Secret Garden Inn Hotel (300,000rp per night for 2 pax)
We reached Denpasar at around 8:00 PM and checked in to the Secret Garden Inn Hotel, Kuta immediately. The hotel costs 300,000rp (~RM 105) per night for a room for 2 pax included breakfast. The room was ok and was equiped with TV, water heater and air-corn. It was clean and the location was strategic too. Swimming pool was available there.
Made Cafe,Kuta
Walked around Kuta area and had dinner at Made Cafe,Kuta.
Nasi Goreng Gado-gado (38,000rp)
Nasi Campur Special (55,000rp)
We ordered 'Nasi Campur Special' that costs about 55,000rp (~RM 20) and also Nasi Goreng Gado-gado for 38,000rp (~RM 14). Juice like Mango Juice cost 15,000rp (~RM 5.30) per glass. Still perfer Malaysian food compared to Indonesia Food.
Day 2 (08/07/2009)
Hotel Breakfast (Toast bread, Egg, Fruits, Coffee/Tea)
Had breakfast at the hotel cafe.
Kuta Beach
Then we walked around Kuta Beach. A lot of local residents offered us different type of services such as manicure, foot scrubing, body massage, body painting and also hair braid. Some are quite agressive hence better to walk away if you are not interested. These were what we ended up with;
Foot Scrubbing (20,000rp~RM7.00) Not worth it.
Hand Tatoo Painting (25,000/~RM8.80)
Then we proceed to explore the whole area of Kuta. Went to Matahari Square and also Discovery Kartika Mall and had our lunch there.
Landmark of Discovery Kartika Mall
The food court overlooking the beach and the view was fascinating.
View from Discovery Kartika Mall - Food Court
Then we tried out balinese massage at Body-Ku, Kuta. An hour of balinese massage cost (70,000rp/~RM24.50). The environment there was not condusive and the quality of the massage was average. Sole Pantai, Kuta was still better tough it charges a little more than Body-Ku, Kuta.
Nasi Ayam Penyet(21,000rp/~RM7.40)
Ordered Nasi Ayam Penyet for (21,000rp/~RM7.40) and Orange Juice for (10,000rp/~RM3.50). Ayam Penyit tasted good despite of the hot chille added to it. Then we walked around Kuta Town and had our dinner at Fajar, Kuta. The food there was so so only...
Day 3 (09/07/2009)
We began our Kintamani tour at 8.30 in the morning.
Barong Dance
The first place that we stopped by was Batubulan for the Barong dance that started at 9:30 AM. This dance cost (80,000rp/~RM28) for an hour show. I would not give a thumb ups for it as the story was dragging too long and in turn it caused boredom. However, you can still watch it for the sake of experience and also to know how Barong dance is. The next stop was Topathi for batik. Nothing much there... Then, we stopped by Celuk for silver crafting. Nothing to shout about too.. Can skip these if you do not have much time in bali.
Tegallalang Paddy Terrace
We headed to Tegallalang for paddy terrace view. The weather there was quite cooling; it was something like Cameron Highlands. The view was nice..
Kintamani - Volcano
Then, we headed to Kintamani for volcano view. The view was awesome. We had our buffet lunch at one of the Restaurant there which overlooking the volcano and the lake.. The weather was cooling, however it was quite sunny when we were there. Remember to apply sun block, otherwise you will be badly tanned.
Kintamani Buffet Lunch
The food there was not really tasty and was vey less variety too.. We paid (100,000rp) for the buffet lunch plus another 21% of tax. Not worth the amount of money (121,000rp/~RM43) that we paid.
Luwak Coffee
After that we went for luak coffee. The coffee tasted nice.. Should try this. A cup of luak coffee cost you (30,000rp/~ RM 10.50).
Tirta Empul Temple
Then we headed to Tirta Empul Temple. This temple is famous by its holy spring water. The entrance fees cost (6,000rp/~RM 2.50) per person.
Goa Gajah
Next, we stopped at Goa Gajah. We paid (6,000rp/~RM 2.50) for the entrance fees per person. There were mini shops along the way. So we did our shopping there as well and it was indeed a nice place to shop. Compared to Sukawati I would perfer to shop here. Remember to bargain!!
Bebek Bengil Dirty Duck Diner
It was time for dinner again. We went to bebek Bengil Dirty Duck Diner for the cripsy duck. A plate of Original cripsy duck rice cost (63,000rp\~RM22.10) The restaurant environment was tranquil and the food was very delicious.. Should try this!!
Original Cripsy Duck Rice
At night we went for body massage at Sole Pantai, Kuta. I did back massage and that cost (70,000rp/RM24.50) for 1 hour. Nice!!
Day 4 (10/07/2009)
Dolphin Watching
We departed from Kuta at 3.00 AM in the morning to Lovina. It took aboout 3 hours to reach. At 6.30 AM we took a boat out to the sea to see dolphin and also the sun rise. We were lucky enough because it was the dolphin's matting season and that is why they more active. It was amazing to see such a huge number of dolphins swiming in the sea. It was a nice experience to be there. . This tour cost (250,000rp/~RM87.50) for an hour tour...
Banjar Hot Spring Water
Then we went to Banjar for the hot spring water. The temperature of the water was 30 plus Celcius. Nothing much there and the water was quite dirty too. Each of us have to pay(15,000rp\~RM5.30) for the entrance fees.
Gigit Waterfall
Next, we headed to Gigit Waterfall. Each of us have to pay (3,000rp\~RM 1.05) for the entrance fees. And also (250,000rp\~RM87.50) for the tour guide that led us to the waterfall spot. It took about 30 mins to go up and another 30 mins to go out from the place. Beware of the litches when you swin. Not an ideal place to swim. The view of the water fall was so so .. Nothing to shout about and not worth the money that we paid. Can skip this place if you do not have enough time for other places.
Then we went to Ulun Danu for the lake. The view was amazing and the weather was cooling.. The entrance fees cost(15,000rp\~RM5.300)per person. Should visit this place.
Tanah Lot
After that, we headed to Tanah lot to catch the sun set. We have to pay (45,000rp/~RM15.80) per entrance. Hence, we could devide the amount among ourselves.. You can do your shopping here too .. but I still prefer Goa Gajah as I can bargain more.
Ikan Goreng ,snapper
We had dinner at Bamboo Corner, Kuta. It was always very packed. It was one of the cheapest restorant in Kuta. Try ikan goreng ,snapper (35,000rp\~RM12.30) . Tasted nice...
Day 5 (11/07/2009)
Parasailing
We went to Nusa Dua for water activity. We tried parasailing and Flying fish. Per ride of parasailing cost (100,000rp\~RM35) and Flying fish cost 250,000rp\~RM87.50). Should try flying fish..
Deamland Beach
Next we headed to Dreamland. The beaches was nice and the water current was really strong. It was nice place to surf. I like this place. :)
Uluwatu Cliff
Then we went to uluwatu for the cliff view. The view was awesome despite of the hot weather. Beware of the monkeys cause they will grap your spec.
Traditional Lulur Massage
We tried body scrub massage (Traditional Lulur Massage) at Seminyak. It cost (225,000rp\~RM78.80) for 2 hours of Traditional Lulur Massage. It took one hour for balinese massage and follow by body scrub and applied milk on your body. After that, you can take your shower and soak yourself in the bath tub. Nice..
Day 6 (12/07/2009)
Bali Guling
Soup (Bali Guling)
We went for Babi Guling at Seminyak. The taste was not bad and I like the soup the best... It cost (30.000rp\~RM10.50) for a plate of rice, babi guling and a bowl of soup. The portion is quite huge. Then we went to sukawati to do our last day of shopping... It was time to depart from bali.. Bye...
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