The Island of the Gods – Bali is without doubt a special and unique place. An integral part of the vast Indonesian archipelago, yet different in so many ways.

Predominantly Hindu, in a nation of just under 240 million people, where Islam is the principal religion. Bali is the only place outside of the Indian sub-continent where the Hindu religion exists in any real strength.

Their descendants have succeeded in both protecting and enriching their heritage through to the present day. Strongly resisting cultural and religious encroachment under a succession of foreign and Indonesian rulers.

Bali’s present day culture is a unique fusion of Hinduism combined with elements of Buddhism. Which is overlaid on village life and the crops that are grown on the rich volcanic soil of the island. Combined with the many festivals and celebrations that bind the whole thing together.

It is without a doubt what makes Bali so special.

With many types of vegetation at different altitudes, nature lovers will not get bored here. Bali has 4 volcanoes, two of which are active. 

The volcanic mineral rich soil is perfect for rice fields, which you might have seen photos of already. One of the biggest rice fields of Bali is now even a Unesco World Heritage site. You can roam the island and find many small rice fields along the way.

There are white-sand beaches, black sand beaches, cliffs and mangrove. All adding to the diversity of life living there and the type of dives you can have!

The island hides a lot of waterfalls which have to be found in the middle of the forest. For example, Gigit, Kanto Lampo, Kroya or Tagenungan Waterfall.

We collaborate with a handful trusted local tour agencies. In order to get a better idea of what is on the menu, check our “Combine” tab. 

Bali has all kinds of sports activities, cooking classes, history tours, trekking tours and the list goes on.

If you do not find what you are looking for, feel free to ask, because we have not put every possible tour on our website.

Gili Meno may be the smallest and quietest of the three islands but it’s as close as you’ll get to a true tropical island getaway. Sandwiched between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, its stunning beaches and laid-back charm provide a great escape for honeymooners looking for seclusion or those just wanting to get away from it all!

Gili Air, although closest to mainland Lombok, lays somewhere between the tranquillity of Gili Meno and the bustle of Gili Trawangan – making it a great option for backpackers and families wanting to get away from the tourist crowds and immerse themselves in the local culture.  Dining options are also quite varied, with inexpensive local food available inland to grilled fish and international cuisine being offered at the many beachside restaurants

Gili Trawangan is the biggest and most visited of the three and has earned a reputation as ‘Party Island’ amongst the world’s travellers. Gili T has undergone some dramatic changes over the past five years and now caters to a decidedly more upmarket crowd, often with family in-tow, all seeking that tropical island experience with the luxuries of home. Watching the fishing boats passing through the channel between Gili T and Meno, plus the lack of motorized traffic still makes for a chilled out vibe – but at night time Gili T really is a partygoers paradise.

Situated at Bali’s North West Peninsula, West Bali National Park is a 70.000-hectare Monsoon forest preserve, which includes the Menjangan Island and its surrounding waters. The Park is an exotic wildlife sanctuary, an appealing haven for nature enthusiasts, which may be explored by boat, on-foot trekking or bicycling. 

Menjangan (meaning Deer) Island’s fascinating underwater realm can be equally discovered by scuba diving or just snorkeling. Menjangan Island has some of Bali’s best coral reefs, wall-diving and snorkelling sites, teeming with a spectacular marine life and famous for its lack of currents and the great visibility, which extends to 50 metres at particular times of the year. 

Here you can view some of the best soft corals, sponges, and Bali’s greatest diversity of gorgonian fans found anywhere in Bali. The fans attract huge numbers of small reef fish including brightly coloured parrot fish, yellow back fusiliers, powder-blue surgeon fish, damsel fish, puffer fish, unicorn fish, barracuda and silvery jacks. The walls plummet deep into the ocean floor so there is always plenty to see.

It is a beautiful 20 – 30 minute boat ride to Menjangan.

Some of the best dive sites are POS 1, POS 2 and Eel Garden. At Eel garden you can get some current at times, and find a lot of fish action. Pelagic encounters of White Spotted Eagle rays, mola molas, whalesharks, reef sharks are not common but they are possible! 

Along the maincoast – nearest to Menjangan – at Banyuwedang Bay, the reef is as good as at Menjangan’s best sites. Check out the diving on both sides of this bay! Nearby Pemuteran is not as rich nor rewarding as the others, but are okay for night diving or to search for the Mandarin fish. 

Divesites like Ghost Bay provide top-class muck diving, with mimic octopus, ghost pipefish and more. Amed Wall and Pyramids provide easy drift dives with turtles, reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays and many reef fish.

If you want wrecks then we are just 20 minutes from the famous USAT Liberty wreck. Lots of marine life also call the wreck their home including Bumphead parrot fish, barracuda, turtles, hard & soft corals, and macro life like pygmy seahorse, nudibranch, scorpion fish, etc. After the wreck, for the 2nd dive we normally choose between Coral Garden which also offers macro life, or the Drop Off which is a wall that eventually drops down to more than 70 meters and is covered in sponges and wonderful gorgonian fans.

Amed also has its own wreck called the Japanese Wreck, this offers more macro and many gorgonians on a sloping reef.

For the big fish lovers we have sites like Bunutan and Gili Selang where you will find more current and more big fish – sharks, barracudas and occasionally even the ocean sunfish Mola Mola as they take a break from Nusa Penida!

Amed is very well situated and we can also offer day-trips to some of the other Bali dive locations including Padang Bai, Candidasa and Nusa Penida.

The dive sites around the Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air are relatively close – within a 15-minute ride away. This allows us to return between dives so you can shower, relax on the beach, in the restaurant or by the pool.

Due to the currents, the majority of dive sites are drift dives from a boat.

Scuba diving around the Gili Islands is rather nice and completely fine but nothing spectacular if you compare to other places in Indonesia. However, on the plus side you can see many turtles, due to conservational efforts. Whale sharks sometimes do pass by, and you can find reef sharks and rays out there as well. 

The Gilis can easily give a perfect holiday getaway. And of course you have the many restaurant options, people to meet, spas, beer places etc..! You can have the most wonderful time here, but don’t expect world class diving, but completely good diving(!), with warm water and good people.

The peak of the South Bali upwelling, June through October, produces the greatest pelagic catch for Bali’s fishermen. For a diver, the time of the upwelling, is when the East Bali and Nusa Penida sites come alive, and when molas and other pelagics appear. 

This is also when you can encounter some very cold water. Sea temperatures around Bali usually range from 26 – 28 degrees C, but when the upwelling raises the thermocline to diving depths in these areas, the water temperature can drop into the teens. 

The dry season in Bali runs from April to October however the best diving season is all the way from April to November.