Bali is seen by many as a destination that offers it all; the beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, rich culture and a diverse ecology. The island of Bali is actually a province in Indonesia located towards the western side of the archipelago and is at the westernmost tip of the Sunda Islands. This puts the island in the midst of an ocean rich in tropical fish and also an area where dolphins are abundant.
The human fascination with dolphins could be due to any number of reasons. Perhaps due to their intelligence, scientists say that they are the smartest animals (excluding humans of course) on the planet. Maybe it is due to their friendly disposition and adorable faces that have a permanent smile. It may also be due to tales of ship wrecked sailors being saved by dolphins and the general acceptance that dolphins stand for all things good in an ocean that is filled with unknown.
Dolphin tours conducted off the island of Bali allow travelers to get up close and personal with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. The Dolphin experience in Bali is unique as it allows swimmers contact with wild dolphins which is an extremely rare occurrence. It is even more authentic by the fact that the swimming occurs not in a man-made pool but out in the ocean in a small pen that allows wild dolphins to swim inside and interact with humans.
Dolphin spotting cruises are also conducted by various tour operators and take tourists out into the ocean to see some wild schools of dolphins as the swim and jump across the sea. The best time to spot them is early morning, so most operators will pick up tourists at 3.00 am and set sail. This allows one the chance to experience the sunrise out at sea which paints the sky a vibrant hue of purple and yellow for just a few minutes each morning.
Guests staying at a luxury hotel group will be picked up by the tour operators or alternatively will be dropped off by the hotel. Comfortable accommodation can be sought in an award winning hotel such as the COMO Hotels and Resorts which promises an unforgettable vacation.
