Baru di Bali

There is quite a revolution going on in the holiday destinations of the region, as more and more travelers are seeking out holiday options that don't have a major impact upon the environment. Increasing numbers of travelers are choosing holidays that benefit the local community, that don't destroy the very attraction they have come to see and, where travelers feel they have gained something valuable from the experience.

However, responsible tourism is much more than going on a jungle trek to see some interesting plants or animals. It involves employing the local community in meaningful jobs, educating the local community, educating tourists, adopting technology that harnesses alternate energy and following practices that don't have a huge impact upon the local environment. Yes, this is exactly how tourism (and other industries) should be: eco-friendly.

Understanding this, a tourism project currently undertaking up on the hills of Belok-Lauak (a village in Kintamani) is trying to create a space that will place value on the environment and inspire those who come to do the same in their lives. Calling itself Bali Eco Village, the project is dedicated to the discovery, conservation and enhancement of the unspoiled nature surrounding the area. It is a kind of project that guarantees fun, education and fitness – spiced with adventure!

The entire compound of Bali Eco Village is built without cutting down the trees. All the buildings are constructed out of bamboo and recycled materials with only a very little amount of industrial material. Bio-gas, which is produced from natural wastes, is used for all the primary and secondary needs to create complete harmony with the environment. The primary energy system will be generated by the waterfall with a very sophisticated bio system – certainly a great contribution to the planet.

Bali is still a preferred and ideal holiday destination, and Bali Eco Village is offering travelers to experience the island’s beautiful surrounding with its undisturbed nature. The nearby waterfall is one of the best in the island for harmonious sounds and tranquility, a clean and refreshing space just for yourself. A kid’s farm that is already inhabited with horses, cows, pigs, rabbits and chickens will create a pleasant education ground for the younger ones.

The bamboo lodges are arrayed hillside, overlooking the green tropical Kintamani valley. The lodges are spacious and warmly decorated with ethnic ornaments from trekking experience in hill’s tribes to give the touch of Asian flares. The spectacular landscape and the perfect weather combination of 25 degree by day and lovely, cool 12 degree by night allow the travelers to enjoy the pleasure of the fire place within a tropical hill setting. Certainly, this two-hectare haven on the feet of Kintamani will rejuvenate your being and create beautiful, compelling memories.

Undoubtedly ideal for adventure seekers, Bali Eco Village offers the opportunities to enjoy the beautiful trek to the volcano, horse riding and lovely hiking trails to the waterfall and many other excursions. For those seeking a tranquil setting to decompress, the village offers the rhythms of stillness where the only sounds heard are the leaves surfing on the wind and a symphony of birds. The eco village’s horses could also be the gentle guides as they ride you through the mountains, leaving the lodge early in the morning or for a sunset ride.

Of course, exploring the neighboring attractions such as Mount Batur with its semi-active volcano and Lake Batur could be one of the highlights during a stay at the eco village. A chance to discover the art of Bali to see the Balinese art villages such as Tohpati with its batik and hand-woven sarong and Celuk with its gold and silversmiths in the real Balinese style would certainly provide a stunning cultural view.

However, you need to put aside this ‘paradise fantasy’ for a moment because Bali Eco Village is still nearing completion. The local residents of Lauak are still helping out to give final touches scouring the bamboos, tending the gardens and putting things in places. When the time finally comes for the grand launching, that is on 15 January 2010, then it’s time for you to treat yourself with this luxurious ecological paradise in the Balinese hills.