Bali, Indonesia @ 4 Days 3 Nights
The Best of Bali
Highlights: Ubud, Tanah Lot, Kintamani, Bedugul
Day
1:
We
departed from KLIA 2 to Ngurah Rai International Airport took 3 hours by
flight. After arrived, we took van from airport to our resort and it took 20
minutes which located at Seminyak. It has an outdoor infinity pool and a pool
bar, a gym and 12 dining options, After
checked in, settled everything down and had a shower, we proceed to Uluwatu
Temple.
It
is very beautiful ancient temple on a cliff 100 meters above the ocean and it is
perched on steep cliffs which have formed where the land ends at the South East
coast of the Island. Besides, the temple was built in the 11th century, and it
is one of the oldest and important temples in Bali. Uluwatu is a best place,
because you can see hypnotic waves, awesome sunset, terrorizing monkeys.
Next
will be enjoyed the famous sunset view grilled seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay,
it took around 35 minutes from Uluwatu by van.
There
has a huge variety of seafood packages for us to choose like seafood basket
with or without lobster, seafood maharani, lobster dinner and seafood packages.
The price for seafood is reasonable and it just subjected to 10% tax and 5%
service charges. especially the service charges is very worth it, because their
services are good.
Address:
Jalan Pantai Kedonganan, South Kuta, Kuta, Denpasar City, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact:
+62 851-0172-5367
Opening
Hours: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm Daily
Day
2:
Had
a breakfast at resort.
After
finished, we transferred to Kintamani, but passed by Celuk and stopped there
and it took around 50 minutes to reach.
Celuk
is a place where we pay a short visited to the village and it is the place
where selling silver craft. We visited Celuk just around 30 minutes, because
nothing special, so proceed to MAS, it took 20 minutes to reach. Below is the
address:
Address:
Celuk, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80582, Indonesia.
MAS
is a place where is known for the wood carving product and most of the carving
are used Gods as an image, and some of them are very innovative and
well-designed and refinement as well.
Next
station was Kintamani. It took 1 hour and 15 minutes from Mas to Kintamani.
We
enjoyed the panorama of the Mount Batur, semi-active volcano which stand
majestically over the beautiful lake Batur whilst enjoyed buffet lunch at Grand
Puncak Sari Restaurant. There are quite a number of buffet restaurants, but we
chose this because this is most recommended by bloggers and other websites.
Address:
JL. Raya Penelokan, Kintamani, Kec. Bangli, Bali 80652, Indonesia
Contact:
+62 366 51190
Opening
Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-5pm
After
lunch, we visited Tirta Empul in Tampak Siring. It took 40 minutes from
Kintamani to Tirta Empul.
It
is a Hindu Balinese water temple which believed to have magic curative powers,
and throngs of people visit the special bathing pools where clear cool water
spouts from mossy walls and it made me fill my soul. The entrance fee is IDR
6,000/person. Before entering the temple, we were required to wear Sarong,
because there is strictly no shorts and miniskirts allowed, but slippers and
sandals are permissible though J. Although the sarong is free of charge, but
donation’s expected. This place not only pleasing to the eye,but it fills the
spiritual.
Address:
Jl. Tirta, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
On
the way back to resort and enjoyed dinner, we visited a traditional Ubud
Market. It took 30 minutes from Tirta Empul to the market.
Most
of the store in Ubud market are selling hand-craft, carving, jewellery and etc.
Address:
Jl. Wenara Wana, Ubud, Kec. Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
Day
3:
The
breakfast as usual, then we proceed to Tanjung Benoa by van and it took 40
minutes to arrive.
Tanjung
Benoa is a beautiful beach on the southern part where offer all kinds of
adventurous water sports like parasailing, jetski, seawalker, banana boat,
scuba diving and etc.
Address:
Jl. Pratama Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Bali 80361, Indonesia
After
those extreme sport, we were went to Candi Kunign Market, and it took 2 hours
and 20 minutes (a longggg travel time, so had a nap zzzzz)
Candi
Kuning Market is located in Bedugul where selling vegetables, spices, flowers,
souvenirs, handicrafts and etc. But in this market we were just focused on
their fresh fruits.
After
that, we proceed to Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, it just took 5 minute to arrive.
This
is one of the temples is Bali that built on the promontory surrounded by lake's
water and it was dedicated to the supreme God in his manifestation as Dewi
Danu, the Goddess of the lake. The temple also surrounded by a manicured garden
with flowers and statues. the entrance fees for water temple cost 30,000 IDR
(US$2.6) per person. But the bad news is all the visitors are not allowed to
enter temples and get very near as there are fences around all temple
buildings.
Address:
Jl. Raya Candi Kuning, Desa Candikuning, Kec. Baturiti, Tabanan, Bali 80345,
Indonesia
Contact:
+62 368 2033143
Toward
the tour end and last location that we visited was the Tanah Lot, it took 1
hour and 25 minutes to reach.
Tanah
Lot built on a small rocky islet surrounded by sea water and it is famous for
its magnificent sunset view. although there are not possible to access the
temple but the surroundings are fine. The opening hours are 7am to 7pm daily.
Day
4:
Went
back our sweet home and goodbye Bali……….. looking forward my next trip.
