Tulamben
has become Bali's most famous diving area and therefore where you are most likely
to meet internationally recognised underwater photographers and writers. Tulamben
Bay, like the rest of Bali, is situated in the richest marine biogeographic zone
in the world. Being on the north-east coast, the bay receives very plankton-rich
waters from the major ocean current that moves from the Pacific to the Indian
Ocean. This, coupled with the fact that the three main dive sites provide totally
different physical environments, mean that Tulamben contains a stunningly diverse
underwater ecosystem. The beach is fist-sized black volcanic rocks that become
sand in the shallows. This black sand does not provide the reflective properties
of white limestone sand and, combined with the amount of plankton in the water,
accounts for the relatively low visibility (12-25M). It does however provide a
dramatic contrast, which brings out the colours of the corals, gorgonians, fish
and other marinelife. The 100s of macro-species that live here both blend and
contrast beautifully with the sand. Tulamben is a wonderful place to learn
to dive and to learn about underwater life. There are occasional sightings of
Mola-Mola (Sunfish), Manta Rays, Whale Shark, tuna and other pelagics but it is
the permanent population of Tulamben that brings people here for the 1st and 100th
time. there is also the wreck of the US liberty ship from the 2nd world war. THE
PRICE: * Transfer by boat from the hotel (150 mintues): USD 135/PERSON. *
Transfer by car (150 minutes): USD 175/PERSON. Included: - Transfers
from/to the hotel either by sea and land - Diving guide - 2 full tank
and weight belt - Snorkeling equipment - Lunch box and Soft drinks -
Insurance NO Included: - Regulator + BCD, US $ 12.00 Wet suit US $ 5.00
- Non Diver follow the same program as Diver - Extra Dive US $ 37.00 -
Under Water Light, US $ 5.00 - Prescription Mask US $ 5.0 - Mask + Snorkel
US $ 2.00 - Fin + Boots US $ 2.00 |