Day 1. Arrival Denpasar – Seminyak
Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, you will be picked up and go directly to the accommodation in Seminyak for check-in.
Day 2. Seminyak – Lovina
We start the journey today to the north of Bali. On the way we will visit Alas Kedaton to meet the 2 monkey families. Also, it is possible to take a picture in Balinese costume with a kalong (bat). Then we will take a look at the butterfly garden, Taman Kupu-Kupu. After admiring different species of butterflies, we make a stop at Jatiluwih to enjoy the beautiful view of the rice fields. After lunch at Jatiluwih, we continue the drive to the Banyumala Twin waterfall. Here we will take a hike of about half an hour to the waterfall. At the waterfall, you can enjoy the beautiful green nature. Then you will go to the accommodation in Lovina for check-in.
Day 3. Lovina
Early in the morning we will leave by boat to look for dolphins. After the boat trip you will go back to the accommodation and the rest of the day is free. You can go for a walk on the black sandy beach of Lovina and on the boulevard. Enjoy the view on a terrace or relax at the accommodation.
(Optional you can go snorkeling after spotting the dolphins)
Day 4. Lovina – Ubud
After breakfast, we will take a look at the local fruit market. Then we will admire different kinds of flowers, plants and trees at the Kebun Raya Bedugul botanical garden. Next, we continue to Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the most enchanting temple complex on the shores of Lake Beratan. With a walk through the gardens with beautiful flowers and tropical plants, you can walk towards the lake. Meanwhile, the clear lake is almost always calm and quiet and often a thin fog hangs over the lake giving it a mysterious aura. After walking around the complex, you can have lunch directly at 1 of the eateries. Then the drive continues to Ubud. Before check-in at the accommodation, we will visit the Puri Saren Agung that belonged to a royal family that ruled Ubud at the end of the 19th century until 1917.
Day 5. Ubud
At 09.00 a.m. you will go to the starting point for rafting down the Ayung River. This amazing adventure of about 13 kilometers and over 2 hours is definitely recommended for those who like a challenge. However, along the river you will see tropical forests, beautiful waterfalls and stone carvings in the river wall passing by, among other things. Then you will go back to the starting point to freshen up and change clothes. After freshening up, you will visit Alas Harum Ubud where you can swing at a considerable height and take beautiful photos. Then you will go to the accommodation and the rest of the day is free. You can take a walk-through Monkey Forest Ubud. Have a look at the art market or go shopping in the cozy streets of the center.
Day 6. Ubud
In the morning, you will explore the surroundings of Ubud by bicycle. Moreover, during this bicycle tour you will get a good impression of the daily life of the locals. You also will ride through villages and past different types of plantations. After the bicycle tour you will go back to the accommodation and the rest of the day is free.
(Optional you can participate in a cooking workshop in the afternoon)
Day 7. Ubud – Kintamani
After breakfast you will be picked up and we will take a look at the Goa Gajah (the elephant cave), the place of worship for Buddhists. After this you can compare the rice fields of Jatiluwih with the Tegalalang rice fields and continue the drive to the higher location, Kintamani. On the way we take a look at Desa Penglipuran, an indigenous village that has developed into a tourist village. The villagers adhere to the concept of Tri Hita Karana cosmology that has been passed down from generation to generation. They maintain the cleanliness of the living environment which makes the village look very clean and organized. Next, you will visit the best spot for a stunning view of the semi active Batur volcano and the lake. Here you can have dinner at one of the many buffet restaurants. After dinner you will go to the accommodation for check-in.
Day 8. Kintamani – Candidasa
We start the day with a visit to Pura Agung Besakih, the largest temple in Bali. Then we continue the drive to Tukad Cepung waterfall. Meanwhile, here you will take a short trek through the beautiful nature to the hidden waterfall. Next, you will visit Tirta Gangga water palace where you can take a walk through the garden. Finally, you will transfer to the accommodation in Candidasa for check-in.
(Optional you can participate in a cooking workshop in the afternoon)
Day 9. Candidasa – Sanur
Today we continue the journey to Sanur. On the way you will visit Goa Lawah, 1 of the most important temples in Bali that is known for the large number of bats in the cave. Then you will go to the Kertagosa. The historic building that was used for discussions about prosperity, justice and security within the kingdom. Also, here you can find Bale Kembang or Taman Gili, a floating pavilion built on the fishpond. Its physical form is a combination of Dutch style with Balinese traditional architecture.
Next, we will visit Tenganan Village or Tenganan Pegringsingan. It is 1 of the 3 oldest villages in Bali where people still live according to the rules and customs from prehistoric Hindu times. It is also known as a traditional Bali Aga of Age village that originated before the Majapahit kingdom. Meanwhile, most of the villagers work as rice farmers. A small portion support themselves through handicrafts such as woven bamboo and clothes, wood carvings and painted palm leaves. After meeting the lovely villagers, you will go to the accommodation.
Day 10. Sanur
Today is a free day and can be filled as you wish. You can also relax on the beach or at the accommodation. Go shopping in the center or rent bicycles and explore the area on your own initiative.
(Optional you can participate in a cooking workshop in the afternoon)
Day 11. Sanur – …
Today you can be transferred to Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar or continue your journey by fast boat to Nusa Lembongan, Lombok or Gili Trawangan.
