Favorite Excursions. within Bali island

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1 within Bali island 08 While visiting Bali, enjoy a few of the most spectacular sights and performances the island of gods has to offer. We will build memories you will never forget. To reserve one or more of these selected tours, fill out the reservation form and submit it to. Destination & Incentive Management Company Head Office: Jl. Raya Dewi Sri, Complex The Lotus No. 0, Kuta Bali, Indonesia Tel. +6 (6) Fax. +6 (6) info@melali-bali.com Website:

2 MBD 0 Denpasar Heritage City Tour 5 6 Join a half day City Tour visiting some interesting heritages in Denpasar, the capital of Bali. Visit Puputan Badung Square an urban park with a very tragic and violent history. More than 00 years ago it was the site of an enormous, bloody puputan, or mass suicide ritual. It is an interesting location to learn more about the history of the Balinese and their struggles against the Dutch colonizers. Bali Museum was established in 9 and is located next to Puputan square. The museum has the finest collections of Balinese antiquities. The stylistic simplicity of the items in its 0 collection is of particular interest. Next to the museum is Jagatnata Temple, a Hindu place for worship. The temple is beautifully designed and full of religious and artistic ornaments. Visit Pasar Badung traditional market and witness the locals following their daily business. In Kumbasari Market you may find plenty of Balinese handicrafts and cloths. Proceed to Puri Jero Kuta, one of great royal family houses in Denpasar. Take a walk through Jalan Gajah Mada, an old shopping area in town, which is listed as the heritage area of the city because of its authentic, old-school architectural style of the buildings. Make a photo stop at the Catur Muka (four face) statue, the Landmark of Denpasar. On the way back to your hotel, stop at the Bajra Sandhi Monument in Renon, a symbol of Bali s struggle for independence once the Dutch colonizers had left the country. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included). Puputan Badung Square. Bali Museum. Jagatnata Temple 5. Kumbasari Market 6. Bajra Sandhi Monument MBD 0 Barong Dance and Tanah Lot Tour. Sangeh. Jatiluwih. Taman Ayun Temple 5. Tanah Lot 5 Depart early in the morning to watch the Barong Dance performance in Kesiman, 0 minute drive from Sanur. Barong is a lion-like creature and character in the mythology of Bali. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the good hosts, and enemy of Rangda, the demon queen and mother of all spirit guarders in the mythological traditions of Bali. The battle between Barong and Rangda is featured in the Barong dance to represent the eternal battle between good and evil.after this beautiful spectacle, drive up to Sangeh - the sacred monkey forest, where hundreds of them comfortably encounter with people. Drive northward on a back road that meanders through stunning rice terraces, to the village of Jatiluwih. This rustic and rural hilltop village is pleasantly cool and set amidst striking scenery. Next visit the charming Taman Ayun Temple of Mengwi Empire. Built in 6 by a King of the Mengwi Dynasty, this impressive complex stands on an island in a river, its inner temple surrounded by a moat and is part of a network of directional temples that protect Bali from evil spirits; Taman Ayun was built as a series of garden terraces with courtyards on different levels. The entire complex was designed to symbolize the mythological home of the gods, Mount Meru, floating in the sea of eternity. An eleven-tiered meru is dedicated to the rice goddess Dewi Sri. Tanah Lot will be the last stop, popular and the most photographed temples on the island for good reason. Tanah Lot means "Land in the Sea" in the Balinese language. The temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide. Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 6th-century Dang Hyang Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and brought him gifts. Priest Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock, for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods. This full day trip lasts till late afternoon. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included)

3 MBD 0 Kintamani Volcano and Kehen Temple We begin our tour with a visit to Pura Kehen, a Public temple located north of Bangli which is often describe as the miniature version of Pura Besakih. Drive up to Penglipuran Village to enjoy a traditional countryside owning unique characteristic life, socializing and culture. the natural nature and environments of countryside is designating the pittance touch of modernization influence. Proceed to Kintamani, the most favorite tuorist destination, where you may enjoy a magnificent views of Mount an lake Batur. Next visit is Tegallalang, a well-known area to the north of Ubud and is the major area for handicrafts production in Bali. This village offers beautiful panorama of rice terraces in a river valley. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included) 5. Kehen Temple. Penglipuran Village. Kintamani 5. Tegallalang MBD 0 Bedugul Botanic Garden, Lake Beratan & Mengwi Royal Temple Bali Botanic Garden in Bedugul highland is unique as a place for botanical research, conservation, education and recreation. It provides a pleasant site where you can relax in beautiful and peaceful surroundings while learning the use of plants in the daily lives of Balinese people. It houses plenty varieties of tropical rainforest plants including orchids, ferns, begonia, cacti, medical plants, Bali ceremonial plants, aquatic plants and herbarium. Being the largest botanic garden in Indonesia, it sits on 50 mtr above sea level covering an area of 57 hectares. Having a temperature of 0-5 centigrade in day time with humidity 70-90% makes this garden always worth visiting. Next stop at the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple which is both a famous picturesque landmark and a significant temple complex located on the western shore of Beratan Lake. The smooth reflective surface of the lake surrounding most of the temple s base creates a unique floating impression, while the mountain range of the Bedugul region encircling the lake provides this 7th century temple with a scenic backdrop. The journey proceeds to Taman Ayun Royal Temple, which was built in 6 by King of Mengwi, best-known for its storied roof of the shrine Meru. The temple is surrounded by wide moat and a series of garden terrace leads to its center. It s containing both the royal family ancestral shrines and the meru shrines to the major Deity. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included). Bedugul. Danu Beratan Temple. Taman Ayun Royal Temple

4 MBD 05 Besakih Mother Temple & Kertha Gosa Courthouse Besakih, also called the Mother Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Bali consists of temples that sits on parallel ridges and situated on 000 meters up the slope of Mount Agung, the highest, the sacred and most significant volcano in Bali. From Besakih you may enjoy spectacular views to all part of southern Bali. Each year there are at least 70 festivals held at the complex, since almost every shrine celebrates a yearly anniversary. This cycle is based on the 0-day Balinese calendar year. Next stop at Kertha Gosa, an old pavilion which once was used as a supreme court of justice, situated in the centre of Semarapura town in Klungkung Regency. The pavilion was built in the early 8th century by King of Klungkung. People who discovered the pavilion knew there was an extensive history behind it. It has the story of Bhima Swarga, a Hindu epic referenced from the Mahabharata, painted around the ceiling. Three Brahmana priests presided over the court and were known for their harsh and inhumane sentences. The convicts (as well as visitors today) were able to view the ceiling which depicted different punishments while they were awaiting sentencing. The paintings of Kertha Gosa are one of the outstanding examples of the Kamasan-Wayang style. Proceed to Sukawati handicraft market where various artwork collections can be found, including Balinese traditional attires, accessories, handicrafts and other unique artistic gifts. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included). Besakih Temple. Kertha Gosa Courthouse. Sukawati Handicraft Market MBD 06 Ancient Karangasem Kingdom Tour Visiting Tirta Gangga, the water palace, built in 98 by the King of Karangasem. It is a maze of pools and fountains surrounded by a lush garden and stone carvings and statues. The one hectare complex has been lovingly re-built and restored after the eruption of nearby Mount Agung in 96 and now has an air of authentic royal magnificence. The centre piece of the palace is an eleven tiered fountain and there are many beautiful carvings and statues adorning the gardens. Before heading to Tirta Gangga, we shall stop in Klungkung, well known as the old cultural centre of Bali. The King of Klungkung is regarded as the most exalted Prince among the Balinese aristocracy. Visit the Kertha gosa or Royal Court of Justice, once the High Court of the land. Next to Kusamba, to Goa Lawah or Bat Cave Temple. Next visit Traditional Village of Tenganan. The last stop will be made at Taman Ujung or Sukasada Park, once was the palace of King Karangasem. In the Dutch East Indies era, this place known by the name Waterpaleis. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included) 5 6. Kertha Gosa. Goa Lawah. Tenganan 5. Tirta Gangga 6. Taman Ujung

5 MBD 07 Ubud Arts Village & Holy Spring Temple Start your day with a morning walk around the artists village, Ubud. Explore the different art galleries, the traditional art market, the public temple and monkey sanctuary. Drive up to Tampaksiring and visit a beautiful holy spring temple, Tirta Empul, which showcases sample of Balinese cultural site. On to Goa Gajah, a significant Hindu archaeological site in Bedulu. Goa Gajah is locally known as the Elephant Cave because of its close proximity to the Elephant River. A mysterious cave, relics, and ancient bathing pools set amid green rice paddies and a garden lure tourists from all over the world. The menacing entrance to Goa Gajah looks like a demonic mouth, suggesting that people are entering an underworld as they venture inside through the darkness. Dating back to the th century the site is tentatively nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included). Ubud. Tampaksiring. Goa Gajah MBD 08 Mangrove Forest & Kuta Shopping Mangrove Information Center at Suwung Kauh, serves as a center for the study and preservation of the region's coastal mangrove forests. Special attention can be given to the flora and fauna available on site such as: 50 plant species including 8 species of true mangroves and 5 species of associates. There are also 0 species of birds out of nearly 90 species of birds recorded so far in the world, colorful fiddler crabs and waggish mudskipper those are popular to everyone, mud lobster, archer fish, monitor lizard and others, could be closely observed. Next stop will be made at Discovery Shopping Centre, the only mall with a beachfront view and luxurious, classy and vibrant style, in Kuta s prime area. Here you may find restaurants, café, bookstores, opticians, pharmacies, amusement arcades, home accessories, jewelry and international brand outlets. ( ) USD 0 pp (refresment included). Mangrove Forest. Discovery Shopping Centre

6 MBD 09 Uluwatu Tour and Seafood Dinner Pura Luhur Uluwatu is a famous cliff-hanging temple that clings to the southernmost tip of Bali on the Bukit Peninsula. With sheer cliff faces falling 70m directly onto the pounding surf of the Indian Ocean, the dramatic surroundings of this temple are only heightened at sunset by the nightly Kecak dance. Uluwatu Temple dates back to the th century and is situated at the Island s end to protect it from evil spirits. Made from black coral rock, the tiered shape of the sea temple has a dramatic contrast against its precarious location and creates the most amazing silhouette at sunset. Access to the inner temple is for Hindu worshippers only, and you ll need to dress in respectful attire when you visit. Another unusual attribute of Uluwatu Temple is its animal inhabitants. The grounds of the temple are home to a troop of mischievous monkeys and warning signs abound to ensure you keep your belongings safe and away from swift simian hands. But really, this site is all about the view. Sunset is best admired from two vantage points to the north and south of the temple. The Kecak or monkey dance is also performed nightly between 6 and 7pm at the temple courtyard. From Uluwatu we drive to Jimbaran Beach for dinner. Enjoy fresh seafood from the catch of the day such as fish, prawns, crabs, squid and mussels. All grilled seafood is served with rice, vegetables and special Balinese sauces. ( ) USD 65 pp (dinner included). Uluwatu Temple. Jimbaran Beach MBD 0 Archaeological Sites Tour In one day trip visit some interesting archaeological sites in Tampaksiring and Bedulu near Ubud. Tirta Empul is a Hindu temple famous for its holy water where Hindu Bali people go for purification. The temple pond has a spring which provides fresh water regularly and is considered as holy water. Tirta Empul was built in 96 A.D. during the Warmadewa dynasty. On the left side of the temple is the Indonesian Presidential Palace built in 95. Gunung Kawi is an th-century temple complex that is spread across either side of the Pakerisan River. It comprises 0 rock-cut candi (shrines) that are carved into some 7metre high ( ft) sheltered niches of the sheer cliff face. These monuments are thought to be dedicated to King Anak Wungsu of the Udayana Dynasty and his favorite queens. Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) is located in Bedulu, built in the 9th century, served as a sanctuary. At the façade of the cave is a relief of various menacing creatures and demons carved right into the rock at the cave entrance. The primary figure was once thought to be an elephant, hence the nickname Elephant Cave. The site is mentioned in the Javanese poem Desawarnana written in 65. In the same village you will find Yeh Pulu Relief. This monument was found in 95 and published by the Archeological Department of Holland in 99. The relief is made from lime stone carved on the rock, 5 meter long and meters high. The story depicts real life in the forest and the daily life in the old Bali Kingdom. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included). Tirta Empul. Gunung Kawi. Goa Gajah 5. Yeh Pulu Relief 5

7 MBD Jeep Safari Tour A day with a Four Wheel Drive is an adventure back into time. We take you right off the beaten track and to parts of Bali which rarely visited by tourists. The safaris provide thrilling off-road excitement as the track runs through the muddy steep terrain of Bali's remote territory. Your journey to the soul of Bali is one of comfortable excitement and adventure. Travel in a legendary customized, air-conditioned land rover - only six people together with a Balinese expert guide and driver. You visit unusual and traditional villages. You see the Balinese people as they work, pray and play, sometimes with smiling hellos, sometimes somber. You traverse the spectacular countryside slowly and in comfort. The trip is not arduous as there are plenty of stops along the way. You visit an amazing stone quarry where it seems that time has stood still for centuries. You pass temples and small forgotten villages and shrines with the mountains always looming in the distance - getting closer. A stop at a small farm to see the crops (vanilla, coffee, cocoa, cloves) and the local animals - there we serve coffee and tea with cakes from the baskets carried on the roof of the car. You will remember this special journey through the remarkable, unseen Bali. ( ) USD 00 pp (lunch included) Desa Pejaten (Kediri). Kerambitan. Kota Tabanan 5. Pura Batukaru 6. Jatiluwih 7. Baturiti MBD Bali Countryside Cycling Trip Bali is blessed with breathtakingly gorgeous scenery - there is beauty to be found in even the smallest places. Magnificent and mysterious old Hindu temples lie hidden in secluded villages, lush green paddy fields and glittering lakes backed by the ever changing mountainous scenery are waiting to be discovered by those looking for the real, the rural Bali-it feels like traveling back in time. This feeling is enhanced by being in close contact with nature by experiencing Bali s natural, authentic beauty from the saddle of a bike while pedaling along at your own leisure. Our well-chosen routes take you through the hillside villages of the Kintamani area to Ubud - you share the road with all kinds of livestock, meet local women in colorful sarongs carrying their lovingly decorated offerings to a temple, watch sculptors carving their works of art-in short, experience new sights, sounds and last but not least the various people in Bali. The cycling trip lasts hours (altogether 6 hours, includes hotel transfers) and is designed for those who want to experience the island in a different way. Have the time of your life while pedaling along at a relaxing pace. No matter the season - Bali is always perfect. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included). Kintamani. Ubud

8 MBD Taman Nusa Indonesian Miniature Visit Taman Nusa is a cultural park that aims to offer comprehensive information on the cultures of Indonesia s various ethnic groups in an attractive and interactive way, while enjoying the natural beauty of Bali. Its mission is to provide conservation, didactic and recreative means for both domestic and foreign visitors to accurately understand the depiction of Indonesia. Situated on 5 hectares of land in Sidan Village, Gianyar Regency, visitors are invited to explore and experience Indonesia s journey throughout the ages beginning from prehistory, Bronze Age, kingdoms, and Indonesian archipelagic cultures. The journey continues to the early national era, independence, modern times and finally to the nation s future. Some of the Indonesian ethnical houses on display include Papua, Toraja, West Sumatra and Java. The Mini Borobudur, as well as the painting and batik museum are also worth visiting. Taman Nusa is reachable with in, 5 hours from Sanur. ( ) USD 75 pp (lunch included). Taman Nusa MBD White Water Rafting Trip As you carve through some of Bali s most appealing landscape, the Ayung River provides a thrill that begins the moment you push off from the riverbanks. As you switch between Class I and II rapids, you will wind through deep valleys with cascading waterfalls and towering cliffs of prehistoric significance. On the more leisurely stretches through tropical forests you will see Hindu shrines that are brightly decorated on ceremonial days of prayer. Just as you think it is all coming to an end, the unpredictable Ayung River propels your raft into yet another rapid. The two hour, visually spectacular rafting trip down the Ayung River is made even more enjoyable and comfortable by the brand new industry leading, safety approved equipment. This adventure for guests of all ages is a mix of wild excitement, breath taking views and well guided, informative, sightseeing. There are some good whitewater rafting operators on the Ayung River including Sobek, Bali Adventure, Ubud Rafting and Ayung Rafting. Their well trained guides and welcoming operational staff, make your trip the most memorable and enjoyable trip possible. Their rafting starting points are situated in Payangan or Carangsari village, a,5 h drive from Nusa Dua. ( ) USD 60 pp (lunch included). Ayung River

9 MBD 5 Day Cruise to Nusa Lembongan Island Visit Lembongan island by luxury catamaran which leaves daily from Benoa. Sail out into the Badung Strait, relax and enjoy your refresment including tea, coffee, and pastries on board. After arrival at Lembongan do as much activities as you like. Visit a typical Balinese village with its underground house or swim in the crystal clear lagoon or back on the golden sandy beach. Water sports such as snorkeling, banana boat ride (unlimited), semi submarine, pearl farming tour are available for free. Diving, massage and Parasailling are available on optional. Enjoy a sumptous BBQ and buffet lunch, with a limitless array of delectable eatables, including many Balinese specialities for you to try. Back to Benoa before sunset (return hotel transfers are included). ( ) USD 00 pp (lunch included). Benoa. Lembongan Island MBD 6 Sunset Dinner Cruise at Benoa Harbour Spend a tropical evening in Bali and join a Sunset Dinner Cruise at Benoa harbour. Watch the colors of the sky change from just a hint of a colour to shades of deeper orange, purple and red while you cruise along the harbor sipping a drink on the open-air top deck of the Cruise boat. Enjoy the sunset usually only seen on beautiful pictures. This time it is you making the magnificent photographs and memories that will last a lifetime. As the sun goes down we set off on a relaxing cruise around Benoa Harbour in South Bali aboard a luxury catarmaran. As you take in the cool night air on the top deck you will be entertained by live musical entertainers. This is followed by a delicious international buffet dinner before you can dance the night away at a disco or enjoy a live cabaret show. Inclusions Air-conditioned hotel transfers Welcome cocktail and floral lei International Buffet Dinner Live cabaret show Live Musical Entertainment ( ) USD 65 pp. Benoa

10 MBD 7 Water Sport Activities Tanjung Benoa Beach is famous for water sport activities. Enjoy some water sports such as Parascending (parasailing), banana boat ride, snorkeling, glass bottom boat trip, Donut Boat, Fly Fish, water ski and Jet Ski Parascending is a recreational activity where a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a specially designed parachute, known as a parasail. The boat drives off, carrying the parascender into the air. If the boat is powerful enough, two people can parasail behind it at the same time. The Parascender has little or no control over the parachute. Riding a Donut Boat is interesting as - people can sit on a donut-like rubber boat, rocked and pulled by a speed boat. Fly Fish is a flat rubber boat which is pulled by a speed boat. It flies to dash against the sweeping wind; it really feels like flying on the sea. You will enjoy the attractive adventure with the professional Fly Fish Guide who accompanies you; the high quality safety equipment ensures a safe trip. ( ) USD 60 pp (no meal). Tanjung Benoa MBD 8 Golf Package Tour In addition to its natural beauty and culture, Bali also offers world-class golf tours with excellent services. There are many golf courses in this island of the gods, including Bali National Golf Club, New Kuta Golf and Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club. So, enjoy your games like a world class professional golfer. PRICE PER PERSON IN USD* GOLF COURSE Bali National Golf Club New Kuta Golf Bukit Pandawa Golf & Country Club Price (Minimum persons) 0 per person 05 per person 88 per person *the price is subject to change without prior notice Price Includes - 8-holes Green Fees - Caddy & Cart Fee (shared at Bali National Golf) - Pick up & drop off service Price Excludes - Caddy Tips - Meals/Beverages - Club & Shoes Rental, Balls - Personal Expenses. Bali National Golf Club. Pandawa Beach. Pecatu Price starting from USD 88 per person

11 MBD 9 Spa Package You are very lucky if you are currently in Bali. The island is so beautiful and rich in arts and traditions. And don t miss the opportunity to try various spa treatments on this island. Bali is already known as one of the best spa destinations in the world. L OCCITANE SPA First things first, our tour guide will pick you up at a designated place to drive you to ultimate comfort with our varied spa packages. These spa packages will bring your body and soul back to health with various wonderful treatments, making them quintessential to a healthy lifestyle while relieving minds from stresses and pressures of daily life. We provide kinds of spa packages, Hot Stone Spa, Lulur Spa, and Four Hand Spa. HOT STONE Tour Fee : USD 55per pax(include Transport + Guide) LULUR SPA Tour Fee : USD 65per pax(include Transport + Guide) FOUR HAND SPA Tour Fee : USD 00per pax(include Transport + Guide) Tour Fee : USD 5per pax(include Transport + Guide) Price starting from: USD 55 Per person

12 Terms & Conditions All tours or activities commence from Nusa Dua area. Minimum participants of each tour are persons All prices include the services mentioned in the desctiptions, transportation, entrance fees, donations and English speaking guides. Reservation should be made online or through (the deadline to make reservation is 7 days prior to the tour date). Full prepayment is required. Payment can be made online by credit card (visa, master card) or through bank transfer. Cancellation days will be charged 0% cancellation fee. Cancellation fee of 50% is applicable if the cancellation is received by between -6 days prior to the tour date. Cancellation fee of 00% is applicable if the cancellation is received by - days prior to tour date. Tour Operator All tours are organized by, member of ASITA BALI (Association of Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies). Destination & Incentive Management Company Head Office: Jl. Raya Dewi Sri, Complex The Lotus No. 0, Kuta Bali, Indonesia Tel. +6 (6) Fax. +6 (6) info@melali-bali.com Contact Persons : Eyodhia Stefani (SMS/WA ) Cahyanti Parasti (SMS/WA )