Bali activity and cultural holiday
| country: | Indonesia |
| departures: | We offer a complete tailor made service allowing you to decide when you go, where you stay and what to do. We can arrange holidays without flights, please note as a UK based company we are only able to help with flight arrangements from the UK |
| price: | From £1898 (16 days) including flights from the UK. Prices shown are per person based on 2 people sharing. Price includes private transfers, accommodation & meals where indicated. This trip can also be booked without flights |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Bali activity and cultural holiday
This holiday combines the best of Bali, from the ancient traditions to the mountainous scenery. It begins in the cultural heartland of Ubud. Artistic and picturesque, here you can enjoy exploring the temples and dramatic scenery.
Next set out on a spectacular trek in Bali Barat National park, to search for the Endemic Bali Starling before dolphin watching on the black volcanic sands of Lovina. For thrill seekers you will be able to enjoy white water rafting on Ayung River or elephant treks through the jungle. End your stay with your own private one bedroom villa in Seminyak with a traditional massage inclusive in your stay.
Highlights:
Next set out on a spectacular trek in Bali Barat National park, to search for the Endemic Bali Starling before dolphin watching on the black volcanic sands of Lovina. For thrill seekers you will be able to enjoy white water rafting on Ayung River or elephant treks through the jungle. End your stay with your own private one bedroom villa in Seminyak with a traditional massage inclusive in your stay.
Highlights:
- Dolphin watching
- Trekking in Bali Barat National Park
- Elephant riding and rafting
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines. |
| Day 2: | Arrive at Maya Ubud. Proceed via transit for your onward flight to Denpasar. On arrival private transfer to Maya Ubud for 2 nights. |
| Day 3: | Batubulan. Begin your tour with a visit to Batubulan to see a performance of Kris & Barong dances. Experience artisan villages in nearby surroundings before visiting Bali Bird Park & Petulu village where thousands of herons return to their ponds at sunset. Lunch inclusive. |
| Day 4: | Goa Gajah & Agung Volcano. Drive east from Ubud to Goa Gajah & Agung Volcano to visit Besakih, mother temple. In the afternoon visit Bali Aga village of Tenganan and overnight at Candi Beach House for 1 night. Lunch inclusive. |
| Day 5: | Goa Lawah. Depart to Goa Lawah and Kusamba fishing village as well as Klungkung before travelling to Mr Batur Volcano and the second holiest temple of Bali, Kehen temple. 2 nights at Puri Bagus Lovina. |
| Day 6: | Gitgit waterfall. Travel west to Gitgit waterfall and then onto Banjar springs. |
| Day 7: | Menjangan. Early morning enjoy Dolphin watching. Then overland to Pulaki temple on the way to Waka Shorea, located on the famous dive island of Menjangan and the only property permitted in the national park. Enjoy time at leisure. |
| Day 8: | Trekking. Enjoy trekking in the national park. Lunch inclusive at your hotel. |
| Day 9: | Ubud. Drive back to Ubud via Bunut Bolong and Lake Bratan to visit Ulun Danu temple. Enjoy the sunset at Tanah Lot before transfering to Waka Di Ume Hotel for 2 nights stay. Lunch inclusive. |
| Day 10: | Elephant riding. Today enjoy elephant riding and rafting experience, with lunch at the end point. Traditional Balinese massage inclusive today. |
| Day 11: | Seminyak. Depart to Seminyak for 4 nights at Villa Kubu inclusive of breakfast. |
| Day 12-14: | Free day. Relax in your private one bedroom villa with private swimming pool. |
| Day 15: | Depart. Today you will have a private transfer to the airport for your return flight to London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines. |
| Day 16: | Arrive into London this morning. |
tailor made holiday
This trip can be tailormade to create a unique holiday for your individual requirements by travel experts with intimate knowledge of the destination. It is a more luxurious trip that will suit those who enjoy immersing themselves in new cultures and environments before relaxing in comfort in some of the best and most characterful local accommodation! Quality and value are the hallmark of these trips.how this holiday makes a difference
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This itinerary includes visits to a number of key cultural sights in Bali to raise awareness and help preserve a unique culture and religion. It visits Tenganan traditional village, which benefits from tourism through sales of Ikat weaving baskets, which helps maintain its traditional character and Hindu Temples. The itinerary includes a visit to Bali Barat National Park and your contribution to permit fees will help support flora and fauna including rare endemic Bali Starling.
You will stay at smaller hotels such as Waka Shorea and Waka Di Ume. Waka's Philosophy is to build in a way that blends into the environment, and helps to sustain the flora and fauna. Waka Shorea encourages guests to gain an understanding of Balinese Culture by employing villagers and using local produce. There is no plastic allowed and all structures are made from local wood. Waka has won the Tri Hitsa Karana or Environmental & Cultural Harmony award 4 times at 3 properties. Puri Bagus Lovina is another hotel that you will stay at that works to financially support the local community by paying villagers to produce soaps for its guests and builds using local materials with room stylised in local fashion. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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