An opportunity to experience Bali in a dynamic and adventurous way, a mix of activities in contact with nature and the local population.
3 reasons to choose this tour:
- Discovering Bali's most famous temples such as Besakih or Pura Ulun Danu Bratan.
- Unique sunrise on Mount Batur!
- Adrenaline rush while crossing the Ayung River in a rafting adventure!,
Characteristics
Private tour
local Italian-speaking guides for all visited destinations. The guide will be speaking English when Italian-speaking guides are not available
departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
Itinerary
Day 1 — Candidasa
Departure to Candidasa, beginning of visits, Stop at the small village of Klung Klung where you can visit the Kertha Gosa Royal Palace. The last visit is to Gunug Kawi, a complex of 10 funerary tombs carved into the rock and immersed in the forest., Pura Besakih, also known as the Mother Temple, is a large complex of 22 temples, located on the slopes of Mount Agung, a place that Balinese people believe to be the abode of their ancestors' spirits. It is believed to have been founded in the 8th century by the Javanese sage Rsi Markandya. Only two sanctuaries were saved from the earthquake in 1917. The numerous restorations, however, survived the volcano eruption in 1963. Today, this temple is an important center of Balinese Hinduism. The temple is divided into three sacred complexes dedicated to the Holy Trimurti:, lunch at a restaurant, We continue to Tenganan village, one of the oldest Balinese villages, and visit the water palace of Tirtagangga., hotel accommodation upon arrival, Dinner at leisure,
Car
Day 2 — Candidasa → Ubud
Breakfast, Around 8.00, a 30-minute transfer to the starting point in the village of Kastala. The medium-level trek, lasting about two and a half hours, winds through rice plantations and then crosses a bridge over a river, reaching an area with a wonderful view of Mount Agung volcano. At the end of the trek, we reach the village of Tenganan, where the Bali Aga communities (original Balinese) live. The Bali Aga are known for their well-preserved village structure and the survival of their traditional craftsmanship. Lunch is included in a local restaurant. Afterwards, we head towards Ubud, visiting the Goa Lawah temple along the way. Dating back to the 11th century, it was built around a cave inhabited by thousands of bats. Goa Lawah literally means "bat cave"., I will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon., Dinner at leisure,
Day 3 — Ubud
Breakfast, Wake up in the middle of the night, around 02:00, to leave the hotel for breakfast at a local restaurant in the Kintamani area. At 03:45, a short transfer to Lake Batur where the trekking begins. The guide will accompany you and translate the explanations of the local English-speaking guide. You will climb Mount Batur for about two hours only with the expert guide; torch and safety equipment are provided locally. After a rest stop, around 06:00, you will admire a beautiful sunrise, an incredible spectacle where you can see three mountains: Mount Abang, Mount Agung, and Mount Rinjani in Lombok. After resting for a while, around 07:00, you will descend to Lake Batur and make a stop at another crater for a small snack. Then, you will continue descending towards the lake with a brief stop, and finally, around 10:00, you will reach the shore of Lake Batur for a refreshing swim in a hot spring pool (towel included). After relaxing, lunch at a local restaurant where the guide will be waiting for us to return to the hotel., I will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon., Dinner at leisure,
Day 4 — Ubud
Breakfast, Around 08:00 transfer from the hotel with the guide to the village of Baung near Ubud. The duration of the bike tour is 2 hours for about 15 km and during the route you have the opportunity to see up close the daily life of the Balinese, crossing villages, visiting Hindu temples and admiring the island's irrigation system. The guide will accompany you from the hotel to the starting point of the bike tour and will translate the briefing of the local English-speaking guide who will guide you along the bike route. The tour includes water bottles and a lightweight raincoat. At the end of the tour, you can take a shower with a towel included and then enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, without stopping at the hotel, the adventure continues with rafting on the Ayung River. The descent lasts about 2 hours for about 11 km and the rafting rapids are class 2 and 3. Suitable for everyone, fun and exciting with beautiful tropical scenery around. The guide will translate the briefing given by the English-speaking local rafting guide and then meet you at the end of the activity. At the end, shower with towel included and after changing clothes, return to the hotel in the late afternoon., Dinner at leisure,
Car
Day 5 — Ubud → Tanah Lot
Breakfast, beginning of visits, Ulun Danu Bratan is the most important Shivaite temple in Bali. It is located in the village of Bedugul on Lake Bratan, inside the caldera of an extinct volcano and at an altitude of about 1200 meters above sea level. The temple is dedicated to the water goddess Dewi Danu and, for this reason, it is located on the most important water reserve in the entire area. The beauty and great charm of this sacred place are two of the reasons why it is a must-visit destination in Bali. Lake Bratan is the water reserve that feeds the complex irrigation system of all the rice fields in the area; this system is called subak and, since 2012, it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List., Stop at Munduk, nel mezzo della foresta tropicale. Una facile passeggiata di 30 minuti è necessaria per raggiungere la cascata, lunch at a restaurant, Subsequently, we begin to head south, visiting a beautiful Buddhist temple Vihara Dharma Giri in Pupuan and continue towards Belimbing, for a short walk in the beautiful green area with rice terraces and tropical views. The last visit will be to Tanah Lot, dedicated to the sea deities who, it is said, still protect fishermen and sailors. The temple enjoys an extraordinary position on a rock surrounded by the Indian Ocean, which during high tide turns into a small island enveloped by waves. Overnight stay in the Tanah Lot area., Dinner at leisure,
Day 6 — Tanah Lot
Breakfast, meet your guide at the agreed time for your transfer to the airport, end of the tour,
Notes
ROOMS: Triple rooms are double rooms plus an extra bed, typically smaller than the other two. Triple rooms are subject to availability at the time of reservation. Special requests for smoking, communicating, adjoining, high floor, low floor rooms etc. are always upon request and the service is never to be intended as guaranteed.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.
HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: rooms must be left in the morning (the exact time will be provided by the hotel). Supplements for late check-out amount to 50% of an extra night if you check-out by 6pm, and to a full extra night if you check-out after that
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
TIMETABLES: departure times are indicative, depending on the number of hotel pick-ups per day. Tourists are kindly asked to be in the lobby at the indicated time. Depending on which hotel you are staying at, you may have to wait 15 minutes or more. The return times are indicative and subject to change depending on a number of factors, including traffic and duration of the visits.
PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
TIPS: not included; at your discretion
MEALS: not included when not specified
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, transfers operate only from/to the hotels included in the tour, and only on the first and last day of the tour. A supplement is charged for transfers from/to different hotels; in the event of a longer stay; and in the event of arrival/departure at/from other airports. A supplement is always charged to individual passengers. Requests for unscheduled transfers from/to different hotels must be issued at least 3 weeks before departure; otherwise, an additional urgency surcharge will be applied.,
Starts from
6 days / 6 nights – from Candidasa to Tanah Lot,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch,
Price includes
Transfers and visits by coach or minivan, with local assistants and guides, local Italian-speaking guides for all visited destinations. The guide will be speaking English when Italian-speaking guides are not available, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, porterage, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
At least one more overnight stay has to be booked at Bali before the beginning of the tour
flights from/to Bali: not included. You can arrive and leave at your convenience, the timetable in the travel plan is indicative. The definite timetable will be confirmed on site by your guides, Types of hotels available
Superior category
Candidasa: Ramayana
Ubud: Wana
Tanah Lot: Natya
Deluxe category
Candidasa: Ramayana
Ubud: Plataran
Tanah Lot: Natya
