Bali is a place of eternal relief, unraveling itself layer by layer. The first among these is made of surf-pounded coastline, whiteline beaches, throbbing nightlife and diving spots. The second layer is made of its cultural assets. And the third layer. It lies off from the places of tourist density. It is green hinterland of rice paddies dominated by volcanic peaks. Any surprise then that resort of Bali is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. Bali vacations are most famous for the water sports and nightlife entertainment.
Dive Sites
When it comes to diversity, Bali dive sites are unmatched in Indonesia. Diving safaris are part of all Bali vacations and trip itineraries. Dive sites in this resort have sandy slopes, limestone formations, shipwrecks, peaceful bays and ripping currents. One can experience both shore and boat diving.
Most popular dive site during Bali vacation is Liberty Shipwreck. This torpedoed American ship has now become a beautiful artificial reef. Amed, lying to the south, has three very good dive sites. Tulamben Bay, on the northeast coast, is known for its plankton-rich water.
Gili Tepekong has diverse seabed which has huge boulders to small sea gardens. Lipah shipwreck is located at the northern end of Lipah Bay. The shallow reefs of Blue Lagoon are used for introductory dives, night dives and long photo excursions. Divers at Manta Point can get across Manta Rays, which are beautiful creatures. Menjangen Island offers spectacular corals and many deep crevices and fissures as well as small caves.
Orchid Garden
Orchid Garden can be an interesting place to visit during your Bali vacations. Weather and volcanic soil of Bali suits orchids. You can purchase orchid plants as well as books about the flowers in the gift shop.
Gunung Kawi
An ancient monument, Gunung Kawi comprises ten rock-cut candi (shrines). The memorials cut out of the rock face stand in 7 meter high niches carved into the sheer cliff face. Locals say that the candies commemorate the members of the 11th-century Balinese royalty.
Art Gallery Museum
Museum Le Mayeur or Art Gallery Museum, located at Sanur, is a fine example of Balinese architecture. The museum hosts a gamut of Le Mayeur impressionist paintings with information in Indonesian and English. Le Mayeur. He was a famous artist who traveled Africa, India, South East Asia, France and Italy.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
This dense sanctuary in Ubud is inhabited by grey-haired and long-tailed Balinese macaques. They like to have peanuts and ripe bananas from the tourists. However, you should hand food directly to these fellows. The sanctuary also has some interesting temples.
Nightlife Entertainment
Bali has a string of karaoke bars and massage parlours, mainly in the regions of Sanura and Kuta. At the discotheques of Bali, you would meet people who are ready to offer all kinds of services to you.
Accommodation
Bali has hotels which cater to every pocket. So the choice is yours.
Bali is a place of eternal relief, unraveling itself layer by layer. The first among these is made of surf-pounded coastline, whiteline beaches, throbbing nightlife and diving spots. The second layer is made of its cultural assets. And the third layer. It lies off from the places of tourist density. It is green hinterland of rice paddies dominated by volcanic peaks. Any surprise then that resort of Bali is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. Bali vacations are most famous for the water sports and nightlife entertainment.