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| Duration | 12 days | 6 days |
| Price From | $ 2,499 | $ 648 |
| Price Per Day | $ 208 | $ 108 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 2 Dinners |
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Explore breathtaking Bali on this 12-day adventure including airfare. Throughout our stay, we’ll explore some of the island’s most spectacular temples from the Mother Temple, the largest and holiest Hindu Temple, to the famous “Goddess of the Lake” Water Temple. We’ll immerse ourselves in the culture with a traditional Balinese purification ceremony and a cooking class where our chef will guide us in picking fresh ingredients, teach us about traditional Balinese cooking methods, and help us craft some authentic local flavors from scratch. Before the tour comes to a close, we’ll enjoy incredible natural sights like Munduk Waterfalls and the stunning sunset at Tanah Lot Temple. |
With a mix of natural beauty, ancient temples, cultural delights and free time, this well-packed tour is the surest way to soak in all the magic of Bali in just six days. You will get immersed in signature travel experiences from terraced rice fields to mist-laden volcanoes and pristine beaches, from culture-rich villages to majestic Hindu temples. |
Day 1-2: USA to Bali
Your unforgettable adventure to Bali begins this evening as you check-in for your flight bound for Hong Kong. You’ll cross the International Date Line and jump forward one day en route.
Passengers who did not purchase flights will join the tour on Day 3 in Ubud.
Day 3: Arrive In Ubud
Meals: Dinner
This morning, wake up in Hong Kong and board your onward flight to Bali. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Hotel Plataran Ubud Hotel or similar
Day 4: Ubud
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Welcome to Bali, the Island of the Gods. After breakfast, we’ll travel to the village of Sebatu, home to a stunning collection of temples. The Balinese locals are a deeply spiritual people and here we’ll have the opportunity to explore these structures and learn how they continue to play an important role in the lives of the pious locals. After an illuminating guided tour, we’ll travel uphill and deeper into the village to visit the site of the area’s holy water. Here, our guide will help us put on a traditional Balinese sarong and lead us in how to pray to the gods. The color of each offering has a distinct significance and we’ll learn how each hue represents a different prayer. After the procession, dip into the holy water, considered an important cleansing ritual. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant with a view of the green valley. The afternoon is yours to explore Bali independently or relax and enjoy your hotel’s amenities.
Day 5: Ubud/Candidasa
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, we’ll check out of our Ubud hotel and head to a traditional Balinese kitchen for an exciting cooking class at Kayun Restaurant. Our lesson begins with a visit to the local market where we’ll handpick fresh ingredients with the guidance of our professional chef. Back in the kitchen, we’ll learn traditional Balinese cooking methods before crafting authentic local flavors from scratch. We’ll feast on the dishes we’ve created before continuing today’s journey to Candidasa. Along the way we’ll visit Kusamba, the traditional sea salt harvesting village, and Goa Lawah, a unique temple which is also home to thousands of bats.
Hotel | Ramayana Candidasa Resort & Spa or similar
Day 6: Candidasa
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, we’ll begin our exploration of East Bali. Our first visit will be to Tenganan Village, more commonly known as Bali Aga, the home of the original inhabitants of Bali. Continue to Tirta Gangga Water Palace where we’ll enjoy lunch at Tirta Ayu Restaurant, overlooking the many pools and gardens. This afternoon we’ll visit Besakih Temple, also known as the Mother Temple, the largest and holiest Hindu Temple in Bali. Comprised of 23 separate temples and perched nearly 1000 meters up the side of Mount Agung, the temple was designed to lead people upwards and closer to the top of the mountain which is believed to be sacred. After we’ve explored the Mother Temple, we’ll return to the hotel with time to rest and relax.
Day 7: Candidasa/Munduk
Meals: Breakfast
After a morning at leisure, we’ll check out of our hotel and travel to Munduk by car. We’ll enjoy a scenic drive before making a stop at Ulun Danu Temple, the “Goddess of the Lake” Water Temple, where we’ll enjoy the beautiful setting and soak in the crisp northern air. We’ll continue to Candi Kuning, Bali’s traditional fruit and flower market atop a picturesque hill. Here we have free time to shop for produce, just take in the local market’s sights and smells or grab a quick bite to eat before we continue onward to Munduk.
Hotel | Puri Lumbung Cottages or similar
Day 8: Munduk
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast we’ll take a short walk into the jungle where we’ll be greeted by the rushing sounds and spectacular sight of Munduk Waterfall. Despite being one of Bali’s most popular waterfalls, our morning visit is a great way to experience the beautiful cascade without the crowds. We’ll continue to one of the island’s best-kept secrets, Bhuana Sari Waterfall. Nestled in the tropical rainforest, this unique fall is reached by a 20-minute walk and is comprised of many smaller cascades that burst over a series of cliffs and resulting in a truly magical sight. We’ll enjoy some free time to take photos and enjoy lunch independently. Next, we’ll travel to our most breathtaking waterfall of the day. After a short drive, we’ll follow a small downhill trail for about fifteen minutes to picturesque Banyumala Twin Waterfalls. Explore the two parallel falls, divided by rocks, with some time to swim and cool off and relax in the large pool. Afterwards, we’ll return to our hotel refreshed and with free time to explore independently.
Day 9: Munduk/Rumah Desa/Tanah Lot/Sanur
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, we’ll check out of our hotel and journey to Rumah Desa where the discovery continues with palm readings and a hike through the rolling countryside. We’ll spend some time in the heart of a Balinese rice field, farming the crop alongside the farmers and water buffalo. After a hot and delicious lunch, we’ll bid farewell to the friendly locals at Rumah Desa and continue to Tanah Lot, one of the most photographed temples in Bali. Perched precariously on a rock just off shore, this temple is a must-see, particularly as we near sunset when the area takes on a surreal feeling. Afterwards we’ll continue to our hotel in Sanur.
Hotel | Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
Day 10: Sanur
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day to explore Bali independently or relax and enjoy the amenities of your resort. Consider one of our optional tours including a Sunrise Cycling tour of Sanur, a full-day tour of Nusa Penida Island, or a half-day Sanur Offering Making Class!
Day 11: Sanur
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
This morning is free to explore independently. This afternoon, we’ll visit Pura Luhur, undoubtedly one of the region’s most celebrated temples. Perched 250 feet above the water, we’ll have the perfect vantage points to view the beach below and see the huge waves rolling in from the Indian Ocean and crashing against the cliffs. During our visit we’ll see a Kecak dance, or Monkey dance, which features as many as 100 men swaying and chanting to the hypnotic music. This famous Balinese dance depicts an ancient story from the Ramayana when King Rahwana captured Sita, Rama’s wife. The dance shows the battle between Rahwana and Hanoman, leader of the apes. Before we return to our hotel, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 12: Depart Bali
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, we’ll check out of our hotel and transfer to the airport for our flight to Hong Kong and connecting flight back to the USA. Travelers returning to Los Angeles will arrive this evening.
The tour will end for passengers who did not purchase flights today, on Day 12, in Bali.
Day 1 Arrival, Denpasar - Ubud
Overnight: Ubud
Welcome to Bali, a perfect island getaway in the Indonesian archipelago. Upon landing at Denpasar's Ngurah Rai International Airport, you will be welcomed by our local guide and transferred to the hotel in Ubud. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, acclimatizing to the humid climate, relaxing after a long flight and getting the first taste of Balinese cuisine.
Day 2 Ubud, Natural Beauty and Cultural Immersion
Overnight: Ubud
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, start by visiting Batubulan Village, which has been known as the center of stone carvings and traditional dance performances in Bali. You will have the opportunity to watch a sacred Balinese Barong and Kris Dance Show. Continue driving past terraced rice fields to Besakih Temple, also called the "Mother Temple of Bali", a grand complex of at least 86 clan temples and shrines on the slope of Mount Agung (Bali's highest volcano). The next stop is Kintamani, which provides fantastic views over the caldera lake of Danau Batur. This afternoon, you will visit Tirta Empul Temple, an active Hindu Balinese temple built around a bubbling spring where devotees purify themselves through ritual bathing. End the exciting day with a stop at the mysterious Goa Gajah, locally known as the Elephant Cave, a significant Hindu archaeological site. Finally, return to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of today at leisure.
Day 3 Ubud - Sanur
Overnight: Sanur
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Embark on a morning excursion into the rustic countryside to experience village life and farming activities at Marga Village and Cau Village. As you explore a typical Balinese compound, observe children learning Balinese dance during school off and women making traditional offerings such as canang sari and gebogan. After a 15-minute walk through cacao plantations, take your time at a communal farmland to see first-hand how crops are cultivated and join the farmers in the planting process. Then, refuel with a refreshing coconut drink before learning each step of the chocolate-making process from raw cacao, fermented and roasted beans to the final transformation into liquid chocolate. After a traditional lunch and chocolate sorbet on the farm, you will be transferred for about 1 hour to your hotel in the seaside town of Sanur. The rest of the day is left free for you to relax, indulge and explore your beautiful surroundings.
Day 4 Sanur, Leisure Day
Overnight: Sanur
Meal: Breakfast
Enjoy a day of free time to enjoy the sights and activities around Bali. There is a selection of beautiful beaches to explore, including the famed Dreamland Beach. In addition, you might like to visit Pura Luhur Ulu Watu (better known as Uluwatu Temple), a Balinese Hindu temple standing on a steep cliff at the southern tip of Bali. It's worth taking an about 1.5-hour drive out of Sanui to admire sweeping ocean views - especially at sunset, with plenty of photo opportunities.
Day 5 Sanur, Leisure Day
Overnight: Sanur
Meal: Breakfast
Another day free to explore today. You'll be spoiled for choices on things to do: relaxing on the sun-kissed beach, partaking in dynamic water sports like surfing, and dining on fresh seafood at night, plus much more.
Day 6 Sanur - Denpasar, Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Savor a leisurely morning before you are taken to the airport in time for your onward flight, either back to your happy home, or on to your next destination.
