Bali and Beyond Packages

CIRCUITS OF BALI

7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS, CIRCUIT TO THE BEST OF BALI

Day 1. Arrive at Denpasar's airport, transfer in to your hotel in Kuta, own leisure time, dinner and over-night at hotel.
Day 2. American breakfast at hotel, morning free time, lunch at hotel, afternoon visit the Sangeh Monkey Forest, Taman Ayun temple, and end with a visit to the sea temple of Tanah Lot. Arrive on time to witness the sunset behind the stark offshore promontory in the sea. This temple was inspired by one of the last priests who came to Bali from Java in the 16th Century, and its rituals include the paying of homage to the guardian spirits of the sea. Leave Tanah Lot late in the afternoon after the sunset and transfer directly to Ubud, dinner and night at your hotel.

Day 3. American breakfast at hotel, depart to Lovina via Bedugul. On the road visit Mas: the wood carving center; Celuk: gold and silversmiths or the weaving center at Batubulan. Enjoy a deluxe buffet lunch at a local restaurant en-route to Bedugul. After lunch, proceed along the ridge road that winds up into the mountainous area known as Bedugul. See Lake Bratan which lies sparkling in the midst of an elongated valley which was formed centuries ago, the crater of a primeval eruption. Leave Bedugul in the afternoon and transfer direct to Lovina, dinner and night at your hotel.

Day 4. Wake up very early in the morning, take a traditional boat and sail around Lovina beach to see the dolphins. Return to the hotel for breakfast then depart to Sidemen via Kintamani and Besakih. After climbing an extremely steep gradient the road suddenly arrives at the top of the hill, where a wide vista of crater, mountain and lake take one completely by surprise. This is Penelokan," the lookout", where an entire panorama stretches out as far as the eye can see. A buffet lunch will be served at the local restaurant with a spectacular view of Lake and Mount Batur. After lunch, drive through the rain forest to Besakih Temple, Bali's largest and most famous temple, situated high on the slopes of Mount Agung. Established in approximately 1007 A.D., it has been regarded as the major temple on the island of Bali and focal point of the Hindu religion, since the 15th century. Depart Besakih Temple and transfer direct to the Sacred Mountain Sanctuary Resort via the road through the delightful scenery of the eastern-most regency.

Day 5. American breakfast at hotel, then step down to the foot of the hill where your bicycles await you. Depart to Sukahet village through the pleasant countryside, stopping at several interesting points en-route, where curious villagers and children come out to welcome you. The cycling in rural Bali will take you for a one and half hour ride with magnificent views of rice field terraces. Arrive at Sukahet village, a welcome drink/cocktails will be served and a private Balinese lunch will be set up at the fish pond. A Balinese Puppet (Wayang Kulit) show will be presented during the dessert to complete the program. After lunch, transfer direct by minivan/bus to Candidasa, dinner and night at your hotel.

Day 6. American breakfast at hotel, morning free for snorkeling/diving/fishing, and lunch at hotel. After lunch, transfer to Sanur via Klungkung - visit Kertagosa with its ancient courthouse that has an entire ceiling mural depicting the punishment in hell for wrongdoers and the rewards awaiting in heaven. After the visit at Kertagosa, transfer direct to Sanur beach, dinner and night at your hotel.

Day 7. American breakfast at hotel, morning free time, transfer out to airport for your
next destination

OTHER DESTINATIONS, ON REQUEST:
West & East Java, Sumatra, Lombok, Maluku, North Sulawesi, Irian, Flores, Komodo Island, Kalimantan.