Many tourists who come to Indonesia during their holidays enjoy what the fascinating underwater world has to offer! Bali and it’s surrounding islands has one of the most colorful ocean floors in the world with bright corals, tropical fish, other interesting sea creatures, and ship wrecks. The underwater seabed is full of surprises!

The traditional way of ocean diving is a popular way of exploring the sea floor, but now more people are looking into a new revolutionary way of discovering the depths of the ocean. Bali Marine Walk Tours uses an open-ended helmet that allows people to be fully submerged underwater without getting their head wet. The helmet is placed over the head and is connected by air hoses to scuba tanks. It is specially fabricated with a defogging system to avoid the helmet from fogging up.  It also has a built in vent located in the back of the helmet to allow unnecessary air in the compartment to be released. The great thing about using the underwater helmet when diving is that it’s very comfortable to use and water never touches the face. You can breathe normally underwater with no attachments to your mouth or nose. Guests don’t have to worry about make-up smearing off their faces and glasses and contact lenses can be worn at all times.

Bali Marine Walk Tours is a private company that shuttles groups of people to Nusa Lembongan to explore the ocean floor. It is only a quick 30-minute excursion to the island with the Fast Boat from Marine Walk. When the guests arrive the professional dive team will assist each person in putting on their helmet. When it is securely fastened on their heads, they will then use the ladder on the side of the boat to descend down to start their underwater sea adventure. Guests will stay underwater for 15 minutes at a time. They will be amazed with the marine life and will also be given the opportunity to feed the fish in the water.

Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, swimsuit, sandals, an extra pair of clothing, and an underwater camera that be used in depths of 8 meters or more. People who are pregnant, on medications, and have a history of lung, heart, asthma, and respiratory problems are not allowed to dive. People who are physically handicapped, but can use both their hands can participate in the marine walk.

Our Company, Pambali, can arrange Bali villa accommodations and also villa/hotel transfers to and from Sanur. Contact us at info@pambali.com for more information.

Air Diving Academy

Air Diving Academy will make all your diving encounters exhilarating, stimulating, and just plane fun! It is a center that offers world acclaimed scuba diving courses, dive Safaris, and amazing daily dive trips. It is only one of a few companies in Indonesia that is actually certified and accredited as an SSI and PADI Instructor Training Facility. All diving instructors and guides are highly trained and motivated professionals. They have many years of experienced under their belt in the scuba diving world and will make your diving experience in Bali unforgettable.

Bali has been blessed with such an amazing underwater scene with abundant sea creatures, live coral, and many other fascinating things. Many visitors who come to this island for their holidays love to take advantage of the colorful sea life. They also offer snorkeling expeditions for people who like to stay on the surface and explore the ocean from above. Air Diving Academy presents only the finest diving sites on the island to their customers. There are too many diving sites to list, but some of the best are located in Amed, Candidasa, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Nusa Lembongan, Gilimanuk, Nusa Penida, Crystal Bay, Goat Island, and Toyapakeh.

The difference between AIR Diving Academy and other dive companies in Bali is that they are always looking for new and untouched dive sites. They find unusual spots and encourage their customers to go out and explore.

All the equipment that is used during diving expeditions are all inspected and serviced by professional technicians who are certified. They do extensive checks on their tanks to ensure that the oxygen supply meets Grade E international standards.

Air Diving Academy gets recognition and support from people all over the world because they are professional, friendly, and offer the best customer service. They have over an 80% customer return visit rate for people wanting to get recertified, take more classes, or simply wanting to take advantage of the world class diving that Bali has to offer. Time and time again customers come back to Air Diving Academy to get all their diving fixes.

Our Company, Pambali, offers luxury Bali villa accommodations near the dive site or sites that people choose. We can also offer a private driver to take clients to and from the dive sites. We have competitive and affordable rates for people looking to be pampered on their Bali diving holidays. Contact us through email at info@pambali.com if you have any questions.

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.

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.

Pambali is a one-stop villa rental company that is capable of assisting our guests in finding the ultimate fantasy villa in Bali, Indonesia. This dynamic company has been serving an over flow of travelers and vacationers from all over the globe for the past 10 years.

Pambali is truly the number one villa rental company on the island. Our expansive clientele, book their holiday accommodations through us time and time again. We have the best competitive rates in Bali and have the highest standards when it comes to serving our people. We make it our business to ensure that all our clients have an exciting, safe, and memorable holiday on this amazing island.

Why stay in an overpriced luxury hotel in Bali, when you can be in the comfort of your own private luxury villa? Pambali has a complete portfolio of only the finest villas in Seminyak, Kerobokan, Umalas, Canggu, Ubud, Gianyar, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Tanah Lot, Sanur, Uluwatu, Tabanan, and the Bukit on the island of Bali. From exclusive beachfront estates to magnificent rice field view villas, we can guarantee you satisfaction when choosing the perfect Bali villa.

We also offer last minute rates for clients arriving in Bali 10 days prior to booking. The Beji and the Beach House villa are two highlighted last minute rate villas in our portfolio.

The Beji Villa is situated in the striking Balinese village of Berawa. It is a six-bedroom luxury villa that is surrounded by tranquil gardens, rolling rice fields, and a graceful river. This villa is also highlighted with a huge 27-meter swimming pool, modern state of the art kitchen, library, and trained staff to cater to your needs. The Beji is also only a walking distance away from the beach where recreational activities such as surfing, body boarding, and swimming can be done. The daily last minute rates for staying in the Beji villa are $935 USD per night during the low seasons, $1170 USD per night during the high seasons, and $1485 USD per night during the peak seasons.

The Beach House villa is an exclusive beachfront estate in the fashionable town of Seminyak. It has 4 air-conditioned bedrooms that come with en-suite outdoor bathrooms. This villa was built with a contemporary modern design and boasts magnificent views of the Indian Ocean.  It comes complete with a 15-meter swimming pool, beachside lounging areas, an inclusive bar, and a staff of 10 to tend to your needs. The daily last minute rates for staying in The Beach House villa are $860 USD per night during the low seasons, $1160 USD per night during the low seasons, and $1580 USD per night during the peak seasons.

Sanur is a coastal town on the south east side of Bali, Indonesia. It is known for its stretch of beautiful beaches, which is perfect for surfing and other beach recreational activities. The coastal line of Sanur is protected by coral reef, which makes it perfect for children who want to swim and wade in calm waters. Sanur is also only minutes away from the famous snorkeling island of Nusa Penida by boat. People love to book luxury Bali villas in the Sanur area because it is a quiet town, which offers so much natural beauty. Our company, Pambali, offers our clients only the best private luxury villas in the Sanur area such as the Cemara, Sanur Residence, and the Ylang Ylang villa. The Cemara is a private 4-bedroom luxury villa located on the shores of Sanur. It comes fully equipped with air-conditioned bedrooms, ocean views, European style kitchen, large swimming pool, and a staff of 8 to cater to all your holiday needs. It definitely is the perfect alternative to staying in a large 5 star luxury hotel. The daily rates for staying in the Cemara Villa are $1400 USD per night during the low seasons and $2100 USD per night during the high and peak seasons. The Sanur Residence is a large estates situated on a stunning beachfront property. It is an enormous luxury villa that is ideal for large events such as weddings and parties. It is a 9-bedroom Bali villa that comes with 2 swimming pools, luscious terraced gardens, and a staff of 12 to make sure that your holiday in Bali goes just the way you want it. The daily rates for staying in the Sanur Residence is $1200 USD per night during the low seasons, $1600 USD per night during the high seasons, and $2000 USD during the peak seasons. The Ylang Ylang villa was designed specifically for ideal relaxation and tranquility. It is a 6-bedroom private luxury villa that possess colorful gardens, a large 15 x 5 swimming pool, 2 jacuzzi’s, fully equipped kitchen, and a staff of 10 to assist you with anything that you desire. Our clients love to book this Bali villa because it offers a sense of peacefulness, which is perfect for meditation and unwinding all the stress that one possesses. The daily rates for staying in the Ylang Ylang villa is $975 USD per night during the low seasons, $1500 USD per night during the high seasons, and $2000 USD per night during the peak seasons.

The Melaspas Ceremonial.

There many kind of traditional ceremonial in Bali which each of the village has they own way to implement the traditional ceremonial. The philosophies which contained the each of the ceremonial is to implementation the thanks to the almighty god Ida Sang Hyang Widi Wasa, where the form by doing the upakara yadnya. There are so many kind of upakara yadnya in Bali which each of the upakara has they own purpose with many kind of offering to the god in form of Banten. There some symbols are contained in the Banten which the symbol has a meaning which are representative the purpose of each traditional ceremonial.

The Melaspas is one of the Bali traditional ceremonial where this ceremonial is purpose to clean the negative element from the building. The Balinese peoples believe that the entire thing especially a building has Great Spirit of goodness soul which stays in the building which in Bali language “Medaging or Pedagingan” the purely soul goodness spirit.

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Asta Kosala-Kosali is the basically

principle concept for Balinese architecture.

The Balinese people believe that all their daily life active is connecting to the Yadnya and all the religious ceremonial which is implementation their sacrifice or Bakthi to the god Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa (the balinese Hindu god), they belive if they don’t do the ceremonial so they will take the karma pahala. Karma phala is result that what we have done in the pass goodness and badness, basically the Hindu concept is commences to its follower to make good behavior respect, help and loving each other, (well I thing all the religious in the world has good purpose) which base on Trikaya Parisuda which consist of manacika good thinking, wacika good speaking, kayika good behavior this all concept are implementation in symbol in daily Balinese activity.

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