Escape to Bali

Day 1: Arrive Bali, Indonesia

Welcome to Indonesia.  On arrival in Bali, you will be met  at Denpasar Airport and transferred to Sanur Beach and your hotel. Sanur is a stretch of beach along the southeast coast of the island.  This is a popular choice for visitors looking for a peaceful and scenic getaway.  Your resort is located at the southern end overlooking the beach and is surrounded by tropical gardens.

Accommodation: Sanur Beach, Puri Santrian Beach Resort & Spa (Superior Room). Meals included: Breakfast Daily

Days 2-4: Welcome to Sanur Beach

Spend your first couple of days recalibrating and exploring your local area.  Sanur is a charming seaside town with a beach that stretches for approximately 5km along an east-facing coastline.  The seafront promenade is fringed by lush green landscaped grounds of resorts and there is also plenty of shops, local restaurants and cafes to choose from in the area. It is a nice balance between easily accessible for exploring other parts of the island and a great place to relax. The Sanur beachfront walk was one of the first in Bali and curves past resorts, beachfront cafes, wooden fishing boats, grant old villas and also looks across the water to Nusa Penida.

Day 5: The Artistic Heart of Bali

The town of Ubud in the central foothills of Bali is surrounded by rainforest and terraced rice paddies dotted with Hindu temples and shrines.  This thriving centre for traditional and contemporary Balinese arts is renowned as a hub for art lovers and creatives. Today you discover many of the arts and crafts that originate in Bali. This includes traditional dance, a centre of silver works, followed by a village famous for its distinctive style wood sculptures.

Visit the holy spring of Tirta Empul, surrounded by a large shrine to honour the God Indra. The bathing pools here are believed to have strong healing powers. Enjoy lunch at Kintamani with breathtaking views. Travel through the balinese countryside to reach one of Ubud’s most prominent art galleries and also Tohpati village, which is known for its batik products. Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Days 6-8: Bali at Leisure

At leisure in Bali. There are many local attractions worth checking out such as: The Bali Orchid Garden, Museum Le Maeur, an interesting example of Balinese architecture featuring works from artist Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres who migrated to Bali in the 1930’s. Check out ‘Stone Pillar’, Bali’s oldest dated artefact located down a narrow lane which has ancient Sanskrit inscriptions from more than a thousand years ago. Another less known attraction is Taman Festival, an abandoned theme park that never opened and is now engulfed by vines and trees.  Meals Included: Breakfast Daily

Day 10: Balinese Cuisine Adventure

Today we include a unique way to experience the region, in a Balinese cooking class. What better way to explore a cultural heritage than through its food, where you learn how to prepare unique local dishes.  Your experience will begin with a visit to a local market, followed by a hands-on culinary journey lead by Balinese Master Chefs. Explore the secrets, local exotic ingredients and flavours of Balinese cuisine. Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Days 11-21: Bali at Leisure

The rest of your time can be spent at your leisure to make the most of what Bali has to offer and do as little or as much as you like.  Kick back and enjoy your resort and perhaps local watersports, visit nearby Nusa Penida, explore Bali’s many temples (activities additional expense), shop for local bargains and crafts, see day and night markets and maybe even sample some of the local street food. If you would like us to arrange additional guided excursions and activities just let us know. Meals Included: Breakfast Daily

Day 22: Depart Bali, Indonesia

Today you farewell tropical Bali and transfer from Sanur Beach to Denpasar Airport for your onward journey. Check out from your hotel is before 12.00pm (flight not included).

Want to extend your stay in Bali or travel to another destination at the end of this trip? No problem, just ask our Destination Specialists.