Other Activities

Fishing & Boat Trips

Padang Bai (15 minutes drive from Villa Talia Vashti) is the jumping off point for ferries to Lombok, and boats across to the relaxed islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. There are also nice small beaches either side of the small town featuring good snorkelling and diving. Day trips for fishing, diving or just going to a nice beach can be arranged at reasonable prices from either Candidasa or Padang Bai.

Submarine Trips

Yes apparently only one of three places in the world where you can take a trip on a real submarine. Less than 10 minutes drive from Villa Talia Vashti, the submarine takes you down to 30m before steering along the reef in Amuk Bay. Expensive at US$69/person including a buffet lunch, but great fun especially for kids who go half price.

Trekking & Hiking

There are numerous opportunities for trekking and hiking around Bali and Candi Dasa in particular, from gentle walks to more challenging treks into the hills around Candi Dasa with great views of Gunung Agung. Most companies in Candi Dasa can arrange this for you if you want (including nearby Candi Beach Cottages). Alternatively just walk from the villa and see where your feet take you - which for us tends to be the pleasant 40 minute walk through the shady forests to the Alila hotel where we can reward ourselves with a Dark Chocolate Sorbet (highly recommended!). For the even more active amongst you the Bali Marathon is held every April in Candi Dasa.

Balinese Cooking Course

It is possible to experience either a two-day or a half-day course to learn Balinese cooking at Bali’s original and most famous cooking school the Alila Manggis, which is only a 5 minute drive from Villa Talia Vashti.

Other Activities

Most of the agents in Candi Dasa can arrange a number of different activities including White Water Rafting; Mountain Biking; 4WD Excursions; day trips to Lombok or even Java as well as trips to other sights in Bali.