Saturday, January 30, 2010

Mt.Batur, Kintamani Tour


This comprehensive tour will encompass a little bit of everything including shopping. We start a full day trip featuring visits to Batubulan village to see the famous traditional performance Barong & Keris Dance, depicting the timeless theme of good versus evil. In the background, gongs and percussion instruments provide a musical accompaniment to create a meaningful experience. Then proceed to Celuk village, where you can experience the making of Gold or Silver jewelries, Batuan village the place of Balinese artists' colony, famous for its painters' and artists' studios, you will visit one of the galleries to watch painters at work ,Mas village where skilled carvers turn slabs of teak and ebony into many different forms and decorations. Straight further North for a quick stop at the lush green Rice terrace at Ceking Village. You will then continue to Kintamani, a beautiful place for lunch overlooking the slopes of Mt. Batur. Enjoy stunning views of the volcano and the lake in the distance. Stop for a coffee break at a traditionally Bali coffee roasting processed and sample the Luwak Coffee known as the most expensive coffee in the world. Finally, you will head to Tirta Empul--the temple of holy springs. This 1,000-year-old temple complex is built around a sacred spring, and Balinese journey from around the island to bathe in its protective waters.

Bedugul-Tanah Lot Temple Tour


A Full day tour visiting: Mengwi featuring Taman Ayun Temple, known as The Beautiful Garden of Heaven built by the King of Mengwi kingdom back in 1634.Continue our journey with spectacular view of rice fields along the way. Next stop is Bedugul market, where you can try some fresh local fruit and colorful vegetable. Refresh your mind and soul by witnessing the beauty of Lake Beratan with Ulun Danu Temple, a Holy Hindu-Buddhist water shrine, dedicated to The Goddess of the lake “Dewi Danu”. Before continuing our trip, a buffet lunch will be served at the local fine restaurant overlooking the lake. Have this quick in-car trip by visiting lush green Rain Forrest at Bali Botanical Garden. Finally, Tanah Lot, the Temple on the Rock, one of the most attractive temples in Bali. Where you can feel the waves crashed, the sound that is believed could bring us to certain inspiration. Admire the beautiful sunset with the temple and the yellowish-pink horizon on the back ground.

Uluwatu and Jimbaran Bay Seafood BBQ


Starting the visit to Tanjung Benoa at Nusa Dua peninsula area for the water sport activities, try those challenging water sports on it’s beautiful white sandy beach such as: Boat Parasailing, jet skiing, Banana boat, snorkeling, diving and experience the Turtle island. Then continue to Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) cultural park, known as the highest statue of God Wisnu. Next stop will be the Holy Uluwatu Temple, located on the southern tip of the peninsula, the ancient temple of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, perched precariously by the sea, is populated by protected monkey tribes. This temple stands on 80 meters of high cliff, overlooking the Indian Ocean and this is also the best spot to admire the beautiful sunset, witness a unique Balinese Kecak fire Dance performance, known as monkey dance, is a ritual dance taken from the tale of Ramayana, whose musical accompaniment is supplied by chanting men sitting in concentric circles rhythmically swaying as the costumed dancers weave among them. The fire dance is an exotic dance where men walk barefoot over glowing coals and are accompanied by the rhythmic chanting of up to 50 people. Highlight your trip at Jimbaran Bay to try some delicious Seafood BBQ for your special dining experience.

A taste of Golf with a taste of Bali !!!



Going to miss your golf clubs while you are in Bali? Well check this out…
This trip combining Playing golf for fun and scenic view in Bali”
Try your Swing, Driving, Chipping or Putting at the highest golf course in Bali, situated in the center of Bali where fresh breeze and great landscape will cool you down. The journey there has spectacular views of rice fields along the way to this lovely golf course, where you can swing to your heart's content for 2 hours before setting off to see Lake Beratan with Ulun Danu Temple,a beautiful Holy Hindu-Buddhist Water Shrine, dedicated to the Goddess of the Lake, "Dewi Danu". Here you can refresh your mind and soul in it's beauty, before stopping off at Bedugul Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Market, where you can try some of the local produce.
Before continuing our trip, a buffet lunch will be served at a local restaurant overlooking the lake. From there we will visit some of the lush green Rain Forest at Bali Botanical Gardens.
On the way back "home", we will stop at the local Durian and Mangosteen shop, in order for
you to continue your Bali experience in the comfort of your hotel.

Welcome to Bali



Welcome to an island whose beauty is legendary all over the world.

Bali Customized Tours – escorterinbali- offer you; private driver, chartered transport and driver service for your best vacation in Bali.

Traveling to Bali? Try your own way to explore Bali with a private car and English-speaking driver, to guide you around Bali.

What will you get? This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. As a visitor you will have every opportunity to enjoy your holiday to the fullest and I encourage you to do that.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent view while I am driving to take you sightseeing and to discover places of great natural beauty and Bali’s wonderful Temples, arts and culture, sailing, rafting, diving, riding, walking or even mountain climbing and exploring to see Bali itself.

Simply email me and let’s discuss your trip plan…
See you in Bali, the island of God.

GENERAL INFORMATIONS IN BALI

Money Exchange
Most major countries, either banks notes or traveler's checks are easily converted into rupiah ( Indonesian currency) Banks and money Changers can easily be found in the largest towns in Bali, but it is advisable to carry sufficient Rupiah (Rp.) when traveling to the less popular areas of Bali.
Almost al hotels and other businesses will accept foreign currency, but usually at lower rate of exchange than offered by Bank's Money Changers. For your convenience a bank is located at Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Telephone Service
Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries of the world. International calls can be made (via the operator or IDD-001/008) from any private/business or hotel telephone.

Important telephone number
Fire:113, Police:110, Ambulance:118, Indonesian Red Cross:225-465, Rescue Coordination office:751111, Directory Inquiries 108, International Operator 101 Immigration Officer:227828, Public hospital:227911.

Airlines
Garuda Indonesia:232780, Malaysia Airlines:757294, Qantas:751472, Singapore Airlines:768388, Thai Airlines:751011, China Airlines:754856, Japan airlines:764733

Immigration
Visitor coming to Bali by air from outside Indonesia must be in possession of passport that is valid for at least 6 months and have with them upon arrival either a return or onward ticket. Visitor's requirement to pay VoA (Visa on Arrival) to the bank, US$ 10 for seven days, and US$ 25 for thirty days. If you deny the agreement you must pay a fine of US$ 25. For more information please contact immigration office (0361) 764993.

The government of Indonesia simplified the procedure for obtaining a visa for foreign travelers wishing to visit Bali.

The government has issued a new visa policy as follows:

1. Free Short Term Visa is valid for 11 countries and territories, namely:

Brunei Darussalam, Morocco, Chile, Philippines, Hong Kong, Peru, Macao, Singapore
Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

A visa for nationals from these countries is delivered upon arrival free-of-charge.


2. Visa on Arrival is valid for 36 countries, namely:

Argentina, Finland, New Zea land, Luxembourg,
Australia, France, Norway, Maldives,
Austria, Germany, Oman, South Korea,
Brazil, Hungry, Poland, Switzerland,
Belgium, India, Portugal, Taiwan,
Canada, Ireland, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
China, Italy, Russia, United State of America,
Denmark, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa,
Egypt, Kuwait, Spain, United Kingdom.

Visa on arrival can be obtained for the payment of:
- US$ 10 for a 7 days visa
- US$ 25 for a 30 days visa


3. All other nationalities need to obtain a visa from the Indonesian Embassy in their country of permanent residence.

All visas are for a maximum stay of 30 days and are not extend able or renewable and non-convertible to any kind of other stay permit.