Om Swastyastu
greeting from bali
Where else in the world can make you feel like you are in Paradise ? Most answer: Bali ! The last Paradise on Earth, where you can live with little expenditure according to your standard (plus having one or more maid, driver, gardener, ...), lovely and religious people around, peoples respect for each other, thousands of temples, the most beautiful beaches, never ending summer, fine restaurants and too much more to list. Even as residents of Bali, we say and feel like everyday is a holiday.
Welcome to the great adventure tour of Bali Island which provides many different adventures and activities during your holiday on the Paradise Island. The adventures are very attractive and full of challenges and fun.
I love Bali, I am happy to be Balinese, Bali is a magic, Bali is a spirit, Bali is a paradise island. I can be your host, guide, friend and concierge during your stay on our magnificent island. I hope you will allow me to make your visit as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.
An ancient village which is home to "Bali Aga" - original and unspoilt Balinese. Beside their unique house compound, they also preserve unusual customs, tradition and practices unseen elsewhere on the island.
Literally means "bat cave", this sacred cave is enshrined and its wall vibrates with thousands of holy bats. When time permiting, visit also traditional "salt maker" in front of the cave, along secluded Kusamba Beach.
A peaceful beach resort with beautiful view over some tiny island offshore. Good spot for coffe break.
Located at the slope of the highest and sacred Mount Agung, Besakih serves as the most important temple and the pinnacle of the sacred to the balinese of which people count as "Mother Temple" of Bali.
The majority of Balinese practice a form of the Hindu religion which they call Agama Hindu Dharma ("Religion of the Hindu doctrine"). Also called Agama Tirtha ("Religion of the Holy Waters"), it represents a unique amalgamation of foreign Hindu and Buddhist elements that were grafted onto a base of preexisting, indigenous religious customs. Since independence in 1945, the Balinese have become more self-conscious of their religion and have strengthened their religious organization. Ibis has resulted in the establishment of the Satya Hindu Dharma in 1956, and the Parisada Hindu Dharma Bali in 1959. The state philosophy, Pancasila, is also having an impact on Balinese Hinduism as well.
Bali offers stunning landscapes and dramatic panoramas that never fail to impress. A range of majestic volcanoes stretch along the northern part of the island and the West Bali National Park that covers most of the western part is pure tropical rainforest. The southern lowlands are covered by hundreds of thousands of ricefields that are served by one of the most elaborate and advanced irrigation systems in the world, which makes it possible to grow two or more rice crops a year.
Barong is a well known mythological dance in Bali and it is narrating the fight between good and evil. Barong represents the good spirit and Rangda the evil spirit. The Barong is a large lion type creature. A battle ensues and the Barong's followers begin to attack Rangda with their daggers. Rangda, being a witch, is able to use magical powers to turn the daggers against their owners, who fall into a trance and try to stab themselves. The Barong, also having magical powers, protects his followers from harm and Rangda retreats into the forest to rest and prepare for the next battle. The trance of the Barong`s followers is often very real and therefore there is always a priest on hand to revive the dancers with holy water.
First timers to Bali may feel overwhelmed by its multitude of offerings, and narrowing down the choice of where to go and what to see may prove to be a difficult task. Bali is just too fascinating, and if you really want to get to know Bali, a week-long itinerary can hardly cover it all.
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