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OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES : Water
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To Nusa Lembongan - duration:
one day.
This island, situated east of Benoa, is one
of the the most popular one day destinations;
it is 3km x 4 km wide and the offshore coral
reefs make it an excellent spot to dive, snorel
and surf.
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Bali
Hai Cruises offer complete day-package
that include walks through a traditional
village, snorkeling, diving, banana boat
rides or a quick view of the coral reefs
in a mini-sub, all organized from Bali Hai's
state-of-the-art pontoon (complete with
aqua-slide!), or from their extensive Hai
Tide Resort. Call Bali Hai on 720331 for
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SailSensations departs Benoa daily for both, twilight-dinner
cruise (saturday) and daylight excursions
to Nusa Penida and Lembongan, and why not
stop off at the Nusa Lembongan Resort for
drinks, lunch or a night or two. Call 725864
or visit their website www.bali-sailsensations.com. |
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Join
Bounty Cruises, equipped with
state of the art computerized stabilizer,
for a day of water activities above and
below the sea from a 48m pontoon with water
slide, includes international buffet lunch,
banana boat, surf bike, semi sub, snorkeling,
canoeing and local village tour or beach
club. Option tours of Scuba diving. Their
chartered boat, The Performers, can be sailed
for 1/2 day, full day or over-nightly excursions.
Call Bounty Cruises on 726666 for further
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To Nusa Penida - duration:
one day.
A much larger island, off the south-east coast
of Bali, population 45,000, with a dry climate.
Great spot to dive and snorkel. Beware of strong
currents, so be safe, don't dive alone!
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I V I N G &
S N O R K E L I N G |
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If you have not tried either of these sports,
we recommend that you start at Sanur or Tanjung
Benoa Beach, where you can hire the necessary
equipment, either right on the beach front,
at a beach club, or at one of the hotel-run
dive concerns. Instruction is available at Dive
Centres. While most of the centres do offer
International (PADI) approval, be sure to check
their PADI Resort Code, as well as insurance
and medical facilities! It is advisable to look
for dive centres that a "five star"
PADI Approval Rating. Please note that Bali's
only decompression chamber is at Sanglah Public
Hospital in Denpasar.
Where to dive...?
East Bali
Gili Tepekong, Gili Biaha and Gili Mimpang -
Only for experienced divers. Other spots are
Amed, Nusa Penida, Tulamben (wreck of USS Liberty),
Padang Bai, Balina Beach.
South Bali
Nusa Lembongan - One of the Bali's biggest dive
sites. Sheltered coral reefs provide outstanding
diving and snorkeling, but be aware of strong
undertows. Nusa Penida - Witness the most diverse
variety of fish and coral, also beware of strong
current.
North Bali
Pulau Menjangan - An island covering 7000 hectares
of coastal waters and coral reef, within the
confines of Bali Barat National Park. Early
morning is the best time to dive. Lovina Beach
- Calm inner reef area. Good place to teach
kids to snorkel.
Ceningan Island - Just off Bali's East
coast. Great snorkeling for beginners and intermediates
as currents are not too strong.
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I T E S U R F I N G &
W A K E B O A R D I N G |
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Try Bali's latest fads. Wakeboarding or kitesurfing
available at Tanjung Benoa and Sanur beaches.
Bali Hai Cruises offer trips to Nusa Lembongan
and Penida in their 12m inflatable raft carrying
up to 24 passangers. Call Bali Hai Cruises on
720331 for information on bookings. Early morning
dolphin tours are also available
Try the beach clubs in Sanur and Tanjung Benoa,
or Bali Hai can safely parasail you over Nusa
Lembongan. Call Bali Hai Cruises on 720331 for
info. For your own safety check that companies
have insurance coverage.
Several professionally-run companies operate
on the Telaga Waja, the Unda and Ayung rivers
graded at ± Grade 3 (Usually a little
more challenging in the rainy season) promising
some wet 'n' wild moments, as well as some instropective,
peaceful ones. For the best river guide call
SOBEK on 287059.
A number of professional companies cruise you,
in style, to some of the more spectacular islands
in the area. SailSensation has a beautiful boat
that cruises you to Nusa Lembongan and the companies,
exclusive resort, Nusa Lembongan resort, for
an adventure filled day. Call 725864. Aristocat,
Bali Hai Cruise' twin-hulled catamaran, offers
a similar oneday package as their motorized
day-cruise, but is powered by wind instead,
call 720331 for booking.
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B O D Y B O A R D I N G |
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With break names such as Green Ball, Playground,
Lacerations, Surgery and Shipwreck, there is
certainly a wave for everyone. If you dont have
your own board, check out the tourist beaches
such as Kuta and Sanur for rental. Guaranteed
learning from RifCurl School of Surf - Blue
Ocean Beach, Legian, www.schoolofsurf.com. Tel.
735858. If you are not up on your board by the
end of the day, your next lesson is free. An
offer you can't refuse.
Where to Surf...
Padang Padang, Nusa Lembongan, and Uluwatu
- for the dedicated pros only.
Canggu - for experienced surfers.
Nusa Dua - For experienced surfers. Best from
September to March (wet season).
Medewi Beach - for amateur or a mellow day out.
Ketewel - for intermediates. Best from March
-Sept.
Kuta & Legian beach - good for beginners.
Bali's only water slide park, set in beautiful,
lush, tropical garden, in the heart of Kuta.
More than 1km of slides, for all levels of bravery
and under 3's get in free. Excellent restaurant
for Park guests only. Their Kidz Park is one
of the best yet. Jl. Kartika Plaza Kuta, call
755676.
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A T E R &
J E T S K I I N G |
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Jet skis, boats and water-skis are available
for hire at Sanur, Nusa Dua beach and Tanjung
Benoa.
Sanur beach, some of the Nusa Dua resort hotels
and Tanjung Benoa beach provide boards and sails
for rent and can also provide tutoring.
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