Bali Personal Drivers - Lovina beach, or so-called Lovina is one of the major tourist destinations in North Bali. Located about 10 km to the west of the city of Singaraja, Lovina Beach is located between two rivers in Kalibukbuk Village, Buleleng regency, Bali. Therefore, sometimes people call it, Kalibukbuk tourism area. If you depart from Denpasar, Sanur or Kuta to Lovina Beach, is approximately around 120 KM, and requires a travel time of nearly three hours. Lovina Beach is like from the south end to the north end of Bali.
What is interesting here ...?
The main attraction in the area of Lovina Beach is the wild dolphin who live in their natural habitat. Approximately 1 km from the beach of Lovina, hundreds of wild dolphins can be seen on every morning. By hiring a local fishing boat, you can get close and be able to directly see the funny and friendly behavior of these wild dolphins in the sea.
To be able to see the attraction of wild dolphins, you have to leave early when the sun will rise. Why ...?
Because the wild dolphins in this region appears only between 6 to 8 in the morning. At that hour, dozens of wild dolphins will exhibit their natural attractions. They are just there to swim on the surface or there are also hopping. Course this will make you amazed with the beauty of these marine animals and will be an exciting holiday experience for you.
Usually the tourists had gathered on the beach at around 5:30 am to go to sea. You can hire a fishing boat that had been prepared for the trip. The journey begins with a small boat that can only carry a maximum of 4 people in addition to the fishermen. The boat will take you approximately one to two kilometers to the sea to spot the wild dolphins usually appear.
On the way, you will feel the freshness and the coolness of ocean air which is slap your face. When you are far enough away from the mainland, Lovina looks from afar like a silhouette. You also be able to see the breadth of seascape while the boat kept away from the mainland. After arriving in the middle of the sea, the fishermen will be down to where the wild dolphins would normally appear. And if there is a group of wild dolphins that jump, the fisherman will tell the other boats in the around it, so the boats will add speed to chase a group of wild dolphins.
Of course you be able to record when the wild dolphins swim on the surface or jumping in the sea. However, there are times when the tourists do not get to see the wild dolphins. Occurrences of wild dolphins depends on natural factors such as the pair of sea water, wind direction and maybe your luck. Your action in pursuit of the wild dolphins will last approximately 3 hours. However, if you're feeling sick because of seasickness you should not hesitate to tell the fishermen to return to the mainland. While traveling back to the mainland, you can enjoy the warmth of the morning air and the scenery along the coast of Lovina which has become clear as the sun was shining with light.
Lovina Beach is a beach with black sand, which has a relatively calm waves and pristine sea water. Lovina Beach is a beach that is perfect for you who like diving, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, sailing, kayaking, or simply soak in the sea.
You can dive or snorkel at the beach to enjoy the beauty of the coral and various fish are quite friendly with the presence of divers. Indeed the underwater scenery of Lovina is not as beautiful as the other sea in Indonesia. However, you would be quite happy to play around with the fish in these waters. The beauty of the coral and fish in Lovina Beach is very eye-catching. On the beach, you can also find a variety of shells that diverse. You can take it to a collection of trinkets and souvenirs are natural and attractive.
If you are interested to visit Lovina Beach, please read first the additional information about this beach below :
- Lovina Beach distance from Denpasar, Sanur or Kuta indeed much, needed almost three hours of travel time. Frequently the long travel times become an obstacle for tourists to come to Lovina Beach. Even so, this can not be your excuse for not enjoying panoramic Lovina Beach at sunrise. That you should know also is, from the Lovina Beach you can watch the sunrise and sunset from this beach as well.
- Because the dolphin tour done in the morning, if you want to see dolphins and you stay in Denpasar, Sanur or Kuta, consequentially you have to wake up early in the morning, at least 3 am. Dolphins appeared in the morning from 6 am until approximately 9 am.
- If you object to get up early in the morning, the best recommendation to really enjoy Lovina Beach is to stay at least overnight in this area. If previously you stay in Denpasar, Sanur or Kuta, the most convenient option is to hire a car with the driver for two days.
In Lovina area there are many resort, hotel, inn, homestay until restaurant with a variety of menu options, from Balinese menu, Indonesian menu until West culinary like Italian food. You simply adjust your budget when choosing lodging and restaurants. With you are stay at Lovina area, you do not need to rush wake up early, just to wake up at 5:30, and it looks like the dolphins will not going anywhere.
- THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT 100% the dolphins will be appear, all depends on natural factors. The fact of observation, 90% dolphin tours are offered, succeed to see the dolphins. The most important factor is the emergence of the weather. Sunny weather will be a magnet for dolphins to come to the surface. Months of April to October are the best months to Lovina.
- After you have completed the dolphins tour, other fun activities are snorkeling. You can rent snorkeling equipment around Lovina Beach with affordable price. Swimming activity can be your next choice. Lovina Beach is a quiet flow, relatively safe for the kids who want to swim.
- Your journey to Lovina Beach or return to Denpasar / Sanur / Kuta, through other tourist destinations such as Gitgit Waterfall, Bedugul (Beratan Lake and Bedugul Botanical Gardens) and Taman Ayun Temple. So, if you still have time you can visit these three sites, or any one its course.
Note : The road from Denpasar/Sanur/Kuta to Lovina Beach is up-down and winding, prepare yourself for motion sickness.
- Lastly, do not forget to bring your camera to capture the beautiful moments : Lovina dolphins may appear next to your boat. Who knows ...?
Reference : wisatadewata.com, travel.kompas.com
Photo : flickr.com
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