Saturday, March 3, 2018

HALF DAY TOURS

Go Around Bali Tours provide an alternative on visiting the places of interest in Bali. Picking up from the One Day Tours itineraries, you can leave out some of the itineraries and make the trip shorter, and we wrap it up in half day tours program. The half day tours allow 4 -5 hours to spend during the tour and give you the flexibility to add another hour with a very reasonable price. Enjoy the trip in a full-air conditioning car and have complete information of the places you visit from our guide skilled drivers. The kinds of half day tours package we state below could be one of your interest and meet your expectation OR you can customize one of your own.

GBT.01 || Kintamani – Rice Terrace Tour || 4 – 5 hours
Total Pax
1
2
3
4
5
Price (USD)
25
13
8
7
5







The Kintamani – Rice Terrace Tour takes you to see the stunning view of Lake Batur and enjoy the chilled atmosphere of an area in Bali. The start time of the tour is quite flexible because the places that we visit have always good view during the day. However, an ideal time to start is at 10 or 11 am (for those staying around Ubud; out of Ubud, it is suggested to take the one day tour). Below are the itineraries of the tour:

  • KINTAMANI               : Beautiful view of volcanic mount Batur and Lake Batur
  • COFFEE GARDEN      : High quality of civet coffee in Bali
  • RICE TERRACE           : The picturesque rice field terraces


KINTAMANI
Kintamani is famous for its volcano (Mount Batur), Lake Batur and Batur Temple. It is located in Kintamani village, Bangli regency and takes about 50 minutes drive from Ubud or 1,5 hours from Denpasar. These three main attractions attract many visitors to enjoy the incomparable and fascinating views of Bali’s nature. These mountainous tourist objects have always chilly and cool weather that tease visitors enjoy tea or coffee in a local restaurant around the area. Throngs of visitors visit this site everyday simply to take pictures and have lunch while enjoying the view. Come and see this fascinating site and do not forget to have your camera with you.
                       



COFFEE GARDEN
Coffee Gardens are spreading everywhere in Bali. Coffee plants that people grow here are Arabica coffee bean which has the finest quality of its kind; therefore, it bases the production of Luwak Coffee which has a great interest among coffee lovers around the world. Luwak coffee is coffee made from beans of the Arabica coffee that have been eaten by civet and gone through digestive tract. The process of producing Luwak Coffee is quite easy. The beans coming out after having gone through digestive system of the civet and cleaned and pounded until smooth. The pounded beans are then strained and picked out the damage ones. The selected beans are roasted in a special oven and grounded it well. Coffee Luwak is the most wanted coffee in Bali by visitors around the world. Come and pay a visit to this place; it just takes a couple of minutes from the rice terrace.




RICE TERRACE
Tegallalang Rice Terrace is the second biggest rice terrace in the island. It unveils the uniqueness of local genius in coordinating with nature to form a beautiful rice terrace. Pay a visit around morning or late afternoon and get the best nuance of the site while enjoying some coffee or tea in a coffee shop nearby. The best time to come here is between February to September as it is mostly dry around this time and allows you to have the best photos. If you like trekking, it is also possible to do it here and our driver will be glad to guide you along the way. If you are one of agro-tourism lovers, do not miss a visit to coffee plantation which is about 3 minutes drive to the north. Do not miss the chance to taste different kinds of coffee and buy some for souvenirs.




Friday, January 10, 2014

GBT.02 || Spring Water Temple – Kintamani Tour || 4 – 5 hours
Total Pax
1
2
3
4
5
Price (USD)
25
13
9
7
5






The Spring Water Temple & Kintamani Tour starts at around 10:00 (for those staying around Ubud; out of Ubud, it is suggested to take the one day tour). We are going to take you to see the holy spring water temple where Balinese people do a purification and holy bathing in a pool located in the middle stage of the temple. Some places that we will visit during the tour are as follows:

  • SPRING WATER TEMPLE     : A holy spring water temple and purification
  • COFFEE PLANTATION         : High quality of civet coffee in Bali
  • KINTAMANI                           : Beautiful view of volcanic mount Batur and Lake Batur


SPRING WATER TEMPLE
Another prestigious historical remain is Holy Spring Water Temple (Pura Tirta Empul) nestled in Tampak Siring district, Gianyar regency. This temple is famous for its ‘holy bathing and showers’ which is believed to eliminate diseases and to purify human body and spirit. Furthermore, close to this temple, we can see the mansion of Indonesian president which was built by first president of Indonesia. The palace was built elegantly in a modern style on its era. Throngs of visitors come into this place every day especially on a holy day such as full moon or the temple ceremony. We highly recommend you visit this place once you are in Bali and do purification under the fountains of the pool.




COFFEE PLANTATION
Coffee Gardens are spreading everywhere in Bali. Coffee plants that people grow here are Arabica coffee bean which has the finest quality of its kind; therefore, it bases the production of Luwak Coffee which has a great interest among coffee lovers around the world. Luwak coffee is coffee made from beans of the Arabica coffee that have been eaten by civet and gone through digestive tract. The process of producing Luwak Coffee is quite easy. The beans coming out after having gone through digestive system of the civet and cleaned and pounded until smooth. The pounded beans are then strained and picked out the damage ones. The selected beans are roasted in a special oven and grounded it well. Coffee Luwak is the most wanted coffee in Bali by visitors around the world. Come and pay a visit to this place; it just takes a couple of minutes from the rice terrace.




KINTAMANI
Kintamani is famous for its volcano (Mount Batur), Lake Batur and Batur Temple. It is located in Kintamani village, Bangli regency and takes about 50 minutes drive from Ubud or 1,5 hours from Denpasar. These three main attractions attract many visitors to enjoy the incomparable and fascinating views of Bali’s nature. These mountainous tourist objects have always chilly and cool weather that tease visitors enjoy tea or coffee in a local restaurant around the area. Throngs of visitors visit this site everyday simply to take pictures and have lunch while enjoying the view. Come and see this fascinating site and do not forget to have your camera with you.




GBT.03 || Art Village – Ubud Tour || 4 – 5 hours
Total Pax
1
2
3
4
5
Price (USD)
25
13
9
7
5






The Art Village Ubud Tour starts at around 10:00 (suggested for those who are staying around Ubud; out of Ubud, it is suggested to take a one day tour). We are going to take you to see some art work made by Balinese artists including stone carvings, paintings, silver works, handicrafts, etc. Here are some places that we might visit during the tours as follows:

  • BATUBULAN           : Barong and Kris dance, stone carving
  • CELUK                      : Balinese style silver works
  • MAS VILLAGE         : The centre of fine wood carving
  • UBUD                        : Colony of artist and monkey forest

BATUBULAN
This village is famous for its Barong & Kris Dance which is performed everyday in two different timing: morning and evening. Morning dance is conducted from 09:30 to 10:30. The Barong & Kris dance tells us about the balance between goodness and badness in everyday life of Hindus people. Visitors are advised to see it all because it is so attractive and entertaining. Besides, this area is well-known for its spectacular stone carvings. These fabulous stone carvings take in various forms starting from beautiful creatures of Hindus colossal story to a modern art style. The stone carvings are displayed in the side roads, right in front of people’s houses along Singapadu to Batubulan streets. Come and have a visit to have better overview of the Balinese carving.




CELUK
It is a silver and gold smith village which has been renowned all over the world. Various and high quality silver work is made by local silver smiths which is incomparable to any places in Bali. For jewellery lovers, it is highly recommended to have a visit in to this place and buy one for souvenir or self-used. This place is reachable only 20 minutes drive from Ubud or 5 minutes from Barong Dance venue of Batubulan. Various unique design silver works are produced everyday and showcase in each art shop along Celuk street. Not only is it admired by local people, it is much loved by people from other countries. This makes the silver work producers export their high quality work to United States, England, Japan, etc.




MAS VILLAGE
An art village seems to be very suitable to address this place. Thousands of handicrafts and paintings can easily be found here. If you look for either old or modern furniture, this village offers a wide range. Starting from entering the village, on both sides of the road you will see lots of displays of art from the shops and they seem attracting visitors to have a closer look inside. This is a good place to visit by art lovers because they can go from one shop (or gallery) to another just in seconds. It takes only 10 minutes drive from Celuk or 15 minutes drive from Ubud city you can have high quality arts which are originally made by local villagers. Throngs of visitors visit this place every day, and now is your turn to be part of them and see the specialty of Balinese art.




UBUD
Famous for its art and culture, Ubud becomes the only tourism object to which people interested in arts are coming and visiting this place. Frankly speaking, Ubud tourism site is focusing on arts and culture; thus, many art work can be found almost everywhere in Ubud. Museums and fine art galleries are plenty. Besides, Ubud is also famous for its traditional market and holy monkeys (Monkey Forest). Ubud traditional market starts from early morning to eight o’clock, and will change to an art market afterwards. Both traditional and art markets are so recommended as they offer a very competitive price. The monkey forest itself is just 10 minutes away from the market. There are more than 300 sacred monkeys there and they are quite friendly to the visitors. If you come and visit it, do not forget to bring some bananas for them.




GBT.04 || Barong Dace – Bali Zoo Park Tour || 4 – 5 hours
Total Pax
1
2
3
4
5
Price (USD)
25
13
9
7
5






The Barong Dance & Bali Zoo Park Tour starts at around 09:00 (suggested for those who are staying around Ubud; out of Ubud, it is suggested to take a one day tour). We are going to take you to see the Barong Dance in Batubulan village. Here are some places that we will visit during the tours as follows:

  • BATUBULAN           : Barong and Kris dance, stone carving
  • BALI ZOO PARK     : A home of thousands of bird species in Indonesia
  • COFFEE GARDEN   : High quality of civet coffee in Bali

BATUBULAN
This village is famous for its Barong & Kris Dance which is performed everyday in two different timing: morning and evening. Morning dance is conducted from 09:30 to 10:30. The Barong & Kris dance tells us about the balance between goodness and badness in everyday life of Hindus people. Visitors are advised to see it all because it is so attractive and entertaining. Besides, this area is well-known for its spectacular stone carvings. These fabulous stone carvings take in various forms starting from beautiful creatures of Hindus colossal story to a modern art style. The stone carvings are displayed in the side roads, right in front of people’s houses along Singapadu to Batubulan streets. Come and have a visit to have better overview of the Balinese carving.




BALI ZOO PARK
Bali Zoo Park is another animal attraction in Bali which presents exotic animals in eco friendly inhabitant. At Bali Zoo Park, you will be allowed to interact with the animals, feeding and riding on elephant’s back, witnessing the unique behaviour of the animals including animal show, taking photos with snakes enlaced around your neck, baby lions, and other cutie animals. Visiting the Bali Zoo Park is not just for having fun, but is also good for educational recreation. There are some activities that visitors might do during visiting the zoo such as taking care of an elephant, fund & friendly, jungle ride from above, dine with the lion, etc. There are lot more activities available, so you have to visit it. The Bali Zoo is just 15 drives from Ubud, located in Jalan Singapadu, Banjar Seseh, Batuan, Sukawati, Gianyar.




COFFEE GARDEN
Coffee Gardens are spreading everywhere in Bali. Coffee plants that people grow here are Arabica coffee bean which has the finest quality of its kind; therefore, it bases the production of Luwak Coffee which has a great interest among coffee lovers around the world. Luwak coffee is coffee made from beans of the Arabica coffee that have been eaten by civet and gone through digestive tract. The process of producing Luwak Coffee is quite easy. The beans coming out after having gone through digestive system of the civet and cleaned and pounded until smooth. The pounded beans are then strained and picked out the damage ones. The selected beans are roasted in a special oven and grounded it well. Coffee Luwak is the most wanted coffee in Bali by visitors around the world. Come and pay a visit to this place; it just takes a couple of minutes from the rice terrace.

  


GBT.05 || Elephant Safari – Kintamani Tour || 4 – 5 hours
Total Pax
1
2
3
4
5
Price (USD)
25
13
9
7
5






The Elephant Safari Ride  – Kintamani Tour starts at around 10:00 (suggested for those who are staying around Ubud; out of Ubud, it is suggested to take a one day tour). We are going to take you to see and ride on elephant’s back. Here are some places that we will visit during the tours as follows:
  • ELEPHANT SAFARI     : The most wanted elephant ride & show in Bali
  • KINTAMANI                 : Beautiful view of volcanic mount Batur and Lake Batur
  • COFFEE GARDEN        : High quality of civet coffee in Bali


ELEPHANT SAFARI PARK
The Elephant Safari Park is set for an elephant related adventure needs located in Taro village, Tegallalang. It takes about 30 minutes drive from Ubud town or 1,5 hours from Denpasar airport. The Elephant Safari Park at Taro is an official member of the World Zoo Association for animal care and protection. The park is perched in more than 2 hectares botanical gardens and tropical forest in the surroundings. It is highly recommended for you to have a visit to this place as it provides lots of exceptional facilities that visitors may enjoy such as elephant back ride along the tropical forest, an elephant show where the visitors can see the talent of the elephants in playing balls and painting, comprehensive museum where the mammoth skeleton is displayed, and a nice restaurant overlooking the lake. To know more about what the park can offer, come and visit it soon.




KINTAMANI
Kintamani is famous for its volcano (Mount Batur), Lake Batur and Batur Temple. It is located in Kintamani village, Bangli regency and takes about 50 minutes drive from Ubud or 1,5 hours from Denpasar. These three main attractions attract many visitors to enjoy the incomparable and fascinating views of Bali’s nature. These mountainous tourist objects have always chilly and cool weather that tease visitors enjoy tea or coffee in a local restaurant around the area. Throngs of visitors visit this site everyday simply to take pictures and have lunch while enjoying the view. Come and see this fascinating site and do not forget to have your camera with you.




COFFEE GARDEN
Coffee Gardens are spreading everywhere in Bali. Coffee plants that people grow here are Arabica coffee bean which has the finest quality of its kind; therefore, it bases the production of Luwak Coffee which has a great interest among coffee lovers around the world. Luwak coffee is coffee made from beans of the Arabica coffee that have been eaten by civet and gone through digestive tract. The process of producing Luwak Coffee is quite easy. The beans coming out after having gone through digestive system of the civet and cleaned and pounded until smooth. The pounded beans are then strained and picked out the damage ones. The selected beans are roasted in a special oven and grounded it well. Coffee Luwak is the most wanted coffee in Bali by visitors around the world. Come and pay a visit to this place; it just takes a couple of minutes from the rice terrace.