CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Itinerary
Day 1: Friday June 19 – Flight Departs
Depart IAD for your Balinese Adventure.
The airfare for this tour has been changed from Cathay Pacific to Emirates Airlines.
Day 2: Saturday June 20- Arrive in Bali
After a 1 hr layover in Dubai, arrive in Bali tonight. You’ll meet your guide and then be transferred to your deluxe hotel in Ubud.
Ubud is a town on the Indonesian island of Bali. It is located amongst lush rice terraces, and has become the heart of Bali for traditional crafts, art, and dance.
Day 3: Sunday June 21- Half Day Tour in and around Ubud
You’ll be picked up from your hotel this morning in vintage Volkswagens. One VW after the next will caravan until you reach the Tegalalang Rice Terraces, an iconic view of Bali, where you’ll have some time here to photograph and explore.
Next, continue to a coffee plantation where you’ll learn about the coffee making and roasting process. You’ll have the opportunity to sample a variety of coffees and teas and you may try Balinese snacks including organic chocolate. You’ll learn about the famous Luwak coffee, the most expensive coffee in the world!
Your last stop of the day is at the Ubud Monkey Forest. Here the monkeys roam freely inside a park, and have no fear of humans and will jump on your shoulder! You’ll enjoy more great photo opportunities here and observe the characteristics of each individual monkey.
You’ll return to your hotel for the rest of your afternoon on an independent basis. Enjoy a dinner at a local restaurant in walking distance of your hotel!
Day 4: Monday June 22 – Free Day in Ubud / Optional Tours
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Ubud. Or you may participate in the optional tour below!
Optional Full Day Tour: East Bali: $49/pp
Venture to the north east part of Bali to see the Temple of Heaven, or the Temple of Lempunyang Luhur. While you are enjoying this spectacular view, you will see Mount Agung, the tallest volcano in Bali, in the backdrop. Continue on to Taman Tirta Gangaa, or the Water Palace, whose pools and ornamental ponds bring you to the old days of Bali. The final stop is Tenganan, an original Balinese village and a stronghold of ancient traditions.
Day 5: Tuesday June 23 - Ubud/Seminyak
Today you’ll enjoy a final few hours in Ubud. Start with a visit to Ubud Palace and see traditional Balinese houses. The Palace is set in the center of Ubud. Visit the Ubud Market for some shopping. Ubud is an artist’s community and you will find lots of local artists and opportunities to purchase clothing and local fashion.
Then drive south to see the spectacular Tanah Lot Temple. Set 300 meters off the coast, this Hindu temple and iconic pilgrimage site is built on a dramatic rock formation in the sea. After admiring the temple, proceed to Seminyak where you’ll check in to your waterfront resort.
Day 6: Wednesday June 24- Seminyak, Bali
Enjoy a full day at leisure in South Bali. Your hotel is located on the beach in Seminyak.
Optional Tour: Late Afternoon/Sunset Tour to Uluwatu
Temple: $40/pp Enjoy a sunset tour to the southernmost tip of Bali island to see Uluwatu temple, a temple perched high on a cliff dropping straight into the Indian Ocean. Weather permitting, enjoy a beautiful sunset and take in the mystic atmosphere. While you are here, there is a possibility to view the Kecak dance, or “monkey dance,” depending on the performers’ schedule.
Day 7: Thursday June 25- Seminyak, Bali
Enjoy a full day at leisure in South Bali. Your hotel is located on the beach in Seminyak. You may wish to check out Potato Head, a renowned beach club with live music, 4 restaurants & 4 bars, and is only steps away from your hotel!
Day 8: Friday June 26- Seminyak, Bali
Enjoy a full day at leisure in South Bali. Your hotel is located on the beach in Seminyak.
Optional Tour:
1 ½ hour massage: $80 Enjoy a 90 minute massage at a spa specializing in reflexology and acupressure. Tea will be served.
Day 9: Saturday June 27- Seminyak/Candidasa, Bali
Depart from your hotel to Candidasa. Stop at Kerta Gosa and then Kusamba, a fishing and salt making village. Afterwards continue to Goa Lawah, the Bat Cave. The cave is considered holy and the entrance is surrounded by shrines to protect the cave from evil. As you walk through the cave you will see the walls vibrate with the thousands of bats, which have set up home here. Lunch will be included today at a local restaurant. After lunch, arrive at your hotel in Candidasa and enjoy the balance of the day and night at leisure!
Day 10: Sunday June 28- Eastern Bali
Start the day with a morning walk through the rice fields to the village of Tenganan, whose inhabitants produce traditional methods of Ikat and basketry. Next visit Taman Tirta Gangga (Water Palace) to see its beautiful swimming pools and ornamental ponds. Lunch will be included again today at an atmospheric local restaurant. After, visit Taman Unjug Water Palace before returning to your hotel for a late afternoon & evening at leisure.
Day 11: Monday June 29 - Free Day/Evening Departure
Today you will enjoy a free day at leisure. You do not have to check out of your rooms until late this afternoon – a late check out has been arranged ahead of time.
Enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport at approximately 3:30 PM. Your flight departs at 7:50 PM. You will have a 1.5 hour layover in Dubai late tonight.
Day 12: Tuesday June 30- Half Free Day/Depart Hong Kong/Return IAD
After your final breakfast in Asia, enjoy a morning and early afternoon at your own leisure. Perhaps you’d like to visit the Stanley Market, or take a ferry to Macau. Depart Hong Kong late (scheduled for 5:50 pm). Your nonstop flight is scheduled to return to IAD on the same day at 9:45 PM local time. Your exciting adventure to Asia has come to an end!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pricing, Payments & More
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
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UBUD BALI-3 NIGHTSList Item 3
The Deluxe Room provides a restful environment to unwind after a busy day spent exploring the sights of Ubud. It is a cosy base featuring clean-line furnishings, a smart en-suite bathroom and a decorative wall that showcases Bali’s creative legacy. A private terrace or balcony blends seamlessly into the outdoors providing extra space to sit and relax.
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THE W SEMINAK-4 NIGHTSList Item 1
From a palette of green hues inspired by the jungle and paddy fields and shades of red representing the fiery sunsets to golden browns and yellows invoking timber and the earth, vibrant Balinese scenes and colors are artistically reinterpreted in 229 rooms, suites and villas. We complete the mystique of the island with hand-selected and aesthetically curated local art pieces, as the terrazzo and polished wooden flooring keeps the atmosphere serenely grounded.
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ALILA MANGGIS-2 NIGHTSList Item 2
One of Bali's best kept secrets, Alila Manggis is a secluded, stylish seaside resort in Manggis, East Bali. Set amidst a coconut grove, the resort nestles between the sea and the majestic Mount Agung, Bali's most sacred mountain.
All rooms and suites face the ocean with clear views across the straits to Nusa Penida. A contemporary interpretation of traditional Balinese architecture is artfully combined with
modern amenities to create a relaxed environment in harmony with its natural surroundings.
Indonesia
88% Muslim
2% Hindu
10% Christian
Indonesian Rupiah
Local Customs
| Do's | ||
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| Remove shoes before entering a temple | Dress modestly, despite the heat. | |
| If sitting on the floor, do avoid pointing your feet at a person or an altar | Do ask permission before taking photos of a person. | |
| Use your right thumb to point at things. |
| Don'ts | ||
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| Raise your voice or show signs of aggression as this is considered rude. | Use your left hand to touch, eat, or hand someone or something | |
| Touch anyone on the head. | Show affection in public. |
