Bali Explorer

This eight-day odyssey allows you to discover the best of Bali, from iconic temples to ancient villages. You’ll start with a dose of authentic island life in Karangasem province before venturing up into the hills, where rainforests and crater lakes beckon. You’ll finish up this magical trip with an immersion in Ubud’s cultural wonders.

Denpasar | Candidasa | Lovina | Munduk | Umabian | Ubud

Bali Explorer

Day 1: Arrival; Denpasar – Candidasa

Greeted at the airport, you’ll stop off at Goa Lawah temple before proceeding to your hotel for time at leisure.

Day 2: Candidasa

Trek to Pura Lempuyang, explore Tirta Gangga Water Palace and visit Tenganan village, where Bali’s first inhabitants display their weavings.

Day 3: Candidasa – Lovina

Visit Besakih Temple (the island’s largest and most important), lunch with Lake and Mount Batur views and tour Beji Temple.

Day 4: Lovina – Munduk

Discover Lovina’s gorgeous sands, then head for the rare Buddhist temple Brahma Vihara Arama and bathe in sacred hot springs.

Day 5: Munduk – Umabian

Hike to Munduk’s waterfalls and plantations, then visit Ulun Danu Temple, a local markeand Jatiluwih’s UNESCO-listed rice fields. 

Day 6: Umabian – Ubud

Learn about farming on a village tour, visit Tad Tanah Lot sea temple and marvel at a Balinese dance performance.

Day 7: Ubud

Tour the unique temples of Tirta Empul and Gunung Kawi before indulging in a Balinese massage at a local spa.

Day 8: Ubud – departure (or optional beach hotel in south Bali)

Take in Ubud’s museums, palaces and markets, lunch at one of its top restaurants then fly home or travel south.

To book you Bali adventure or to find out more about our itineraries, speak to your travel counsellor today.

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