15 Feb 2014

Bedugul Botanical Garden

Bedugul Botanical Garden
Kebun Raya

Bedugul Botanical Garden or Kebun Raya Eka Karya is the huge tropical garden located in Bedugul, plateau area in Bali. It is situated in the cool atmosphere with rain forest and hill surrounds it. This botanical garden is opened on 1959 and owns 154,5 ha land located Tabanan regency, northwest part of Bali. It is close to the beautiful lake which is called Beratan Lake and Ulun Danu Temple. It is completed by more than 1187 plant types and multifarious of floras. In this area, there is orchid garden with the collection of 320 orchid types from Bali, Java, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Sulawesi and also Irian Jaya. We can also meet the rose garden with the collection of various rose from rust colored until green chromatic.
Bedugul Botanical Garden, Kebun Raya, Bali

Other Collections

Kebun Raya, Bedugul Botanical GardenBedugul Botanical Garden or Kebun Raya Eka Karya is also completed by 524 birches which are still in its original forest. In this place we can meet the collection from America, South America, China, Japan, Australia, Africa and also Netherlands. Cyathea Garden is one of the specific gardens owning the various collections of Paku-pakuan (tropical vegetable) which can be eaten as vegetable by Balinese and some of them are used for decoration. The tree from this nail Cyatheas are often exploited as growth media of various orchid types. Cactus collections are consisted of 104 types. This cactus is obtained from Africa, America, Germany, Switzerland and also Indonesia. The crop season at botanical garden is taken 94 types plants that are the collection from the exploitation for Balinese life ceremony, temple ceremony, devoting/offering and others purpose. It also owns the collection of drug crop with 84 types/species.

Favorite Tourist Destinations in Bali

Beside of the crop collections, Bedugul Botanical Garden or Kebun Raya Eka Karya also owns the traditional Balinese houses and it function as guest house for scientist who is doing observation. It is also opened for public including tourists and to be one of favorite tourist destinations in Bali especially for domestic tourists. The most crowded visitors at this place are on Lebaran Period (Moslem holiday), Balinese Holidays, National Holidays and New Year period. You can visit this place by joining Bedugul Tour with some of optional which you can contact Bali Star island/PT. Bewish International Tour.

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple

Luhur Watukaru temple or Pura Batukaru is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Bali (Sad Kahyangan) with Catur Lokapala Temple and Padmabhuwana Temple status. It is set in the plateau area with lush tropical rain forest surround it. It is situated in the peaceful area which is far from the local resident that is ideally for worship. There are some temple building spread out through the tranquility of rain forest and the big mountain of Batukaru as a back drop.
Watukaru Temple, Batukaru Temple, Places of Interest in Tabanan Bali

Location

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple is located at Wangaya Gede countryside, Penebel District and Tabanan regency, and west part of Bali Island. It is located right on the foot of Mount Batukaru and about 1.30 hours from Denpasar Airport.

History and Temple Festival

Watukaru Temple, Bali Hindu TempleThe history of this temple is difficult to be found out even in the ancient omission exists in this temple. For example some profile area like harpoon own the Ancient Bali type, but no written data found it. The effort study and research of this temple history remain to find difficulties. The temple festival at Luwur Watukaru or Batukaru Temple is executed every six-month or 210 days which is every Thursday Umanis Wara Dungulan (Balinese Calendar), just the day after Galungan Day (the biggest Balinese Hindu Holidays). The extension day of temple festival is executed during eleven day, to give the opportunity for Hindu public society especially in Bali to come for praying. Pengempon (the society who take care of the temple) has the obligation to take care of the temple inclusive of ceremony execution. This fact is one of characteristic power outside of physical of Watu Karu Temple.

Watukaru or Batukaru Temple on Temple Festival

Kubayan is commissioned holy occupation lead the temple ceremony and his status higher than all priests in Pretending pertinent Ancient. In the execution of praying during the temple festival or the certain day ceremony, it has to be preceded by doing pray in Beji Temple which is located in eastside of Watu Karu Temple or inside of Madya Mandala (middle area) and Nista Mandala (outside area). After doing pray in Beji Temple, then the praying is continued in the main temple building located in the center of temple area. This is also not need again clean the hand and gargle because, it has been conducted the hallowing of body by conducting pray in Beji Temple. This is specification of praying procession in Watukaru Temple.

Temple Structure

Watu Karu Temple, Batu Karu, West BaliThe three elements temple area of Watukaru or Batukaru is equal to other temples in Bali generally which is consisted of outside area (Nista Mandala), Middle area (Madya mandala) and Center area (Utama Mandala). After refurbishing three temples are of this temple in some years ago, the element conception and structure of these three temple areas are progressively become everlasting and conceptual. This is especially in outside area where we can meet the existence of Wantilan building (Meeting Hall) which can be used for multifunction and it is located on the right of the entrance gate. The refurbishment at the parking area has made easy for the Hindu society or all tourists who pay a visit to this temple. It is also other public facilities like toilet which is located at outside temple area or the left side of entrance gate is in good condition and cleans enough.

Places of interest in Bali

Since the government improves the public facilities at Watukaru Temple or Pura Batukaru and appointed as a tourist destination in Bali, nowadays many tourists from local and foreign countries has come to visit this temple area which is the cold atmospheres surround it. The rain forest is covering the temple area and gives the fresh air and deeply the religious nuance. It is the ideal places for meditation and visited by religious travelers. You can join Batukaru Temple Tour if you wish to visit this temple other tourist sites like Jatiluwih Rice Terrace and Tabanan Hot Water.

Tanah Lot Sunset Tour

Tanah Lot Sunset Tour

Tanah Lot Sunset Tour is an exciting tour to visit the temple on the rock with breathtaking view of sunset view as a backdrop. The tour will explore the famous tourist destinations in Bali of Tanah Lot Temple that is located above a big stone in coastal periphery. The tour also visits other places of interest in Tabanan regency or west part of Bali like Taman Ayun Temple and Alas Kedaton (monkey forest). It is a half day tour with private air-conditioning car transfer and professional tour guide who is always outstanding offer out best quality service.
Tanah Lot Tour, Hindu Temple, Bali Sunset Tour

Places of interest will be visited during Tanah Lot Sunset Tour

Taman Ayun Temple TAMAN AYUN TEMPLE
Taman AyunTemple, Bali Hindu TempleTaman Ayun Temple is a temple which is used as altar by Hindu people specially exists in Bali Island and it is one of the heritages from Mengwi Empire. It is encircled by big fishpond with huge temple area. The temple buildings are boosting high with high philosophy, story and religious. Inside of this temple area, there is a small fishpond encircles the main temple building. Other buildings in this temple area are reflecting to the empire power with each function. Taman Ayun Temple is also called Mengwi Royal Temple cause of the story and it is the famous place in place to visit on this tour.


Alas Kedaton ALAS KEDATON ( Monkey Forest )
Alas Kedaton, Bali Monkey ForestAlas Kedaton is come from the word Alas mean forest and Kedaton. It is a small forest dwelt by a group of monkey and big bat hang-on the trees. The tropical trees are fertile growing in this forest that makes it an ideal habitat of monkeys and other animals. All monkeys living in this forest are chummy and tame with human being. There is a Hindu temple existing in the middle of forest and rice field are located outside of it.



Tanah Lot Temple TANAH LOT TEMPLE
Tanah Lot Temple, West Bali ToursTanah Lot is a Balinese Hindu Temple on the rock and the seawater encircles it when the sea water is tide. It is looked to be adrift in on the ocean and owns the magnificent view of sunset in the late afternoon. There are several points to see this temple with all amazing view. At this temple, we can find other Hindu temples like that make it a holy place in Bali. There are sea snakes dwell the cave in front of Tanah Lot Temple which you can see with small donation and those of them are believed the holy snake by the local community.


TOUR ITINERARY

14:00 Pick up at the hotel
15:15 Visit Taman Ayun Temple
16:45 Visit Alas Kedaton (Monkey Forest)
17:30 Visit Tanah Lot Temple
18.10 Enjoy the sunset at Tanah Lot
18.30 Back to hotel
19:15 Arrive in the hotel

OLD PRICE: US$ 38net/person – min of 2 people
Special Promotion Rate: US$ 35 net/person - min 2 people
Single Traveler: US$ 55 net/person
Prices are inclusive of:
  • 21% government tax and service charge
  • Entrance fee at all tourist destinations
  • 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, Insect repellant and sun screen.

Rinca and Komodo Tours

Rinca and Komodo Tours
3 Days/2 Nights Package
Embarkation and Disembarkation at Labuan Bajo

Rinca and Komodo Island Tour Package is a very exciting tour to explore the most beautiful islands where the predator animals of Komodo living free in their habitat. This tour package is designed impressible with fantastic experience to discover the biggest lizards in the word, beautiful white sandy beaches, unique people life, spectaculars panoramas, colorful underwater life and other scarce animals. It will bring you into both experience of sightseeing and adventures to complete your experiences in east part of Indonesia Archipelagos.

Living on Board by Embarkation and Disembarkation at Labuan Bajo

Rinca and Komodo Island Tour Package are definitely enjoyable to explore the beautiful rocky island with comfortable boat and experiences guide. It is a truly exciting experience living on board for three days and two nights with full board services. Your journeys will be started from Labuan Bajo pier and sail to Rinca Island, Komodo Island, Pink Beach, Kalong Island, Bidadari Island and back to Labuan Bajo. All trips are very enjoyable using boat and add your memorable experience during vacation in Indonesia.

What is the tour about?

Komodo Tour Day 01 LABUAN BAJO – RINCA ISLAND (L,D)
Komodo DragonYou will be picked by our staff at somewhere either at Mutiara Airport or hotels at Labuan Bajo and drop to the pier to start the trips. After getting on board, the sort introducing and welcome briefing will be given by our tour guide and then continue sailing to Rinca Island, the most Komodo Dragons living in wild habitat and this island is located in Komodo National Park. The lunch will be served on boat and when we arrive in the island, we will continue for trekking adventure to see the activities of Komodo dragons and other wild animals. After discovering the Komodo, we will back on boat for having dinner and overnight stay.
Komodo Tour Day 02 RINCA – KOMODO – LABUAN BAJO (B,L,D)
Komodo IslandIn the early morning, we start sailing to Komodo Island. The breakfast is served on board while enjoy the beautiful panorama of islands and sunrise. After arriving at Komodo Island, we will go for trekking to see Komodo dragons and other animals in the beautiful bush forest. We back to the boat to continue the trip and stop over at Pink Beach for swimming and snorkeling in un-spoilt coral reef amongst the colorful fish. Lunch will be served on board and the afternoon back to Labuan Bajo for dinner and overnight stay. You may have a choice to stay in the hotel with additional cost will be applied.
Komodo Tour Day 03 LABUAN BAJO - BATU CERMIN (B)
Bidadari IslandAfter having breakfast, the sightseeing is continued to visit Batu Cermin, the famous places of interest in Labuan Bajo with its unique stone slippery as a mirror that is located in the cave. This place is well known by the local community by Batu Cermin (Mirror Stone Cave) where the process is made from sedimentary rock formation that the water continuously drips, eventually hardens, and become slippery rock like a mirror. Afterward visit traditional market and then transfer to airport or other places in Labuan Bajo.

TOUR ITINERARY

We design the attractive and innovative tour itinerary program to create the comfortable and enjoyable trips to explore the Komodo National Park. Please find more detail day to day the activities program those are completely outlined HERE.

Bali Jungle Trekking at Bedugul

Bali Jungle Trekking at Bedugul
with Ayung River Adventure

Bali Jungle Trekking at Bedugul with Ayung River Rafting Company will take you to the peaceful place where is far away from bustle, re-siding in the middle of jungle which is fully planted by multifarious flora and fauna. The rainforest Bedugul Bali provides the fresh air with colorful panorama, fertile green tropical trees and completed with cool atmosphere. Bali Jungle Trekking continues to enjoy the traditional wood canoe which is guided by friendly Balinese resident. Your adventures will very impressible because the long way of the forest you will find the amazing and hide beautiful natures of Bali. It will make unforgettable memory during your vacation in Bali.
Bali Adventures, Bali Jungle Trekking at Bedugul Bali

Bali Jungle Trekking Adventure

Your jungle trek will start from pick you up at the hotel and arrive at the starting point at Bedugul forest to get the short briefing. It will be continued to step the tropical mountain rain forest near the lake village of Bedugul . Along your trekking adventure, you will be accompanied by an experienced and professional guide to explore the forest and see direct the life of flora and fauna. Multifarious of habitat life and close forest and also the big tree will become the very marvelous view. Your adventure is continued to step and trace the forest beside beautiful and calm lake. Your trekking atmosphere will feel enjoyable residing in the middle of jungle owning very cold and fresh air. Your journey is continued experience crossing the calm lake waters with a traditional dug out canoe. The delicious lunch have been prepared at the same time enjoy the beautiful view of Bedugul making your this trek exotic full of memory. Your trekking experience will be end until you drop to your hotel with comfortable air conditioning transfer.
Special RATE
Adult: US$ 60
Child: US$ 45
(The rates are based on per person by minimum of 2 adult booking)
TREKKING RATE INCLUSIVE
  • 21% Government tax and service charge
  • Round Trip Hotel Transfer
  • Professional Trekking Guide
  • International Standard Safety
  • Buffet lunch
  • US$ 50,000 insurance coverage
  • Cold towel
Pick UP Time
HOTEL AREA
Tanjung Benoa area
Nusa Dua area
Jimbaran area
Kuta / Tuban area
Legian / Seminyak area
Sanur area
Ubud area
MORNING TRIP
07:30 - 07:45 am
07:30 - 07:45 am
07:30 - 07:45 am
07:30 - 07:45 am
07:30 - 07:45 am
08:00 - 08:15 am
08:00 - 08:15 am

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
  • The above rates are valid until 31 March 2015
  • 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:
  • If the booking cancellation is made within 3 days before the service date, 50% of the total tour reserved will be charged as a cancellation fee.
  • If the booking is made within 1 day before the service date up to no show, a full (100%) charge will be applied as a cancellation fee
  • This cancellation policy is valid for individual booking and not valid for group booking. The cancellation policy for group booking will be advised on the confirmation made