BEST OF BALI CIRCUITS Ubud-Munduk-Lovina-Candidasa-Sanur Package 9 Days/8 Nights Package Overview : Discover almost all of Bali famous spots such as Ubud-Munduk Lovina and Candidasa. The highlight of this package is morning walking through the rain forest on the rim of twin lakes Buyan and Tamblingan. Paddle a traditional wooden boat across the two lakes where the morning mist and dew refresh you. Beforehand experience daily Balinese life involved with the local how making simple Hindu s offering, walking along with the local farmer toward the rice field, feel the rice cultivating traditionally up to planting process will be a memorable journey. Arrive at Ngurah Rai international airport in Denpasar the capital of Bali, " The Island of thousand temples" Day 1: Arrival Ubud Ubud is well known as the center of art of Bali, geographically located in the center of the island, is home of many famous artists both native and foreigner, overnight at Ubud. Day 2: Ubud and surrounding (BL) Breakfast at hotel. In the morning discover one of the best collection of Balinese and Indonesian painting at Agung Rai Museum of Art or popular as ARMA museum, It is more than a museum it is a living tradition as when you stroll along the compound featured a lush tropical garden that provides an elegant and tranquil environment. After lunch visit Tohpati Village, famous as Bali's Batik Wand Weaving Center. Batik is a traditional form of painting fabric. You will see the artisants painstakingly using dots and lines from wax to decorate the cloth. Back to hotel and rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Ubud. Day 3: Ubud Balinese farming Jatiluih Munduk ( BL) In the morning, after breakfast at your hotel drive to Tunjuk village to experience local Balinese life while in the same time you will supporting a community based tourism project. Upon arrival in Tunjuk village, a short visit to an elementary school (closed on weekends and public holiday) before join in to the village home base. Walk with the local farmers to thier rice fields, where you will learn how to plant, transplants or harvest rice ( depending on seaon ). You may also have the opportunity to ride cows or buffalos, Balinese called it as Metekap. Metekap is a traditional ways to process the rice field before plant the rice using a traditional tool with a pair of cow or buffalo. Nowadays, metekap in traditional way rarely found as farmer mostly uses a machine to ploughing. www.smailingbali.com
Next, walk around the beautiful rice fields to observe the daily activities of the village. Near to the rice field you ll visit other smaller plantations where you will see locals will demonstrate their ability to climb up the coconut trees and gather young coconuts for some refreshment. Afterward, return to the home base where you will observe the boiling of cassava in the traditional kitchen before enjoying a delicious lunch at the farm. Continue heading north through a small wreck road to reach Jatiliuih village. Along the way your eyes are pampered with alluring scenery. Upon arrival at Jatiluih it is the highlight, a spacious fascinated rice terrace in Bali. Continue heading north through a small wreck road to reach Jatiliuih village. Along the way your eyes are pampered with alluring scenery. Upon arrival at Jatiluih it is the highlight, a spacious fascinated rice terrace in Bali. Afterward in direction to the famous Ulun Danu Temple which sits on a small island on the far shores of the lake. Continue north, turning off the main road to a small mountain road overlooking the twin lakes, Buyan and Tamblingan. Stop for photos and enjoy the scenery before descending to the beautiful remote area of Munduk. Overnight in Munduk. Day 4: Munduk Morning trekking & kayaking Seririt Lovina (BL) Early in the morning you ll have a chance to explore Munduk with a light trek, heading back to the twin lakes Buyan and Tamblingan where you began your short trek through the rain forest. Walking through the narrow path will take you to the rim of the lake path passing many interesting and useful plantation, explore the heritage of Balinese medicine plants. Upon arrival at the lakeside, a traditional wooden boat awaits for you to continue to the next adventure crossing the two lakes heading to the temple at the other side of the lake. This trip will take approximately 40 minutes accompanied by your local guide. Drive back to Munduk to your hotel for shower and enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon heading to Lovina via Seririt, with a stop at Banjar hot spring and then continue to admire the wide expanse of Lovina beach in the distance from the top of the hill where is located the Buddhist monastery Brahma Vihara as the central of Buddhist here in Bali. Descending to reach Lovina, check in at your hotel and free at leisure. Overnight. Day 5: Lovina Dolphin watching Kintamani Besakih Candidasa (BL)
Awake at dawn and take a traditional outrigger boat out to sea to try and spot the dolphins. Journey lasts 1-1.5 hours and return to the hotel for breakfast. Leaving the hotel at 10:00 for direction of Kintamani: the highlight of the day and enjoy the magnificent view from the top of the still active volcano Mount Batur and Lake Batur. Lunch will be served at a panoramic restaurant facing to the beautiful panorama of Mt and lake Batur. Afterward drive to east part of Bali visit Besakih temple, Located on the western slopes of Mt Agung, Bali highest volcano (2567 m), Besakih is the largest and most important temple on the island. In the afternoon drive down to Candidasa via Sidemen and En route you ll stop in the village of Sibetan to observe traditional weaving and visit a Salak plantation where you can taste Bali s famed snakeskin fruit. Upon arrival at Candidasa, check in and overnight at Candidasa. Day 6: Candidasa - Tenganan - Pasir Putih Tirtagangga Candidasa (BL) Breakfast at hotel. In the morning explore Tenganan village, is the home to the Bali Aga people, Bali first inhabitant before the arrival of the Majapahit dynasty who came from Java. You ll see the village s primitive architecture as well as observe the weaving of rare double ikat" pattern and basket weaving. Next drive to Pasir Putih, one of Bali s most beautiful and most hidden beaches and recently used as the setting for the movie Eat, Pray, Love. Enjoy relaxing on the white sands, swim in the crystal clear water or sip a fresh drink from one of the local seaside warungs. Afterward visit of Tirta Gangga. Meaning 'water of the Ganges' this sacred water palace was built in the early twentieth century by the last king of Karangasem. It boasts many decorative ponds and fountains, lush plant life and natural bathing pools. Enjoy your lunch while you still admiring the beauty of the Water palace lying just in front of you. Transfer back to your hotel and free at leisure. Overnight in Candidasa. Day 7: Candidasa - Kertagosa Sanur (BL) Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure.
Nearly afternoon continue your day, drive to Klungkung to visit the former Royal Courts of Justice known as Kerta Gosa. The highlight here is an elaborately decorated ceiling featuring the Wayang style of painting depicting the battle of good versus evil. Afterward directly heading toward Sanur for your luncheon at a local restaurant on the beach. After lunch you still have some free time to enjoy Sanur white sandy beach which famous as the morning of Bali where from this beach we can enjoy the beautiful sunrise every morning. Next transfer to southern part of Bali to reach another beach resort in Bali. Nusa Dua. Check in at your hotel and free at leisure. Overnight. Day 8 : Sanur Full day Excursion to Bukit and Uluwatu (BLD) Set off with your guide and driver for a full day excursion of fabulous beaches, impressive temples and cultural immersion. Start with a drive to the Bukit peninsula, home to some of the most idyllic beaches in Bali. The dramatic cliffs and winding shoreline contain hidden coves that are great for both surfers and non-surfers alike. You ll reach the exclusive Karma Resort where, after enjoying in the spectacular views from the clifftop, you ll take their electric funicular down to the private beach. Relax on the golden sand and swim in the azure waters. Lunch will be served at Karma beach. In the afternoon heading to one of Bali s most impressive temples, Uluwatu Temple is majestically perched on the edge of a steep cliff that towers above the legendary surf breaks of the south Island. At sunset you ll witness a dramatic kecak performance at the temple. Return to Jimbaran for your BBQ seafoof dinner on the beach. Overnight in Sanur. Day 9 : Sanur Denpasar - Departure (B) This morning is free at leisure until transferring to Denpasar International Airport for your departure flight. *****END OF SERVICES*****
Deluxe City Hotel Hotel Category Room Type Ubud Kenanga Boutique Kenanga Munduk Munduk Moding Superior Garden Suite Lovina The Lovina Deluxe Deluxe Suite Candidasa Alila Manggis Deluxe Superior Sanur Maya Sanur Deluxe Deluxe Garden TERMS & CONDITIONS Our Services Include: Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner). Accommodation based on twin sharing Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles. English speaking local guide (for other languages supplements apply) All entrance fees and tours as indicated in itinerary. Our Services do not Include: Visa arrangements International flights Meals other than mentioned above. Camera/video entrance fees. Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, tips etc). Travel insurance Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusions above.