The best deal a traveller can get this New Year is a trip to Bali. A celebrity like tour at a lower price is what Bali offering this year end. With volcanic eruption at Karangasem impacting tourism, Indonesian government is taking all possible measures, including huge discounts, to recover Bali’s lost glory.

Ubud Art Market

Tourism in Bali has dropped dramatically since the increase in volcanic activity of Mount Agung in Karangasem regency. Even Domestic travellers have shown reluctance to visit the resort island. As of October, 5 million foreign tourists visited Bali. But this year’s total number would only reach 5.5 million, very short of the target, 6 million.

Bali Safari & Marine Park

Considering all these facts government announced discounts, an effort to boost tourist arrival during New Year season. Discounts up to 50 percentage, applicable to both domestic and foreign travellers, are available and tour packages start at rs 14,000. In addition, government will spend US $ 7 million for various promotional activities.

What to see in Bali

Kuta Beach

There are a number of temples, historical sites and spots of natural beauty spread across eight regencies of Bali. Tanah Lot Temple is one of the most visited places in the country. This temple is placed on a huge rock surrounded by sea, best foreground for Bali sunset. Uluwatu Temple, Tirta Empul temple are other major holy places to visit.

Kuta beach is a popular tourist spot in Bali. Jatiluwih rice terraces and Tegallalang Rice Terraces are paddy fields, most famous for landscapes. Bali Safari & Marine Park is Bali’s largest animal theme park. It is home to over 60 species, all roaming freely within their enclosures and bus safaris take visitors to each and every corner. Animal talent shows, Aquariums holding exotic fish specimens are other highlights here.

Jatiluwih rice terraces

Canyoning in Gitgit waterfall, Archaeological sites like Goa Gajah ‘Elephant Cave’, Mount Batur and the Caldera Lake, Ubud Art Market and Monkey forests are other major attractions.