Alternative
Route
Some
of the TOP Hotels in Bali
Bali's
most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six-kilometre
sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation,
shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but
most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast
Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north
coast. The island's other major destination is the cultural
centre of Ubud , a still charming but undeniably commercialized
overgrown village, where traditional dances are staged
every night of the week and the streets are full of
arts-and-crafts galleries.
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa : The Nusa Dua
Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxury property strategically
located only 15 kilometers away from the... Nusa Dua
Aston Bali Resort & Spa : The Aston
Bali Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel located on the
waterfront facing golden sandy beaches... Tanjung Benoa
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel : Sanur
Paradise Plaza Hotel is situated in the coastal village
of Sanur, an ideal location from which to explore...
Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites : The Sanur
Paradise Plaza Suites is located in Sanur Village just
two kilometers from the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel....Grand
Bali Beach Hotel also is a nice hotel in Sanur.
Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga : The Swiss
Belhotel Bali Aga is a deluxe property strategically
located only 20 kilometers northeast from the Ngurah
Rai... Nusa Dua
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotels located in
Nusa Dua and The Oberoi Bali located
in Seminyak, Maya Ubud located in Ubud,
The Alilia Ubud, Chedi, Hard
Rock Hotel Bali located in Kuta beach, Melia
Bali located in Nusa Dua and Padma
Bali located in Kuta
Another way to get from Banjarmasin to Samarinda, and
also to experience a bit of Dayak country en route,
is to take a klotok up the Barito all the way to Muaratewe,
Rp1O,000 (if you charter a speed boat, Rp50,000). From
Muaratewe try to reach the headwaters of the Barito
northeast by canoe. From the end of the line trek to
Intu, which consists of just a few shacks. This is a
46 day walk; you need a guide, Rp2-300 a day and you
must supply his food. Walk for a day over logs through
swamp country; if you fall off a log, you sink up to
your neck in mud (no kidding). Don't expect to cover
more than 20 km maximum perday; you can usually do 10
km without too much trouble. Getting down river to Sambuan
and Muaramuntai from Intu could be difficult. Allow
at least 2 weeks for this alternative way to reach Samarinda.
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