In the last decade, Indonesia has become a very popular destination for Russian tourists. Bali is an island that is part of this state. Here the tourist infrastructure is most developed. And the island itself impresses with its beautiful pristine nature, lush greenery of the jungle, Gunung Batur, Agung and Kintamini volcanoes, ancient temples and endless snow-white beaches. Many tourists claim that Bali is just a relaxing, relaxing holiday in the style of Bounty advertising. But if for you "heavenly pleasure" - excursions and new experiences, do not rush to put an end to this island. There is something to see. Bali is good because it offers different categories of tourists what they want. Here you can feel yourself on the edge of the earth, far from civilization, where time flows slowly, or you can find yourself in the very epicenter of bright events. It depends on the resort. And our article is designed to help you make the right choice.
When to go
Now a few words aboutwhen is the best time to go on holiday. Indonesia (Bali in particular) experiences a tourist boom during the summer months and also in September. The peak of the season happens even in the period from Catholic Christmas (December 25) to Three Kings Day (January 6). Prices during these periods soar by a third. Therefore, experienced tourists are advised to go to Bali in winter, but not on the holidays mentioned above. Reviews claim that the weather on this paradise island is good at any time of the year. Even if the tour operator scares you with the words "rainy season" (November - March), do not believe it. A couple of drops in the evening or a nighttime downpour lasting ten minutes is not a reason to refuse a trip at a time of low prices. You need to travel for at least two weeks. Long flight and acclimatization require longer rest.
How to get to Bali
The fastest and easiest way to reach the resort island is by a direct flight operated from Moscow (Sheremetyevo) by two companies - Transaero and Aeroflot. The flight in this case will take twelve hours. As for other Russian cities, planes from Khabarovsk, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg (Nordwind Airlines) and Vladivostok fly in this direction. But tickets for such non-stop planes are too expensive. Charters fly in this direction only during the New Year and Christmas holidays. And therefore, the reviews are advised to use the services of other companies - Singaporean, Turkish, Thai airlines or Air Asia. But then you will need to land at other airports. Bali (Indonesia) has onlyone air gate. This is Ngurah Rai Airport, thirteen kilometers from the capital of the island, the city of Denpasar. The hub is the second busiest in the country, and therefore a second air gate is under construction at the northern tip of Bali.
How to get from the airport to the resort
How to get around Bali (Indonesia)? Reviews assure that due to the small size of the island, even a taxi ride from the airport to your resort will not empty your pockets. Directly in front of the terminal is the parking lot of official carriers. At the counter, you need to name the destination and pay for the trip. There are many hotels in the resorts that include airport transfers in the price. Also, from the building of the international terminal, a city bus runs to the capital of the island, Denpasar. You can buy a ticket for it at the airport building. By the way, it is most convenient to move around the capital in excursion horse-drawn carriages "dokar". Bemo minibuses also run in Denpasar. The final stops on them are indicated in Latin letters.
Tours in Bali
This island paradise offers the kind of vacation you've been dreaming of. This is what distinguishes Indonesia (Bali) from other tourist countries. Packages offered by tour operators can be focused on complete relaxation in Ubud or Sanur. Or, on the contrary, on a rich excursion program in the north of the island. You can go on a honeymoon to the elite resort of Nusa Dua or improve your he alth with spa treatments at the thermal springs of Banjar. Youth choosesKutu, experienced and novice divers - Chandidasu, surfers - Uluwatu. In addition, as the reviews testify, there are also tours dedicated to some events, for example, to the Galungan festival. Tourists are advised to combine their holidays in such a way as to recharge first with excursions and impressions, and then “digest” all this, lying in a sun lounger and enjoying relaxation.
Indonesia hotels, Bali
All the world famous chain hotels are present on the island. The level of stardom in them is usually “four” or “five”. "Treshka" will be more difficult to find. Budget hostels are available in the capital Denpasar and resorts that position themselves as places for youth recreation (for example, Kuta). There is no shortage of so-called boutique hotels. They are small, for several dozen rooms, but the level of service in them corresponds to the class "5Luxe". Private villas are also in great demand. Reviews mention that in the summer, when Indonesia and Bali become a favorite holiday destination, prices simply skyrocket, and finding affordable housing becomes problematic. Therefore, you need to book a hotel room in advance. Tourists give good recommendations to the Alila 5hotel in Ubud (11,500 rubles), Ayana Resort and Spa 5in Jimbaran (15,000 rubles). A worthy "four" is D&G Villas by Premier Hospitality Asia in Nusa Dua (11,000 rubles). Of the "three rubles" they praise the Bali Reef Resort in Benoa (6000 rubles). The price range of private villas is very wide. It can be both palaces for several thousand euros per day, and bungalows on the beach for 10 EUR per night.
Speciality of resorts: calm beach holidays
Indonesia, Bali are famous for this. The purest sand, quiet warm lagoons - there is more than enough of all this on the island. If you are going to Bali for the sea and the beach, choose any resort. In this regard, they differ only in prices. There are many luxury hotels in Nusa Dua and Seminyak (Grand Hiyatt, Melia). There are also hotels operating on the concept of "all inclusive". Jimbaran - the same beach pleasures for a lower price. Legian is the perfect compromise between price and quality. In Sanur, Ubud and Chandidas there is a wide choice of hotels of different classes. A special feature here is the rest, which can be described as a "paradise in a hut." Newlyweds from all over the world dream of spending their honeymoon here. Huts, however, seem like huts on stilts above the water only at first glance. They have everything your heart desires. And the attendants are trained to be invisible if necessary. The bungalows are installed so that the guests do not see or hear their neighbors and feel like Adam and Eve in the middle of paradise Eden. Uluwatu, Amed and the resorts of western Bali are famous for such hotels.
Active Leisure
The most party place on the island is the resort of Kuta. There the fun lasts all day long. Quite noisy and Ubud. There are frequent winds, and therefore surfers flock to this resort. But in Nusa Dua it is good to come with children. The low tide, which lasts from 10.00 to 16.00, makes the sea so shallow that you don’t have to worry about the baby. Divers thereit will be boring. To admire the colorful inhabitants of coral reefs, reviews recommend going to Sanur, Jimbaran or small islands. Indonesia (Bali in particular) has many nameless rocks, the foot of which is a mysterious underwater world with caves and grottoes. Excursions are organized to them. But around Bali there are at least three islands (they are called noosas here) where you can live. These are Penida, Lembongan and Cheningan.
Indonesia, Bali: what to see, try, bring
You must visit the Canggu area to experience the exotic traditional village life of the locals. In the capital of the island, you must visit the temple of Pura Maospahit of the 14th century. Blanjong is the oldest sacred building in Bali. This temple is located south of Sanur. From the "must trai" it is simply necessary to try soto ayam - chicken soup, various varieties of rice with additives and noodles. Reviews praise nasi goreng, bakso, and mie goreng dishes. Tourists are advised to dine in inexpensive restaurants on the street, which are called warungs here. Souvenirs usually brought home are black pearl jewelry, mother-of-pearl inlaid boxes, ebony or sandalwood figurines, fabrics.
