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Bedugal, Botanical Gardens & Bratan Temple Tour

brett — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:33:42 +0000

Leave at 0800 after breakfast; you will proceed directly to The Botanical Gardens at Bedugul. En route you will pass through much of South Bali and into the mountains and will view much development in progress. Bedugul is a mountain resort with a perfect climate and is the main town in the Lake region of Bali. You will have coffee in the gardens where there is a Rope Course for the young. The Gardens are also of interest to botanists with many examples of plants of the region. Lunch will be at the restaurant near where strawberries are grown locally. After lunch you will be shown lakes Beratan (at Bedugul), Lake Buyan and Tamblingan on the road leading to the village of Munduk. These Lakes are the water source of Bali thus very precious; they need careful attention by all interested in the welfare of Bali as they are the start of 2,000 year of old “Subak” irrigation system. This system makes Bali a world leader in irrigation systems. You will return to the Lodge via Rice Fields and the sea.

No. of participants	1	2	3	4	5	6
US Dollars per Person	$130	$75	$60	$50	$45	$40

Settling Ponds, Butterfly Park and Tanah Lot Temple Tour

brett — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:31:43 +0000

The Nusa Dua Settling Ponds are only a short drive from the Lodge and are known for a variety of water birds. They are best visited very early in the morning or late in the evening. For the dawn tour, one commences by rising at 05.00 and after a cup of tea or coffee going by vehicle to the ponds. Your bird guide will either be Mrs Nyoman Martini or Mrs Kadek Purnaningish, both staff members of the Lodge and experienced local bird guides. At least 20 – 25 species of birds (including Egrets, Herons, Kingfishers, Ducks and Water Hens) will be seen. Walk and enjoy around for 1 – 2 hours and drive back to the Lodge for breakfast.

After breakfast, you will travel to Tabanan for a visit Tabanan Butterfly Park arriving at around 11 AM. This Park shows many species of Indonesian Butterflies and is a beautiful peaceful place. Many of the species in Meryl Wilson’s book “101 Butterflies of Lowland Indonesia” are seen here.

Lunch will be in a restaurant overlooking spectacular rice fields then you will visit two temples; the small but beautiful Jatiluwih Temple near the Park and then on to Tanah Lot Temple for a spectacular sunset. Tanah Lot is one of the six principal temples of Bali and is spiritually very significant in Balinese culture.

No. of participants	1	2	3	4	5	6
US Dollars per Person	$120	$70	$55	$45	$40	$35

Volcanoes & Ubud Tour

brett — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:29:06 +0000

The tour starts at 08.30, proceeding direct to Kintamani through Batubulan, Celuk, Mas, Gianyar (silversmith) and Bangli Regency. Arrive and enjoy a lunch on the edge of the crater where Mt Batur is found. If you are lucky you will sight Mt Agung, the Main Mountain and spiritual home of the Balinese People. Then you proceed down through Tampak Siring Temple to Ubud, there you can either visit the famous Neka Art Museum or go shopping. Ubud is a great place to purchase goods of all sorts. Ubud is generally considered the centre of Balinese art and culture. In Ubud, you can have afternoon tea and then go back to the Lodge for dinner.

No. of participants	1	2	3	4	5	6
US Dollars per Person	130	$75	$55	$45	$40	$35

Uluwatu Temple, Kecak Dance; Jimbaran Fish Restaurants

brett — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:25:08 +0000

This spectacular tour starts at 16.30 when you drive to Uluwatu, one of the six main temples in Bali, built around the 8^th century, 75 meters above sea level. According to the Balinese cosmology Uluwatu’s entrance gate is facing in the direction of Besakih temple’s gate. Wearing a Sarong, you will start to walk up the cliff with stunning views around. In the temple yard you will see some macaque monkeys but be careful with the things you bring especially (eyeglasses, earrings, aids, etc) as they are quite wild. At 18.00 the Balinese Kecak dance from the Ramayana epic is held. This tells an eternal love tale between Rama and Shinta and perhaps there will be a beautiful sunset background. It is really an unforgettable experience. Transfer back to dinner at one of the Jimbaran Fish restaurants where delicious fresh fish, prawns or lobsters are served.

No. of participants	1	2	3	4	5	6
US Dollars per Person	$70	$50	$45	$40	$35	$30

Birding Tour At Settling Ponds

brett — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 06:23:10 +0000

The Nusa Dua Settling Ponds are only a short drive from the Lodge and are famous for water birds. They are best visited very early in the morning or late in the evening. For the dawn tour one commences by rising at 05.00 and after a cup of tea or coffee going by vehicle to the ponds. Your guide will either be Mrs Nyoman Martini or Mrs Kadek Purnaningsih, both staff members of the Lodge. At least 20 – 25 species of birds (including Egrets, Herons, Kingfishers, Ducks, and Water Hens) will be seen. Walk around and enjoy for 1-2 hours and drive back to the Lodge for breakfast.

No. of participants	1	2	3	4	5	6
US Dollars per Person	$40	$20	$15	$12	$10	$8

Udayana 4 Days / 3 Nights Package

tropixel — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 02:26:21 +0000

This package caters especially for those wishing a brief introduction to aspects of Balinese culture and see some of the special sights on the island of Bali prior to moving on to other places in Bali or Indonesia.

Day 01

SETTLING PONDS, BUTTERFLY PARK and TANAH LOT TEMPLE (All Day) This isa long day and commences early at 0600 after a cup of tea or coffee but before breakfast you will pay a short visit to The Nusa Dua Settling Ponds, only a short drive from the Lodge and are known for a variety of water birds. They are best visited very early in the morning or late in the evening. Your bird guide will either be Mrs Nyoman Martini or Mrs Kadek Purnaningish, both staff members of the Lodge and experienced local bird guides. At least 20 – 25 species of birds (including Egrets, Herons, Kingfishers, Ducks and Water Hens) will be seen. Walk and enjoy around for and drive back to the Lodge for a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, you will travel to Tabanan for a visit Tabanan Butterfly arriving at around 11 AM. This Park shows many species of Indonesian Butterflies and is a beautiful peaceful place. Many of the species in Meryl Wilson’s book “101 Butterflies of Lowland Indonesia” are seen here. Lunch will be in a restaurant overlooking spectacular rice fields, then you will visit two temples the small but beautiful Jatiluwih Temple near the Park and then on to Tanah Lot Temple for a spectacular sunset. Tanah Lot is one of the six principal temples of Bali and is spiritually very significant in Balinese culture.Return to the Lodge for dinner.

Day 02

BEDUGUL, BOTANICAL GARDENS and BERATAN TEMPLE (All Day) You will depart Leave at 0800 after breakfast; you will proceed directly to The Botanical Gardens at Bedugul. En route you will pass through much of South Bali and into the mountains and will view much development in progress. Bedugul is a mountain resort with a perfect climate and is the main town in the Lake region of Bali. You will have coffee in the gardens where there is a Rope Course for the young. The Gardens are also of interest to botanists with many examples of plants of the region. Lunch will be at the restaurant near where strawberries are grown locally. After lunch you will be shown lakes Beratan (at Bedugul), Lake Buyan and Tamblingan on the road leading to the village of Munduk. These Lakes are the water source of Bali thus very precious; they need careful attention by all interested in the welfare of Bali as they are the start of 2,000 year of old “Subak” irrigation system. This system makes Bali a world leader in irrigation systems. You will return to the Lodge via Rice Fields and the sea.

Day 03

Siesta, followed by an afternoon visit to the Uluwatu Temple, one of the six main temples of Bali. Wearing a Sarong, you will start to walk up the cliff with stunning views around. In the temple yard you will see some Macaque monkeys but be careful with the things you bring especially (eyeglasses, earrings, aids, etc) as they are quite wild. At 18.00 the Balinese Kecak dance from the Ramayana epic is held. This tells an eternal love tale between Rama and Shinta and hopefully there will be a beautiful sunset background. It is really an unforgettable experience. Return to the Lodge for dinner, Breakfast and then to the airport.

Day 04

Rest after breakfast when you can go on a short local shopping trip followed by an afternoon visit to the Uluwatu Temple, one of the six main temples of Bali. Wearing a Sarong, you will start to walk up the cliff with stunning views around. In the temple yard you will see some Macaque monkeys but be careful with the things you bring especially (eyeglasses, earrings, aids, etc) as they are quite wild. At 18.00 the Balinese Kecak dance from the Ramayana epic is held. This tells an eternal love tale between Rama and Shinta and hopefully there will be a beautiful sunset background. It is really an unforgettable experience. Return to the Lodge for dinner, Breakfast and then to the airport.

Cost per person including twin share room for 4 nights, welcome drink, access to the swimming pool, all meals for three days (except lunches on the two tours), Tanah Lot and Bedougal Tours and transport to the airport.

Udayana 3 Days / 2 Nights Package

tropixel — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:58:10 +0000

Day 01

Arrival in the morning at the Lodge, welcome drink and welcome by our Manager. Suggest a walk in the gardens or a swim before lunch. Siesta, followed by an afternoon visit to the Uluwatu Temple, one of the six main temples of Bali. Wearing a Sarong, you will start to walk up the cliff with stunning views around. In the temple yard you will see some Macaque monkeys but be careful with the things you bring especially (eyeglasses, earrings, aids, etc) as they are quite wild. At 18.00 the Balinese Kecak dance from the Ramayana epic is held. This tells an eternal love tale between Rama and Shinta and hopefully there will be a beautiful sunset background. It is really an unforgettable experience. Return to the Lodge for dinner, Breakfast and then to the airport.

Day 02

VOLCANOES and UBUD After breakfast, at 08.00 proceed direct to the stunning crater containing Mount Batur at Kintamani through Batubulan, Celuk, Mas, Gianyar to Bangli Regency. Arrive at the crater and enjoy a lunch on the edge of the crater where Mt Batur is found. If you are lucky you will sight Mt Agung, the main mountain of Bali and spiritual home of the Balinese People. Then you proceed down through Tampak Siring Temple to Ubud, there you can either visit the famous Neka Art Museum or go shopping. Ubud is a great place to purchase goods of all sorts. Ubud is generally considered the centre of Balinese art and culture. In Ubud, you can have afternoon tea and then go back to the Lodge for dinner.2

Cost per person including twin share room, welcome drink, access to the swimming pool, all meals for two days (except lunch at Ubud), Uluwatu and Kintamani Tours and transport to the airport.