Visit North Part of Bali

Lovina Singaraja Tour
Visit North Part of Bali

Lovina Singaraja Tour is an exciting tour to visit place of interest in north part of Bali with beautiful panorama and local society culture. The tour will bring you to an experience to explore the region in north side of Bali Island and visit the famous tourist sites in Singaraja regency like Tamblingan Lake , Gitgit Water Fall, Lovina Beach and Hot Water Banjar. In returning to your hotel, we will stop in Blimbing countryside to see the breathtaking view of rice terrace. The tour is a private tour with our professional tour guide who is always outstanding offers our best service. Your tour will very comfortable with our full air-conditioning car transfer and save driver while the Indonesian cuisine on your lunch is served on the way of your trips.

The Places of interest will be visited on Lovina Singaraja Tours

TAMBLINGAN LAKE
Tamblingan Lake is a beautiful lake located in the plateau area and close to Bendugul or Beratan Lake. It is strategically located beside of the main road from Denpasar to Singaraja. The lake own very beautiful panorama with the green hill surround it. It is situated in the plateau area with cool atmosphere, rain forest and fogs are daily covering the whole area start from 15.00 hours. Tamblingan Lake is one of tourist sites in Singaraja Regency that will be visited on this tour. There are two lakes located close each other in this place those are Buyan and Tamblingan Lake. Both of lake are very beautiful and become a vital water sources for all water irrigations throughout Singaraja regency area.
GITGIT WATER FALL
Gitgit Water Fall is an amazing waterfall from height hill which is encircled by fertile rain forest plantation. This waterfall is situated in the jungle of forest, fresh atmosphere with beautiful panorama of rice terrace are presenting on the way to this waterfall. This waterfall produce the clear water with some time the local children play around and having bath. It is located in Gitgit countryside, Sukasada district and Singaraja regency. It is one of the famous places of interest in north part of Bali. There are two water falls in Gitgit Village which are offering the amazing panorama and geographically, we will visit one of them. Gitgit Water Fall is one of the most famous tourist destinations in north part of Bali and many visited by tourists.

LOVINA BEACH
Lovina Beach is the famous tourist place in north part of Bali with the spectacular of dolphin watching tour on the calm seawater. It is situated in the costal side of Singaraja regency with black sand unfolding along the beach area. The sea water is very calm with coconut trees are planted throughout the beach. There are many hotels, restaurants and shops are available on this area that is supporting this area as a tourist destination in Bali. Lovina Beach is the most famous beach in north part of Bali offering beautiful panorama with coconut trees are planted along the coastal area that make it as the ideal place to stay.

HOT WATER BANJAR
Hot Water Banjar is one of tourist places in north part of Bali with the original hot water from the mountain flows to the public bath place. It is designed with water douches in different place. There are 2 ponds with the warm water that make Hot Water Banjar as an ideal for having bath. The hot water source is coming from Mount Batukaru where the water is not many containing or felt the brimstone and mostly this places is many visited by local people. We do not recommend you to take a bath in this place if you have problem with brimstone/hot/other material effect to your skin or other part of your body and Bali Star Island Tour will not take liability cause of it.

BLIMBING RICE TERRACE
When returning from Lovina to Denpasar, we will stop at the famous countryside with breathtaking view of rice terrace. It is located in Blimbing countryside, Pupuan district and Tabanan regency, west part of Bali. You will see the beautiful rice terrace with the green rice field and mount Batukaru as a backdrop. It is situated in the plateau area with cool weather surround it and tropical plantations are also giving the captivate fascination.

TOUR ITINERARY

08:00 - Pick up at the hotel
10.00 - Stop at Beratan Lake
10.30 - Visit Tamblingan Lake
11.30 - Visit Gitgit Water Fall
13.00 - Enjoy the lunch at local restaurant in Lovina Beach
14.30 - Visit Hot Water Banjar
16.00 - Visit Blimbing Rice Terrace
16.30 - Back to hotel
18.30 - Arrive at hotel
PRICE: US$ 75 net/person – minimum of 2 people
Single Traveler: US$ 105 net/person
Prices are inclusive of:

• 21% government tax and service charge
• Entrance fee at all tourist destinations
• 1 x lunch at local restaurant
• Speaking guide (English, Japanese and other language is subject to availability)
• Private full air-conditioning car
• One bottle of mineral water
• Insurance cover up to USD 50.000

WHAT TO BRING?
Modest cloth, hat, camera, money and sun screen.

Bedugul and Beratan Lake Tour

Bedugul and Beratan Lake Tour

Bedugul and Beratan Lake Tour is one of Bali Tour Packages to visit places of interest in the regency of Tabanan like Beratan Lake, Ulun Danu Temple, Transitional fruit and vegetable market and Taman Ayun Temple. Bedugul is the name of place located in mountain area encircled by the cold temperature and natural environment with beautiful panorama of Beratan Lake. Your tour is arranged within 8 hours departs from your hotel lobby. The tour is very exciting to visit the tourist destinations in Bali with our professional speaking guide and full air-conditioning car for your enjoyable and comfortable journey. On the way of your tour, the Indonesia lunch menu is served at local restaurant with breathtaking view of rice terrace to complete the tour to be your memorable one.

Places of Interest Visiting on Bedugul Tour

BERATAN LAKE
Beratan Lake is a beautiful wide lake encircled by the cool temperature and blanketed by fog especially in the evening. The water is clear and calm with beautiful Mountain as backdrop view that make you will forbear staying there. There are plenty of traditional boats standby at the lakeside which is used by fisherman and found local people are fishing to add the beauty of this place. This lake is strategically located beside of the main road from Denpasar to Singaraja town and the best time to visit is from 08.00 am – 15.00 pm.


ULUN DANU TEMPLE
Ulun Danu Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the lakeside of Beratan and owns the beautiful panorama with Beratan Lake and mountain as a backdrop view. When the lake water is going up, this temple is looked like adrift above water because the water encircles it. It is situated in the cool area and mountain with breathtaking view and many tourist visits this place every day in particular on the day time.




FRUIT AND VEGETABLE TRADITIONAL MARKET
It is a traditional market to sell the fresh vegetable and fruit that is very famous and many visited by tourist especially by local tourist. It is one of the tourist destinations in Bali presenting unique local community activities by serving the variety of agricultural product like fresh vegetables, fruit, corn, peanut, union, tomato etc. This market is opened from 7:00 am and closed at 18:00.




TAMAN AYUN TEMPLE
Taman Ayun Temple is a big temple located in Mengwi District and Badung regency. It is one of the heritance from the empire of Mengwi with beautiful temple building and the big fishpond surrounds it. This Temple owns the building boosting high and joins with others with beautiful decoration and it is designed by Balinese architecture.

TOUR ITINERARY

10:00 - Pick up at the hotel
11.15 - Visit Taman Ayun Temple
12.00 - Lunch at Pacung Restaurant with Rice Terrace view
13.30 - Visit traditional fruit and vegetable market
14.00 - Visit Bedugul and Beratan Lake including Ulun Danu Temple
15.00 - Back to hotel
17.00 - Arrive at hotel
Special Promotion Rate: US$ 43 net/person - min 2 people
Single Traveler: US$ 65 net/person
Prices are inclusive of:

• 21% government tax and service charge
• Entrance fee at all tourist destinations
• 1 x lunch at local restaurant
• One bottle of mineral water
• Speaking guide (English, Japanese and other language is subject to availability)
• Insurance cover up to USD 50.000

WHAT TO BRING?
Modest cloth, hat, camera, money, sun glasses and sun screen.

Bali National Golf Club

Bali National Golf Club

Nusa Dua Bali Golf and Country Club, voted 'One of Asia's 5 Best Golf Courses'(Fortune Magazine - USA) will offer visitors to Bali a truly unique golfing experience due to the fantastic setting of the course. Golfers will experience three distinct playing environments throughout the 18-hole course. The setting of holes 1 through 9 features creeks, canyons, and native vegetation filled with tropical birds. The golf course architect team of Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright incorporated small hand-built stone walls to terrace the sides of fairways and tees in order to emulate the rice fields terraces of the Bali countryside. The setting for holes 10 through 16 present the golfer with lush gently sculptured fairways through a mature coconut grove. The coconut palms, some as tall as 100 feet, provide vertical definition to the golf course. The 17th hole plays out to the beautiful blue Indian Ocean and usually into a cool ocean breeze. The 18th hole plays from the beach back to the clubhouse along side a 16-acre lake.

Golfing Experience in Deluxe Resort Area

Bali National Golf and Country Club is located in the deluxe resort environment of Nusa Dua Bali, provides golf enthusiasts with a world championship 18 holes golf course in a spectacular seaside setting. There are three areas combined into the best environment for golf course like the exciting sand dune holes along some of the world's most beautiful beaches, beautiful lake and multi colored flora amidst massive coconut three and a hillside terrain affording spectacular views of the Nusa Dua area while playing through Balinese rice terrace and coral rock outcrops.

Golf Course Facilities

• 18-hole championship course designed by Nelson / Wright
• Elegant clubhouse with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean
• Two bars, two halfway houses with food drink service
• Multiple tees ranging from 5,208 to 6,871 yards - Par 72
• Course Rating: Championship Tees 72.4; Men's Tees 70.4;Ladies Tees 69.9
• Hybrid 328 Bermudagrass turf tees, fairways and greens
• A fleet of 9 news EZ-GO electric golf chart, each equipped by with a stocked mini-bar
• PGA Golf Professional staff to administer tee times, reservations, course play, intructional programs, tournaments and organized group events
• 100 top quality pro-line golf club rental sets and rental shoes
• Official Course Record - 63, Nick Faldo, Alfred Dunhill Masters, November 4, 1994.Driving range, two practice putting greens and chipping green Balinese style clubhouse with swimming pool, locker rooms and golf-bag storag.

Special Rate

18-HOLES US$ 180 net/ person
(Minimum 2 persons)

Rates are inclusive of: 10% VAT 1 round 18 holes green fee Golf cart for 18 holes – twin sharing Caddy Round trip hotel transfer (valid for Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, Jimbaran, Kuta, Seminyak and Sanur Only)

CLUB RENTAL Premium Club Rental US$ 49 Shoes Rental US$ 8

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The additional charge of 3% will be charged if the payment is made by credit card on spot for bank administration fee
• Payment can be also made via PayPal
• Additional charge for guest stay outside the above area at cost US$ 25 net/person
• The above rates are valid until 31 March 2015
• Caddy Tips will be optional
• All rate quoted on the page are subject to change without notice and strictly valid when the booking is made via Bali Star Island only
• All booking confirmations are subject to availability basis.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellation fee will be charged if the cancellation is made within:

• 7 days before the activity date up to no show will be charged full(100%) of the total invoice
• Group booking will be advised upon the confirmation is made

Rafting Adventure at Telagawaja River

Rafting Adventure at Telagawaja River

Rafting Adventure fords the river of Telagawaja that is located in regency of Karangasem, eastern part of Bali is an exciting experience. The adventure use the service of Sobek Bali traces the river about 2 hours with challenge rapid. The beautiful nature panorama alongside of river with the tropical plant is geniuses still be visible clearly. The other side, the beautiful rice field also can be seen during this tour. Telagawaja River is a river owning big water flow with exciting rapid, fresh and clear water. At the end of adventure, we are havinq an attraction to plunge the draught irrigation about 2 meters high. We are from Balistarisland.com Team have proved this adventure and give a lot of memory.

Rafting Adventures in Bali

Rafting adventure is a popular water adventure in Bali which is enthused by every tourist who are being holiday in this beautiful island. The adventure that is full of challenge with the high level safety is perfect choice for you to try this adventure. There are some rafting company operates at Telagawaja River like Sobek Bali, Bali International Rafting and others. The journey go to the it river will take about 2 hours from Bali's International Airport by comfortable transportation that makes your journey enjoyable. In this adventure rafting, you will get kind services like pick up service, rafting equipments, towels, insurance and lunch. Rafting adventure at Telagawaja River is an adventure bringing you to pure nature with the fresh water. The beautiful of rice field and the friendly life of villagers also can be seen in this adventure.

Bali Expand International School for Below Poverty

Bali Expand International School for Below Poverty

The Bali administration will expand its program providing education for students from low-income families across the island. Following its success developing an international-standard school for the poor, SMA Bali Mandara senior high school, the administration is now planning to build an international-standard vocational high school (SMK).  Bali’s deputy governor, told journalists on Tuesday that the vocational high school would be built this year in the same area as SMA Bali Mandara high school. As with SMA Bali Mandara, the new SMK will also be open to poor students from across Bali eager to have a better future.
Located on a 10-hectare plot in Kubutambahan district, Buleleng regency in north Bali, SMA Bali Mandara was established in 2011 to accommodate high-achieving students across Bali, especially
those from low-income families. The students do not pay tuition fees.

it runs two curriculums are national and international, and was jointly administered by the provincial government and the Putera Sampoerna Foundation. As of last year, the boarding school is fully managed by the Bali administration. However, the foundation continues to give its support by providing student scholarships.

SMA Bali Mandara provides a mix of the national curriculum and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) system from Cambridge University. Students are also taught life skills, such as entrepreneurship and leadership. Scores of students who study at the school have won national and international awards, such as bronze medal at the 20th International Conference of Young Scientists last year. Many other achievements have also been received.

Many SMA Bali Mandara graduates are awarded scholarships to study at universities overseas, such as in Russia and the US.  SMK Bali Mandara would follow the success of SMA Bali Mandara. The vocational high school, was needed as many students from low-income families hoped to attend a vocational school so they could get jobs when they graduated. The construction of Bali Mandara vocational high school is expected to cost Rp 23.5 billion (US$1.93 million). The administration has allocated funds from its 2014 annual budget. Additional funding for facilities will be allocated from the revised budget.

The school will specialize in engineering and more students from poor families will gain achievements through this new school in the future.  Meanwhile, Putera Sampoerna Foundation handed over scholarships to 221 students currently studying at SMA Bali Mandara  and  The scholarships are worth Rp 1.7 billion in total to pay for tuition for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Bali government hoped that many other institutions in the private sector would participate in developing education on the island by providing scholarships.
Released on Friday, February 07'2014
by Balistarisland.com