subject: Other Things You Want To Experience In Bali Beside The Beaches [print this page] The island paradise of Bali is not only famous for its rugged coastlines, sandy beaches where one can experience world-class surfing and diving, there are also other Bali activities that guests from the various luxury villas in Bali can enjoy and experience.
As Bali is gifted with varied landscape of hills and mountains, lush rice terraces and barren volcanic hillsides, there are many Bali adventure activities and tours in Bali that you could do while having your dream vacation getaway.
Bali also boasts of a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions; an estimated 20,000 Hindu temples (pura), each of which holds festivals (odalan) at least twice yearly, large island-wide festivals; huge variety of cafes and restaurants, serving Indonesian and international food; as well as several monuments and museums and an enormous range of villa and hotel accommodations.
One of the world's most popular island destinations, Bali has at least a bit of fun-filled something on offer to a very broad market of visitors from young backpackers right through to the super-rich.
There are many fun-filled adventures that visitors can enjoy in Bali, ranging from Bali trekking and Bali tour across Bali, golfing, watching Balinese traditional dances and cultural shows and festivals or just lazing around in one of its many luxurious Bali villas.
Trekking and Tours. Visitors can go on a relaxing Volcano Cycle Tour for the whole family where you and your whole family will be directly transported to Penelokan, the crater rim of the Active Batur Volcano and enjoy morning breakfast overlooking the volcano, crater lake view, black lava field, and its surroundings. You will then go on cycling downhill on your mountain bikes through the heartland of Bali, passing on secret back roads and minor village roads, away from the main traffic, enjoying the beautiful Balinese landscape while visiting Balinese Temples, a traditional Balinese house, and seeing the craftsmen at work on route before arriving in Ubud for traditional Balinese lunch (chicken & duck betutu).
River Rafting. Or, you can also go on River Rafting. Go rafting along a beautiful, scenic 10 kilometer river run, lasting approximately two hours.
Golfing. Bali has become popular destination for golfers. Golfing enthusiasts can have the option of 5 Golf Courses: "Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club" in the mountains near Bedugul, the "Bali Golf & Country Club" in Nusa Dua, a 9-hole course at the Grand Bali Beach Hotel in Sanur, the "Nirwana Bali Golf Club" near Tanah Lot, and the New Kuta Golf Course at Pecatu on the Bukit Peninsula.
Museum Tours. Ubud, the artistic capital of the island, has several museums and a variety of informal workshops and retail outlets. You can see in Ubud's museum exhibits of works of local artists, both living and dead, as well as works by many foreign artists, who either have a strong affinity to Bali or have made the island their permanent home.
Relaxing in a Villa. You can also have a relaxing stay in one of Balis many luxury villas.
Villa Bayu
A charming property located on the Bukit, Villa Bayu is popular for its breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and Balis famous sunsets. An ideal getaway destination, away from the hustle and bustle of Kuta and Seminyak, Villa Bayu is but only 3 minutes by car to Padang Padang beach (a legendary surfing spot), 10 minutes to the Uluwatu Temple, 20 minutes to Jimbaran Bay and its world class hotels and restaurants and 25 minutes to Nusa Dua, Kuta and Balis International Airport.
A 4-bedroom villa, Villa Bayu features three buildings, positioned in a lush tropical garden, all featuring high ceilings and large ceiling fans under traditional thatched roofs.
In the main building, the spacious living and dining area and the modern open-plan granite-topped kitchen is found. The living and dining areas overlook the swimming pool, gazebo and the spectacular Indian Ocean. The surrounding garden is lit up at night, providing a perfect venue for a BBQ under the stars.
There are 4 air-conditioned bedrooms occupying the two 2-storey wings on either side of the main building, making Villa Bayu an ideal location for two families to holiday together.
The two upstairs bedrooms feature king-size beds and verandas while each of both downstairs bedrooms has 2-single beds, a terrace and its own small private garden. All bedrooms showcases large folding doors that open up to the terraces that boast of uninterrupted views to the ocean and give guests a private space to relax.
A fully equipped modern kitchen; full sized swimming pool with sun loungers and a Balinese gazebo, which offers a perfect spot to enjoy a drink at sundown; outdoor rainshower for those returning from the beach and a trained staff including a private chef, housekeepers, gardener and security guards who will take care of all your arrangements from planning meals and arranging day trips or tours, organizing in-house spa treatments.
