Itinerary

1. Day 1: Several Beaches, a Water Blow Cliff And a Romantic Dinner Almost on the Water

   • We need your arrival information because you will be picked up at the Ngurah Rai International Airport.
   • Please ensure your flight arrives by no later than 1:00pm.
   • If this is not possible, then we recommend you sleep near to the airport your day of arrival and simply start this tour the following morning.
   • We could pick you up from whichever hotel you book at, as long as it is near to the airport.
   • Why all this? Although the town of Ubud-where we are based for all but one night while on this 7-day tour-is a 1.5-hour drive away from the airport, we are not heading there directly.
   • Instead, we first visit Padang Padang Beach, then Suluban Beach, then Uluwatu Temple, then Pandawa Beach, then Water Blow Cliff and finally a fishing village called Jimbaran.
   • All of these destinations are relatively near to the international airport.
   • Padang Padang Beach is a great first impression of the island.
   • Uluwatu Temple is home to a tribal dance called Kecak.
   • Hopefully there will be an event taking place during our visit.
   • Note that the temple is inhabited by monkeys, who are notorious for snatching visitors’ belongings.
   • They can usually be persuaded into trading the items for fruit.
   • Water Blow is where large waves of sea water from the Indian Ocean continually crash against jagged limestone edges of a cliff.
   • The water blow is the outcome of the narrowing crag below the cliff face that channels a surge of water up to 30 meters high from its base following strong currents.
   • This phenomenon results in giant, irregular splashes of wave that can reach several meters high.
   • The area provides a 240-degree lookout of dramatic seascape that is bordered by guardrails.
   • Jimbaran is perfect for a sunset dinner on the beach, which is included on today's tour.
   • Visiting Jimbaran before sunset is ‘a must’, seeing dozens of restaurants, tables and food lined up along the beach.
   • We should be arriving in Ubud around 9:00pm.

2. Day 2: Cooking Class, Eating at a Native's Home, an Elephant Cave And Social Media-Worthy Photo Spots

   • We make a daytrip from Ubud.
   • The destinations for today are the temples of Pura Puseh and Pura Dasar in the village of Batuan:
     • Tegenungan Waterfall.
     • Goa Gajah (a.k.a. Elephant Cave).
     • A temple complex called Gunung Kawi.
     • Tirta Empul Temple.
     • The Tegallalang Rice Terraces.
   • At these terraces, we take a photo at the famous bird nest and at the tree swing.
   • In the late afternoon, we take a cooking class at a traditional home/restaurant.
   • Following the class is dinner, which is included on today’s tour.

3. Day 3: A Monkey Forest, a Traditional Market And Bali's Best Place From Where to Watch the Sunset

   • Before making another daytrip from Ubud, we explore the town itself.
   • One of Bali’s major arts and culture centers, Ubud has developed a large tourism industry.
   • The main attractions are the central market and the monkey forest.
   • Today’s other destinations are Pura Taman Ayun Temple and Tanah Lot Temple.
   • The latter of which serves as Bali’s most famous place from where to watch the sunset.

4. Day 4: Rice Fields, Hot Springs, Ancient Sites And Lakes

   • Although we are relocating from Ubud to the beach village of Lovina, there are many worthwhile stops en route:
     • The rice fields in Jatiluwih.
     • Ulun Danu Beratan Temple.
     • Lake Bratan.
     • Munduk Waterfall.
     • The hot springs in Banjar.
   • Shortly after arriving in Lovina, we watch the sunset.

5. Day 5: Dolphins, a Boat Ride, Waterfalls And Temples

   • Before leaving Lovina, we take a traditional boat so we can hopefully see dolphins.
   • En route back to Ubud, we visit Gitgit Waterfall, Sekumpul Waterfall, Jagaraga Temple, and Pura Meduwe Karang Temple.

6. Day 6: Reaching Mount Batur by 4x4 to Watch the Sunrise And Breathtaking Nature

   • We make a daytrip from Ubud.
   • Today starts very early, as we ascend Mount Batur by 4x4.
   • Watching the sunrise from atop is an unforgettable experience.
   • Today’s other destinations are Pura Ulun Danu Batur Temple, the Mother Temple of Besakih, and the landscape surrounding both Iseh and Sidemen.

7. Day 7: Our Tour Ends This Morning

   • Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport.