First Timers Guide to Bali

First Timers Guide to Bali

Index Introduction

Learn the art of Balinese massage

Explore One of the oldest villages in Bali

Learn Batik printing 

Soak in The Healing Banjar hot springs 

Take the seven temples of enlightenment tour

Tour Bali's World Heritage - listed rice terraces

Lunch in the middle of a rice field

Accommodation in Bali

Dining in Bali

References

Introduction Bali is a popular tourist destination well known for its iconic

beaches, cultural diversity and for the abundance of excursions the island offers.

Bali is a province in Indonesia that includes Bali and a few neighboring islands in the area.

Heading for a short vacation to Bali? This guide provides a complete list of activities one must try out in Bali.

Learn the Art of Balinese Massage

• Join the Dancing Fingers School in Seminyak that specialises in the signature Jari Menari rhythmic massage technique to learn about Balinese Massage.

• Classes are conducted by the Senior, Indonesian, Jari Menari Massage practitioners.

• Classes are held on every Tuesday from 9.00 am – 3.00 pm

Explore One Of Bali's Oldest Villages

• Join a guided tour to one of the oldest villages in Bali, where an experienced guide escorts participants through temples and terraced rice fields. En route, visit an authentic Balinese family compound, and take a swim in spring-fed pools. 

• Gain an insight into a typical day of the Balinese people

Learn Batik Printing

• Explore the simple and creative process of batik painting under the guidance of Ketut Sujana..

• Ketut guides participants to create individual and contemporary designs, which participants can take home. 

Soak In The Healing Banjar Hot Springs

• The lush, jungle-clad slopes surrounding these sacred hot springs make it one of the island's most popular tourists attractions in Bali.

• There is a belief that sulphuric water cure skin diseases which spills from the mouths of stone-carved naga ( A mythical, dragon-like creature) into three pools.

Take The Seven Temples Of Enlightenment Tour

• Take a fascinating tour through World Heritage temples and monuments.

• Your journey through seven temples of enlightenment will take you back to the very beginning as we trace the evolution of this amazing and unique culture that has influenced an entire Nation.

Tour Bali's World Heritage-listed Rice Terraces

• The cultural landscape of Bali consists of five rice terraces and their water temples that cover 19,500 ha. The temples are the focus of a cooperative water management system of canals and weirs, known as subak, 

Lunch In The Middle of a Rice Field

Take a meandering walk and enjoy the bucolic Ubud scenery. Be rewarded with lunch at an organic warung (Small Shop) set among rice fields.

AccommodationCOMO Shambhala Estate Bali

• Set in tropical rainforest, this luxury spa resort on a 9-hectare estate lies on the banks of the Ayung River located just 10 kms away from the town of Ubud. 

• Traditionally furnished rooms and suites with verandas are housed in adjacent thatched properties and have Internet access, satellite TV, along with 4-poster beds, minifridges and coffeemakers.

• Villas include private outdoor pools and room service is offered 24/7.

Accommodation (Cont.d)

• Verdant rice paddies, meandering pathways, gently rolling hills and the soothing Ayung River set a glorious backdrop for Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. In the spiritual and cultural heart of Bali.

•Visitors are transported to a place where joy is found in luxuries as simple as time and nature, and a quiet moment of reflection will resonate for years to come. 

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Accommodation (Cont.d)•Located in Nusa Dua, Grand Hyatt Bali offers spacious rooms with private balconies. It features 5 outdoor pools, a well-appointed spa and 8 dining options. Free parking is provided.•The luxurious rooms at Bali Grand Hyatt come with modern décor and have plenty of natural light. A TV with cable channels are provided in each room.

Grand Hyatt Bali

Dining in BaliSwept Away at The Samaya Luxe Cafe

Who's Who Restaurant Locavore

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