The first thing you notice upon entry to the Elephant Safari Park in Taro are the 3.5 hectares of abundant Botanical Gardens and forest surrounding our giant herd of elephants. Authentic landscaping using the expertise of horticulturist is an important part of the Parklands that is home to the largest herd of elephants kept in any place in Bali. Plan species which are close as possible to those found in the elephant’s natural habitat are included in the careful landscaping, making our park a lush Eden for elephants. T was also awarded the title of ‘peace Park’ in 2000 by the ‘International Federation of Women Tourism’
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Grab your oars and get ready to rage with this exhilarating rafting adventure on the spectacular Ayung River. Whether you are 5 or 75, a natural or a novice, our white water rafting in Bali ride is safe, fun and a breathtaking experience to be enjoyed by the whole family with Bali's premier tours company on the island's most scenic river.
Bali Adventure Rafting is the only Bali rafting company that offers '5 star' service from the start to finish. Established in 1989 and renowned as Bali's safest family rafting company, only Bali Adventure Tours offers a fully computerized reception centre coupled with fast walk-through equipment outfitting and easy access to the river via safe, engineered steps, complete with hand rails and scenic viewing platforms.
The action starts when you launch into an 8 km river stretch, navigating through 27 class II and III rapids set to a backdrop of wild unspoiled rainforest, towering gorges and magnificent rice paddy terraces. Professionally trained and experienced guides pilot safety-equipped Avon rafts through the best river runs, dramatic drops and spectacular waterfalls to make your Bali rafting ride a fun and awesome experience. End the action packed 1.5 hour (approx) journey with hot showers, clean towels and changing rooms followed by a hot gourmet buffet feast at our private restaurant overlooking majestic mountains and rice fields.
Why travel two or three hours to other river locations when Bali Adventure Rafting is only one hour drive from most tourist centres and offers Bali's best White Water Rafting together with '5 star' facilities, service and safety second to none. Bali Adventure Tours is the only rafting company in Bali, using equipment that is approved to international standards.
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ELEPHANT SAFARI PARK/RIDE TOUR
The experience of sitting high a top an elephant in a teak wood chair, through the cool jungle of Taro, is an experience you'll never forget. The tour includes air-conditioned hotel transfer, park admission, safari ride, buffet lunch and insurance all in one complete package. Don't miss this great value tour.
Without a doubt the Elephant Safari Park in Taro is a MUST for visitors to Bali, and is the ONLY complete elephant experience in the world - making it truly unique. Get up close and personal with these incredible animals in a beautiful tropical park setting. Elephants can be seen immersing themselves in the park lake, in between riding, painting or other activities. Hand feed them, touch them, take photos with them, then learn more about the elephants ancestry and diversity at the parks historical and graphic displays.
Acclaimed as the World's Best Elephant Park, facilities include a full Reception and Information Centre, a comprehensive Museum, with a large collection of elephant memorabilia and the only Mammoth Skeleton in South East Asia.
A 200-seat restaurant over looking the lake, ideal for large groups or wedding, features an international menu, and the park Gift Shop offers an extensive range of elephant-theme products, including elephant paintings, elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, carvings, clothing, souvenirs and jewellery.
Displays of elephant intelligence and their capabilities can be viewed at the Park Arena and elephants can also be seen painting at selected times daily. The internationally acclaimed Elephant Safari Park is not only a sanctuary for this protected and endangered species, but is a total elephant experience that is not duplicated anywhere else in the world. All the elephants at the park were rescued from deforestation in Central & Southern Sumatra. The park is ideal for all the family and is open 7 days a week.
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CYCLING TOURS
Starting in view of Mount Batur volcano at Kintamani, this breathtaking bicycle tour winds down through 26km of lush valleys, through Balinese villages, past century-old temples and rich green rice fields. Expert guides will explain the history of the land, culture, its people and take you on an unforgettable experience that will remain with you long after you leave.
Stop to sample a variety of exotic fruits and spices then continue through the towering bamboo forest of Taro before ending with lunch at Bali's BIGGEST attraction, the Elephant Safari Park.
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WHITE WATER & RIVER KAYAKING
Challenge yourself and experience the solo thrill of kayaking down the Ayung River in a state-of-the-art, two-person inflatable kayak. A guide in a separate vessel, leads kayakers through 27 sets of challenging and fun-filled rapids.
Trained experts give full tuition so even first-timers can enjoy this thrilling river adventure. Optional guide available to accompany solo kayakers.
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TREKKING - Jungle, Village, Rice Paddy
Welcome to a triple treat trekking experience! Our newly combined trekking option is really an exclusive experience. The new tour begins with a drive through the Gianyar Regency passing the ‘real’ wood carving area of Tegalalang to the starting point in the highlands of Taro.
Exclusive to Bali Adventure Tours, our trek takes visitors through Taro, one of the oldest Hindu villages in Central Bali dating back some 3000-4000 years. Taro is steeped in tradition and culture where rural life is seen as unchanged for a thousand years. The isolated village boasts the oldest Temple structure on the island of Bali and is also home to the famed Sacred White Cows that are rare to the island.
Trek through rice paddy fields, wander through a Bamboo Forest and see the timeless routine of planting and harvesting rice from the endless stretches of emerald green Rice Paddy fields unfolding before you.
Trek guides introduce flora and fauna throughout the tour, including King & Queen palm trees, ferns, wild orchids, hanging liana and a variety of birds such as the Java Kingfisher, Black Bali Starling and even squirrels!
The 2½ hour trek includes an exclusive passage through the spectacular Elephant Safari Park where majestic and endangered Sumatran elephants meander by within inches of your trail. En route agricultural plantations of coffee, coconut, and palm can be seen, and tropical fruits such as salak, durian, jackfruit, papaya, oranges, mandarin, mangoes, mangostene, plus you can sample spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric direct from their natural source.
Lunch is served in the safari inspired coconut and teak wood open-air restaurant overlooking the bathing lake of the Elephant Safari Park followed by an Elephant Talent Show before a return drive south through the unspoiled Balinese countryside.
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