Amed is situated on the South Eastern side of Bali, Indonesia. It’s a scenic and coastal area that covers the villages of Aas, Selang, Bunutan, Lipah, Jemeluk, and Banyuning. It is famous for it’s incredible diving spots, snorkeling beaches, and spectacular bays filled with colorful fishing boats.

Amed is an area that lacks hydration from rivers and streams and is full of rocky land, so farming rice is practically impossible. The way people make a living in this area is mainly through fishing, farming cattle, and cultivating corn.

Amed offers dive sites for all levels of diving experience. Jemeluk Bay can be explored from waters close to shore or far off shore by boat. As you go deeper, there will be a sudden deep drop off of more than a 100 feet, where you will see abundant and lively sea life. Diving areas off of Selang and Bunutan offer amazing sites but are more suitable for a professional level of diving. Aside from the Amed area, if you drive 20-30 minutes north to the town of Tulamben, you will hit a dive zone about 100 feet offshore where the USS Liberty wreck is located. This is a world-renowned attraction, where you will encounter beautiful soft corals, large array of fish, and many other fascinating sea creatures.

Tourists and expats come to Amed to getaway from the hustle and bustle of touristic towns such as Kuta and Seminyak. It definitely is a place that offers a more laid-back atmosphere and perfect for people who want to experience extreme relaxation. The beautiful black sandy beaches fascinate people as well as near by temples, and palaces such as the Purah Besakih and the Tirta Gangga. Our company, Pambali, can also organize sailing trips on traditional Indonesian sailboats for whale/dolphin watching. We can also arrange a fishing trip with local Balinese fishermen guides who are experts at trolling for fish. The nightlife scene in Amed is very limited but there are a few joints where you can have a good time such as The Pavilion and the Wava Weve Bar.

There are countless accommodations in the Amed area. Whether you want to stay in a luxury Bali villa, a beachfront hotel, or something more affordable, Pambali can assist you in finding the right place. You can contact us through info@pambali.com and we will be more than happy to help you organize your Bali holiday.

Archipelago Adventure is a tour company that organizes single or group motorbike trips in Bali and Java. They have the experience and knowledge to ensure that each client will be safe and satisfied throughout each expedition. They have studied the trails in Bali and in Java down to a Tee, and have specialists do routine check ups on the bikes and all the equipment. The company just purchased brand new Suzuki DR 650 trail bikes, which are perfect for the types of terrain that will be encountered on the expeditions. Their outlook is to provide clients an opportunity to discover Indonesia in a different and more meaningful way. Bali is known to be an exclusive island that has world-renowned restaurants, high-end shops, and luxury Bali villas. Tourists who come to Bali explore the busy streets of Seminyak and Kuta and think that is all to this magnificent island, but they are totally wrong. Bali and Java is such a beautiful place, with so much more to offer than touristic things. Let Archipelago Adventure give you an unforgettable experience as you discover new and untouched landmarks on these Indonesian islands.

Archipelago Adventure does two types of motorbike tours. The first tour is on the island of Bali and is just a one-day excursion. The other one is a long but fun 10-day excursion on the island of Java.

The one-day tour in Bali starts off at Mount Batur at 7:00am and ends in Ubud, the cultural art capital of the island. This trek will take you in between the volcano and lake Batur and through old village roads, forests, rice paddies, coffee plantations, cocoa plantations, and sacred Balinese temples. There will be multiple stops; one will be a coffee break at a warung, which has a spectacular view of the volcanic crater. The next stop after riding through incredibly lush forestry will be at a restaurant for a delicious meal. This expedition ends with a view of the rice fields and the sunset in the background. Most clients love this expedition because they get to see a side of Bali that they have never seen before.

The 10-day Java tour will be a fun filled and unforgettable experience. It starts off on the eastern side of the island where the landscapes are just phenomenal. You will come across a totally different culture, natural wilderness, outback areas, green forests, ocean views, lake views, many different types of plantations, diverse trails, and friendly locals. This is an all around and jam packed trip where you will encounter just about everything. Doing this motor biking expedition for 10 days will totally change the outlook you have on life and also unleashes the captivating beauty of this place.

Jenggala Ceramic is situated in the heart of Jimbaran, Bali. It is world-renowned to be the home of the finest hand made ceramic and glassware productions in all of Indonesia. Talented artists and designers from Indonesia and abroad collaborate together to create unique, elegant, and high quality pieces of art to be displayed and sold all over the world.

Jenggala was established in 1976. It started off in a very small warehouse in Batu Jimbar, Sanur, by a famous New Zealander artist and potter Brent Hesselyn, a local Indonesian Wija Waworuntu, and his daughter Ade. Throughout the years, the demand of Jenggala products grew and became more popular in the international market. Now products are being shipped all of the world. Eventually they moved to Jimbaran, where visitors and tourists come to shop and take home magnificent pieces of art.

This place is very sophisticated and special, which consists of a gallery, an exhibition area, a factory, a do it yourself paint/pottery making section, and also an excellent café.

The gallery is where the artists display all the beautiful hand made products to be sold including new collections that are constantly being produced. The new collection sets they currently have on display consists of wobble mugs, Spirit of Winter, Frangipani, Bamboo, Pincuk, Valentine, Hand bag, Jenggala Lighting, and Ketupat collections.

The exhibition area is a part of the building where up and coming artists as well as acclaimed artists from Indonesia and abroad, can come to promote their work. They are also invited to share their knowledge and viewpoints to the artists of Jenggala, so that their products are constantly developing and evolving. This area is also open to the public to see these artists make hands on demonstrations.

The factory is where the artists do their magic to create the masterpieces for the store. Each piece is made with love and is given special care from the get go, from processing of materials, blending, shaping, and finishing each piece. The glazes that are used are all lead-free.

The paint and pottery section is an area where children and adults can use their creative abilities to design and paint their own pottery. First they would choose the type of ceramic item they would like to use (plate, mug, cup, saucer, or bowl) then they would choose their colors and start painting their masterpiece. Stencils and sponges are provided. When the pottery is finished being designed, the friendly staff will take it to be fired in the factory, which usually takes 2-4 days.

One of the perks of coming to Jenggala is their café, which serves delicious light meals, fresh brewed coffee, and tea.

Jenggala is definitely a place to visit when in Bali and is very close to near by towns such as Nusa Dua, Kuta, Seminyak, and Bukit areas.

Mount Agung also known as Gunung Agung is one of the tallest mountains on the island of Bali, Indonesia. Because of its massiveness, it affects its surrounding regions through different environmental changes. When the clouds come from the Western side, Mount Agung is so tall and immense that it blocks rain clouds from getting onto the Eastern portion of the surrounding area. So the Western regions get more rain, which makes it more verdant and fertile compared to the dry and desolate Eastern side.

Mount Agung is an active volcano that has a vast and seemingly bottomless crater. Although it has a large crater, it is so massive that it looks totally conical from a far. On clear days, you can even see the peak of Mount Rinjani on Lombok from Mount Agung.

The Balinese people mainly practice the religion of Hindu and believe that Mount Agung is a total reproduction of the famous Mount Meru. This is a holy mountain in Hindu cosmology, which is said to be the core of everything that is metaphysical, physical, and spiritual in all the universes out there. Many Hindu temples all over the world have been built to symbolize this sacred mountain. The most significant temple in Bali, which is named Purah Besakih is perched on the towering slopes of Mount Agung. On February 18, 1963 Mount Agung erupted which caused destruction in surrounding areas. The lava flow came very close to Purah Besakih, but did not destroy this holy temple. The Balinese people believe that the Gods allowed this to happen to show their power and to express how important this temple is.

Many tourists and visitors who come to Bali make it part of their itinerary to do a trek up Mount Agung. They can choose to do this trek without a guide or through our company Pambali. We can arrange special trekking guides who are professionals and are very familiar with the area, weather conditions, and trained to do first aid. This trek can be done in two ways; the first one is to finish it as a single climb, which starts at 10:00pm. The hikers trek all night into the wee hours of the morning, just in time to watch the sunrise. The second way is to stop three quarters of the trek, set up camp, sleep for a few hours, continue hiking, and eventually arrive to the summit. This is a very difficult hike where weather climates and conditions can change very rapidly so people should make sure to wear comfortable waterproof clothing. Water is also not available along the way so climbers should pack a sufficient amount of water and also food.

In many countries, showing public display of affection is frowned upon, but once a year the Med-Medan festival (kissing ritual event) is put on for everyone to see. This special event is only performed in one village in Bali, which is in Banjar Kaja Sesetan, Denpasar.

This fascinating and eye-catching event is held the day after Nyepi, which is known to be the “Day of Silence” for the Hindu Balinese people. During the Med-Medan festival, teenage boys and girls dressed up in beautiful ceremony clothing are lined up facing each other, with the girls on the southern side of the field and the boys on the northern side. As they stand there with pumping adrenaline running through their veins, they follow the beat of the Blenganjur instrument. The couples start to charge each other as the sounds of the Blenganjur grow faster and faster, until their puckering lips meet. The adults supervising this event act as referees. After a few minutes of intense kissing, the adults pour buckets of cold water of the teenagers until they separate. This is repeated over and over again until every person in the line gets his or her turn. Prior to the main ritual event, local villagers pay their respects, pray, and respectfully ask the gods for their blessings at the local temple. This event attracts many locals and tourists on the island, but only locals from the village of Kaja Sesetan are permitted to take part in this festival. In fact, it is mandatory for all teenagers residing in this village, to participate in Med-Medan.

The purpose of this event is to ensure protection to the village from bad happenings. The head of the Banjar in this village said that one year they decided not to have the celebration, and two pigs where found fighting each other in the field. The crazy thing about this situation was that they could not be pulled apart from each other. To him, it resembled the Med-Medan ritual and it was a way for the Gods to tell him that this event should never be missed. Ever since that incident, the festival has never been canceled. This famous ritual event may soon come to an end as the National Legislators look to shut it down. Soon, people who participate in this may be fined or even get some jail time. The local villagers still believe that if the Gods want to keep this ritual going, nothing will be able to stop it.

A favorite of many, Sticky Fingers is an authentic Italian restaurant located at Echo Beach, in the village of Canggu. It’s a modern and cozy two-story dining place with fresco outside seating, which offers beachfront views of the ocean. It is designed and decorated with a contemporary touch. The restaurant atmosphere is very cozy, colorful, stylish, and gives a unique blend to the beach and surf scene in Bali. It’s a great place to grab a quick bite to eat and relax after an epic surf session. They even offer a complimentary shower for people who decide to take a dip in the ocean and also supply surf racks to leave your board at the beach.

Many bring their laptops to the restaurant to take advantage of the free high speed WiFi-connection that Sticky Fingers offer. The owner of the restaurant chose the best Internet provider on the island, which is Citra Media. It is very fast and reliable for people who want to check their email, Skype, surf the net, and do quick uploads and downloads. They also have comfortable seating and lounging areas for people who just want to relax and read a book/magazine, while sipping away at the best cappuccinos on the island.

The owner of Sticky Fingers is a local born Italian who has a strong background of bartending. He worked in Italy, New York, and London before arriving in Bali. His dream was to open a little warung by the beachside to serve Authentic Italian cuisines. With his experience in the restaurant business, his dreams became a reality in 2008. Now, Sticky Fingers has blossomed to be one of the best restaurants in the Canggu area. He also cares about the local community. He gives back by donating to local charities and by hiring employees only from the Canggu vicinity.

The menu is very affordable and simple, yet tasty, which people love. The menu consists of an array of Italian appetizers, pastas, paninis, pizzas, soups, and local Indonesian food. They even have a separate breakfast menu for early birds. The menu also consists of special cocktail drinks, caffes, fresh fruit juice, milkshakes, and other fountain drinks. For people who want to relax in the comfort of their Bali villa, boutique hotel, or apartment, Sticky Fingers also offers special home deliveries.

Sticky Fingers is hands down a great addition to the other restaurants in Canggu. It has one of the best atmospheres, a unique menu, spectacular views, free Internet connection, and located right on the beach of Canggu.

Located in the heart of Jimbaran Bay, Sharkeys is a world-renowned seafood restaurant. It was established in 1998 and started off with just three umbrella outdoor tables in the sand. Now it has grown to seat more than 200 people with indoor and outdoor seating areas. The ambience of this place is aimed for extreme relaxation and entertainment. The atmosphere is amazing from beachfront views, spectacular sunsets, sounds of the ocean, and candle lit dining under the starry skies.

As you and your company feast on scrumptious seafood, you will be serenaded with live music from a local acoustic band. This band features violin, guitar, jambe drums, and bass players. They go from table to table and can take song requests to your liking. They can even sing in a variety of different languages. They also have traditional and modern Balinese dance performances every Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm. After the performances are done, dining guests are welcomed to meet and greet the dancers and to take memorable photos.

Daily caught fresh white/red snapper, king fish, barracuda, tuna, garupa, crab, lobster, prawns, calamari, and fresh water clams are prepared to perfection with special Balinese spices. They also offer non-seafood items such as chicken, nasi goreng, cap cay, mie goreng, Vietnamese rolls, vegetable tempura, and french fries. They present many different ways of preparing and cooking their food such as the traditional flame grilled method with special garnishes, fried, or boiled to suite the taste of people from all over the world. The seafood that you choose is priced by weight and comes with rice, Balinese sauces, Indonesian kangkung vegetables, and fruit.

They make it a priority to ensure the best quality customer service for people who dine at Sharkeys, starting from free transportation to the restaurant from your Bali villa, boutique hotel, or apartment in the Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Tuban, Sanur, and Nusa Dua areas. They can also accommodate and help organize events for large parties, romantic dinners, and family events. There are many copycat seafood restaurants in the area, but none can compare to Sharkeys. They guarantee the best upscale and affordable fine dining in Jimbaran Bay, Bali.

Sharkeys is co-owned by a professional Balinese bodybuilder by the name of Komang Arnawa and his Westerner wife Natalie. Together they practice living a healthy lifestyle and incorporate it into the way the dishes are prepared at the restaurant. Their goal is to make your dining experience at Sharkeys memorable and enjoyable.

Season Greetings! As we reflect back on 2009, we can say it has been a very busy and successful year for Pambali.

If you are looking to spend the Holiday Season in Bali and haven’t found villa accommodations yet, not to worry as we still have good rates on last minute villa bookings. Click here to see our last minute rates: http://www.pambali.com/last-minute-rates We have the largest and widest selections of Bali villas on the island. We also guarantee the best competitive rates out of all the villa rental agencies in Bali. If you find prices that are better than ours, we will gladly match it or give you a better deal.

On the behalf of Pambali, we would like to thank you for your continued support and for choosing us to make your vacation a success! Have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season!

Pambali is a luxury villa and boutique hotel rental company in Indonesia. We supply only the top luxury villas to our clients and can assure the best quality accommodations to fit their budgets. We focus on quality service for our clients to ensure them a wonderful holiday experience in their private villa. Pambali has been catering to travelers from all over the world, when they want to explore Bali and the outer islands of this beautiful country. Although we mainly focus on Bali villa accommodations, we also offer luxury villas on Lombok.

Lombok is only 25 miles from Bali and can easily be reached by boat or plane. It has a very laid back atmosphere and is not as developed as Bali. It’s an incredible island filled with rich natural beauty. Lombok today still has untouched places where travelers love to explore. You can also find beaches with absolutely nobody or total minimal crowds. The surfing on Lombok is phenomenal and attracts many surfers who seek uncrowded and amazing waves.

There are many different types of people who live on the island such as Balinese, Javanese, and the Sumbawanese, but the main tribe who inhabit Lombok are called the Sasak people. They practice the religion of Islam, which influence their daily activities, traditions, and also the landscapes of the island. They make their living by fishing and cultivating crops such as coffee, rice, cotton, corn, and tobacco.

Although Lombok is known to be very undeveloped, more and more luxury villas are being built. Our company offers our clients one of the best private luxury villas on the island, which is the Anandita Villa.

The Anandita is a 4-bedroom beachfront villa that offers unending views of the ocean and dramatic sunsets. This private villa was built with a tropical touch and presents the most spectacular and colorful gardens. It’s the perfect exotic getaway for people who want to be pampered in every possible way. The white sandy beach is ideal for long walks, jogging, sunbathing, or beach recreational activities. The ocean is very calm and is the best for snorkeling or swimming. The villa comes complete with a large 17-meter swimming pool, a full size volleyball court, satellite television, kayaks, snorkeling gear, bikes, and a staff of 16 to attend to all your holiday needs. The daily rates for staying in the Anandita Villa are $1890 USD per night during the low seasons, $1175 per night during the high seasons, and $1395 USD per night during the peak seasons.

Indonesia has many fascinating islands that attract travelers from all over the world such as Bali, which is one the top tourist destinations. Whether you want to get pampered and live like royalty, experience the best surf trip of your life, shop, or discover a whole new perspective on different cultures, Indonesia has it all!

The island of Bali is a tourist destination where people come to indulge on the finer things in life in the privacy of their own luxury villa. You can order practically anything from the outside and have it delivered to your Bali villa. If you don’t feel for going to a massage parlor, you can always have a massage therapist come to your villa. Wherever you travel on the island, you will always find Bali villa accommodations that are up to your standards. People also love to come to Bali to explore the busy streets of Seminyak, which are full of trendy shops, well renowned restaurants, bars, and beauty salons.

Kuta is an area in Bali where the nightlife and the beach scene is totally pumping. There are a plethora of lively nightclubs and bars where you can easily hop from one place to another. There are many Bali souvenir shops on the streets that offer cheap and good quality stuff to bring back to your loved ones or friends. You can find authentic Balinese designed sarongs, intricate woodcarvings, stone statues, pottery, paintings, clothing, and much more. The best thing about buying souvenirs in this area is that you can always bargain and get great deals.

For those people who want to come to Bali and don’t want to stay in a fancy luxury villa or being pampered in a 5 star resort, there are many affordable accommodations to consider. Our company, Pambali, can help you find accommodations on the island that will fit the budget and lifestyle that you need.

Bali is also an ideal place for travelers who are looking to experience epic surfing with a tight budget. You can travel all over the island with minimal money, if you just want to live simply on your Bali surf trip. Anywhere there is a surf spot, there will always be affordable places to stay and eat in. Getting around is very inexpensive as well. You can rent a motorbike with surf racks for only $3.00- $4.00 USD a day or if you’re not comfortable with driving a motorbike, you can hire a van and a driver for only $35.00 – $40.00 USD a day.