The Island of the Gods-few people who have visited Bali will disagree with the island’s tag line. From powdery white beaches to rugged shorelines, from desolate mountains to lush, green forest, the island features a stunning variety of landscapes. It is one of the most popular beach destinations in the world, and offers world class diving and surfing. For those who cannot get enough of the sun and surf, Bali is a haven, equally catering to water-sport-loving thrill seekers and those who just want to put their feet up and relax.
The waters of Bali are suitable for a wide range of activities from surfing and jet skiing to paragliding and deep sea fishing. One of the most popular activities here is diving. The shimmery blue waters off the coast of Indonesia’s most popular island are home to an amazing array of aquatic life, and one can spend hours exploring this underwater world. However, deep sea diving may not be for everybody, but thanks to the Bali Marine Walk, those who find diving a bit too adventurous or a bit too time consuming, need not miss out on the island’s most colourful spectacles.
The walk takes place on Lembongan Island. Those taking the Bali Marine Walk simply don a large open-ended helmet which is connected to an air tank. Then they climb down a ladder and walk along the
ocean floor. The air supply lasts about fifteen minutes. One can pay just for the walk or purchase a package which includes hotel transfer, boat ride to the island, a welcome drink, lunch and even an underwater photo. Visitors with heart ailments and lung problems are not allowed to go on the walk. For more details check their website.
The only difficulty when it comes to accommodation on the island is choosing from an assortment of Bali resort villas. The Alila Villas Uluwatu offers some of the most elegant Bali luxury villas. Situated on top of a windswept cliff, the hotel boasts breathtaking vistas of the ocean, something the hotel’s guests can look forward to when waking up to every morning.
