Wonders of Bali

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Sanur, a former fishing village, which has cultural and historical significance in Bali.

After breakfast, depart for Pemuteran, located at the western tip of the island. On the way, stop at the Royal Temple of Taman Ayun in Mengwi. Built in the 17th century, this impressive, spacious temple is surrounded by a wide moat that will make you feel as though you are in the middle of a lake. The temple itself has three ascending courtyards in a particularly beautiful layout. Continue on to the unique experience of Alas Kedaton, or “holy monkey forest,” and walk through the forest where hundreds of team monkeys live. Here, you may have the opportunity to feed them bananas or peanuts. Afterwards, visit the Tanah Lot Sea Temple, one of the most splendid temples in Bali. Perched atop an enormous rock, it is completely surrounded by the Indian Ocean during high tide. Enjoy lunch today at a local restaurant near Tanah Lot. After lunch, continue on the drive westward along the island and through the West Bali National Park. Later, arrive at your hotel, the Taman Sari Cottage, located on the secluded Pemuteran Beach. If time permits, you may spend the afternoon snorkeling just off the hotel’s beach. Taman Sari Cottage’s beach is among the best snorkeling sites in Pemuteran, and the hotel continually receives national and international awards for its efforts in coral reef restoration.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart this morning for Menjangan Island for snorkeling. (You can choose to dive at an extra cost.) Return to your hotel for lunch, then drive to the Bali Barat National Park near Cekik for hiking in the forest. Here, you can see the varying vegetation of the lowland tropical forest. Return to your bungalow in Pemuteran for your overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, depart Pemuteran for Ubud, renowned for its arts and crafts. Your drive takes you by Mayong, providing beautiful views of rice terraces. Along the way, stop at the village of Munduk, where you will see Dutch colonial houses that serve as a reminder of past times. Arrive at the Puri Lumbung Cottage in Munduk, where you begin your next adventure. A two-hour trek in Munduk takes you past majestic ferns, coffee, cacao, and clove. Next, walk along a small, crystal clear river leading to the 131-foot Munduk Waterfall. Return to the Puri Lumbung Cottage for a lunch. Over lunch, enjoy a panoramic view of Bali’s central mountain range. Continue your drive to Asah Panji, from where you overlook the stunning Buyan and Tamblingan Lakes (the Twin Lakes). Next, travel to Bedugul for a visit to the magnificent, “floating” Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Beratan. Enjoy a short visit to the Candi Kuning Market, which sells wonderful, fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Stay overnight in Ubud at the Tjampuhan Hotel, surrounded by lush gardens and located on the terraced bank of the sacred Tjampuhan River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend the day at leisure in Ubud. In the evening, you may wish to enjoy a cultural show that is performed nightly in Ubud – be sure to check the schedule at the front desk of the Tjampuhan Hotel (cost for cultural show not included).

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast this morning, depart for a full day of touring the eastern part of the island. First, visit the village of Penglipuran, which still maintains its traditional settlement pattern, used to differentiate one village from another. Continue on to the Besakih Temple, located on the beautiful, terraced slope of Mt. Agung and known as the island’s “mother temple.” Mt. Agung is Bali’s highest peak and is also considered to be its most sacred mountain. Lunch today will be provided at the Puri Boga restaurant in Bukit Jambul. During lunch, enjoy a lovely view of the southern hills. Later, journey through the beautiful, mountainous countryside on your way to Sidemen village. In Sidemen, you will see Endek and Songket weaving, which are of great cultural importance to the Balinese. Next, visit Kertagosa, the law court of the former Klungkung kingdom. Its famous ceiling paintings feature the traditional Wayang Kamasan. Then, you have the chance to visit the village of Kamasan, which is the birthplace of the painting style used at Kertagosa. Also, in Kamasan, view the gallery of I Noyman Mandra, one of the most notable artists in Bali. Arrive back at your hotel late this afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy another day at leisure in Ubud. Wander around the city, exploring its art galleries or its museums, such as Neka, Antonio Blanco, or Puri Lukisan. These museums house extensive collections of traditional as well as contemporary artworks by famous local and foreign artists.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, you may have time to do some last minute sight-seeing or shopping. Then, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast