Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple : The Beautiful afternoon atmosphere of rocky shores with scarlet sunset at the southwest of Bali Island, there are one of the island’s six most sacred temple, name Tanah Lot Temple. This seaside temple was build a long time ago in Majapahit epoch, by Danghyang Nirartha. Tanah Lot Temple also possibly the best known and most photographed temple on Bali Island, The dramatic and phenomenal setting draws crowds to these shores every evening. walk over to the temple at low tide and climb up to the left and sit on the cliff top while enjoy the scarlet sunset with a bottle of beer. Get the camera ready for the spectacular Tanah Lot Sunset. Tanah Lot temple is one of favorite Bali Tours direction, thats located in western of Bali.

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Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun Temple is located in Mengwi village, about 18km from Denpasar, the biggest state temple of taman ayun surround by a wide moat and a series of garden terrace leads to its center, and it was a main temple of Mengwi Kingdom which survived until 1891 when it was conquered by Tabanan Kingdom and Badug Kingdom. The temple was originaly built in 1634 and extensively renovated in 1937. it’s very large, spacious and the elegant moat ia an usual feature. the first courtyard is a large, open grassy expanse and the inner courtyard has a multitude of multitiered shrines ( merus ). The Balinese can worship other sacred sites an temple here, and there are shrines to the holy mountain Agung, Batur and Batukaru, among others. The best temple direction for Bali Tours.

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Rambut Siwi Temple

Rambut Siwi Temple is Located in Yeh Embang Village, Jembrana Regency. this temple is the most important temple In Bali. in 16th century the Hindu priest Danghyang Nirartha arrived on the south west coast of Bali from Java and began preaching Hinduism on his way to present him self to Bali’s King in Gelgel. He heard of a terible epidemic in the village of Gading Wani. Danghyang Nirartha went there and banished the desease. the greatful villager begged him to stay and settle there, but Danghyang Nirartha felt called to Gelgel, and left them a lock of his hair as a protective token. it was here that Danghayang Nirarhta was given the honorific ( Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rawuh ) which mean ” The newly arrived powerful high priest”. they erected a temple on the edge of a cliff over looking a dramatic black beach, and they burid Danghyang Nirartha hair in a sandalwood box inside. Picturesquely situated on a cliff top over looking a long, wide stretch of beach, this superb temple with it’s numerous shady prangipani trees is one of the important coastal temple of southern Bali. Rambut Siwi temple is good Bali Tours direction.

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Uluwatu Temple Bali

Pura Uluwatu is located in Pecatu Village, Kuta Distric and about 30km From Denpasar City, perched at the south western tip of Bukit Peninsula, where sheer cliffs drop precipitously into the clear blue sea, the temple hangs right over the edge. Uluwatu temple is built perched over the sea, this temple is one bali’s most famous sight. Uluwatu is one of Bali’s six major Sad Khayangan ( teritorial temple ), it was established in the 11th century by the Holy Priest Empu Kuturan and the Uluwatu has added by Dhanghyang Nirartha or famous with ” Pedanda Sakti Wawu rawuh “. Danghyang Nirartha retreated to Uluwatu for his final days, when he attained Moksa, freedom from earthly desires. Enter the temple it through anusual arched gateway flanked by statue God Ganesh. Inside, dual elephant head Ganesh figure and a Kala (evil) Head guard the second entrance archway. an open pavilion sits in the last inner courtyard, and the three tiered temple stand watch over the every edge of the cliff.
The real attraction is the location for good angle, especially at sunset, walk around the cliff top to the left or south of the temple, watch out for the local monkeys, considered sacred leap along the grey temple walls and between the trees. The late afternoon here are balmy and breezy. the sunset against a backdrop of silver waves, the dark silhouette of the temple in front of the scene. This time to take the camera and capture the unforgetable uluwatu sunset. Uluwatu Temple is one of best tourist attraction for Bali Tours.

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Kuta Bali

Kuta is located in southern of Bali island, the most popular in kuta is Kuta Beach with white sand and beautiful sunset, kuta is also the center of nightlife activities with its lines of shop, boutiques, bar, cafe, discoutiq and many more of nigtlife attraction. Kuta Beach is one of favorite beaches visited by tourist. On the south, the beach is bordered by Ngurah Rai airport’s runway, which gives you a breathtaking landing experience. If you go to Bali by plane and before the plane landing in Ngurah Rai airport, if you look down from windows you will see Kuta beach with a white sand lines. that is look very beautiful.
Kuta is good place to visit when you take Bali Tours Package also have a nice beach for surfing, many surfer come to bali just for try the wave in Kuta beach, Kuta is one of right place if you want to enjoy your vacation with luxurious style, enjoy the night life atmosphere in glamour of kuta beach. there also have many big hotel like HardRock and many economy rooms, night bar and shopping place. one of complete place to enjoy the holiday.

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Sanur Bali

Sanur is one of Bali luxirious place, Sanur was famous from a long time ago, since 1906, when the Dutch foothold in Bali and the historical place is in norther part of sanur called Padanggalak. There are also Prasasti Blanjong in Blanjong village which ancient text, dating back to the 10th Century, is inscribed on stone pillar locked in a glass cabinet only about 10 meters from the street. sanur have many kind of attraction one of them is Sanur Beach with many luxurious hotels, Bali Beach hotel is the first hotel in bali and was built on 1965 with 11 floors. Sanur is the best place to get vacation for families with children and people who want a quiet spot to relax. Sanur beach is called bali Sunrise beach, in the morning you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise with a little breakfast in hotel along sanur beach. in afternoon walking along sanur beach is so nice, a low wave is safe for children to swim or snorkling or rent a boat and go sailing, dive or try your fishing luck. if you want to enjoy the nigtlife style, there are nigtcafe (balinese called remang remang cafe) along the beach or go to kuta is short from sanur, you can go there by taxi or bemo (local balinese taxi).
Sanur beach also have a good point to surfing, sometimes the waves is come so wild, local people called Sanur Secret point, many surfer from japanese and other go there to enjoy the nice waves, the place located norther of sanur and near the gianyar regency.
The Sanur famous area are North Sanur, Sindhu, Batujimer, Semawang and Blanjong. get your Bali Tours, holiday and vacation to sanur, and enjoy the real luxirios and relax life.

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Ulun Danu Bratan Temple

Ulun Danu Temple is Located in Bedugul Village, Tabanan Regency, About 62 km from Denpasar City, the temple of the Lake Goddes at Bratan is one of Bali’s most visited and most spiritually important balinese temple. This Temple is dedicated to Dewi Danu, The Goddes of the Water and Bratan Lake, The Temple founded in 17th Century. its the focus of numerous ceremonies and pilgrimages to ensure supplies the water, the temple sits on the shore of the lake. Ulun Danu Temple has clasical Hindu thatched roof ( multi roofed shrine ) called Meru. Perched on tiny island just offshore that are best known. The unforgettable setting is typically Balinese : At the edge of Bratan Lake irises bloom in shades of yellow, fuchsia and magenta, young girls and old men fish in clusters among the tiger lilies, the misty peak of a dormant volcano emerges in the distance. it’s very picturesque. Its very favorite direction for Bali Tours.

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Lovina Bali Dolphin

Lovina is located in west of Singaraja Regency. Is a string of coastal villages, which have become a popular beach resort collectivity. Lovina is the most popular place on the northern of Bali. A catch all name for the resort area that encompasses a group of villages along the coast : Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan, Kalibukbuk and Temukus. Lovina has the region largest section of hotel and restaurant and it’s only upscale facilities – thus make great traveling to the other coastal areas and even the inland regions, especially if you prefer luxury accommodation. Kalibukbuk is where you’ll find the area best beach, Lovina Beach, which is also the departure point for a small armada of outrigger canoes that head out every day at down in search of dolphin. There also are shop, bar and other tourist facilities, but the place is not totally dominated by tourist development. Visitor are hassled by people trying to sell dolphin trips, snorkeling, sarongs and so on. Lovina is a convenient base for trips around the north coast, a good place to meet other travelers and there’s a bit of nightlife here. The sunset here are every bit as spectacular at those at Kuta, and as sky redden the light of the fishing bouts appear as bright dots a cross the horizon. Earlier in the afternoon, at fishing village like Anturan Village, you can see the outriggers being prepared for the night fishing, its quite a process bringing out all the kerosene lamps and rigging them up around bout.

Lovina is perfect place to trips on Bali Tours Package. Want to visit Lovina and see the dolphin : try : Lovina dolphin tours !!!

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Mount Batur

Mt. Batur is one of Bali actives volcanoes. It’s also a holy site, which the Balinese visit and make offering to on a regular basis. Mt. Batur is beautiful to admire from afar and truly memorable should you choose to undertake the early morning climb to view the sunrise from its peak.  The ascent is not for the faint of heart, however : the so-called path is really a series of lava rock footholds, and the climb begind in the pitch black. Mount Batur Climbing is one of favorite Trekking Adventure in Bali. A good guide is essential, there is a local guide association,  After the scramble down the volcano you will be driven to the Hotspring on the edge of Danau Batur that is feed into large pool with warm and cool section, for a leisure dip. Mount Batur is Perfect place to visit when take Bali Tours Package.

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Taman Ujung – Karangasem

A few km beyond Amlapura ( Karangasem ), in the road down to the sea, Taman Ujung Water palace – atop green and gold hills, with the lavender silhouette of Mount Agung in the distance, the last garden temple quetly glows in the late afternoon sunlight. this elegant complex is one of three water palace built by Karangasem King ” Anak Agung Anglurah As a retreat for his family. constructed in 1919, it originally was centered on a large enclosed bale of stucco and stained glass, with smaller open pavilion and large pond around it. Most of the complex was destroyed in 1963 eruption of Mounth Agung, but there are still wander among the statue and between the ghostly pillars and arches. we can wender around the remnants of the main pool admire the view of the view from the pavilion higher up the hill above the rice paddy’s or continue a little further down the road to the fishing villages on the coast. Taman Ujung is one of Favorite Bali Tours direction in East Bali.

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Petulu Villages White Heron Park – Ubud

Petulu village is located in north east of Ubud Village. Petulu village is still a part of Ubud district. Petulu in late afternoon each day you can enjoy the spectacular sight of thousand herons arriving home in Petulu. They nest in the trees along the road through the village, and make a spectacular sight as they fly in and commence squabbling over the prime perching places.

The most straight forward way there is to go the east of Jalan Raya Ubud and turn left about two km north, a road branches left to Petulu, alternatively, go north on Jalan Suweta – Ubud, continue through the village of junjungan, which is heavily in to the carving garudas, half a dozen shop by the road side offer them in all sizes from a few cm high to giant two meters Garuda which probably weigh a tone. A little further, on the right, there’s a well marked turn off to petulu Villages.

Walk quickly under the trees if the herons are already roosting, the copious droppings in the road will indicated if it’s wise not to hang around. Donations are requested at the other end of the villages. About a km past the villages you reach the Tegallalang to ubud road, from where it’s a couple of km back to the center of ubud. Take tours to Bali and Visit Petulu Village.

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Tjampuhan Ridge – Ubud

Tjampuhan ( campuan ) ridge Ubud at the confluence of the Wos Kiwa and Wos Tengen ( Cerik ), campuan actually means “ where two rivers meet “. Far below the bridge is a Gunung Lebah / Labuh Temple, a temple thought to date back as far as 1000 years. From the temple a walking track leads north along the ridge between the rivers, with fields of grass sloping away on the either side. This grass, ( alang – Alang ) is used for traditional thatch roofs, but demand of new construction work, particularly big tourist facilities in Balinese style, has made it too expensive for many smaller users.

After a km or so, there are step trails to the west which descend to the Wos Tengen ( cerik ) river, past areas where stones is cut from the slopes – climbing the other side should bring you to Neka Museum. You can also go down across the east branch of the Wos Kiwa River, up the attractive Pura Ulun Carik, the follow that ridge to Ubud. Further north another trail to the west goes down to the river and comes up near Sanggingan villages.

If you continue the Campuan Ridge, the grassy field gives way to rice paddies and you reach the small village of Bangkiang Sidem. From here you can continue walking north trough Sebali Village for about two km to Keliki Village, an another 20 km or so all the way to Kintamani ( Mount Batur ) on the edge of the great creater. If you don’t want to go that far, there are several option for looping back to Ubud, just past the Bangkiang Sidem Temple, a trail goes west to reach Payogan village, from where you can walk south to the road north of Neka Museum. Trails through the rice field will bring you back to the rice field above Campuan. Campuhan is nice place to visit when you tours to Ubud.

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Besakih Temple

Besakih Temple Tours

Perched nearly 1000m up the side of Gunung Agung ( The biggest mount in Bali ) is Bali’s most important temple, Pura Besakih. In Fact, it is an extensive complex of more than 20 separated temples, with the largest and most important being Penataran Agung Temple. Despite its importance to the Balinese, Besakih Temple can be a disappointment.  The precise origins of the Besakih Temple complex are not clear, but it almost certainly dates from prehistoric times. The stone bases of Penataran Agung Temple and several other temple resemble megalithic stepped pyramid, which date back at least 2000 years. There are many manuscripts mention about establishment, rituals, and the status of Besakih Temple. The central temple was added to over the years and additional temples were build for specific family, occupational and regional groups. Besakih was already very important to the Balinese by the time the Javanese Majapahits conquered Bali is 1343. After that time the temple became the central temple of the Gelgel and Klungkung courts.
Besakih Temple its best when a festival is on, and with so many temples and God represented here.  Special ceremony based on Çaka year is conducted 6 times a year. This ceremony is called ” Ngusaba “, a kind of blessing ceremony. At the other village temples in Bali this type of ceremony is also conducted in relation with rice harvesting, especially in the regency of Gianyar. During the Ngusaba ceremony in Gianyar there is a very long procession of girls dressed in Balinese traditional costumes, and women with offering on their head, followed with deafening sound of Balinese traditional musics.
A ceremony called ” Betara Turun Kabeh ” is conducted every year. ” Betara Turun Kabeh ” means all gods are presence. This is the biggest yearly ceremony. While a ceremony every 10 years called ” Paca Wali Krama”, and a ceremony every 100 years called ” Eka Dasa Rudra”. All dates for above ceremony can be known in December for the following year, when Bali calendar has been issued. It’s most enjoyable during one of the frequent festival, when hundreds, perhaps thousand of gorgeously dressed devotees turn up with beautifully arranged overings. Besakih is one of favorite Bali Tours direction in East Bali – Visit  Besakih Mother Temple Tours

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Pura Goa Lawah – The Bat Cave Temple

Pura Goa Lawah, the Bat Cave Temple, is located along the coast of southeastern Bali, The Bat Cave Temple indeed lives up to its name, Lawah is Bat in Balinese language, for three – tier structure stand at the entrance to a large cave. The cave is inhabited by thousand of flying bat that hang from the rocky ceiling by the day  and depart on food hunts in explosion of black wings every evening. These large fruit bats are believe to be the temple’s guardians and are considered sacred  – as are the large python that live in the neighboring rocks. The bats’ lair is rumored to lead underground all the way to Pura Beakih; other stories have in tunneling beneath the Badung strait to the Pura Peed temple on Nusa penida. This sacred temple was founded in 1007 by the holy Sage from Java, Mpu Kuturan. The temple is one of Sad Kahyangan (six great temples of Bali). the temple and the cave is an obligatory site of Nyekah (deification of the deceased family member soul) pilgrimage. Balinese believe the cave harbors an enormous dragon, Naga Basuki, the mythical serpent of universe and the caretaker of the earth’s equilibrium. A tale is told how a prince of Mengwi actually entered the sacred cave to prove that he was the rightful descendent of Mengwi king, and emerged at Besakih, but his feat was never duplicated – entering the cave is now forbidden.

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Monkey Forest Ubud

Monkey Forest Ubud – Padang Tegal Villages Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – Wanara Wana. Monkey forest called Wanara Wana in balinese language. Monkey Forest Ubud is located in Padang Tegal Village near from Ubud art market and about 5 minutes from Ubud Palace.
Important think not to disturb monkeys in their habitat and we must realized as a guest here. Please keeps walks in safe road. Monkeys might be aggressive if you enter their territory’s. Never ever disturb monkeys with what ever your reasons, if you give them food please do it carefully and never ever to draw it again. you must keep the whole trees and animal on this forest. this area is sacred and keep important archaeological inheritance inside. try to enjoy the beautiful and miracle this place at the same time means you protect an appreciate the living inside, too. Take Bali Tours – Ubud Tours Package and visit Monkey Forest Ubud.

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SAFARI & MARINE PARK BALI

If you pay a visit to the Safari Explanation, you will see more than 60 animals of diverse species, and you can definitely immortalize the moment by taking a snapshot with them. After, the Tsavo Lion Restaurant is a place where you can enjoy lunch and see a lion that has been tamed by its keeper. Surely, this is going to be a memorable lunch you could imagine. Than if you want to enjoy and see the beauty of an African village and its grandeur, you can visit the Maya River Safari Lodge. Here, you can relax while seeing the beautiful stretch of river in the middle of a typical African countryside.

                Another attraction is traveling with the elephants; you can visit the Kampong Gajah. In this elephant village, you will get different perspectives as you have the opportunity to ride an elephant while seeing the beauty of wild nature in the Bali Safari and Marine Park. Ultimately, the last amusement destination in the park area is the Fun Zone where you can relax seeing the beauty of unique animals while getting splashed in the Water Park, enjoy with fun like in Waterbom and Fantasy Garden.

                According to one of the visitors, Ridwan, a domestic tourist from Solo, who was enjoying all things in the Bali Safari & Marine Park. “In Bali Safari & Marine Park, we do not only enjoy the beauty of the animal, but also the loveliness of Balinese culture featured in the park, like the staging of Bali Agung, teenagers absorbed in exercising the Balinese dance, Balinese-style temple, village hall and others,” said the father of two children escorting his family.

                In meantime, George, a British tourist, said that he really liked all things presented in the Bali Safari & Marine Park. The splendors on offer were cool and shady atmosphere, gentle and harmless wildlife handled by professional tamer, up to stylish arrangement of the venue set up in typical exquisite Balinese architecture. “Bali Safari & Marine Park is very different from other safari parks I’ve ever been. Here, the Balinese nuances are really highlighted,” he said smilingly. He hoped the Bali & Marine Park could become a favorite tourist destination, considering it was situated in strategic location and offered a fun atmosphere for every tourist looking for enjoyment in their leisure time.

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MUSIUM IN BALI

MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN

                Founder : Tjokordo Gde Agung sukawati (1954)

               Address: Jalan raya Ubud ,telp (62-361)97159;

               Fax (62-361)975136;Emai: musiumpl@indo.net.id;

   Website: www.museumpurilukisan.com

NEKA ART MUSEUM

                Founder: Suteja Neka ( 1993)

               Address: Jalan raya sanggingan,ubud,gianyar;telp:(62-361)975074,      (62-361)975034

               Fax( 62-361)975639;Email: info@museumneka.com

   Website: www.museumneka.com

MUSEUM SIDIK JARI

                Founder: Ngurah Gede Pemecutan (1993)

                Address: Jalan raya hayam wuruk 175 Tanjung Bungkak Denpasar

                Telp: (62-361)235115;Fax: (62-361)765256

NYOMAN GUNARSA MUSEUM

                Founder : Nyoman Gunarsa (1994)

                Address :  Jalan pertigaan banda no.1,Takmung,Banjarrangkan,Klungkung;telp:(62-366)22255

                Fax : (62-366)22256;Email: museumklasik@dps.centrin.net.id

                Website : www.gunarsa.com

MUSEUM RUNADA

                Founder : Nyoman Rudana (1995)

                Address : Jalan cok rai pudak 44, Peliatan, ubud. Telp ; (62-361)975779

                Fax ; (62-361)975091; Email : rudana@indosat.net.id

                Website : www.museumrudana.com

Museum Arma

                Founder: Agung Rai (1998)

                Address: Jalan Penggosekan,ubud;telp(62-361)976659

    Fax(62-361)975551; Email: info@armamuseum.com

                Website: www.armamuseum.com

BLANCO RENNAISSANCE MUSEUM

                Founder: Don Antonio Blanco (1998)

                Address: Campuan,Ubud,telp ( 62-361)975502

                Fax:(62-361)975551;email: a-blanco@indo.net.id

                Website: www.marioblanco.com

MUSIUM PENDET

                Founder: I Wayan Pendet (1989)

                Address:  Bale Bali nyuh kuning,Ubud,telp(62-361)971338

                Email: museum@telkom.net

RUNA JEWELRY MUSEUM

                Founder: Adriaan Pajar (2001)

                Address: Banjar Abiansemal ,loadtunduh,Ubud ;telp(62-361)980710

                Fax: (62-361)981563;email:info@runamuseum,com

                Website: www.runamuseum.com

PUTRAWAN MUSEUM OF ART

                Founder: Made Putrawan (2004)

                Address: jalan trengana 108,penatih,denpasar;telp (62-361)463737

                Fax: (62-361)462724;email:sales@alampurivilla.com

                Website: www.museumpurna.com

MUSEUM BALI

                Founder: The Government of  Holland and Bali in 1992

                Address: jalan Mayor Wisnu,denpasar;telp(62-361)222680

MUSEUM GEDONG ARCA

                Founder: The Gavernment of Bali in 1974

                Address: Bedulu,Blahbatu,Gianyar;telp (62-361)942347

                Fax: (62-361)942354;email:bpppbali@dps.centrinnet.id

MONUMEN PERJUANGAN RAKYAT BALI

                Founder: The Government of Bali in 2003

                Address : jalan raya puputan,niti mandala,denpasar;telp(62-361)264517

                Fax: (62-361) 264516

MUSEUM LA MAYEUR

                Founder: The Government of Bali in 1967

                Address:jalan hang tuah,Sanur Beach,Denpasar;telp (62-361) 286201

                Fax: (62-361) 222680

MUSEUM MARGARANA

                Founder: The Government of Bali in 1983

                Address: kelaci village,Tabanan;telp (62-361)7442553

MUSEUM SITUS PURBAKALA

                Founder: The Government of Bali in 1994

                Address: jalan melaya,Gilimanuk ( near java-Bali ferry port )

MUSEUM GEDONG KERTYA

                Founder; Mr.Liefrinck& Dr.H.N.Van der Tuuk in 1928

                Address: jalan veteran,Singaraja;telp (62-361) 286201

MUSEUM SUBAK

                Founder: The Government of Bali in 1975

                Address: sanggulan village,jalan Gatot subroto,Tabanan;telp (62-361)810315

                Fax:bppp@dpa.centrinnet.id

MUSEUM SEMARA JAYA

                Founder: The Government of Bali in 1992

                Address: jalan Untung Surapati  No.3,Semarapura;telp (62-361)21448

                Fax: (62-366) 22848

MUSEUM BULELENG

                Founder: The Government  of Bali in 2002

                Address: jalan Veteran ,Singaraja;telp (62-361) 286201

LATA MAHOSADHI

                Founder: Indonesia Institute of Art (ISI Bali) in 1997

                Address: jalan nusa indah,Denpasar;telp (62-361)227361

                Fax: (62-361)975551

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Surf in bali

Where to Surf in Bali... Bali surf locations, where to surf and how to get there : Waves, tides and swell in Bali and Indonesia

Airport Lefts As the name implies, Airport lefts is in front of the northern side of the airport runway in Tuban, about 1.5kms south of Kuta Reef and approx 1km from the beach. Hire one of the local boats to get there, and save your energy for surfing. Season - Dry Season (May-September) Swell Direction - South Ideal Size - at 4-5 ft - Airport Lefts begins to close when it gets bigger than this. Best Winds - South East Trade Winds Break - This break is a favourite of Japanese surfers so it can get crowded, and is a favourite with Japanese surfers. The waves are not a super powerful and the wave only runs for about 70 mtrs.

Airport Rights
Airport Rights is on the southern side of the airport runway and the wave can not be seen from the Kuta/Tuban area. The only way to reach this break is by hiring one of the local boats and do expect to pay a little more than for the other breaks in the area as its a lot further out.

Season - Dry Season (May - September)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 3 - 6 ft
Best Winds - South East Trade Winds
Break - When the swell is big on the reefs along the Kuta stretch it's worth taking a trip around to Airport Rights as it does take a bit of big swell before this break starts to work. With a high tide in the morning and a big swell to go with it, the chances are that this break will be working. Airport Rights is a classic right hand wave with rides up to 100mtrs or more. When it's working in the 2 - 4ft range you can generally expect it to be crowded.

Kuta Reef
Kuta Reef is located approx 800mtrs offshore, just to the left of the Discovery Kartika Plaza Resort. Hire one of the local boats to get out to the break. For a few dollars they will take you out and then return and pick you up when you're finished surfing (sometimes best to make a pre arranged time for a pickup with the boat operator that takes you out).

Season - Dry Season (May - September)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 4 - 5 ft is the best and also better on a middle to high tide
Best Winds - South East Trade Winds
Break - Kuta Reef is a very popular break and due to its convenient and central location it is not hard to find 60 - 70 surfers in the water.  Have patience and pick you times and you will end up with a fun surf.  When conditions are right, Kuta Reef produces a world class lefthander with waves traveling for up to 200 mtrs or more with some good barrel sections.

Canggu
Canggu is situated on the southern coast between Seminyak and Tanah Lot.  If you travel by car there is only a very small carpark so can be more convenient with a motorbike.   This reef break has a regional classic wave that should be sampled while in Bali.  It has both lefts and rights but the lefts are much better than the rights and the waves can be very fast but the ride is short. Works best on the mid and high tides with a swell size of 5-6ft. Surfing hazards are the rips and rocks in the surfing area. A number of locals surf this break so be prepared for a little attitude from some of them. The surf can blow out if the wind picks up and the break can get crowded at high tide as it only supports about 25 surfers. The warung at the beach has a toilet and there is also a well where you can wash off after the surf.  The warung also serves basic food and drinks. Map of seminyak

Sanur
Sanur and Tandjungs and Hyatt are the three main reefs at Sanur. To get there just follow the By Pass main road to Sanur and then turn right at either of the two sets of traffic lights in Sanur.  From any of the beach areas you should be able to see at least one of the reefs. Hyatt Reef is, as the name implies, out the front of the Bali Hyatt Resort.

Season - Wet Season (November - April)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 4 - 6 ft
Best Winds - West South West
Break - The breaks in the Sanur area require a lot of big swell to get them working properly.  It there is huge swell at Nusa Dua you will find some perfect right handers along the Sanur reefs. Be warned that the local surfers are very 'wave hungry' and also not too happy about sharing their 'home break' and they can make it difficult for any newcomer, especially when the waves are under 5ft and this can make it difficult to get waves. 

Padang Galak
Travel through Sanur and turn off onto the new by pass road (called Ketewel By Pass) on the far side of Sanur.  Padang Galak is the first place you come to after turning onto the By Pass road. Park your car at the edge of the road and walk through the rice padi field. There are a couple of warungs where you can leave your belongings.  There are plenty of peaks along the break.
The beach has black sand beach and the break works best in the wet season when Kuta etc. are onshore. The black sand can get really hot to walk on. Popular with Japanese surfers so sometimes can get a little crowded.

Padang Galak  is a beach break with standard right and left waves that will suit all levels of surfers. The break generally suits all tides and works best on a South West or Southerly swell of 3ft - 8ft with winds from the North West or West.

Keramas
Travel through Sanur and turn onto the new by pass road that is known as the Ketewel By Pass and keep traveling north along this road through Ketewel, Pabean and Saba until you reach Keramas. When you reach Keramas (approx 15-20 mins depending on traffic) you will see a small blue sign on the right hand side of the road with Keramas painted in yellow and this takes you down a dirt track.  Keep your eyes open as it can be hard to find.

Keramas is a traditional beach break with rights and left world class waves that are powerful and fast but fun. This break is more suited to experienced surfers.  Tides are best at mid and high tide with a swell from 3-5 ft up to 8ft and the wind is best from the West on a North West or Easterly swell.  If Keramas isn't working there are three other beaches are within walking distance and the breaks on these may be working so worth checking out.  Generally not crowded, friendly and relaxing with great waves.

Serangan
From Nusa Dua, Jimbaran or Kuta/Tuban areas follow the By Pass Road to Sanur.  About half way to Sanur from the large Kuta roundabout you will see a large wholesale store called Makro. On the other side of the By Pass, almost opposite the entry to the Makro store, you will see a new, unsealed limestone (white rock) road.  Do a U-Turn at the next turn-through area and turn into this road and it will take you through to the Serangan surf break.

Season - Wet Season (November - April)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 4 - 6 ft
Best Winds - West South West
Break - Not very long ago this was a 'secret' spot known only to the local surfers but these days it is very popular, particularly with the Japanese surfers and does get crowded.  Very early morning (if conditions are right) is usually the least crowded.

Nusa Dua
To get to this reef you have to drive in to the town itself and then weave your way south, there are a couple of other good waves in this area also so it pays to do a bit of exploring.

Season - Wet Season (October - April)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 4 - 8 ft
Best Winds - West North West
Break - Nusa Dua is a popular break in the wet season so can get crowded.  Best thing with this break is that the actual reef stretches over a very large area and there are at least three or four take off spots to surf. Even though this is a popular break in the wet season it is not as crowded as the popular dry season breaks as it is also a low season for visiting surfers.  The waves are powerful with good tube section but be warned that the break usually has a very strong current running and this usually works against you and gives you a lot of work to do to stay on your take off point. The reef is almost a kilometer offshore so it is better to hire one of the local boats to reach the break in comfort.

Balangan
Balangan is located on the southern (Uluwatu) peninsula.  Not too long ago it was a hard place to find but now there is a sealed road that will take you almost to the break. The reef is conveniently situated right in front of the beach and only a short paddle out required.

Season - Dry Season (May - October)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 4 - 8 ft
Best Winds - South East Trade Winds
Break - Before the new road, crowds were never a factor at Balangan but with the direct, easy access it is attracting more surfers.  The Balangan waves are very fast and best on a mid to high time.

Bingin
Bingin is the next reef south of Balangan and has always been fairly easy to reach and is well known by surfers. Traveling from the Kuta area through Jimbaran and onto the Uluwatu road you are on a good sealed road, but be warned the last 500 mtrs or so is a very rough, unsealed road. The reef, like Belangan, is close to shore and a short paddle out.

Season - Dry Season (May - October)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 3 - 5 ft
Best Winds - South East Trade Winds
Break - Bingin is a very well known break and can get very crowded in the peak season.  There is only one take off area and the wave itself is good but a short ride.

Impossibles
The well known Impossibles break is located between Bingin and Padang Padang, so if you're surfing at either of these breaks you will be able to check out what's happening at Impossibles.

Season - Dry Season (May - October)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 4 - 8 ft
Best Winds - South East Trade Winds
Break - Impossibles break, although popular, does not suffer from crowds as the reef stretches over a large area giving the surfer a large choice of take off spots.  When the wave at Impossible is lining up well and the height gets over the 5ft mark on a mid range tide you can expect to get some fast, long rides.

Padang Padang
Padang Padang only begins to work when there is a big swell running. A sealed road now takes you all the way to the top of the stairs that lead down to a beautiful white sandy beach in front of the reef. An easy paddle out to the break through the channel.

Season - Dry Season (May - October)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 5 - 8ft
Best Winds - South East Trade Winds
Break - Padang Padang can get extremely crowded when it is working and this is due to it's fame and popularity with surfers.  With a large crowd it is not hard for tempers to flare up and arguments begin which are often caused by drop-ins. Best time to catch a wave at this break when conditions are right is early in the morning.  A great wave and one that you will long remember.

Uluwatu
Uluwatu is situated almost at the southern tip of Bali. Once it was quite a trek to reach the break but  these days you can drive or ride all the way to the warungs and steps on a sealed road. There are 4 different sections to surf at Uluwatu. Temples has a long, hollow wave that works well on a middle to high tide. The Peak is right in front of the warungs on the cliff and in line with the cave and this break is also best on the high tide. Racetrack is a super fast but makeable barrel that works on a low tide, but does get seriously shallow. Outside Corner is considered by many surfers to be one of the best waves anywhere in the world, The Corner won't even begin to break until the swell is at least around 8' then, if your game, you are in for one long, fast ride.

Season - Dry Season (May - October)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 3 - 10ft Uluwatu always seems to have waves and rarely goes flat.  All conditions seem to work.
Best Winds - South East Trade Winds
Break - Uluwatu would be the most well known break in Bali and has become the break that all surfer want to surf at least once.  Because of it's popularity it can get crowded in almost any conditions but will always be crowded with the swell in the 2 - 6 ft range. When the corners are also breaking the crowd becomes less of a worry.  The crowd of surfer generally spread out over a reasonably large area between 'Temples' and 'The Peak' so if you use a little patience you will get enough waves.

Green Balls
To get to the break at Green Balls, head out towards Uluwatu and follow the signs to the Bali Cliff Resort at the intersection at Balangan. Green Balls is just the other side of the Bali Cliff Resort and but be warned that there are over 600 steps to get to the bottom of the cliff.

Season - Wet Season (November - April)
Swell Direction - South
Ideal Size - 4 - 6ft Uluwatu always seems to have waves and rarely goes flat.  All conditions seem to work.
Best Winds - West North West
Break - The Green Balls break is at the bottom of a cliff so just follow the staircase down to the bottom. No problem getting down but remember that after you have been surfing for a couple of hours the return trip back up the steps will be quite a bit harder. There are usually people around that you can pay to carry your gear for you.  Because of these factors the break is never crowded.

 Nyang-Nyang
Nyang-Nyang break is on the old Uluwatu road.  Look for the Nyang-Nyang Hotel. It is a well known break and most people can direct you to the break. When you reach the break you will need to go down the cliff via the steps. The break has a quality right and left wave that produces a ride of 50 - 150 meters depending on conditions.  A wave that should be sampled and not missed on your next surfing trip to Bali. The break tends to work on all tides and begins working with a swell of about 3ft through to 8ft plus.  The break will never be crowded due to its location and access via the long set of steps.

Balian
Balian is on the west road that travels to Medewi and Java (G-Land).  It is a great place to stop off and have a surf on your way to Medewi or Java.  About 1.5hrs after leaving Denpasar area you will see a broken surfboard on the left hand side of the road with Balian written on it. Follow the road for about 5 minutes and park at the warung at the top of the cliff.

The break is made up of reef and rocks and has a quality right & left hand wave producing a ride of about 150 meters on a good day and is suitable for all levels of surfer. The break can work on all tides and optimum swell size is from 3ft - 8ft. The lefts are usually longer and better shaped than the right handers. When you enter the water you will be taken out by the current to the right. Do not try to master the current because you simply will not succeed.  After a 50 meters offshore paddle to the left it's a long paddle to the peak but you will be rewarded with some very long rides. Balian is a nice quiet spot, not crowed and a typically beautiful Bali surf break but, like Medewi surfing  must be done in the early morning as by mid to late morning the onshore winds will begin to blow the surf out.   When you enter the water you will be taken by the current to the right. Do not try to master the current because you simply will not succeed.  after about 50 meters offshore paddle to the left. It's a very long paddle to the peak but at the same time you get very very long rides.

Medewi
To reach Medewi you have to drive north west from Kuta for around 2.5 hours in hellish traffic conditions. As this is the main traffic artery between Java and Bali it is always clogged with cars, vans, trucks, buses and motorbikes so the best option is to leave very early in the morning and beat most of the traffic. There are also a number of good breaks at the river mouths along the way, and you will rarely see anyone surfing them. Leaving Kuta head through Denpasar and follow the signs to Tabanan and keep following the main road north west.

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