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NORTH BALI & OTHER REGIONS
TAUCH TERMINAL RESORT TULAMBEN & SPA

Renowned for its variety of The mountainous region of Kintamani interested in Menjangan Island just off
picturesque landscapes, lovely is located in the northeast of Bali and the coast, the dramatic Pulaki Temple scenic beauty on a hanging sunbed on the Biaha shark caves, Nusa Penida and
beaches and villages where centres around the spectacular caldera of which is perched on the side of a cliff, Situated beachfront on Bali’s sun deck of the upper floor rooms. Enjoy a Lembongan’s Mola-Mola encounter as well
traditional ways are preserved. Gunung Batur with its deep crater lake the botanical gardens at Bedugul and northeast coast, The Tauch
and hot springs. Kintamani has a range Sing Sing waterfall. Terminal Tulamben Resort & Spa refreshing swim in one of the resort’s two as Menjangan Island, part of the National
There are a number of other regions on of accommodation but is easily accessible Natural wonders continue to be a offers a perfect escape from the pools, or opt to indulge in a rejuvenating Marine Park on the west coast of Bali.
the island of Bali which are popular for day trips from Kuta. It is great for drawcard in the west of the island. The crowds in south Bali and offers traditional Tulamben spa treatment. Occasionally, the professional dive team
with travellers. trekking, sightseeing and shopping. Bali Barat National Park is renown for access to some of Bali’s most The new beach bar, next to the freshwater will offer adventure trips to a site they have
Gunung Batur is still active but much famed dive spots. swimming pool, is a great place to hang recently found.
On the northeastern coast lies the its dive sites, flora, fauna, great trekking
small village of Tulamben which has a of the crater is farmed by villagers with and pristine, beautiful beaches. Extensive upgrades to rooms, bungalows, out during the day or enjoy a beverage Being the only SSI Diamond Dive Facility
friendly atmosphere and wonderful food. water from Lake Danau Batur. Every the dive centre and restaurant in were after an excellent dinner at the two-storey in Bali, all divers are catered for and
Tulamben is best known for spectacular three days, a colourful market is held Off the east coast is Nusa Lembongan, a completed in February 2017. seaside restaurant that serves exquisite services include dive courses from entry
dive spots including a drop-off and where fresh produce and handmade small island covered with coconut trees, traditional, European, Asian and Western level such as Scuba Ranger for children
the sunken American ship, Liberty, clothing is sold. mangrove forests and small farms. Most Combining traditional Balinese design cuisine. as well as various specialised instructor
torpedoed by the Japanese in 1942. Now In the northwestern corner of Bali is people visit Nusa Lembongan to enjoy its with contemporary amenities, the interiors Bali’s best dive destinations training programs. To guarantee the
encrusted with marine flora, it is home Pemuteran, a small village untouched quiet beaches, surfing or diving on day and furniture have been personally Voted Best Dive Resort Bali consecutively best service and satisfaction, all dives
to thousands of tropical fish. by tourism. Bordered by the Java Sea cruises from Bali. designed and customised by the owner. from 2005-2015 by Best Bets Bali, the are accompanied by a dive guide with a
and jagged mountain ranges, the area The village of Jungutbatu is charming With spacious living rooms, all deluxe resort’s hi-tech and fully maintained dive minimum accreditation of dive master and
The area boasts picturesque rice fields with quiet lanes and a few temples. A rooms are equipped with comfortable there is free nitrox at Tulamben.
with massive black rivers of volcanic is too dry for rice cultivation so the popular temple is Pura Segara, which sofas and a private terrace with personal centre and shop is ready to accommodate
rubble from the 1963 eruption of Gunung local people traditionally live off the has an enormous banyan tree within sunbeds. Conveniently, the entire resort all divers’ needs at one of Bali’s best The staff at the resort encourages all guests
Agung. As Bali’s highest and most revered sea. Following years of destructive its complex. also has Wi-Fi internet access. dive destinations. These sites include to leave their watches and stresses at home
volcano, it dominates the easternmost fishing around the offshore coral reef, a Tulamben’s very own house reef, the because Tauch Terminal Resort Tulamben
district of Karangasem which is not conservation project has been instituted. About four kilometres away is After a breathtaking dive, relax and enjoy historical USAT Liberty, Amed House & Spa is the place where time simply
only renowned for its variety of scenic This has resulted in greatly increased Lembongan Village where visitors can the never-ending blue sky and surrounding Reefs, Candi Dasa Mimpang and doesn’t matter.
landscapes and lovely beaches but also for numbers of marine life, perfect for take a tour of the eerie underground
villages such as Manggis where traditional snorkelling and diving. house where a man excavated his cave Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali INDONESIA
ways are preserved. Visitors to Pemuteran may also be with a spoon. Tel: +62 361 774504 or 772920 Fax: +62 361 778473 Email: [email protected] www.tulamben.com

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