Diving in Bali

Bali Island of the Gods


rice field Bali

Location

Bali and Nusa Tenggara form the Little Sunda Islands in the Indian Ocean, from west seperated by Java and the 2.5 kilometers wide Bali street. Smaller islands called Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan belong to Bali, Lombok adds to the east with the course of the Wallace line, the bio - geographical dividing line between Asian and Australian flora and fauna.
The area is 5561 km ², 2004 lived in Bali about 3.3 million inhabitants. The capital is Denpasar. The north-south distance as the crow flies is 95 km, from its western tip to the East are on a straight line only 145 km. Majestically rises the 3142 meter high volcano Gunung Agung.


Climate

The average temperature is throughout the year 30 ° C, with high humidity. The dry season, with lower humidity and cooler nights, is April to October, the rainy season, November to March. The most rain is falling in February and March. It is cooler and wetter in the mountains and dry on the north and east coasts. Ample sun is appropriate throughout the year! Even with strong cloudy sky is still a possible sunburn.


Entry and exit

Most citiziens of Europe, America and Canada ( please check with your Department for Foreign Affairs ) get a "Visum on Arrival", what is good for a 30 day stay. You will need a passport which is at least for 6 month longer valid, as well as a return ticket.
The Visum cost is 25 US$ and it's best paid in cash and in Dollars. This Visum is not extendable!
Children and babies need a own passport!
There is a exit fee of 150000IRP ( ~15US$ )which is to pay in IRP!!
For further informations contact your Department for Forgein Affairs or send as an email to Bluebubble-Bali.


Money

The widest acceptance has U.S. Dollar and Euro, U.S. dollars problems which may occur, certain vintages and serial numbers will not be accepted. The best course is for $ 100 notes, smaller notes have a slightly weaker rate.
The notes should be normal to very good condition, indented, labeled, and heavily soiled notes are not accepted.
ATMs are plenty available, with EC card withdrawals, the Maestro sign, function smoothly. Withdrawals with the credit card are also possible. Widest acceptance Visa and Eurocard / MasterCard. Courses currently (January 2011) 1 Euro approx 12,000 IRP / 1 approx U.S. $ 9,000 IRP. Money Changer on the street has high potential for fraud, strict vigilance is required!


traffic Bali, Denpasar

Cars and Motobikes or how to get from A to B

At first glance, Bali's traffic is an absolute chaos, it takes a while until you become accustomed, and to deal with it. For locomotion are various options available from Bemos (small mini buses, as a kind of collective taxi ) to car hire, also with a driver or a rental motorcycle. Everything is affordable and the prices vary from 30,000 - 50,000 IRP for a motorcycle or 150,000 - 300,000 for a car per day. Self-drive should be carefully considered, three people a day die in Bali's traffic. A valid international driving license is necessary. A travel sickness / accident insurance is strongly recommended.


Health

For entry to Bali, there are no specific vaccinations are required - unless you travel from a yellow fever area, then the proof of vaccination is requirement. Vaccinations against polio, hepatitis and tetanus are in any case (even at home !) are recommended. It is advisable to have a small first aid kit equipped with thermometers, plasters and antiseptic. For the case of unexpected medical care, has Bali number of good western doctors wait. Similarly, we recommend a travel sickness / accident insurance, which cover diving, or a separate diving accident (DAN).


Food

All hotels in Bali, serving international cuisine, as well as Indonesian and Chinese dishes. An Indonesian meal usually consists of a large portion of rice with a small side dishes of fish, vegetables or meat and sambal (a spicy chili sauce). Indonesian food is spicy, but not as sharp as Thai cuisine. There are other than the usual number of small restaurants and food stands ( Warung ), often on wheels (Bakso car), which offer small snacks. The food can taste pretty good, it's in the preparation, however, not always hygienic!


Padang Bai

Our starting point, the 5 * PADI Dive Resort OK Divers, is located in Padang Bai, a small fishing village with about 500 inhabitants, about one hour's drive east of Kuta located. Going around the clock, approximately every two hours, the ferrys to the neighboring island of Lombok. Some shops are open 24 hours. Apart from articles of daily needs, they offer (even at night) snacks and drinks. Unlike some places in the south of Bali, there are no large hotels, but small hotels and private pensions, especially for the backpackers are very popular. Padang Bai has a series of small restaurants serving inexpensive maritime, Balinese and international dishes. The village has four beaches:


Minibuses, known as Bemos drive in all directions, even after Denpasar. In addition, there is a shuttle bus station with connections to Candi Dasa, Kuta, Ubud, Lovina, and many other popular locations in Bali and the airport.


Electricity

European plugs fit into the indonesian wall sockets, American and Australian plugs will need a adapter, the power is on 220 Volt.

Internet

Internet is more or less everywhere in Bali is available in the tourist areas some with wifi and decent speed, the more remote places in Padang Bai, Candidasa, Amed, Tulamben, Lovina, Pemuteran, sometimes very very slow. Since 01.05.2009 has Ok Divers In Padang Bai on a fast WiFi access.

Tanah Lot


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