Surfing in Bali

Bali as we know has many beaches which will be main destination for tourists. We can swim, sunbathing,   play volley ball, etc.  But there is one thing Bali is known for, it surfing. Some world surfers, even pro and novice come to Bali just for riding the seemingly endless waves on the beaches of Bali. Because in Bali, there are some cool beaches that is fit for their hobby.   The dry season is the peak surfing season and it typically runs from May through to September, this is when the famous waves of Uluwatu, Padang Padang and Kuta break at their best. Here are the best beaches for surfing in Bali.

      1.       Kuta Beach

Most surfers said that Kuta Beach is the best place for surfing in Bali. Kuta beach has a great quality surfing waves, especially for beginners. As it is located in the heart of city, Kuta beach is easily accessible. We can walk out of our hotel and onto the beach to get there. Best swell direction in this beach is on southern. The best size wave at Kuta beach is about 4-5 ft. That’s the optimum size on the mid to high tide.  Though huge crowds and a considerable level of pollution loom large, Kuta is still the numero uno choice for surfers and vacationers alike. So much so that, even if one is putting up in another area of Bali, not making a trip to Kuta would be a bad miss.

      2.       Padang-Padang Beach

With not too many people for distraction, you can camp at Padang-Padang to hone in on your surfing skills in peace. Padang-Padang beach is easily accessible by car from the airport, it takes about half hour to get Padang Padang beach.  The Bukit Peninsula surf camp has all the elements for a surfing beginner’s learning paradise. We can go to the southern for getting the best swell.  If we are in lucky day, we can find 5-8 ft of wave sizes, and sure, that will be more challenging. 

      3.       Uluwatu Beach

Nestled in the beautiful scenic village of Pecatu near Kuta, Uluwatu’s captivating coral reef beach with its big waves is really a fantasy come true for any surfer. The swell of the Uluwatu surf is often described as hollow and fast. There are 4 different sections at Ulu; there’s Temples which is a long and hollow wave that works on the mid to high tide. The Peak right in front of the warungs in line with the cave also best on the high tide. Racetrack is a super fast but makeable barrel that works on the low tide, but gets seriously shallow. Outside corner is considered by many to be one of the best waves anywhere in the world, the corner won’t even start to break unless the swell is at least in the 8′ range, and then if your game you are in for one long and fast ride.

Those 3 beaches are good beaches to be surfed in dry season, and accidentally those beaches are the best beach to surf in Bali. In wet season you can go to Sanur beach, Nusa Dua beach, Serangan beach,etc. 

Adventure in Bali

Holiday in Bali is not only going to the beach, sunbathing, shopping,etc. But you can also doing some adventures in Bali. You will get many experiences if you are doing adventures in Bali. There are many adventures you can choose in Bali, such  as water adventure, land adventure, or air adventure.

Water Adventure

In Bali you can join in some water adventures like Rafting, Sea Cruise, Water Sport, and Sea walking.

     1.       Rafting

River in Bali, other than as a source of irrigation rice field, is also a good place to tour Rafting In Bali or better known as rafting. Natural rivers are still having with the current challenges create or rafting white water Rafting In Bali became one of the favorite choice of tourists who were vacationing in Bali. There are two rivers that become a major place of adventure activities, among others: Ayung River located in the Village Evening, Sangeh, Badung with two levels of difficulty levels, as well as Telagawaja River in the village of Karangasem Muncan to severity level 3-4. For the first time this adventure activities, Ayung river is a good place to try. While for the more adventurous who want to feel powerful again, Telagawaja River is the right choice.

      2.       Sea Cruise

If your hobby is adventuring above the sea, you can try cruise a Sea in Bali. For some tourists, their favourite place to cruise is Nusa Lembongan. Transfer to Benoa harbour where you will board on sailling cruise for a full day sailing adventure to nearby off-shore Island of Nusa Lembongan. Spend the morning passing colorful Indonesian's perahu - traditional boat while the crew troll for fresh fish.

      3.       Water Sport

Bali is not only known for the culture and the beauty of the nature, but also offering interesting various acivities or games you must try.

Tanjung Benoa for example, it’s offering various games such as Jet ski, Speed boat, parasailing, flying fish, banana boat, snorkeling  and scuba diving.

      4.       Sea walking

Have you imagine underwater experience without letting your head and face get wet, walk along the sea floor together with family, friends and be a witness all kind of the sea life. Well that experience is Seawalker.

Safety is the most priority, Seawalker pay full attention to the clients safety and liability so there are no serious accidents or dangerous condition in this underwater experience it is also to prove and support that as a world destination Bali is a beautiful island in Indonesia, which has been famous for its wonderful sea bottom.

Land Adventure

Enjoy your times in Bali by horse riding, mountain cycling, elephant safari, ATV and Buggy Driving.

1.       Horse Riding

Horse riding is not a strange activities anymore in Indonesia.Almost attractions in Indonesia offering horse riding. Right now horse riding is offered in Bali also, but it is treated professionally such as facility, quality, and the activity.

2.       Mountain Cycling

Bali Cycling Adventure is an exciting adventure by paddling the mountain bicycle descends the hilly land, turning to enter the Balinese rural and see natural atmosphere of the village with the social society life, friendly and full of religious. The smile and the friendliness from villagers and the charming children will always greet you in this adventure. The experiences to see the Bali Beauty Mountain or the beautiful village which have a lot of captivating heart to experience this adventure. You will earn the full services with air-conditioning car transfer, delicious lunch, safety equipments, proffesional cycling guide and comfortable using of mountain bike that will complete your experience.

3.       Elephant Safari

Experience of sitting high a top an elephant in a teak wood chair, through the cool jungle of Taro, is an experience you'll never forget. 

4.       ATV Driving

ATV is a motor cycle which has four wheels. It is usually used by the people for agriculture or recreation. Its wheel is specially modified with high tire. So, it just used at unfamiliar route only. It has 250 cc and 350 cc power of engine. Easy driving , at wet condition or some obstacles of up and down hill road.

Air Adventure

The last type of adventure you have to try is various air adventures. You can see the beuaty of Bali from the air by air baloon and you can try paragliding. 

Tips Berlibur ke Bali

Bali merupakan salah satu tempat wisata yang sangat populer di seluruh dunia. Pulau Bali sendiri kaya akan pemandangan indah, kesucian gunung berapi, hutan tropis, persawahan yang berpetak-petak dan tentu saja pesona keindahan pantainya yang ada hampir disemua pesisir pulau Bali. Bali selalu diramaikan dengan berbagai aktivitas wisata di siang hari antara lain aktivitas olahraga air, bermain golf, treeking atau hiking sampai dengan kegiatan tour atau wisata jalan-jalan mengunjungi objek-objek wisata yang ada diseluruh pelosok pulau Bali. Kemudian, setelah matahari terbenam Bali berubah menjadi pulau ultra-modern dimana kerlap-kerlip lampu bar, diskotik dan nightspot lainnya memecah kesunyian malam di pulau ini. Pulau Bali juga selalu dipuja karena keunikan budayanya khususnya karya seni dan arsitekture Bali yang begitu indah. Misalnya keberadaan ribuan Pura sebagai tempat suci umat Hindu di Bali, dengan bentuk bangunan dan ukiran yang cukup mempesona. Hal inilah yang menjadikan Bali terkenal dengan sebutan pulau seribu Pura.

Bali merupakan tempat liburan yang paling cocok untuk anda. Tersedia berbagai pilihan hotel murah, villa, penginapan murah dan sarana akomodasi lainnya yang dapat anda pilih sesuai budget dan keinginan anda. Mulai dari hotel berbintang yang berkelas internasional, hotel melati, villa, cottage, resort sampai dengan losmen dengan tarif sewa yang cukup murah. 

Bali bisa sangat ramai pada bulan-bulan liburan yaitu pada bulan Juli – Agustus, dan pada liburan Natal maupun Tahun Baru. Wisatawan-wisatawan asal Australia biasanya mengunjungi Bali pada musim liburan sekolah pada awal April, akhir Juni dan akhir September. Sementara wisatawan domestik biasa berkunjung selama liburan nasional. Di luar musim puncak tersebut, Pulau Bali bisa sangat tenang dan sepi dari ramainya wisatawan, tapi kadang ada beberapa hotel dan penginapan yang mengadakan diskon di luar musim puncak.

Bagi wisatawan yang ingin berlibur ke Bali dalam waktu yang cukup lama, pilihan yang tepat untuk mencari tempat menginap adalah hotel murah. Dengan menginap di hotel murah, pengeluaran yang dikeluarkan oleh wisatawan Bali menjadi tidak terlalu besar. Apalagi bila gaya perjalanan wisatawan adalah sebagai Backpacker, menginap di hotel murah adalah pilihan yang tepat, mengingat mereka harus menekan biaya pengeluaran selama berada di Bali. Banyak sekali hotel-hotel murah di Bali yang biaya menginap semalamnya sekitar 100.000-600.000 / malam.

Secara umum lokasi hotel di Bali biasanya di bagi berdasarkan area wisata yang ada seperti hotel di area Kuta, hotel di Legian, Hotel di Seminyak, Hotel di Jimbaran, Hotel di Nusa Dua, Sanur, Ubud dan juga hotel di Lovina. Bagi wisatawan yang ingin mencari hotel murah di Bali, diharapkan untuk bisa memilih hotel murah yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pribadi maupun keluarga.