Bali Tropical Safaris

Bali Tropical Safaris

Bali Tropical Safaris provides an exciting land cruise adventure taking you the right off the beaten track and literally, by four wheels drive, to the parts of Bali normally never reached. The Safaris provide thrilling off-road excitement as the trek through the muddy road, step terrain's remote territory, local culture and religion are observed at temples, small villages, traditional ceremonies, riverside stops, and spice and fruit plantations. The adventure infiltrating muddy land, rice field and Bali nature decorated by multifarious of flora and fauna in area of Tabanan Bali represent the exciting adventure experience during your vacation in Bali.

Land Safaris in the Tropical Island

Your adventure will be started from picking you up at the hotel and drive a four wheel land rover to Tabanan Regency and the first will be stop at Belalang Village to view the beautiful rice field and continued to Pejaten Village famous with the artistic of ceramic homemade and roof tile. From this village the journey will visit Kerambitan Village which most known as a center of Tek-tekan Dance. After Kerambitan, we were heading to Bantas, about 10 km west of Tabanan, then passing the village of Dukuh Pulu , the other traditional village famous for it's Joged Dance, before across the small river. Further to the west around 8 kms from there, near the village of Tegal Mengkeb, experience the delights of Pantai Beraban, a superb beach with clean black sand and beautiful rice terrace around and to see the farmers cultivating the rice fields in their traditional way and irrigation system which is called Subak.

Just 20 meters of the Beraban beach , the journey will stop with beautiful and enchanting rice terrace and magnificent blue ocean surrounding for 30 minutes coffee break. Here the delicious Indonesian traditional snacks and fresh fruits will be served at the Bali Tropical Safaris traditional compound build by local craftsmen. The journey is continued to surround the rural in south of Mount Batukaru until at the end of a step road north of Meliling past Mundukmalang , we will stop for around 60 minutes in the middle of Cocoa and Coffee plantation – about 800 m above sea level for lunch. Here the delicious Indonesia food will be served in one of Bali Tropical Safaris' traditional Balinese compound build by local craftsmen while you can enjoy the ambience. From this place you will be dropped back to the hotel while see the beautiful panorama of Bali nature along the way home.

Pick up time 08:00 - 08:30 am

Special Price For minimum booking 2 persons Adult US$ 95 Child US$ 50 (Children 4 - 12 years) Rate is net per person inclusive 21% tax and service charge. (Valid until 31 March 2014)

What Inclusive on the Rate ? 21% Government tax and service charge Using 4x4 jeeps for the entire tour Insurance Coffee break inclunding coffee/tea and delicious Indonesian traditional cakes Delicious Indonesian Lunch in the middle of cacao plantation Fully trained and professional English speaking drivers Soft drinks and mineral waters during excursion.

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
• Free round trip hotel transfer is valid for hotel area in Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Sanur, Tanah Lot and Ubud only. Outside of these hotel area will be charged additional fee
• The above rates are valid until 31 March 2014
• 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

Waka Land Cruise

Waka Land Cruise

Welcome to the Waka Land Cruise is a sacred adventure to experience the mystical heart and soul of this amazing island, hidden far away from the bustle and the crowd of the world. Travel legendary luxurious land Rover, on tiny country roads and tracks, through terraces rice fields and untouched rainforest to the real heart. Exploring the land by luxurious Land Rover infiltrates the area of mount Batukaru and rural which is still natural with the muddy field is really full of exciting adventure.

Land Cruise

The adventure will visit a traditional farmhouse where the picnic basket will opened while you discover the fragrant spices in a tropical garden. Explore an ancient quarry where stones are still cut by ancestral methods to build the temples and shrines of the island. Admire a hot mineral spring where Balinese have been bathing here for centuries. Relax in our bamboo restaurant built by local craftsmen surrounded by the rainforest with its magic sound.

On the adventure journey you have the opportunity to taste the Balinese Lunch which is served in the ingredients from the island, some straight out from the rainforest and accompanied by red or white whine in the Rainforest Restaurant. Taste the Bali Mountain Coffee, cognac through reminds French.

Pick up time 08:30 - 08:45 am

Special Price Adult US$ 95 ONLY Child US$ 49 ONLY (Children 5 - 10 years) Rate is net per person inclusive 21% tax and service charge	What inclusive in the rate? 21% Government tax and service charge Mineral water during the journey Tea and coffee at the morning break Lunch with complimentary soft drink Wine, beer, tea or mountain coffee and Cognac Insurance
What to bring ? Jumper Insect repellent Sun screen Hat Camera

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
• Free round trip hotel transfer is valid for hotel area in Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Sanur, Tanah Lot and Ubud only. Outside of these hotel area will be charged additional fee
• The above rates are valid until 31 March 2014
• 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

Waka Sailing Catamaran

Waka Sailing Catamaran
'If Bali is heaven this is pure paradise!'

A dream of exploring the sea world is come to with Waka SailingCruise adventure. The great and fun cruise with catamaran will explore Bali sea and achieve the dream of wonderful island. Depart from the Benoa harbor to break through the deep of ocean to Nusa Lembongan island with the fun activities and delicious grill food on the boat make your journey more memorable.

Waka Sailing Day Cruise

Sail away from Benoa Harbour on the luxurious catamaran, Waka Sailing, a leisurely sail from Bali to the resort island of Nusa Lembongan, across deep blue seas to a dazzling white sand beach with the Waka sailing trip.
 “The trip from Waka Nusa’s private marina at Benoa Harbour to the stunning Nusa Bay, in Nusa Lembongan, sailing in Bali takes approximately an hour and a half depending on the wind. The sailing catamaran takes guests on a leisurely cruise cooled by sea breezes. Coffee, tea and pastries await guests after boarding. Indoor and outdoor seating areas allow guests to travel in comfort while enthusiastic fishermen can join the crew throwing lines of the back of the boat.

RELAX and ENJOY YOURSELF

One arriving at Bali Lembongan island, you can visit Balinese village, swim in the crystal - clear lagoon or Bask on the golden sandy beach. At the end of the day, you will enjoy the cocktail when we sail into a magical sunset. The free air-conditioning transfer will bring you to the hotel to terminate the tour. It is a real exciting day cruise to experience the beautiful island with white sandy beach, relaxation on board, witness the breathtaking view of sunset and enjoy the fun cruise program that completes your vacation in Bali will enjoyable one.

What to Bring?
In order to comfort your day cruise, the following items are recommended to be brought: short pant, T-shirt, sun glasses, sun screen, hat, change cloth, swim cloth, sandal, camera and money for drink and souvenir.

Special Rate Adult US$ 113 ONLY The above rates are net inclusive of 21% government tax and service charge.

Rate Inclusive of: Return land transfer from your hotel to Benoa Harbor ( Nusa Dua, Sanur, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Uluwatu, Pecatu ). Free flow drinks on the catamaran ( Orange Juice, soft drink, mineral warter, tea and coffee ). Pastries and seasonal fruits Lunch Buffet at the Beach Club Use of swimming pool Snorkeling or reef viewing from glass bottom boat or a village tour of seaweed farm and the famous underground house Sail back into the sunset with a complimentary cocktail.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This program is operating for every Wednesday and Saturday only
• 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.
• Free round trip hotel transfer is valid for hotel area in Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Sanur only. Outside of these hotel area will be charged additional fee
• Children under 12 years old are welcome but they must be accompanied, controlled and monitored by parents/adult

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

Mount Kelud's eruption is force majeure

 Mount Kelud's eruption is force majeure

The Transportation Ministry has declared the eruption of Mount Kelud in Kediri, East Java, to be a force majeure, which exempts airlines from compensating passengers due to cancelled flights.

"Considering that the volcanic activity of Mount Kelud is a force majeure, the airline companies, which cancelled flights in the volcanic ash-affected routes, are exempt from the obligation to compensate their passengers," the ministry's director general of air transportation, Herry Bakti, said in a written statement released on Saturday.

The decision to declare the eruption as a force majeure complied with the transportation minister's regulation number PM 77/2011 on the responsibility of airline companies, he said.

Therefore, he added, the airlines which cancelled flights in the affected routes should inform their passengers of the cancellation.

"We ask the airline companies to make full refunds without administrative fees on air tickets of passengers who cancelled their trips on that day," he said.

On Friday, the ministry said seven airports on the island of Java had been closed until a specified time due to the eruption of Mount Kelud on Thursday night.

"Seven airports have been temporarily closed due to Mount Kelud's eruption," Herry Bakti stated here on Friday.

He noted that the airports were closed, as the eruption had scattered volcanic ash in the area, which drastically reduced visibility.

The volcanic ash also endangered flights, as it could cause jet engines to cease operating while in flight, he noted.

Herry had earlier issued a notice to airmen," which resulted in the temporary closure of the airports.

The seven airports are Juanda airport in Surabaya, East Java, until 6 am on February 15, Adisumarmo (Solo, Central Java) until 7.30 am, February 15, and Adisucipto (Yogyakarta) until 7.30 am, February 15.

The other closed airport are Ahmad Yani airport (Semarang, the capital of Central Java), which was closed until 6 am, February 15, Tunggul Wulung (Cilacap, Central Java) until 5 pm, February 14, Abdurrahman Saleh (Malang, East Java) until 7 am, February 15, and Husein Sastranegara (Bandung, West Java) until 8 pm, February 14.

Meanwhile, on Friday the total flights cancelled included 332 from Juanda, 28 from Adisumarmo, 110 from Adisucipto, 76 from Ahmad Yani, 16 from Abdurrahman Saleh, and 24 from Husein Sastranegara.

He also reported that the Soekarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta and Ngurah Rai airport in Bali remain safe and continue operating, as they have not been effected by volcanic ash. 

Taken from Antara.com

Seven Japanese Divers Missing Near Nusa Penida, Bali

A Failure to Reemerge

Seven Japanese Divers Missing Near Nusa Penida, Bali

International press reports that rescuers have recovered 1 body among 7 Japanese women divers  missing after a diving excursion to Crystal Bay, located a short distance off the southern shore of Bali were apparently in error with search and rescue authorities reporting they continue to search for 7 missing divers.

While details remain sketchy, the croups went missing on Friday, February 134, 2014 at around 1:00 pm. Conditions were said to be rainy and windy at the time.

Searchers from the National Search and Rescue Agency (SAR), Water Police and the boatmen from the vessel that carried the divers are continuing the search aided by a helicopter and fast boats.

The seven divers were brought to Blue Corner, a popular dive spot at Nusa Lembongan by Ocean Express. The divers failed to reemerge on the surface at the end of the dive.

The alarm for the missing divers was only raised at 7:00 pm on Friday, after darkness had already descended on the area.