Classic Bali

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Bali has something for everyone, and on this nine-day eastern exploration, discover a Bali you may never had known existed. Visit the renowned highlands of Ubud and the popular beachside city of Seminyak, but stray off the beaten track to Sideman, Amed and Candidasa. Learn the rich history, relax on one of the stunning beaches or just admire the flourishing l...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • The temples and natural sites of Bali make exploring so inviting. Head away from the usual route to Klungklung palace, the Tirta Empul and Tirta Gangga, among others.
    • There’s a reason why Ubud is so popular – take in the jungle scenery and surrounding rice terraces and indulge in traditional Balinese cuisine.
    • Discover the traditional art form of Kecak dancing – a Balinese performance focused on dancing with forms of chanting.
    • Visit a village on Bali’s north-east coast that has made amazing efforts to conserve their reef and by doing so, saved their community.
    • Explore local weaving industries in eastern Bali and enjoy a bungkus lunch – a local take-out style meal wrapped in a banana leaf.

What's this trip about?

    Bali has something for everyone, and on this nine-day eastern exploration, discover a Bali you may never had known existed. Visit the renowned highlands of Ubud and the popular beachside city of Seminyak, but stray off the beaten track to Sideman, Amed and Candidasa. Learn the rich history, relax on one of the stunning beaches or just admire the flourishing landscapes all around. Get your cultural fix at the temple of Tirta Empul or the stunning Tirta Gangga, go snorkelling on the north coast or simply kick back in style at the resort like beaches of Seminyak – enjoying comfortable accommodation and plenty of time at your leisure along the way.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityUbud
End CitySeminyak

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Indonesia

Attractions

  • Bali
  • Ubud

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Ubud

Selamat datang! Welcome to Bali. You'll be met on arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport (commonly referred to as Denpasar Airport) and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you will meet your group lead...

Day 2 Ubud

Ubud is Bali's main arts and cultural centre, and set high up in the jungle, has become an increasingly popular destination for travellers to explore the traditional culture of Bali and also as a place to ease the mind and spirit, with yoga, hillside spa treatments an...

Day 3 Ubud - Klungkung - Sideman

Leave the peaceful hub of Ubud behind and travel towards Sideman. Along the way, pass stunning valleys and rice terraces, and stop at Tirta Empul – not far from Ubud but a very important stop. For over a thousand years, Tirta Empul have drawn Balinese Hindu worshipper...

Day 4 Sideman - Candidasa

Sideman is on the eastern side of the island of Bali, and this morning, you’ll embark on a guided walking tour and traditional lunch in the region. Stop by local industries, including a weaving business, along your way. Anywhere you go in Bali’s countryside, you’ll be...

Day 5 Candidasa

Welcome to Candidasa – a delightful seaside town, full of beach resorts and laidback vibes. This morning, visit the nearby Tirta Gangga Temple – a royal water garden and former royal palace. Wander past the manicured gardens and the floating steps through the temple’s...

Day 6 Les Village - Amed

This morning you will head to the North coast of Bali to a community-based tourism initiative, Les Village – a journey of about 2 hours. Here the community has developed a reef rehabilitation and plastic recycling program. On arrival, take a walk to a waterfall – the ...

Day 7 Amed

Today is clear for you to take up one of the optional activities on offer in this slice of paradise. Perhaps salute to the sun and have a yoga lesson with an experienced local teacher or hire some snorkelling gear and swim around the shimmering turquoise waters on the...

Day 8 Seminyak

In the morning jump back into your private minivan and head back to Seminyak. After the 3.5-4 hour drive, the rest of the day is yours to spend as you please, perhaps exploring the resort-like restaurants and clubs at your own pace, hunting down some of the designer shops and galleries, or even just mellowing out on the beach or at your accommodation.

Day 9 Seminyak

With no activities planned for today, you are free to depart the accommodation at any time. If you are planning to stay longer in Bali, why not book into an Urban Adventures tour? There’s several to choose from which take you to different parts of the island. For some...

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Last Updated: 12/3/2021

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Accommodation

Resort (7 nights),Hotel (1 night),

Transportation & Flights

Private vehicle,

Transportation & flights

Private vehicle
Guides
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country. http://www.intrepidtravel.com/insurance.php
Visa requirements
As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking INDONESIA: Passport holders for most nationalities are permitted to enter visa free for up to 30 days for tourism purposes. Please check with your relevant consulate or embassy. Entry requirements: presentation of onward or return tickets, passport which is valid for at least 6 months. Visitors on visa-free short visits must enter AND exit from certain airports or seaports in Indonesia including: Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta Airport), Bali (Ngurah Rai Airport), Yogyakarta (Adisucipto Airport) and Surabaya (Juanda Airport). This currently excludes entry and exist from Lombok (Bandar Udara International Airport). Visa-free short visits cannot be extended and cannot be transferred to another type of visa. Some nationalities are required to obtain a visa on arrival, or in advance. Citizens of countries who aren't on the visa on arrival or visa-free lists are required to apply for a visa in their home country before travelling to Indonesia. Nationals of all countries planning to stay for more than 30 days in Indonesia have to obtain an appropriate visa at an Indonesian consulate or embassy before their arrival in the country. PASSPORTS Local laws require that you must always carry identification. We recommend taking a clear photocopy of your passport photo page and photo of your visa (after arriving), to carry with you.
Health & Safety
https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/safety-guidelines FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms. SEAT BELTS: Please be aware that local laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in your home country and not all the transport which we use is able to provide seat belts. PETTY THEFT AND PERSONAL SAFETY: While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing. MOTORBIKE BAG SNATCHING: Be particularly aware of motorbike bag snatching, especially in the bigger cities.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Finish point The Haven Bali Seminyak Jl. Raya Seminyak No.500 Seminyak Seminyak 80361 INDONESIA Phone: +62 361 738001
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