In Reply to: Candi Dasa/Aneka/Day trip ? posted by maxpax on Monday, 3. July 2006 at 09:09 Bali Time:
for the day. Its not Ubud. CD is a peaceful relaxing place to get away from the hussle bustle but not really daytrip worthy unless you plan on snorkling. Great to stay at if you just want to go for a hassle free stroll and relax by the pool :)
BUT if you do head up that way you can stop for lunch or dinner and head over to tirta ganga (sp?) the water palace. Its fantastic. Also a trip to the traditional village nearby. There are loads of sights to visit up that way. Unless you are actually staying in CD I'd hire a driver for the day and do all the sights and just stop by. But alternatively you could spend a night there (plenty of hotels), head out early with the fishermen and get them to take you to the private beach up the coast.
CD is a great place in my opinion but it isnt for everyone. The locals are friendly and not pushy and there isnt a great deal to do as far as entertainment goes. I love just walking around and chatting with the locals or snorkling or just having a massage over looking the ocean :) But there are plenty of great resturants for variety.
it takes around 1 1/2 hours drive from Kuta.