Bali tours from Moscow with airfare

Bali can be called the most sought-after island in this area and the most modern tourist resort in Indonesia. In addition to the beaches, it attracts travelers with its tropics, pristine landscape and ancient religious buildings.

Where is Bali located

Bali tours have become very popular among Russian travelers today. The island continent is located in the Malay Archipelago complex, belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is included in the list of sites of the Indonesian province of the same name. Bali is located in the waters of the Indian Ocean, slightly below the equator.

The island is located in the western part of its group, the mainland is adjacent to reservoirs from different sides:

The island continent covers an area of 5,416.4 square kilometers, from east to west it has a length of 145 km, from the north side towards the south 80 km. From the island mainland of Bali to Lombok Island, the Wallace Line is located eastward, which is the natural boundary between the tropics of Asia and the objects of Australia and New Guinea.

In the west, Bali is separated from the island called Java by the Bali Strait, which is about 2,500 m wide. Lombok Strait, which separates Bali from the eastern side of the island continent of the same name, is 30 km wide and 1,300 m deep.

On the west side, towards the east, there is a mountain range with high volcanic activity, its highest point is called Agung, it is located at 2,997 m. These mountain ranges are located on the southern side of the limestone plateau and divide the area into different areas. The famous rice terraces stretch from the south of the island towards the north.

The time zone of the Moscow region is +03:00, the Bali Islands are +08:00, the time difference between the capital region of Russia and the island is 5 hours. The geographical coordinates of the location of the island continent are 22°38’55” s.w. and 88°20’28” v.d. or 22.6486, 88.3411. The height of the location above sea level is 9 m.

When is it better to rest

The climate in Bali is mild, the beach season here usually lasts throughout the year.

Average temperature indicators over the past few years:

Bali tours are best purchased taking into account the comfort rating of the weather, the most successful months for a trip to the resort are June, August, September and October. In August, according to statistics, strong winds can blow, with gusts up to 4 m/s.

Climatic conditions on the island of Bali:

The pros and cons of a vacation

Bali Island is a fairly popular tourist destination and a favorite vacation spot for some Russians. The place is very contrasting and has conditions characteristic of an Asian country.

It is impossible to remain indifferent to the island of Bali, after the first visit, some leave dissatisfied with their vacation, another part of the travelers falls in love with the country forever and plans a second trip to the island.

There are a number of disadvantages and advantages that it is better to familiarize yourself with in advance before planning a trip to Bali.

The advantages of staying in Bali:

• A huge number of exotic vegetables and tropical fruits.
• Extremely picturesque and diverse nature, which is not found on other islands of the world.
• A beautiful ocean and a unique underwater flora and fauna.
• A wide variety of active activities: rafting, diving, snokeling.
• The presence of protected areas: elephant park, safari park, bird park and water park.
• Surfing is very common in the country, as high waves are constant near the ocean coast.
• A large number of attractions located in a fairly compact area with a length of no more than 120 km.
• An unusual culture and religion for a European, a large number of themed holidays and processions.
• The friendly local population.
• A huge selection of real estate rentals for short or long periods.
• Cheap transport rental and low cost of gasoline.
• There are many yoga schools, spas and massage rooms.

Disadvantages of visiting the country:

• The lack of well-maintained beaches.
• High humidity on the island and too bright sun in the daytime.
• The long rainy season, especially in winter.
• The high cost of seafood and the high price of food in restaurants.
• It is not uncommon to see piles of uncollected garbage on the streets or beaches.

How long to fly from Moscow

Tours to Bali are quite expensive, because there is no direct flight connection to the island, you will have to fly with one or two transfers. It is planned to open a direct flight to the resort in the near future, but there is no exact information when this will happen yet. In the last few years, charter flights to Bali, which were hired by tour operators, have been canceled.

The distance from Moscow to Bali by air is 6,242 miles or 10,044 km. The approximate travel time will take a little less than 20 hours.

You can fly to the Indonesian resort from the airport terminals:

• Sheremetyevo Airport;
• Domodedovo;
• Vnukovo.

There is 1 international airport terminal on the island called Ngurah Rai, it is located in Denpasar. The cost of the road directly depends on the number of transfers, the fewer transfers on the way, the cheaper the price will be.

During the purchase of plane tickets, preference should be given to transit within 1.5 or 2 hours. This can insure against being late on connecting flights if you have to re-pass customs control or receive your luggage.

When choosing an air base, preference should be given to aircraft with a high level of comfort, with a large distance between seats, comfortable seats and a snack included in the price.

When purchasing tickets, you should try to purchase transit in air terminals with modern infrastructure and working shops and charging stations. These are the cities of Doha, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

The approximate cost of tickets from the Moscow region to Denpasar by month:

The cost of tours

Quite often, travel companies start selling last-minute tours at fairly low prices. Such vouchers can be purchased through the travel agencies Anextour, Teztour or Pegas Touristik. The cost of tours is constantly changing depending on the remaining time before departure.

This category of burning vouchers includes the following services:

• flight to Moscow to Indonesia;
• providing a transfer from the airport to the Bali resort and back;
• hotel accommodation;
• power supply according to the selected system;
• flight and health insurance.

The approximate cost for last minute tours for 2 people for 7 days with breakfast:

The cost of burning tours lasting 5 days, 5 nights:

The cost of a package tour, including excursions and accompanying a Russian-speaking guide, will be higher in the amount of 10 to 20 thousand rubles. To save money, you can purchase a tour during the low tourist season, in which case the vouchers will cost almost 50% cheaper.

Recreation options

Bali tours sometimes include a lot of free time, when the guest of the island determines his own sightseeing route. An excellent entertainment on such days can be a visit to the local water park, which has the status of the most modern and largest in Asia.

There are a large number of swimming pools, there are attractions designed for different ages, and playgrounds. A visit to the bird park can be interesting. It will be interesting for adults and children of all ages. In the safari park, during a visit, there is an opportunity to see endemic inhabitants of the tropics living in their natural environment.

Here you can admire the animals:

• Antelope;
• Tigers;
• rhinoceroses.

Riding an elephant on its back can be a great entertainment on the island.

Beach

Bali Island is in high demand among surfers, because of the private tides, it is not very suitable for holidays with young children. The coast on the island is not very clean and overgrown with algae. The most comfortable beach for families with children is the Nsa Dua resort. Its coastline is almost 3 km long. The beach is sandy, the entrance to the sea is gentle and clean.

Because of the coral reefs, there are practically no waves here. There are hotels of different categories and statuses along the coast. Despite the fact that the coast is divided into parts and belongs to different hotels, admission to them is free.

You will have to pay only for the rental of a sun lounger and an umbrella from the sun. This beach has the most modern infrastructure, entertainment is most likely suitable for adults, there is an opportunity to go water skiing or surfing. Small children are allowed to ride on the boat.

Another popular resort can be called Sanur, it is more suitable for families with children. Most of the beach area is shallow water and there is a rope town near it, designed to entertain children over 4 years old.

The third most popular is Jimbaran beach, it is located in a bay and there are extremely rare high waves. A large number of restaurants and cafes are open on the shore. The beach areas of Uluwatu and Dreamland are characterized by amazingly beautiful nature, but have poor infrastructure.

Active leisure

In order to make your vacation on the island of Bali diverse, you should use one of the active entertainments, this will help you get new impressions and feel a great influx of energy:

Attractions

Bali’s main attractions are numerous architectural and natural sites: volcanic formations, waterfalls and religious buildings made in a traditional style.

When purchasing an excursion tour, you should familiarize yourself in advance with the list of objects to be visited within the framework of the program. The most interesting natural attractions of the country are the volcanoes Kintamini, Gunung Batur and Gunung Agung.

The most unusual natural object is considered to be a volcano located in another volcano called Batur. The basin of the largest vent is 14 km. The inner volcano is active, but its activity has been observed only three times in the history of observations: in 1927, in 1929 and in 1947.

Almost until the beginning of the 20th century, the Tanakh Lot temple was the main sanctuary of the island. The temple is shrouded in legends about a priest who found peace here. The cathedral was built on a rocky islet and is currently considered an unofficial symbol of the city and the visiting card of the island.

Tirtaganga Palace is the residence of the Raja of Karangasem, it was built in 1942. The cathedral is relatively modern, but built in the architectural styles of Balinese and Chinese construction technologies of that time.

The cathedral complex consists of 3 lakes, several swimming pools and numerous sculptures.

Other entertainment

One of the main attractions on the island are the Tegallalang rice terraces. They are located in the area of the same name, at a distance of 9 km from Ubud in the direction of the Batur volcano. It is here that you can take the most beautiful photos, stroll along the terraces and admire the bright green carpet of grass.

Large rice terraces are located at the foot of the southern slope on Mount Butakaru. They are famous not only for their beauty, but also for their unique irrigation system. Since 2012, the terraces at the Ball have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Recommendations

It is best to travel around the island by rented car, as there is a shortage of public transport in Bali. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is chaos on the roads of Bali, especially in the tourist southern part of the island. There are a huge number of motorcycles moving almost without observing traffic rules.

The island has a fairly high crime situation, fraud and theft are flourishing. You should not carry a large amount of money with you or attract attention with expensive accessories. In stores, you should recalculate the change, because sellers often cheat.

In the region, cafes most often sell food unusual for a European person, which is characterized by excessive fat content and sharpness. Dishes are often over-cooked. Therefore, when ordering food, you should indicate your wishes in advance.

Due to the large number of tourists in the high tourist season, it is better to go to the beach or visit the sights early in the morning. In this case, you can most likely take beautiful photos without the presence of strangers on them.

Eternal summer reigns in Bali, where you can swim, sunbathe and engage in active sports throughout the year. The symbol of the island is a flower called plumeria, which is decorated in the form of hanging garlands for home interiors, shoes and clothes. Flowers are worn as ornaments and are often purchased as a souvenir during sightseeing tours.

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