The Island of the Gods. Bali! One of the most exotic places on
earth, the island of Bali lies between the Indian and Pacific Oceans in the
largest archipelago in the world composed of over 13,000 islands that make up
Indonesia.Bali
The Island of the Gods. Bali! One of the most exotic places on
earth, the island of Bali lies between the Indian and Pacific Oceans in the
largest archipelago in the world composed of over 13,000 islands that make up
Indonesia.
Bali is one of over 13,000 islands in the Indonesian archipelago and is located just over 2 kilometers from the eastern tip of the island of Java and west of the island of Lombok. The island home of approximately 4 million people is approximately 144 kilometers from east to west and 80 kilometers north to south.
The islands varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides provide a picturesque backdrop to the colorful and deeply spiritual culture of this 'Island of The Gods'. Surrounded by a golden rim of beaches, an irregular landscape of verdant green terraced rice fields and deep ravines, the island is home to a diverse, exotic culture and gracious people.
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Flight Schedule from LAX
1 CX 881 12NOV *LAX HKG 0020 0745 13NOV
2 CX 785 13NOV *HKG DPS 1005 1450 13NOV
3 CX 784 25NOV *DPS HKG 1600 2045 25NOV
4 CX 880 25NOV *HKG LAX 2340 2015 25NOV
South
 | Denpasar — A large, bustling city, the administrative center and transport hub of the island but not a major tourist destination. |
| Bedugul — A small village north of Denpasar |
| Jimbaran — Sea-side resorts and nice beaches south of Kuta. |
| Kuta — Surfer central, by far the most heavily developed bit of Bali. Lots of shopping and night-life, and the center of party culture on Bali. |
| Legian — Surfer central, by far the most heavily developed bit of Bali. Located between Kuta and Seminyak. |
| Nusa Dua — A enclave of expensive high-end resorts. |
| Sanur — More sea-side resorts and beaches. |
| Seminyak and Kerobokan — Quieter, more upscale beachside resorts and villas just to the north of Kuta, with some fashionable upscale restaurants . Much of the nightlife has also moved into this area, especially around Jalan Dhyana Pura. |
| Canggu An area located about 20 mins drive of greater Seminyak. |
| Uluwatu — A small village near the southernmost tip of Bali with a stunningly located clifftop temple. The name is also broadly used to describe the southern portion of the island. |
Central
| Bedugul — Nice lakes in the mountains, Golf Course, Botanical Gardens, and the famous Ulun Danu temple. |
| Between Sanur and Ubud — A series of "crafts villages" featuring wood carving, painting, batik, and jewelry |
| Ubud — The center of art and dance in the foothills, with an interesting small palace, monkey forest, and lots of arts and crafts shops |
| Sayan — very spectacular rice terraces. |
West
| Gilimanuk — Ferry to Java |
| Negara — |
North
| Lovina — Small villages, black volcanic sand beaches and coral reefs on Bali's north coast. |
| Singaraja -- Largest city on the north shore. |
| Kintamani — Cooler mountainous region of Bali where growing fruit and vegetables is the main horticultural activity . The main attraction for travelers is located around Lake Batur where Peneloken provides the first spectacular view of this crater lake, set in a vast volcano caldera. A climb to the summit of Mount Batur, still an active volcano, to watch the sunrise is an unforgettable experience for more energetic travelers. Further along the rim of the caldera is Pura Ulun Danau Batur, the second most important temple in Bali. |
East
| Amed — A peaceful fishing village. The newest tourist area to be developed in Bali, featuring black sand, coral reefs and excellent diving. Some good restaurants too. |
| Candi Dasa — A very quiet tourist area with a few good restaurants. A great place to curl up with a good book. |
| Tirta Gangga -- Mountains, the water palace and beautiful rice terraces. |
| Padang Bai |
Islands
| Nusa Penida — is an island southeast of Bali island, Indonesia. Administratively, the island is a sub district of Klungkung regency. There are two small islands nearby: Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. The Badung Strait separates the island and Bali. |
| Nusa Lembongan — is an island off the southeast coast of the main island of Bali. The water is quite clear; good for diving and snorkeling. Surfing is crowded but nice waves. Nice coral sand beach. Learn about the cosmetic seaweed farming industry. |
| Nusa Ceningan — is the smallest of the three islands and is rarely visited. Waters around Nusa Ceningan are crystal clear, hosting colorful coral and sea creatures, making it an ideal location for snorkeling and for any other water sport activities. |
We will be staying at the Hotel Aston Bali Location: Situated in Tanjung Benoa village on Nusa Dua Beach, which was formerly a traditional southern Bali fishing village, the Aston Bali is only 15 minutes from the airport on the south east of the island.
Facilities: The resorts 187 deluxe garden and ocean view rooms are spacious and luxurious and feature air-conditioning, mini-bar, cable television, in-room safe, IDD telephone, and private balcony. There are five(5) restaurants & two(2) bars. Swimming pool, daily activities, fitness centre, spa. Water sports include: scuba diving, windsurfing, parasailing. Activities desk, Internet room, gift shop.
Included Tours The 3 full day and 2 half-day tours listed in the original Travelzoo listing includes (1)Kintamani Tour, (2)Eastern Bali Tour, (3)Northern Bali Tour, (4)Oleh Oleh Shopping Tour, and the Unforgettable Sunset Tour. There are many Popular Tours available at reasonable prices.