Upon your arrival in the afternoon at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, you will greeted by the local guide and driver for a private transfer to Sanur.

Check into the hotel, then take some time to relax and freshen up, or do a bit of exploring independently.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight in Sanur.

After a breakfast in the morning, be picked up by the driver and tour guide for the short transfer to visit the house of Balinese kite maker and learn how to make a kite from materials such as bamboo, strings and cloth. Owl and butterfly-shaped kites can easily be knocked down and reassembled back home. Learn all about the science behind the shapes and flying capability from the kite maker. Listen to the stories about kites from Sanur Village and the history of the anticipated festival of the kite-making community.

Once the kite is assembled and stable, leave the house and continue on a short drive to the Mertasari Beach. The kite maker will assist in launching the kite on the beautiful shoreline.

Once done with kite flying, it is time for a delicious meal. Walk along the small pedestrian promenade to a little eatery with a view of the sea with colourful outriggers lining the shoreline.

Following lunch, return to the hotel for an afternoon at leisure.

Optional: It is possible to replace the kite making workshop with jewellery making session.

Overnight in Sanur.

In the morning, you will be picked up from the hotel around 07:30 and transferred to Benoa Harbour. Upon arrival at the harbour, depart for a fun day trip on a motor catamaran to the nearby islet of Nusa Lembongan (1.5h cruise per way). On the way to the island, enjoy light snacks and beverages while taking in spectacular views of the sea and surrounding island before arriving at Nusa Lembongan, an island oasis of white beaches and clear waters.

The rest of the time on Nusa Lembongan is free to spend as desired. For those who aren’t feeling quite as ambitious, there’s also plenty of opportunities to sit around on the beach and just relax, either in the sun, in the shade or at the beach club.

Optional: For those with a love for the sea, there are activities such as snorkelling and a glass-bottom boat riding that provide spectacular views of the area’s abundant marine life. There’s also a mangrove tour with a small boat as an option. Alternatively, visit one of the island’s village for a glimpse into the unique local lifestyles on the island and a look at an underground house (actually dug out by hand) or visit one of the island’s seaweed farms.

A barbecue buffet lunch will be served midday with a glass of wine or beer.

Around 16:00, the boat will depart for the journey back to the Benoa Harbour. Free light snacks and drinks are available on board. When the cruise reaches the shores of Bali again, your guide and driver will be awaiting to transfer you back to the hotel.

Note: We recommend wearing shorts and swimming gear, towel, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen. Bring a change of clothes for after the activities. Shower and toilet are available. This tour will only be available on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; the itinerary can be adjusted according to travelling dates.

Dinner is at leisure.

Overnight in Sanur.

After breakfast, check out and follow your driver and tour guide for some interesting sightseeing en route to Ubud.

The route to the volcanic Lake Batur and the small village of Kintamani on the rim of the caldera leads via small scenic roads offering amazing panoramas over the beautiful rice fields and landscape (around 2 hours from Sanur).

About two hours into the journey, you will reach Kintamani where the still active Mount Batur stands with breath-taking views. Adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Lake Batur, all surrounded by the high walls of the crater rim.

Stop for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant here, with all-encompassing views over Lake Batur and the jaw-dropping scenery.

After lunch, continue into the large caldera and at the edge of the lava field climb aboard on one of the custom-made 4WD tour vehicles then drive along the lava field of Mount Batur which is something that most visitors don’t get the chance to experience.

Continue the drive to Ubud, en route stop in Tampak Siring to visit the holy spring temple of Tirta Empul for a look ponds of sacred cleansing water. It is said that the former president Soekarno liked to observe the bathing people from the presidential guest house which is built just atop the valley. The Balinese people visit this spring for ritual purification, which guests are encouraged to do as well!

Note: There is an opportunity to bath here. The water can be quite chilly. Changing facilities are extremely basic and offer little privacy. It is required to wear decent dress, such as a sarong, when entering the ponds.

Overnight in Ubud.

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy today at leisure with choice of optional activities as follow:

OPTION 01: Ayung River Rafting

Depart on a join-in transfer for today’s river rafting activity at Ayung River. Upon arrival at the starting point, the rafting guides provide a helmet, life jacket, and paddle; and then provide a safety briefing and also explain and demonstrate paddling techniques. A ‘dry bag’ will be provided to protect valuables and keep clothes dry.

Cover 10 kilometers on the Ayung River over approximately 90 minutes, the trip is divided into two parts, with a rest stop on the riverbanks at the halfway point. After reaching the ending point of the rafting journey, receive a cup of tea. There are showers, towels and toilet facilities available. Then, be treated to a late buffet of Indonesian food for lunch before being transported back to your hotel.

Note: Maximum 4 passengers + 1 guide per raft. This rafting is a soft-rafting (level 2-3) and is possible for children from 7 years and older. We recommend wearing shorts and swimming gear, hats and sunscreen. Bring a change of clothes for after the rafting journey.

OPTION 02: Village Cycling

In the morning, you will be picked up then transferred to Carang Sari. This traditional Balinese village is located in the Badung regency, in the island’s interior. Upon arrival, relax with morning tea in the tranquil local surroundings. The cycling guides will provide a safety briefing, describe the route and demonstrate how to use the bike’s gears and brakes.

Set off on 2-hour cycling adventure covering approximately 17 kilometres, with several stops along the way. Cruise through untouched rice terraces and villages dotted with traditional houses and temples. Stop to meet friendly locals, take photos of scenic spots and learn about the local culture. Pass through Sangeh, a monkey forest, and meet its cheeky inhabitants.

Reaching the finish point, vehicles will be waiting to provide transport to a local restaurant for an Indonesian buffet lunch. Afterwards, transfer back to the hotel.

OPTION 03: Pondok Pekak Library & Learning Centre

Pondok Pekak is a small local library and community centre offering lessons and classes, which was founded by an expat American lady Laurie Billington, who loved to read and believed every town should have a library. Along with her Balinese husband Made, they built Pondok Pekak in 1995 and named it after Made’s grandfather who also had a great passion for reading, learning and helping others. “Pondok Pekak” means “Grandfathers little resting house in the rice fields”.

The lessons on offer are for both adults and children, there are some lessons can be chosen such as Balinese offering making and gamelan lesson which lasts around 1,5 hours until 3 hours for each classes.

Note: Minimum age for optional tours is 7 year old.

Overnight in Ubud.

After breakfast, get a taste of authentic local culture with an insightful Bali village tour. Transfer to Baru Village in Marga, a typical rural village in the Tabanan Regency. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, this is the perfect place to experience an authentic countryside lifestyles.

Be welcomed with a healthy drink in a family’s compound. The hosts will introduce themselves and explain about their daily activities on the farm. Learn about their traditional herbal remedies, see remarkable inscribed palm leaves and discover other aspects of typical Balinese life.

After exploring the family compound, join a farmer for an easy trek through the surroundings. Learn about the Balinese Subak irrigation system, a unique and effective method used by generations of local farmers. Pass through vibrant rice fields where, depending on the time of year, there may be a chance to assist the local farmers. Loop back to the house compound in time for a delicious, family-style lunch.

After lunch, continue to Munduk via Belimbing. Check into the hotel and free at leisure.

Overnight in Munduk.

Following the breakfast, our local guide and driver will take you to Bali Treetop Adventure Park nearby where you can climb and swing. A professional guide will explain how the circuit works, how to use the equipment, and will provide all safety instructions.

Go on any of the circuits of Bali Treetop Adventure Park. It is recommended to start with the lowest category, Green Discovery Circuit, before trying the higher circuits. There is a variety of activities including: high-flying swings, rope ladders, breath-taking jumps and a 160-metre long zip line (also called ‘Flying Fox’). Some ‘lower ropes’ activities also include ladders and short swings.

Participants will be attached to a life-line support throughout the entire course. Patrol guides will also stand-by along the circuit, ready to advise and assist as needed, giving support from above and below. All circuit platforms are held in place using an innovative compression system to protect trees from any damage. Protective half logs are used to prevent cables from cutting into trees and minimize tree trunk degradation.

After the exhilarating activity, proceed to Luwus Village to have lunch and visit secret garden village which tucked away in less touristy area. The complex was built to promote educational tourism where visitor are able to explore the beauty heritage museum, beauty factory and coffee museum which hosting some old tools to produce traditional medicine, beauty product, and showing the way of roasting the coffee. After museum exploration, then take a chance to learn on how to make basic espresso drink and basic latte art at Black Eye Coffee & Roastery.

Return to the hotel. Dinner tonight will be served at the hotel’s restaurant.

Overnight in Munduk.

After breakfast at hotel, checkout and depart with the guide and driver for Bedugul, an area of the central highlands, famous for its stunning natural beauty and three lakes.

Ascend further to the north into the hills for a visit to the famous Ulun Danu Temple. Set on an island on the peaceful waters of Lake Bratan, this temple is one of Bali’s most iconic and photogenic sites.

Proceed to the hotel in south Bali, stopping en route at Mengwi to visit Taman Ayun Temple.

Check into the hotel.

Overnight in Seminyak.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel around 08:30 and transferred to Kuta Beach (join-in transfer). You will then welcomed by a personal surf instructor and receive rash guards to protect against the sun while receiving a safety briefing.

After this, the teacher will demonstrate and explain some techniques. The well-trained instructors show and teach the basics of surfing, how to balance, how to paddle, etc. -first in a pool and after, once the basic skills of surfing are handled, head out with the instructors to the beach and try out some of the surfing techniques in the ocean. The entire session lasts about 2.5 hours and is fully accompanied by an instructor.

There is a 2-hour free time after the session to wander the Kuta area before returning to the hotel for the evening. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel in Seminyak.

Morning is free at leisure and, in the afternoon, depart at 16:00 to visit Uluwatu, a beautiful temple set on steep cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean with a big sacred monkey population. There, witness a traditional ‘kecak’ dance, a Balinese “fire” dance, which is certainly one of the islands most spectacular things to see. Watch the story of the Ramayana while the sun sets over the Indian Ocean below the cliffs.

Following this spectacular start to the evening, head to Jimbaran and enjoy a scrumptious seafood barbecue dinner on the beach.

Return to the hotel after dinner.

Overnight in Seminyak.

The morning is free at leisure until pick up time for a transfer to the airport for a return flight home.