From scuba diving in Bali’s emerald waters to hiking to volcanic crater lakes, through attending an elaborate religious ceremony, Bali has it all, golden beaches, stunning marine life and world-class restaurants have turned Bali into Indonesia’s most popular destination.
Bali dive sites offer a wide variety of diving experiences and marine life. Colorful reef and prolific sea life make the Blue Lagoon a top dive site in Bali. Crocodile fish and scorpion fish are a common encounter in this bay.
Wreck divers can head to Tulamben bay, where the US Army Transport Liberty ship was sunk by the Japanese during WWII. With the top of the shipwreck only 3 meters below the surface, it is a diving spot in Bali accessible to all types of divers. Near Nusa Penida, Manta Point is the perfect spot to swim with manta rays. Menjangan Island offers small caves and stunning corals.
Underwater photographers will appreciate the hidden beauty of the Secret Bay. As the name suggests, there are no big fish there, but only the most unusual sea creatures. From cockatoo fish to frog fish, through to nudibranchs, Secret bay is the perfect spot for those divers inclined to look for the small.
Diving schools in Bali
Whether you have come to discover scuba diving, dive Bali’s best sites or to turn pro, you will find the perfect range of diving schools for you. With scuba-diving as one of the main tourist attractions, the diving schools in Bali offer introductory dives for your first underwater experience.
If you enjoyed that feeling, you could go on to completing your Open Water Course in Bali. As a certified diver, you can enjoy day tours to Tulamben or Blue Lagoon, or continue your education with an Advanced Open Water Course in Bali. Learning to save a life in just a few days with a Rescue Diver Course in Bali.
How to get to Bali
The easiest way is to book a flight to Bali Denpasar Airport. From the airport, you may purchase a fixed-fare ticket for a taxi, ensuring you a trouble-free trip.
Flying in is not the only option. Depending on where you are heading next, you may wish to look at alternatives. Coming from Java to the western part of Bali, a ferry from Ketapang is a quick and cheap option. On the east coast, regular ferries operate between Lombok and the Gili islands to East Bali.
Accommodation in Bali
Travelers on a shoe-string budget will head to Kuta, only 15 minutes from Bali Denpasar Airport, to find double rooms priced 10USD and up. Popular with backpackers, Kuta is one of Bali’s liveliest cities. High-end resorts can be found in Nusa Dua, Seminyak and Ubud.
For more independence and privacy, you can rent a villa in Bali, usually with a swimming pool.
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Cost of living in Bali
Life in Bali is, as in most Southeast Asian countries, pretty cheap. Expect to pay less than 2 euros per meal in a restaurant, down to 1 euros if you grab a snack from a street vendor. Beer costs between 50 cents to 1 euro.
Travelling is equally inexpensive. The increasing number of air carriers, including low cost airlines in Indonesia, has driven the prices down for the most popular routes. Prices to rent a car, depending on the model, starts at about 15 euros a day. Renting motorbikes is cheaper, and may cost around 5 euros per day.
Others activities in Bali
Apart from scuba diving in Bali, the “Island of Gods” is known for its surfing spots, quiet yoga retreats, hot springs, Balinese massage and much more !
The adventurers out there can try paragliding at Nusa Dua or horse riding in Seminyak. You can also try white-water rafting or canyoning in Ubud.