Guidepost Discovery & Cultural Tours in Indonesia

Bali Family Fun 10 days - IND-T-17

BALI - UBUD - SEMINYAK

Day 1 Bali - Ubud

Arrival in Bali

Transfer (Ubud)

Afternoon at leisure

Overnight in Ubud.

Day 2 Ubud (Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: ARMA Thai and International Cuisine )

Visit Arma Museum

In the south of Ubud you can find the Arma museum, which stands for Agung Rai Museum of Art. It is part of the Arma

foundation which aims at preserving the Balinese art and culture. If you want to create an understanding of the history

and the many styles of Balinese paintings than this museum is one of the great places to go to. The museum also has a

large collection of paintings by foreign artists that have influenced the development of the Balinese painting through

time, such as Rudolf Bonnet, Willem Gerard Hofker and Willem Dooijewaard. This is also the only place where you can

see the works of the painter Walter Spies, an important figure in the history of Balinese paintings.

Balinese Music Gamelan

Rindik is one of the Balinese Gamelan instruments made of bamboo tubes, suspended in a wooden frame. Its sound

comes from beating the bamboo by a small stick in pairs. It is played normally with two beaters, one held in the left and

one in the right. The round and compact sound of Balinese Rindik is amazingly melodious. In this workshop you will get a

short lesson how to play Rindik. An instructor will teach you to follow the instrument athus make it sound more beautiful.

This workshop will be one of the treasured memories for you to take home.

Visit Peliatan Palace

Visit Ubud Monkey Forest

Enjoy visit the sacred monkey forest of Ubud. This ecological reserve that strives to maintain the viability of the Balinese

long-tailed macaque. It is also a nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.

Overnight in Ubud.

Day 3 Tampaksiring - Kintamani - Ubud (Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: Bale Picnic Lunch )

Visit Tirta Empul Temple

Visit the Tirta Empul Temple, built in 960 B.C. during the reign of Warmadewa Dynasty. A temple has been built around

natural springs and special bathing pools. The unstoppable water flow is believed to be able to cure any kind of

disease. Balinese believe that by bathing in the holy springs, their spirits will be cleansed and their physical illnesses will

be cured. Visitors are allowed to bathe in the temple pools.

Visit Kintamani

This place is an area from where you can have a stunning view of the still active Mount Batur volcano. An awesome

sight surrounded at one side by the Lake Batur, and the other side by lava fields. Driving up passing villages and the

greenery part of Bali, when arriving at Kintamani you will suddenly find yourself perched on the rim of a crater, feel like

you’ ve just crossed over to a different place and time.

Authentic Ubud Nature Walk

Take a trek with a specialist farmer guide for an insiders view into rural Balinese life. Travel to Pejeng village situated on

the outskirts of Ubud. Located between two rivers this small village is surrounded by rice paddies that cascade down the

hillside in lush green terraces. On arrival meet Nyoman, a local farmer who will be your expert guide during the trekking

adventure. He will take you through his traditional village and show you the different types of houses and temples. As

you walk through the tiered rice fields hear all about the subak system, an ancient irrigation system that has been in use

since the 9th century. Pass by farmers tending to their crops, women washing their clothes in the river, and children

playing games with homemade toys. Stop for a cooling drink of fresh young coconut straight off the tree before

enjoying a simple picnic lunch in Nyomans traditional Balinese pavilion. All the while Nyoman will regale you with stories

and interesting anecdotes about village life giving you an in depth insight into Balinese culture and traditions.

Overnight in Ubud.

Day 4 Ubud (Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: Meals incl. in itinerary (Indonesia)

White Water Rafting (SIC)

Experience Bali must do rafting adventure as you descend through lush tropical forest to the heart of the Ayung River.

After a thorough safety briefing you will pass through stunning scenery as you shoot thrilling Class 2 3 rapids in

magnificent surroundings. The whitewater action is interspersed with Casual River cruising as you glide beneath the

jungle canopy above. Discover hidden waterfalls and enjoy a swim in pristine waters and gain insight into river ecology

from our expert and experienced guides. The experience ends at Karangdalem with a hot shower and delicious buffet

lunch overlooking the stunning panorama of the valley.

Overnight in Ubud.

Day 5 East Bali - Gianyar - Seminyak (Breakfast: Hotel / Lunch: Meals incl. in itinerary (Indonesia)

Culture Package 2 (incl. Set Menu Lunch)

More than 60 traditional houses, some of which are hundreds of years old, visitors are given the opportunity to

experience the modest village life of the diverse and distinct ethnicity from all over Indonesia and see various craft and

performing arts

Visit Tegunungan Waterfall

Overnight in Seminyak.

Day 6 Kuta (Bali) - Seminyak (Breakfast: Hotel )

Half Day Charter

Family Package

If you have never surfed before or are still a beginner this course will set you up with some essential knowledge. You will

learn the art of riding ocean waves with the fundamentals to take your surfing to the next level. The course focuses on

basic surfing technique, paddling, popping up, wave riding stance, turning your board on the wave, ocean knowledge

and safety. After taking this course you will be surfing beach break waves, feeling comfortable in the ocean and know

the correct surfing etiquette.

Overnight in Seminyak.

Day 7 Bedugul - Tabanan - Tanah Lot - Seminyak (Breakfast: Hotel )

Visit Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

The Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is both a famous picturesque landmark and a significant temple complex located on

the western side of the Beratan Lake in Bedugul, central Bali. The whole Bedugul area is actually a favourite cool upland

weekend and holiday retreat for locals and island visitors alike from the southern and urban areas. Ulun Danu Beratan,

literally the source temple of Lake Beratan, is easily the islands most iconic sanctuary sharing the scenic qualities with the

seaside temples of Uluwatu and Tanah Lot. The smooth reflective surface of the lake surrounding most of the temples

base creates a unique floating impression, while the mountain range of the Bedugul region encircling the lake provides

the temple with a scenic backdrop.

Visit Candi Kuning Market

Visit Jatiluwih

Jatiluwih Rice Terrace is a famous tourist destination in west part of Bali featured by the breathtaking view of rice terrace

unfolding from the foot of mountain until the coastal side. It has been well appointed as one of Unesco World Heritages

since the site has been able to maintain the local culture heritage in form of water irrigation system managed

traditionally called by Subak. It is one of recommended places to visit in Bali with the beautiful view as according to its

name from Jati and luwih, where Jati mean really and Luwih meaning especial, good, and beautiful or the equivalent.

The local paddies are planted in this place look typically of the high relative size plant compared with other pre eminent

paddy planted by most farmers in Bali. Jatiluwih also famous with its organic agriculture system due to the located in the

in the plateau of Watukaru Mount which is suitable for the agriculture development.

Visit Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot is probably one of Balis most holy sites. Built in the 15th century, this seaside temple is perched precariously on

an eroded rocky outcrop, connected to the shore only at low tide. As the tide rushes in, the islet becomes completely

surrounded by water, adding to the mystery and beauty of the temple and its location. This fantastic setting,

overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, has made it the best known and most photographed temple in Bali.

Overnight in Seminyak.

Day 8 Bali - Benoa - Seminyak (Breakfast: Hotel )

Transfer - Aristocat

The Luxury Sailing Catamaran (Nusa Lembongan) (SIC)

Sail away from Bali to Nusa Lembongan Island aboard Aristocat Cruises luxury Sailing Catamaran. Enjoy a day trip or an

overnight stay in the pristine Lembongan bay at Cruises private Beach Club, where you can relax on golden sand, lie

back in the shade of tranquil gardens or cool off in a lagoon pool.

Transfer

Overnight in Seminyak.

Day 9 Uluwatu - Seminyak (Breakfast: Hotel / Dinner: Ganesha Cafe )

Morning at leisure

Half Day Charter

Visit Kecak Uluwatu Dance Performance

Be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring sight of the setting sun against the beautiful Uluwatu Temple with the shimmering

Indian Ocean as the backdrop. This dramatic experience ends with a magnificent performance by the Kecak dancer.

Kecak is a form of Balinese dance and music drama that was developed in the 1930s in Bali. What makes the Kecak

special is that the accompanying music is provided by the human voice, the gamelan suara, a choir of a hundred men

or more sitting in concentric circles, swaying, standing up, lying prone as the story develops.

Visit Uluwatu Temple

Visit the famous cliff-hanging temple at Uluwatu. Perched on the edge of a steep cliff, the temple sits 70 metres above

the crashing waves of the Indonesian Ocean. The temple is inhabited by a large number of monkeys, many of whom

can be found roaming the pathways.

Overnight in Seminyak.

Day 10 Seminyak (Breakfast: Hotel )

Transfer (Seminyak)

Hotel Var. A Var. B Var. C

Ubud Sri Ratih Cottages Ubud 3 Superior

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa 5 Superior Room

Viceroy Bali 4 Pool Suite

Seminyak Tonys Villa Bali 3+ Deluxe Pool View (No Extra Bed)

The Royal Beach Seminyak Bali - MGallery Collection 4 Superior (No Extra Bed)

Alila Seminyak 5 Studio (No Extra Bed)

INCLUDED SERVICES: - Program is based on English speaking guide. For other languages a supplement charge will apply. - accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent. - meals according to itinerary / Breakfast box in lieu of ABF when early morning flight. - ground transportation in private A/C vehicle. - 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold

towels per person per full day tour. - sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary.

EXCLUDED SERVICES: - visa fees, drinks, personal expenses. ** Visa Procedures:

Prices from US$364 (per person 2 passengers), US$264 (per person 4 passengers) based on twin-sharing in double rooms - prices are subject to currency fluctuation.

We recommend checking with our office for a firm quote for dates required or for “sole room use” surcharge.

* Meal plan: included in itinerary

** Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room

*** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%

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Please note: This is a private tour which operates any day with a minimum of 2 people.

Discount prices are available for groups of 4 or more people travelling together on independent tours.