Romantic Getaway to Bali (10 Days Tour)

Denpasar – Welcome to the Capital of Bali

Your guide will meet you at the airport in the bustling capital city of Denpasar. On your way to your luxury hotel, discover that the charms of Bali are also in its architecture as its myths and culture are carved on every street and every turn. Barong, the mythical lion, guards the land fiercely at the cities many entrances; statues of Arjuna, Hanuman, and other warriors stand tall in the city, perhaps still fighting the battle of good and evil, the eternal battle at that spun the beginning of Bali’s legends.

Traditional architecture is also evident in your hotel, where you will certainly find rest. After a few moments to recover from your travels, visit the nearby Kuta and its famous Legian beach for a relaxing stroll to find a mélange of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Kuta has a mix of high-end brands and local wares, including the traditional kebayas (top), sarongs (wrap skirt), kamen (wrap for men) and udeng (headband for men).

Renowned Balinese brands like Uluwatu and their handmade lace outfits and Bin House for batiks are also easily available. Over dinner, enjoy your first sunset in Bali before you return to your serene accommodations for a night of rest, lulled to sleep by the soft gamelan music that plays in the wind.

What’s Included: airport transfer, accommodation.

Sanur – Cook Up a Feast and then Pamper Yourself

In the morning, your guide will escort you to Denpasar and help you navigate through the local market to find fresh produce, spices, herbs and little snacks to try. Continue to the Balinese style kitchen and the chef will take you through a step by step guide to the art of preparing a local feast. Grind herbs and spices, mix a mélange of ingredients and cook the local way.

And of course, sit down to enjoy the fruits of the labor amidst a Balinese styled home garden. 

Pamper yourself after your day’s work with a spa session. Indulge in traditional Balinese treatments where age-old techniques combine with jamu (natural products) for a relaxing treatment. Try the hair cream bath; a head, neck and shoulder massage of natural hair mask made of avocado, massaged onto the scalp and hair. Relax further with a traditional session of massage to melt away any tension in the body. Have a Mandi Lulur, a long held beauty ritual where turmeric, oils, rice flour and herbs are used as a body scrub to exfoliate, hydrate and relaxes. Follow it all with a bath in water scented with lime, flowers, and leaves, and all your cares will simply melt away.

What’s Included: accommodation, transfer, cooking class, breakfast, lunch.

Jimbaran – Explore the Uluwatu Temple and View the Magnificent Cliffs and Secluded Bays

Wake up and begin your day with a journey to Bali’s idyllic Jimbaran.  Traverse along the idyllic coastline to find amazing views on top of cliffs and hide within the secluded bays. Pockets of near perfect beaches await; the Tegal Wangi, Pandawa, Padang Padang, Balangan, Bingin, and Dreamland are tucked away for your enjoyment along the coast. Pockets of heaven on earth for surfers and families alike, relax in the waters and the sand.

When you are ready for a break from the streaming sun, continue to Uluwatu Temple for a quiet and scenic visit. Perched on a cliff, the temple makes for panoramic photos and if serendipity permits, catch the Kecak dance here as the Ramayana comes alive on this sacred spot in Jimbaran. Jimbaran is also the perfect place to enjoy a seafood feast, as the fishing village lies not far away and supplies the many restaurants with the freshest catch. Feast by the sea with your feet on the sandy bays, as the shores are lined with colorful parasols and candlelights against the backdrop of the sunset.

What’s Included: accommodation, transfer, breakfast.

Ubud – Journey through the Rice Fields in Search of Art, Crafts, and The Medicine Man

Ubud is famous for its unique mix of arts, spirituality, and scenic beauty. Enjoy the atmosphere where the mood and landscape, is an inspiration for filmmakers, artists and conservationists alike. There’s a lot to do in Ubud. Start your day at the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary as monkeys laze around in the sacred grounds of paths and steps that take you through nature’s greenery; the natural ponds mix with the man-made architecture of candi (stupas), pavilions, intricate statues, and carvings.

Move on and visit the fortune teller and medicine man Ketut Liyer, famous for his role as himself in the movie Eat, Pray, Love. Ketut Liyer’s knowledge of divinity and medicine has been passed down to him from generation to generation, and many come to him just for his widely loved toothless grin and warm smile.

Stop for lunch at any of the many restaurants with a scenic view of the rice fields and be served the traditional Bebek Betutu, a celebrated dish that consists of grilled duck with a variety of herbs, spices served with rice, side dishes and sambals (spicy sauces). Next, take a walk in the Art Market for some more handicrafts, trinkets, and souvenirs. Stroll through the streets to discover gem making, arts, and handmade crafts.

Visit the nearby water palace Puri Saren Agung where kings lived until the 1940s, and just before dusk, catch the fleet of herons as they return en mass to the village of Petulu. End the bright day of exploration with a quiet dinner by the river; a perfect evening with your loved one in the town that inspires artists.

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

Seminyak – Traverse the Coastline from the Hills to the Sea

Wake up to a nurturing breakfast before you are driven to Seminyak for a relaxing day by the waves to be spent at your leisure. Stroll from Seminyak to Legian Beach, and end the day watching the sunset amongst the many beachfront cafes and restaurants. Let the many bands along the beachfront serenade you as you sink into your seat on the sandy beach. Dine and wine with your loved one as the sun, large and bright, begins its descent into the sea horizon.

What’s Included: accommodation, transfer, breakfast.