ATV RIDE IN BALI

ATV Ride - Paddy Adventure

ATV Ride - Paddy Adventure ATV is a motor cycle which has four wheels. It is usually used by the people for agriculture or recreation. Its wheel is specially modified with high tire. So, it just used at unfamiliar route only. It has 250 cc and 350 cc power of engine. Easy driving , at wet condition or some obstacles of up and down hill road.

With its power it can passed which motor cycle commonly doesn’t . It is YAMAHA product that has five gear level. Some used automatic clutch and another used manual clutch. It is balance, it can not turn upside down except you turning suddenly very sharp with high speed. If you followed its instruction and ride carefully , it has exciting journey.

Paddy Adventure is a company which provided its off road adventure. It taking location at Tabanan regency exactly in the bottom of Batukaru Mountain. Here its weather is under 20 degree and almost get rain every afternoon. Paddy terraces and beautiful view is remind us that Tabanan is the most of rice field in Bali.

Package include
1. Round trip hotel transportation
2. Mouth watering meals at Paddy’s Restaurant
3. Mineralwater and tropical fruits as refreshment during the trip
4. Free souvenir
5. Hygienic hot / cold shower room facilities
6. Clean bath towels
7. Safety Insurance coverage

What to bring
1. Change of Clothes
2. Sunblock or Sunscreen
3. Sport Shoes
4. Extra money (for photo and video)
pick up area

Nusa Dua, Kuta, Sanur, Denpasar, and Ubud.


ATV Ride in Ubud

Bali quad discovery tour. If you are planning to visit the island of Bali, you definitely made a good choice on that, as Bali has something that you cannot find in most other tourist destinations. Despite having welcomed foreign people from all over the world for over a century, the island and its people haven’t changed their way of living, their habits, their culture. Of course you will find influences brought in by people from other continents, mostly noticed in the south and most developed part of the island, where most tourists stay. In places like Kuta, Sanur and Nusa Dua you will find all ingredients for a perfect relaxing holiday, as there are beautiful beaches, restaurants that serve dishes from all over the world, bars, shops and sport facilities.

Meet the friendly people
But of course Bali has much more than that, and for the people who want to experience what Bali is really like, BALI QUAD DISCOVERY TOURS have developed some unique off road adventure tours with quad bikes (ATV’s) four wheel drive motorcycles through a very authentic part of the island. tours combine a great experience of driving your own powerful off road 4-wheel motorcycle (or enjoying the ride while comfortably sitting on the back of the bike) with the opportunity to learn about the way the local people live. You will follow experienced guides by driving between beautiful rice fields, pass the rainforest, drive up the mountain and cross some riverbeds. It doesn’t matter if you have ever driven a quad bike before, as the bikes are user friendly, and everybody will get a detailed instruction and practice on the spot before we start tours.

rive you into the heart of Bali
What makes tour unique is the fact that we reach the most hidden spots on the island, were we meet the friendly local people, and we mostly use small tracks which are also used by them. To ensure that we don’t disturb the environment, and to give all participants a maximum of assistance and service, we normally only drive with small groups with a maximum of 6 bikes. All of tours are accompanied by two experienced, English speaking guides. Therefore tours are suitable for all ages, as long as you are in a good physical shape.


Atv Ride at Jatiluwih
ATV bikes are 250cc semi-automatic 4-stroke machines so no need to worry about using complicated clutch, just increase and reduce the gears, keep accelerator and the brakes. It’s designed for sightseeing tours and adaptable with the seasons. also supply you with suit helmets and boots if you have average feet sizes. For your suitable, personal sneaker or sport shoes are recommended.

The first chapter of your adventure will be to explore a 6 hectare (15 acre) terraced cocoa plantation situated within the boundaries of Tengkudak Village – Tabanan, Bali.
After you have accustomed yourself to the powerful off-road machine you will be guided on a magnificent journey on which you will be presented with the numerous challenges that this adventure has to offer.

The route will take you alongside a plethora of winding waterways to a narrow 2 kilometer track between the rice fields, leading to a tradition village that is home to just 80 families.

Nestled right in the middle of this agricultural area, the village is inaccessible by the road. The only link to the outside world is a network of Canals and footpaths crisscrossing the endless spread of green crops. The plantation is unique in that it produces fruit all the year round, so you will have the opportunity to sample the origin of the famous Cadbury chocolate bars.

Please note that all our trips are sightseeing based and are not a speed experience.

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Bali Safari Marine Park

Bali Safari Marine Park

Open Time : 9.00am - 05.00pm (everyday)

Holiday adventures should be fun, which “Bali Safari and Marine Park” provides in full measure, as well as it’s more profound and enduring mission of conservation.
Taman Safari Indonesia is an institution oriented to building tourist attractions that are attractive to visitors, environmentally friendly and that help spread the conservation message. They are the Government appointed Indonesian Centre for the Reproduction of Endangered Wildlife and operate the Sumatran Tiger Rescue Team that relocates them when they come into conflict with humans.

By visiting Bali Safari and Marine Park, or their huge complexes near Jakarta and Surabaya, visitors contribute to the conservation work as a percentage of the profit goes to helping Taman Safari Indonesia continue its work in rescuing Indonesia’s endangered wild elephants, orangutans, tigers, and unique birds like the Bali myna.

- TSI’s function is: conservation, research, education and recreation
- TSI member of the Indonesian Zoological Parks Association (IZPA), The South East Asian Zoo Association (SEAZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquaria (WAZA).
- One of TSIs’s directors is the President of South East Asian Zoos Association (SEAZA) and Convener of the Captive Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG).
- Many collaborative programs such as sister park programs, animal exchanges, breeding loans,
- are carried out with zoos around the world such as Gunma Safari Park & Nasu Monkey World, Zoorasia-Yokohama, Tama Zoo, Prague zoo, Minnesota Zoo, Cincinnati zoo, San Diego zoo, Australian Zoo, Monarto Zoological Park, Adelaide Zoo, Perth Zoo, and Erlebnis Zoo Swizerland.
They also co-operate and actively support the Indonesian festival in Japan.

Bali Safari Marine Park is the latest creation from the operators of the world renowned Taman Safari Indonesia,a name known for more than 20 years for its creative, back to nature animal exhibits and incessant conservation work.Building upon the innovations of their existing parks at Bogor near Jakarta and Prigen near Surabaya, and using the latest in concepts in park design, Taman Safari Indonesia has exceeded all expectations with their newest park. Set on 40 hectares of land with breathtaking natural surroundings at the cultural centre of Bali, Gianyar, Bali Safari and Marine Park is extremely active in assisting the protection and conservation of endangered species that are constantly losing their habitat. This includes helping scientists by carrying out research on many different wild animals conservation projects.Bali Safari & Marine park also runs conservation and education campaigns and other extension activities.

You can see :
White Tiger (Panthera tigris rigris).
Size : 2-3 m.
Weight : 135-225 kg.
Life span : Average probably not more than 15 years in the wild
16-18 years in controlled environments.
Conservation Status: Endangered

Ranthambore is a national park and tiger reserve in Rajasthan state of western India. the park lies at the edge of a plateau, and is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. there are several lakes in the park. it is named for the historic Ranthambore fortress, which lies within the national park. the park covers an area of 392 km2, and is famous for its tiger population, and is one of India's Project Tiger reserves. in 1972 the Indian government conducted their first ever census operation on the tiger. on the same year, the original "Tiger Task Force" had selected nine areas to become special reserves, and in 1973 "Project Tiger" was inaugurated in Corcett National Park in Uttar Pradesh. By 1974 Ranthambore had also been designated a "Project Tiger" reserve. it got it's status of a National Park in 1981.


Sumatran Elephant
(Asian elephant/ E. Maximus Sumatranus)

Taman Safari Indonesia is an institution that deals extensively with ex-situ conservation of Sumatran Elephants. However, it has also established important and pioneering links between in-situ and ex-situ elepahant conservation efforts. since 1985, Taman Safari Indonesia has been involved in helping to solve the human - elephant conflict in sumatra. one achievement was the establishment of Elephants Training Centre (ETCs). TSI started the first ETC in Way Kambas National Park in Lampung Province than established other ETCs in Riau and Aceh. There are now six Elephant Training Centre in Sumatra. Bali Safari & Marine Park also established for Elephant captivity. We call it "Kampung Gajah" or Elephant Village. We have 20 Sumatran Elephant right now. here, we can enjoy with the Elephant trail,cuddles with the baby Elephants, take some pictures, elephant feeding and also we can see the elephants education show. this elephants education show is tell about the characteristic, their habits in the wild, the different between of Sumatran elephant and African elephant. elephant is the biggest wild animal since its body weight can be 5000 kg, while the female weight is lighter. the spreading out of Asian elephants is in India, Peninsula, Sumatra and Srilangka. Comparing to the African elephants, asian elephats have smaller body. these wild animals live in groups, consisting about 10-30 elephants in a group. their foods are all kinds of grasses and fruits. only male elephants have ivory tusks. the tusks start to grow at the age of 2 or 3 years old. tusk of female is not appear. the pregnancy period of an elephant is 22 months and they give birth 1 or 2 baby elephants.

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Banks ,Credit Cards, ATM and money changer in Bali

Information about banks and credit cards in Bali

Banks

•American Express Bank (0361) 283973
•ABN-AMRO Bank (0361) 244277
•Bank Central Asia (BCA) (0361) 756283
•Bank Danamon (0361) 757836
•Bank International Indonesia (BII) (0361) 756671
•Bank Lippo (0361) 284158
•Bank Mandiri (0361) 770259
•Bank Niaga (0361) 232969
•Bank Permata (0361) 263373
•Citibank (0361) 255077
•Commonwealth Bank (0361) 237077
•Standard Chartered Bank (0361) 223700

Credit Cards

•American Express (0361) 283970
•Mastercard / Visa (0361) 759010

Banks in Bali have ATM machines that are compatible with foreign banks so you will be able to withdraw money in local currency. There are actually a ton of branches and you can look in the local Yellow Pages for a complete listing, of banks in Bali.


ali is stacked with ATM machines which is good for the local economy and good for tourists. The days of visiting banks and money changers, spending half an hour filling out forms to get $20 are over. Now whether you are in Kuta, Denpasar, Lovina or Nusa Dua, you can access your cash 24/7. As globalization spreads, efficient ways of doing things become the norm. Bank cards issued overseas that have the Star, Cirrus, Maestro, etc. symbols will be able to access the ATMs of local banks.

Money is issued in Indonesian rupiah. ATM machine are sometimes open to the air, sometimes enclosed in a little AC room. On the outside of the machine it will indicate which cards are compatible. It will also say what denomination the money is dispensed in, either 50,000rp or 100,000rp notes. When you put your card in, you will be asked to select from the Indonesian or English language menu. After entering your PIN number, you will select what service you need (withdrawal, balance inquiry etc.) and from which account (Saving or Checking). After about 15 seconds the money is dispensed, then the receipt then the card. Don’t forget to wait for your card.

Bali has around 12 different banks, each with many branches. The most popular are BII, BNI, BCA. Local account holders are able to withdraw money from their bank’s ATMs for free. Account holders of local backs can withdraw larger sums from ATMs than non-account holders. For example the maximum amount withdrawal from a BCA ATM is 2.5mrp per session, 2 sessions per day. Lippo bank allows you to draw out 2m rp per session although the same ATM machine sometimes allows a different rate (figure that out!), which may be something to do with the amount of money left in the machine. A Silver account with BCA allows a daily withdrawal of 5m rp, a Gold account 10m rp. ATMs vary greatly in the maximum amount they allow you to withdraw. You will be offered a series of amounts and ‘Other Amount’. By clicking on ‘Other Amount’ and typing the figure, you’ll find out if its possible. If not you’ll be directed to enter a lower figure. To use another bank’s ATM machine the charge is 25,000rp.

ATMs in Bali are generally reliable and scams are rare. The worst thing that can happen is you
forget to take your card back.

Bank Commonwealth, which is related to the Commonwealth Bank in Australia, is opening a series of its ‘FX’ shops that will account holders of any Australian bank to exchange money and withdraw from the ATM.

Bali has a mulitude of banks, ATM’s and moneychangers already, but the advantages of this one are that its not a ‘cattle call’, like BNI or one of the local banks. I often see tourists walking along the street comparing rates and moneychangers. Some offer a higher rate with a commission, others al ower rate, with no commission. In all honesty it works out the same, and the people offering the ridiculously good rates, are the little scumbags who will try to steal your money, during the process of counting it. I recommend going to a large established money changer, like the Central Kuta moneychanger at the bottom of Jl. Legian, or the one next to Spaghetti Jazz in Seminyak, you won’t get ripped off there.

FX Shop locations:
FX Shop Legian
JL. Legian No. 137,
Legian

FX Shop Kuta
JL. Dewi Sartika No. 8,
Komplek Kuta Centre,
Blok A III no. 8,
Kuta

Banks in Bali will change foreign cash and travelers checks 8am � Noon, Mon �Fri. On weekends only money changers operate and on Sunday only the government one is open (they only accept US TC’s or cash).

You should check the newspaper for the latest exchange rates and compare the rates offered by money changers and banks. Be very careful of freelance money changers in the street. If they do not have some kind of premises, like a carpet store or something they can easily rip you off. A typical situation might involve you changing money with them and after you receive your bills the person abruptly takes back your stack saying he miscounted and will add a couple of low denomination bills to the top, while taking a couple of high value bills from the bottom.

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