Balinese Culture and Temple Tour

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Overview
	The island of Bali in Indonesia is a great place to holiday not just for its beaches and scenery, but also for its temples. Take a trip to Ulun Danu, an amazing eleven-tier thatched roof Buddhist temple. You will find beautifully landscaped gardens with an abundance of flowering plants around the temple. Admire the beauty of the huge offshore sentinel rock of Tanah Lot that supports a small sea temple. The temple is believed to be guarded by large sea snakes that reside in caves below the waterline. For a flavour of life in an artisan village, take a trip to the villages of Celuk famous for its gold and silver jewellery making and Mas known for its intricate wood carvings. Your Balinese excursion will be truly memorable! Location : South Bali Schedule : Start time: 0800h (8 am), Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights Available Days / Dates : Daily Pickup : Your hotel in South Bali or Airport Please mention your hotel name, address and the flight details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details. Drop-off : Your hotel in South Bali or Airport

Itinerary

Day 1

At 0800h / 08:00 am: You will be picked up in an air conditioned coach from your hotel in south Bali (Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur, Kuta or Seminyak). Accompanied by a multi-lingual guide (English / German / Spanish / Dutch), you will be driven past unspoilt countryside, through thick tropical forest beneath Mount Batukaru to the Luhur temple and the rice terraces at Jatiluwih. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Baturiti. • Continue to the Candi Kuning fruit and flower market with its exotic wild orchids, roses and strawberries. • Next, stop in Bedugul , an attractive mountain resort located 850 metres above sea level. • Visit the Ulun Danu Temple . It is a beautiful 17th century temple on the shore of lake Beratan, dedicated to Dewi Danu – the goddess of water. • Continue your trip by following the road with a scenic side trip through the charming little village of Munduk , home to Bali’s coffee plantations. Enjoy a coffee break in Munduk. • Drive to Brahmavihara Arama , Bali’s only Buddhist monastery which is vaguely Buddhist-looking with colourful decoration, a bright orange roof and statues of Buddha. The place also has a hot spring originating from volcanic activities. Proceed to Lovina for hotel check-in. Dinner (at your own cost) and spend the night at your hotel.

Day 2

0530h / 05.30 am: Set out on a dolphin trip in a small boat. After early morning dolphin spotting, return back to your hotel for a hot shower and breakfast. • After breakfast, depart by minivan for sightseeing to Candi Dasa. En route visit the Sangsit village , a few kilometres east of Singaraja. • Visit the Subak temple dedicated to goddess Dewi Sri, who is believed to look after the irrigated rice fields in the region. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. • Continue to Besakih temple , also known as the ‘Mother Temple of Bali’, on the slopes of the holy Mount Agung and Putung. Proceed to your hotel in Candi Dasa area. Have your dinner (at your own cost) and spend the night at your hotel.

Day 3

0800h / 08:00 am: After breakfast, depart in a minivan for a sightseeing tour to Ubud. • On your way, visit the Tenganan village occupied by the Bali Aga people, descendents of the original Balinese who inhabited Bali prior to the Majapahit arrival. The village is surrounded by a wall and consists of two rows of identical houses stretching up the gentle slop of the hill. • Continue to Goa Lawah, the bat cave temple on the face of the cliff full of bats. • Further on, visit Kertha Gosa . It is a beautiful park built in the 17th century, the courtyard and floating temple were formerly a part of the Semarapura Palace of the Klungkung kingdom. The court-hall was once used as a royal assembly area for the kings of Bali. • Proceed to see the gamelan home industry in Tihingan Village . • Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Puri Boga restaurant. After lunch, continue to Bangli and visit the Kehen Temple which is one of the largest temples in Bali. The temple is renowned for its stone carvings. The temple is terraced up the hillside, with a great flight of steps leading to the beautifully decorated entrance. Afterwards, proceed to your hotel in Ubud. Have dinner (at your own cost) and spend the night at your hotel.

Day 4

0900h / 09:00 am: After breakfast, depart in a minivan for a sightseeing tour of Sanur. • On the way, visit the 17th century holy-spring Gunung Kawi temple at Sebatu. • Proceed to the artisan villages of Celuk and Mas , known as the centre of Balinese gold and silver jewellery industry and wood carvings respectively. • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Further on, visit Taman Ayun , the former royal temple of Mengwi. • Further on, visit the Tanah Lot temple , built in a rock overlooking the scenic west coast of Bali and Indian Ocean. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in south Bali (Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur, Kuta Seminyak and Canggu) or to the airport for your onward flight.

Inclusions

Hotel/airport pick up and drop off in air conditioned coach Multi-lingual guide (English / German / Spanish / Dutch) 3 nights accommodation based on twin share Daily breakfast Meals program as stated in the itinerary Applicable entrance fees Airport assistance

Exclusions

Airfares and airport taxes Dinner Extra meals or drinks Optional tours

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. This tour has 3 hotel options: Standard, Superior and Deluxe Standard: Day 1 – Lovina: Aneka Lovina Hotel - Located just few minutes walk from the famous white sandy Kuta Beach, the Hotel Aneka Kuta is set amidst lush tropical gardens. Thatched-roof Balinese-style bungalow blend in with this natural beauty. The hotel has 60 well furnished rooms, fully air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, hot and cold water, telephone, TV, mini bar, refrigerator and private terrace. Day 2 – Candi Dasa: Rama Candi Dasa Resort and Spa – It is located on the Eastern part of Bali, in the Candi Dasa district with private beach front and beach terrace above the sea. The hotel has 72 well appointed air-conditioned bungalows and wing rooms building, artistically furnished and decorated with contemporary Balinese décor and modern facilities. Secluded private balconies with ocean view, cosy pool side and well maintained tropical garden landscape. Day 3 – Ubud: Pertiwi Resort – The hotel is located right in the middle of the Monkey Forest street, famous for great shopping and good food and close to nature and cultural centers. It has 12 Villas all set in a beautifully landscaped tropical garden. Three exquisitely appointed Pool Villas with private plunge pools. And nine Garden Villas set within walled compounds with lovely views of the rice terraces and gardens. Superior: Day 1 – Lovina: Puri Bagus Lovina - The guest rooms of the hotel offer touches of old Bali, such as a large open-air verandah and open air-secluded showers in the privacy of interior gardens. All are tastefully blended with international standards facilities, bed-side control panels, individually controlled air conditioning, radio, IDD telephone, cable TV, private mini bar - all clustered around spacious and beautifully landscaped tropical gardens. Delicious cuisine is served at the open-air restaurant with beautiful sea view. The bar specializes in tropical cocktails and carrier major international brands of liquor. Day 2 – Candi Dasa: Puri Bagus Candi Dasa Day 3 – Ubud: Tjampuhan Resort - The hotel is set in a lush tropical Balinese garden offering splendid views. It has a natural spring water pool, swimming pool, 2 restaurants and 4 bars, movie house, spa, library, gift shop and boutique among others. Deluxe: Day 1- Lovina: Puri Bagus Lovina Day 2 – Candi Dasa: Alila Manggis – It is a secluded, stylish seaside resort in Manggis, East Bali. Set amidst a coconut grove, the resort is nestled between the sea and the majestic Mount Agung, Bali’s most sacred mountain. All rooms and suites face the ocean with clear views across the straits to Nusa Penida. A contemporary interpretation of traditional Balinese architecture is artfully combined with modern amenities to create a relaxed environment in harmony with its natural surroundings. Day 3 – Ubud: Payogan Resort - The Payogan is located in the cool idyllic environs of Ubud, the artistic and cultural capital of Bali. Set on the dramatic Sayan ridge high above the Oos River valley, comprises 23 well-appointed villas built on 15 hectares of verdant hillside traversed by 2 river system. The hotel offers all modern amenities.

Please Note

Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on road conditions and room availability. Please call the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour to reconfirm the departure details.

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