Archive for June, 2008
WAKA DI UME RESORT & SPA
by admin on Jun.28, 2008, under boutique hotel in ubud
Distance : 1 hour from International Airport and 5 minutes from Ubud center
Location : Situated in the rice field
Facilities : Restaurant, Swimming pool, Spa, yoga center, Cooking Lesson, Free Shuttle Bus
Hotels nearby : Pitamaha resort, maya resort, Tjampuhan resort, Ibah luxury Villas, Komaneka resort
Object nearby : White water rafting, Ubud palace, Ubud Market, Ubud monkey forest, Elephant cave temple, Elephant ride safari
Waka di Ume Ubud Resort and Spa a very different resort in Ubud. An Oasis of quite and serenity, only minutes from the hustle and bustle of Ubud, the cultural and artistic heart of Bali .
You will stay in one of the sixteen individualistic and distinctive dwelling units, scattered down the gentle hillside flanked by rice fields.
Everywhere at Waka di Ume Ubud Resort and Spa, you are surrounded by the textures and colour of nature, dressed slate, tiles, smooth unpainted wood, soft homespun, fabrics, intricate worked copper, fragrant alang-alang grass roofing, natural bamboo, rough cut stone, flowers and foliage.
Two of suites have private pools and all rooms have sunken bath – some with an outside garden shower.
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THREE BEDS ROOM VILLA IN UBUD
by admin on Jun.26, 2008, under Villas in Ubud Bali
Located in the quiet village of Moding, Villa Samaki situated five minutes away from the cultural town of Ubud, Asia’s art capital, famous for its artists, art galleries, palaces, temples, restaurants, and expatriate celebrities
Rafting and other popular outdoor activity programs are just a few minutes drive away while shopping, beaches, water sports and golf are a scenically beautiful 30 to 45 minute ride.
Renovated in 2006/2007, the villa offer 3 bedroom with en-suite including a large master bedroom, a TV area, a large air-conditioned living and dining area, an open air dining area, a salt infinity swimming pool and a large tropical garden. Villa Samaki offers fully self-contained private villa which elegantly decorated and furnished in Balinese classic style of villas.
FOUR BEDS ROOM VILLA IN UBUD
by admin on Jun.26, 2008, under Villas in Ubud Bali
Villa Saraswati is located in the secluded settings of the traditional village of Payogan in Ubud, situated forty five minutes from the airport. The villa is conveniently located just five minutes from Bali’s art and cultural centre of Ubud. Villa Saraswati is the perfect sanctuary, it is ideally situated to explore the many beautiful areas of this fabulous island. Proficient guidance is always at hand to offer advice on all aspects of your holiday, from shopping, dining and sightseeing to spiritualism and serenity.
The property is built along the flowing Payogan River. the villa reflects traditional elements of Balinese architecture incorporating all modern comforts. Completed in 2007, this villa has open plan living and is tastefully furnished. Indonesian heritage is represented with a varied collection of art and antiques in the living area. The best local materials have been used to create a villa that blends into the surrounding environment.
GRIYA SANTRIAN SANUR
by admin on Jun.25, 2008, under Hotel in Sanur Bali
Distance : 20 minutes from International airport
Location : Infront of white sandy of Sanur beach
Rate : Beach wing at USD 110 for single occupancy and USd 115 for twin share
Room facilities : Fully air conditioned room, shower hot & cold
Things to do in this area : snorkeling, diving, paraceiling, sea walker, sun bathing
Centrally located on Sanur beach, this resort features 94 rooms in landscape tropical gardens. It is an easy walk to restaurants and shops along the main street of Sanur. Witness stunning sunrises and enjoy the view of the offshore islands. The personal touch, friendliness and hospitality of the staff will ensure your stay is a memorable one.
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PURI LUMBUNG COTTAGE IN MUNDUK
by admin on Jun.24, 2008, under Hotel in Munduk Bali
The ‘lumbung’ or rice granary is part of Bali’s unique cultural heritage. Traditionally used to store rice under the protection of the goddess Dewi Sri, lumbungs are now seldom used because farming techniques have changed.
We discovered several disused lumbungs averaging 80 years old, and with minor adjustments adapted them into simple but charming accommodation. Of course we held a special ritual to transfer Dewi Sri back to the rice fields, but her gentle energy remains.
Our compound is designed in the traditional Balinese manner modeled on the sacred human form with shrines at the head, guest accommodation at the heart and other facilities at the foot. Guests enjoy spectacular sunsets and stunning panoramas of the rice fields and coast. Evenings are cool and refreshing.
The people of Munduk village are involved as much as possible in caring for our guests. We not only provide employment, but engage them in activities that maintain the tropical rainforest and preserve water. We also encourage the young villagers to keep their cultural heritage alive with traditional dance, music and crafts.
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GOA GAJAH (ELEPHANT TEMPLE)
by admin on Jun.11, 2008, under Bali Ancient Temples
Goa Gajah pr Elephant Cave is located in the southwest of Bedulu village, next to Yeh Pulu relief, 6 Km from Uud Center. Known only the local villager and the bats during centuries of neglect, the cave was revealed tp the public in 1923. The bathing place was discovered and restored only in 1954 during archeological investigations done by Mr. Krijgsman. It had become filled in and a temple built upon it, which had to de moved to its present site. The spring and pond there have given the temple its name Pura Taman.
Carved with bugling eyes and high arched eyebrows. The eyes glance towards the west or the left as you face the cave. The large ear ornaments do not necessarily indicate a female face, for male royalty also wore such ornaments. This figure represents Boma (sometimes also called Kala or Sanskrit: Kittimukna), and its probably the earlies representation of this figure in Bali. According to Balinese texts (lontar), Boma is the son of the god Wisnu and the Goddess Basundari or Ibu (mother) pertiwi. Boma may be likened to the child of water and earth, for Wisnu is the god of waters and Parwati is the goddess of the soil or mother earth.
SUNRISE HIKING TO ACTIVE VULCANO
by admin on Jun.09, 2008, under Sunrise Hiking in Bali
Catch the magnificent sight of the red sky when it appears during the sunlight and a beautiful sunrise from the top of volcano. Walk arround the the rim of the volcanic cone and continue to the 2nd crater, which last erupted in 1926, then to the 3rd crater which erupted in 1963, finally we arrive at the youngest crater, which erupted in 1974 and again in 1994. descending from the crater you will climb down to the black sandy that was originally lava flow during the eruptions.
includes:
- Airconditioned hotel transfers, Local hiking guide, Touch, Coffee or Tea, Eggs to be boiled on the top of the volcano
Hotel pick up : Kuta, Sanur and Nusa Dua at 02;00am
Ubud area at 03:00am
Duaration : 7 hours , and will be arrived back at the hotel arround 09:00am
Price is : Rp. 400.000/person
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FROM ARTS VILLAGE TO ACTIVE VULCANO TOUR
by admin on Jun.08, 2008, under Sightseeing in Bali
This private full day combination tour featuring Batubulan village for Barong & Keris (trance) Dance performance, then visiting Celuk Village for its silver traditional gold and silver smiths making, Mas village for its wood carvers, Batuan village for its traditional and modern painting artist, Goa gajah the ancient 11th century elephant cave temple, then to Kintamani the magnificent volcano and crater lake of Batur. Having buffet lunch on the clift restaurant overlooking to active volcano. On the way back through tegalalang village for its handycraft artist. During the trip you can asked for a stop to take a photograph of beautiful scenery or if furtune meet the village ceremony.
Departure: at 08:30 am will be arrived back at the hotel at approximately 15:00pm
The price is at USD 30 net/person
Includes:
- Full airconditioned car
- Petrol and local driver
- lend of Balinese sarong and slash
Excluded:
- Entrance tickets on the spots
- Buffet lunch
WHITE WATER RAFTING IN BALI
by admin on Jun.08, 2008, under Rafting in Bali
Experience a unique and unforgetable white water rafting on one if the most exciting “Ayung” rivers in Bali. Through winding gorges, Lucious jungles and magnificent terraced rice field. The starting point is only 15 minutes from Ubud, and 45 minutes from Kuta, Sanur area, and 1 hour from Nusa Dua. The river grade is level 4 medium good for fun…. This trip will takes hours and you will be arrived back at the hotel arround 14:00pm. Its better to do this trip while you are staying in Ubud. Its recommended not to wearing valueable during the activity.The paymet is done at the starting point with cash, or credit cards, all major credit card are accepted. At the finish point you will see your photograph during the trip which you can take it home with only $ 10 each.
Special price includes:
- Airconditioned return transfers
- Coffee/Tea snack
- Towels, shower facilities
- Professional river guide
- Buffet lunh on the river side
- insurance cover
Morning trip : Nusa Dua, Sanur, Kuta area pickup at between 07:30-08:00am
Ubud area pick up at between 08:30-09:15am
Afternoon trip : Nusa Dua, Sanur, Kuta area pickup at between 011:30-12:00Noon
Ubud area pick up at between 12:30-01:15pm
Price : US$ 79 Net/Adult
US$ 52 Net/child 7-15years
ECO-TREKS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF UBUD AND ENVIRONS
by admin on Jun.08, 2008, under Trekking in Bali
Behind the boutique facades of restaurants, hotels, and galleries, there is a Bali that only a few travelers experience…the Bali that belongs to the rice farmers,waddling ducks, feeding cows and to those of us who take a few moments to ackowledge what mother earth have given us. Explore local communty, religion and ceremony while wandering through the villages that depend on the rice fields and the rush of a mountain stream for their livelihood.

