Sideways
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So.... we've been researching this trip for almost a year now. We've already booked the 10 day stay in Wakatobi, 10-12 to 10/22. Now its time to focus on the Bali part of the trip. We're looking at 6 days on the front end of Wakatobi, and 2-3 days on the back end to relax. The front end part I'm thinking we can dive 2-3 days. Most of what I've read is "Do Tulamben" Here's the thing, we're not big wreck fans, and we figure we're gonna get our share of Macro in Wakatobi. So, I'm thinking reefs and pelagics. My initial thought is to do the Padangbai or Candidasa area? From there, if I'm reading right, we can hit a lot of sites? Overall besides diving, we'd like a lil beach resort feel, with a lil nightlife in the immediate area.
So....our Priorities...
1. Access to pelagic and nice reef sites (seeing we won't see anything big in Wakatobi)
2. Smaller resort/hotel with pool, on or VERY close to a nice beach
3. SOME nightlife - not looking for a massive party scene, but would like to be able to leave hotel for some night time fun and diversity
Couple other questions.
1. What are our chances for Manta's in October? What's the best possible site(s) to see them?
2. Suggestions for Hotels and dive ops.
3. I asked some of these questions months ago on someone else's thread. The answer I got then was Sanur, thoughts?
3. Here's a stoopid question... I'm not 100% on the visa requirements. If I'm reading it correctly, coming from the US we get our Visa when arriving in Bali? We don't have to do anything prior through a consulate here in the US??
Thanks for any and all input!!
Greg
So....our Priorities...
1. Access to pelagic and nice reef sites (seeing we won't see anything big in Wakatobi)
2. Smaller resort/hotel with pool, on or VERY close to a nice beach
3. SOME nightlife - not looking for a massive party scene, but would like to be able to leave hotel for some night time fun and diversity
Couple other questions.
1. What are our chances for Manta's in October? What's the best possible site(s) to see them?
2. Suggestions for Hotels and dive ops.
3. I asked some of these questions months ago on someone else's thread. The answer I got then was Sanur, thoughts?
3. Here's a stoopid question... I'm not 100% on the visa requirements. If I'm reading it correctly, coming from the US we get our Visa when arriving in Bali? We don't have to do anything prior through a consulate here in the US??
Thanks for any and all input!!
Greg