Breathtaking Bali
12 days
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
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 coo...
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Overview
Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Tanah Lot Temple at sunset
- Participate in a traditional Balinese purification ceremony in holy spring water (Sebatu Village)
- Traditional Balinese cooking class with a professional chef
- Visit to Bali Aga, home of Bali’s original inhabitants
- Besakih Temple (the Mother Temple)
- Goddess of the Lake Temple (Ulun Danu)
- Waterfalls at Munduk
What's this trip about?
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.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityUnited States
End CitySanur
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles (passengers may also book this tour without flights)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Ground transportation in an air-conditioned motor coach
- Accommodations at first-class hotels and beach resort
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees as indicated in the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking Tour Director throughout
- Refillable water bottle provided at the start of the tour
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Itinerary
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 thes...
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 ...
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 l...
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. ...
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 experie...
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 cr...
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...
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.
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Price per day$208
Last Updated: 2/17/2023
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Meals Included
9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 2 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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