Chasing sunrises up dormant volcanoes, cycling through lush rice paddies, and sipping coconuts beachside: yep, we’re going to Bali. A true wonderland of spiritual and cultural charm, it’s no wonder that Bali captured the imaginations of artists in the 1930s and continues to be a source of awe and inspiration for many to this day. Despite becoming a buzzing tourist hub, its true essence can still be found in many parts across the island. From Ubud to Mt. Batur, this is a trip to gets to the heart of what Bali is truly about. Experience Bali with local guides by your side, and enjoy plenty of breathing room to lose yourself in its magic on your own.
Overview
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9 days | 9 nights | 2-3 cities
12-15 travellers
Fly into / out of Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
12 meals - 6 breakfasts | 4 lunches | 2 dinners
5-8 activities
2-3 seperate hotel stays with double or single occupancy rooms
Local guide and tour manager
Arrival and Return airport transfers
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Inclusions
- 9 night’s accommodation
- 9 breakfasts
- 1 Bali food-tasting experience with a local guide
- 8 day’s transportation in your own airconditioned private minibus
- Speedboat ride to Serangan
- Entry to Tirta Empul Water Temple
- Entry to Tegalalang Rice Terraces
- Leader lead cycling tour of Gili Trawangan
- Private experience at one of Seminyak’s exclusive beach clubs
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Exclusions
- Flights to and from tour destination
- Travel insurance
- Entry visas
- Additional meals & alcohol (not in itinerary)
- Any tips and porterages
Itinerary
9 days | 9 nights
DAY 1
> WELCOME to Ubud, Bali.
> MEET your crew for the next week and a half.
> GET TO KNOW the town firsthand with an afternoon self-guided cycling session.
> ENJOY dinner at a local restaurant with your new friends.
DAY 2
> MARVEL at the splendour and history of Ubud Palace.
> RACE through the rapids in an afternoon white water rafting session.
> SHOP for locally made souvenirs at the art and craft markets.
> FILL UP on street food as you get to know ubud by night.
DAY 3
> COUNT the rice paddies and coconut truck stops in a short roadtrip to Mt. Batur.
> PURIFY at the Tirta Empul Water Temple, a 10 thcentury temple used for ritual purification.
> WANDER the verdant rice terraces of Tegalalang.
> SNOOZE time – you’ve got an early start tomorrow.
DAY 4
> RISE before the sun in preparation for the most spectacular sunrise you’ve ever seen.
> HIKE the cratered terrain of Mt. Batur with a local fisherman as your guide.
> REACH the peak and gaze all the way across Lombok Strait to the towering peaks of Mt. Rinjani.
> WIND DOWN by the beach at Candidasa, watching the sunset with a cocktail in hand.
DAY 5
> ZOOM to the island of Gili Trawangan on a morning speedboat ride.
> EXPLORE the island on two wheels with your local guide (yes, this is a car-free island).
> REFRESH with a fresh coconut or cocktail.
> ENJOY a beachside dinner at Scallywags BBQ and watch the sunset.
DAY 6
> RISE to a breakfast of local fruit at your resort stay.
> EXHALE into downward dog in a guided yoga class on the beach.
> LEARN to cook Gado Gado and Sambal in a cooking class.
> DIVE off your boat tour into the tropical waters of Gili Trawangan.
> SNORKEL bali’s pristine waters amongst technicolour coral, sea turtles, and rainbow fish.
DAY 7
> RISE with the sun in a morning yoga session.
> SNAP a photo at the island’s famous (and very instagrammable), swing set.
> LUNCH at Kayu Café, enjoying the locally-sourced healthfoods on the menu.
> DANCE the night away at one of the island’s iconic beachside parties.
DAY 8
> BID FAREWELL to Gili Trawangan in your final morning swim.
> DE-STRESS in a massage session at one of the city’s many spas.
> SAVOUR local foods in a guided food tasting, including burbur, nasi campur, and soto.
> QUENCH your thirst as you hop from bar to bar with the group.
DAY 9
> FIND your bliss in a spa safari, combining a firsthand wildlife experience with the relaxation of a spa experience.
> LOUNGE poolside and sip coconuts at one of Seminyak’s famous beach clubs.
> EXCHANGE details with your new friends – perhaps your next Bali trip is already in the works!