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1. (BALI ESSENTIAL GUIDES)

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1.1 Getting Around

In major areas like Kuta, Seminyak or Sanur, you can walk around by foot quite easily. The
distance between one touristic area to another can be quite far at times, and the heat, traffic,
and sidewalk conditions can be stressful. If your hotel or villa is not very near to the beach or
restaurants, then you need some form of transportation to get there. Almost everywhere on
Bali, you will be continuously asked if you need transport. Be prepared to hear, 'transport?
transport?' very often. It sometimes seems, as if every Balinese is a driver, who owns a car or
a motorbike. Even though, it can get a bit tiring to constantly say "no thank you", it might be
a blessing in disguise. Almost anywhere, at anytime you can, in fact, get a transport service.

Transportation – Transportation around Bali is very cheap. You can get

taxis for around 65,000 IDR ($5 USD) and private mini vans across the
island for around 200,000 IDR ($14 USD). Flights from Bali to most of Asia
and Australia can be found for as little as 1,000,000 IDR ($75 USD), one
way. Scooter rentals are available around the island for as little as 135,000
IDR ($10 USD). Bicycles are also available for rent, usually costing around
60,000 IDR ($4.50 USD) per day for a basic bike

Motorbike – Motorbikes are quintessential to the Bali experience, and it’s

not uncommon to see whole families riding one together! Motorbikes are so
common here because they make it easier to weave in and out of
congested traffic. You can order a motorbike to get around just like you
would order an Uber — all you need is the Go-Jek or Grab app. Like Uber,
you use the app to request a driver and they’ll come pick you up at your
destination. They’ll even bring you an extra helmet (for motorcycle rides)
and a hair mask if you’re worried about hygiene. Trips are cheap. Short
journeys like from Seminyak to Canggu can cost around 14,000 IDR ($1
USD), while longer journeys shouldn’t cost more than 28,000 IDR ($2
USD). If you want to rent a motorbike yourself, a rental will cost about
60,000 IDR ($4.30 USD) a day. You should be an experienced driver for
this option though.
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1.3 Internet and SIM Cards

a. Local SIM Card
Local SIM cards are very affordable and can be used as long as you have an unlocked phone.
Mobile phone shops that sell SIM cards can be found in most of the main touristic areas,
however, they should not charge more than IDR 200,000, and even then it would be a good
deal for them see "Real Price" below. To find the one nearest to you, best ask the staff at the
reception or in your villa. They usually know. Shops are easily recognized by the logo and
big banner of the provider. From the 100,000 you purchase 30days 5GB package for IDR
70,000-90,000, leaves you with IDR 10,000 for calling and sms (most likely no need, if you
use WhatsApp and Skype) If a street vendor asks IDR 450,000 for an internet package, he is
overcharging you heavily.

Indonesia has a mindboggling amount of providers you can choose from; each offers prepaid
packages at different prices and features (which can be confusing even for Indonesians
themselves).
Below we have listed the two most popular providers:

- Telkomsel
Telkomsel's most popular SIM card is called simPATI and although slightly more
expensive than SIM cards from other providers, it is currently said to offer the fastest
internet speed. Other SIM cards from Telkomsel are called Kartu As and Kartu Halo.
simPATI Flash is the name for the prepaid internet packages. A 4 GB quota package
starts at 7 USD, a 8 GB package is about 15-20 USD and there is even a 14 GB
package.
- XL Axiata
XL's most popular SIM card is called 'XL Baru'. It provides cheap domestic calls
combined with internet access. The prepaid internet package called Kartu Perdana
Super Hot Rod 4G is the latest and most popular package and starts at 8 USD for a
quota at 4 GB. XL also offers a 8 GB quota for around 16 USD. Coverage Telkomsel
is considered the most stable and widest signal coverage provider. XL is a bit limited
in areas such as Ubud. It is stronger in the Denpasar and Badung area. Internet
coverage is not the same as your old-fashioned phone coverage. 3G internet is
available in the more populated areas but can drop to the slower GPRS or even Edge
in remote areas

b. Prepaid data packages

As a visitor, getting a prepaid local SIM Card will be your best option to stay connected. The
credits are called "Pulsa". The money you put on the card will be used for for Calling and
Text messaging. And, for buying internet packages. The card will need to be topped up when
you run out. Pulsa is easily bought (topped up) at all the small and big supermarkets and the
small phone shops that can regularly be found in the tourism areas.
 c. Free Wi-Fi
Free WiFi You may not feel the need to buy a SIM card as most hotels, restaurants and cafés
offer free WiFi access. Do not expect a superfast internet connection, as you will be sharing
access with all the other customers, however it will be good enough to keep family and
friends updated. Some mini markets offer free WiFi to their customers. They are easy to
recognize by the table and chairs placed outside and filled with mostly local people glued to
their mobile phones. When booking your accommodation you might want to make sure your
hotel provides free WiFi in your room, as some only provide access in common areas like the
lobby or the restaurant.

1.4 Pro tips

Money
- Visa and Master Card are widely accepted. Credit Card payment in hotels and most
restaurants and shops is possible. A surcharge of 1 - 4% is applied when using credit
cards. Street vendors: only cash and best in IDR
- You can pull money from ATM easily (remote areas not so much).
- US$, AUS$, EUR will be changed almost anywhere.
- Make sure to go to official money changers. If the place looks small and dodgy, it
most certainly is dodgy.
- Payment is done in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah). Even if many hotels publish their prices
in US$, the actual payment will be done in IDR and the exchange rate will usually not
be very good in the hotel
- Bring some cash, your credit card and a normal bank card.
- Max amount you can withdraw in one go at an ATM is around 1.500.000 (machine
with a 50.000 sticker) or 3.000.000 (machines with a 100.000 sticker)
- Traveler cheques seem to be a relic of the past

Accommodation & Going Out

- Most prices are subject to tax (10%) and service charge (6-11%)
- Value for money is incredible on Bali. Whatever you decide to go for. Streetfood or
fine dining. The choice is endless. (Web:) List of places
- Ice cubes in restaurants are generally safe and government controlled
- For 3-5US$ one can have already a decent meal
- Vegetarian and healthy food on the rise, epicenter Ubud. Try the detox smoothies.
- Roof Top bars and Beach clubs are getting more popular, for good reasons.
- Don't trust the name of the place. Always check the map. The "Kuta Hotel" might not
be exactly in Kuta :-)
- Look at the maps closely. A hotel near the coastline could still be far to the next
beach, due to lack of road access.
- One can still stay for 10-15US$ per night in homestays
- New budget hotels offer clean rooms with AC in larger hotel complexes for 20US$
- Price for hotel room in 4 star hotel or resort 70-120US$ 18 (Web:) Private, serviced
Villas are a great alternative offering stunning value for money

Traffic & Transport

- Left-hand traffic on Bali. Tips on handling traffic.
 Scooter rental costs 5-8US$ per day. Always put safety and reliability first. Never
compromise. Enough people have serious or fatal accidents. Never hire run down
scooters to save a buck.
- Keep the mobile no. of the bike rental shop with you. You might need it.
- Car with driver for 8-10 hours costs 40-70US$ per day. Make sure they have a
driver's license and the permission to be a driver (izin, insurance issues) to avoid
trouble with the police.
- Taxis are safe and cheap, but ask them to switch on the meter, always!
- Ubud no meter taxis available, transport is organized by licensed drivers from the
village. It's important to bargain!
- Renting a scooter or car? Bring international driving license
- Yes, there is UBER and GRAB in Bali. But in many areas drivers are afraid to go to,
because the local communities are against it and create major trouble.
- Motorbike Taxis can be arranged through the app Go-Jek. Works well, although also
they are restricted in some areas.

SAFETY & Manners

- When it's raining the sidewalks can be extremely slippery
- Sidewalks can have large and deep holes, that can't be seen at night.
- Driving a scooter. Never go too fast. Fatal accidents happen daily.
- Loose chippings are everywhere on the road. Expect cats, dogs, chicken...anything
can cross your way. And any vehicle can come towards you from any direction,
anytime.
- Never drink and drive if you want to leave Bali in one piece.
- Currents in the sea can be dangerous, and change depending on the weather and wind
conditions; also good swimmers have drowned on Bali
- Night swimming (under the influence of alcohol and drugs) seem like fun, but will
most likely lead to Bali being your last destination.
- Ocean and beach hazards. Nature is unpredictable. Watch rip currents, undertows, and
waves in general. Particularly when you have kids.
- Balinese are open-minded but they don't like: people using their streets as toilets,
topless guys in restaurants and shops, disrespectful and loud behavior, somebody
touching their head, overly public display of affection
- Use mosquito net and repellent when possible. Dengue fever is widespread.
- The red light district and night life areas attract criminals of all sorts - like in any
other place in the world, so always stay alert and don't drink too much, stay with
friends if you can
- ATM machines: always put your hand above the keypad when typing your code.
ALWAYS!
- General rule - like in any other place in the world. If a place looks dodgy and you can
avoid it and go somewhere else, do so

Environment & People

- Bali is a fragile island. Trash, Water and Traffic are big problems, like in any other
part of the developing world.
- Try to take short showers and avoid wasting water.
- Everything you throw away stays in Bali or will be washed into the sea. Rubbish
management in this part of the world does not really exist.
- Plastic is problem no. 1. Avoid plastic bottles, straws, plastic bags when shopping.
 - Most workers you will meet have a salary of around 130 to 150US$ per month and
work hard for their money, travel long distances and share their income with other
family members.
- Balinese are super friendly and welcoming. They are also proud and are happy if you
respect their customs and island.
- Being angry and shouting is not appreciated. If you have a complaint, be polite, calm
and insist on a solution in a friendly manner if you wish to get any result

1.5 (explore bali)

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Bali is more than a place; it's a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind. they said “Maybe
God is smiling while creating Bali”. Bali is blessed with the wonderful nature that is varied
from the beaches, waterfalls, mountains, lake, temples, and cultures.
- Kuta is wild at night
- Seminyak has most clubs and beach clubs, more upper class
- Ubud is laid back, art, small shops, great food, healthy life style, yoga
- Lembongan Island is easy to get to and like Bali 40 years ago. Paradise
- Sanur is more quiet, a bit upper class in general, calm beaches, great restaurants at the
beach side (pantai sindhu). Lots of live music.
- Indonesian Clove cigarettes are called Kretek and are smoked everywhere 86 Rainy
season, October to February, Dry season March to September
- Bali (incl. Lembongan) are one of the best surf destinations in Asia
- Amed is the place where most scuba divers stay and where you can dive around the
famous Japanese shipwreck
- Nusa Dua, 5 star resort area
 - Jimbaran - seafood restaurants and BBQ directly on the beach, every night (busy,
fresh seafood, tasty)
- Bukit Penisula in the south, surfer's paradise and still a little bit off the beaten track.
Padang Padang Beach, Bingin Beach, Dreamland, Uluwatu, Balangan

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Bali has virtually every kind of natural beauty. Glorious mountainous areas with lush greenery,
scenic lakes, gorgeous waterfalls, iconic rice fields, flower gardens, gushing sacred rivers and
secret canyons all make up the island’s landscape.

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1.5.1 Uluwatu Temple

Presiding over plunging sea cliffs above one of Bali's best surf spots, Uluwatu
Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) is one of the island's most famous temples,
thanks to its magnificent clifftop setting. In Balinese, "Ulu" means "tip" or
"land's end" and "Watu" means rock, a fitting name for the location of the
temple on the Bukit Peninsula along the island's southwestern tip. Like Pura
Tanah Lot, sunset is the best time to visit, when the sky and sea glow in the
late afternoon light.
Archaeological finds here suggest the temple to be of megalithic origin, dating
from around the 10th century. The temple is believed to protect Bali from evil
sea spirits, while the monkeys who dwell in the forest near its entrance are
thought to guard the temple from bad influences (keep your belongings
securely stashed away from their nimble fingers). A scenic pathway snakes
from the entrance to the temple with breathtaking viewpoints along the way.
Only Hindu worshippers are allowed to enter the temple, but the beautiful
setting and the sunset Kecak dance performances that take place here daily
are more than worth the visit.

Location: 25 kilometers from Kuta

(source: https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/bali-ina-b-b.htm)

1.5.2 Kuta Beach

Yes, it's crowded and persistent hawkers stalk the beach, but this famous
stretch of sand, along with neighboring Legian and Seminyak Beaches just
to the north, is still a fun day out, especially if you're a beginner surfer or you
just want to soak up the scene. You can book surf lessons and rent
surfboards, boogie boards, sun loungers, and umbrellas directly from vendors
set up on the sand, and plenty of cafes and restaurants border the beach.
Beach vendors are easily dissuaded with a polite "no thank you," but an icy
cold coconut sloshing with juice served directly to your sunlounger can be a
blessing on a sultry day.

For a more peaceful slice of coast on the island, head to the soft sands
of Sanur, Jimbaran Beach, or Nusa Dua (Geger Beach here has public
access). Surfers should check
out Dreamland, Canggu, Balangan, Bingin, Padang-Padang, or the cliff-
fringed hidden coves of Uluwatu.

1.5.3 Padang Padang Beach

1.5.4 Dreamland Beach

Dreamland Beach is one of the ‘hidden’ beaches of Bali, offering stretches of

white sand secluded by limestone cliffs that line the rugged coastline of the
southern Bukit Peninsula. The beach became highly accessible with the
development of the Pecatu Graha and Pecatu Indah Resort projects that, at the
turn of the millennium, transformed 400 hectares of hilly terrain into ‘New Kuta’,
with Klapa Beach Club, resorts and the New Kuta Golf course.

Despite rampant development over its limestone landscape, Dreamland Beach

retains much of its rugged charm on the sand, particularly for beachgoers, day -
trippers and surfers. You can enjoy some of Bali’s best reef breaks near the
shore and close paddle outs to the neighbouring world-class reef breaks,
namely Balangan up north and Impossibles down south (both for advanced
riders). On the sand, you can rent deck chairs and parasols, and enjoy a cheap
massage from around Rp 50,000 to Rp 100,000. Hard bargaining is advised.

Much of the local warung food stall scene of yesteryear is gone, but some small
shops can be found and beach peddlers offering cold soft drinks and Bintangs
still roam around. Expect the westerly winds of the wet season (usually between
October through April) to bring in some flotsam and jetsam, as well as the
common crowds over the local holidays and mid-year school breaks. Some
sections of the beach are swimmable, but the currents are strong further out.
Stick around until the end of the day for dramatic sunsets.

1.5.5 Ubud Monkey forest

Only 10 minutes' walk south of the town center in Ubud, the Monkey Forest,
also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, is one of the top
attractions in this tourist town and a must-see for animal lovers and
photographers. Besides the entertaining troops of grey long-tailed macaques
that make their home here, a large part of the appeal is the evocative jungle
setting where the monkeys roam free. Paved pathways lead through thick
forests of giant banyan trees and nutmeg, where moss-covered statues and
ancient temples loom through the dense foliage, imparting an almost mystical
feel. The forest is intended to represent the harmonious coexistence between
humans and animals. It also conserves rare plants and is used as a location
for researching macaque behavior, particularly their social interaction.
On the southwest side of the forest is one of the three temples found in the
forest, the 14th-century Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, where hundreds of
monkeys swing through the trees and clamber over the walls. In the northwest
of the forest, an ancient bathing temple, Pura Beji, nestles next to a cool
stream and makes a beautiful backdrop for watching the monkey's antics.
While visiting the forest, make sure to secure your belongings and avoid direct
eye contact with the animals (and smiling), as this can be interpreted as a sign
of aggression. It's also a good idea not to bring any food into the area.
Address: Jalan Monkey Forest, Padangtegal, Ubud, Gianyar, BaliOfficial
site: http://monkeyforestubud.com/

1.5.6 Tegalanang Terasering Rice Terrace, Ubud

A truly awe-inspiring sight, the beautiful green rice paddies stretch on for what seems like
an eternity.
The stunning Tegalalang Rice Terrace, part of the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province UNESCO
World Heritage Site, comprises cascading emerald-green fields worked by local rice farmers. The
scenes of rice paddies involving the subak (traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system).
Once you are at Tegalalang Rice Terrace, you can enjoy the view from on top but it’s also
possible to hike down and walk up on the other side again.

Address : Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang village, Gianyar regency, Bali, Indonesia

Tegalalang Village is located on 600 m above sea levels covered by good temperature where
most of the villagers as a farmer.