Friday, July 31, 2009

Scuba Diving in Bali


Bali is one of the most beautiful islands in the world and very popular for dive holiday destination. Many visitors find the attraction of good shore-based resort diving set against a stunning back drop of huge, magnificent volcanoes and picturesque rice paddy terraces, simply irresistible.



Many dive-heads—including those who've made pilgrimages to the Red Sea, the Great Barrier Reef, and Manado—swear that Bali has the best diving in the world. The waters of Bali are surprisingly unheralded. Previously the preserve of surfers and beach holiday types, nowadays this island sees an increasing number of tourists hauling dive bags around. Bali diving isn't simply the holiday 'extra' some people might imagine.



Indeed, the greatest feature of diving in Bali is the incredibly rich and varied dive sites. Deep drop-offs and steep banks, coral ridges and bommies, one of the most famous wrecks in the world, volcanic outcrops and sea grass beds are all part of the Bali scuba diving tapestry. With its colorful and diverse marine life, there's enough here to keep you coming back for more.


To the east of the island lies the Lombok Strait, the first deep water trench directly to the east of the Asian continental shelf. Through this channel flows the greatest volume of tidal water on earth. This Pacific Ocean can create some powerful currents and rollercoaster rides that characterize some of the Bali dive sites. It also means regular visits from large and unusual pelagic fish like the incredible mola mola, or sunfish. The strong currents can also clean the water and create fantastic visibility.



The Bali dive season runs all year round. Overall, the best diving conditions exist from April to December, with sunfish, sharks and other pelagic fish visiting from June to September.

December to March is rainy season, reducing visibility in the north and northwest - Tulamben, Amed, Gili Selang, Pemuteran and Menjangan. From June to September dry monsoon winds bring rough seas and nutrient rich upwellings to Nusa Penida, Padang Bay and Amuk Bay.



All of this combined with the friendliness of the Balinese people, glorious weather and white sandy beaches make Bali an increasingly sought after destination by divers from across the world.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Trekking In Bali

Bali has been the favorite destination for tourists for ages. Full of magnificent beaches, breathtaking sceneries, marvellous trinkets and interesting culture. Bali is ideal for people wanting to escape from daily activities, enjoy a honeymoon, or even, have a great time with family and friends.

You can enjoy many activities in Bali. One of them is trekking. Bali trekking activities, Amazing adventure

into Balinese culture combine with Bali natural landscape like volcano trekking, jungle trekking and rice paddy trekking. Mount Agung or Gunung Agung is a biggest mountain in Bali. Trekking / climbing to Mt. Agung is one of best Bali trekking adventure.

Don't forget to enjoy a fantastic trekking in Ubud. Ubud Trekking is a essentially short walk that provides compelling insights into Ubud culture & nature , including a close look at rice terraces / rice paddy farming, ( Subak ) traditional Balinese irrigation, Ubud local people and animal. It is very pleasant to walk through the fields surrounding Ubud, The trekking guide will take you to discover amazing historical sites, visit ancient temples and enjoy the natural beauty of Ubud.


Another great place to enjoye a real trekking in Bali is in Bedugul because this place is a natural bali rain forest, with many multifarious flora, fauna and beautiful lake. Going
to the cool and comfortable place where is so far away from noisy and bustle, join in the middle of jungle which is full of various flora and fauna with fresh air and panorama, bird sound, morning dew, and then continues to the Tamblingan Lake and get adventure with traditional woods canoe with friendly Balinese resident guide. the adventures will very amazed with a long way of the forest with beauty of Bali natures. It will be difference and be an unforgettable of your vacation in Bali. To get lunch it’s easy, there are many restaurant outside the forest.