PALOPO

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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

Rp500 from Rantepao by bus. On this 62 km road pass over a mountain pine forest. During the rains there could be more than 20 landslides blocking your way. Stay in the pasangrahan at Battang which overlooks the deep gorge down to the plain on which Palopo is located; Rp400 per night. Exotic butterflies in Battang sell for Rp150-1000. Good meals in Warung Puncak, Rp150. Look for brown sugar candy. Palopo is Muslim, another 'Hellow mister!' town. The streets are filled with becaks with the drivers sleeping in them, and at midday a cop dozes on the porch of the police station. The view from the end of the 2 km long pier is stupendous. stay and eat: A cheap town to stay in with good seafood. Losmen Marlia, JI. Kartini, is a fun place; Rp300 without a window, Rp350 with a window. There are many losmens such as Peng. Muncul (Rp350), Pang. Lima lRp350), and Rismaria (Rp350). Rumah Makan Bambooden, JI. Kartini, has alright food. A cozier place is right opposite it at Chinese-run Kios Mini Indah; try the sate and es buah. vicinity of Palopo: Climb G. Balandai, 5 km from town, a one hour's walk. Songka Beach is 5 km or Rp200 by becak. Plywood Beach is 11 km from Palopo or Rpl00 by bemo. from Palopo by boat: There are two shipping companies in Palopo, P.T. Ramanyaga, JI. Pelita 1; and P.M. Aman Jaya, close to the harbor. They each have boats leaving for Malili nightly, Rpl1001250 deck class. Passenger cabins cost extra Rp500-1000. Sometimes it's a very rough trip. There are also boats to Kolaka from where you can go overland to Kendari. by bus: Take a bus to Wotu, Rp750, then do the walk up to Tomini Bay. Catch Liman or Damri Express from Palopo, to: Ujung Pandang, Rp1650, leaving daily at 7 am; Sengkang, Rp1250; Pare Pare, Rp1500. The Rantepao buses leave from out of town a bit but you can easily walk to the depot. The charge to Rantepao is Rp600 because it's a high climb. Most buses for Rantepao leave in the morning, the last bus leaves at around 6 pm. to the Bay of Tomini and beyond: Take the bus from Palopo Rp600 to Masamba. Then walk from Masamba to Lake Poso in 3 days through a mountain pass and forest; quite easy, goes slowly up and slowly down. You might get a lift on trucks with roadbuilders. From the south end of Lake Poso to the north end of the lake, it's Rp500 by boat. From Tentena, on top of the lake, to Poso it's Rp750 by minibus. From Poso to Parigi, 7 hours by boat, Rp2000, leaving every2-3 days. From Parigi to to Palu, take a bus Rp1500. From Palu to Donggala, Rp200-250 by minibus. From Donggala get a kapal motor over to East Kalimantan or by ship down to Ujung Pandang or to Pare Pare. From Poso to Manado there are boats for Rp13,000, but not that regular. You might have to take up to 3 different boats to reach Manado. Or catch a boat just over to Gorontalo, then go overland and by coaster up the west coast of the northern peninsula to Manado, or take a boat or ship from Poso up to Bitung on the east coast of Sulawesi Utara, then by van across the peninsula to Manado, Rp300.