The information that follows may help you plan some activities during your stay as well as enjoy all the good things Alam Sari and Bali  offers you. From the map you can see we are in the center of the island with many of Bali's main attractions less than hour away. However long your stay with us, we can assure you that besides just relaxing in the peaceful environment we offer there are many other activities for you to do.

Here are just a few suggestion: The village of Keliki, which we are a part of, is a typical rural Balinese village. Its people are friendly and by walking around the village you will soon experience the color, serenity and beauty of everyday Balinese life in its unspoiled rural setting. Many of our staff live in the village or nearby and would be happy  to escort you or arrange a guide from the village. Keliki is renowned for its fine miniature paintings and wooden carving of fruits and flowers. In the village you can visit the artists homes and studios. In our lobby area look out for regular displays and demonstrations of the various painting, carving, weaving and other crafts practiced in Bali. Items for sale are of good quality and the prices are fixed-no bargaining required!

Half and full-day walks and climbs in some of the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of the interior of the island can be arranged from alam sari. The volcanic crater of Mount Batur can be reached in a day and the walk to Ubud takes half a day. You can hire a mountain bike from us and use it to explore the lanes and hidden paths that are found everywhere. We have maps and guides to assist you if needed and can provide packed lunches for such trips.

The nearby Ayung River, about 20 minutes drive from Alam Sari, provides the excitement of white-water rafting for those seeking a little more adventure. Each day rafts plunge down the river taking you on the experience of a lifetime yet in complete safety. Bookings and transport can be arranged at the Reception desk.

For sea lovers, good beaches for surfing and seeming area an hour away. Sailing trips can also be arranged to some of  Bali's offshore islands. For scuba divers and snorkelers some of the most beautiful underwater life you will ever see is within easy reach. We can arrange for experienced instructors who will handle all the arrangements for such diving trips and you can even learn to scuba dive and be certificated during your stay.

Bali is full of villages, temples, holy places and a host of other attractions of cultural and historic interest. All are set in a landscape that no postcard can fully capture. Dozens of interesting places can be visited. We are happy to give any advice we can that will assist in your exploring and can be arrange the use of experienced tour guides and drivers to allow you to experience the cultural heritage and sheer natural beauty of the island of the gods.

Besides everything else, Bali is a shoppers' paradise. Whether shopping gin Kuta or Sanur for clothing, shoes, leather goods, bags, music tapes and souvenirs or in the villages that specialize in silver and gold jewelry, weaving, woodcarving, painting, furniture and antiques, you'll be amazed at the quality and quantity available and pleasantly surprised at the prices. Most shopping locations are within an hour's drive from alam sari and we are happy to advise you of the best locations to buy.