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Experience the very best of the Indonesian island of Bali with a five night active itinerary, based in luxury accommodation in the heart of Ubud. Known as a hub for traditional crafts and dance, Ubud is surrounded by rainforest and terraced rice paddies and dotted with Hindu temples and shrines.
Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beautiful beaches and lush rainforest. The island has also gained a reputation as a spiritual heartland and is a popular choice for meditation and yoga retreats. On this varied tour, a wide range of activities will provide a thorough introduction to this unique place. From cultural activities, such as temple tours, dance demonstrations and traditional markets; to active adventures such as cycling, hiking and rafting; to experiencing ...
Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beautiful beaches and lush rainforest. The island has also gained a reputation as a spiritual heartland and is a popular choice for meditation and yoga retreats. On this varied tour, a wide range of activities will provide a thorough introduction to this unique place. From cultural activities, such as temple tours, dance demonstrations and traditional markets; to active adventures such as cycling, hiking and rafting; to experiencing the local cuisine with daily Indonesian dining experiences, this tour is sure to excite even the most seasoned traveller.
COMO Uma Ubud is a luxury resort in the heart of Ubud. Four nights’ accommodation is included in a luxurious Garden Pool Villa, with king-sized bed, spacious bathroom and private plunge pool. Onsite restaurants, Kemiri and Uma Cucina, boast world-class cuisine while the spa, COMO Shambhala Retreat offers a blissful haven after a day of exploring.
This tour begins and ends at Bali Denpasar airport where your luxury private vehicle will meet you to transfer to Ubud. Most meals are included, although the relaxed itinerary means on some days you have free time to select your own choice of dining location. All tours, activities and an English speaking guide are included.
To experience the very best introduction to Bali, this itinerary ticks all the boxes. The planning has been done for you, leaving you free to enjoy every moment. Each day is packed with adventure and sightseeing, yet your luxurious accommodation will ensure your holiday offers plenty of relaxation and indulgence.
Departure Dates
Depart daily on request.
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You will be picked up from your hotel in Bali or airport and transfer you to Ubud by private car. This charming town, located in the centre of the island, is the artistic and cultural centre of Bali.
Check in to the hotel and freshen before going to Monkey Forest for the afternoon tour.
In the afternoon your guide will meet you at 4:00 pm in your accommodation, and take you to Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest. This heavily forested park features three ancient Hindu temples, beautiful jungle-covered statues and, of course, several groups of indigenous macaques.
No visit to Bali would be complete without witnessing Balinese traditional dance and this evening you will be treated to a performance followed by dinner at a renowned local restaurant The Bridges (3 Course Set Menu) offering casual fine dining.
After the refined dinner, you will be transferred back to your accommodation.
2 hours river rafting, 2 hours long trekking hard to moderate (depend guest fitness level and conditioned)
In the morning, you will be picked up from the hotel at 8:30 am and transferred to the rafting starting point.
Upon reaching the riverbank, meet with professional rafting guides who will provide a detailed safety demonstration. Then, grab a helmet, life jacket and paddle and head to the rafts for this exhilarating Bali rafting adventure. (Note: each raft will carry four guests and one guide).
Once the raft is fully afloat, start paddling. The journey will take approx. 2 hours in total with a mix of gently flowing waters and exhilarating rapids. Be sure to look around and enjoy the breathtaking scenery that surrounds the river. Pass by towering gorges and natural waterfalls. Around halfway through the journey, stop on the riverbank for a chance to swim or to simply soak up the scenery.
Reach the takeout point late in the morning then transfer to a local restaurant set amid the jungle. Dry off in the changing room then tuck into a delicious Indonesian buffet lunch while enjoying the fabulous views while refuelling.
Later in the afternoon, check out the final resting place of Anak Wungsu, a former Balinese king, and his wives. This 11th century tomb is surrounded by nine stone Candi sculpted out of lava rocks. Then, take an hour trek from Gunung Kawi while descending into a small valley containing the spectacular terraced rice field of Tegallalang. Gunung Kawi is a very unique temple in Bali, however to access the temple involves a significant amount of stairs. Not ideal for the walking-impaired.
Wander past small villages while the guide explains the various stages of rice farming in Bali and the many local seasonal crops that form part of the Balinese countryside.
At the end of trek, take a coffee or tea and a traditional cake before returning to the hotel.
Dinner tonight is at local pavilion style open air café-restaurant, offering a delicious range of typical Balinese and Indonesian dishes as well as International cuisine in a casually relaxed and comfortable ambience.
Cycling distance: approx. 2 hours, easy to moderate. The cycling can be changed to walking on request.
After breakfast, you will depart at approx. 8:00 am for a full-day excursion around Bali.
The first stop will be at the Royal Temple of Mengwi, which was built in 1634 to serve as the family temple of the Mengwi Dynasty. The temple is a truly stunning piece of historic architecture, surrounded by a moat with multi-roofed meru shrines and intricately carved wooden gates.
Continue starting from nearby Batukaru temple (no temple visit) which is also the starting point of today's cycle ride. Embark on a two-hour E Bike ride in Jatiluwih. This is a join-in small group tour. After a short safety briefing, set off for the ride led by an experienced guide. Ride along farmers doing their daily routine and stop at Besi Kalung temple located in the middle of the Jatiluwih rice fields.
Among the many fields that stretch almost all across the island, the Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in the heart of Tabanan Regency is the best example of Bali's outstanding picturesque rice fields and represent the Subak system as Bali's Cultural Landscape which has been inscribed a UNESCO's World Heritage Site in June 2012.
After cycling, lunch will be served at Bamboo Forest restaurant in Jatiluwih. The restaurant is situated 900 meters above sea level on the slopes of the sacred Mount Batukaru in a tropical rainforest.
Proceed to Bedugul, an area of the central highlands that is famous for its stunning beauty and three lakes. Guests visit Bedugul's traditional market where a myriad of fruits, vegetables and orchids are for sale from the area’s gardens. There are also stalls selling exotic spices and souvenirs.
Then ascend north, further into the hills to reach Lake Bratan. Set on an island in the peaceful waters of the Lake Bratan, Ulun Danu Temple is one of Bali's most iconic and photogenic sites.
Return to Ubud late in the afternoon.
Note:
- Minimum age for cycling participants is 14 years (150 cm height)
Walking distance: approx. 2 hours ascent 600 meters ; 1.5 hours descent 600 meters. Easy to Moderate. Volcanoes' elevation : 1,717 meters.
You will be picked up from lobby hotel early in the morning, around 2:00 am – 2:30 am. Depart to the starting point at the base of Mount Batur.
The hiking journey begins at the base camp. Jump onto custom built SUVs and drive to the halfway up the volcano. Upon arrive at the halfway a highly trained hiking specialist guide will lead the way to the summit of the volcano during the tour..
After approximately 1 hour of climbing, approach the top of the main crater. Here, be greeted by a completely different landscape with a wind-swept pathway and very few rocks and vegetation..
Around 6:00 am, while sitting at the top of the volcano (1,717 metres), witness a life-altering sunrise over Mount Abang and Mount Agung. On clear days it's possible to view Lombok's Mount Rinjani across the Lombok Strait.
What makes these hiking tours unforgettable is the intimate experience of the 4WD, hiking, and sunrise combination. This tour in Kintamani blends an exciting and fun 4×4 off-road journey with the pleasures of hiking across the natural beauty..
At the conclusion of the trip, take some time to relax weary limbs in a natural hot spring with stunning views across Lake Batur..
Enjoy the lunch at the local restaurant in Kintamani (Four course set menu), which offers panoramic views of Mount Batur.
Return to the hotel.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to meet your departing flight (or transfer to other location in Bali on request. Additional cost may apply).
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings.
- The departure point is Bali.- The finish point is Ubud.- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Bali Denpasar Airport (DPS).
We can tailor the walking program to suit your fitness level.Day 1: Pick up from Bali hotel & airport, transfer to Ubud.Day 2: Approx. 2 hours river rafting, 2 hours trekking (hard to moderate)Day 3: Approx. 2 hours cycling or walking (easy to moderate)Day 4: Approx. 2 hours ascent 600 meters, 1.5 hours descent 600 meters. Elevation: 1,717 metersDay 5: Depart from Ubud
Bali has tropical, warm and humid climate all year around - with two main distinctive seasons: Dry Season (April and September) and Wet Season (October to March). The best time to visit to Bali is April to September during its dry season. July and August are peak season as the two months have most visitors visiting to Bali. The temperatures remain at an average of 31 - 33ºC, and humidity sits at an average 60 - 65%. During Wet Season, average year-round temperature stands at around 26 - 27°C with a humidity level of about 85-90%. Water temperatures are always pleasant. The average length of day in Bali is 12.5 hours long.Java also has two seasons: Wet Season (October to April) and Dry Season (May to September). The Dry Season is the best time to visit.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.Payment DetailAll pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.Single SupplementAll accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyPlease consult travel consultant on age limit.Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.Cancellation by The Tour OperatorThe walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.Force Majeure'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.EvacuationsIn rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.Travel InsuranceIn view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.