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 Traveller's Tales: Things to do in Indonesia
Learn about leisure and recreation in Indonesia. You may read about their travel activities and adventures. Find out their travel tips and guides and discover fun things to do in Indonesia.Also, you might want to read our
Bali city guide,
and Lombok city guide.
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| J Czekirda |
28 August 2005 |
Stayed at Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort - Bali, Indonesia.
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Melia Hotel is situated in Nusa Dua. You can find restaurants and shops outside the complex of Nusa Dua but these are limited. To travel elsewhere means taking a taxi. We booked a car and guide (via the hotel - Bali Taksu) and visited the Volcano Batur as well as the Barong Dance, Celuk village , Batuan painters, and Sebatu rice terraces. The guide - Made - was really a great source of info but allowed us to do change the itinerary if we wanted. This is a great way to see Bali if you do not know where to go or what to see. It can be more expensive than hiring your own car but was good for us as we had not been to Bali before.
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| M Brosda |
30 July 2005 |
Stayed at Melia Benoa - Bali, Indonesia.
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For beautiful sunset, go to Tanah Lot, see the sunset from Le Meridien Nirwana lounge. For a nice restaurant of local food, you can go to Bumbu Bali in Benoa. To go around you can rent a car with a driver, it's easier if you know which places to go although your driver can recommend you also. And don't forget to take the Bali Hai dinner cruise, it's unforgettable.
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| M Mallinson |
16 July 2005 |
Stayed at Qunci Villas - Lombok, Indonesia.
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Lombok looks like it has seen better days. Many buildings in the Senggigi area look vacant and are a bit run down and there seems to be a growing problem with the amount of trash scattered around. Having said that, Lombok is a big island and once you get away from the "touristy" areas, you will find beautiful beaches and lovely scenery. We stayed at a great little hotel, Qunci Villas. If you are looking for white sand and a beautiful beach, this is not the place for you as the beach is small in front of the hotel, has darker lava sand, and has been overtaken by some fairly aggressive beach hawkers. But if you enjoy sipping two-for-one priced happy hour drinks at the pool while watching the sun set behind Bali's Mount Agung, you might want to reconsider! Good trade-off would be to stay there and then take some day trips to more secluded beaches and islands. A visit to snorkel around the Gilis is a must, and we heard from other travelers that mountain biking the island's interior was a great experience.
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| E Duester |
31 March 2005 |
Stayed at Legian Beach Hotel - Bali, Indonesia.
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Beware of the beach vendors. They look for and target those who are on the beach for the first day. Before you buy anything on the beach check the prices on the main street.
Took a snorkeling tour called Island Tours. It was a scam! There was nothing to see! Essentially we paid $55 USD per person for a boat ride and lunch! Was offered through the hotel. Next time I will look around more for a better tour.
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| J Williams |
31 March 2005 |
Stayed at Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort - Bali, Indonesia.
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Bali is a wonderful place. Its History, Culture and Religion are enchanting and the People infectiously warm. To do the island justice it needs at least a devoted 2 weeks of adventure. I would recommend basing any Vacation in Ubud. Although lacking the inevitable lure of a beach, Ubud is conveniently located in the centre of Bali and is therefore an excellent point from which to launch your adventures to every corner of the island.
The People in Ubud are wonderful, the food and entertainment equally so. With prices here much cheaper than the coastal resorts. The restaurants are fantastic value, highlights being the terrific Casa Luna and Laka Lece. The music of the famed Ubud Jazz Cafe is also an evening not to be missed. Transport is in abundance, be assured you will not walk more than 15 metres without another local asking you if you need any, but they are not in any way harassing, merely looking to make an honest living. Organised tours, which will be private to you and your party, are available through many of the hotels.
If you are willing to explore, and not be one of the passive masses, Bali is the perfect destination for any adventurous traveller.
I can't wait to go back.
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| F De matos |
28 March 2005 |
Stayed at Qunci Villas - Lombok, Indonesia.
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Try scuba diving at the Gilli islands for another great experience - the people at Blue Marlin diving were really good.
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| C Harding |
12 February 2005 |
Stayed at Ibis Malioboro Yogyakarta - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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I liked Jogya, found the people friendly and helpful. I went to Burobadur and Prabaran temples, each a 4 hour expedition for 50$AU each, with my own driver and guide. The guide an elderly gentleman who speaks English, French and German plus many local languages. Silver smiths (not the one recommended by my guide!) and batik (Go to one that has prices marked) I found a batik seller who sat me down, gave me tea and demonstrated the whole art of making a batik picture. I bought a nice piece for 49$AU and was told by the opposition that the exhibition wasn't really closing down next day and that I had been fleeced. But I still think I got my money's worth! Riding in the becaks is terrifying as you are in front of the pedaller as he pushes through the traffic at an intersection and you think you are going to die. And everything is incredibly cheap.
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| G Runham |
09 January 2005 |
Stayed at Qunci Villas - Lombok, Indonesia.
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I can recommend the island land tour for an insight into Lombok and it's culture. The Gilis islands and in particular Gili Nanggu are a tropical paradise.
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| J Leask |
01 January 2005 |
Stayed at Intan Lombok Village - Lombok, Indonesia.
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We went diving and snorkeling with Dream Divers. Very enjoyable. Good restaurants include Cafe Alberto, Asmara, Taman and Tropicana.
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| J Ch'ng |
03 December 2004 |
Stayed at Grand Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta Hotel - Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Never visit Jogya during December. It was pouring like cats and dogs. I was lucky during the second day, the weather was fine. I managed to visit Borobudur and Prambanan, Kote Gede (for silver items), and Kraton (for batik). Missed out on the Ramayana ballet performance apparently, they don't show the performance in Dec due to raining seasons.
Borobudur and Prambanan was truly magnificient. Borobudur has a Mt Kaliurang at the back drop. It was covered with clouds and totally breath taking. Another site worth mentioning, Mendut, which is on the way to the Borobudur. As i was told the originally the buddha statute was. Each year, they celebrated Wesak Day on the fourth month of the fifteen day where a celebration will take place where Buddhist devotees will walk to the Borobudur.
Prambanan has its own charm and can't seem to put into words. I think if you have the chance to watch the Ramayana ballet performance that could really transport you back to the era.
Please be reminded in all the historical sites you visited, you are expected to pay US$5.00 and extra for a guide (optional) at about Rp40,000. A local will only pay Rp7,500.
The only thing I dislike is that you are discriminated when it comes to paying. For instance, despite you have already paid for the entrance fees to the historical site, any extra in the site for instance viewing a museum, you need to pay extra again.
I had a bowl of bakso (noodle soup) in front of one of the shop selling silver items. I paid Rp5,000 (not expensive though) however, when I asked the taxi man how much would he have to pay if he was eating? He said it will only cost him Rp3,000.
Unless, you are travelling in twos or threes, it would be more economical to go with a travel group.
I rented a taxi which cost about Rp300,000 minus the parking.
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