BALI CUSTOMIZED TOUR

Welcome to Bali

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Welcome to an island whose beauty is legendary all over the world.

Bali Customized Tours – escorterinbali- offer you; private driver, chartered transport and driver service for your best vacation in Bali.

Traveling to Bali? Try your own way to explore Bali with a private car and English-speaking driver, to guide you around Bali.

What will you get? This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. As a visitor you will have every opportunity to enjoy your holiday to the fullest and I encourage you to do that.

Just sit back, relax and enjoy the magnificent view while I am driving to take you sightseeing and to discover places of great natural beauty and Bali’s wonderful Temples, arts and culture, sailing, rafting, diving, riding, walking or even mountain climbing and exploring to see Bali itself.

Simply email me at, binawilothama99@hotmail.com , and let’s discuss your trip plan…
See you in Bali, the island of God.

Ubud and Mt. Batur, Kintamani Tour

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This comprehensive tour will encompass a little bit of everything including shopping. We start a full day trip featuring visits to Batubulan village to see the famous traditional performance Barong & Keris Dance, depicting the timeless theme of good versus evil. In the background, gongs and percussion instruments provide a musical accompaniment to create a meaningful experience. Then proceed to Celuk village, where you can experience the making of Gold or Silver jewelries, Batuan village the place of Balinese artists' colony, famous for its painters' and artists' studios, you will visit one of the galleries to watch painters at work ,Mas village where skilled carvers turn slabs of teak and ebony into many different forms and decorations. Straight further North for a quick stop at the lush green Rice terrace at Ceking Village. You will then continue to Kintamani, a beautiful place for lunch overlooking the slopes of Mt. Batur. Enjoy stunning views of the volcano and the lake in the distance. Stop for a coffee break at a traditionally Bali coffee roasting processed and sample the Luwak Coffee known as the most expensive coffee in the world. Finally, you will head to Tirta Empul--the temple of holy springs. This 1,000-year-old temple complex is built around a sacred spring, and Balinese journey from around the island to bathe in its protective waters.

Bedugul - Tanah Lot Temple Tour

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A Full day tour visiting: Mengwi featuring Taman Ayun Temple, known as The Beautiful Garden of Heaven built by the King of Mengwi kingdom back in 1634.Continue our journey with spectacular view of rice fields along the way. Next stop is Bedugul market, where you can try some fresh local fruit and colorful vegetable. Refresh your mind and soul by witnessing the beauty of Lake Beratan with Ulun Danu Temple, a Holy Hindu-Buddhist water shrine, dedicated to The Goddess of the lake “Dewi Danu”. Before continuing our trip, a buffet lunch will be served at the local fine restaurant overlooking the lake. Have this quick in-car trip by visiting lush green Rain Forrest at Bali Botanical Garden. Finally, Tanah Lot, the Temple on the Rock, one of the most attractive temples in Bali. Where you can feel the waves crashed, the sound that is believed could bring us to certain inspiration. Admire the beautiful sunset with the temple and the yellowish-pink horizon on the back ground.

Uluwatu and Jimbaran Bay Seafood BBQ

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Starting the visit to Tanjung Benoa at Nusa Dua peninsula area for the water sport activities, try those challenging water sports on it’s beautiful white sandy beach such as: Boat Parasailing, jet skiing, Banana boat, snorkeling, diving and experience the Turtle island. Then continue to Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) cultural park, known as the highest statue of God Wisnu. Next stop will be the Holy Uluwatu Temple, located on the southern tip of the peninsula, the ancient temple of Pura Luhur Uluwatu, perched precariously by the sea, is populated by protected monkey tribes. This temple stands on 80 meters of high cliff, overlooking the Indian Ocean and this is also the best spot to admire the beautiful sunset, witness a unique Balinese Kecak fire Dance performance, known as monkey dance, is a ritual dance taken from the tale of Ramayana, whose musical accompaniment is supplied by chanting men sitting in concentric circles rhythmically swaying as the costumed dancers weave among them. The fire dance is an exotic dance where men walk barefoot over glowing coals and are accompanied by the rhythmic chanting of up to 50 people. Highlight your trip at Jimbaran Bay to try some delicious Seafood BBQ for your special dining experience.

Kueh Lapis -- Heaven on Earth Found

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Kueh Lapis or Kuih Lapis, more affectionallly known by Singaporeans and Malaysians is known as Kue Lapis or Lapis Legit in Bali, Indonesia.

For the uninitiated, the Kue Lapis is basically a multi-layered cake which is
meticulously made by hand in Bali by first, spreading a very thin layer of cake mixture recipe onto the baking pan. This is then placed in the oven and carefully baked under low heat until it solidifies. Then, another equally thin mixture made of a different flavor is spread over the first layer. The baking pan containing 2 layers is again placed into the oven under low heat. Once it solidifies, a 3rd layer is added. This process is slowly and painfully repeated for about 20 times until you get the Bali Lapis Legit -- The Layered Cake.

Just to bake just 1 good tasting cake, it takes hours by a person whose main virtue must surely be of "pure patience". In our recent family trip to Bali, we were very fortunate enough to sample some Kueh Lapis by our Bali driver , Bina.

The taste is certainly difficult to describe. I'll just call it heavenly. It's smooth texture combined with the different layers of flavours is pure sinful indulgence.
Eat these is small portions and slowly to enjoy it's full impact. Compared to our Kueh Lapis in Singapore which we normally consume, this Bali Kue Lapis must surely win hands down.

Our samples tasted so good that we needed no convincing in purchasing 10 pieces home for friends and other family members. The results? --> Their expressive smiles on their faces says it all. I'm sure that this will be one of their "must gets" when they visit Bali next time.

One caution on the Lapis Legit. Eat the cake within 3-4 days as advised by Bina because since NO preservatives are added, it will not last long. Understand from Bina that the Kuih Lapis in Bali are made upon confirmation of order and never made in bulk. Call Bina on where to get your taste-buds satisfied.

Well, for me at least... the "not last long" aspect will not apply. It's just heavenly too good tasting to even last.

Happy Kueh Lapising !!!

Suzanne Lee Siok Hwee and Family
Singapore

Things to do in Bali

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White Water Rafting

These two hours, visually spectacular rafting trip on the Ayung and Telaga Waja River is a mix of excitement, fun and breathtaking views.

Carving through some of Bali most fantastic landscape, provide a thrill from the moment you push off from the river banks.

Highly trained river guides and welcoming operational staff, make this trip the most memorable experience of your stay in Bali.

A must while you are in Bali

Book with us today, and Get a special discount!!

Mount Batur Trekking

A climb to the summit of Mount Batur – 1,717 meters and still an active volcano - to watch the sunrise is a great experience for more energetic travelers. This is an easy climb of about 2 hours and local guides abound. You do not need to be in peak physical shape to complete this trek. Be the first one to admire the Sun rise from the highest peak of Mount Batur.

Bali Massage and Spa

Balinese believe that the body, mind and spirit work in harmony. The health and well being of all make the whole happy.

Massage releases tension, frees the muscle tissues of toxins and improves the body’s circulation of blood and healing power.Reflexology or Foot Massage relieves stress from specific areas in the feet that are in harmony with other areas of the body and increases the rejuvenating and revitalizing powers of the whole being.

Street food in Bali

The food you find along Bali's bustling road side is nice and cheap. It is nothing like that

you can find in the restaurants/cafe there as the taste are truly local and

authentic.

I have been to

Bali for many times and it never occur me to try the local

Balinese food. But for this time

round, we were in Bali for a

week and we wanted to try some of the authentic street Balinese food.

So we told Mr Bina that we wanted to try the

“street food” in Bali, he was a

little bit concerned that our

“stomach” cannot take it.

We told him if we survived the

street food in Bangkok, we should not have a problem in Bali. Thanks to Mr Bina, who have brought us around to taste the authentic street Balinese food.

Here are the food that we have tried – We must say that we got no regret trying all this nice food (We definitely miss the food now) – Yummy!!

Pic1 - Nasi Ayam??

White rice topped with chicken, cripsy chicken skin, fish, satay, egg and a wide selection of

cooked vegetables including kang kung. A dollop of hot sambal might be added to the side of the plate.

Love the crispy

chicken skin!

Pic2 - Mie Bakso

This Indonesian

food is very popular at anytime. The soup has a peppery and garlic taste. Bakso mostly

served with noodle and it include dices of chicken meat, vegetable, spring onions and a bowl of beef meatball

soup. To spice it up you can

add a dash of chilli sauce and sweet soya sauce.

Pic3 -

Ayam Betutu

Ayam Betutu is also known as "Volcano Chicken” – this dish which is made from chicken,

which contains the spices. The best part is the gravy, it is “Superb HOT” which is very spicy. That is why people called it as "Volcano Chicken”.

Pic4 - Warung Mak Beng (Fish Soup)

It is located in Sanur Beach.

They sell Fresh Fish and their specialties include fish soup cooked with Balinese traditional

spices, fried fish, and extraordinary chilli sauce. Their fish soup is basically made up of rich fish broth and whole of fresh fish, mixed with Balinese traditional spices and

cucumbers.

Pic5 - Masakan Padang

where you find a place to sit and everything will be served to you. There are a wide variety of dishes, stacked on top of each other - Rice, dishes, desserts. You eat what you want only, just remove the food you don't want to eat and put it aside and you get charged for what you eat.

Vivian Lim and Family – October 2010

(Singapore)

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A taste of Golf with a taste of Bali !!!

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Going to miss your golf clubs while you are in Bali? Well check this out…
This trip combining “Playing golf for fun and scenic view in Bali”
Try your Swing, Driving, Chipping or Putting at the highest golf course in Bali, situated in the center of Bali where fresh breeze and great landscape will cool you down. The journey there has spectacular views of rice fields along the way to this lovely golf course, where you can swing to your heart's content for 2 hours before setting off to see Lake Beratan with Ulun Danu Temple,a beautiful Holy Hindu-Buddhist Water Shrine, dedicated to the Goddess of the Lake, "Dewi Danu". Here you can refresh your mind and soul in it's beauty, before stopping off at Bedugul Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Market, where you can try some of the local produce.
Before continuing our trip, a buffet lunch will be served at a local restaurant overlooking the lake. From there we will visit some of the lush green Rain Forest at Bali Botanical Gardens.
On the way back "home", we will stop at the local Durian and Mangosteen shop, in order for
you to continue your Bali experience in the comfort of your hotel.

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Chartered Transport in Bali - Bali Private tour

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Here are some tips for you travelers who wish to go on a day trip in Bali. Bali is small enough to traverse in couple of hours by road, so it would be so great if you arrange your own itinerary before you go on a tour. You might have to think about what you are planning to do before you decide on which tour organizer you go with, then you will find these transport services will be pleased to help you. You can go either with; public transport such as Bemo(local transport) or public Bus, tourist shuttle buses, motorbike and bicycle, rental car or even a helicopter. And for the most comfortable one is "Chartered transport" Or "Bali Private Tour". Hundreds of drivers in Bali offer Private tours, which means you rent their vehicle with them as the Bali driver. With somebody driving for you, you have got plenty of time to look around, manage your time and arrange your own tour itinerary. But make sure, before you hire them, you must be very clear about who's paying for fuel,where you want to go and stop, meals,parking fee, entrance ticket or any other terms and conditions.
With Tour driver/guide from escorterinbali, we will serve you with the best companion to explore Bali... So good luck and have a nice day in Bali with Bali driver from BALI CUSTOMIZED TOUR!!!

Thank's so much to my clients....

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Rice Farming

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Rice terraces or 'Sawah' are one of the most memorable sights on Bali, and you will see them almost everywhere,arranged in steps up hillsides, tumbling down steep-side river valleys and encircling villages. The fertile volcanic soil, plentiful sunshine and regular rains create ideal growing conditions that sustain at least three crops a year. All of this process is nearly done by hand, from the painstaking planting of the seedlings to the harvesting. Spiritual help is also enlisted from The Rice Goddess, 'Dewi Sri' who is courted with numerous rituals and worshiped at a tiny shrine in every rice field.

Amazing Bali on It's Culture, Arts and Scenic views (Bali arts and cultural tours)

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Kintamani Tour
This comprehensive tour will encompass a little of everything, including shopping. First, you will see the Barong Dance which is a traditional dance depicting the timeless theme of good versus evil. In the background, gongs and percussion instruments provide a musical accompaniment to create a meaningful experience. Continue to the village of Mas, where skilled carvers turn slabs of teak and ebony into many different forms and decorations. At the Ubud artists' colony, famous for its painters' and artists' studios, galleries and museums, you will visit one of the galleries to watch painters at work. Take time to browse in the large gift shop where you can purchase the finished products. You will then continue to Kintamani, a beautiful place for lunch overlooking the slopes of Mt. Batur. Enjoy stunning views of the volcano and the lake in the distance. Finally, you will head to Tirta Empul--the temple of holy springs. This 1,000-year-old temple complex is built around a sacred spring, and Balinese journey from around the island to bathe in its protective waters.