At Alam Sari it is our business to make your holiday what you want it to be. The information that follows may help you plan some activities during your stay as well as enjoy all the good things Alam Sari and Bali offers you.

From the location of Keliki on the map, you can see we are in the centre of the island with many of Bali's main attractions less than an hour away. However long your stay with us, we can assure you that besides just relaxing in the peaceful environment we offer, there are many other activities for you to do.

Here are just a few suggestions:

The village of Keliki, which we are a part of, is a typical rural Balinese village. Its people are friendly and by walking around the village you will soon experience the colour, serenity and beauty of everyday Balinese life in its unspoiled rural setting. Many of our staff live in the village or nearby and would be happy to escort you or arrange a guide from the village. Keliki is renowned for its fine miniature paintings and wooden carving of fruits and flowers. In the village you can visit the artist’s homes and studios. In our lobby area look out for regular displays and demonstrations of the various painting, carving, weaving and other crafts practised in Bali. Items for sale are of good quality and the prices are fixed-no bargaining required!

Half and full-day walks and climbs in some of the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of the interior of the island can be arranged from Alam Sari. The volcanic crater of Mount Batur can be reached in a day and the walk to Ubud takes half a day. You can hire a mountain bike from us and use it to explore the lanes and hidden paths that are found everywhere. We have maps and guides to assist you if needed and can provide packed lunches for such trips.

The nearby Ayung River, about 20 minutes drive from Alam Sari, provides the excitement of white-water rafting for those seeking a little more adventure. Each day rafts plunge down the river taking you on the experience of a lifetime yet in complete safety. Bookings and transport can be arranged at the Reception desk.

For sea lovers, good beaches for surfing and swimming are an hour away. Sailing trips can also be arranged to some of Bali's offshore islands. For scuba divers and snorkelers some of the most beautiful underwater life you will ever see is within easy reach. We can arrange for experienced instructors who will handle all the arrangements for such diving trips and you can even learn to scuba dive and be certificated during your stay.

Bali is full of villages, temples, holy places and a host of other attractions of cultural and historic interest. All are set in a landscape that no postcard can fully capture. Dozens of interesting places can be visited. We are happy to give any advice we can that will assist in your exploring and can arrange the use of experienced tour guides and drivers to allow you to experience the cultural heritage and sheer natural beauty of the 'island of the gods'.

Besides everything else, Bali is a shoppers' paradise. Whether shopping in Kuta or Sanur for clothing, shoes, leather goods, bags, music tapes and souvenirs or in the villages that specialise in silver and gold jewellery, weaving, woodcarving, painting, furniture and antiques, you'll be amazed at the quality and quantity available and pleasantly surprised at the prices. Most shopping locations are within an hour's drive from Alam Sari and we are happy to advise you of the best locations to buy.

No visit to Bali is complete without witnessing a traditional Balinese temple festival. The colour, music, decorations, ritual and ceremony are an unforgettable experience. We will try to locate a nearby festival and make the necessary arrangements for you to visit it.



For golfers, two world class 18 hole courses are just over an hour's drive away. One is a seaside course at Nusa Dua in the south of the island and the other, Bali Handara, is located inside the rim of an extinct volcano to the north. Both courses welcome visitors and we can make advance bookings for you.

For runners, a local group of Hash House Harriers runs regularly nearby. Otherwise the lanes and paths all around us provide some of the most beautiful scenery to run in you're likely to experience anywhere. Indonesia's national sports are soccer and badminton. The local villagers would welcome you to join them to play.

For musicians, dancers, gastronomes and linguists, local villagers would be happy to teach you how to play in the Balinese gamelan, learn a Balinese dance, prepare Balinese food and learn the rudiments of the Balinese language. If you would like to participate in any of these activities we can make the necessary arrangements.

So from seeing the sun rise over Gunung Agung, Bali's holy mountain, from your porch at dawn to watching the return at sunset of the beautiful white herons to their roosts in nearby Petulu village, your days can be filled with a variety of wonderful experiences.

And what of the evenings? Nights in our part of Bali are quiet and relaxed. We don't offer a nightclub, disco or pop music. Instead, every night of the week there are cultural performances of Balinese dance, drama or puppetry in Ubud and its surrounding villages - all less than 30 minutes away from Alam Sari. On any night of the week enjoy a cool drink at the bar, poolside or in your room before enjoying the food and decor in our restaurant while listening to the gentle music of Bali playing in the background. And last but not least, to end your day we guarantee you a cool, quiet and comfortable night's rest every night you are with us.

And if all this activity sounds a little too strenuous, then remember to spend some time relaxing by our pool, admiring the view and relaxing. There is no better place to do it than in this beautiful corner of the world that we call home.

For a full list of learning opportunities in Bali, please visit www.learninginbali.com