Dream destination, "The Island of the Gods" is a corner of paradise lying between SouthEast Asia and Oceania. Bali is an ancient, traditional society that is still incredibly alive and vital. The basic conservatism of the Balinese has enabled them to preserve many of their past achievements; the society remains strong because it promotes family and communal values. Bali truly is exceptional and you'll be impressed by the many exquisite sights and the scores of talented and charming people you will meet.


Your stay in Bali isn't limited to the pleasure of unique tropical beaches, but it also will amaze you by the beauty of fantastically varied landscapes made of rice plantations, mountains, active volcanoes, lush green jungles, picturesque rice terraces and sacred caves. The natural beauty of the seemingly extinct volcano of Mount Batur, the Crater Lake and the ancient village of Trunyan is unbelievably magnificent.

In large cities as well as in withdrawn villages, the Balinese are deeply respectful of their religious traditions and each temple is constantly embellished. Every village has a troupe of dancers who perform to promote their village's spiritual well-being. Dances and dramatic performances form an important part of nearly every ritual in Bali. The Barong is the most spectacular and colorful dance, which signifies the eternal fight between the good spirit and the evil one.

You will attend Hinduist festivals, wedding ceremonies and cremations. A Balinese cremation can be an amazing, spectacular, colorful and noisy event: The funeral ceremony is generally led by a priest and punctuated by a lavish offering of gifts. For the occasion, a large bullock-shaped wooden structure is built and then entirely covered with white drapes if the deceased belongs to a priestly caste, in black, if not. The body is carried from the burial ground or from the deceased's home to the cremation ground in a high, multi-tiered tower made of bamboo, paper, string, tinsel, silk, cloth, mirrors, flowers or anything else bright and colorful. All goes up in flames, funeral tower, sarcophagus, body, the lot, and when all is extinguished, the families collect ashes in coconuts to disperse them in seawaters.

The island of Bali is famous for its crafts. Ubud, north of Denpasar, is the arts center of the island, the painter's community. Its particularly beautiful surroundings and gracious way of life have drawn celebrities and artists from all over the world in recent decades. Celuk specializes in gold and silver craft, Batuan in miniature paintings, and Pengosekan specializes in larger, colorful paintings featuring life in the village. In Megwi, you'll find temple umbrellas, in Tegalalang woodcarvings, masks in Mas, and near Kedewatan you will find handmade quilts.

The climate in Bali is both tropical and equatorial, uniformly hot year round with an average temperature of 78°F. The rainy season extends from October to April, whereas the dry season goes from May to September.

The combination of culture and nature makes Bali a fascinating place to visit.

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