Preparations

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

Apply for a permit (Rp500) at the Wildlife Conservation Office in the opposite end of town from the market in Labuhanbajo, a village in far western Flores. It's more convenient to obtain this permit in Singaraja, North Bali, before you arrive. In Labuhanbajo the permit takes 3 days to get since 9 copies have to be made. Don't accuse them of corruption otherwise they'll raise the fee to Rp5000 and won't give you a receipt. For baiting the lizards, buy a goat in Labuhanbajo for Rp2-3000 (the losmen should arrange it) and have it slaughtered before you go so that the carcass will be sufficiently rotted by the time you get to Komodo Island; Rp600 worth of stinky old fish will also suffice to capture their olfactory attention. You must also take along a guide from Labuhanbajo, Rp1000 a day. Bring some rice and vegetables because food is neither plentiful nor varied on the island. Take a telephoto lens.