Bali all inclusive: discover an island paradise

Bali’s emerald waters are the perfect place to begin scuba diving, or to improve your technique. There are several good diving locations to be found around the island.
If you’re looking for a more unusual mask and snorkel visit, you could try a dive to explore the wreck of the military cargo ship ‘Liberty’. Anyone who does so will have some stunning, unforgettable memories. And if you holiday in August or September, you’ll get the chance to admire the moonfish and manta rays near the island of Nusa Penida. Indonesia is definitely the place to go for priceless underwater treasures.

A culinary getaway on your Bali trip could take you to the trendy Seminyak district, a must-see feature of this Indonesian island. There are some excellent restaurants where you can taste traditional dishes such as ‘babi guling’ (suckling pig) and ‘nasi campur’ (various tasty mixed rice dishes).
Your trip ends with an exclusive kopi luwak, one of the most expensive coffees in the world. And during your stay, you’ll also get to learn just how this very special coffee is harvested.

Uluwatu is Bali’s surfer paradise, but its waves are probably a little too high for novice or inexperienced surfers. But further along the coast, to the north of the airport, is a great place to learn to surf.
If you’re taking your first outing on a surfboard, it’s probably best to head for the seaside resorts of Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Canggu. You’ll discover some magnificent beach breaks with long waves which will really allow you to experience surfing the wave as it was always meant to be.

Ubud, an essential Bali detour
The town of Ubud lies in Bali’s uplands at the centre of the island and is an excellent place to learn more about Balinese culture. First, there’s an ancient Hindu temple complex inhabited by a large colony of mischievous monkeys and macaques. After this, you can stroll along through the art galleries and the many gift shops on Jalan Raya Ubud, the main shopping street. Then there’s the Royal Palace Puri Saren Agung which hosts evening performances of Balinese traditional dance. To help you absorb the spiritual atmosphere of this wonderful place, just watch the graceful movements of the dancers and let the delightful music of the gamelan wash over you.
 
Meet the Lovina dolphins
Lovina Beach is a world famous spot for seeing dolphins in the wild. The animals that you will get to see here are mostly long-nosed spinner dolphins. They visit the warm, shallow waters of Lovina Beach almost every day where they can be seen playing together. Local fishermen will take you aboard their traditional Balinese boats at dawn on a dolphin spotting trip. Turtle Island also offers more dolphin excursions.
 
Tirta Empul: purify yourself in the holy waters
From Ubud, it takes about half an hour to get to Manukaya near Tampaksiring. This small village is home to the famous Pura Tirta Empul temple, the "Holy Water Spring", one of the jewels of Bali. Balinese people make pilgrimages to bathe in the temple water, which is said to purify body and soul. It’s a place to get rid of negative energy and experience purification, good health and prosperity.