If you are planning a trip to Bali for the first time, here are some practical tips on planning travel to Bali (Kuta, Ubud, Gianyar, Sanur ) .
Very easy to choose modes of transportation to Bali . There are many ways to Bali . The easiest course on a plane.
Other path is through the land, you can ride the bus to Bali , especially if you live on the island of Java Jakarta to Bali usually around Rp 300,000.
When the best time to come to Bali ?
Throughout the year a good time to travel to Bali . This is because Bali offers a variety of activities and attractions. In times of rain, you may visit the museum and arts center.
However, if you target the marine and coastal or mountain, then select in the dry seasons or months of low rainfall, approximately between April and September.
In addition, you should consider visiting a solid season or high season and peak season. In this period, prices will rise, especially for airfare, car rental and accommodation. The price increase could reach 25 percent. Solid season visit is in June-August and November to January.
Hotel?
Typically, for the first time tourists to Bali will go directly to the south of Bali who was in Bali tourist centers.
Southern region is famous Kuta area. In Kuta many of the inn. Adjust the budget you have. If you are looking for cheap lodging under Rp 300,000 per night, you can look it up in the surrounding area Poppies Gang (1 and 2),
Log into the small alleys of the main road like Jalan Raya Kuta and Tuban Highway , then you will find small hotels are cheap guesthouse style. Some even like a boarding-lodging at a price to under $ 100,000.
Want more luxury?
Star hotels can be found in the area of Jalan Kartika Plaza
Must stay in Kuta?
If you are not too happy with the crowd and the typical frenetic Kuta, you can choose other destinations in Bali . Try the Sanur, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua is more calm.
All three are adjacent to the beach. Only the hotels in Nusa Dua relatively expensive because of the concept resort area. You can also choose to stay in Ubud area that seemed natural. But there was no beach in this area. Only, in Ubud Gianyar regency.
Gianyar has many interesting attractions, such as zoos, safari parks, cultural tours, mountain, up the coast. Another option is the area of Lovina, Singaraja, prices here are cheap, both hotel and food. But the distance away from the airport, about three hours.
In eastern Bali , is the dominant attraction in Ubud Candidasa district with beaches that are relatively less crowded. Many cheap hotels and expensive resorts in the region. Another option is to Nusa Lembongan.
While the West Bali , you can try to stay in the area of Canggu well known as a place to surf or around Tanah Lot. If you are lover of mountains and cool air, the area around Mount Jatiluwih
What transportation in Bali ?
Variety of options to rent a car. The cheapest range from Rp 200,000 is included drivers, but not including gasoline. Price depends on type of car rented.
It is better you hire a car and driver services, in addition to saving time is not lost on the way, you can get advice on the choices of restaurants and tourist attractions.
Keep in mind, car rental with driver in Bali only for 10 hours. If you use more than 10 hours, then the tenant an additional charge per hour. To find a rental car is very easy, you can do through online reservations.
Another option is to rent a motorcycle, but the hassle if you do not know the way. It could also ride motorcycles. Negotiate the price to take you around all day. Motorcycles suitable option if you are traveling alone.
Could be an option to take a taxi to take you from airport to hotel or vice versa. Taxi in Bali is relatively safe, including local taxis Bali . Choose a metered taxi. You can also take advantage of the shuttle car facilities at the hotel. Enjoy your first time travel to Bali.
Source : Kompas.com
