Over the years, Bali has been described in many a superlative terms. Endowed with great natural beauty and rich culture, it is by far the most popular tourists destination in Indonesia. It is a land of soaring majestic volcanoes, of emerald rice fields clinging on hillsides and sculpted in tiers, of idylic beaches and modern resorts.
Despite overwhelming foreign influences, the Balinese have managed to reach harmonious balance between preserving their culture, their natural environment and accomodating today's changing world. The Hindu Bali religion pervades all aspects of Balinese society and shrines and temples dominate the landscape. Ceremonies, festivals, age-old dances and the arts are also an inseparable part of their life and culture.
Adventure & Outdoor Activites
Bali is also gaining recognition as a fabulous destination for water sports. Apart from the island's top beach resorts, the island boast superb windsurfing, sailing, diving and snorkeling and surfing. Hardy travelers may try white water rafting down Bali's longest river, the Ayung. While divers will find Tulamben and its World War II week is a popular diving spot with coral reefs and colorful collection of fish. Bali has numerous world-class golf courses. ranging from tropical-design to ocean-front courses. One is even situated 1.200 m above sea-level in a volcanic crater.
Nature Reserves
The Bali Barat National Park contains mountainous, densely forested and wild areas of west Bali. The waters around Menjangan Island has Bali's best diving and is also the habitat of the beautiful black-palm cockatoo and the Jalak Bali.
Despite overwhelming foreign influences, the Balinese have managed to reach harmonious balance between preserving their culture, their natural environment and accomodating today's changing world. The Hindu Bali religion pervades all aspects of Balinese society and shrines and temples dominate the landscape. Ceremonies, festivals, age-old dances and the arts are also an inseparable part of their life and culture.
Adventure & Outdoor Activites
Bali is also gaining recognition as a fabulous destination for water sports. Apart from the island's top beach resorts, the island boast superb windsurfing, sailing, diving and snorkeling and surfing. Hardy travelers may try white water rafting down Bali's longest river, the Ayung. While divers will find Tulamben and its World War II week is a popular diving spot with coral reefs and colorful collection of fish. Bali has numerous world-class golf courses. ranging from tropical-design to ocean-front courses. One is even situated 1.200 m above sea-level in a volcanic crater.Nature Reserves
The Bali Barat National Park contains mountainous, densely forested and wild areas of west Bali. The waters around Menjangan Island has Bali's best diving and is also the habitat of the beautiful black-palm cockatoo and the Jalak Bali.
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