Circuit of Bali (Ending Ubud)

Mount Batur Lake View Carved Wood in Mas Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Water Temple Sidemen and Tebola Rice Field

Description

Program

Day 1:
South Area – Lovina (Lunch)
Depart in the morning to visit the temple of Tanah Lot. Built on the rock up on the sea, this temple is dedicated to the Sea Goddess. We will continue our journey to Pura Luhur Batukaru, one of the six most important temples of Bali. Built in the 13th century, located at the foot of the volcano, the temple is outstanding for the beauty of its surrounding nature, in the middle of the forest with thousand of different trees and flowers. We will continue our visit to Jatiluwih to admire the most beautiful rice terrace of the island. Set in the heart of the Tabanan Regency in Bali, the Jatiluwih rice fields have been named a UNESCO Cultural Landscape. Lunch will be served in a local panoramic restaurant (800m above sea level). After lunch we will head to Bedugul village, to visit Pura Ulu Danu Beratan Water Temple on Beratan Lake. (1.200m above sea level). Our journey will continue to Munduk village. A short hiking into the rain tropical forest will lead us to Munduk Waterfall. The journey finishes at the black sandy beaches of Lovina. Overnight in Lovina.

Day 2:
Lovina – Candidasa (Breakfast / Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. We will start our journey with the visit of the sacred hot springs Air Panas of Banjar set in the middle of the jungle in a beautiful tropical garden. Locals come here to enjoy a bath in the warm and sulphurous water. We will then make a short stop at the local market in Buleleng, followed by Sangsit and Kubutambahan villages to visit the temples Pura Beji, dedicated to the Goddess Dew Sri who protects the rice fields, and Pura Meduwe karang, dedicated to Ibu Pertiwi who protects the dry fields. We will continue our journey to Kintamani to admire Mount Batur and the homonymous lake below. We'll have lunch at a local panoramic restaurant (1.300m above sea level). In the afternoon, we will visit the well-known complex of Besakih temples, the most important and biggest temple in Bali. The temple was built in the 11th century 1000m above sea level, on the slopes of mount Agung, the sacred volcano of Bali. The last stop will be at Putung, the most spectacular panoramic view of the island. Overnight in Candidasa

Day 3:
Candidasa – Ubud (Breakfast / Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Our first stop of the day will be in Goa Lawah, a natural cave dwelt by thousands of bats. We will drive through Balinese villages: Sidemen and Tebola to see majestic views of some of the most spectacular rice fields of Bali, and Rendang village to admire some beautiful sceneries. We'll have lunch at a local panoramic restaurant. After lunch, we will visit Penglipuran village (700m above sea level). It is best known for its well-preserved culture and village layout. While most of its residents have embraced modernity, its individual compounds are well-kept to look traditional with visitors in mind, with manicured gardens lining its single linear stone-paved street that runs through the centre of the village toward the village temple, and age-old arched entrance gates and walls that conceal their houses within. We will continue to the artistic village of Mas, where local residents create beautiful wood-carving, then we will reach Ubud village, well-known for its art galleries and we will visit the sacred Monkey Forest, one of Ubud’s most popular attractions. It is a natural forest sanctuary that is home to a horde of grey long-tailed macaques. Besides watching playful monkeys in their natural habitat, swinging through canopies, lazing along pathways or feeding on bananas, the site offers cool walks along paved pathways through a leafy nutmeg forest. At 6.30pm, we will watch a dramatic Balinese Dance show: Kecak Dance depicts the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, that tells the story of Prince Rama, who, with the help of the monkey-like Vanara, defeats the evil King Ravana to rescue his Princess Sita. Overnight in Ubud

Day 4:
Ubud (Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your next destination.

Price includes

- 3 nights of accommodation as indicated in the program
- Meals as indicated in the program
- English speaking guide
- Transportation with vehicles equipped with air conditioning

Price does not include

- Tips
- Drinks
- Laundry
- International and local air flights
- Airport taxes and any other personal expenses
- Everything not mentioned in "The Price Includes"

Itinerary

Accommodations provided in each place