Bali Sports & Outdoors

  Blue Lagoon Beach north-east Padangbai
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  • Blue Lagoon Beach north-east Padangbai
      Blue Lagoon Beach north-east Padangbai
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  • Just before sunrise atop Mt Batur
      Just before sunrise atop Mt Batur
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  • Clouds forming as the sun rises, Mt Batur
      Clouds forming as the sun rises, Mt...
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  • Crater lake at sunrise, Mt Batur
      Crater lake at sunrise, Mt Batur
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  • Friendly guide on the climb up Mt Batur
      Friendly guide on the climb up Mt Batur
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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

RIDE THE WATER OF CHANGES

by eltibeff

well, everyone knws it n loves it :)Bali island is known as well as 'Paradise Island', just come and enjoy the sjore and the waves when you ride on your surfing board, awsome ya know!!!!!!! just take a walk to the beach and saw the paradise is

Bali Hai Aristocat Catamaran tour

by austarman

The Aristocat is a 64ft luxury sailing catamaran that sails from Benoa harbour in Bali to Lembongan island most days.The trip takes about an hour or so each way and on the way back the wind was good so they turned off the engines and we sailed home.The Bali Hai Aristocat departs Benoa harbor in Bali at 9am and returns again at around 6pm.The price is $85 US per person for an adult and US $57 for children up to 16 years. The price includes hotel transfers to and from Benoa harbor, plus morning and afternoon teas on the boat, bbq lunch with 2 free drinks, an island village tour, unlimited Banana boat rides, snorkeling over a reef ,a pearl farm visit ,a trip on a submersible coral viewer and unlimited use of the many pools in the Lembongan island beach club.It's a pretty full day if you want it to be or you can just relax by the pools on Lembongan island...up to you.For my money though it...

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Want to see the real Bali???

by hayley_69

Bali has a wonderful scenary and some times the only way you can get to those spots are by walking or cycling.Bali has wonderful rice paddies, waterfalls, nature walks plus cycling paths for any age and fitness level.Bali majority of great scenary is situated up south around the mountain areas more inwards of Bali around the mountains where the cooler parts are.Bali has a number of people who can help you out and take you on walking or cycling trips some major and likeable companies are listed below:Herb WalksA husband and wife business that takes you into the Ubud countryside gathering herbs for traditional medicines and cosmetics which will give you a great educational three to four hour walk into the contryside. Bike - BaikThis local guider takes you for coffee and breakfast in and around Kintamani and around Gunung Batur. His trips take you for about 2 1/2 hours off downhill biking...

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Safety Guidelines For Diving

by hayley_69

When you do a sport which includes you whole body you have to take precautions just incase something did happen.When diving just keep in mind some of these useful tips to make your diving go alot more smoother.1. Try and see if they have a current diving certificate from a recognised diving school so you can tell they are a well known and excellent school to go with.2. Please make sure your health is ok and that there is no problems as it might make it harder and worse to dive.3. Find out stuff about the site your going to yourself like what the weather is going to be like if there is heaps of coral etc etc.4. Look around and ask about local dive regulations.5. Make sure you only stick to sites that your ment to and allowed to go to, dont go wondering off.6. Just be careful and be aware of the underwater conditions as sometimes they can change slightly between sites.

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Can we golf in Bali???

by hayley_69

Yes you can golf in bali there is a few golfing resorts, hotels and country clubs around. Most of them are set in 5 star places or golf places.Bali has a few golf courses around but here are 5 main ones:Bali Golf & Country ClubNusa DuaTelephone: 771 791Bali Handara Country ClubPancasari, BendugulTelephone: 288 944Bali HiltonNusa DuaTelephone: 771 102Grand Bali Beach HotelSanurTelephone: 288 511Le Meridien Nirwana Golf Club & ResortTanah Lot, TabananTelephone: 815 960 You are more than welcome to bring your own equipment but some places do have rentals you can borrow at a cost.Some places also require a caddy and you must at some places have a buggy to get around in depending on the size of the course.Remember light cool clothing as you are outside all the time and Bali get s very hot and humid.Some places do require that you wear the proper golfing clothing as signs or respect for the...

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Jumping From The Air, Not Really Just Bungy Jumpin

by hayley_69

If your up for an extreme challange then this is for you, Bali Bungy Jumping, I will never ever do it im way to scared, but for you guys who love a thrill then go right ahead.The is a number of bungy jumping agencies but the best would be Bungy Jump A.J. Hackett Bungy or Bungy Jump Bali Bungy Co.At Bungy Jump A.J. Hackett you price will include Air conditioned transfers from Legian, Seminyak, Oberoi, Kuta, Nusa Dua and Sanur areas, US$ 25,000 insurance coverage for all transport and Bungy jumping activities, Jump crew accredited to Australian and New Zealand safety standards, Assistants trained by International A.J. Hackett Crew, Jump masters able to speak English and Indonesian, All crew certified in First Aid & CPR, Special jumpers edition T-shirt, Jump certificate and membership discount card, Modern Bungy equipment including welts and ankle harnesses. There Highlights include: Touch...

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Water Sports At Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua

by hayley_69

Tanjung Benoa has the best water sports they have everything here from banana boat rides to parasailing also bottom glas boat rides, kitesurfing, jet skiing also wakeboarding and some more activities.You can either go on this trip with a private guide or you can actually book it up with your hotel, as most hotels recommend with trip, its a very popular trip.It is open every day so you will never miss it. Keep in mind prices are not cheap either, some places like to give the price in USD (american) but tell them where your from and im sure they can tell you in your currency. Lots of sunsreen as they dont supply you with itProtection like sunglasses, hats etcDO NOT TAKE VALUBLES unless some one you trust will be with you stuff all the time as they dont have lockers.

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Playing Pool (or snooker as some people call it)

by hayley_69

Now Balinese guys love playing pool every where you go either along the streets in shops or clubs or restaurants there is a pool table.It is a popular relaxing sport for them and they love it when forigners come to play against them for a challenge or to be in a team with them.There pool tables are really not that good pretty worn tables and cubes put still playable, just maybe look around at some places before going to one.Games cost about Rupiah 2,000 to Rupiah 5,000 depends on where you go, but the places i have been to range to around those prices. No equipment nessasary just yourself and your money. If you like you can bring your own pool cube if you happen to bought one or decided to get one.

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Diving and Snorkling

by hayley_69

Bali has beautiful fishes under the water gorgeous colourful things they are, bright one, dark ones, pretty ones all the ones u can think of.At Bali Scuba they combine local knowledge of diving in Bali with personal attention & the highest levels of professional PADI diving instruction, to ensure that each of there divers get what they payed for.Some diving places they take u around Bali are:-Seraya-PJ (Puri Jati)-Pemuteran-Nusa Penida-Padang Bai-East Coast islands-tulamben-Amed-Menjangan Island-Secret bayFor the beginners course there is 4 which you can choose from here are just 2:-PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING BALI 1 day - 2 divesThe PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience for the first time the thrill of diving in Bali under the care and supervision of a PADI Instructor. During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills before heading off on two...

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White Water Rafting

by hayley_69

Bali Adventure Rafting (Called Adventure House) is the only Bali rafting company that offers '5 star' service from the start to finish.It is the safest family rafting company, only Bali Adventure Tours offers a fully computerized reception centre coupled with fast walk-through equipment outfitting and easy access to the river via safe, engineered steps, complete with hand rails and scenic viewing platforms. The action starts when you launch into an 8 km river stretch, navigating through 27 class II and III rapids set to a backdrop of wild unspoiled rainforest, towering gorges and magnificent rice paddy terraces.Professionally trained and experienced guides pilot safety-equipped Avon rafts through the best river runs, dramatic drops and spectacular waterfalls to make your Bali rafting ride a fun and awesome experience.End the action packed 1.5 hour (approx) journey with hot showers, clean...

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Top 3 Hotels in Bali

The Laguna Resort & Spa  Bali

 8 Reviews and 841 Opinions  MY WIFE AND I STAYED IN THE SHERATON LAGUNA FOR THREE WEEKS IN JULY 2006. THE HOTEL HAS JUST GONE... 

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The Ubud Village Resort Spa  Ubud

 12 Reviews and 204 Opinions  A normal view here...one of the locals working on the rice field located within the resort itself... 

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Q:  How safe is it to travel around Bali? 

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A: "Safe"? Bali is very safe, as safe as any other part of the world at this point in time. We've been to Bali twice after the bombings and have never felt anything but... 

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