Classic Bali: Beach & Ubud

On arrival at Denpasar Airport, meet your drive and transfer to the resort.

The balance of the day is free to rest, relax or beging exporing Bali at your own pace.

Nusa Dua is situated on the calm leeward eastern side of the island and is generally an uncrowded beach area offering pristine beaches and blue waters. It is a little more upscale than most of the other beach areas in Bali and has a golf course and an upscale shopping complex. The offshore reefs are excellent for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Nearby is the Museum Pasifika with its collection of rare art from both Asia and the Pacific. There is also the interesting Geger Temple which is located on top of a rocky promontory.

Enjoy a pleasant short ride along the hills of Bali's southern peninsula. This area, known as Bukit, offers a landscape and topography unequaled by any other regions of the island. Unlike the majority lush tropical country sides which owed their fertile soils to the volcanoes that dotted the central highlands, this arid terrain-formed by millennia of coral sedimentations is a world of its own. Their beautiful-yet-wild beaches are heaven for surfers. In the corner of this peninsula, perched on a sheer cliff, is a highly venerated Uluwatu temple. A performance of The Ramayana epic-based Kecak Dance with the majestic temple and sunset as its background, will give a climax to this memorable evening. The tour ends up at Jimbaran Beach to enjoy Seafood dinner, served on the beach.

Two full days to explore the island or simply relax.

This full day tour is emphasizing on the history of Bali which is linked to the ancient Javanese Hindus Kingdom. The tour begins with a visit to Kehen temple with its enormous Banyan tree's entrance. The temple is dedicated to Shiva; dominating the inner sanctuary is a triple throne shrine of Hindu trinity: Brahma, Wisnu and Shiva. Continue the tour to visit Besakih Temple, known as Mother temple, the largest temple in Bali and the most important place of worship on the island. You can make a lunch stop (personal account) and enjoy the mountain cool breeze with fabulous rice terrace and Agung Mountain view. Ride downhill through the villages of Selat and Sidemen where we can see spectacular scenery of rice terraces. Stop en-route to see hand weaving home industry before visiting Bali Aga, an original Balinese village whose inhabitants are believed to have come long before the Hindu-Javanese immigration wave. It is the only village that until today is still weaving traditional "Geringsing" cloths. On your way back stop at the shore to see traditional salt processing (subject to weather or seasons).

Ubud is centrally located on the island of Bali and is one of Bali’s major arts and cultural centres.

Comprised of 14 villages, each run by its own Banjar (village committee), and all within 5 km of the city centre, Ubud is a fairly straightforward, small town situated amongst scenic rice paddies and steep ravines in central foothills of the Gianyar regency.

In the 8th century, Javanese priest, Rsi Markendya, meditated at the confluence of two rivers at the Ubud locality of Campuan. Here he founded the Gunung Lebah Temple on the valley floor, the site of which remains a pilgrim destination. A centre for natural medicine and healing, Ubud got its name from the Balinese word, ‘ubad’- meaning medicine.

Experience a hands-on cooking class and learn how to whip up some delicious traditional Balinese dishes! The morning starts by meeting your host and the other guests who are joining the class. Together stroll around the colourful market in Ubud where the locals bargain for the best produce. Browse the stalls piled high with colourful vegetables, tropical fruits, exotic spices and fragrant herbs. The host will explain the different produce, how it is used in Indonesian cuisine, and will offer tips on selecting the best ingredients. Back at the cooking class, you will be shown how to recreate age old traditional dishes using curries, sambal and the freshest seasonal vegetables. The class is completely hands-on so you will grind the different spices and learn how to use the various utensils in preparing the dishes. The class ends with a delicious lunch where you get to enjoy your own homemade Balinese feast.

This afternoon tour will proceed to the village of Mengwi with the 17th century Taman Ayun temple, a legacy of its glorious kingdom's era. Visit the nearby sacred monkey forest of Alas Kedaton. The afternoon will be ended with a spectacular sunset at Tanah Lot temple.

One more full day to explore Ubud at your own pace.

Following breakfast, transfer to the Denpasar Airport for your onward flight.