The Barong Dance – A definite must-see on your Bali holidays, the famous ceremonial religious dance depicting the everlasting conflict between good and evil (represented by the spirit Barong and the good witch Rangda) is not to be missed. The costumes and set are elaborately decorated. A good tip is to get there early - front seats guarantee you seeing the facial expressions of the dancers – something rather unforgettable. 

Celuk (Gold & silver smith), Mas (wood carving) and Stone carving villages – The road takes us past the three villages known for their gold and silversmiths, woodcarvers and stonemasons. On reaching Celuk, their shops fill both sides of the road. It is possible to take a peak at the masters at their artwork, by paying a visit to one of the local workshops to take a look at the production process.

Mount Batur (Kintamani) – This is the second largest active volcano on the island of Bali. It rises 1,717 meters above sea level, and bears the remains of the black lava from it's eruption in 1917 and 1927. There is a nice scenic crater lake there. Why not do lunch at one of the restaurants while  taking in the breath-spectacular views.

Trita Empul  - Tirta Empul means " bubbling water " and is a holy water temple built in 960 AD. The temple is exquisitely beautiful, with holy water fountains intended for a variety of blessings and purification purposes. According to local myth one of the gods shot an arrow from the heavens in search of water and the spring with its bubbling fountain marks the spot where the arrow landed.

Goa Gajah – Meaning "elephant cave", discovered in the 11th century, this sandstone cavern is situated in a peaceful riverside valley. Inside, there are rock niches used by Buddhist Monks for meditation. Among the many historical remains recovered from this cave is the holy Ganesh Statue (a human body with an elephant head) which is believed as the God of Purification and a controller of evil. The cave can seem a little cramped and even claustrophobic to some but it is well worth a quick peek inside. 

Sebatu Holy Spring Temple  - Is named " Gunung Kawi " in Balinese. It is a very beautiful village temple located in a peaceful valley with its holy spring. Somewhat similar to Trita Empul, there are large fountains outside the temple area, where villagers use to take a bath.

Taman Ayun - Is the largest Royal Family Temple Complex built in 1934 in the village of Mengwi, Badung Regency. The area of this temple is encircled by a moat with beautiful water lilies and lotuse flowers sprouting from the water. The site is still used during prayer sessions and important ceremonies.

Tanah Lot – No Bali holidays can be complete without a visit to one of the most famed temple in Bali. Tanah Lot, which means "land of ocean" is a fascinating Hindu Temple built on a piece of cliff on the shores of the Indian Ocean. This temple is dedicated to "Baruna" - the God of the Ocean, had been built by a high Hindu Priest name Dang Hyang Dwijendra in the 16th century. During high tide, the cliff is surrounded by water and the temple seems to be afloat. In the bottom part of the cliff there is a fresh water holy spring while sacred snakes have made a home for themselves on the rocky beach within the cave and act as guardians of the temple. Both the North and South of the temple provide absolutely spectacular view, especially at sunset 

Uluwatu Temple - built by the same Hindu Priest as Tanah Lot, Uluwatu temple is also another magnificent holy site set atop a cliff. The whole structure stretches across a large area and is flanked by the fabulous Indian Ocean. Here, you also see large numbers of mischievous monkeys, who try to snatch food from visitors 

Lake Beratan & Pura Ulun Danu - Beratan is a name of the Lake and Village. There is a spectacular floating temple there called "Ulun Danu Temple" a sight not to be missed.

Jatiluweh – well known for its terraced rice paddy fields. The sights as you see the green terraces are one of a kind. The terraces themselves were most probably cut decades ago, resulting in the present picturesque landscape.

Ubud – Bali’s cultural heart hosts innumerable performances of traditional dances, such as ‘barong’ and the monkey forest. It boasts its own palace, numerous temples, art galleries, traditional craft shops and some of the islands best restaurants. The city will provide even the most demanding traveller with a touch of spiritual mysticism on the one hand and athe opportunity for a great shopping spree in the multitude of local street markets – a great way to acquire one or two memorable trinkets to remind you of your Bali holidays. Take a walk through the beautiful rice paddies surrounding the town and later unwind by getting a massage in one of the local traditional spas.

Try your luck and nerves haggling in the street markets of Kuta, Sanur of Nusa Dua. On the other hand, for those looking for a more western style of shopping, the city of Denpasar (even though the name translates literally into 'south market' or 'southern bazaar') is full of modern shopping centres and plazas. Bali simply has it all!

Slightly more active holidaymakers can enjoy a round of golf in the mountains at Bedugul and on the beachside at Nusa Dua. White water rafting on the Ayung River, jet skiing in the surf and on the waves of the surrounding seas, biking in the mountains and trekking in the jungle are but a few of the many options awaiting more active visitors during their Bali holidays. Then there is also the spectacular Mother Temple at Besakih; the ancient capital of Bali , Singaraja and the floating palace at Ujung near the beach in Candi Dasa.

The scenery in the hills surrounding Kintamani Volcano is also a must-see.

For all those into aquatic fun, Bali has a range of world famous dive sites, with a range of travel agents offering trips to Nusa Penida for seaside activities, snorkelling, reef diving, submersible trips and deeper scuba diving for those more experienced marine sports enthusiasts.

However, it is surfing which has shaped the island's image as a marine sports paradise, with renowned surfing sites in Kuta, Uluwatu, and range of other locations around the island. Even the outlying island of Lombok (which translates into hot chilli pepper) boasts some good curls and is now attracting larger numbers of the sport's enthusiasts.

If you have a special interest (surfing, diving, golf, etc) do give us a call and we?ll advise you on the best way to incorporate this into your trip.