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Walking in solitude over small dikes of green rice paddies, climbing to the top of brown-grey volcanoes, trekking through dense rainforest, boating on soft-blue mountain lakes, rafting on the white fumed water of rivers, riding on the back of horses or even elephants?
Or visiting out-of-the-way, mystical temples, witnessing ceremonies at Balinese house compounds, walking along in Hindu processions, listening to gamelan, watching wayang kulit, temple dance or topeng drama..... |
Whatever your prefer, it's all possible on the island of Bali. Adirama Beach Hotel can arrange a range of private excursions and day trips for you, throughout Bali. Our hotel is centrally located at the north coast of Bali, within easy reach of Bali's cultural and natural highlights.
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Ceremonies |
Bali is often referred to as the Island of the gods, or the Island of the ten thousand temples. Whenever you come to Bali, there will always be one or more ceremonies close to where you stay. Full moon and New Moon ceremonies, Odalans or temple festivals, one of the many island wide colorful Hindu religious holidays like Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi, Pagerwesi and Saraswati Day or one of those ever unexpected family ceremonies, such as a 3-month ceremony for babies, a wedding, tooth filing, or a spectacular funeral ceremony.
Tourists are always welcome to attend these ceremonies - even family ceremonies, provided that they respect the behavior- and clothing protocol.
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Tooth filing |
Temple festival |
You can ask the reception of Adirama Beach Hotel when ceremonies will be held in the Lovina area during the time of your stay with us.
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Waterfalls in the Jungle
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North Bali has many amazing water falls, among others near Lemukih in the Sawan area (near Singaraja), at Git-Git, Selat, Les and Sing-Sing, to mention a few.
Some of these waterfalls can easily be reached by car, others are more secluded and can only be reached over small tracks through the jungle passing rice paddies and plantations on your way.
Adirama can arrange a range of trips and exclusive jungle trekking tours during which you will visit spectacular waterfalls. |
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| > see Wonderful Bali for a photo report of the Lemukih jungle trek |
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Walks through Rice Fields
Walk in absolute solitude through the beautiful rice fields of North Bali with spectacular coastal views on your way.
Feel the wind on your skin, absorb the many shades of green and be one with North Bali's nature. |
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| Mountain Lakes |
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In the mountains of North Bali not far from Lovina you will find some great mountain lakes. There are the twin lakes Buyan and Tambligan surrounded by ancient rain forest, the lake Beratan with its beautiful water temple Ulun Danu and lake Batur in the area of Kintamani where the 'original' people of Bali live, the 'Bali Aga' or mountain Balinese, at only 45 minutes by car from Adirama Beach Hotel.
Go boating on Beratan, do some trekking in Tambligan's surrounding rain forests or cross lake Batur to visit the secluded Bali Aga village of Trunyan.
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the twin-lakes Buyan (background) and Tambligan |
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Singaraja, the former colonial capital of Bali |
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The market town of Singaraja with its old colonial buildings certainly is worth a visit.
In Singaraja you will find a unique lontar library annex museum, the old Royal Palace, an ikat factory, a hugh morning market, beautiful statues at every corner and a range of shops and warungs.
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traditional 'dokar' transport |
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Spectacular and unique nature of Sawan, North Bali |
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Hot Springs of Banjar |
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Located at approx 15 minutes by car from Adirama Beach Hotel are the hot springs of Banjar, volcanic hot water basins located in the middle of the jungle where you can relax and swim. The sulphuric water is of an agreeable 37 degrees Celsius and has a rejuvenating effect on the body.
A treat for children and a blessing for adults!
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Buddhist Monastery
Close to the hot springs of Banjar lies a unique Buddhist monastery called 'Vihara', at a hill top location with stunning views over the coastal area.
A part of the monastery is built like the 'Borobodur', a famous Buddhist temple in Java.
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Dolphin Watching at the Bali sea |
Dolphin watching around sunrise at the Bali Sea right behind the hotel.
Sail out in a traditional outrigger and watch dozens of dolphins that visit the north coast every morning to hunt for small fish. Afterwards your breakfast will be ready at the seaside restaurant of Adirama Beach hotel.
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Mangrove forests at National Park Bali Barat |
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Fishing at Sea
Adirama can arrange the rental of a traditional outrigger with captain for you to go out fishing at the Bali sea behind the hotel.
Sail out with the local fishermen to long-line the Bali sea for tuna or other fish such as the red grooper (picture). Afterwards, bring your catch and have it prepared for dinner by our chief cook.
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Climbing Mount Batur |
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Go and see the sun rise over Bali, at the summit of Mount Batur in the area of Kintamani, the Roof of Bali.
Get up early at 2.30 in the morning and start climbing the sleeping volcano in the dark together with your guide. Be rewarded with spectacular panorama's over an awakening Bali.
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Menjangan Island |
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Menjangan is a small island just off the northwest coast of Bali.
It forms a part of the National Park Bali Barat and it is renown for its beautiful nature of secluded white sandy beaches and deer that can be seen regularly taking a bath in the sea.
The sea around Menjangan island is well known for its hectares of coral reefs and naturally it forms the perfect surroundings for those who love snorkeling and diving.
Adirama Beach Hotel can arrange trips to Menjangan Island, at ca. 45 minutes from the hotel by car to Pemuteran and from there by boat.
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Night & Morning Markets |
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Visit one the many colorful morning and night markets of North Bali, in Lovina, Singaraja, Seririt or Bedugul up in the mountains.
At the fruit and vegetable market of Candi Kuning near Bedugul you will find a very extensive range of exotic fruits, corn and western vegetables.
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