD 45.00 per person |
| Bali Bird Park
and reptile park without lunch |
USD 30.00 per person |
| Country side
trekking Min 2 persons |
USD 28.00 per person |
| Ayurvedic/Traditional
Balinese Massage 2 Hrs |
USD 35.00 per person |
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*All Prices are
subject to change with out prior notice |
Other packages tailor
made to suit your requirement available on request !!!
For Corporate incentives, group tours, Events and other
activities
please call us at +91 0 98802 44486
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