Selfie at Monkey Forest in Ubud,Bali.

This selfie monkey trend was also used to introduce the best spots in Ubud Monkey Forest to the woder community,especially in cyberspace 

 

Spiritual Cleansing

 Experience one of Bali’s magical rituals which involves using water as a ritual cleanser. The aim is to cleanse both body and mind, to refresh the spirit and dissolve away any negative influences. It is also believed to cure non medical diseases and sickness of the spirit and whether it does or not, a session bathing in holy waters will certainly make you feel good.

Which Bali Beach is right for you ?

Canggu Beach ,Most of Canggu’s coastline has volcanic black sand, while its surf breaks have become popular with international surfers.

Kuta Beach ,Kuta spans around 2.5 km of white and grey sand on Bali’s western coast. Despite its rapid growth and frenzied traffic scene, its unique charm continues to attract both international and domestic visitors.

Seminyak Beach,Seminyak’s beach scene is broken up into subsections, the best of which are Petitenget Beach and Double Six Beach. Some of Bali's best dining venues and world-renowned nightlife spots can be found in Seminyak.

 Melasti Beach,Melasti Beach is a big strip of white sand in Ungasan, south Bali (near the Uluwatu area), with a road carved into the tall limestone cliffs, giving it a stunning background.

 

Amazing Day Trip to Ubud

Discover the center of tradition and art in Bali on a private tour of Ubud. Experience its spiritual heritage with a visit to Batuan Temple. Go to Ubud Monkey Forest, enjoy lunch overlooking lush green landscape near Tegalalang Rice Terraces and more.

Tegenungan Waterfall

Tegenungan Waterfall is not situated in the mountains, which is quite rare for waterfalls in Bali, but actually in Ubud village. Like many others, it still boasts beautiful lush greenery all around (and the added bonus of a beautiful temple nearby), and the natural springs are perfect for bathing. The water flow is heavy, leaving it clean and fresh, so you’ll no doubt spot plenty of locals flocking here each day to enjoy a swim or refreshing bath. And for any budding photographers out there, you’ll want to know that the best time to visit Tegenungan Waterfall is during the evening, since its west-facing location captures the beautiful afternoon light.

Beautiful Rice Terraces

Rice Field in Ubud at Tegalalang is famous for its beautiful scenes of rice paddies. This view alone has an outlook that spreads down before you and away to the rice terraces on the slopes across the valley. The high roadside location is cool and breezy and it is a well-known spot for tourists to stop and take photos.

Sacred Monkey Forest

There are so many monkey forest in Bali,with same type of monkey Balinese long tail monkey,in English callled Macaque.There are about 600 monkeys living this monkey forest,and diveded into 5 groups: in front of themain temple.Michelin,eastern,central and cemeteries.Each group consist of 100-120 monkeys.because of the considerable population,the confilct between groups of monkey cannot avoid.This type of primate is active during the day ana rest at night.The pregnancies of female monkey are about 6 months and generally 1 infant is born.Very rarely are twin. Monkey's baby stays with their mother for about 10 months and thereafter will be weaned to live independently.

Batuan Temple

Batuan Temple is part of the ‘Tri Kahyangan’ or ‘Tri Murti’ concept taught by Mpu Kuturan to the Balinese Hindu community in the 10th century. This incorporates a Desa or Village Temple as a place to worship God Brahma (the Creator), a Puseh Temple to worship God Vishnu (the Preserver), and a Dalem Temple to worship Lord Shiva (the Destroyer).

Ubud Place 

Puri Saren Agung is the palace of the Ubud royal family, making it one of the most prominent landmarks in Ubud. It serves as a cultural repository of arts, dance and literature. The palace’s stage and meeting halls host international events, including the opening ceremonies of the annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.

Ubud Market

The Ubud market also served as a setting for the Hollywood movie Eat Pray Love, which shows a scene with actress Julia Roberts opposite a male character strolling through the stalls which are frequently visited by foreign and local visitors in real life. Naturally, bargaining is essential.

What to expect

Ubud is so rich in historical and cultural attractions that it seems impossible to squeeze in everything on a condensed itinerary. But with the help of an English-speaking guide, you'll be able to head to the area’s various sites. Kick off the tour with a convenient hotel pick up service. Meet your guide and friendly driver who will take you to the best sites in Ubud. First on your, Its spiritual heritage with a visit to Batuan temple,then it's the majestic Tegenungan Waterfall. Capture epic photos as you marvel at its beauty. Then, you’ll visit,Ubud Market,Ubud Place the Monkey Forest a protected area dedicated to the conservation of wild monkeys in the area. Before you enjoy a filling lunch, you’ll visit the iconic Tegalalang Rice Terraces. 

Padang Bay Port

 

Our 6 Favorite Excursions To Do In Bali

 

Bali is one of the most visited destinations for travelers year-round. The Indonesian island is home to a plethora of attractions, beaches, and natural scenery that keeps itineraries full and travelers happy. 

There are so many things to do in the country that it’s impossible to fit everything in during one visit. However, there are some activities you have to see whenever you find yourself exploring Bali’s rich culture and landscape. Here’s a list of our 10 favorite excursions to do in Bali.

By Jasmine Osby

1. Snorkeling

From beginners to experts, Bali’s shores are world-renown to divers and have much to over below its waters. There are many favorite snorkeling spots surrounding the island including the wreck of the USAT Liberty, the Coral Garden, and the Fish Nursery and it’s a great opportunity to explore the sea life that calls the Balian waters home.  A great place to view the coral reef and tropical fish is off the coasts of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. There’s a tour that takes you snorkeling and kayaking through the mangroves that you definitely don’t want to miss out on while visiting the country. 

2. White water rafting

If adventure is on your to-do list, then you definitely want to take some time to white-water raft down the Arung River while in Bali. The tour is two hours long and safety equipment and insurance are included in the costs. After you finish making your way down the river you can enjoy a buffet lunch while overlooking the Arung Valley. 

3. Tour the Rice Terraces and Volcano

Touring the rice terraces in southeastern Bali really emerges travelers in Balinese culture and tradition. Not only does this tour take you through the rice fields but it also gives you a chance to explore other wonders throughout the country including the volcanoes of Kintamani and Mount Batur and the Sacred Monkey. You’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at traditional Indonesian wood carving and taste civet cat coffee.

4. Explore Northern Bali

If you’re interested in experiencing Balian northern culture, make sure you sign up for the tour of Northern Bali. You’ll be able to check out the Handara Gate, Lake Bratan, and the Jungle Swing all in one day and even bathe under a waterfall to conclude your excursion. The tour is full of cultural activities and nature walks that really showcase the tradition and heritage of the island. 

5. Ubud Jungle Swing Tour

The jungle swing deep in the Ubud jungles is a tourist favorite when it comes to visiting Bali. This tour takes you straight to the swing and is a grand cultural experience that allows you to interact with the indigenous people of the rainforest. Lunch is included in the tour and you’ll also be able to explore more rice fields, volcanoes, and coffee plantations. 

6. Bali IG Tour

A great way to show off your Bali adventure to your online followers, the Bali Instagram Tour takes you to some of the most Instagrammed attractions in the country. You’ll visit places like the Ubud rice fields, Tirta Gangga, and the Gate of Heaven, and a guide will help capture the perfect photo to post to your page. The tour has been voted the best tour in Bali for the last three years in a row and it is a must when exploring Bali. 

Secret Waterfall in Bali

 For those who adventure lovers! Meet and experience our Hidden Waterfalls in Bali.

Bali isn't only about beautiful beaches and sunset cocktails. This paradise island is home to stunning waterfalls,looking for some incredible natural beauty or looking for an adrenaline packed day in Bali,here is list waterfall 

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Aling - Aling Waterfall 

~ Banyumala Waterfall 

~ Sekumpul Waterfall 

~ Tegenungan Waterfall 

~ Tibumana Waterfall 

~ Tukad Cepung

5 Amazing Trip Ideas for Your Holiday in Bali

 Take Pictures at Pura Luhur Lempuyang That Will Go Viral

Visit Pura Luhur Lempuyang, a marvelous Instagrammable spot in Bali, and capture creative photos to rock your Instagram account. Snag some shots of the famous Gates of Heaven framing the ethereal beauty of Mount Agung shrouded in clouds.

Walkthrough the Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

The Jatiluwih Rice Terrace is another fabulous tourism spot in Bali. The scenic views of the terraced layout of the rice paddies across a lush valley make it a favorite Instagrammable spot. Chat with the local farmers to get an insight into the traditional irrigation system of these terraces.

Challenge Yourself by the Swings
Have a swinging time on your Bali tour. Soar high above Bali’s scenic landscape and fuel your sense of adventure on Bali’s famous swings. With so many lovely swings scattered across the island, you would be hard-pressed to experience more than just one and grab some highly sought-after photo opportunities.

Watch Kecak Dance by the Sunset in Uluwatu

Feel the vibe up top.  Watch the awe-inspiring Kecak Dance performance that adds to the sweeping cliff-top panorama of Uluwatu Temple. As the sun takes a dip into the Indian Ocean in the background, the rhythmic chanting of the performers makes the moment all the more enthralling.

Shop and Haggle in Ubud Art Market
Add a little retail therapy to your Bali itinerary. Check out Ubud Art Market and you won’t be disappointed with the abundance of local art items it has to offer: handicrafts, textiles, paintings, household items, jewelry, and much more. Pick out a souvenir and haggle for the best prices.

Direct Perth to Bali flights resume, but the island is not as tourists will remember

 Direct Perth to Bali flights resume, but the island is not as tourists will remember

Direct flights between Perth and Bali resumed on Friday morning, with Jetstar carrying the first plane-load of West Australians to the popular holiday island for the first time in two years.

Before the pandemic, Bali was Western Australia’s most popular international destination, and third most popular destination overall, with 63 flights a week landing at Denpasar Airport in 2018.

During that time nine flights were leaving Perth for Bali each day, transporting 1200 travellers.

From Friday, Jetstar will resume one return flight a day.

AirAsia, which also used to service the route, plans to resume the three-hour flight by mid-May after the island lifted its 3-day quarantine requirement for international arrivals on March 14.

Indonesia Institute Inc president Ross Taylor said Australians had already begun to return to Bali in recent weeks from other Australian states, with the tourist precinct slowly coming back to life.

“It’s like the Bali of old, less the intensity, so there are some shops that are still closed down and still comparatively a lot less people,” he said.

“When you think in WA alone we normally have at any one time 7500 people in Bali, it’s nothing like that, but people will find that it’s held out generally pretty well.

“A lot of the resorts have done a lot of renovation work, so it’s not run down, its looking good.”

Travellers wanting to fly to Bali must test negative to COVID-19 within 48 hours of catching their flight, and masks are still required in some situations, such as when inside large shopping malls.

“What a lot of Balinese people did during the height of the pandemic, they just returned home to their village and started work on the rice paddy field with grandma and granddad. It was very hard for them, but they survived,” he said.

“So what’s happening now is you’re starting to see this gradual drift back to the tourist precinct and they’ll pick up from where they left off.

“It’s very early days yet, but all the feedback I am getting is that forward bookings are looking really strong.”

In the months before the pandemic stopped Australians from travelling freely, the nation was crowned Bali’s number one tourist source for the first time since China took over the top spot in 2017.

Around 1.23 million Australians visited the island in 2019, a record according to the Indonesia Institute Inc.

Source : watoday

By Heather McNeill

Bali Expected To Welcome Australian Visitors Back In November

 

Bali is expected to start receiving Australian visitors again in November 2021 as Australian authorities have planned to revoke their travel restrictions.In accordance with a letter that was signed by the Australian Consulate General, Anthea Griffin on October 21st 2021 for Bali Tourism Agency, Australia has planned to start allowing their citizens to travel outside of their country to destinations such as Bali by the 1st of November 2021. Several weeks prior the Australian Ambassador, Penny Williams had sent a similar letter to the Indonesian Tourism Minister in regards to their lifting their travel restrictions.

Griffin confirmed that New South Wales’s authorities will start allowing their fully vaccinated citizens to gain access to Sidney after traveling from outside of Australia without quarantine. Meanwhile the other Australian’s states have been preparing the same reopening plan by reducing or possibly revoking their quarantine policy in the near future when they reach their Covid-19 vaccination target.

Apart from its citizens, Australia will also grant permission to international visitors including Indonesia to gain access back into the country once their border reopens.

“With this leniency, we expect to see the first Australian visitors back in Bali soon as well as finally rekindling the mutual relationship between Australia and Indonesia that was established long ago.” Griffin said. 

Meanwhile the Head of Bali Tourism Agency, Putu Astawa hasn’t announced any statement in regards to this letter. “I can’t give any response to this letter as we haven’t had any communication with the Australian Consulate General, but we’ll let you know at the upcoming press conference.” Astawa concluded.

Source : thebalisun

BALI GOVERMENT FINALLY IMPOSES EMERGENCY PARTILA LOCKDOWN AFTER PREVIOUSLY REFUSING THE IMPLEMENTATION.

 After previously refusing to implement the emergency partial lockdown that was instructed by the President, Bali provincial government finally agreed to impose the policy on the island.Bali Regional Secretary, Dewa Made Indra who previously stated that Bali is currently not in an emergency situation from Covid-19 transmissions has revised his statement, and finally agreed to implement the policy as it was instructed by President Jokowi on Thursday (1/7). The Head of Bali Civil Service Officer, Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi confirmed that Bali will impose an emergency partial lockdown earlier than the President’s instruction that is supposed to start on the 3rd of July 2021. “Bali is currently on the assessment of level 3 (orange zone) from the Covid-19 pandemic, so we will start to implement an emergency partial lockdown today.” Dharmadi said on Thursday (1/7).

The partial lockdown is imposed on seven Bali regions that are considered as orange zones such as Denpasar, Jembrana, Badung, Gianyar, Bangli, Klungkung and Buleleng. The Governor of Bali, I Wayan Koster hopes that this implementation will reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmissions in all Bali regions. Prior to this decision, the central government through the minister of maritime and investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan stated that every regional leader who refused to implement the emergency partial lockdown as instructed to their areas would be temporarily deactivated as a form of sanction.

“In accordance to the Article 68 number 1 and 2 from the Constitution Number 23 Year 2014 about Regional Government, the Governor, Regent and Mayor who refuse to follow this instruction to impose emergency partial lockdowns from the 3rd to 20th of July 2021 would be sanction with a warning and could potentially be temporarily deactivated from their duty.” Luhut concluded.

SOURCE ;thebalisun

PRESIDENT APPROVES 10 PROPOSALS FROM BALI'S GOVERNOR

 

The Indonesian President, Joko Widodo has approved 10 proposals that have been requested by the Governor of Bali to revive their economy.During a meeting that was attended by several ministries such as the State Secretary Minister, Tourism Minister, Finance Minister, Governor of Indonesian Bank and the Bali Governor on Monday morning (7/6) around 9:30am, President Jokowi invited them to discuss several main topics. Such as, the Covid-19 vaccine distribution in Bali, optimizing domestic tourism, prevention protocol implementation, reopening of the international travel corridor and optimizing creative economy in Bali.

During the meeting, Koster also proposed 10 requests to help Bali’s economy recover. The requests included:

– another 3 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for Bali residents in order to finish the vaccination program by July 2021

– optimizing domestic tourism by providing special incentives

– optimizing the ‘Work From Bali Program” by reaching all the government’s institutions and ministries

– hosting more big international events in Bali

– proposing to reopen the international travel bubble by the end of July 2021

– continue the cash assistance program for the Bali tourism sector 

– extending the instalment period for tourism businesses

– providing new skill set training program for Bali people

– providing soft loan programs for the tourism sector 

– allowing Bali to host virtual Bali Arts Festival on July 12th 2021

After discussing and considering all aspects and conditions, the President has approved all 10 proposals that were requested by the Bali Governor. “President Jokowi has finally agreed and instructed related ministries to help us implement all these programs in near future.” Koster said.

Source : thesunbali

OFFICIALS CONFIRM THAT DENPASAR'S RECOVERY RATE FOR COVID-19 HAS REACHED 95%

 

Officials from the Denpasar city government have confirmed that the recovery rate of Covid-19 in Denpasar, Bali has reached 95.51% as of Tuesday (18/5).Gede Rai also explained that the accumulated Covid-19 cases in Denpasar is 14,699 cases, with 14,039 recoveries (95.51%), 38 deaths (2.3%) and 322 patients are still being treated (2.19%). He warned people to be more aware about the new variants of Coronavirus that were recently transmitted onto the island. “Despite the leniency that was implemented by the government, people still need to comply with prevention protocols in their daily activities.” Gede Rai added.

Gede Rai committed to keep doing various efforts to reduce Covid-19 transmission and the fatality rate of Covid-19. “We will keep on monitoring several different locations everyday to assure that everyone is complying with the protocols. We will also be educating people and disinfecting some public areas while the Covid-19 vaccine is being distributed as we aim to achieve herd immunity before the border reopens in near future.” Gede Rai concluded.

Source ; thesunbali

BALI OFFICIALS CONFIRM THAT BALI IS READY TO RECEIVED INTERNATIONAL TOURIST THIS YEAR

 Bali Provincial government has announced that Bali is ready to start receiving international travelers when the border reopens in June or July this year.Bali Vice Governor, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) confirmed that Bali has met all the requirements to begin receiving international visitors. “Preparation stages such as distributing the Covid-19 vaccine in 3 appointed green zone areas and the implementation of prevention protocols are almost finished.” Cok Ace said during a press conference on Friday (23/4).

He also explained that Bali has increased the capacity of medical facilities and laboratories to handle around 3 thousands patients each day. “We’ve increased the capacity in some medical facilities in those three appointed green zone areas such as BIMC Hospital in Nusa Dua, Bali Mandara Hospital in Sanur, Kenak Medika and Ari Canthi Hospital in Ubud as preparation before reopening the border.” Cok Ace added.

Apart from that, Cok Ace also claimed that the compliance rate of Bali people following prevention protocols has reached 96.8%  and the Covid-19 vaccine distribution in Nusa Dua, Ubud and Sanur has almost reached 100%. “23% (600,000 people) of the population outside those three appointed green zone areas were vaccinated, and we keep on pushing the distribution as fast as we can to achieve herd immunity.” Cok Ace concluded. Meanwhile the Head of the Indonesian Bank for Bali, Trisno Nugroho said that he has been developing a cashless payment system for international visitors to minimize contact while making transactions in near future.

SOURCE : thebalisun

BALI WILL HOST 20 NATIONAL EVENTS TO ATTRACT DOMESTIC VISITORS IN 2021

 

Bali Officials plan to hold 20 national big events in 2021 to increase the enthusiasm of domestic tourists to visit the island.

The Head of Bali Tourism Agency, Putu Astawa said that Bali is expected to host these big events this year to attract more domestic visitors, especially when the border remains closed for international visitors. “These events will be held in Bali as an effort from the government to increase more visitors from all around Indonesia during the Covid-19 pandemic .” Astawa said in Denpasar on Tuesday (6/4).

But Astawa admitted that he can’t really expect too much during these times as the pandemic has caused many people to become reluctant to travel. “Prior to the pandemic, we used to have 16,000 visitors each day. But during this time, we can only expect to receive around 30% of that. And I think if we have at least 5,000 visitors each day, that should be enough.” Astawa added.

The events that Putu Astawa is set to host this year are :

• Nusa Penida Festival
• Nusa Dua International Run
• Pesona Nusa Dua Fiesta 2021
• Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
• Gianyar Layang-Layang Festival
• Ubud Jazz Festival
• Jatiluwih Festival
• Kerambitan Festival
• Tanah Lot Weekend II
• Denpasar Festival
• Bali And Beyond Travel Fair
• Bali Art Festival
• Tabanan Amazing Race
• Karangasem Cultural Movement Carnaval 2021
• Panglipuran Festival
• Makepun Festival
• Umabian Fest
• Bali Cycling Marathon
• Buleleng Festival
• Pemuteran Festival

“In order to support these events, we will cooperate with several travel agencies in multiple cities around Indonesia to optimize the domestic market by reaching offices, schools and communities in their areas.” Astawa concluded.

SOOURCE : thebalisun