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• Bali's Conference and Exhibition Business Booming
  Bali International Convention Center (BICC) Report Solid Bookings Through the End of 2007. The Bali MICE Initiative to publish Bali MICE Guide September.
  
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• Indonesia Set to Launch New MICE Effort
  Indonesia's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Jero Wacik, recently announced plans to establish a directorate to actively seek out a larger share of the lucrative MICE market.
  
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• THE SACRED MONKEY FOREST TO THE SUNSET OF TANAH LOT ( ca. 6 hours ) There will be afternoon half-day tour to Alas Kedaton - the sacred monkey forest, where hundreds of them would comfortably encounter with people. Our next visit is the charming Taman Ayun Royal Temple of Mengwi; it was one of the most important temples of the ancient Mengwi Kingdom and yet remains preserved for decades. Tanah lot will be the last stop, arriving in time to admire the sunset behind this temple that is perched on a rocky promontory, one of the most photographed temples on the island for good reason.

• MYSTICAL ULUWATU AND JIMBARAN BAY  SEAFOOD DINNER (ca. 5 hours)
  Pick up from your hotel in the late afternoon. Along a winding road you will drive to one of the most holy temples of Bali. "ULUWATU-Temple" located on the most southern tip of the peninsula, on a cliff 100 m above the ocean. During sunset, attend the mystic and well-known "Kecak Dance" (subject to performance schedule and weather) After this beautiful but mysterious spectacle, drive to the romantic "Jimbaran Bay" to enjoy a delicious fish-dinner in a romantic atmosphere right on the beachside. After dinner, transfer back to your hotel.

• THE ART CONTOUR OF BALI (ca. 8 hours)
  We begin the tour with a visit to Batubulan village to watch the Barong and Keris Dance performance; it symbolizes the everlasting struggle between good and evil. After this beautiful spectacle. Onward to Celuk, famous for its gold and silver works, visit MAS Village to see the making process of Bali typical woodcarving, then on to Goa Gajah Temple, which was built in the 11th century, and to the holy-spring temple in Tampaksiring. After some photo shots, we will continue our drive to the village of Penelokan to enjoy the breathtaking view of Mt.Batur and the lake below. After lunch, continue driving through Bali’s beautiful countryside, and then return to your hotel.

• SOUVENIR HUNTING & UBUD TOUR (ca. 6 hours)
  This tour begins with a morning walk around the artists’ village Ubud. You may explore the different art galleries, the traditional market and maybe the small temple and monkey sanctuary. We will stop over at Tegalalang, at Sebatu Water Temple and then at the Elephant Cave at Goa Gajah. Afterwards, we visit the Silver & Gold galleries at Celuk.

• ANCIENT KARANGASEM KINGDOM TOUR (ca 10 hours)
  Your first stop will be at Klungkung, well known as the center of traditional art, especially music, drama and fine arts. From the previous time, the King of Klungkung is regarded as the most exalted Prince among the Balinese aristocracy.  We will move onward to visit the Kertagosa or Royal Court of Justice, once the high court of the land. The next object will be Kusamba, known for the salt panning, then to Goa Lawah or the bat cave temple. Drive further east to the traditional village of Tenganan with its own culture and way of life. Continue to the Tirta Gangga Water Palace in Amlapura. The water complex was built by the former King for recreational purposes and offers fantastic sceneries. Then via back roads to Sibetan Village, well known for its salak (snake skin fruit) plantations. Visit the Village of Duda with its stone-carving home industry. The next stop will be at Muncan to enjoy the beautiful Panorama of Bali’s typical rice terraces before return to your hotel.

• SINGARAJA NORTH-BALI TOUR (ca 10 hours)
  Pick-up from your hotel early morning, drive up to the cool central region of Bedugul to see varieties of tropical fruits, vegetables and flowers in Candi Kuning Traditional Market. And then, we will visit the "Ulun Danu Temple" right by the Beratan lakeside. After enjoying the natural beauty of Beratan Lake, cross the ridge of Bali's central mountain range down to Lovina, the most famous beach resort of North Bali, passing "Git-Git" waterfall. Next visit is the village of Banjar, to see the hot spring water, and through a beautiful countryside road with rice-terrace scenery we drive up to the highland village of Pupuan. We will arrive at hotel late in the afternoon.

• BALI COUNTRYSIDE TOUR (ca. 8 hours)
  An early morning drive westward to Tabanan, then turn north on a back road that meanders through stunning rice terraces, to the village of Jatiluwih. This rustic and rural hilltop village is pleasantly cool and set amidst striking scenery. From here, we proceed to the temple of Luhur Batukaru, located on the slopes of Mount Batukaru. Return to Denpasar in the afternoon, stopping enroute to admire the views, rice terraces and the ocean in the distant horizon.

• AGRO PELAGA – NATURAL TREKKING (ca. 8 hours)
  Early in the morning, you will be picked-up from your hotel and drive onward to Pelaga Village. You will pass different villages and see the daily Balinese morning life. Along the trip you will pass-by some village rice-fields and see many kinds of different fruit plantations, which are growing only in this area. The base for our today’s trekking-trip is Bagus Agro Pelaga, a tourist attraction where visitors may enjoy outstanding views of fruit, flower and vegetable farming and plantation using modern agricultural technique while having recreation. Situated on 750 meter above sea level, it offers fresh mountain air and magnificent agricultural panorama. Our lunch will be served at the Terrace Restaurant with its charming view over the valley.

• BALI REJUVENATION
  Bali traditional spa treatments are designed to ease the stress and tensions resulting from hectic schedules, pollution and other demanding lifestyles, selection of Bali famous aroma therapy massages to full day spa treatments are available, from the exclusive and ultimate indulgence at a 5 star resort to the simpler places of traditional Balinese health and beauty centers.

• AYUNG RIVER RAFTING
  Enjoy your rafting adventure with a professional team for a superb White Water Rafting Adventure on the Ayung River. Experience a unique and unforgettable journey through winding gorges, lush jungles, and magnificently terraced rice fields. Paddle through breathtaking waterfalls for unparalleled fun on the river.

• BALI QUAD ADVENTURE
  Join us for an unforgettable 2,5 hours of off road experience (and 1 hour lunch break) through the unspoiled eastern part of Bali. Drive between the sawah (rice fields), through the rainforest, up the mountain and cross the salak area, where you can find Bali's famous snake fruit. Around 90% of the tracks are off road, and all tracks are natural, normally used by the local people.

• BALI VOLKSWAGEN TOUR
  Start your safari drive through Bali back-roads with the scenic beauty of Bali's rice terraces and lush vegetation, drive via Kenderan and Manuaba and up to Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu, then after this visit drive up to Panelokan to view the spectacular scenery of Mount batur and it's calderas, drive down through the off road track into the old crater, we will encounter huge lava flows which have covered most of the vegetation. On the edge of calderas there many big trees that inhabited by groups of Macaque, after and adventure drive around the mountain we will reach Bali's biggest lake, which fills a third of the crater. Drive up to Lake View Restaurant where Indonesian buffet lunch will be served, afternoon drive down to Payangan village and stop will be made at Petulu village to see the White Heron sanctuary, and then back to your Hotel.

• BALI HAI ARISTOCAT
  Sail into paradise and enjoy a day in the pristine bay at Bali Hai Cruises private beach club on Lembongan Island. Including transfers, morning coffee/tea/snacks, lunch, fishing on the trip across Nusa Lembongan, village tour, unlimited banana boat rides, snorkeling equipment, free use beach club facilities including swimming pool, volley ball and glass bottom boat rides.

• BALI HAI BEACH CLUB CRUISE
  Cruise to Lembongan Island aboard Bali Hai II and relax on the golden sands in tranquil Lembongan Bay at the Bali Hai Cruises private Beach Club. Including transfers, morning coffee/tea/snacks, lunch, fishing on the trip across Nusa Lembongan, village tour, unlimited banana boat rides, snorkeling equipment, free use beach club facilities including swimming pool, valley ball and wave's ski, glass bottom boat rides.

• BALI HAI SUNSET DINNER CRUISE
  There is no better way to spend a balmy tropical evening than on Bali Hai's evening Dinner Cruise around Benoa Harbour. Including hotel transfers, welcome cocktail, canapés and floral lei, buffet dinner, live entertainment, live cabaret show.

• CYCLING ON MOUNT BATUR
  Using new mountain bikes and safety equipment, the downhill trail from Mount Batur will lead you through sleepy villages along little-used roads and tracks. Frequent stops along the way will give you the opportunity to visit temples, plantations and villages that offer an insight into Bali that is not commonly seen. All our guides come from the surrounding regions and are trained to entertain and educate with a broad depth of knowledge in Balinese culture and lifestyle. If you only do one tour whilst in Bali, this is the one, packed with interest, education and fun.

• MAKEPUNG (BULL RACES) TOUR 
  Drive westward to Negara, a small town situated in West Bali. The road winds through terraced ricefields some overlooking the Indian Ocean. Arrive in the village where the “Makepung” bull races take place. This traditional performance is unique. It is a ritual event, part of a religious ceremony for a successful rice harvest. Different “Kampongs” compete against each other with fiery enthusiasm. After lunch we drive to a seaside village to watch the local fisherman at work. We return to Denpasar with a brief pause at Rambutsiwi Temple.

• ELEPHANT SAFARI RIDE
  A visit to the Elephant Safari Park at Taro or Bakas, is a must for a visitor to Bali. You will be able to meet these incredible animals up close and personally. Elephants can be seen immersing themselves in the park lake or you can hand feed and touch them or have your photo taken together with them. You may also mount the animal, where a wooden chair is provided, and ride through a jungle.

• BALI ZOO, BIRD AND REPTILE PARK TOUR
  The tour combines the Reptile Park, Bali Bird Park and Bali Zoo at Batubulan. You have the opportunity of encountering various species of tropical birds and rare reptiles including the famed Komodo dragon. Other wild life can be seen at the Bali Zoo.

EXPLORING BALI

- Island Sightseeing
- Activity and Adventure
- Team Building

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ENGAGING CULTURE

- Bali Subak Traditional Farming Experience
- Offering for the Gods and the Demons

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