Bali Buggy Discovery Tour

Calling all adventure seekers, Bali Quad Adventures presents the off-road adventure that drives you right into the heart of Bali . Located within the depths of Bali’s natural woods is Bali ’s one and only Buggy Discovery Tour, and the experience definitely lives up to its name.This buggy adventure is a two-hour long ride bringing you right into the middle of Bali ’s roots, its beautiful natural resources and the villages that surround it. The starting point is a modest-looking cabin perched on the foot of a small hill. This is where you’ll be greeted by friendly guides who will teach you the ways of the buggy. Each buggy can hold its driver and a passenger and it is fully automated, so if you’re not familiar with a stick-shift, you’ll still be able to enjoy the experience. The gas pedal and the brake pedal is all you need to know about so there won’t be any embarrassing stalling of vehicles mid way.Each group is accompanied by a trained guide who is there to answer any questions you may have as well as to make sure that you don’t get lost somewhere along the way. Mechanics will also be on standby just in case the buggy decides to fail on you. All precautions have been made to ensure the safety of the drivers and their passengers. We’ve been told that many people find half the fun in steering their buggies into a ditch and these sturdy vehicles are still able to make its way back to the starting point with its passengers unscathed.Once the introduction has been made, prepare yourself for an exciting ride. The all-terrain track takes you through the woods, paddy fields and many different Balinese villages. It takes you through the parts of Bali that is pure and untouched. The villagers are friendly and you’ll find them waving at you as you pass by. Pit stops, where coffee and tea is served, are made along the way at hill tops and it is here that you’ll be able to capture the spectacular view of paddy fields and other greeneries as far as the eye can see. If you want to learn more about the area, just ask the guides and they will give you a brief introduction to the village, the people and their culture.After two hours of non-stop adventure, be sure to stay for the buffet lunch. The food is surprisingly tasty and it is a good way to close an exciting outing. Showers and washrooms are available to those who find themselves covered in mud and towels are also provided upon request. In such cases, bringing an extra set of clothes would be a wise idea. Prices are reasonable and range between USD78 to USD118 inclusive of the afternoon buffet. Air-conditioned transport to and from the hotel is provided but that’s as much air conditioning as you’re going to get. Bali Quad Adventures also offers other adventure activities such as quad driving and rafting so be sure to enquire about the different packages that are offered.This might not be the sort of adventure for delicate people who are not keen on getting rough and dirty, but it is designed for adults and children age 7 and above. It is absolutely safe, the prices are reasonable and you’ll be rewarded with good food at the finishing line. The highlight of this adventure comes from the journey through the heart of Bali where you’ll be able to witness the purity and the beauty of Bali ’s origins.

Denpasar Accommodation

Denpasar is the capital of Bali and is situated just north of Nusa Dua. This town is not known as a major holiday maker attraction when visiting Bali. Being that it’s the capital, there are loads of Denpasar hotels to make a choice from for all budgets. For many budget travels, the hotels in Denpasar are a perfect place to stay as there are masses of cheap hotels and accommodation to be found. The service you will receive will be excellent, but the comforts will be extremely lacking. For the more discerning traveler there are lush places that you can stay at that offer five star facilities and services, but these are often occupied by businessmen traveling through. The lack of any beaches or other tropical views limits the Bali hotels in Denpasar to what they are able to provide the tourist. Not having the stunning blue ocean or lush forest as a view means that all of the hotels here may simply be able to provide views of the city. As much as the Balinese lifestyle is uniquely different and worth exploring, activities in Denpasar are limited and therefore the variety of accommodation is also limited. You will not find any private villas with access to isolated beaches or be ready to step out of a hotel in Denpasar onto a stunning white beach. If choosing to stay here in one of the opulent Denpasar hotels and you want to experience all that Bali has to offer you are going to need to commute from the hotel to the site of your chosen activity. All of the top rated hotels in Denpasar city will have access to whatever it is that you want to do on a Bali tour, it is just a matter of booking it with the reception desk and they’ll readily prepare everything for you, from transportation to any mandatory equipment. These hotels will be able to provide you some Bali holiday packages that will include various activities.Only the top Denpasar hotels will have a website for you to book online and seeing as the city is not a popular tourist destination it is possible to find accommodation throughout the year without booking in advance. The one time that you may find the hotels completely booked is if there’s a major conference being held and then it could be tricky to find something. If you do intend to spend a night or 2 here and need to stay in a luxury apartment then it is certainly sensible to book early ahead. Backpackers and budget travels do not have to worry as there’s always room at the inn somewhere in Denpasar. Booking into one of the top Denpasar hotels, all of your rooms will be air conditioned and all room amenities working, but if going for a cheaper hotel it’s best to inspect the room before paying for it to be sure the air conditioning works and the toilets are useable. The other thing that you need to be sure of is if you want to have a hot bath or shower, make sure that these facilities are available. Coming from a developed country we immediately assume that hot water is available, not so in Bali or anywhere in Indonesia. You may have to order the tank to be switched on a couple of hours before you wish to take a bath at some of the more budget Denpasar hotels.