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BALI

GENERAL INFORMATION

Bali — the Indonesian island in the Malay Archipelago, being washed from the South the Indian Ocean, and from North side — the Bali Sea. From the island of Java being in the West, it is separated by the Baliysky passage. The next island from the East — Lombok separated by the Lomboksky passage. The area of the island makes 5 600 square kilometers. From the East to the west it was stretched on 150 kilometers, and the extent from the North to the south reaches 80 kilometers. Through all island there passes the large mountain ridge being a zone of volcanic activity. The highest point — the mountain Agung (3142 meters).

The population of Bali makes about 3 300 000 people, and on religion baliyets in the majority induist while Indonesia is the Muslim country. Today Bali — is one of the most popular resorts of South East Asia, annually involving thousands vacationers from all over the world.

HOW TO REACH

To the airport in the city of Denpasar (the capital of Bali) from Russia charter flights fly, direct regular departures aren't present. From St. Petersburg, Moscow, Yekaterinburg to Bali the Transaero airline flies, also other carriers work at the baliysky direction from the cities of Siberia and the Far East. Since November on a route Moscow — Denpasar carries out flights Aeroflot airline. Respectively, to reach Bali it is possible from the cities of Russia and the CIS with change in Moscow.

As to regular flights to reach from the cities of Russia it is possible with joining mainly at the airports of the Middle East and South East Asia, and also in some air harbors of the Old World.

Lufthansa. This airline it is possible to reach the capital of Indonesia of Jakarta with joining in Frankfurt from the large Russian cities — Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Kazan and Samara. Further — local airlines to Denpasar.

KLM. This airline it is possible to reach directly Denpsar (Bali) with change in Amsterdam. Flights are carried out from Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Emirates. This airline it is possible to reach the capital of Indonesia of Jakarta with joining in Dubai from Moscow. Further — local airlines to Denpasar.

Qatar Airways. The same, as Emirates, only with joining in Doha (Qatar).

Thai Airways. This airline it is possible to reach directly Denpsar (Bali) with change in Bangkok. Flights are carried out from Moscow.

Singapore Airlines. This airline it is also possible to reach directly Denpsar (Bali), but with change already at other airport of basing — in Singapore. Flights are carried out from Moscow.

VISA QUESTION

The tourist visa to Indonesia can be received directly at the international airports and the ports of Indonesia or to issue through embassy. The visa to Bali turns out at the airport on an arrival and there is it $25. This tourist visa stands out for 30 days. The visa can be prolonged immigration department for 30 days for 250.000 rupees (about $27). After it this term you are obliged to leave the territory of Indonesia.

At a departure from Indonesia it is necessary to pay airport collecting 150.000 rupees (about $17). If you fly through Jakarta, collecting to Jakarta will be 40.000 more rupees (about $5).

At customs rules one adult person has the right to import to the country of 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarets, 50 cigars or 1000 grams of tobacco.

Still the reference http://poezdka.ru/ can be useful to the coming. Here it is possible to make a free reservation for a departure of Indonesia. The return ticket can ask at customs to Bali, but as a rule these cases very rare. Also you can ask about return, taking off from Russia. Personal council: just in case make at least such reservation. It is not necessary to pay, only your data and flight on which you are specified want to depart home. I remind, the airport to Bali is Denpasar who is considered the main town of the island.

TIME AND TIME ZONES

The time zone to Bali UTC/GMT +8. A difference with the Moscow time in the winter at +5 o'clock, in the summer at +4 o'clock.

SEASONS TO BALI

The high season to Bali is a July, August, September, Christmas and New Year's vacation. At this time the prices for rent of housing rise on the average by 25-30 %. We recommend to reserve housing these months in advance in two-three months.

CURRENCY AND PRICES FOR BALI

Local monetary unit – rupee (the international designation – IDR, within the country – Rp).

In the address there are banknotes advantage in 1000, 5000, 10 000, 20 000, 50 000 and 100 000 rupees, and also small coins.

Exchangers can be found in all tourist areas of the island. Money is better for exchanging in official exchangers. The rate of rupee to dollar floats from 8800 to 9400 rupees for $1. BUT! In some areas (for example Kuta) it is possible to meet very seductive, high exchange rate in street "exchangers". Be attentive! There you can deceive. To shortchange or remove you the commission for currency exchange. Usually "pure" exchangers of the commission don't take.

To Bali rather large number of ATMs and to cash money from a card not the problem. Credit cards (Visa, Master Card) accept in all firm shops and supermarkets and restaurants.

For a start change $150-200 at the airport and when will understand the local prices will understand, how many you need to change still.

INSURANCE AND MEDICINE

Surely issue a tourist insurance, as to Bali very expensive medicine. We recommend the RESO insurance company – they work with the best clinics of Bali, for example with clinic of the international BIMC standard (Bali International Medical Center) where for a standard practice to the doctor without an insurance you pay from $60 to $200. In the presence of an insurance, insurance will pay your expenses for you (for the clearing settlement). If you choose another insurance, be convinced that it works with BIMC clinic (www.bimcbali.com) according to the clearing settlement.

During occupations by surfing the sports insurance is provided to all pupils. If you plan серфить independently, choose "Sports" insurance.

For visit of Bali it is not required to do any inoculations. On the island the medical care is developed, is hospital and drugstores.

The list of hospitals of Bali which are open 24 hours per day:

BIMC: Address: Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai 100 X, Kuta, Bali (an arrangement on the card); ph. +62 361 761263, fax: +62 361 764345, info@bimcbali.com, http://www.bimcbali.com/

Internationl SOS: Address: Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta, Bali (an arrangement on the card); ph. +62 361 710 505, + 62 361 720 100, fax: +62 361 710 515, sos.bali@internationalsos.com, http://www.sos-bali.com/

Kasih Ibu: at this clinic it is some offices — in Dzhimbaran, Denpasara, Uluvat, etc., +62 361 300 3030, alarmcentre@kasihibuhospital.com, http://www.kasihibuhospital.com/

We wish all to avoid insured events!

Besides specified below, to Bali there is also all set of standard tourist entertainments for all tastes, such as: ATVs, hydrocycles, aquapark (by the way very quite good), zoo, tarzanka, fishing, rafting, diving, sea cruises and other, other. We allocated that distinguishes Bali from other resorts and provides guidance on to culture of the island and the country.

The most popular spot surf to Bali — to Uluvat. A set of small cafes and the observation decks scattered on rocks. Always there are a lot of the serfer who are going for a drive on very high level. If you want to look as it is necessary to go for a drive on surf, this that place.

In 5 minutes from spot surf there is the most southern temple of Bali, to Uluvat. It is located on the majestic 100-meter rocks washed by ocean waves. The picturesque decline, the sun sits down directly in the ocean. At the temple there live cunning and amusing monkeys. At sunset baliyets execute ritual dance Kechak.

50 minutes by the car from Kuta and 25 minutes from Nus Duah.

Temple Tanakh Prize

Temple Tanakh Prize Temple Tanakh Prize

There is on the southwest coast of the island in the town Pura Tamat Ayun. The temple was the main thing to Bali during board of a royal dynasty till 1891. The Tanakh the Prize is known as the temple which photograph more often than others to Bali.

The temple is located on the small stony island surrounded with water during inflow when it is possible to reach the temple only on specially established ladder. A little that the Tanakh the Prize on magnificence and beauty can be compared to the temple during a decline when the sun falls across the ocean, reflecting a majestic shadow of the fantastic temple.

50 minutes by the car from Kuta and 70 minutes from Nus Duah.

Vulcan Kintamani

Volcano crater Lake Batur

Vulcan Kintamani has a double crater. It was thrown up three times — in 1927, 1929 and in 1947. In one of craters after two strong eruptions the lake Batur (the biggest lake to Bali) was formed.

Even now the smoke sometimes proceeds from a volcano crater and ashes jump out. Before eruption of 1926 in a crater there was a village Batur. After a volcanic eruption it was moved on the crater region, and by miracle the remained shrines were placed to the new erected temple Pura Ulun Dana.

From top of a crater the most beautiful look opens.

2,5-3 hours by the car from Kuta and Nus Duah, travel for the whole day.

Beach Geger

Beach Geger Plyazh Geger

Perhaps, the best beach to Bali to roll about on a chaise lounge and поплескаться at the ocean. Beautiful transparent water, a pure white sand, it is surrounded with rocks. On one of rocks the small temple. The Snurkling is actual. In the distance from the coast there are waves, it is possible серфить.

On a beach there are two restaurants. One in the center on a look, so-so. The second at the very end of a beach, on the right, if to look at the ocean, Nus Duah Bich Gril, we recommend.

40 minutes by the car from Kuta and 0-10 minutes from Nus Duah.

Island of Java

To active travelers of Bali gives unique opportunity to see two wonders of the world — a huge temple complex Borobudur (that in transfer means «many Buddhas») and a grandiose structure, Prambanan's induistsky temple. At distance of hour flight from Denpasar there is a capital of the province the central Java — the city of Dzhogjyakart, or it is simple Dzhogjya which is widely known as the cultural center of the island of Java. You will be begun to whirl by a kaleidoscope of ancient temples and monuments, colourful ceremonies and festivals. In two days you make travel which will transfer you for many centuries back!

1 hour by the plane, travel for the whole day, and is more convenient even on two.

Komodo's national park

Dragon of the island of Komodo Drakon of the island of Komodo

Komodo's park is in the center of the Indonesian archipelago, between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. The territory of park includes three islands: Komodo, Rincha and Padar and large quantity of small uninhabited islands and coral reeves.

The park is based in 1980 g, and in 1986 g is declared by the biospheric reserve and included by UNESCO in the List of monuments of the world natural heritage. The reserve is created first of all for protection of unique dragons of the island of Komodo and the environment of their dwelling. Dragons of the Dresser — huge lizards in length to 3 meters about 150 kg with powerful jaws and a tail also are powerful. At first sight yashcherka seem slow and slow, but in a pursuit of production can gather decent speed, and in tail blow easily break legs to a deer whom then swallow entirely. Dragons have no poisonous teeth, but their sting can be deadly: dangerous pathogenic bacteria lodge in a mouth of reptiles.

On Komodo's island there live nearly 1700 individuals. About 1200 more monitor lizards live on the island Rincha. Except monitor lizards other rare species of animals live in park. In coral reeves, mangrove thickets and dense algas there live over one thousand species of fish, 260 types of corals, 70 types of sponges, sharks, 14 species of whales, dolphins and sea turtles.

Plane + boat, at least 2 days of travel.

Gili's islands

Dream of the paradise town "as on the picture”, about desert beaches with snow-white sand and azure water? Simply to roll about with the book and anybody you didn't get"? Gili Air, Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno at your service.

White sand of beaches, palm trees and the measured atmosphere turns this island into a real paradise. Cars and motorcycles here are forbidden. A way of movement bicycles and vehicles with small horses. Hotels and bungalow for all tastes and purse.

Gili Trawangan of biggest of all three islands also is known for the youth parties. On this island anybody also doesn't hurry up anywhere.

2,5 hours by the boat, allocate for this travel two days.

National baliysky dances

Dance of Legong Dance Kechak

Once baliysky dances were the privilege of princes or the highest officials. Dances always accompanied and to this day accompany religious ceremony. They have a dual purpose: to frighten off demons and to promote training of children.

Where foreigners see only art or folklore, baliyets see religious ritual, therefore the relation to dances the superserious. Baliysky dances can be seen in hotels during evening shows, at restaurants, on special platforms — these dances are perfectly put from the artistic point of view. In rural dances it is possible to feel the amazing atmosphere of a holiday and to like mysterious beliefs of baliyets.

Legong — the most beautiful dance which can't bother. All small baliyka dream to become from 3 years dancers of Legong. To learn this dance it is heavy, and career of the dancer is very short. Легонг — dance of divine nymphs and angels — is a grace limit. Earlier this dance executed in palaces.

Kechak — is dance of monkeys, i.e. Hanuman's dance and his armies. The scene with sacrifice is shined with flaring torches in a huge candelabrum. 50 men rise in a circle and start to represent monkey army of general Hanuman. Dance is accompanied by rhythmical shouts "chak-and-chak" and very expressive movements. It is the most known and entertainment national dance which was serving once for a confluence of a trance and being considered svyashchennodeystvenny.