 Bali Island, is very synonymous with natural beauty. Panorama offered
"Island of the Gods" is very exotic, making anyone who's been there
certainly will never forget it, even tempted to go back again.
Various
places and objects of tourism there. Starting from Kintamani, Bedugul,
Sukawati, Ubud, Tanah Lot, Uluwatu, Dreamland Beach, Kuta, Lovina,
Besakih, Sanur, Batubulan, Denpasar, GWK, Jimbaran, Legian and Seminyak,
Tulamben, Candidasa, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, Sangeh, as well as
some other places that are difficult enumerated.
I, who happened to be a week in Bali to cover the tennis tournament Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions, from 31 October to 7 November, had the opportunity to enjoy one of tourism object in there. After completing the task of proclaiming an international event that brings the world's top eight tennis players, myself and the media entourage visited Jakarta to Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua.
This is the first time I went to a place which is located at the southern tip of Bali, known as a center for water tourism. Many games are offered, ranging from parasailing, banana boating, jet skiing, rolling donut, a flying fish, snorkeling, scuba diving, glass bottom boat plus turtle island, as well as other water sports.
After seeing the list of activities offered, I have a glass bottom turtle island. This package caught my attention, because it gives a little "adventure" small before going to the turtle island.
Together with five colleagues, I boarded a motor boat that has been provided. Had raises a question mark, when the captain gave us a packet of bread. But it all became clear when the boat, which didasarnya no clear glass, stopping in the middle of the ocean where there are "aquarium" under the sea.
We were asked to throw the bread out of the boat. Like there is in a giant pool, hundreds of colorful fish came to the surface to catch and eat the bread, so me and my colleagues can see up close the diversity of fish in the sea of Tanjung Benoa. In fact, we can also see the beauty of sea coral and some types of marine animals and plants, through clear glass at the bottom of the boat motor.
Having satisfied the "play" with hundreds of fish, we continue the journey by motor boat was headed turtle island. It took about half an hour to get to the place of captivity one of the protected rare animals.
Up there, I was somewhat surprised by what he saw did not fit with my reflection before arriving at the venue. Because the island is just a small place that can be surrounded only in less than an hour. Nevertheless, I am quite amused by what's on the sandy island because it is not just turtles, but there are some other animals that are kept.
When the boat pulled up, there were several people dressed in blue standing around the entrance. They are the guide, which will serve every guest who came to the island. We were greeted with friendly by a mother, who immediately invited me and five colleagues to see what is there.
We first see the turtle eggs that dieram. After that, we headed to the next pond containing turtles adult, who is ready and has become a parent. In this place (adult turtle), we can see several species of sea turtles, whose age ranges from 10 to 70 years. Each person was given the opportunity to hold and photos with turtles.
Not only turtle. In this island there are also several animals such as hawks, bats, snakes and iguanas, which are very tame, so we also have the opportunity to hold and do a picture together.
I and my colleagues to take another opportunity. When the entrance to the stable sea eagle, we had time like Limbad style, a magician who kerab appear on television because perangainya a quiet and always carry a hawk on his shoulder. Each of us put on the shoulders of the sea eagles, and animals with sharp talons and powerful beak appeared to stay calm. We also photograph with a black eagle and the iguana.
Satisfied around the island, we were immediately lift the foot, without enjoying the coconut ice sold there. Before passing the exit and into the boat, we contribute USD 5,000 per person, which will be used to buy food for turtle and all the animals in place of the turtle island.
In addition to the turtle tour to the island, there are several types of games offered at Tanjung Benoa this. After a trip to turtle island, some of my colleagues try parasailing, to feel the sensation of floating in the air about 80 meters high, with umbrella parachute pulled by speed boat, around the coast of Tanjung Benoa.
Some are trying other games very challenging, ie jetski, banana boat, flying fish.
To jetski, must be accompanied by an instructor, given at Tanjung Benoa beach there are many boats and other watersport activities. Thus, collisions could be avoided because the instructor will be guiding down to the sea, before he (the instructor) handed the wheel to the visitor who wants to play jetski.
Want to try the sensation of water attractions in Tanjung Benoa this? Please try.
- List of games and prices (taken from Benoa Marine Dive and Water Sports Recreation)
Parasailing: 20 U.S. dollars per round
Banana Boat: 20 U.S. dollars per 15 minutes
Donut Boat: 20 U.S. dollars per 15 minutes
Fly Fish: U.S. $ 35 per 2 rounds
Jet Ski: 25 U.S. dollars per 15 minutes
Glass Bottom Boat: 25 U.S. dollars per hour
Glass Bottom and Turtle Island: 30 U.S. dollars per hour
Turtle Island: 25 U.S. dollars per hour
Mangrove Jungle Tour: 65 dollars per 3 hours
Water Skiing: 35 U.S. dollars per 15 minutes
Snorkeling: 25 U.S. dollars per hour
Speed Boat: 60 dollars per 30 minutes
Coral Fishing: 105 U.S. dollars per 5 hour
Dophin Watching Tour: 80 U.S. dollars per 3 hours
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