Summary
Short description
Discover the very best of enchanting Bali, from gold-sand beaches to ancient cultures
Highlights
- Stay in handpicked hotels, from private-pool villas to boutique jungle hideaways
- Enjoy an included programme of expert-led excursions
- Celebrate Bali’s unique cultural heritage, with village and temple visits
- Relax on gorgeous gold-sand beaches
- Explore the jungles and rice fields of Ubud
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Beach | Best of holidays | History & culture | Natural world | Spa
This curated island itinerary takes in the very best of beautiful Bali, pairing temple visits and rainforest walks with the chance to relax on the island’s famous gold-sand beaches. A programme of included excursions brings you up close to Bali’s unique cultural heritage and natural beauty, while stays in hand-picked hotels showcase that famed Indonesian hospitality alongside delicious gourmet dining and indulgent spa treatments.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
Depart UK
Start your holiday in style with included airport lounge access before your overnight flight to Denpasar, Bali.
Days
2-4
Sanur
Arriving into the Bali, you’ll be met for a private transfer to your beachside hotel in beautiful Sanur. Checking into your butler-served Garden Villa, you’ll look forward to three days of pampered relaxation, perhaps making the most of the on-site spa, indulging in the dining scene – showcased in a vibrant collection of local restaurants and markets – and soaking up the sun on the nearby beach, just a short walk away.
Stay: The Pavilions Bali, Sanur (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
5
Sanur to Tembok
Having taken things easy for your first few days on the island, it’s time to take your first dip into Balinese culture with a visit to a traditional village. Your experience begins as help prepare breakfast in the village compound, before tucking into seasonal fruits, fresh coffee and Balinese cookies. You’ll then have the chance to explore the wider area, strolling through bucolic farmlands and visiting the village school before enjoying lunch served in a paddy field as you’re treated to a performance of traditional Rindik music played on bamboo instruments. You’ll then head to Tembok, stopping en route at the 11th-century Pura Kehan temple complex and the village of Penglipuran, where the ancient traditions of Adat are still observed.
Stay: Spa Village Resort, Tembok (Superior)
Meals: B D
Day
6
Tembok
Enjoy a full day at leisure in beautiful Tembok, making the most of your spa hotel – a holistic hideaway on the ocean’s edge, where you’ll enjoy a complementary daily treatment, all meals and in-house activities as standard. It’s a truly delightful setting, with the hotel itself living up to its ‘village’ moniker with authentic architecture and wonderfully welcoming staff.
Stay: Spa Village, Tembok (Superior)
Meals: B L D
Days
7-8
Ubud
After breakfast on day seven, take your included sightseeing transfer to Ubud, calling in at the village of Kintamani for unmatched views of the Mt. Batur volcano, follwed by stops at the temple complexes of Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi, the latter of which features 10 rock-hewn shrines carved into a cliff face. Then, on arrival in Ubud, you’ll check into your boutique accommodation, surrounded by lush tropical gardens but just a ten-minute stroll from Ubud’s town-centre bustle. Expect a superb mix of Italian- and Indonesian-inspired dining, rejuvenating spa treatments and plenty of poolside relaxation.
Stay: Como Uma Ubud (Superior)
Meals: B
Day
9
Ubud sightseeing
Today’s included trip sees you out to the Pyramids of Chi – a unique sound-therapy centre where the vibrations from traditional music are used as a healing technique. Also as part of the tour, you’ll enjoy a guided walk through the Tukad Wos valley, pausing at hidden jungle temples and taking in sweeping views of the Gunung Agung stratovolcano.
Stay: Como Uma Ubud (Superior)
Meals: B
Days
10-13
Jimbaran or Uluwatu
Leaving the island’s verdant centre behind, your private transfer, which includes stops at the temples of Mengwi and iconic Tanah Lot, will see you back to the coast and the idyllic beach resort of Jimbaran, where you’ll check into a private-pool villa at your spa hotel. It's an indulgent delight, where you'll be treated to the likes of complimentary afternoon tea, a daily-stocked mini bar, a complimentary back and shoulder massage and 24-hour butler service. Enjoy the final few days of your stay at leisure, before rounding your trip off in style with an included sunset trip to Uluwatu Temple where, along with traditional dance and music performances, you’ll be treated to a selection of freshly prepared seafood delicacies – the perfect end to your island experience.
For an even more luxurious conclusion to your Indonesia holiday, talk to our specialists about an upgrade to the Alila Villas Uluwatu. Expect ultra-stylish accommodation and fine dining alongside the likes of spa treatments, complimentary yoga and spectacular Indian Ocean views.
Stay: Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate & Spa (Superior) or Alila Villas Uluwatu (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Days
14-15
Depart for UK
Enjoy a final free morning to relax and unwind before your private transfer to Denpasar Airport and overnight flight home, arriving on day 15.
Meals: B
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
15-day tailor-made holiday
from £4,455 pp incl. flights
Superior
Low Season
from £4,455 pp. incl. flights
High Season
from £5,270 pp. incl. flights
Prices include:
- Complimentary UK airport lounge access
- Return flights from London to Bali
- 12 nights accommodation staying in 4* (Superior) hotels on a mix of B&B and Full board basis
- Kayumanis includes 24 hour butler service, 30 minute back & shoulder massage, complimentary daily high tea, daily stocked mini bar & unlimited any time breakfast
- Spa Village includes all meals & daily 50 minute spa treatment
- Private transfers through-out
- Private touring with local guides, highlights include visits to traditional Balinese villages, discover an active volcano and experience the spirituality of ancient temples
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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