Bali Surf Tours

What a great day today!. Our new friend from Italia come surfing with us in the morning at Kedungu Beach. He buy a new board in Seminyak area. We surf in the morning around 08.00 am and we go to the less crowded surf spot. He love to surf in there, Once we done there then we move to Tanah Lot surf spot, to make photo session. But unlucky, he broke his board in Tanah Lot. But he fixed in Naruki and hopefully will be done on saturday. So, we can go for surfing again. He book surf trip for a day. and he feel comfortable with us, then he continue for another couples days. He love surfing much. He come to Bali with his girl friend "Elena" and join us as well to explore the beauty beach of Bali.

 

KUta Beach Surf Lessons

Mr.Tanarat the guys who's booking surf lessons today. 4 of them stay in Bene hotel Kuta, and book surf lessons for two days on 12 - 13 of july 2014.

We have a great day in Kuta beach, we do a lesson in Kuta beach, which is good beach for totally beginner, and quite save beach cause of sand bottom. Before we get wet, the coaches give the information about the surf theory on beach. Board character, how to stand up, right board position, right stand up positions, safety, and surf regulations.
After all done, then we go to the water. Enjoy the warm water of Kuta beach, and ride the board with surf guide assist.

What we do?, 10 minutes surf theory on a beach, 10 minutes warming up on the beach, first session 45 minutes on water. back to the beach to take a rest for 10-15 minutes. And 45 minutes for second session. after we done the coach review each surfer, to improve their skills in a future.

Pig Stone Beach

From the word "Batu Celeng" then local surfer call it "Pig stone" located in West coast of Bali, next to Tanah Lot Temple, about 20 minutes by car Pig stone beach is a beach with black sand beach, volcano reef, and natural beach in Bali. Not like other famous beach in Bali, Pig stone beach is good for surfing, dirt bike and even for horse riding. During the sunset, you can enjoy the scenery of the beautiful sunset and beach in there.

For surfer who like to explore Bali waves, this is one place that you can surf only on dry season, Low tide is not recommended. Mid to high tide is the best time to surf in here. In front of river mouth there is spot, left waves direction, powerful and fun waves. Beware by the end section, cause of beach break. There is a reef break, but do not worries it still quite save. Mostly no current, and beautiful scenery during the sunset time.

When you Surfing or just enjoy the scenery in here, There is no warung, toilet, restaurant or other facilities in here. Please be mind to bring all you need during you visit this beach.

Taman Ayun Temple

Taman Ayun Temple is a royal altar built in 1634 by the founder of the Mengwi Kingdom (1627-1891). The second-largest temple in Bali consist of forecourt, a central court and a spacious inner court. The temple is surrounded by a moat with lotuses, giving it the feel of a garden sanctuary. Betond the moat, the temple lies on slightly raised ground. A tall stone gateway separates the forecourt from the central court, While the inner court is surrounded by a stone wall. Within the inner court are Merus, dedicated to various deities and spirits. In  total, there are 50 shrines and pavilions in the temple complex. The Cultural of Bali Province, including the Royal Temple of Pura Taman Ayun, was inscribed on to the World Heritage List in 2012.

The temple is located in Mengwi Village, Badung district. Taman Ayun Temple actually is a fortress of Mengwi Kingdom, where it surrounded by lake. Taman Ayun Temple is strategically located beside of main roadway between Denpasar to Singaraja. And it owns the beautiful temple building with multistory roof and Balinese Architecture. The wide beautiful landscape garden in front courtyard to welcome all visitors who came and visit Taman Ayun Temple.

Bali Traditional Dance

As the sunset over Uluwatu cliff, around 800 spectators sat encircling the stage eager to observe the famous Uluwatu kecak dance about to start.
Right at 6 p.m., Around 50 bare- chested dancers entered the stage; a priest dressed in white sprinkled tirta (holy Water) and chanted prayers for the soon-to-start dance. While performances of the Ramayana story can be found in traditional Balinese dance in other places on the island, including Kesiman in Denpasar and Batu Bulan Gianyar, none of them can beat the exotic of a Kecak dance some 50 meters above sea level on a cliff, with the sunset and surround sound of the breathtaking waves as its backdrop.

The Kecak Dance in Uluwatu includes snippets of the love story of Rama and Shinta, the demon King Rahwana who kidnapped Shinta, and the helpful Laksmana who assisted Rama in saving Shinta. In one full our the dynamic movements of the dancers - a mixture of supple, funny, upbeat and intense movements, and their continuous a capella melodic chants told the story. The figures of Hanoman, Delem and Lenda-Lendi performed fresh multilungual jokes in Balinese, Indonesian, English and even Chinese, adding even more color to the presentation.

The monkey king Hanoman confidently sat among the spectators, joking and taking photographs with his fan, his interaction adding the Uluwatu experience. But the fun came to an end and was soon replace by suspense when Hanoman was surrounded by a circle of fire. He played with the fire balls, kicking some to the spectators who screamed in surprise and fear. At the end story, Hanoman managed to break free from the fire circle and rescue the goddess Shinta as the sun Wholly set over  the cliff and darkness fell. The Uluwatu Kecak Dance is well worth watching and can be enjoyed daily at Uluwatu temple in Uluwatu Village. Except on religious Balinese holiday such as Galungan, Kuningan and Nyepi. The Temple is about one hour by car from Kuta. The temple is also reachable by Trans Sarbagita feeder mini buses from Kelan, Tuban and Garuda Wisnu Kencana bus stops.

Wood Carving Bali

The Mas Village Ubud does have many galleries. But only few is worth your time if you are a serious collector of wood sculptures. I would recommend the Manis Gallery (huge collectionof master-pieces and work by anonymous carvers), the Tilem Galleries (the small galleries include of mostly expensive master-pieces) and the private huge galleries of master-carver Wayan Mudana (truly a genius). There is also a huge galleries of quality pieces in the Taksu Bali Gallery in Peliatan (opposite the babi guling restaurant). The pieces by anonymous carvers are very reasonable price-list. You can easily get 50% discount, if you are willing to spend USD 1000, you can get a museum quality sculpture that will delight you for live. They can take care for shipping for you too at very reasonable cost. If you are not buying wood sculpture in Ubud, you have come here for nothing. There is art market near Ubud center is a dump that you should skip completely unless you are interested in penis-shaped key chains.

This is an amazing local knowledge of the native village of Mas Ubud. From the author’s observation that calculates the surrounding villages with an area of about 49km2 and population of nearly 3000 inhabitants, it was found that an astonishing fact. There are 10 pieces of banyan trees still alive growing around the village of Mas. There are three pieces of striking on the roadside village are still many and memorable haunted. Could be mistaken author’s calculation, because there are many large trees were not the authors include in the calculation. Temlenear the parkthere Jambe Buk 2 large banyan tree, and a little to the south near Market Pekaraman 2 pieces large banyan tree that shaded the street merchants selling.

When you are in Bali do not miss this one place, A good village potency rich art, culture, ecology and religion, From Denpasar is only 20 kilometers to the direction or heading to Park City Tampak Siring. A unique blend of creative art diversity of the population with the villagers of adherence to the rules of customary and religious, Mas Ubud makes it as one of the important tourism destinatiomn in Bali.

Silver Smith And Jewellry Bali

The village of Celuk, Located 4 km southwest of the Sukawati Distirct, is also Bali’s major center for goldsmith and silversmith. The main road of Celuk is lined up with galleries and workshops. Celuk is usually stop aver on tour itineraries to the central and northern regions such as Ubud And Kintamani. The silver and gold shops line the roads approximately 7 km northeast from Denpasar. The village of celuk is also link between Bali’s Batubulan-Mas-Sukawati-Ubud ‘Golden Pentacle’ of artisans and craftsmen.

The gold and silver craft here are of hiogh quality and feature unique and elaborate designs as the craftsmen are known for their skills and their industriousness. Almost all of the households in village are home to jeweller families and each Celuk Villager possesses artistic skills in developing and executing intricate designs and varying patterns. The gold and silver items they produce include souvenirs and mass export items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, earings, , studs, broaches, and many other Balinese ceremonial accessories and adornments.
Heading eastwards along the Celuk Street through fare, immediately visible are the rows of galleries and art shops dealing with gold and silver. Several spots also feature items other then jewellery such as uniquely designed silverware; elephant motif spoons, floral design-rich forks, plates and trays and more is for sale here.

 As a tourism destination, Celuk welcomes visitors by the day who come to see the elaborate designing and production processes up close and witness a work of art in the making. Also, produce can be purchased directly here. Many of the households act as galleries, showcasing items in their front houses through glass displays and other are viewable in their workshops.

Ubud King Palace

Puri Saren or King Palace Ubud is located in Gianyar regency of Bali province. Located in the heart of Ubud. By the end of monkey forest street up to north. on the right side of king palace, there is a traditional market. a short stroll to Puri Lukisan Museum, Lotus Cafe, Casa Luna Restaurant, art performance stage and many other dining and entertainmentvenue in central Ubud, Puri Saren Agung has easy access to most of interesting places in Baliand only 1,5 hours drive from Ngurah Rai Airport. Puri Saren Agung is the place where Ubud’s long tradition of home stays all began, more than 80 years ago, When Bali first started to attract bohemian artists from around the world. Renting one of five traditional stone bungalows in the sumptuous royal courtyard is still quite an experience, and every night the palace comes alive with the sound of Gamelan music as Balinese dances are performed just across the wall from Puri Saren Ubud.

Holy Water fountain in Bali

Tirta Gangga  meaning of the Ganges in Balinese, is one of the world’s romantic gardens out of times. Gushing spring flowing from beneath an ancient Banyan Tree and holy temple fill the myriad reflecting and swimming pools that grace the Water Palace. The prominent 11 tiered lotus fountain has become the symbol for Tirtagangga since its creation by the late King of Karangasem in 1948. After a tour of the Versaille Palace in France, The King was inspired to create his second water palace in the mountain overlooking his kingdom. The water of the holy spring have been praised by island healers for their healing and youth giving powers. Those the King named them after the holy river ganges in India which is famous for this qualities. It is said that if one bathes in the waters of Tirtagangga on the full moon you will be blessed with lasting youth and your illnesses will be healed. Tirtagangga is  the “fountain of youth” of Bali

Padang Padang Beach

Padang Padang Beach is located At Jalan Labuhan Sait, Pecatu-Bali. when we arrive in Uluwatu Temple, There is T junction, and turn right. Follow the directions, to see that under the bridge looks the beach. When entering Padang-padang beach, we passed descend the stairs are made in the cliffs. After a few yards down the stairs we are greeted by the sun. We could see a beautiful sunset view as if the sun is swallowed by the ocean.
Padang-Padang beach is popular around 1996’s from the music group Michael Learns to Rock took this beach as one of  the set of their video clips. Not long ago, actress Julia Roberts is also shooting at the beach for his new movie Eat, Pray, and Love that has released in 2010.

White sandy beach is stretching ahead of you, clear salt blue water perfect for swimming . The beaches is clean, quite atmosphere and crystal clear water. The more the light rays of the sun adds to the more exotic blue water are shown. A bright blue sky and white clouds forming harmonization beautiful scenery. visible in the distance the boulder clusters, This is so beautiful. Large boulders are scattered along the coast.

Around the stretch of sand beach, you can find some tents that sell food and drinks, and renting surfboards. The extent of Kuta Beach is not, But this is what makes this beach so special. it more look like a private beach. The scenery was almost similar to the view of the beaches in Thailand, Although the standard has a secluded beach for a shore facilities from the shower, toilet, as well as lifeguards.

Legian Beach

Legian is A beachfront town in south Bali, Located north of Kuta And south of Seminyak.
Stretching north from Kuta, Legian offers the same easy acess to shops and bars but slightly more relaxed. It is a low key area where you can still get the low prices of Kuta without some of the hassle. The northern area of Legian bordering Seminyak offers a bit of an escape from the crowds and is also a popular surf beach.

This is a small area fronting the beach which stretches from Jalan Melasti (Legian, Seminyak are actually subdivision of Kuta). Most of the Legian hotel are on or close to the beach. The whole of Legian is no bigger than a few blocks in a large city, but despite is a small size, This area has very high profile with visitors due to the lovely beach frontage, and proliferation of mid-market hotels.
Themost popular stretch of Legian beach is at the bottom of Jalan Padma, and is sometimes called Padma Beach. It is more relaxed then Kuta Beach. Has a better and less crowded surf break, and is home to many nice vendors selling beers under umbrellas.

There is a long north-south road between the beachfront hotels and the beach, which is only open for authorized vehicles when there is a ceremony being held. Otherwise it is a well paved footpath, and makes for an excellent walking route, allowing user an easy beach-side stroll along to restaurants, bars, and night clubs on Double six beach.

Tenganan Village

Tenganan Village is located at north west of Candidasa, about 5 km from the main road. This village is a symmetrically laid out Bali Aga village with a walled home and unique crafts. Tenganan Village is one of the ancient villages on the island of Bali. It reflects the cultural life of its people and customs of the Bali Aga Village (pre-Hindu) which was different from other villages in Bali. Therefore the Tenganan Village developed as a popular cultural tourist attraction.
The history of tenganan village is expressed in few versions. First version is mentioned thet the resident of Tenganan village are come from Paneges village, a village located near with Bedahulu Village that is located in Gianyar Regency. The second version is expressed that word of Tranganan. The third Tenganan version is expressed that the Tenganan Village Resident prays to the bukit Lempuyang Temple.

Here we can see the way true Balinese society live their daily live through the traditions they hold so dear, untouched by outside cultural influences. Traditional row houses still look very well maintained, as free fro pollution.

The friendlines of its people makes travelers more comfortable and they can get to really know more about Tenganan. By the side of the main streets you will find villagers make and sale a palm calendars that are related to tenganan. Tenganan calendar is made from palm leafs. Each palm leaf is arranged vertically and conected with string. At the top and bottom, There are bamboo slats.

Another Tenganan attraction is the ritual tradition Makare - kare, also known as “Pandan War”. Makare - kare is the top part of the procession of the ceremony that’s held at Ngusaba Sambah each june and lasts for 30 days. For one month, Mekare- kare is done 2-4 times and each and each time gifts are given to the village’s ancestor. The man are involved with Mekare - kare from the time they are young right through until old age. As the name implies, it uses pandan leaves, cut in to peace around 30 cm, that can be used as a weapon and a shield to fend off opponnents from pandan thorn scratches. Wounds cause byscratches will be wrapped with pandanus made from herbs and tubers such as laos, turmeric, and other.

Double Ikat weaving is another attractions in Tenganan, that not done anywhere else in Indonesia. The word “Gringsing” comes from the word “Gering” which mean sickness or accident, and “sing” which is not. So Gringsing mean to repel dangers. Making gringsing cloth is done in homes which also are used to sell the cloth. Tourists would come into the house freely without even a courteous “excuse me” or “hello”

Gringsing cloth-making process is unique and takes a long time to make, (up to 3 years), so its scarce and that also make it expensive. Gringsing fabric must be owned by the villagers of Tenganan because it is one of the tools used in ritual such as the cremation ceremony where Gringsing cloth is placed on top of the Bade, tool used to carry the corpse. When the cutting teeth ceremony occurs, Gringsing cloth is used as the base cushion.

Tanah Lot Surf Spot

It is a reef break located on west coast of Bali.  It is taking about 30 minutes away from Bali’s international airport Ngurah Rai. This reef break is categorized as  left hander, and fun waves. The best time to surf here is low to high tide where one current will take you out to the spot. There is another surf spot close by Tanah lot includes:





Nyanyi Beach

Nyanyi Beach is located on east coast of Tanah Lot which is about 10 minutes away from Tanah Lot. The waves are mellow waves with left and right hander. Nyanyi Beach is a black sandy beach featured by the breathtaking view of Indian Ocean with fresh sea breeze swap entire coach side. There is also a food stall (waroeng) where you can enjoy the local foods and drink with cozy atmosphere surround it.

Front Hotel Spot

It is located in front of Nirwana Bali Resort Hotel and we must take a walk down from the resort to get in there or crossing the coral beach Tanah Lot Temple or crossing golf course to access it. This surf spot offers complimentary waves for surfing at anytime where you did not find the waves in Bali and this spot is the best place to surf with 4 – 8 feet waves, reef break, three different spot. One spot is hollow and barreling.

Kedungu Beach

It is located on Babut Village and taking you about 15 minutes from Tanah Lot Temple. There is shore break spot also. It is mellow waves, 4 – 9 feet, left and right hander. Small food and drink stalls, Villa, and parking area are available for public facilities at Kedungu Beach.

Canggu Surf Lessons

What a great day today, 2 feet waves, Fat mellow waves, and warm water. Our client from switzerland, three of them asking for private surf lessons in Canggu beach. Nice weather, perfect waves for beginner.

Early in the morning, we pick him up in Ubud, After that we go to the one of the most favorite surf spot in Bali. Canggu beach. As soon we in Canggu we check the waves and can’t wait to get wet. We prepare ourself take the surf boards, warming up as always, and paddle out to the spot.

Batu Bolong Canggu is suitable for surf lessons and intermediate surfer. This spot is suitable for long board as well. Left waves direction, Fat, mellow and a lot of change to stand up on board. Its a coral beach. but do not worry. Coral in Canggu beach is covered by seaweed, so its quite safe for beginner surfer in here. Pay attention on current. Please do not drop.

There are restaurant, shower, board rental, and parking facilities are available in here. If you wish to come alone and enjoy the scenery in here you can do it as well. Or just chilling with friend by restaurant and enjoy some pancake is a good please as well.

Exploring Bali

I meet my client today through my cousin who work in one of the 5* hotel in Bali. They're a lovely couple from Australia Mr Graham and Susan. On first day, they ask me to drive him to go to Elephant park to do elephant ride. And I take them to Bali Zoo. After that they ask me for silver jewelery, then I take him to Perapen silver and jewelry in Celuk Ubud. Then we go to having lunch in Bebek Joni restaurant Monkey forest Ubud, Ubud traditional market, after that we go back to the hotel.

2nd Day we bout start earlier, We start 08.00 am in the morning from the hotel. We exploring Bali, First start we go to Batukaru temple, Located in north west from the hotel.

Watukaru temple

Luhur Watukaru temple or Pura Batukaru is one of the biggest temple in Bali. And one of place interest in Bali. Is located at wongaya gede village, Penebel district and Tabanan regency. By west north of Bali island. The temple is high on the slopesof the mountainand the often misty, drizzly micro-climate here just adds to its undoubtedly mystical athmosphere. Due to high climate and high rainfall, the shrines this temple are covered by moss.


After Batukaru temple we move to Jatiluwih rice terrace.

Jati Luwih

Jatiluwih rice terrace is a huge Rice terrace in Bali. This rice terrace is protected by UNESCO. Once we get there there is an harvest in there. enjoy the scenery of rice terrace or there's also restaurant for having lunch and coffee break. This is one of the most famous spot as well in Bali to visit. Then we go to Lake Bratan Temple





Lake Bratan

As one of the famous tourist destination in Bali, there are some lodges or hotel are available surrounding of this lake where the visitor can over night here. You can also find some beautiful restaurant serving mostly Indonesian food where the visitor can enjoy the meal while enjoy the beautiful scenery around the lake with the unique Hindu Temple (Ulun Danu Temple) as magnet for every visitor to visit. The agricultures activities in a small scoop can be found easily in this area including close to the lake and those panoramas can be seen when we surround the lake using the boat. The visitors are also able to take the photos with the stunning view of lake and hill as a backdrop.


Volcano

Mount Batur has erupted more less 24 times since 1800 and still active until now. Cause of this eruption, that made some effects to the local community who living in this area such as moving the temples, repairing the village and re-arrange the existing traditions. Batur Lake is the largest lake in Bali functioning as a source of irrigation for the farmer around it and Balinese people generally. There are many lodges and hotels have been built including restaurants located at Kintamani and Penelokan Village.



Ubud Village

In addition to the beautiful nature, Ubud is also as a culture village with rich of masterpiece heritage especially from the famous painter includes I Gusti  Nyoman Lempad (1862-1978 ), Anak  Agung  Gde Sobrat  (1919 – 1992 ), I  Gusti  Made Deblog  ( 1910 – 1968 ), and then followed by I Gusti Ketut Kobot, Ida Bagus Made, Dewa Putu Bedil, Ida Bagus Rai etc. the fame of the above painters has given the inspiration to the foreigner painter who stay in Ubud Village.
In the year around 1920, there are two the European painters those are Rudolf Bonnet from Holland and Walter Spies from Germany have inscribed a new history of the painting development in Ubud. Both of the European painters introduced the European esthetic technique in particular about lighting, shadow, perspective and anatomy. The local painters are quickly absorbing the new techniques in accordance with local minds by consistently taking the traditional theme so that it can give the specific identity that is called by Ubud style.

Puri Lukisan

The museum was opened in 1956 by the Education and Culture Minister of Indonesia Republic,  Mr. Moh.Yamin. This museum is consisted of three U-shape main buildings where in the center of museum area is appointed as a courtyard with fish pond and the beautiful lotus flower. The building I is appointed as the permanent exhibition venue to display the paintings with Wayang style from I Gusti Nyoman Lempad and the explanation about the existence of Pita Maha Organization.
Building II is also appointed as a permanent exhibition venue of the masterpiece from the young artist’s style, modern style and traditional Balinese style. Meanwhile the building III is appointed as a temporary exhibition venue.  The museum managed by Ratna Wartha foundation is opened daily from 08.00 am until 16.00 pm and for those who wish to visit this museum, there is an entrance fee will be applied. There is only one painting museum exist in Ubud Village that is Puri Lukisan Museum meanwhile in Ubud District, there four museums those are Neka Museum, Arma Museum, Rudana Museum, Antonio Blanco and Puri Lukisan Museum itself.

Then by the end of our trip we go to Echo beach, having dinner by the beach. And we get back at the hotel around 10 a clock in the evening.

Batu Karu Temple

Luhur Batukaru Temple is one of Bali's key directional temples (Bali attractions) and a site of pilgrimage for Hindu Balinese. The Pura Luhur Batukaru lies in solitary clearing 1,300 meters above the sea level, all around the Batukaru temple you'll find a garden of flowering frangipani and hibiscus, with a gigantic, inhabited, humid tropical forest all around it. The impressive placed Batukaru is situated on the slopes of Mount Batukaru since the 11th century, which is an especially sacred site, even by Balinese standards. That's why all visitors have to carefully read and abide the temple rules posted clearly at the entrance. 

The temple is high on the slopes of the mountain and the often misty, drizzly micro-climate here just adds to its undoubtedly mystical atmosphere. Due to the cool climate and high rainfall (has the highest rainfall on Bali), the shrines in this temple are covered by moss.

Luhur Watukaru temple or Pura Batukaru is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Bali (Sad Kahyangan), and one of the places of interest in Bali, with Catur Lokapala Temple and Padmabhuwana Temple status. Watukaru temple is located at Wongayagede village, Penebel District and Tabanan regency, west part of Bali Island (all Bali attractions).

Batuan Temple in Bali

In Bali we believe in three God. Which is Brahma, Wisnu and Shiva. That way in Bali, in Each village has three main temple,or three khayangan temple. Which is: Puseh temple, Bale Agung Temple, And Dalem Temple. This is one of the Village temple in Bali located in Batuan village. people use to call Batuan Temple.

Batuan Temple is a beautiful temple set in ther middle of Batuan Village strategically located beside of the main road. Batuan Temple is a beautifully designed with Balinese architecture and antique Balinese ornaments decor entire temple building including entrance gate. As usual temple in Bali, Batuan temple is also featured by three area includes Nista Mandala (outside area) Madya Mandala (Middle area) and Utama Mandala(Main temple).

Batuan Temple is used to worship to the God for the villagers of Batuan. This temple is gradually conducted every six month according to the Balinese calendar and on this day, entire local people come to this temple to worship to the God.

To enter the temple, saroong will provided in there. There will be a donation box as well. If you do sightseing to Ubud from Denpasar, You will pass this temple or you can the guide to stop in this temple for a while to see the scenery of the temple.