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Sunrise Trekking Mount Batur

Ubud Driver — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:54:48 +0000

At 4.00am we start climbing up from Jati Temple by the edge of Lake Batur through jungle parts along the slope of Mt.Batur.

Mt.Batur is a volcanic mountain, 1717 mtrs. Above se level erupted first in 1917, followed by the second eruption in 1926, both of which have left a huge crate at the top, with few hot spots/gushing steam. Our eggs, bananas etc. Are cooks over these gushing steams for about 15 minutes and than served as our breakfast. We let you share this unique cooking experience with us. Watching a magnificent, spectacular Sunrise while having breakfast on the peak of mountain is really an unforgettable experience for life time. In a far distance to the East, Mt.Rinjani in Lombok Island adds the overwhelming beauty of the whole experience.

After breakfast we continue exploring the second crater further down from the eruption of 1963 unlike the others, our trekking program will be the most comprehensive trekking as we include the exploration around the third crater from eruptions in 1994, 1997,1999, and 2000, this lowest crater still smokes once in a while today and that the heat creates amazingly colorfull stones ( yellow, red, black, and white) we take two different routes up and down. From the third crater we go down through challenging trails in between rocky black lava stones and on to Jati Temple where we started from. At about 9.00am we drive you from Jati Temple back to the Hotel.

This trekking program takes approx. 5 hours( up and down )

From Ubud 03.00am Price US$ 45

Note :

This requires minimum 2 person

Suggested clothing :

-Sport shoes

-Long parts

-coat/jacket

The Price include :

-Hotel transfers,

-Breakfast ( Steamed eggs, banana and bread) is served at the peak of Mount Batur,

-Experienced English Speaking Guide,

-Torch/Flash light

-Drink ( mineral water, Hot coffee and hot tea )

-Safety equipments

-Entrance fee ticket

Purification By Secret Bathing or Bathing Ritual

Ubud Driver — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:22:34 +0000

Water has a special place in Balinese life, not only because of the vital role it plays bin irrigating the island`s rice fields, but also because of its ritual significance as an agent of purification. With its source in the volcanic lakes and rushing streams of the central mountain range, water is identified with the purity of the gods who dwell on high. Eventually, however, it flows to the sea where it enters the realm of greatest impurity. And along the way it picks up the dirt of man, both in the literal sense-the Balinese are very conscious of personal cleanliness and bathe themselves in running water several times a day- and also in terms of spiritual pollution. It is in this last respect that water acts as a purifying agent, cleansing man of his mortal sins and preparing his soul for a better reincarnation in the next life. Holy Water (tirtha) is the key ingredient in this scheme of things, being the principal means by which various forms of impurity are ritually washed down to the sea. The preparation of holy water is a sacrament of great importance in Balinese religion which the Balinese themselves often refer to as the agma tirtha, or `holy water religion`. The degree of potency of holy water is contingent on its source, the status of the person who prepares it, and the type of mantra employed in its preparation. The holiest of holy waters come from high up in the mountains and is prepared by high status Brahmana priest (pedanda). Sacred Bathing Places Every village has a recognized bathing place-either the nearby river or a community bath, with separate compartments for men and women to perform their ablutions. In addition, there are numerous sacred pools and bathing places whose waters are deemed to have magical or curative qualities. The central Balinese regency of Gianyar is particularly well-endowed with sacred bathing sites. The best known of these are Tirtha Empul, near the village of Tampaksiring, Pura Mengening, a little to the south, Telaga Waja and Goa Gajah, but there are several other sacred bathingt places in the vicinity of the Sungai Petanu and Pakerisan rivers which flow through Gianyar from the mountains in the north to the waters of the Straits of Badung in the south.

Tirta Empul
This beautiful water spring temple was built around 10th century under the rule of Sri Candra Singha Warmadewa. The spring that piped to three fountains complexes is believed to have been created by the God Indra, who descend to the earth to brought back the life of his army, which was poisoned by the demon-king Mayadanawa. The water source is located at a pool on a higher level where water bubbling up and plants growing on the bottom as well as fish and large ill can clearly be seen.According to believe of the people, each fountains complex has their special religious functions. The complex located on most right sides is for spiritual purification; the one in the middle to cleanse from evil, meanwhile the left side one is an antidote to poison.

Appointment to Ketut Liyer The Medicine Man From Eat, Pray, Love

Ubud Driver — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:36:49 +0000

Eat, pray, love Book, a travel memoir by Elizabeth (“Liz”) Gilbert, Have you read it? If not, then you will have no idea what I am talking about. If you have, then you might appreciate the fact that I went and saw Ketut Liyer!

And also Tjokorda Gd Rai ( Balian Usada ), Is famous Heller, is a lot of people come to him Right now from different country to check their life problem. and asking about the future.

How to meet the medicine man from Eat, Pray, Love?

For more information and appointment, Please feel free to contact me!

Phone : 0361-7867987 or +628164705772

or email : wisnudana@hotmail.com

Bali dan Belanja Ke Sukawati

Ubud Driver — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:44:56 +0000

Bali adalah sebuah pulau / provinsi yang terletak di negara Indonesia. Bali juga di kenal di dunia internasional sebagai pulau pariwisata yang sering di kunjungi oleh para wisatawan dari mancanegara khususnya bagi, orang jepang, orang ustralia, orang Amerika dan Eropa . Selain itu Bali juga di kenal sebagai pulau DEWATA oleh para penduduk indonesia, dan Bali juga dikenal dengan culiner seperti Babi guling ibu agung di ubud, bebek bengil dengan masakanya yang khas, pantainya yang indah,water sport, trecking, snorkeling, diving, rafting, spa, massage, bali safari park, Pasar sukawati dengan harga yang relative murah untuk segala jenis produk untuk souvenir khas Bali, dan banyak lagi tempat yang sangat menarik dikunjungi. Populasi penduduk Bali saat ini diperkirakan sekitar 4 juta jiwa, mayoritas penduduk bali menganut agama Hindu sebesar 92,3% dan sisanya menganut agama lain. Nama SUKAWATI udah ga asing lage bagi mereka yg pernah maupun belum pernah ke Bali. Sukawati adalah sebuah kecamatan di Kab.Gianyar. Sukawati juga nama desa. Sebenarnya, warga asli Sukawati adalah jagonya pembuat topeng khususnya topeng barong dan rangda serta perajin wayang kulit. Tapi ketenarannya kalah oleh hebohnya pasar seni yg ada disana yaitu Pasar Sukawati. ada 2 pasar Sukawati, istilahnya Sukawati 1 (lama) dan Sukawati 2 (baru). Sebenarnya Sukawati 1 adalah pasar yg lama dan saya tulis di blog ini, sedangkan Sukawati 2 adalah Pasar Seni Guwang yg jaraknya cuman 5km dari Sukawati 1. Tapi harga di Guwang lebih mahal dari Sukawati. Barangnya sama, lebih komplit malahan di Sukawati lama. Orang yg punya kios juga sama. Terserah anda mau jalan kemana, yang penting belanja murah dan happy…..LIHAT, COBA, TAWAR, COCOK, BUNGKUSSSS…………..Pasar ini terletak sekitar 30km arah timur Denpasar (40 menit drive dari Kuta), dipinggir jalan raya Sukawati. Kalau dari arah Denpasar, pasar seni ada di kiri jalan dan pasar tradisional ada dikanan jalan. Gampang banget nyarinya. Disini ratusan pedagang seni berkumpul menjajakan barang2 seni, mulai dari patung kayu, lukisan, kaos, celana pendek, tas, sandal, dll. Motifnya unik dan khas Bali. Cukup puyeng juga seh kalo masuk kesini, rame banget. Tapi kalau buat yg suka shopping, Sukawati adalah surganya.Di Sukawati WAJIB MENAWAR. Para pedagang biasanya akan buka harga tinggi. Jangan pake ragu, langsung ajah tawar ke CEBAN alias IDR 10.000.- Mereka ga marah kok, namanya juga menawar. Nah nanti silahkan dilanjutkan negosiasinya. Naikin penawaran jangan kelewatan, cukup dari 10rb jadi 11rb, kemudian naik lage 12rb dstnya sampai tawaran anda mentok. Kalo ga dikasi..cabut ajah, paling dipanggil nantinya ama yg jualan. Kalau ga dipanggil lage artinya tawaran anda ga masuk itungan modal beli dia hehehe..Kalo ajah masuk dan mereka dapat profit walau hanya 1000 perak doang, yakin anda dipanggil kok. Belanja murah di Sukawati juga harus tetap memperhatikan kualitas barang. Mesti dicek bener kondisinya, jangan sampai ukurannya kekecilan dan tidak sesuai dengan yg terjahit dilabel, atau jahitannya jelek dan lepas. Bila perlu coba langsung disana, ga apa apa kok. Kalau sekedar buat oleh-oleh sih ga masalah. Cuman untuk dipakai sendiri, mendingan cari disekitar Kuta utk kaos-kaos, daster, atau celana pantai. Sandal manik-manik juga kualitasnya agak kurang bagus sih. Apalagi lukisannya, kualitasnya agak dibawah. Lebih baik cari lukisan di Batuan/Ubud, kualitasnya jauh. Secara umum, mode dan design yg ada di Sukawati kalah dibandingkan dengan Kuta, karena Kuta adalah pusatnya mode. Tentu saja harga juga beda Jangan Lupa kontak saya kalau mau cari mobil + sopir , cuman Rp 350.000/9-10jam belum termasuk BBM, Mobil Kijang 1999, tempat duduk 6.

TENGANAN ADVENTURE TRACKING

Ubud Driver — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:50:51 +0000

Tenganan adventure tracking trips it`s take around two hours. We starting from Kastala village and trought Gumung village until Tenganan original Bali Aga village or other way around. We will follow the track on the side walk of beautiful rice terrace, surrounding by the hills, also we will see the panorama of mount Agung, Lempuyang Temple hill around the track,the basket maker might be see on the trip on top of the hill. The trip will be ended in Tenganan village, to explore the ancient old village, unique art of Gringsing double ikat textile, ceremony, daily life of the local people to preserve the arts and crafts. Also we will be able to explained about the plant ( tree, roots, leaf ) and anything we probably see around and along the trip.

So please joint us to have a such a good and exciting tracking around the very traditional village. Get your self very exciting and great time with us on Tenganan adventure tracking trips, for more information please contact me on www.wayantours.com

MOUNT AGUNG SUNRISE TREKKING ( 3142 M )

Ubud Driver — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:01:41 +0000

This sacred mountain is to the Balinese what Olympus was the ancient Greeks the cosmic mountain. The Balinese who consider this volcano “ The Navel of the world from summit, you can see Besakih Temple, Mount Rinjani at Lombok Island, Singaraja and the whole north coast.

Route I
US $ 45/ person (min 2 persons), US $ 75 for 1 person
Start at Pasar Agung temple take about 4 hours to the summit of volcano Agung

Route II
US $ 45 / person (min 2 persons), US S 75 for 1 person
Start at Besakih temple take about 7 hours to reach the summit.

To make reservation, please Contact Wayan

Your private airport transfer services in Bali

Ubud Driver — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:25:33 +0000

If you wish to mail me your arrival and departure details, I can also arrange to pick you up at the airport and deliver you to or from your hotel, including when your depart.

Let me take care of your worry about getting from airport to your hotel or villa or your home in Bali.

Our sparkling and reliable cars, chauffeured by prize-winning drivers, will ensure that your arrival in Bali is pleasant and comfortable.

Guaranteed Best Deals! Check out our rates. Rates are per-Car can seat 4 passengers comfortably with spacious luggage space.

Book with me and I will be holding your name tags or placard at the Meeting Points at the Ngurah Rai International Airport Bali.

Experience The Ultimate Island of Bali – a tropical island in the Indonesian archipelago, a truly international destination.

Bali Airport Transfers Price List 2010

Airport-Hotel-Airport

Amed / Tulamben Area USD 55/car – Return USD 105/car

Bangli Area USD 35/car – Return USD 67/car

Bedugul Area USD 35/car – Return USD 67/car

Candidasa / Padangbai Area USD 45/car – Return USD 85/car

Canggu Area USD 20/car – Return USD 38/car

Denpasar Area USD 16/car – Return USD 30/car

Gianyar Area USD 25/car – Return USD 48/car

Jimbaran Area USD 17/car – Return USD 32/car

Karangasem Area USD 50/car – Return USD 95/car

Kintamani / Lake Batur Area USD 35/car – Return USD 67/car

Klungkung Area USD 35/car – Return USD 67/car

Kuta – Legian Area USD 15/car – Return USD 28/car

Lovina Area USD 55/car – Return USD 105/car

Negara Area USD 50/car – Return USD 95/car

Nusa Dua Area USD 20/car – Return USD 38/car

Pemuteran / Gilimanuk Area USD 65/car – Return USD 120/car

STOP THE TOUR, START THE EXPERIENCE IN BALI!

Ubud Driver — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:50:19 +0000

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Rindik Lesson UNIQUE TOURS

Ubud Driver — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:04:25 +0000

09. Rindik Vol. 1 – Santi – Santi

Rindik is a Balinese traditional music from bamboo which is put lying down orderly. It sound comes from beating the bamboo by a small stick. The player normally sits by crossing his legs while playing Rindik. Rindik is often used by hotels welcoming the guest, restaurant or wedding ceremony. Here you will get a short lesson for 1.5 hour how to play Rindik include tea time and get some introduction with other traditional instruments.

Internet Price USD 22.00 nett/person Include Tax and service charge, AC transportation, driver, course fee, tea time.

Notes : Above price are quoted minimum participant for 2 (two) persons Additional Hour : USD 10.00 net/hour

Single traveler will be charged 50% additional single supplement

Pasir Putih Beach ( PERASI ) On East Of Bali

Ubud Driver — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:32:27 +0000

Perasi, a small village near Amlapura, the capital city of Karangasem Regency has a secluded white-sand beach, unknown to the most of travelers to Bali. It is quite difficult to reach the entrance to this quiet beach, since there is no billboard or big sign to indicate the location of the beach, only a small easy-to-miss pointer attached to a post on a gap between the row of buildings; if you can not find this sign what you have to do is get to Perasi village and ask for White sand beach to a local inhabitants which will gladly show you the entrance way.
Finding the entrance road is not the end of the ordeals, next you have to experience long winding narrow road flanked by forest which lead you to a check point where you pay 2500 rupiah to enter the beach but you have to experience another km of heavily rutted dirt road among the coconut trees. It is best to use SUV or motorcycle to deal with this bumpy road, for you who drive a sedan or bus it is better to leave your car on the checkpoint. After conquering this heavily rutted dirt road you can park your car on the free spaces among the coconut trees near the beach. But I usually bring my car to the near the beach.
Yes, it is quite difficult to reach this beach but this Perasi white sand beach is worth every single ordeal you take, this beach is free of peddler and hawkers, only two or three small thatched roof food stall available, the atmosphere and condition will remind you of Kuta in early 70s. This beach is not a stretch of a long beach but rather a secluded beach flanked on both sides by hills and coconut tree plantation on the background.
Perasi White Sand Beach is a truly secluded beach, it is far from everywhere; there were some food stalls, as for toilet feel free to use the bushes around the beach. This beach is definitely not for travelers who expects good accommodation and facilities always in sight.