Overview
12 Days
Ubud
Nusa Dua
Small Group Discovery
4 - 4.5 Star
Premium
5-99 Years
24
Fully Guided
OB
Itinerary
Your Small Group Discovery tour begins!
Welcome to Ubud in the hills of beautiful Bali! Hotel check-in is available mid-afternoon.
A Royal Welcome
Today, join one of the Royal family members on a tour of Puri Sukawati, a palace significant to the Balinese regal legacy. Tonight, join your Tour Director for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
LOCAL FAVORITE - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: Join your small group to learn about Bali's rich cultural history at Puri and enjoy a performance of traditional Balinese dance. A professional chef from the Royal family will show you the arts of Balinese cuisine during your cooking class for a sumptuous lunch.
Spirited Dances & Dramatic Shrines
Start your day with a fascinating performance of Barong dance. Then, stop at the village of Mas, known for its wood carvings, and the village of Celuk, a center for Balinese silver. Visit Bunung Kawi, a Hindu temple complex comprised of 10 rock-cut shrines (candi) carved into the cliff face. Continue to the village of Kintamani for views of Mount Batur. Last stop is Goa Gajah, often referred to as the Elephant Cave.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - NATURAL WONDERS: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant overlooking Mount Batur, an active volcano that sits alongside Lake Batur.
Balinese Art & Ancestry
Tour the town of Ubud. Then, drive to Candidasa, a seaside town on the eastern coast of Bali.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - TIMELESS TRADITIONS: Your tour of Ubud starts with Neka Art Museum, displaying a collection of art inspired by the beauty and culture of Bali. Then, visit the Threads of Life Indonesian Textile Arts Center, followed by Ubud Art Market. Finish your tour of Ubud at the Royal Palace where the local royal family still reside.
Rice Paddies, Palaces & Palms
See the sights of Candidasa by vintage Volkswagen. Enjoy the evening at leisure.
LOCAL FAVORITE - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: Uniquely perfect for small groups, you'll enjoy scenic views of rice paddies and Mt Agung from the back of your vintage VW before arriving Puri Agung, the Palace of Amlapura. Continue to Lontar Museum and try your hand at the ancient skill of inscribing a palm leaf manuscript (lontar). Then, visit the Tirta Gangga Water Palace, and its sister site Taman Ujung Water Palace, where you'll enjoy lunch in the waterside pavilion.
On the Move
This morning, transfer to Densapar for your flight to Yogyakarta. Transfer to your hotel in Borobudur.
Temples & Tasty Traditions
Today, visit the impressive Borobudur Temple Complex, then head to Candirejo, a peaceful village surrounded by plantations and lush scenery. Before lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a demonstration of Indonesian Gamelan music.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - EPIC SIGHTS: With more than 500 Buddha statues, the temple complex at Borobudur is the largest single Buddhist monument in the world and UNESCO World Heritage site. Two million stone blocks were used in its construction.
Swords, Sultans & Dance Steps
This morning, learn the art of kris making, then visit Kraton, the Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta. Continue to Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a performance of the Ramayana ballet in the temple.
LOCAL FAVORITE - SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE: The kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade patterning that has been produced in Indonesia for centuries. It is used for display, weapons, ceremonial dress, or symbol of social status or heroism. Join your small group to learn all about forging the weapon as well as its cultural rituals with a presentation by a traditional kris maker.
Scenic Sojourn
Journey by train through volcano-dotted terrain to Mojokerto, then travel by coach through classic Javanese scenery en route to Bromo.
Magical Mount Bromo
Start early with a sunrise visit to Mount Bromo. From here, you can take in unobstructed views over the active crater and the Tengger massif. Enjoy a late al fresco breakfast in the magical landscape of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Later, transfer to Surabaya for your flight to Densapar. Upon arrival back in Bali, transfer to your hotel in Nusa Dua.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - NATURAL WONDERS: Reigning over the magical landscapes of East Java, Indonesia, Mount Bromo looms large as one of the world's the most famous and active volcanoes. Part of the Tengger Massif, this complex of several volcanoes creates stunningly surreal and breathtaking vistas. Soak in this blissfully impressive scenery as you dine al fresco for breakfast.
Dinner Dances
The morning is yours to enjoy your resort and this beachside town. This afternoon, travel to the southernmost tip of Bali to visit Uluwatu Temple. Here, enjoy dinner as you witness a traditional performance of Kecak dance.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: One of seven sea temples that form a “chain” around the island, Uluwatu Temple stands some 230 feet above the Indian Ocean. This ancient, revered site has safeguarded Hindu islanders from evil spirits since 900 AD. As the sun sets over this dramatic clifftop, savor a delicious dinner as you enjoy the mesmerizing rhythms of Kecak dance – a traditional Balinese display of chanting, fire, and storytelling.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Trip Inclusions
- Traditional Balinese dance performance and cooking class with a member of the royal family
- Visits to Goa Gajah, Mount Batur, and Gunung shrine complex
- Guided tour of Ubud including Neka Art Museum and the Royal Palace
- Guided tour by vintage VW in Candidasa
- Guided sightseeing at Borobudur Temple
- Kris-making demonstration
- Ramayana ballet performance at Prambanan Temple
- Rail journey through volcanic landscapes to Bromo
- Sunrise viewing and al fresco breakfast at Mount Bromo
- Visit to Uluwatu Temple with dinner and Kecak dance performance
- Overnight stay at a tranquil boutique hotel in the heart of Ubud
- Intra-vacation flights as listed in the itinerary
- 11 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- Ubud: Komaneka Rasa Sayang (Superior First-Class):
With easy access to Ubud's cultural and lifestyle attractions, this chic urban-style hotel is tucked away in a tranquil setting on Monkey Forest Road. The hotel's interior is decorated with exquisite Indonesian art and the warmly appointed rooms feature tropical design and balconies. - Candidasa: Candi Beach Resort (Superior First-Class):
Located on the pristine beach of Mendira, Candi Beach Resort & Spa is nestled in a peaceful and tranquil ambience of East Bali and offers memorable experiences for nature discovery and serenity. The charming beachfront resort is surrounded by infinite panoramic ocean views, majestic hills and lush shade of coconut groves. - Borobudur: Plataran Heritage Borobudur (Moderate Deluxe):
Cultivated elegance meets colonial charm for a uniquely enchanting stay at Plataran Heritage Borobudur Hotel & Convention Center, set amid the rice terraces of Kretek village in Magelang, Central Java, with Borobudur Temple at your doorstep and the legendary Menoreh Hills as your backdrop. - Yogyakarta: Tentrem Hotel Yogyakarta (Moderate Deluxe):
Taking a different path than most, Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta is proud to be an independent hotel whose culture guides their action toward their service. Taken from Javanese culture, the word "tentrem" refers to a feeling of peacefulness and tranquility. Whether you are on business or leisure, our inspired interior, state of the art facilities, and thoughtful amenities will create an unforgettable experience of living in harmony. - Bromo: Plataran Bromo (Superior First-Class):
Nestled on the highlands of Bromo, Plataran Bromo offers sublime views of the rural beauty of agricultural plantations woven into the surrounding hills. It is strategically located at the gateway of the biosphere reserve ' Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. - Nusa Dua: Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa (Moderate Deluxe):
On Bali's southern peninsula, the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa can be reached in 15 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Each guestroom is decorated with authentic Balinese furnishings and offers stunning views of manicured tropical gardens or vistas of the ocean. The resort resembles a Balinese palace complete with spa facilities, pools and direct beach access.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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