The best of Bali - the best hotels, the best sights, all in one package. Ubud is a must, if Bali is to be visited. Along the road the small handicraft villages of Tophati, Celuk and Mas, are visited. To the east the history and culture is at its strongest on the island, both shown very clearly in the people’s everyday life. Permuteran is a hidden jewel in Bali. Although it is far from the south and the main tourist spots, it offers some of the nicest beaches, and crystal clear water. Excellent for snorkeling and diving, especially around the island of Menjangan where whale sharks have been spotted.
Day 1: Bali - imbaran
Arrive at Ngurah Rai International airport, meet and greet with the guide and transfer directly to your hotel. After check in, rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2: imbaran
Breakfast at the hotel. Start your trip with a visit toTohpati, which is known for its batik and continue to Celuk, the center of exquisite silver works and Mas, known for fine woodcarvings. Enter Ubud, the cultural heart of Bali with many fine art galleries, and a home to a score of local and foreign artists. One of the well know museum is Agung Rai Museum of Art which has an extensive collection of paintings by Balinese, Indonesian and foreign artists in classic Balinese and contemporary styles. Afterwards, you can test your bargaining skill at Ubud art market prior to a visit to Puri Saren Agung whose royal family ruled Ubud from the late 1800’s until 1917.
Evening at leisure. Wander around the city or enjoy on your own the traditional dances at the Puri Saren Palace.
Day 3: Jimbaran - Ubud
After breakfast, we visit the Goa Gajah(Elephant Cave) whose history dates back to the 11th century. A fantastically carved entrance depicts entangling leaves, rocks, animals, ocean waves and demonic human shapes running from the gaping mouth which forms the entrance to the cave.
We then head east to Kerta Gosa, or Hall of Justice, built in 18th century in Klungkung. It is beautifully laid out within a moat and provides an exquisite example of the Klungkung style of painting and architecture which can be seen in their ceiling murals. Continue to Kusamba, a fishermen village that also engages in salt making where you will also see colorful outriggers lined up along the black sand shores.
The costal road with full view to Nusa Penida will lead us to <a class="PIInfosoft-placeName" onclick="openAttractionDescriptionPopup('en', 'GLW','CDS','IND','India');" data-target="#PopUp5" href="javascript:void(0)" data-toggle="modal">Goa Lawah</a> (Bat Cave). This cave, whose walls vibrate with thousands of bats, is considered holy, and a temple and surrounding shrines protect the entrance.
Our last stop will be Tenganan, an original Balinese village and a stronghold of ancient traditions. You can see the local women weave the famous “flaming” cloth, kamben geringsing, which supposedly has the power of immunize the wearer against evil. Check in at the hotel. Evening is a free at leisure.
Day 4: Ubud
After breakfast, we visit Taman Tirta Gangga (Water Palace) whose swimming pools and ornamental ponds serve as a fascinating reminder of the Balinese rajah’s old days. We then go northwest and stop in Putung to get a panoramic view over the eastern bay.
Continue through the spectacular views of terraced rice fields to Besakih temple, located on the slope of Mount Agung, Bali’s highest volcano. It is called the Mother Temple of Bali as it houses ancestral shrines for all Hindu Balinese and a complex of nearly 24 temples.
Our next stop is Kintamani that present breathtaking view over the caldera lake, Danau Batur. Descending towards the north coast we go to Pemuteran. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Evening is a free at leisure.
Day 5: Ubud - Candi Dasa
Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a full day at leisure. You can either explore the area. Or you can go on a snorkelling or diving trip to Menjangan Island.
Day 6: Candi Dasa
After breakfast at hotel, we take you back to the South through the stunning rice field of Pupuan. We transfer you to the airport or to your hotel where you can continue your beach holiday.
