Activities in Indonesia
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Bali Reef Cruise and Lembongan Island Day Trip
8 hours (Departs Bali, Indonesia)
by Viator
lt;pgt;Cruise in air-conditioned comfort and style aboard the 'Bali Hai II', travel across the Badung Strait to Lembongan Island, a small and low, protected…Not LP reviewed
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Komang Dodik
Komang Dodik leads highly recommended hikes in the hills along the north coast. Trips start at 250,000Rp per person and can last from three to seven hours. The highlight of most is a series of waterfalls, over 20m high, in a jungle grotto. Routes can include coffee and vanilla plantations.
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Rumah Guides
This is an excellent new community project run by young Yogya citizens eager to show you their city and the surrounding area. Tours of the city (150,000Rp per day) and to Borobudur, Dieng and beyond can be set up in their Prawirotaman area office. It’s also possible to stay with local families as part of a homestay program (US$12 per day including all meals).
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Trekking
Treks into the Gunung Leuser National Park require a guide and can last anywhere from three hours to two days. Most people opt for two days so that they can spend the night in the jungle, which increases the likelihood of seeing orang-utans and other critters in the wild.
Guide rates are fixed by the Sumatra Guide Association: they are US$10 for a three-hour trek; US$25 for a day trek; and US$45 for a two-day trek, including overnight camping in the jungle and rafting back to town. Prices include basic meals, guide fees, camping equipment and the park permit.
Despite the pressure, take your time in choosing a guide. Talk to returning trekkers and decide how much jungle…
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Puri Bahasa
A professional language school offering Bahasa Indonesia classes (US$7 per hour for one-on-one tuition). Family homestays can be arranged, starting at 450,000Rp per week.
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Ubud Fitness Centre
For a basic workout, Ubud has a gym, Ubud Fitness Centre, which offers weight training and aerobics.
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Intuitive Flow
A lovely yoga studio up amid the rice fields – although just climbing the concrete stairs to get here from Campuan may make you too pooped to pop your yoga togs on. Workshops in healing arts.
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Snorkelling
There's good snorkelling just off the Bali Hai and Bounty pontoons off Jungutbatu Beach, as well as in areas off the north coast of the island. You can charter a boat; for more information ask at your hotel. Snorkelling gear can be rented. World Diving allows snorkellers to join dive trips.
There's good drift snorkelling along the mangrove-filled channel west of Cenigan Point between Lembongan and Ceningan.
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Mentawai Islands Tours
Padang is used as the mainland launching point for tours of the offshore Mentawai Islands, which are famous for a hunter-gatherer culture and world-class surfing. The various islands of the Mentawai chain are starting to sprout reclusive resorts if you're hunting for a holiday away from the crowds.
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Threads of Life Indonesian Textile Arts Center
Textile appreciation courses in the gallery and educational studio last from one to eight days. Some classes involve extensive travel around Bali and should be considered graduate level.
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Bali Eco and Educational Cycling Tour
For the active, offers a combination of mountain biking (downhill!) and cultural and culinary activities.
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Bali Kintamani Volcano, Ubud and Barong Dance Full-Day Tour
8 hours (Departs Bali, Indonesia)
by Viator
lt;pgt;The perfect introduction to Bali's fascinating culture and handicrafts, picturesque rice paddy fields, traditional villages and a spectacular lake and…Not LP reviewed
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Bali Reef Cruise and Lembongan Island Day Trip
8 hours (Departs Bali, Indonesia)
by Viator
lt;pgt;Cruise in air-conditioned comfort and style aboard the 'Bali Hai II', travel across the Badung Strait to Lembongan Island, a small and low, protected…Not LP reviewed
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Yoga Barn
Yoga Barn sits in its own lotus position amid trees back near a river valley. The name exactly describes what you’ll find – although this barn never needs shovelling. A huge range of classes in yoga and life-affirming offshoots are held through the week.
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Batik Courses
Plenty of places in the Sosrowijayan and Prawirotaman areas offer short batik T-shirt courses of one or two days' duration. High art they aren't, but they provide a good introduction. The tourist information office also has a list of those offering courses.
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Indonesian Heritage Society
The Indonesian Heritage Society organises free English tours of the National Museum at 09:30 every Tuesday and Thursday and 10:30 every second Saturday and last Sunday in the month; French tours take place at 09:30 every third Wednesday of the month.
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Batik Winotosastro
Batik Winotosastro gives free guided tours of the batik process. This place caters to tour groups, so prices are very high – view the process here and shop elsewhere.
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Wisma Bahasa
Wisma Bahasa offers Bahasa Indonesia courses in Yogya. Wisma Bahasa is a well-established school; the tourist information office can supply you with more options.
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Bikram Yoga
Bikram Yoga gets good reports for its hot yoga, Vinyasa, Asthanga and beginners’ classes.
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Via Via
Has excellent half-day cooking (85,000Rp), batik- and silver jewellery–making (both 80,000Rp) courses.
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Great Tours
Good for sunrise tours, bus and minibus tickets and tours to places including Bromo and Ijen.
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Geko Dive
The longest-established operator; has a nice cafe across from the beach.
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Denpasar Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel
Varies (Departs Bali, Indonesia)
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lt;pgt;Save time and money and book your transfer services before you go! You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. This is the ideal way to…Not LP reviewed
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Superbowl
There is a Superbowl on the top floor of the Mega Mall for those looking to strike out.
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Rip Curl School of Surf
Run by the high-profile, local surf-wear conglomerate, the school offers classes for beginners and experts alike. Located right on ever-popular Double Six Beach (transport provided). It also offers lessons in kitesurfing and wakeboarding.
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Wayan Karja Painting
Intensive painting and drawing classes are run by abstract artist Karja, whose studio is on the site of his guesthouse, the Santra Putra.
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