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Bali

Majestic mountains, tranquil lakes, lush green rice terraces and glorious beaches combined with a vibrant culture, unique arts, customs and ceremonies are the reasons why Bali remains the main destination for tourists to Indonesia but it is the gentle charm of the Balinese themselves which will make a holiday to Bali so unforgettable. There is much more to Bali than just fabulous beaches, there are delightful villages such as Ubud, famous as the centre for Balinese painting, set amidst lush green rice terraces overlooking the Ayung River Valley or Mas, the village of woodcarvers, where many of Bali’s old masters still live and art galleries exhibit some of their best works.

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Our Thoughts

Do not underestimate the length of your journey to Bali, a stopover en route in either Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur is highly recommended. Bali offers a pleasant year round tropical climate with May to October the ideal time to visit and boasts good hotels, excellent sightseeing, international cuisine, colourful festivals and cultural shows. Eating out is inexpensive, but nightlife outside the hotels can be limited, apart from the lively resort of Kuta, popular with Australians and where beach vendors can be persistent.

Transfers

Journey time from Bali airport to Sanur is about 30 minutes, Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa about 45 minutes.

Bali Silence Day

On March 19th 2007 Bali celebrates a special Holy Day, ‘Nyepi Day’, meaning ‘Silence Day’. Travel is restricted, nobody is allowed on the beaches, all recreation facilities will be closed as well as selected food and beverage outlets. At all hotels, lights in public places will be switched off. Silence day begins at sunset on March 18th and lasts until sunrise on March 20th.

Time Difference: GMT +8
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Flying Time: Approx 17 hours to Denpasar.
Visa: A visa is required for Irish passport holders, which can be obtained on arrival for stays not exceeding 30 days, costing approximately USD25 per person.