nycdive
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Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I are headed to Bali in mid-May for 12 full days (I'm not counting the travel days on each end which, from New York, are extensive). We both love diving, but are still novices really.
My initial idea was this: off the plane to Ubud for half a day and night, travel northwest for 1.5 days near Menjangan for diving, travel day to Amed on the North Coast taking in some sights with a driver on the way, 3 full days in Amed diving there and Tulamben, travel to Padang Bai to stay the night, wake early to go to ferry to Gili Trawangan for 1 day, 2 full days on Gili Trawangan, travel back for a day and night in Kuta/Jimabaran/Nusa Dua, then start heading back.
Wow, after writing that, it sounds really busy. Is it worth hitting all of the places I mentioned? Is it realistic? Would there be a place to base ourselve where we could get to a lot of these spots, but still be able to relax? I obviously want to make the most of our time there, so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Diving tips especially.
Thanks so much in advance.
My girlfriend and I are headed to Bali in mid-May for 12 full days (I'm not counting the travel days on each end which, from New York, are extensive). We both love diving, but are still novices really.
My initial idea was this: off the plane to Ubud for half a day and night, travel northwest for 1.5 days near Menjangan for diving, travel day to Amed on the North Coast taking in some sights with a driver on the way, 3 full days in Amed diving there and Tulamben, travel to Padang Bai to stay the night, wake early to go to ferry to Gili Trawangan for 1 day, 2 full days on Gili Trawangan, travel back for a day and night in Kuta/Jimabaran/Nusa Dua, then start heading back.
Wow, after writing that, it sounds really busy. Is it worth hitting all of the places I mentioned? Is it realistic? Would there be a place to base ourselve where we could get to a lot of these spots, but still be able to relax? I obviously want to make the most of our time there, so any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Diving tips especially.
Thanks so much in advance.