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Land Journeys

Classic Bali

From$1,635
8  days / 7 nights

Exclusive Offer – Capella Ubud

From$1,369
4 Days/ 3 Nights

Journey of Harmony – Revivo Wellness Bali

From$2,028
5 days / 4 nights – Inclusive package

Essential Bali

From$1,558
7 Days – 6 Nights

EXPLORE THE BEST OF INDONESIA

From$4,858

EXPLORE THE BEST OF BALI & LOMBOK

CULTURE & TEXTILES OF INDONESIA

Diving Bali

Bali-Family Adventure

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Land & Cruise Journeys

7 Nights Ambon & Spice Islands

October to November | Saturday – Saturday

7 Nights Komodo National Park to Bali

April to September | Saturday – Saturday

Explore Bali to Komodo National Park

11 Days/ 10 Nights

Raja Ampat 7 Nights

December to February | Saturday – Saturday

Java & The Best Kept Secrets in Raja Ampat

From$6,885
8 Days/ 7 Nights

Overview

Also known as the 'Land of the Gods,' located just 8 degrees south of the equator, Bali is known for its natural beauty and serenity and equally as much for its excitement and nightlife.

Also known as the Land of the Gods.  Bali is the most popular island holiday destination in the Indonesian archipelago, located just 8 degrees south of the equator, you will find the climate to be warm and humid year round with two main distinctive seasons: Dry Season and Rainy Season.  The areas around Bali’s central mountains have several peaks over 3,000 meters above sea level.  Here the temperatures are considerably cooler, and you will experience much more rainfall than in the coastal areas.

Bali is known for its natural beauty and serenity and as much for its excitement and nightlife.   The white sand beaches are perfect for relaxing and enjoying the serenity.   Yet, surfers love the waves in Bali.  Every type of water sport that you can imagine is available and divers can swim with the Travally fish, big rays and sharks!  Even first-class, adrenaline-pumping white water rafting is available in Bali.

Thanks to the many volcanoes, mountain climbers will also find excitement in Bali, as will trekkers and hikers.  So you see, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Bali!

Religion

The majority of the population embraces Islam, while in Bali the Hindu religion is predominant. The Indonesian people are religious in nature.   Indonesian societies are open and remain tolerant towards one another’s religion, customs and traditions, all the while faithfully adhering to their own.

Language

Bahasa Indonesia is the national and official language of Indonesia and is used in the entire country. It is the language of official communication, taught in schools and used for broadcast in electronic and digital media. Most Indonesians also have their own ethnic language and dialect, with the most widely spoken being Javanese and Sundanese. While generally English is not widely spoken, but an acceptable level of English can be understood in a number of major cities and tourists’ destinations including Bali. Moreover, most hotel and airlines staff can also communicate in English on a basic to moderate level.

Public Holidays

This is a list of all 2019 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.

  • 1 Jan Tue New Year’s Day
  • 5 Feb Tue Chinese New Year
  • 7 Mar Thu Bali Hindu New Year *
  • 3 Apr Wed Isra Mi’raj
  • 19 Apr Fri Good Friday
  • 1 May Wed Labour Day
  • 19 May Sun Waisak Day
  • 30 May Thu Ascension Day of Jesus Christ
  • 1 Jun Sat Pancasila Day
  • 5 Jun Wed Hari Raya Idul Fitri **
  • 6 Jun Thu Lebaran Holiday ***
  • 12 Aug Mon Idul Adha
  • 17 Aug Sat Independence Day ****
  • 1 Sep Sun Islamic New Year
  • 10 Nov Sun Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
  • 25 Dec Wed Christmas Day

Dress Code

As with most Asian countries, dress as modestly as possible, especially when visiting temples. When paying a visit to a Balinese temple, both men and women are expected to wear shirts that cover shoulders and part of the upper arms. Flip-flops are perfectly acceptable, so long as the overall look is modest.

People

Living on more than 13,400 islands, the Indonesian nation today counts some 200 million population comprised of over 200 ethnic groups with their own languages and dialects range in population from the Javanese (about 70 million) and Sundanese (about 30 million) on Java, to peoples numbering in the thousands on remote islands. After gaining Independence in 1945, inter-marriages among people of different ethnic groups have welded the population into a more cohesive Indonesian nation.

Cuisine

Indonesian cuisine demonstrates indigenous traditions, as well as influences from other Indonesian regional cuisine, using a variety of spices, blended with the fresh vegetables, meat and fish.

Bali is a popular tourist destination, and the area has quite a lot of cooking schools with daily courses of Balinese cuisine. Night markets, warungs (food stands), and fruit vendors sell local delicacies. As a popular tourist area, many westernized foods are also available as well.

Climate

The climate of Indonesia is almost entirely tropical. The uniformly warm waters that make up 81% of Indonesia’s area ensure that temperatures on land remain fairly constant, with the coastal plains averaging 28 °C, the inland and mountain areas averaging 26 °C, and the higher mountain regions, 23 °C. Temperature varies little from season to season, and Indonesia experiences relatively little change in the length of daylight hours from one season to the next.

The main variable of Indonesia’s climate is not temperature, but rainfall. The area’s relative humidity ranges between 70 and 90%. Although air temperature changes little from season to season or from one region to the next, cooler temperatures prevail at higher elevations.

Indonesia has just the two seasons of Rainy and Dry.   The dry season is April to October, while the wet season is November to March. However, global warming has made the seasons less predictable.

Currency

The official currency of Indonesia is Rupiah which is Issued and controlled by the Bank of Indonesia. The currency code for Rupiahs is IDR, and the currency symbol is Rp. By law, all transactions are required to be conducted in rupiah, and the daily exchange rate can be found in newspapers or from the internet and online apps. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, large restaurants, and large stores.

Indonesian banknotes come in denominations of IDR1000, IDR2000, IDR5000, IDR10000, IDR20000, IDR50000, and IDR100000. Coins in circulation include IDR1000, IDR500, IDR200, IDR100, and IDR50.   Most tourists’ resorts have money changer facilities .   ATMs on the international Plus/Cirrus or Alto networks are common. Machines are loaded with IDR50,000 denomination notes or IDR100,000 denomination notes, as indicated on the machine.

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