Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kuta
You'll arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport and meet your representative who'll handle your transfer to Kuta. The ride to your hotel takes about 10-15 minutes, so you'll be settled in pretty quickly. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to do whatever you like - rest from your flight, grab a bite, or just walk around and get oriented to the area.
- Day 2
Temples and Ubud
Following breakfast, you'll head to Tirta Empul Temple where you can participate in a Balinese Hindu blessing and purification ceremony, then wade into the natural water springs. From there, it's on to Gunung Kawi Temple in Tampaksiring village to see the ancient rock architecture carved into the hillside. After lunch at a local spot, you'll make your way to central Ubud to check out the 16th-century royal palace and its courtyards, browse the art market, and visit Sacred Monkey Forest where around 1,260 long-tailed macaques live. You'll settle into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Tirta Empul Temple and participate in blessing and purification ceremony
- Dip in natural water springs
- Visit Gunung Kawi Temple
- Visit Ubud's royal palace
- Explore Ubud art market
- Visit Sacred Monkey Forest
Landmarks/POIs Tirta Empul Temple Gunung Kawi Temple Ubud Royal Palace Sacred Monkey Forest - Day 3
Cooking Experience and Beach Transfer to Sanur
After breakfast, you'll go to a village near Ubud to pick out vegetables, meat, herbs and spices for cooking. Then you're heading to Laplapan village where locals will welcome you warmly and teach you how to cook with expert chefs, followed by having lunch together. Next, you'll visit Goa Gajah cave temple, an important Hindu site with rock-wall carvings dating back centuries. Later you'll drive to Sanur on the coast, check into your hotel, and have time to relax on the beach as the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with local family after cooking lesson)
Included Activities
- Authentic cooking demonstration and lunch with local family
- Visit Goa Gajah Temple
Landmarks/POIs Goa Gajah Temple - Day 4
Nusa Penida Island Excursion
After eating breakfast, you'll take a 30-minute boat to Nusa Penida Island where you can explore hidden beaches and quiet island surroundings. The highlights include Broken Beach, Angel Billabong, Kelingking Secret Point, and Crystal Bay. You'll have lunch on the island, then go snorkeling at Crystal Bay to see marine life up close. By evening, you'll board the boat back to Sanur and return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Fastboat trip to Nusa Penida Island
- Explore Broken Beach, Angel Billabong, Kelingking Secret Point, and Crystal Bay
- Snorkeling in Crystal Bay
Landmarks/POIs Nusa Penida Island Broken Beach Angel Billabong Kelingking Secret Point Crystal Bay - Day 5
Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Dance
You'll spend the morning freely on Sanur beach, swimming or just relaxing. In the afternoon, you'll check out and drive about an hour to Uluwatu, a highland area in southern Bali with significant cultural importance. Once there, you'll see Uluwatu Temple, which sits on top of a steep cliff with impressive views. Around 6 PM, you'll watch the Kecak Fire Dance, a traditional Balinese performance. After that, you'll head to Seminyak and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Uluwatu Temple
- Kecak Fire Dance performance
Landmarks/POIs Uluwatu Temple - Day 6
Tanah Lot Temple and Massage
Following breakfast, you'll visit Tanah Lot, a famous temple sitting on a rocky island off Bali's southwestern coast and built in the 15th century by a Hindu priest. On your way back, you can stop at a traditional Balinese massage center to spend some time there and relax. Lunch at a local restaurant can happen later on your own tab. You'll end up back at your hotel in Seminyak.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tanah Lot Temple
Optional Activities
- Traditional Balinese massage at massage center
Landmarks/POIs Tanah Lot Temple - Day 7
Leisure Day in Seminyak
This day is completely free for you to do whatever you want. If you're interested, there are options to try a massage, walk through local markets, go shopping, or just rest at your hotel. It's really up to you how you want to spend the time.
Optional Activities
- Massage
- Market walk
- Shopping
- Day 8
Departure
You'll check out after breakfast and your representative will transfer you to Denpasar Airport for your flight onward. That wraps up your trip to Bali.
- Meals
- Breakfast
