Highlights of Bali Tour ( 9 Days Tour)

Nusa Dua – Arrive in Bali and Transfer to Your Resort Hotel at Nusa Dua

Bali emanates an essence of culture and fun, which is embodied in the temples, artwork, beaches, and restaurants. Diverse flowers decorate villages and rice terraces texture emerald slopes. Long-tailed macaques run through historical temple complexes, and farmers cultivate seaweed along the shores. From the jungle-clad mountains to the white-sand coastline, the island offers insight into a fascinating past and an exciting present as your flight lands at Ngurah Rai International Airport. Your private transfer will greet you upon your arrival and escorts you south to the shores of Nusa Dua.

The town overlooks the glistening waters of the Indian Ocean as framed by palm fronds and lush ferns. Your resort-style hotel will offer pristine views of the sea that laps at the sand. Surfers set out to catch the waves, which crest beyond the reef.

The scent of roasted coffee drifts out of cafes that happily use coffee beans grown on the island. In the evening, you will venture to the Devdan Show for your introduction to Balinese culture.

The theatrical performance follows a storyline that crosses the Indonesian Archipelago with a focus on tales from Balinese, Sumatran, Borneo, and Javanese legend. The stage fills with exotic light that highlights the movement of the dancers.

Each dancer uses their hips and hand motions to detail the meaning of the tales. Acrobats flip across stage beneath neon colored trees and small temple replicas. The performers are hypnotic in their movement and the choreography will immerse you in the Tangkep, soul, of the dance.

What’s Included: airport transfer, accommodation.

Candidasa – Visit Kastala Village and Hike across Fertile Land to Tenganan

Today you will leave behind the shores of the southern peninsula and the quiet white-sand beaches of Nusa Dua. At breakfast, you will find tropical fruits, such as rambutan and mangosteen, that color the tables in the dining room.

The aroma of pineapple will follow you east towards the town of Candidasa. You will stop in the village of Kastala to begin your trek through the tranquil countryside. Thatched rooftops slope over the wooden steps leading into the home entrances and water buffalo plow the rice fields away from the shading palm trees.

Farmers will wave and greet you with wide smiles while the scent of coconut blends with the herbaceous grass. The trees will open to sporadic views of the lush countryside before you reach Tenganan Village, one of the best-preserved examples of ancient Balinese architecture and tradition. Trees nearly grow over the main street and hide the homes. The village continues the tradition of crafting textiles unlike anywhere else in the world, as villagers use dyes on the warp and weft threads before they weave their craft.

The weaver picks away any impurities from the cotton, such as seed or husk fragments, before spinning. The weaver then dyes the cotton with traditional practices and secret homemade recipe. The special loom used to create the threads sits on the tiled floor. You will watch the weaver work with an unencumbered focus to create an ikat (dyed) textile. The final product, a gorgeous and unique textile, will embody the island in its intricacy and captivating designs.

What’s Included: accommodation, transfer, tour, breakfast.

Ubud – Revel in a Half-Day River Rafting Excursion on the Ayung River

The vibrant colors of Ubud will return with the morning light, as they spread across the Art Market at the heart of town. Painters produce elaborate works that capture the vibrant hues of the landscape and the culture emboldened in images of statues and iconic characters of legend. Sculptors depict dragons and demons, Garuda and local wildlife through dramatic wooden or stone interpretations.

After an early breakfast, your guide will lead you to the banks of the Ayung River outside of Ubud. You will board the raft and begin your exciting excursion along the water where the river moves at first with quiet ease.

Then, the banks will turn to limestone cliffs adorned with dangling vines and jungle underbrush. The aroma of fresh water blends with mineral-rich soil and the river runs from the northern mountains for more than 45 miles to the Badung Strait. Waterfalls cascade down the cliffs as they thunder against the quiet river below.

The sound will echo beneath the jungle canopy and grow stronger as you move closer to the rapids. When your guide tells you to paddle, your heart will pound against your chest with exhilaration. The rapids will tumble over rocks and bounce against the edging cliffs, splashing cold mountain water onto your cheeks. Then, the raft will bob against protruding boulders and recoil against the riverbanks before it rests at the edge of the rapids.

Your heart will return to a steady pace with the excitement of the propelling rapids over for now.

What’s Included: accommodation, tour, breakfast.

Nusa Dua – Relish a Sunrise Tour at Mount Batur and Relaxing Hot Springs

You will wake up before dawn to venture into the highlands once more, to reach the foothills of Mount Batur. The jungle canopy spreads above you and blocks the flickering stars of the lingering night sky. Mount Batur reaches a height of more than 5,600 feet above sea level and contains a reflective sapphire lake.

Flashlights guide you along the steady path that weaves as it ascends around the slopes. Villages protrude from the rainforest trees with homes made of thatched fronds and local wood and steam rise out of distant fumaroles and fissures.

Macaques linger at the top of the caldera as they perch on tree stumps and historical statues that are overtaken with vines. A thin line of sunlight stretches across the eastern horizon while the nearby peak of Mount Agung brightens from a silhouette to an abundance of lush slopes.

The scent of rich coffee will emanate from a thermos your guide brought. The mountains in the distance imitate the rock towers erected as shrines of gratitude to those who have successfully trekked up the caldera summit. Continue down into the valley to reach the rejuvenating waters of Toya Devasya Hot Springs. Their infinity-style pool looks out into the magnificent waters of Lake Batur, reaching the inner base of the bordering caldera for an unparalleled view.

What’s Included: accommodation, tour, breakfast.

Nusa Dua – Depart for Home

The cafes open their doors to offer patrons spectacular views of the glistening white sands of Nusa Dua. Art galleries promote local and international artists that focus on the culture and landscape around the island. Silversmiths in the village of Celuk craft immaculate and captivating works through traditions passed down over generations.

The Water Priestess offers spiritual cleansing through blessing and bathing, along with insight into her ascent to the role of High Priest in a role traditionally held by older men. Surfers take to the water while rapids enthusiasts take to the river, and life amongst the scenery of Bali continues for another day. After breakfast, your private transfer will meet you at the hotel and escort you to Ngurah Rai International Airport for your flight home.

What’s Included: airport transfer, breakfast.